The Truth About USB Mixers (Mixers vs Audio Interfaces)

In this episode we will discuss USB Multi track Mixers and Analog Mixers in the modern music production studio environment. We will discuss common use cases and pitfalls related to using a mixer in a modern studio. I will provide some references for several mixers that I have used over the years and also provide some recommendations for mixers that I would use today in my studio. What’s your favorite analog or USB Mixer right now and what do you use it for? Let me know in the comments! (Affiliate Links) My current Audio Mixer: Rodecaster Pro 2 https://amzn.to/4j2l9Wr My current Monitor Controller: SPL 2Control Monitor Controller https://amzn.to/41Vb6vU More Monitor Controllers: Dangerous Music Monitor ST https://amzn.to/3JpJ19O Antelope Audio Satori Gen 2 https://amzn.to/45PuaNu Follow me on Twitch:   / altruwesttv   Donations: Cash App: https://cash.app/$Altruwest Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/Altruwest https://streamelements.com/altruwest/tip Memberships: Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @altruwest   Book a Consultation: https://altruwest.com/product-categor... Purchase the Sound Mind E-Book https://altruwest.com/product/the-sou... Affiliate Links: Use our affiliate links below to purchase the tools we use to produce these videos (We receive a commission from purchases made via the links below) Looking to purchase a new audio interface for your studio? Get 15% off MAP on RME Audio interfaces: https://www.rme-usa.com Use the discount code: Altruwest Video Main Camera: Sony A6100 https://amzn.to/4ikNCqv Lense: Sigma 16mm E-Mount https://amzn.to/41IVriy Secondary Camera: Sony ZV E10 2 https://amzn.to/4bMSKkL Video Capture Card: Elgato Cam Link 4k https://amzn.to/4hqzfiX Lighting: Neewer FS150B LED https://amzn.to/41IC7SE Softbox: Neewer 35.4 Octagonal https://amzn.to/4iMJb7H Elgato Stream Deck Mk2 https://amzn.to/4hv7VQK Microphone: Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/4bMTer5 Headphones: DT770 https://amzn.to/4iICEei Audiotechnica M20x https://amzn.to/3QSAKvx Trackball: Kensington Expert Pro https://amzn.to/3FMo0EA Chapters: Here's a chapter list for the video: • Intro (00:00) • Introduction to USB Mixers vs. Audio Interfaces (02:08) • Speaker's Personal History with Mixers (16:12) • Mixers for Monitor Management (18:16) • Mixers for Sound Design and Coloration (19:50) • Mixers for Signal Consolidation (20:58) • Mixers for Content Creation and Live Streaming (23:00) • Challenges and Limitations of Lower-End Mixers (25:40) • Current Mixer Use (Rodecaster Pro 2) (38:00) • High-Quality Mixers for Sound Design and Recording (42:14) • Conclusion: Do You Need a Mixer? (48:42)