Mixers

It’s neither cheap nor perfect — but there are still reasons to love this device!

Although control surfaces may not ‘add’ to your sound, they can certainly make working with audio an easier and more pleasant experience. But with so many different models on offer, it pays to read up on them before you commit your hard-earned money.

Allen & Heath’s Qu series goes from strength to strength, with the latest offering more I/O, more faders and more mix groups.

If you use outboard gear with your DAW, this could be just what the doctor ordered.

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The Nicerizer Junior aims to offer what analogue still does best — subtle, yet pleasing warmth and distortion.

Classic, yet unashamedly modern, Neve's latest analogue console promises seamless integration with the software studio.

With the new Si Performer range, for the first time ever you can control lighting and sound from the same desk. But what's it like to use in practice?

With the cost of entry-level digital mixers having dropped sharply over the last few years, there's never been a better time to invest in a digital mixing console.

Monitor mixing is riddled with compromises, but Allen & Heath hope to change all that with their intuitive ME1 personal foldback mixer.

PreSonus' attempt to make digital mixing feel like analogue pays dividends in this new flagship model from the popular StudioLive range.

The latest version of the established MixWizard range has more pro features and routing options than you can shake a magic wand at.

Analogue mixers with built-in effects are nothing new, but this model from Peavey takes its digital processing further than most.

In the world of live sound, the tablet revolution is much more than just hype: it really does have the potential to turn front-of-house mixing on its head.

An SSL analogue mixer with automation and both DAW and iOS integration — all packed in a 2U rack space. What's not to like?

There's much more to this mixer than meets the eye, thanks to some cleverly incorporated digital technology.

The latest generation of Mackie's VLZ mixer range incorporates their premium Onyx preamp design.

If you don’t need a large control surface, these two racks offer compact and affordable ways to harness Behringer’s X32 mix engine.

The market for compact digital desks is hotting up. Has Allen & Heath's latest contribution got what it takes to fend off the competition?

How much of API's legendary large-console technology and sound have they managed to pack into this smaller sibling?

Sick of taking a heavy amp rack to your gig? Why not go for a mixer that has its own amps built in? Here's our selection of currently available options.