Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • Musical Instruments
    • Electric Guitar
    • Acoustic Guitar
    • Bass
    • Drums
    • Cymbals
    • Keyboards
    • Other Instruments
  • Instrument Accessories
    • Amps & Cabinets
    • Pickups
    • Pedals
    • Drum Accessories
    • Strings
    • Other Guitar/Bass Accessories
  • Mixing & Recording
    • Mixers
    • Microphones
    • DJ Equipment
    • Other Equipment
  • Audio Equipment
    • Home Audio
      • Home Audio Speakers
      • Receivers
      • Turntables
    • Car & Boat Audio
      • Car & Boat Speakers
      • Amplifiers
      • Subwoofers
      • Head Units
  • Misc Sound
  • Blog
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us

Category: Mixers

Micah Johnson started playing music in high school, when he taught himself the bass to join his friend’s band. He added guitar and drums during his twenties playing in local clubs, and along the way, he picked up unique, hands-on experience from hand drums to studio mixers. On Song Simian, he aims to share this knowledge from 20+ years playing and recording music. When not in gearhead mode, he enjoys photography and travel.

Allen & Heath QU-32 vs Behringer X32 – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

Choosing between the Allen & Heath QU-32 and Behringer X32 can be tricky. Professional mixers are serious pieces of equipment—with an equally serious price tag, especially as you add channels and features. This makes it especially important to do your research and find the right mixer for your needs. As you already know, when you’re […]

Continue reading →

The 4 Best Synth Arpeggiators – Reviews 2023

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

A classic synth arpeggiation effect is a staple of electronic genres. You’ll also hear it used in classic rock, prog rock, and a plethora of other popular styles. Many modern synths offer some kind of arpeggiator, although they vary widely in quality and how much control you get over the effect. These days, a lot […]

Continue reading →

Allen & Heath vs Mackie Mixers – Reviews 2023

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

Allen & Heath and Mackie—if you’re shopping for recording equipment, there are some brand names you’ll see come up again and again. Both are giants of the industry, each offering an array of mixers for both live mixing and recording studios. Deciding which one is the better brand for you means both identifying which features […]

Continue reading →

The 4 Best Mixers for Bose L1 Model 2 – Reviews 2023

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

You’ve probably heard of Bose as a name in home audio equipment, but they also make professional audio systems ideal for amphitheaters and music venues. Their L1 Model 2 system includes the most advanced speakers in their line, including 24 speakers that provide even 180° sound projection for audiences as large as 500 people. A […]

Continue reading →

Behringer vs Allen & Heath Mixers – Which Are Better? (ANSWERED)

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

Behringer and Allen & Heath – these are two names that come up over and over again when you’re shopping for mixers. Both have been leaders of the audio equipment world for decades and have a well-earned reputation for quality. But what’s the difference between the two—and which one makes the right stuff for your […]

Continue reading →

The 4 Best Synth Mixers – Reviews 2023

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

Why get a synth mixer? After all, people who record as a hobby might be used to plugging their synth directly into their computer and doing any mixing right on there. Maybe you’ve tried a mixer with synthesizers before and found the sound lacking compared to getting it directly from the source. The truth is, […]

Continue reading →

Preamp or Mixer – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

Posted by Micah Johnson · 1 Comment

So . . . preamp or mixer? But, first of all, which is which? There’s a lot of terminology in the audio recording world that can be difficult to sift through if you’re a newcomer to the scene. Even before you learn how to use the equipment you can get stuck figuring out what you […]

Continue reading →

The 3 Best Mixers with Phono Preamps – Reviews 2018

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

Mixers with phono preamps—in the modern era of digital recording interfaces, a lot of people think of these as anachronisms. The truth is, though, there are still a lot of reasons you might want to have this option on your mixer, whether you’re using it for live DJ performance, amplification of a live band, or […]

Continue reading →

The 4 Best Multitrack USB Mixers – Recording Reviews 2023

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

So why get a multitrack USB mixer? Well, mixing and recording tracks with a digital editing software program is for many a lot easier than doing it the analog way, with a board full of knobs and faders. The only problem with this approach is that you’ll still need a way to send analog signals […]

Continue reading →

The 4 Best Preamp Mixers – Reviews 2023

Posted by Micah Johnson · Leave a comment

So why get a preamp mixer? Simple: many devices in the typical recording set-up operate at a level far below the line level of recording equipment. This can cause a lot of issues when you’re trying to get a consistent balance across input channels in your mix. The signal recorded through microphones will usually need […]

Continue reading →

Posts navigation

← Older posts

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

© 2023
Powered by WordPress & Themegraphy