6 Best USB Mixers in 2023

Allen & Heath is a British company that’s been making mixers since the late 1960s. It originally gained fame due to its work with Pink Floyd. Since then, the company has constantly striven to produce cutting-edge equipment that music professionals love to work with. This USB mixer is a superb, affordable model that will suit ambitious home producers or DJs who don’t want to compromise on quality.

First, it’s a compact unit with dimensions of 9.3” by 3.5” by 9.8”. This small size combined with its 2.8lbs weight makes it a portable choice for DJs who gig or simply for placement in small studios.

Perhaps its standout feature is the cleanness of the pre-amps. It’s built to avoid any audible noise floor, which is essential for crisp recordings.

The 24-bit audio interface is another premium feature. It makes the mixer compatible with pretty much any operating software you might use.
Pros:
+ Respected Manufacturer
+ Reasonable Price
+ Clean Pre-Amps
+ Compact
+ Compatible w/ Multiple OS

Why We Liked It - It’s simply a functional, effective mixer that delivers clean audio while also being compact, portable, and sturdy.

The next USB mixer on our list is also by Heath & Allen. This model is more advanced than the previous one on our list. It comes with a higher price tag as a result, but if you’re a professional who wants a wealth of channels then this is the product for you.

There are 18 inputs to choose from, which are composed of 10, single, mono channels, as well as 4 stereo channels. That makes it an extensive board that could be used to record several musicians in unison. If you’re a producer who works with bands who like to record live, then this mixer will appeal.

It is loaded with lots of features. But at its heart, the key component is the sound quality. It is flawless, making it essential for professional-quality recordings. The equalizers are smooth, easy to operate, and free from noise when being used during recordings too.

Pros:
+ 18 Channels
+ USB Input
+ Flawless Sound Quality
+ Easy Operation
+ Reasonable Price

Why We Liked It - If you’re looking for a professional mixing board that can be used for recording a group of musicians performing live, then this is a solid choice.

This 2-channel, compact USB mixer is quite simply one of the best small mixers around. It offers easy connectivity with all computers, and also offers universal digital audio file connectivity. As a small USB mixer with dimensions of 5.9” x 1.8” x 8.7”, then it is highly portable, and that makes it ideal for use during performances.

It features an effective low-noise design and it provides you with signal output through headphones when connected to it. There are two options in terms of input, with ¼” and XLR being compatible. To ensure that it is a reliable USB mixer, it uses 18v phantom power as its source.

Pros:
+ 18v Phantom Power
+ Compact
+ Low-Noise Design
+ Easy-to-use Controls
+ Multiple Connectivity

Why We Liked It - If you’re searching for the best small USB mixer, then this is a great option, as it features a low-noise design, is easy to use, and offers a lot of connection choices.

Considered as the best USB DJ mixer, it offers four channels that are perfect for scratch mixing. There is an easy-to-use crossfader which works across the four channels. Each channel also has its own 3-band equalizer, as well as its own cue control. There are faders and slope controls for each channel too.

It offers an incredible amount of options when it comes to connecting to this USB mixer, including line, mic, master RCA, booth RCA, and ¼” headphone inputs. At only 9.6lbs and featuring a sleek design, it is a portable USB mixer that DJs will love.

Pros:
+ Portable
+ Perfect for DJs
+ Lots of Connectivity Options
+ Slope Controls for Each Channel
+ Sleek Design

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This has to be considered as the best 8-channel mixer on the market. It isn’t simply a USB mixer, but also a computer recording interface, so it can be used as a USB mixing console for live performances or in a home studio. The on-board controls allow you to alter volume, pan, and the 3-band EQ for each channel.

There are four XLR inputs that include 48w phantom power, but you can also connect to this USB mixer via four line inputs. It has in-built DSP effects that include reverb, delay, flange, and chorus, which are all ideal for guitars and vocals.

Pros:
+ 4 x XLR Inputs & 4 x Line Inputs
+ In-Built DSP Effects
+ 3-Band EQ
+ Doubles as a Computer Recording Interface
+ Sweepable Parametric Mids

Why We Liked It - It’s a quality budget mixer for home recording that doubles up as a recording interface, and it also has excellent in-built DSP effects.

This budget mixer is loaded with lots of great features. It offers eight 30mm individual line faders, as well as a single master fader. There are also 24 knobs that are used for controlling the equalizer, with three knobs being responsible for each of the eight channels.

Included with this USB Midi controller is Ableton Live Lite, which works perfectly with the audio mixer, allowing you to completely customize your control over it thanks to one-to-one mapping. It is a compact size that enhances its portability but doesn’t negatively affect its usability.

Pros:
+ Includes Ableton Live Lite
+ 8 Channels
+ Easy to Use
+ Portable
+ Solid, Durable Construction

Why We Liked It - It’s a small USB mixer that is portable, easy to use, as well as durable. And it’s also very reasonably priced.

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