The Best Mixers & Consoles for Every Use
For live performances, rehearsals, and recording on your computer.
Find the ideal audio mixer for your needs — from rehearsals and small live shows to events and computer recording.
For live performances and recording on a computer
The Behringer Xenyx X1204USB has 12 channels and 4 XLR inputs with phantom power, so you can connect vocal microphones, condenser microphones, instruments and music sources to the same unit. The built-in effects add depth to vocals without the need for external equipment.
Use the USB port to send the mix to your computer for recording or livestreaming. The mixer is 27 cm wide and 33 cm deep, so it fits on a table next to the stage.
For live performances and computer recording
- Multiple sources at once: 12 channels
- Vocal and condenser microphones: 4 XLR inputs with phantom power
- Voice effects without external equipment: built-in effects
- Recording and livestreaming: USB for computer
- Monitor audio with headphones: headphone output
Review we selected:
I use it at music events, for livestreams, and for everyday use on my PC. It has never let me down in any of these situations. Its sound effects are clear and high-quality, with no noise.
For small gigs and rehearsals with multiple microphones
The Andowl Q-7L has 5 XLR inputs across 7 channels, so you can connect the microphones for a small group during rehearsal or a small gig. With phantom power, it also works with condenser microphones.
The built-in effects add depth to vocals, while the RCA input accepts music from a player for breaks. Use the headphone output to monitor the sound before it reaches the speakers.
For small live performances and rehearsals with multiple microphones
- Multiple microphones at once: 5 XLR inputs
- Condenser microphones: phantom power
- Vocal effects: built-in effects
- Music from an external source: RCA input
- Monitor audio with headphones: headphone output
Featured review:
Excellent-sounding mixer... The USB port is very convenient... The effects are also very good... I've used it at many live performances, and the results were excellent...
Before choosing, count how many microphones and instruments you’ll connect at the same time, and whether you want to record on a computer. These determine how many channels and which connections you need.
This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.
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