If you’re looking for a mixer that has 16 channels and a truckload of digital effects, and you have no sentimental attachment to analog design, look no further than this Allen and Heath technological marvel. It can handle up to 12 inputs and playback 10 simultaneously for live streaming or performance situations. This model is also more of a hybrid than the Yamaha: while it was built specifically for podcasting, it can function well for small home music recording projects too. These make it easy to run your own talk show with the Zoom LiveTrak: you can accept calls and play pre-recorded scenes or sound effects while streaming a podcast. Specifically useful for podcasters or small radio program hosts are the phone compatibility, sound trigger pads, and the pre-recorded scene callback.

While it doesn’t bear the name recognition or the minimalistic design of the Yamaha, the model is packed with its own unique set of useful features for podcasters and streamers. Zoom offers another podcasting-specific design with the LiveTrak, which, like the Yamaha AG03, was designed specifically with this growing home-studio market in mind.

Audio routing on the computer can be a bit complex.

Not the most intuitive user interface/workflow on the mixer.

The mixer is also USB and ethernet connectable, can function as a router (you’ll most likely need a separate router for large venues), and even includes its own processor that can help take a load off of your computer during mixdown sessions. The hardware is high quality (16 clean, low-noise, gain-programmable Midas preamps) and the software is reliable and stable.Īlong with the clean design and solid reliability, the X-32 Producer’s innovations don’t hurt: instead of only working with smartphones and tablets, the control app is compatible with iOS, PC, android, Windows, and Linux. Even without its innovative standout features, it’s a solid piece of equipment for a reasonable price: 40 input channels with 16 XLR Inputs (great for singer-songwriters and coffee-shop performers) 8 multi-effects processors, phantom power for condenser mics, and durable, rack-mountable design. Behringer balances new technology with user-friendliness and a killer price to create a great mixer for your home studio.

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