Mixing desks have taken on a different role in the modern era of production. No longer a studio necessity, they now represent a signal of intent - a visible symbol of its owner’s passion for sound. With classic British brands like Neve and SSL making new consoles that don't require machine rooms or industrial air-conditioning, it’s easier than ever to get hands on with your music.
Options are the name of the game when it comes to mixing consoles - do you want high-end mic preamps for recording? Solid reliability for summing? EQ and Dynamics on every channel for mixing? Go hybrid and connect to your DAW or go for pure analogue goodness? Split or in-line; large format or small format; 8/16/24/32 or 48+ channels; solid-state or transformers - the choice is yours!
