Best Allen & Heath Digital Mixers 2026

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

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

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath QU-7

by Allen & Heath

Theater Large Venues Installation

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Potential digital conversion artifacts
• More expensive than analogue

Allen & Heath QU-738-Channel Digital Mixer38 inputs for mixing (32 mono2 stereoUSB)32 Mic/Line combo inputsTwo...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617845

$3,552

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Allen & Heath QU-5D - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath QU-5D

by Allen & Heath

Theater Complex Routing Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

• Scene recall and automation
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Steeper learning curve

Allen & Heath QU-5D38-Channel Digital Mixer with Dante Interface38 inputs for mixing (32 mono2 stereoUSB)16 mic /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617339

$2,584

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

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle I

by Allen & Heath

Professional Live Corporate Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 426491

$4,245

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

#12

⭐ 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 CQ20B Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath CQ20B Case Bundle

by Allen & Heath

Theater Corporate Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Compact size with many channels

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• More expensive than analogue
• Complex menu systems

Allen & Heath CQ20B Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath CQ20B*Bluetooth Digital Mixing...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585546

$1,077

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Allen & Heath CQ18T - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath CQ18T

by Allen & Heath

Theater Corporate Professional Live

Key Feature:

• Scene recall and automation

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Advanced routing and matrix

✗ CONS

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

Allen & Heath CQ18TCompact Bluetooth Digital Mixer with 7" Touch Screen96 kHz Signal processingControl via...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 573741

$1,077

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Allen & Heath SQ6 Case Bundle I - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath SQ6 Case Bundle I

by Allen & Heath

Theater Professional Live Corporate

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

• Potential digital conversion artifacts
• More expensive than analogue

Allen & Heath SQ6 Case Bundle I*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath SQ6*48-Channel Digital Mixer*With 96...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 426536

$4,937

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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 Allen & Heath Digital Mixers 2026

Allen & Heath QU-5

Allen & Heath CQ18T Bag Bundle

Allen & Heath Avantis

Allen & Heath SQ7 Bundle II

Allen & Heath SQ Rack

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle III

Allen & Heath Avantis Solo

Allen & Heath QU-6

Allen & Heath QU-7

Allen & Heath QU-5D

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle I

Allen & Heath SQ5 Case Bundle II

Allen & Heath CQ20B Case Bundle

Allen & Heath CQ18T

Allen & Heath SQ6 Case Bundle I

How to Choose the Best Digital Mixers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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