Mixers or digital consoles are the central hub of every pro audio setup, from festival FOH rigs to fixed venue installs. GearSource offers a wide selection of new and used mixing consoles, including digital control surfaces, analogue desks, and console packages with flightcases — all from verified global sellers trusted by touring engineers and AV rental firms.
At GearSource, we're excited to help you discover the perfect console for your scalable FOH rig or control room upgrade, tailored to fit your workflow, budget, and signal needs just right!

What Is an Audio Mixing Console?

An audio mixing console is a hardware system that lets you route, balance, and process multiple audio inputs — live or recorded — into one or more outputs. These consoles can range from small analogue mixers to high-channel-count digital systems with built-in effects, remote control, and multitrack integration.
There are two main formats:

Analogue consoles – tactile, simple routing, ideal for budget setups or analogue purists
Digital consoles – flexible routing, scene recall, built-in DSP, and networked I/O
Today’s digital mixing consoles often come in modular formats, with control surfaces, remote I/O racks, and stage box integration, all networked via Dante, AVB, or MADI.

Why and When Should You Use a Digital Console?

Digital consoles dominate the modern live and install market for good reason. They offer:

High input/output flexibility with scalable I/O racks
Quick scene switching and show recalls for multi-act shows
Compact form factor with powerful onboard processing
Remote operation via tablet or desktop software

You should consider a digital console if:

You manage large channel counts (32+)
You need recallable scenes, presets, or snapshots
You want to minimize external gear (no extra EQ or reverb racks)
You’re building a mobile rig that requires flight case protection and quick setup

How to Use a Mixing Console in Your Setup

Here’s a quick deployment guide:
Source Inputs – Plug in mics, DI boxes, and stage boxes into analogue or digital I/O
Route Signals – Use aux buses, subgroups, and FX returns for monitor mixes and processing.
Scene Management – Store presets for FOH, monitors, or multi-band gigs
Control – Use onboard controls, external tablets, or dedicated software
If you're moving to digital for the first time, look for packages that include a control surface + I/O rack for full functionality out of the box.

Related Gear & Accessories

Complete your mixing system with:

Console I/O Racks
Stage Boxes
Control Surface Cases
Digital Snakes & CAT5 Systems
PA Systems
Whether upgrading a venue or assembling a tour-ready FOH rig, GearSource connects you with the gear pros trust.

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