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Best Analogue Mixing Desks for Intermediate 2026

Perfect analogue mixing desks for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Studio For Analog Recording For Mix Bus Processing For Vintage Sound For Large Format
BRANDS: Behringer
Yamaha AG 03 MK2 Live Stream Pack BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Yamaha AG 03 MK2 Live Stream Pack BK

by Yamaha
Large Format Vintage Sound Analog Recording
Key Feature:
• Warm analog sound character
✓ PROS
  • • Professional build quality
  • • No latency or conversion issues
✗ CONS
  • • Limited recall capabilities
  • • Very expensive professional models

Yamaha AG 03 MK2 Live Stream Pack BK, Live Streaming Set, Consists of AG 03 MK2 3-channel live streaming mixer + YCM-01...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 578143
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
Presonus StudioLive AR8c - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Presonus StudioLive AR8c

by Presonus
Large Format Vintage Sound Mix Bus Processing
Key Feature:
• Physical faders and controls
✓ PROS
  • • No latency or conversion issues
  • • Warm analog sound character
✗ CONS
  • • No built-in effects
  • • Large physical footprint

Presonus StudioLive AR8c8-Channel Analogue Mixer with USB Audio Interface8 x 4 USB 2.0 (USB C) audio interface (24...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483360
$461
Buy at Thomann View Details
Presonus StudioLive AR12c - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Presonus StudioLive AR12c

by Presonus
Professional Studio Mix Bus Processing Analog Recording
Key Feature:
• Classic recording workflow
✓ PROS
  • • Physical faders and controls
  • • Warm analog sound character
✗ CONS
  • • Limited recall capabilities
  • • No built-in effects

Presonus StudioLive AR12c14-Channel Analogue Mixer with USB Audio Interface14 x 4 USB 2.0 (USB C) audio interface (24...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483358
$549
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tascam Model 16 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Tascam Model 16

by Tascam
Large Format Analog Recording Vintage Sound
Key Feature:
• No latency or conversion issues
✓ PROS
  • • Professional build quality
  • • No latency or conversion issues
✗ CONS
  • • Large physical footprint
  • • Limited recall capabilities

Tascam Model 16Analogue Mixer with Multi-Track Recorder and Audio InterfaceIntegrated audio interface for 16 channels...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 474492
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer Xenyx X2442 USB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Behringer Xenyx X2442 USB

by Behringer
Analog Recording Vintage Sound Mix Bus Processing
Key Feature:
• Classic recording workflow
✓ PROS
  • • Classic recording workflow
  • • Professional build quality
✗ CONS
  • • Maintenance requirements
  • • Limited recall capabilities

Behringer Xenyx X2442 USB24-Channel Mixer10 Microphone inputs with 48 V phantom power and 75 Hz low cut3-Band EQ with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 242913
$340
Buy at Thomann View Details
D&R Airmate USB Radio Production - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

D&R Airmate USB Radio Production

by D&R
Large Format Professional Studio Mix Bus Processing
Key Feature:
• Classic recording workflow
✓ PROS
  • • Physical faders and controls
  • • Classic recording workflow
✗ CONS
  • • Limited recall capabilities
  • • No built-in effects

D&R Airmate USB Radio Production19" Radio Production Console8 Triple inputs with 6 balanced mic inputs with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 248569
$2,419
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie Onyx12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Mackie Onyx12

by Mackie
Large Format Analog Recording Vintage Sound
Key Feature:
• Physical faders and controls
✓ PROS
  • • Warm analog sound character
  • • Classic recording workflow
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive professional models
  • • No built-in effects

Mackie Onyx1212-channel mixer8 microphone inputs with 100 Hz low-cut and +48 V phantom powerGain up to 60 dB3-band EQ...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 500239
$545
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer Xenyx X2222USB HP Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Behringer Xenyx X2222USB HP Bundle

by Behringer
Mix Bus Processing Professional Studio Large Format
Key Feature:
• Physical faders and controls
✓ PROS
  • • Professional build quality
  • • No latency or conversion issues
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive professional models
  • • Maintenance requirements

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 565947
$320
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie Onyx24 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Mackie Onyx24

by Mackie
Large Format Analog Recording Mix Bus Processing
Key Feature:
• Classic recording workflow
✓ PROS
  • • No latency or conversion issues
  • • Warm analog sound character
✗ CONS
  • • No built-in effects
  • • Large physical footprint

Mackie Onyx2424-Channel Mixing Console18 Microphone inputs with 100 Hz low-cut and 48 V phantom poweringGain up to 60...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 500241
$956
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer Xenyx X2222USB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Behringer Xenyx X2222USB

by Behringer
Mix Bus Processing Professional Studio Analog Recording
Key Feature:
• Physical faders and controls
✓ PROS
  • • Physical faders and controls
  • • No latency or conversion issues
✗ CONS
  • • Large physical footprint
  • • Limited recall capabilities

Behringer Xenyx X2222 USBMixer22 Channels8 Microphone inputs with +48 V phantom power and 75 Hz low cut3-Band EQ with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 243138
$274
Buy at Thomann View Details
Midas DM16 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Midas DM16

by Midas
Analog Recording Professional Studio Large Format
Key Feature:
• No latency or conversion issues
✓ PROS
  • • Professional build quality
  • • Warm analog sound character
✗ CONS
  • • Limited recall capabilities
  • • Large physical footprint

Midas DM1616-Channel Analogue Mixer12 Microphone inputs with +48 V phantom power2 Balanced stereo 6.3 mm jack input...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 564042
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
D&R Airence USB Main Unit MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

D&R Airence USB Main Unit MKII

by D&R
Analog Recording Mix Bus Processing Vintage Sound
Key Feature:
• Warm analog sound character
✓ PROS
  • • Professional build quality
  • • No latency or conversion issues
✗ CONS
  • • Limited recall capabilities
  • • Maintenance requirements

D&R Airence USB Main Unit MKIIBroadcast Console In Split DesignMaster unit with 4 microphone/stereo or USB inputs...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 538734
$3,266
Buy at Thomann View Details
SSL Big SiX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

SSL Big SiX

by SSL
Vintage Sound Mix Bus Processing Professional Studio
Key Feature:
• Physical faders and controls
✓ PROS
  • • No latency or conversion issues
  • • Physical faders and controls
✗ CONS
  • • No built-in effects
  • • Large physical footprint

SSL Big SiX12-Channel Analogue Studio MixerBalanced signal routing throughout with +27dBu headroom (except...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 526872
$2,496
Buy at Thomann View Details
SSL SiX Decksaver Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

SSL SiX Decksaver Bundle

by SSL
Professional Studio Vintage Sound Large Format
Key Feature:
• No latency or conversion issues
✓ PROS
  • • Classic recording workflow
  • • No latency or conversion issues
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive professional models
  • • No built-in effects

SSL SiX Decksaver Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, SSL SiX*6-Channel analog studio mixer*Ideal for smaller professional...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 575196
$1,396
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB Case Bundle

by Behringer
Analog Recording Professional Studio Vintage Sound
Key Feature:
• Physical faders and controls
✓ PROS
  • • Warm analog sound character
  • • Physical faders and controls
✗ CONS
  • • Limited recall capabilities
  • • Large physical footprint

Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB*Mixer*12 Channels60 mm fader4...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 449633
$235
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Analogue Mixing Desks

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 mixing desks 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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