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Best Analogue mixers Under $800 2025

Affordable analogue mixers under $800 - 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
Radial Engineering Gold Digger - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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 ZED-12FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Allen & Heath ZED-12FX

by Allen & Heath
Budget Conscious Rehearsal Band
Key Feature:
• No digital latency or conversion
✓ PROS
  • • Immediate hands-on control
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • Larger and heavier than digital
  • • Limited recall and automation

Allen & Heath ZED-12FXMixer6 Mic/Line inputs3 Dual stereo inputsDuoPre Pre-amplifier with 69 dB Gain Range4 Aux...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 210473
$703
Buy at Thomann View Details
Allen & Heath ZED-14 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Soundcraft EFX12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Yamaha MG16XU - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Yamaha MG16XU

by Yamaha
Small Venues Simple Setup Budget Conscious
Key Feature:
• Immediate hands-on control
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable with fewer failure points
  • • No digital latency or conversion
✗ CONS
  • • Limited routing flexibility
  • • No built-in effects processing

Yamaha MG16 XUMixer16 Channels10 Microphone Inputs (XLR/Jack) with +48V Phantom power (Channel 1-8 with built-in...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 333837
$637
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie Onyx16 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Mackie Onyx16

by Mackie
Rehearsal Live Sound Small Venues
Key Feature:
• Simple and intuitive operation
✓ PROS
  • • Immediate hands-on control
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • No built-in effects processing
  • • Limited recall and automation

Mackie Onyx1616-Channel Mixer12 Microphone inputs with 100 Hz low-cut and +48 V phantom powerGain up to 60 dB3-Band EQ...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 500240
$721
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha MG16 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Allen & Heath ZED-14 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie ProFX16v3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Mackie ProFX16v3

by Mackie
Rehearsal Simple Setup Budget Conscious
Key Feature:
• Reliable with fewer failure points
✓ PROS
  • • Immediate hands-on control
  • • No digital latency or conversion
✗ CONS
  • • Limited routing flexibility
  • • Limited recall and automation

Mackie ProFX16v316-Channel Mixer11 Microphone inputs with 3-band EQ on all channels with variable mid-frequency control...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 473565
$548
Buy at Thomann View Details
Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Allen & Heath ZED60-14FX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha MG16X - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Yamaha MG16X

by Yamaha
Live Sound Band Small Venues
Key Feature:
• Immediate hands-on control
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable with fewer failure points
  • • Simple and intuitive operation
✗ CONS
  • • Limited recall and automation
  • • No remote control capabilities

Yamaha MG16X16-Channel Mixing Desk10 Microphone inputs"D-PRE" microphone preamplifier with inverted...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 545261
$593
Buy at Thomann View Details
RCF F 16 XR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

RCF F 16 XR

by RCF
Live Sound Simple Setup Band
Key Feature:
• No digital latency or conversion
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
  • • Simple and intuitive operation
✗ CONS
  • • Larger and heavier than digital
  • • No remote control capabilities

RCF F 16 XR16-Channel Mixer with Multi-FX and Recording10 Microphone preamplifier8 Mono-Line (1 high-impedance)4 Stereo...

⭐ 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 470466
$548
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie 1642 VLZ4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Mackie 1642 VLZ4

by Mackie
Rehearsal Band Small Venues
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than digital equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • Immediate hands-on control
  • • Lower cost than digital equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • Larger and heavier than digital
  • • Limited routing flexibility

Mackie 1642 VLZ4Compact 16-channel mixer8 Mono mic/line channels2 Microphone/line stereo channels2 Stereo channels4...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 319327
$736
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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