Digital Mixer
Everything published on Viyolens under Digital Mixer — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Allen and Heath: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buy the desk that fits the gig you actually do — here's how to choose the right Allen & Heath mixer without paying for scale you'll never use.
Yamaha Dm3 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Yamaha DM3 packs serious digital mixing into a compact, portable console. Here's what it does, how the two models differ, and whether it's the right desk for your gig.
The Best Yamaha Dm3s for the Money
The Yamaha DM3 series has two models at two price points. Here's which one is best value depending on how you actually plan to use it.
Behringer Xr18: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Behringer XR18 is genuinely good value, but the real cost includes a tablet and a network plan. Here's what to check before you buy.
Common Allen and Heath Mistakes to Avoid
Most desk problems aren't the desk's fault. Here are the buying and setup mistakes I see most with Allen & Heath gear, and how to avoid every one.
Behringer X32 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Channels, buses, DCAs and five different models — here's what the Behringer X32 platform actually is, in plain terms.
Allen and Heath Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The most common mistake is buying on channel count alone. Here's how to actually choose the right Allen & Heath mixer for what you do.
The Best Allen and Heaths for the Money
There's no single 'best' Allen & Heath desk — here's how the range actually splits by budget, gig size and what you're running.
Yamaha Dm3 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Yamaha DM3 looks more intimidating than it is. This guide walks you through the layout, your first session setup and the habits that will make your first gig far less stressful.
The Ultimate Guide to Allen and Heath Mixer
There isn't one Allen & Heath mixer — there's a whole ladder of them. Here's how the range actually fits together, family by family.
Common Allen and Heath Mixer Mistakes to Avoid
None of these are about the gear being bad — they're all avoidable, and most cost people money or a bad night on stage for no good reason.
Common Rack Mixer Mistakes to Avoid
Most rack mixer problems trace back to a small number of consistent habits. Fixing them is straightforward once you know what they are.
Allen and Heath: A Complete Guide
From hand-built consoles for Pink Floyd to the new SQ+ range — here's the honest, no-hype rundown of who Allen & Heath are and what they make.
Common Behringer Xr18 Mistakes to Avoid
Most Behringer XR18 problems aren't the mixer's fault. Here are the mistakes I see most often behind the desk, and how to fix each one.
Behringer Xr18 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No knobs, no screen, no idea where to start? Here's a nervous first-timer's step-by-step route through their first Behringer XR18 session.
The Best Behringer X32s for the Money
Every Behringer X32 shares the same processing core. Here's which model actually suits your budget and workflow, tier by tier.
Everything You Need to Know About Behringer Xr18
No faders, no screen, eighteen channels — here's what the Behringer XR18 actually is and how it earns its keep on a small stage.
Common Yamaha Dm3 Mistakes to Avoid
Most Yamaha DM3 mistakes aren't about the console being difficult — they're about assumptions and overlooked habits. Here are the ones that catch engineers out most often.
The Best Allen and Heath Mixers for the Money
There's no single best mixer here — only the right one for your gig. Here's the Allen & Heath range sorted by what you're actually doing.
The Best Behringer Xr18s for the Money
The Behringer XR18's value isn't in the box, it's in how you set it up. Here's the best configuration for a band, a venue and a home studio.
Behringer X32: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Which Behringer X32 fits your rig, what to check on a used unit, and what else to budget for — the practical buying checklist.
Common Behringer X32 Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable habits catch out engineers on a Behringer X32 at every experience level. Here's what to check before it costs you a gig.
Yamaha Dm3: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Yamaha DM3 is a compact digital console with serious capability — but which version is right for your setup? Here's the practical buying guide.
Rack Mixer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A rack mixer packs a mixing desk into a 19-inch rack slot — and the best modern digital units add Wi-Fi control, on-board effects and scene recall. Here's what to know before you buy.
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Allen and Heath
Allen and Heath is a respected live sound brand offering reliable mixers and audio control for gigs, venues and installa...
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Allen and Heath Mixer
Reliable mixing for live sound, venues and worship. An allen and heath mixer suits everything from small rigs to pro set...
Behringer
Behringer offers accessible keyboard and synth gear with hands-on control, value and studio-friendly creative features.
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Behringer X32
The Behringer X32 is a widely used digital mixer for live sound, offering flexible control for gigs, venues and installs...
Behringer Xr18
Portable digital mixer with remote control for bands, rehearsals and small venues. A compact solution for flexible live...
Digital Mixer Desk
Modern desk-style digital mixing for live sound, with flexible processing and scene recall.
Rack Mixer
Rack mixers provide compact, organised mixing control for live sound, installs and mobile PA systems.
Yamaha Dm3
Compact digital mixing for live sound, venues and rehearsal spaces. A yamaha dm3 offers modern control in a small format...
