Soundcraft Signature 10 Channel Mixer
- High-Performance Mixing: The Soundcraft Signature 10 boasts 10 input channels, simultaneously delivering exceptional audio quality for several applications.
- Iconic Soundcraft Mic Preamps: Featuring Soundcraft’s Ghost mic preamps, this mixer ensures ultra-low noise performance and high headroom, resulting in pristine audio clarity.
- Professional EQ Control: The Sapphyre British EQ with sweepable mid-bands per channel allows for detailed and musical equalization of vocals and instruments, enhancing overall sound quality.
- Versatile Effects Engine: The integrated Lexicon Effects Engine offers award-winning reverb, delay, chorus and modulation effects, allowing users to enrich their audio mixes effortlessly.
- Dynamic Range Control: The dbx Limiters on input channels provide effective dynamic range control, preventing distortion and ensuring a clean mix, especially in live settings.
- Flexible USB Connectivity: The 2-in/2-out USB interface allows easy recording and playback directly to and from a computer, facilitating seamless integration with digital audio workstations.
- Easy Instrument Connection: With switchable Hi-Z inputs, the Soundcraft Signature 10 mixer enables direct connection of guitars, basses and other instruments. This eliminates the need for additional DI boxes and simplifies audio setups.
- Durable and Reliable Build: The Soundcraft Signature 10 features a robust metal construction designed for tour-grade durability.
Yamaha MG10XU 10-Channel Mixer
- Compact 10-channel mixer: The MG10XU offers versatile input options, including 4 microphone and 10 line inputs (4 mono + 3 stereo), accommodating various audio sources like microphones, instruments, and playback devices.
- High-Performance "D-PRE" Mic Preamps: Equipped with Yamaha's renowned "D-PRE" mic preamps, this mixer ensures crystal-clear sound with rich, natural tones, ideal for both live performances and recording.
- Integrated 1-Knob Compressors: Simplify your sound dynamics with the intuitive 1-knob compressor feature, allowing you to easily control the audio levels and maintain a balanced output across your mix.
- SPX Effects with 24 Presets: Enhance your audio with professional-grade SPX effects, including reverb, delay, and chorus. The MG10XU includes 24 effects presets, offering creative sound-shaping options.
- 24-bit/192kHz USB Audio Interface: The built-in USB interface allows you to connect directly to your computer for high-quality recording and playback. It supports 24-bit/192kHz audio, ensuring studio-grade sound for your projects.
- Compact and Sturdy Design: With its durable metal chassis, the MG10XU is built to last. Its compact size makes it ideal for portable setups, whether you're performing live, recording on the go, or setting up a small studio.
- Versatile Connectivity: The mixer includes balanced XLR outputs for clear signal transmission, a PAD switch on mono inputs to handle high-level audio signals, and +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
- Cubase AI DAW Compatibility: The MG10XU comes with a download version of Cubase AI, a digital audio workstation (DAW) that allows you to record, edit, and mix your music with professional software.
- iPad Compatibility: Connect your iPad using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter to expand your recording and mixing possibilities.
Behringer XENYX 1003B 10-Channel Mixer
- High-Quality Mic Preamps: Equipped with 5 award-winning XENYX microphone preamps, this mixer ensures ultra-low noise performance and a warm, professional sound ideal for both live performances and studio recordings.
- Flexible Input Options: With 10 input channels, including 5 mic inputs and a dedicated stereo line input, you can mix various audio sources simultaneously, making it perfect for complex setups.
- Analog Sound and 3-Band EQ: The analog mixing with a 3-band equalizer (low, mid, and high) allows for precise sound shaping, delivering natural and pure audio, ideal for streaming, podcasting, or live applications.
- Mobile Recording Flexibility: The mixer can operate on optional 9V batteries, providing the ability to record or mix on the go without being tied to a mains power supply, perfect for mobile recordings or outdoor performances.
- Post-Fader FX Send Control: Each channel includes a post-fader FX send, allowing you to integrate external effects processors, adding versatility to your audio effects setup.
- Pre-EQ Monitor Send Control: The mixer offers independent pre-EQ monitor send control per channel, enabling the creation of a custom monitoring mix for improved sound management during live performances or recordings.
- Precise Fader Control: The 60-mm faders for each channel allow for smooth and precise level adjustments, giving you full control over your audio levels during mixing.
- Phantom Power for Condenser Mics: 48V phantom power is available on all mic channels, allowing you to connect condenser microphones for studio-quality sound.
- Superior Output Quality: Delivers crystal-clear monitoring and streaming outputs via high-quality RCA and 1/4" TRS jack connectors, ensuring professional-level sound output for various audio applications.
- Compact and Portable Design: The compact and lightweight design, combined with battery operation, makes the XENYX 1003B a highly portable solution for audio professionals who need flexibility in various environments.
10 channel mixers are widely used in Kenya for medium-sized live performances, small studios and community events where moderate audio control is necessary. These mixers allow for up to 10 input sources, including microphones, instruments, and line-level devices, making them ideal for bands, DJ setups, and event sound systems.
Each channel typically features controls for volume, equalization (EQ), and effects, offering users the flexibility to fine-tune the audio output. Additionally, most 10-channel mixers come with built-in effects such as reverb and delay, balanced inputs (XLR, 1/4″ jacks), and phantom power, ensuring professional-quality sound in a compact format.
Popular 10 channel models in Kenya include the Yamaha MG10XU and Behringer Xenyx Q1002USB, both known for reliability, affordability and easy operation.
