Best Digital Mixers 2025

Top-rated digital mixers 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

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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 SQ5 Case Bundle II - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle II

by Allen & Heath

Complex Routing Corporate Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Advanced routing and matrix

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Steeper learning curve

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 426492

$4,575

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Allen & Heath CQ12T Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath CQ12T Bag Bundle

by Allen & Heath

Complex Routing Professional Live Installation

Key Feature:

• Compact size with many channels

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

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

Allen & Heath CQ12T Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath CQ12T*Compact Bluetooth Digital Mixer...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 590295

$868

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Allen & Heath SQ7 Bundle I - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath SQ7 Bundle I

by Allen & Heath

Professional Live Large Venues Installation

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Scene recall and automation

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Requires power and boot-up time

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 442148

$6,632

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Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle I - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle I

by Allen & Heath

Large Venues Professional Live Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Remote control capabilities

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Built-in effects and processing

✗ CONS

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

Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle I*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath SQ5*48-Channel Digital...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 426488

$6,500

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Allen & Heath CQ20B - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath CQ20B

by Allen & Heath

Installation Large Venues Corporate

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Advanced routing and matrix
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Requires power and boot-up time

Allen & Heath CQ20BBluetooth Digital Mixing ConsoleWith 96 kHz FPGA processingQuick and Complete channelsGain...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 573744

$930

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Allen & Heath SQ6, Case, DX168/X Bundle I - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath SQ6, Case, DX168/X Bundle I

by Allen & Heath

Professional Live Corporate Installation

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Advanced routing and matrix
• Remote control capabilities

✗ CONS

• Potential digital conversion artifacts
• Steeper learning curve

Allen & Heath SQ6, Case, DX168/X Bundle I*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath SQ6*48-Channel Digital...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 426534

$7,215

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Behringer WING Mixercase Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Behringer WING Mixercase Bundle

by Behringer

Professional Live Installation Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Remote control capabilities

✗ CONS

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

Behringer WING Mixercase Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Behringer WING*48-Channel Full Stereo Digital Mixer*New...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 480274

$3,329

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Allen & Heath QU-6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Behringer X32 Producer - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Behringer X32 Producer

by Behringer

Large Venues Installation Professional Live

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Built-in effects and processing

✗ CONS

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

Behringer X32 ProducerDigital Mixer16 XLR Mic/Line inputs8 Stereo FX Returns16 Mix busses6 Matrix buses with insert6...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 317778

$1,051

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Presonus StudioLive Series III 16R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Presonus StudioLive Series III 16R

by Presonus

Installation Large Venues Corporate

Key Feature:

• Compact size with many channels

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Advanced routing and matrix

✗ CONS

• Steeper learning curve
• More expensive than analogue

Presonus StudioLive Series III 16R16-Channel Digital Rack Mixer with Integrated Audio InterfaceAVB stage box mode for...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 426121

$1,022

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Behringer X32 Compact Flyht Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Behringer X32 Compact Flyht Case Bundle

by Behringer

Theater Corporate Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

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

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

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 473058

$1,491

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Soundcraft Ui24R Hands On Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Soundcraft Ui24R Hands On Bundle

by Soundcraft

Complex Routing Professional Live Installation

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Steeper learning curve
• Complex menu systems

Soundcraft Ui24R Hands On Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Soundcraft Ui24R*24-Channel mixing console with integrated...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549943

$996

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Behringer X Air XR16 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Behringer X Air XR16

by Behringer

Professional Live Installation Theater

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Scene recall and automation

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• More expensive than analogue

Behringer X Air XR1616-Channel Digital MixerRemote control via built-in router with WiFi and EthernetFour integrated...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 361342

$373

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Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle II - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle II

by Allen & Heath

Installation Professional Live Theater

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Advanced routing and matrix
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

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

Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle II*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath SQ5*48-Channel Digital...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 426490

$6,885

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Tascam Sonicview 24 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Tascam Sonicview 24

by Tascam

Professional Live Installation Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Advanced routing and matrix
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

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

Tascam Sonicview 24Digital MixerAD/DA conversion: 32bit / 96kHzTascam HDIA (High-Definition Instrumentation...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 565493

$6,577

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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 2025

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle II

Allen & Heath CQ12T Bag Bundle

Allen & Heath SQ7 Bundle I

Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle I

Allen & Heath CQ20B

Allen & Heath SQ6, Case, DX168/X Bundle I

Behringer WING Mixercase Bundle

Allen & Heath QU-6

Behringer X32 Producer

Presonus StudioLive Series III 16R

Behringer X32 Compact Flyht Case Bundle

Soundcraft Ui24R Hands On Bundle

Behringer X Air XR16

Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle II

Tascam Sonicview 24

How to Choose the Best Digital Mixers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying digital mixers?

How much should I spend on digital mixers?

Are expensive digital mixers worth the investment?

What are the best brands for digital mixers?

Should I buy digital mixers online or in-store?

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