The 21 best mixing consoles brands
Yamaha, Soundcraft and Studiomaster lead our ranking of 21 mixing consoles brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Mixing Consoles brands, ranked
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Yamaha
Yamaha makes mixing consoles from small analog MG desks to large digital RIVAGE and QL systems for live and studio use.
Website: usa.yamaha.com |Brands like Yamaha
Popularity 10.0/10
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Soundcraft
Soundcraft makes digital and analog live and recording consoles, including the Ui, Si, and Notepad series.
Website: soundcrafthifi.com |Brands like Soundcraft
Popularity 4.2/10
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Studiomaster
Studiomaster makes budget and mid-range pro audio mixers, including Club XS and Event series models for live sound.
Website: studiomaster.com |Brands like Studiomaster
Popularity 4.0/10
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Behringer
Behringer makes a wide range of budget mixing consoles, including the Xenyx analog line and the X32 digital console.
Website: behringer.com |Brands like Behringer
Popularity 2.6/10
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5
ammoon
ammoon is committed to delivering high-quality audio to the community. Devices are built in-house by acoustic, design, mechanical, and electronics professionals, and the proof is rigorously produced. The Pockrock, a portable guitar with a multi-effects processor and an effect pedal with around 15 effect types and 40 drum rhythms, is the top-selling on their website. Weatherproofing, Bluetooth audio streaming, and multi-angle adjustable bars are all tested before tools are supplied to customers.
Website: ammoon.com |Brands like ammoon
Popularity 2.6/10
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Roland
Roland makes digital mixing consoles such as the M-5000 and M-400 for live sound, plus the VM series for broadcast and recording.
Website: roland.com |Brands like Roland
Popularity 1.9/10
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Peavey
Peavey makes PV series analog mixers and some powered mixers aimed at live sound, bands, and installed systems.
Website: peavey.com |Brands like Peavey
Popularity 1.9/10
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Avid
Avid makes Pro Tools and the S6 control surface, a large-format digital mixing console used in studios and post production.
Website: avidcycles.com |Brands like Avid
Popularity 1.9/10
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Fostex
Fostex is an electronics firm that produces loudspeakers and audio equipment for other companies or sells them under the "Fostex" brand name. Professional audio, home theatre, sound reinforcement systems, studio monitoring applications, consumer audio hi-fi systems, and automobile stereos all...
Website: fostexinternational.com |Brands like Fostex
Popularity 1.9/10
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MIDAS
MIDAS makes professional analog and digital live and studio mixing consoles, including the Venice and Pro series.
Website: midasshoes.com.au |Brands like MIDAS
Popularity 1.5/10
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Alto
Alto Professional makes Live series analog mixers and powered mixers for small bands, DJs, and install use.
Website: altoprofessional.com |Brands like Alto
Popularity 1.5/10
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TASCAM
TASCAM makes Model series digital and analog mixers, often paired with its multitrack recorders for home and project studios.
Website: tascam.com |Brands like TASCAM
Popularity 1.5/10
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TOA
TOA makes public address mixers and mixing amplifiers for installed sound in schools, venues, and public spaces.
Website: toaelectronics.com |Brands like TOA
Popularity 1.5/10
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Trident
Trident makes professional recording and broadcast mixing consoles, including the A-Range and Series 88 designs.
Website: tridentcomtech.com |Brands like Trident
Popularity 1.1/10
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Alesis
Alesis makes MultiMix analog and USB mixers aimed at home recording, small bands, and podcasting.
Website: alesis.com |Brands like Alesis
Popularity 1.1/10
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Allen & Heath
Allen and Heath makes digital live and broadcast consoles, including the Qu, SQ, and dLive series.
Website: allen-heath.com |Brands like Allen & Heath
Popularity 1.1/10
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PreSonus
PreSonus makes StudioLive digital and analog mixers for live sound, recording, and streaming.
Website: presonus.com |Brands like PreSonus
Popularity 1.1/10
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18
RCF
RCF was first established in 1949, producing and supplying their first products that were microphones and loudspeakers. It was the first European brand to manufacture and supply OEM and transducers internationally. Their in-depth knowledge about transducers helped them in becoming...
Website: rcf.it |Brands like RCF
Popularity 1.1/10
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DiGiCo
DiGiCo makes large-format digital live and broadcast consoles, including the SD and Quantum series, used in major touring and theatre work.
Website: digico.biz |Brands like DiGiCo
Popularity 1.1/10
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Omnitronic
Omnitronic makes budget and mid-range PA mixers and mixing amplifiers for DJs, bands, and fixed installations.
Website: omnitronicsworld.com |Brands like Omnitronic
Popularity 1.1/10
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Calrec
Calrec makes broadcast and audio post production consoles, including the Apollo and Artemis series used by TV and radio.
Website: calrec.com |Brands like Calrec
Popularity 1.1/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Yamaha | usa.yamaha.com | /YamahaMusicUSA | yamahamusicusa | @yamahamusicusa | – |
| Soundcraft | soundcrafthifi.com | /SoundcraftHiFi | soundcrafthifi | @SoundcraftHiFi | – |
| Studiomaster | studiomaster.com | /studiomaster1976 | studiomaster1976 | @studiomaster3 | studiomaster3 |
| Behringer | behringer.com | /BEHRINGER | behringer | @BEHRINGER | behringer |
| ammoon | ammoon.com | – | – | – | – |
| Roland | roland.com | /OfficialRolandAIRA | roland.experience.channel | @RolandExpCh | Roland Cloud |
| Peavey | peavey.com | /PeaveyElectronics | PeaveyElectronics | @Peavey | – |
| Avid | avidcycles.com | /avidcycles | avidcycles | @avidcycles | – |
| Fostex | fostexinternational.com | /fostexinternational | – | – | FOSTEXjp |
| MIDAS | midasshoes.com.au | /midasshoes | midas_shoes | – | – |