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Solid State Logic Origin EVO 32 Analog Recording Console

32-channel Analog Console with PureDrive Preamps, E-Series EQ and Dynamics, and Stereo Bus Compressor
$74,999.00
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Solid State Logic Oracle 24-channel Analog Console

24-channel Analog Console System with ActiveAnalogue Technology, PureDrive Preamps, 4-band Parametric EQ, Dynamic Automation, and Total Recall
$149,999.00
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Solid State Logic Origin EVO 16 Analog Recording Console

16-channel Analog Console with PureDrive Preamps, E-Series EQ and Dynamics, and Stereo Bus Compressor
$49,999.00
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Trident Audio Developments Trident 68 16-channel Modular Analog Mixing Console

16-channel Split/Inline Analog Mixing Console with 16 Preamps, 48V Phantom Power, 3-band EQs, 8 Subgroups, Monitor Management, Talkback, and LED Bar-graph Meter Bridge
$13,750.00
Or $382.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
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Neve Genesys Black G32 - 32 Faders, 16-channel Analog Mixing Console with DAW Control

16-channel, 32-fader Analog Recording Console with Digital Control, Instant Reset, Touchscreen DAW Display, 5.1 Monitoring, LED Meter Bridge, and Console Stand
$75,950.00
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Solid State Logic BiG SiX 18-input Desktop Analog Mixer and Interface

18-input Analog Recording Console with 4 SuperAnalogue Preamp Channels with Per-channel Compressors, Per-channel 3-band EQ, 9 Long-throw Faders, 18 Summing Channels, G Bus Compressor, Talkback with LMC, 16-in/16-out USB-C Audio Interface, and SSL Production Pack
$3,299.99
Or $92.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Bundle Savings Available! Certified Open Box available for $2,969.99
Rated 4.4/5 Stars (25)
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Trident Audio Developments Trident 88 16-channel Modular Analog Mixing Console

16-channel, 8-bus Modular Analog Recording Console with Meter Bridge
$32,750.00
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Solid State Logic SiX 6-channel Desktop Analog Mixer

6-channel Analog Mixer with 2 SuperAnalogue Mic Preamps and 12 Line Inputs During Mixdown; 2 Mono Recording Channels, 2 Stereo Line Channels, 2 Cue Buses, and G Series Master Bus Compressor
$1,449.99
Or $41.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
B-stock available for $1,349.10
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (55)
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Neve 8424 24-channel Analog Mixing Console

24-channel Analog Mixing Console with 2 x 1073 Mic/Line Preamps, 2 Smart Routing DI Inputs, Marinair Transformers, 2 x 500 Series Slots, and Snapshot Recall System
$24,950.00
Or $694.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Solid State Logic Origin 16-channel Analog Studio Console

16-channel Studio Console with PureDrive Preamps, E-Series EQ, and Stereo Bus Compressor
$39,999.00
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Trident Audio Developments Trident 68 24-channel Modular Analog Mixing Console

24-channel Split/Inline Analog Mixing Console with 24 Preamps, 48V Phantom Power, 3-band EQs, 8 Subgroups, Monitor Management, Talkback, and LED Bar-graph Meter Bridge
$17,500.00
Or $487.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (4)
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Neve 8424 24-channel Analog Mixing Console - Motorized Faders

24-channel Analog Mixing Console with 2 x 1073 Mic/Line Preamps, 2 Smart Routing DI Inputs, Marinair Transformers, 2 x 500 Series Slots, Motorized Faders, and Snapshot Recall System
$29,950.00
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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TASCAM Studio Bridge 24-track Analog Multitrack Recorder and USB Audio Interface

24-in/24-out Analog Console and 48kHz/24-bit USB Interface 24-channel Multitrack Recorder, 6 x 8-channel DB25, MTC Out, 1/4" Click Out, DAW Transport Controls, and Bundled Software
$999.00
Or $28.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.4/5 Stars (7)
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$5,500.00 Off!

Audient ASP4816-HE 16-channel Recording Console - Heritage Edition

16-channel Compact-format In-line Analog Console with Splittable EQ, Mix Bus Compressor, and Vintage Mix Bus Processor
$16,499.99
Or $459.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Solid State Logic BiG SiX 18-input Desktop Analog Mixer and Interface Certified Open Box

18-input Analog Recording Console with 4 SuperAnalogue Preamp Channels with Per-channel Compressors, Per-channel 3-band EQ, 9 Long-throw Faders, 18 Summing Channels, G Bus Compressor, Talkback with LMC, 16-in/16-out USB-C Audio Interface, and SSL Production Pack
$2,969.99
Or $83.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.4/5 Stars (25)
In Stock
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Solid State Logic SiX 6-channel Desktop Analog Mixer

6-channel Analog Mixer with 2 SuperAnalogue Mic Preamps and 12 Line Inputs During Mixdown; 2 Mono Recording Channels, 2 Stereo Line Channels, 2 Cue Buses, and G Series Master Bus Compressor
$1,349.10
Or $38.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (55)
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Solid State Logic Matrix2 Delta Mixing Console and Control Surface Certified Open Box

