Best Analogue mixers Under $500 2025

Affordable analogue mixers under $500 - great value without compromising quality

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

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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

⭐ 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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⭐ 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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Mackie ProFX10 GO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Mackie ProFX10 GO

by Mackie

Rehearsal Simple Setup Live Sound

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Mackie ProFX10 GO10-channel Mixer with Bi-Directional Bluetooth and Rechargeable BatteryWith 2 x 4...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 609292

$483

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Yamaha MG12 XU - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Yamaha MG12 XU

by Yamaha

Rehearsal Band Simple Setup

Key Feature:

• No digital latency or conversion

✓ PROS

• Lower cost than digital equivalents
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha MG12 XUMixer12 Channels6 Mic inputs (XLR/jack) with +48 V phantom power (channels 1-4 with built-in compressor)3...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 333834

$439

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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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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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Behringer Xenyx X2222 USB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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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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cre8audio Assembler - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

cre8audio Assembler

by cre8audio

Band Live Sound Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• Simple and intuitive operation
• Reliable with fewer failure points

✗ CONS

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

cre8audio Assembler10-Channel Mixer6 mono and 2 stereo channelsMono channels with 2 aux send (1...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 615157

$350

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RCF F 12 XR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

RCF F 12 XR

by RCF

Budget Conscious Live Sound Simple Setup

Key Feature:

• Reliable with fewer failure points

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Larger and heavier than digital
• Limited routing flexibility

RCF F 12 XR12-Channel Mixer with Multi-FX and RecordingIntegrated PRO DSP FX processor with 16 presetsStereo recording...

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 470468

$380

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Mackie ProFX10v3+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Mackie ProFX10v3+

by Mackie

Budget Conscious Band Rehearsal

Key Feature:

• Immediate hands-on control

✓ PROS

• Immediate hands-on control
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Limited recall and automation
• No remote control capabilities

Mackie ProFX10v3+10 Channel Mixer with Bi-Directional Bluetooth2x4 USB-C-Audio-InterfaceRecording modes:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 583691

$395

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Soundcraft EPM6 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

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

#14

⭐ 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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Mackie ProFX12v3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mackie ProFX12v3

by Mackie

Band Live Sound Budget Conscious

Key Feature:

• Simple and intuitive operation

✓ PROS

• Reliable with fewer failure points
• Simple and intuitive operation

✗ CONS

• Larger and heavier than digital
• Limited recall and automation

Mackie ProFX12v312-Channel Mixer7 Microphone inputs with 3-band EQ4 Inserts and 4 single-knob compressorsChannels 5-10...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 473569

$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 Under $500 2025

Soundcraft EFX8

Soundcraft EPM8

Mackie ProFX10 GO

Yamaha MG12 XU

Behringer Xenyx QX1222USB Case Bundle

DAP-Audio IMIX-6.2

Behringer Xenyx X2222 USB Bundle

Soundcraft EPM6

Yamaha MG12XUK

cre8audio Assembler

RCF F 12 XR

Mackie ProFX10v3+

Soundcraft EPM6 Case Bundle

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 FX

Mackie ProFX12v3

How to Choose the Best Analogue mixers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying analogue mixers?

How much should I spend on analogue mixers?

Are expensive analogue mixers worth the investment?

What are the best brands for analogue mixers?

Should I buy analogue mixers online or in-store?

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