I use Mackie mixers for live sound, but if it's for computer-based recording, I avoid any external mixer and use the Focusrite Scarlett audio interface. The mixer functions (and all digital effects and processing) are in the software.

A few years ago I would have said to avoid Behringer equipment. My early mixer from them had much internal noise / hiss. Newer Behringer equipment has greatly improved, however, and I own an X-Touch. From an ethical perspective, Behringer has a reputation for reverse engineering other people's designs, so if that's important to you, it's another reason to favor Mackie.




BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors