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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Getting a multitrack recording mixer (a mixing board that can also function as a multi-track recording interface) can save you space, money, and the hassle of wiring two pieces of equipment. While this is an advantage in any application, it can be especially useful for live multi-track recording, drastically cutting down on your set-up time […]