ART USB Mix 3 Channel Audio Mixer with USB Interface, 500g

The ART USB Mix 3 Channel Microphone, Instrument, and Line Mixer is a compact and versatile computer audio interface, perfect for converting analogue signals from a variety of sources into clean USB audio for your PC or Mac.

This mixer provides an excellent starting point for personal home studio recording or for anyone needing a robust solution for mobile location recording. It is powered directly via USB from your computer, eliminating the need for a separate power supply in many situations, making it highly portable.

Key Features & Connectivity

Channels 1 and 2 offer flexible connectivity with combined microphone (balanced XLR) and instrument (unbalanced 6.3mm TS) inputs, featuring switchable impedances to match your source perfectly. These channels are equipped with switchable, low-noise +48V phantom power for powering condenser microphones.

Channel 3 provides balanced 6.3mm TRS inputs for stereo or mono line-level sources, such as keyboards, drum machines, or playback devices. For output, the unit features 6.3mm TRS output jacks that work with both balanced and unbalanced lines, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of studio monitors or PA systems.

Additional connectivity includes a convenient 3.5mm TRS stereo Aux/MP3 input for playing backing tracks or other audio, and a stereo 6.3mm TRS headphone jack with its own independent level control for precise output monitoring. The mixer boasts independent level controls for both input sets, the main output, and the headphone monitor, giving you complete command over your mix. A red LED signal/clip indicator on channels 1-2 helps you maintain optimal levels and avoid distortion.

Setup & Build Quality

The ART USB Mix is designed for hassle-free operation, requiring no special drivers with most modern versions of Windows, macOS, and Linux. It comes complete with a USB cable, an AC adaptor for standalone power, and a copy of Aud