40-input, 16-channel SuperAnalogue Console with Analog Summing, Total Recall, Integrated DAW Control, and X-Rack Integration
$18,899.99
Or $3,150.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (6)
In Stock
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Trident Audio Developments Trident 88 24-channel Modular Analog Mixing Console

24-channel, 8-bus Modular Analog Recording Console with Meter Bridge
$41,750.00
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Trident Audio Developments Trident 78 16-channel Analog Mixing Console

16-channel, 8-bus Semi-modular Analog Recording Console with Meter Bridge
$21,000.00
Or $584.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Certified Open Box available for $18,900.00
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Trident Audio Developments Trident 78 24-channel Analog Mixing Console

24-channel, 8-bus Semi-modular Analog Recording Console with Meter Bridge
$27,500.00
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$5,000.00 Off While Supplies Last!

Solid State Logic XL-Desk SuperAnalogue Mixer with 8 x 611EQ E Series EQs

24-channel/44-input SuperAnalogue Mixer with 8 VHD Preamps, 4 Stereo Mix Buses, 2 Aux Buses, and 18 x 500 Series Rack Slots Preloaded with 8 SSL 611EQ E Series Equalizer Modules and 1 (2-slot) Master Bus Compressor Module
$21,999.99
Or $612.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
In Stock
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API 2448 24-channel Recording and Mixing Console with Automation

24-channel Analog Recording Console with Final Touch Fader Automation System
$105,900.00
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API 2448 24-channel Recording and Mixing Console

24-channel Analog Recording Console
$93,900.00
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API 1608-II 16-channel Recording and Mixing Console

16-channel Analog Recording Console
$53,900.00
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API 1608-II 16-channel Recording and Mixing Console with Automation

16-channel Analog Recording Console with Final Touch Fader Automation System
$64,900.00
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Solid State Logic AWS 948 48-channel Analog Mixing Console with DAW Control

24-channel/48-input/8-bus SuperAnalogue Mixing Console and Control Surface with 24 Motorized Faders, Onboard Signal Processing, and Delta-Control Integration of Console and DAW Automation
$141,095.90
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Rupert Neve Designs 5060 Centerpiece 24x2 Desktop Mixer - Shelford Edition Certified Open Box

24x2 Summing Mixer with Class A Mix Buss, Custom Transformers, Mix Buss Insert Points, DAW Transport Control, and VU Meters - Shelford Edition
$10,799.10
Or $300.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Solid State Logic Duality Fuse 48-channel SuperAnalogue Console

48-channel In-line Analog Recording Console with Integrated DAW and Plug-in Control, SuperAnalogue and VHD Preamps, G and E Series 4-band EQ, and Fusion Processing
$396,000.00
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Solid State Logic Duality Fuse 96-channel SuperAnalogue Console

96-channel In-line Analog Recording Console with Integrated DAW and Plug-in Control, SuperAnalogue and VHD Preamps, G and E Series 4-band EQ, and Fusion Processing
$649,500.00
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Solid State Logic Duality Fuse 24-channel SuperAnalogue Console

24-channel In-line Analog Recording Console with Integrated DAW and Plug-in Control, SuperAnalogue and VHD Preamps, G and E Series 4-band EQ, and Fusion Processing
$269,500.00
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Solid State Logic Duality Fuse 72-channel SuperAnalogue Console

72-channel In-line Analog Recording Console with Integrated DAW and Plug-in Control, SuperAnalogue and VHD Preamps, G and E Series 4-band EQ, and Fusion Processing
$518,000.00
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Harrison Audio 32Classic 32-channel In-line Console

32-channel In-line Analog Recording Console with Dante AoIP Network Interface and up to 64 Channels of Dante I/O
$99,999.99
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Harrison Audio 32Classic 48-channel In-line Console

48-channel In-line Analog Recording Console with Dante AoIP Network Interface and up to 96 Channels of Dante I/O
$160,999.00
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Neve Genesys Black G3D - 32 Faders, 16-channel Analog Mixing Console with Dolby Atmos Control

16-channel, 32-fader Analog Console with Dolby Atmos 3D Mixing and Monitoring, Full Digital Control, Instant Reset, Touchscreen DAW Display, LED Meter Bridge, and Console Stand
$94,695.00
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Neve Genesys G3D - 48 Faders, 24-channel Analog Mixing Console with Dolby Atmos Control

24-channel, 48-fader Analog Console with Dolby Atmos 3D Mixing and Monitoring, Full Digital Control, Instant Reset, LED Meter Bridge, and Console Stand
$115,695.00
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Solid State Logic System T S300-32 Broadcast Console

Network Native Compact Control Surface with 32+1 Faders, 2 Multi-gesture Touchscreens, and 9.1.6 Monitor Section
$123,646.00
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Solid State Logic System T S300-16 Broadcast Console

Network Native Compact Control Surface with 16+1 Faders, Multi-gesture Touchscreen, and 9.1.6 Monitor Section
$103,080.00
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Wolff Audio Console ST 32-channel Analog Console with Automation

