Best Digital Mixers 2026

Top-rated digital mixers 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

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

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PRICE RANGES: 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 Professional Live For Theater For Corporate For Installation For Large Venues For Complex Routing

BRANDS: Behringer Allen & Heath Yamaha Midas Soundcraft Presonus

Allen & Heath Avantis - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath Avantis

by Allen & Heath

Installation Large Venues Corporate

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

• Scene recall and automation
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

• Potential digital conversion artifacts
• Steeper learning curve

Allen & Heath Avantis96 kHz 64-Channel / 42 Buses Digital MixerXCVI FPGA core with very low latency (0.7ms)Freely...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 476907

$15,014

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Allen & Heath QU-5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath QU-5

by Allen & Heath

Large Venues Professional Live Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Remote control capabilities

✓ PROS

• Scene recall and automation
• Advanced routing and matrix

✗ CONS

• Steeper learning curve
• Requires power and boot-up time

Allen & Heath QU-538-Channel Digital Mixing Console38 inputs for mixing (32 mono2 stereoUSB)16 mic / line combo...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617831

$2,232

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Allen & Heath CQ18T Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath CQ18T Bag Bundle

by Allen & Heath

Large Venues Installation Corporate

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Scene recall and automation
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

• Potential digital conversion artifacts
• More expensive than analogue

Allen & Heath CQ18T Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath CQ18T*Compact Bluetooth Digital Mixer...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 590298

$1,121

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Allen & Heath SQ7 Bundle II - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath SQ7 Bundle II

by Allen & Heath

Corporate Theater Professional Live

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

• Scene recall and automation
• Remote control capabilities

✗ CONS

• More expensive than analogue
• Steeper learning curve

Allen & Heath SQ7 Bundle II*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath SQ7*48-Channel Digital Mixer*With 96 kHz...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 442150

$7,072

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Allen & Heath QU-7D - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath QU-7D

by Allen & Heath

Professional Live Installation Corporate

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Scene recall and automation
• Advanced routing and matrix

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• More expensive than analogue

Allen & Heath QU-7D32-channel digital mixer with Dante interface7" capacitive touchscreen33 fader32 Mic / Line...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617846

$3,871

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Allen & Heath SQ Rack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath SQ Rack

by Allen & Heath

Complex Routing Theater Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Compact size with many channels

✓ PROS

• Advanced routing and matrix
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

• More expensive than analogue
• Requires power and boot-up time

Allen & Heath SQ Rack48-Channel Digital Mixing Console96 kHz FPGA core signal processing: latency 0.7 ms7"...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 608992

$2,749

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⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Soundcraft Ui24R Bag Bundle

by Soundcraft

Installation Corporate Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Remote control capabilities

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

• Steeper learning curve
• Complex menu systems

Soundcraft Ui24R Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Soundcraft Ui24R*24-Channel mixing console with integrated stage...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 536635

$1,011

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Allen & Heath Avantis Solo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath Avantis Solo

by Allen & Heath

Corporate Installation Professional Live

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Scene recall and automation

✗ CONS

• More expensive than analogue
• Steeper learning curve

Allen & Heath Avantis SoloDigital MixerXCVI FPGA core with very low latency of 0.7 msFreely configurable mix bus...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 578746

$9,818

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Yellowtec Intellimix 2 DesktopMixer - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Yellowtec Intellimix 2 DesktopMixer

by Yellowtec

Corporate Theater Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Advanced routing and matrix

✗ CONS

• Requires power and boot-up time
• Potential digital conversion artifacts

Yellowtec Intellimix 2 DesktopMixer YT2200MixerControl unit: Colour display with five-finger touch controlFader:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 416809

$6,214

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Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle III - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle III

by Allen & Heath

Installation Large Venues Professional Live

Key Feature:

• Remote control capabilities

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Remote control capabilities

✗ CONS

• Steeper learning curve
• Potential digital conversion artifacts

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle III*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath SQ5*48-Channel Digital Mixer*19"...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 586109

$4,355

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Behringer WING Compact - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Behringer WING Compact

by Behringer

Large Venues Theater Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Advanced routing and matrix

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Steeper learning curve

Behringer WING Compact48-Channel Full Stereo Digital MixerFully compatible with Behringer X32/Midas M32 consoles and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599924

$2,595

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Behringer X32 Compact Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Behringer X32 Compact Bag Bundle

by Behringer

Professional Live Corporate Theater

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Scene recall and automation

✗ CONS

• More expensive than analogue
• Potential digital conversion artifacts

Behringer X32 Compact Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Behringer X32 Compact*Digital Mixer*16 XLR Mic/ line Inputs8...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 584885

$1,348

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Soundcraft Ui16 Hands On Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Soundcraft Ui16 Hands On Bundle

by Soundcraft

Corporate Complex Routing Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Remote control capabilities

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Remote control capabilities

✗ CONS

• Steeper learning curve
• Complex menu systems

Soundcraft Ui16 Hands On Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Soundcraft Ui16*16-Channel Digital Mixer*Tablet/PC/smartphone...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549942

$593

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Behringer WING-Bk - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Behringer WING-Bk

by Behringer

Theater Large Venues Corporate

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Built-in effects and processing

✗ CONS

• Steeper learning curve
• Potential digital conversion artifacts

Behringer WING-Bk48-Channel Full Stereo Digital MixerNew routing concept by focusing on sources instead of...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599923

$3,178

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Allen & Heath QU-6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath QU-6

by Allen & Heath

Corporate Large Venues Professional Live

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Scene recall and automation

✗ CONS

• Requires power and boot-up time
• Potential digital conversion artifacts

Allen & Heath QU-6Digitaler Mixer for Live and Studio7" capacitive touchscreen25 faders24 Mic/Line combo...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617832

$2,892

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How to Choose the Best Digital 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 digital 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.

Best Digital Mixers 2026

Allen & Heath Avantis

Allen & Heath QU-5

Allen & Heath CQ18T Bag Bundle

Allen & Heath SQ7 Bundle II

Allen & Heath QU-7D

Allen & Heath SQ Rack

Soundcraft Ui24R Bag Bundle

Allen & Heath Avantis Solo

Yellowtec Intellimix 2 DesktopMixer

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle III

Behringer WING Compact

Behringer X32 Compact Bag Bundle

Soundcraft Ui16 Hands On Bundle

Behringer WING-Bk

Allen & Heath QU-6

How to Choose the Best Digital Mixers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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