Best Digital Mixers Under $1,000 2026

Affordable digital mixers under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality

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

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 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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Behringer X32 Rack Hands On Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Behringer X32 Rack Hands On Bundle

by Behringer

Theater Corporate Professional Live

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Scene recall and automation

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Potential digital conversion artifacts

Behringer X32 Rack Hands On Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Behringer X32 Rack*19" Rack Mixer*32 Channels16 XLR...

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 531597

$923

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⭐ 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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Midas MR 18 Thon Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Midas MR 18 Thon Case Bundle

by Midas

Complex Routing Large Venues Corporate

Key Feature:

• Compact size with many channels

✓ PROS

• Advanced routing and matrix
• Compact size with many channels

✗ CONS

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

Midas MR 18 Thon Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Midas MR 18*18-Input Digital Mixer for iPad / Android Tablets*16...

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 477735

$919

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Behringer S32 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Behringer S32

by Behringer

Professional Quality

Key Feature:

• Professional grade

Behringer S32Digital StageboxWith 32 inputs and 16 outputsAES50 Network (Klark Teknik)Up to 100m CAT-5e cabling...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 368657

$945

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1010music bluebox Eurorack Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

1010music bluebox Eurorack Edition

by 1010music

Professional Live Installation Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Remote control capabilities

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Remote control capabilities

✗ CONS

• More expensive than analogue
• Potential digital conversion artifacts

1010music bluebox Eurorack EditionDigital Eurorack 12-Channel Audio Mixer and RecorderWith USB audio streaming and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575371

$846

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Allen & Heath CQ12T Inlay Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Allen & Heath CQ12T Inlay Case Bundle

by Allen & Heath

Professional Live Large Venues Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Steeper learning curve
• Complex menu systems

Allen & Heath CQ12T Inlay Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath CQ12T*Compact Bluetooth Digital...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 600834

$945

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Midas MR 18 Flyht Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Midas MR 18 Flyht Case Bundle

by Midas

Corporate Professional Live Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Advanced routing and matrix

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Scene recall and automation

✗ CONS

• Potential digital conversion artifacts
• More expensive than analogue

Midas MR 18 Flyht Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Midas MR 18*18-Input Digital Mixer for iPad / Android...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 477731

$875

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Midas M32C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Midas M32C

by Midas

Complex Routing Large Venues Professional Live

Key Feature:

• Remote control capabilities

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Remote control capabilities

✗ CONS

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

Midas M32CDigital Rack Mixer40 Input channels25 Bus mixers32 x 32 Audio interfaces with USBiPad and iPhone apps for...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 357065

$977

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Behringer X32 Rack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Behringer X32 Rack

by Behringer

Corporate Professional Live Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Compact size with many channels

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Behringer X32 Rack19" Rack Mixer32 Channels16 XLR Mic/Line inputs8 Stereo FX returns25 Buses6 Matrix buses with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 310536

$891

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Allen & Heath CQ12T Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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 CQ12T Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Allen & Heath CQ12T Case Bundle

by Allen & Heath

Installation Corporate Complex Routing

Key Feature:

• Compact size with many channels

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 585543

$996

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Allen & Heath CQ12T - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath CQ12T

by Allen & Heath

Professional Live Complex Routing Theater

Key Feature:

• Remote control capabilities

✓ PROS

• Compact size with many channels
• Scene recall and automation

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• More expensive than analogue

Allen & Heath CQ12TCompact Bluetooth Digital Mixer with 7" Touch Screen96 kHz Signal processingControl via...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 573727

$824

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Allen & Heath CQ20B Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Allen & Heath CQ20B Bag Bundle

by Allen & Heath

Professional Live Installation Theater

Key Feature:

• Compact size with many channels

✓ PROS

• Remote control capabilities
• Built-in effects and processing

✗ CONS

• More expensive than analogue
• Steeper learning curve

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 590297

$974

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Presonus NSB 16.8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Presonus NSB 16.8

by Presonus

Professional Quality

Key Feature:

• Professional grade

Presonus NSB 16.816x8 AVB StageboxFor StudioLive Series III mixing consoles16 Mic / line inputs (combo jacksXLR /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 431148

$853

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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 Under $1,000 2026

Allen & Heath CQ20B

Behringer X32 Rack Hands On Bundle

Soundcraft Ui24R Hands On Bundle

Midas MR 18 Thon Case Bundle

Behringer S32

1010music bluebox Eurorack Edition

Allen & Heath CQ12T Inlay Case Bundle

Midas MR 18 Flyht Case Bundle

Midas M32C

Behringer X32 Rack

Allen & Heath CQ12T Bag Bundle

Allen & Heath CQ12T Case Bundle

Allen & Heath CQ12T

Allen & Heath CQ20B Bag Bundle

Presonus NSB 16.8

How to Choose the Best Digital Mixers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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