Best Analogue mixers 2026

Top-rated analogue mixers 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026

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PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Live Sound For Band For Small Venues For Rehearsal For Budget Conscious For Simple Setup

BRANDS: Mackie Behringer Yamaha Allen & Heath the t.mix Rolls Soundcraft

Radial Engineering Gold Digger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Radial Engineering Gold Digger

by Radial Engineering

Band Small Venues Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

• Reliable with fewer failure points
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• No remote control capabilities
• No built-in effects processing

Radial Engineering Gold Digger4-Channel Microphone MixerFor comparing up to four microphone signals on one...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 413153

$548

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Allen & Heath ZED-14 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath ZED-14

by Allen & Heath

Small Venues Band Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• Simple and intuitive operation
• Lower cost than digital equivalents

✗ CONS

• Limited routing flexibility
• Larger and heavier than digital

Allen & Heath ZED-14 Small MixerMixer6 Mic/Line inputs4 Dual stereo inputsDuoPre TM preamp with 69 dB gain range4...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 137330

$523

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Allen & Heath WZ4 16:2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath WZ4 16:2

by Allen & Heath

Budget Conscious Rehearsal Small Venues

Key Feature:

• Lower cost than digital equivalents

✓ PROS

• Lower cost than digital equivalents
• Immediate hands-on control

✗ CONS

• Limited recall and automation
• No built-in effects processing

Allen & Heath WZ4 16: 216-Channel Mixer16 mono with insert/direct out80 Hz-HP and 4-band EQ with parametric mids48V...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 319409

$1,924

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⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Soundcraft EFX12

by Soundcraft

Small Venues Budget Conscious Band

Key Feature:

• Lower cost than digital equivalents

✓ PROS

• Lower cost than digital equivalents
• Immediate hands-on control

✗ CONS

• Limited recall and automation
• No remote control capabilities

Soundcraft EFX1212-Channel Mixer12 Mono inputs2 Stereo inputsInsert per channel1 FX send1 Aux send pre/post...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 531147

$549

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Tascam Model 2400 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Tascam Model 2400

by Tascam

Band Live Sound Simple Setup

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• No digital latency or conversion
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Limited routing flexibility
• No built-in effects processing

Tascam Model 2400Analogue mixing console with multitrack recorder and USB audio interface22 Inputs - 22 line inputs16...

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 596800

$2,210

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Tascam Model 24 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Tascam Model 24

by Tascam

Band Budget Conscious Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

• Simple and intuitive operation
• No digital latency or conversion

✗ CONS

• Limited recall and automation
• Limited routing flexibility

Tascam Model 2422-Channel Analogue Mixer with Recorder22 Channels - 12x mono and 5x stereoIntegrated 24 track...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 448627

$1,242

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Yamaha MG12XUK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha MG12XUK

by Yamaha

Live Sound Simple Setup Budget Conscious

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

• Simple and intuitive operation
• Immediate hands-on control

✗ CONS

• No built-in effects processing
• Larger and heavier than digital

Yamaha MG12XUK12-Channel Mixer12 Inputs - 6 mono3 stereoBalanced XLR outputs"D-PRE" microphone preamp with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 433472

$472

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Yamaha MG20 XU - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha MG20 XU

by Yamaha

Small Venues Rehearsal Live Sound

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• No digital latency or conversion
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Limited routing flexibility
• No remote control capabilities

Yamaha MG20 XUMixer20 Channels16 Microphone inputs (XLR/jack) with +48V phantom powerChannels 1-8 with built-in...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 333839

$908

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Yamaha MG16 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha MG16

by Yamaha

Budget Conscious Band Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• Lower cost than digital equivalents

✓ PROS

• Immediate hands-on control
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Limited routing flexibility
• Limited recall and automation

Yamaha MG16Mixer16 Channels10 Microphone Inputs (XLR/Jack) with +48V Phantom power (Channel 1-8 with built-in...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 333817

$604

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Soundcraft EFX8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Soundcraft EFX8

by Soundcraft

Band Live Sound Simple Setup

Key Feature:

• Immediate hands-on control

✓ PROS

• Lower cost than digital equivalents
• Reliable with fewer failure points

✗ CONS

• Larger and heavier than digital
• Limited recall and automation

Soundcraft EFX88-Channel Mixing Console8 Mono inputs2 Stereo inputsInsert per channel1 FX send1 Aux sendpre/post...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 531146

$449

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DAP-Audio IMIX-6.2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

DAP-Audio IMIX-6.2

by DAP-Audio

Budget Conscious Live Sound Small Venues

Key Feature:

• Reliable with fewer failure points

✓ PROS

• No digital latency or conversion
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• No remote control capabilities
• Limited routing flexibility

DAP-Audio IMIX-6.27-Channel Fixed Installation MixerBuilt-in 5.0 Bluetooth receiver2 zonesInstallation format: 2...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610209

$402

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Dynacord CMS1000-3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Dynacord CMS1000-3

by Dynacord

Rehearsal Small Venues Live Sound

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• No digital latency or conversion
• Reliable with fewer failure points

✗ CONS

• No built-in effects processing
• Larger and heavier than digital

Dynacord CMS1000-319" MixerWith built-in dual effects sectionConnections: 6x Mic/Line inputs + 4x Mic/Stereo...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 260699

$2,198

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Yamaha MG16XU - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha MG16XU

by Yamaha

Small Venues Simple Setup Budget Conscious

Key Feature:

• Immediate hands-on control

✓ PROS

• Reliable with fewer failure points
• No digital latency or conversion

✗ CONS

• Limited routing flexibility
• No built-in effects processing

Yamaha MG16 XUMixer16 Channels10 Microphone Inputs (XLR/Jack) with +48V Phantom power (Channel 1-8 with built-in...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 333837

$637

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Mackie Onyx8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Mackie Onyx8

by Mackie

Simple Setup Live Sound Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• Lower cost than digital equivalents

✓ PROS

• Simple and intuitive operation
• Reliable with fewer failure points

✗ CONS

• No remote control capabilities
• No built-in effects processing

Mackie Onyx 88 Channel mixer4 Microphone inputs with 100 Hz low- cut and 48V phantom powerGain up to 60 dB3- Band EQ...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 500237

$365

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Soundcraft EPM6 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Soundcraft EPM6 Case Bundle

by Soundcraft

Rehearsal Small Venues Budget Conscious

Key Feature:

• Immediate hands-on control

✓ PROS

• Simple and intuitive operation
• No digital latency or conversion

✗ CONS

• Larger and heavier than digital
• Limited routing flexibility

Soundcraft EPM6 Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Soundcraft EPM6*Small Mixing Desk*6 Mono channels2 Stereo...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 615426

$373

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How to Choose the Best Analogue mixers

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced analogue mixers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Analogue mixers 2026

Radial Engineering Gold Digger

Allen & Heath ZED-14

Allen & Heath WZ4 16:2

Soundcraft EFX12

Tascam Model 2400

Tascam Model 24

Yamaha MG12XUK

Yamaha MG20 XU

Yamaha MG16

Soundcraft EFX8

DAP-Audio IMIX-6.2

Dynacord CMS1000-3

Yamaha MG16XU

Mackie Onyx8

Soundcraft EPM6 Case Bundle

How to Choose the Best Analogue mixers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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