Rackmount mixers

Rackmount mixers provide a space-efficient way to manage audio sources in live sound, recording and fixed installation systems. Explore digital and analogue options from PreSonus, Soundcraft, Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Midas and Tascam, with solutions for a range of audio setups.

Rackmount mixers provide a space-efficient way to manage audio sources in live sound, recording and fixed installation systems. Explore digital and analogue options from PreSonus, Soundcraft, Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Midas and Tascam, with solutions for a range of audio setups.

Flexiblity for professional audio systems

Rackmount mixers are particularly useful when a conventional mixing desk is not the most practical option. Their rackmountable designs allow mixing equipment to be integrated neatly into existing audio racks.

The collection includes both analogue and digital mixers, with options ranging from straightforward line mixing through to fully featured digital systems with extensive routing and control capabilities. This makes it possible to choose a mixer based on the size and complexity of the audio system rather than having to compromise on available space.

Digital mixers for more advanced setups

For systems requiring detailed control over multiple inputs and outputs, digital rackmount mixers offer extensive processing, routing and configuration options such as:

• The PreSonus StudioLive Series III 32R digital rack mixer
• The Soundcraft Ui16 16-channel remote digital mixer
• The Yamaha TF-RACK 16 channels
• The Allen & Heath SQ-5 Rack 48 Channel/36 Bus Rackmount Mixer

All of these provide different approaches to digital mixing, with features suited to more demanding live sound, installation and production environments.

Rackmount digital mixers can also be useful in education settings where equipment needs to accommodate a range of applications. A single system can provide flexible control for performances, rehearsals, recording and other audio requirements while remaining integrated into a rack-based setup.

Compact options for installation and live sound

The collection also includes more compact solutions for systems where straightforward mixing and reliable connectivity are the priority. The Tascam LM-8ST Line Mixer provides a space-efficient option for combining line-level sources, while the Midas DL16 stagebox and Midas DL32 stagebox provide additional inputs and outputs for compatible digital mixing systems.

For installations requiring a more hands-on mixing environment, the Soundcraft Ui24R 24-channel mixing console combines rackmount construction with extensive digital mixing capabilities.

Choose the right rackmount mixer

When selecting a rackmount mixer, consider the number and type of inputs and outputs required, whether analogue or digital operation is more appropriate, and how the mixer will integrate with the rest of the audio system. Remote control, digital routing and processing can be particularly valuable for more complex installations, while simpler line mixers can provide an efficient solution for straightforward setups.