Allen & Heath MixWizard WZ4 16:2 Professional Rack-Mount Mixer

The MixWizard is the analog desk that refuses to die, because it does what installs and gigging bands still need: sixteen real preamps with full EQ, six aux sends for wedges, sixteen direct outs for recording, onboard effects, and 100 mm faders — all in a chassis that rack-mounts or sits on a table. No tablets, no firmware, no menu diving: every function is a physical knob. Allen & Heath's British EQ is most of the reason people buy it twice.

• 16 in, 6 aux
• 16 direct outs
• Built-in FX
• Rackmount