There are so many ways to do personal (headphone) practicing, but getting a band to practice in a...
Best Studio Mixers
Learn about using mixers and mixing boards from Performer Magazine.
PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer Review
Performer Magazine takes a look at the analog goodness of the PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB mixer....
GEAR REVIEW: MACKIE DL32R Rack-Mounted Digital Mixer
MACKIE DL32R Rack-Mounted Digital Mixer - $1999 Pros: Super flexible as a DAW or a Live Mixer,...
MACKIE 1604 VLZ4 Mixer Review
PROS: Well built, great sounding EQ, useful in several formats. CONS: Might be overkill for small bands. PRICE: $899 Not too long ago, the quality-to-price factor in compact mixers was pretty sad....
Mackie DL1608 16-Channel Live Wireless Mixer
PROS: Effortless wireless mixing, iPad integration, Onyx preamps, price. CONS: None whatsoever. PRICE: $999 Okay, let’s start with the negatives…there are none. So let’s get to all the good stuff,...
REVIEW: Cerwin Vega CVM-1224FX USB Mixer
PROS: Tons of features, plenty of live/recording applications, easy to use. CONS: None. PRICE: $299 Mixers almost always seem to be available in a standard set of configurations - 12, 16, 24 tracks,...
Yamaha MGP16X Mixer
PROS: Plenty of channels, good FX selection, iPhone compatibility. CONS: Might be overkill for the average band. PRICE: $799 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDj1WTq1RxA Yamaha makes items that range...
GEAR REVIEW: Mackie ProFX16 Mixer
Pros: Easy, useable features. Small footprint. Flexible for live applications and recording. Cons: Lack of handle for portability. Abridged manual in the box. It's hard to find a mixer that will...
GEAR GUIDE: Control Surfaces
Make Your DAW Work For You Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) are great, there’s no questioning that. Every once in a while, though, staring at a computer screen and trying to control the parameters...
GEAR GUIDE: Home Mixers
While many programs have integrated mixers that can entail hours of clicking away to make the perfect mix, there are physical mixers that can be used to make the process easier and leave the power...
GEAR GUIDE: USB and Firewire Interfaces
It is easier (and cheaper) than ever to record professional quality audio, and with the added convenience of recording gear becoming smaller with each passing season, the market is currently flooded...