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Best Soundcraft Analogue mixers 2025

Premium Soundcraft analogue mixers - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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 the t.mix Allen & Heath Soundcraft Rolls
Soundcraft EFX8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft EFX12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft EPM12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft EPM8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft EPM6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Soundcraft EPM6

by Soundcraft
Budget Conscious Simple Setup Band
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than digital equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • No digital latency or conversion
  • • Simple and intuitive operation
✗ CONS
  • • No built-in effects processing
  • • Larger and heavier than digital

Soundcraft EPM6Small Mixing Desk6 Mono channels2 Stereo channels3-Band EQ with tunable midsInsert per channel2 Aux...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 531148
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft EPM6 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft FX 16 II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft Notepad-12FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Soundcraft Notepad-12FX

by Soundcraft
Budget Conscious Band Simple Setup
Key Feature:
• Reliable with fewer failure points
✓ PROS
  • • No digital latency or conversion
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • Limited routing flexibility
  • • Larger and heavier than digital

Soundcraft Notepad-12FX12-Channel Mixer4 Mono channels with high-quality mic/ line preampHi-Zlow-cut and 3-band...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 419464
$201
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft Notepad-5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Soundcraft Notepad-5

by Soundcraft
Simple Setup Band Budget Conscious
Key Feature:
• Reliable with fewer failure points
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
  • • No digital latency or conversion
✗ CONS
  • • Larger and heavier than digital
  • • No remote control capabilities

Soundcraft Notepad-55-Channel MixerMono channel with high-quality Mic/Line preampHi-Zlow-cut and 2-band equaliser2...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 419459
$130
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft Notepad-8FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Soundcraft Notepad-8FX

by Soundcraft
Budget Conscious Rehearsal Simple Setup
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than digital equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
  • • Reliable with fewer failure points
✗ CONS
  • • No built-in effects processing
  • • No remote control capabilities

Soundcraft Notepad-8FX8-Channel Mixer2 Mono channels with high-quality mic / line preamphi-Zlow-cut and 3-Band...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 419463
$160
Buy at Thomann View Details

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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