Best Analogue mixers 2026

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

Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 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

Allen & Heath ZED-428 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath ZED-428

by Allen & Heath

Live Sound Small Venues Simple Setup

Key Feature:

• Immediate hands-on control

✓ PROS

• Reliable with fewer failure points
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Limited recall and automation
• Limited routing flexibility

Allen & Heath ZED-428Mixer24 Mic/Line Inputs2 Dual Stereo InputsDuoPre Preamp with 69 dB Gain range6 AUX SendsUSB...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 150866

$2,418

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⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Soundcraft FX 16 II

by Soundcraft

Small Venues Rehearsal Budget Conscious

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• Immediate hands-on control
• No digital latency or conversion

✗ CONS

• Larger and heavier than digital
• No remote control capabilities

Soundcraft FX 16 IIMixer16 Mono inputs3 Aux outputsSize: 19"With built-in Lexicon effects processorTap delay4...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 117908

$862

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Allen & Heath ZED-14 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath ZED-14 Bundle

by Allen & Heath

Live Sound Simple Setup Small Venues

Key Feature:

• Immediate hands-on control

✓ PROS

• Reliable with fewer failure points
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• No built-in effects processing
• Limited routing flexibility

Allen & Heath ZED-14 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath ZED-14*Mixer*6 Mic/Line inputs4 Dual stereo...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 257847

$593

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⭐ 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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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 ZED-16FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath ZED-16FX

by Allen & Heath

Simple Setup Band Live Sound

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• No remote control capabilities
• Limited routing flexibility

Allen & Heath ZED-16FXSmall Mixer10 Mic / line inputs3 Dual stereo inputsDuoPre TM preamp with 69 dB gain range3...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 278186

$868

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Behringer Xenyx QX1222USB Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Behringer Xenyx QX1222USB Case Bundle

by Behringer

Rehearsal Band Small Venues

Key Feature:

• Lower cost than digital equivalents

✓ PROS

• Reliable with fewer failure points
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• No built-in effects processing
• Limited routing flexibility

Behringer Xenyx QX1222USB Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Behringer Xenyx QX1222USB*12-Channel Mixer*Six mic...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589290

$424

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⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Soundcraft EPM12

by Soundcraft

Simple Setup Rehearsal Band

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

• No digital latency or conversion
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Limited routing flexibility
• No built-in effects processing

Soundcraft EPM12Small Mixer12 mono channels2 stereo channels3-band EQ with a swept mid on mono inputsInsert per...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 531150

$395

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Dynacord CMS1600-3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Dynacord CMS1600-3

by Dynacord

Live Sound Band Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• Immediate hands-on control

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Dynacord CMS1600-3Mixer with integrated dual effects section12x Mic/Line inputs + 4x Mic/Stereo inputs3-band EQ with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 260700

$2,705

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Soundcraft EPM8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Soundcraft EPM8

by Soundcraft

Rehearsal Simple Setup Small Venues

Key Feature:

• Reliable with fewer failure points

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Limited routing flexibility
• No remote control capabilities

Soundcraft EPM8Small Mixer3-Band EQ with a swept mid on mono inputsInsert per channel2 Aux sends pre/post...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 531149

$362

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Yamaha MGP32X - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha MGP32X

by Yamaha

Small Venues Simple Setup Band

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

• Simple and intuitive operation
• Reliable with fewer failure points

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha MGP32X32-Channel Mixing Console24 Microphone inputs with + 48v phantom power and high pass filter4 Stereo...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 313121

$1,902

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Tascam Model 24 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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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Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 FX

by Allen & Heath

Budget Conscious Live Sound Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• Reliable with fewer failure points

✓ PROS

• Lower cost than digital equivalents
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Limited recall and automation
• Larger and heavier than digital

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 FX10-Channel Mixer4 Mic /line inputs2 Dual stereo inputsHi-pass filter3-Band EQXLR main...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 376937

$395

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Yamaha MG20 XU - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

#15

⭐ 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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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

Allen & Heath ZED-428

Soundcraft FX 16 II

Allen & Heath ZED-14 Bundle

Soundcraft EFX8

Allen & Heath ZED-14

Allen & Heath ZED-16FX

Behringer Xenyx QX1222USB Case Bundle

Soundcraft EPM12

Dynacord CMS1600-3

Soundcraft EPM8

Yamaha MGP32X

Tascam Model 24

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 FX

Yamaha MG20 XU

Yamaha MG16

How to Choose the Best Analogue mixers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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