32-channel Large-format Analog Recording Console with 32 Preamps, 32 EQs, and Flying-fader Automation
$105,999.99
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Wolff Audio Console ST 48-channel Analog Console with Automation

48-channel Large-format Analog Recording Console with 48 Preamps, 48 EQs, and Flying-fader Automation
$149,999.99
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Wolff Audio Console ST 16-channel Analog Console with Automation

16-channel Large-format Analog Recording Console with 16 Preamps, 16 EQs, and Flying-fader Automation
$57,999.99
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Wolff Audio Console ST 24-channel Analog Console with Automation

24-channel Large-format Analog Recording Console with 24 Preamps, 24 EQs, and Flying-fader Automation
$81,999.99
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Wolff Audio Console ST 32-channel Analog Console

32-channel Large-format Analog Recording Console with 32 Preamps and 32 EQs
$89,999.99
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About Recording Consoles


Many of our favorite albums owe their distinctive sounds to the consoles they were tracked and mixed on — from the Beatles' Abbey Road (an EMI TG12345) to Foo Fighters' Wasting Light (an API 1608). The producers and artists on these records understood the benefits of bridging premium sonics with flexible routing in a central control station known as the recording console.


As recording studios have migrated homeward and mixing has become increasingly digital, however, the use of large-format recording consoles in modern production has become less common. Nonetheless, for industry titans like Bob Clearmountain and Chris Lord-Alge (both SSL users), the console remains the gold standard for producing music.


Are you looking to incorporate some of that old-school workflow into your recording setup? Mix on faders? Gain-stage on meter bridges? Twist knobs to effect real-time changes? You've come to the right place! For over four decades, Sweetwater has helped professionals like you get their hands on the consoles of their dreams. Whether you're after the stereo glue of a Trident Series 80 or the heritage tone of an Audient ASP, Sweetwater has the board for you.


Why Choose a Recording Console


Analog mojo under the hood


The first aspect of recording consoles you'll want to understand is the channel strip. One reason recording consoles are considerably more expensive than most sound-reinforcement mixers with the same number of channels is that recording consoles include studio-grade components. To put this into perspective, the preamps and the equalizer sections in many of these studio mixers would cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars in equivalent 500 Series modules. In effect, these channel strips replace a sizable gear rack and eliminate the need to deal with a sprawling patchbay.


Speaking of routing, the analog circuitry at work in these studio mixers is another aspect of what makes them so special. For starters, there's the analog signal path itself. Component to component, including the way each channel strip connects to each bus, recording consoles feature signal paths that are almost always entirely comprised of discrete analog circuitry. This includes top-shelf transformers, premium resistors, and specialty capacitors, a recipe that results in the sound you'd expect from premium studio channel gear.


Flexible routing for any need


In use, recording consoles offer major advantages for both recording and playback. Historically, one of the features that helped establish a console as a studio mixer was the direct outs, and that's still largely true, except in the case of some digital boards that perform functions such as acting as a control surface and/or audio interface. The traditional routing, however, is simple. Although it stems from a time when we recorded on 2-inch tape, it's still applicable to modern audio interface-DAW workflows.


Here's how it works, assuming you have an audio interface with at least as many inputs and outputs as your recording console. Connect your sources to the preamp inputs on your mixer, connect the channel outs to your audio interface, and finally, take the corresponding outputs from your audio interface and connect them to the line inputs on your mixer. This lets you record individual channels or play them back through your mixer, depending on if you select mic or line input. And with the flexible routing, such as multiple auxiliary buses and groups, this is just one example of how you can use a studio mixer to record.


Analog summing defrosts digital mixes


One additional reason Sweetwater engineers recommend recording consoles is their summing. In fact, summing is one of the key points of more popular and affordable studio mixers. Typically, you sum by mixing your tracks down to stems and then sending the stems to individual channels on your console. While they're available, you'll usually keep the preamp at unity gain and leave the EQ, inserts, and any additional in-line processing out of it. The big benefit is when your tracks come together in the final mix, where the high-end analog circuitry provides the kind of organic character so often missing from digital recordings.


Find Your Next Recording Console at Sweetwater


At Sweetwater, we understand a recording console is a big investment. That's why our Sales Engineers are trained to help you find the gear you won't regret. Call us at (800) 222-4700 for a personal console recommendation based on your needs, wants, and budget.

What are the most popular brands for Recording Consoles on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular Recording Consoles on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Trident Audio Developments Trident 68 16-channel Modular Analog Mixing Console

    3 reviews

    $13,750.00

  2. Neve Genesys Black G32 - 32 Faders, 16-channel Analog Mixing Console with DAW Control

    2 reviews

    $75,950.00

  3. Solid State Logic BiG SiX 18-input Desktop Analog Mixer and Interface

    25 reviews

    $3,299.99

  4. Neve 8424 24-channel Analog Mixing Console - Motorized Faders

    1 review

    $29,950.00

  5. Audient ASP4816-HE 16-channel Recording Console - Heritage Edition

    1 review

    $16,499.99

Why shop Recording Consoles at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Recording Consoles, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Recording Consoles, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.