Best Analogue mixers 2026

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

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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-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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Allen & Heath ZED60-14FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath ZED60-14FX

by Allen & Heath

Rehearsal Simple Setup Live Sound

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• Immediate hands-on control
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Limited routing flexibility
• Limited recall and automation

Allen & Heath ZED60-14FXSmall Mixer8 Mic/Line inputs2 Stereo Inputs1 AUX Send1 FX SendUSB Send and ReturnL + R...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 291714

$637

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Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX

by Allen & Heath

Rehearsal Small Venues Budget Conscious

Key Feature:

• Reliable with fewer failure points

✓ PROS

• Immediate hands-on control
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

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

Allen & Heath ZED60-10FXMixer4 Mic/Line inputs2 Dual stereo inputs1 Aux Send1 FX SendUSB Send and ReturnIntegrated...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 291713

$571

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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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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DAP-Audio IMIX-6.2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Mackie 1642 VLZ4 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mackie 1642 VLZ4 Case Bundle

by Mackie

Band Rehearsal Small Venues

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• Simple and intuitive operation
• Immediate hands-on control

✗ CONS

• No remote control capabilities
• Larger and heavier than digital

Mackie 1642 VLZ4 Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mackie 1642 VLZ4*Compact 16-channel mixer*8 Mono mic/line...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589294

$879

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Behringer Xenyx X2222 USB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Behringer Xenyx X2222 USB Bundle

by Behringer

Small Venues Budget Conscious Band

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Behringer Xenyx X2222 USB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Behringer Xenyx X2222USB*Mixer*22 Channels8 Microphone...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 310701

$354

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Allen & Heath ZED-428 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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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Tascam Model 2400 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

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

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10

by Allen & Heath

Budget Conscious Live Sound Band

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

• Immediate hands-on control
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• No remote control capabilities
• Limited routing flexibility

Allen & Heath ZEDi-1010-Channel Mixer4 Microphone / line inputs2 Dual stereo inputsHi-Pass filter3-Band EQXLR Main...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 376936

$294

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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-14 Bundle

Allen & Heath ZED60-14FX

Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX

Soundcraft EFX12

Radial Engineering Gold Digger

Allen & Heath WZ4 16:2

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 FX

Yamaha MG20 XU

DAP-Audio IMIX-6.2

Mackie 1642 VLZ4 Case Bundle

Behringer Xenyx X2222 USB Bundle

Allen & Heath ZED-428

Tascam Model 2400

Mackie Onyx8

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10

How to Choose the Best Analogue mixers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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