Yeah, I used one for live sound for a while. There were a few channels that were noisier than others, but I’d chalk that up to age and use prior to my purchasing. Not a huge difference from the VLZ series that I’ve tried.
In general, I’d say the noise was manageable for live non-electronic instruments, but not really ideal for recording electronics. Also, it’s over 15 years old at this point, so even under the best conditions, there are bound to be some quirks and issues.
But damn, is that board flexible. So many routing options and a really powerful EQ.
Best of luck, whatever you decide.