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Best Analogue mixers Under $1,000 2025

Affordable analogue mixers under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality

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 FX 16 II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Allen & Heath ZED-22FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Allen & Heath ZED-22FX

by Allen & Heath
Simple Setup Rehearsal Budget Conscious
Key Feature:
• No digital latency or conversion
✓ PROS
  • • No digital latency or conversion
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • No remote control capabilities
  • • Limited recall and automation

Allen & Heath ZED-22FXMixer16 Mic/Line inputs3 Dual stereo inputsDuoPre TM preamp with 69 dB gain range3 AUX Send1...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 210474
$988
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie ProFX22v3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Mackie ProFX22v3

by Mackie
Band Budget Conscious Rehearsal
Key Feature:
• Simple and intuitive operation
✓ PROS
  • • Immediate hands-on control
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • Larger and heavier than digital
  • • No built-in effects processing

Mackie ProFX22v322-Channel Mixer17 Microphone inputs with 3-band EQ on all channels with variable midrange frequency...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 473567
$802
Buy at Thomann View Details
Allen & Heath ZED-16FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha MG20 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Yamaha MG20

by Yamaha
Live Sound Small Venues Rehearsal
Key Feature:
• Reliable with fewer failure points
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
  • • Simple and intuitive operation
✗ CONS
  • • No remote control capabilities
  • • Larger and heavier than digital

Yamaha MG20Mixer20 Channels16 Microphone Inputs (XLR/Jack) with +48V Phantom power (Channel 1-8 with built-in...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 333819
$868
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie 1642 VLZ4 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha MG20 XU - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie 1604 VLZ4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Mackie 1604 VLZ4

by Mackie
Simple Setup Rehearsal Band
Key Feature:
• No digital latency or conversion
✓ PROS
  • • Immediate hands-on control
  • • Simple and intuitive operation
✗ CONS
  • • Limited recall and automation
  • • Larger and heavier than digital

Mackie 1604 VLZ4, 16-Channel MixerThe legendary 1604VLZ4 compact mixer now combines the renowned Onyx preamps and with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 319328
$989
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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