This is a nice little compact mixing board from Allen & Heath – a very well-respected mixing board maker that is industry standard in large studios. For a simple home studio setup or a solo or duo act live, or even as a preliminary preamp/mixer for things like podcasting, video recording, and content creation, this checks all the boxes; it has everything you need and nothing you don't. 6 channels with 2 XLR inputs and six 1/4" / TRS inputs (including Hi-Z inputs so you don't have to use a DI box to go straight from your instrument). Real proper knobs and sliders and switches, so you'll never have problems with buggy LED screens or digital knobs. Good preamps.
Specs:
2 Mic/Line Inputs with XLR and TRS jack sockets
2 Stereo Inputs with TRS jack sockets
2 Hi-Z Instrument Inputs
2-band EQ and Low Cut Filter
XLR main outputs
48V Phantom Power for condenser mics
A summary of the boxes it checks that are real world value:
* 'Proper' mains connection; no wall warts here!
* Balanced outputs on XLRs
* Decent metering; not just 'peak lights or green, yellow and red LEDS
* Good build-quality with plenty of space to get the digits around the knobs
* Good mic pres with low noise and high headroom
* 48v phantom power
* Performance of a quality sufficient to use as a pair of extra mic pres`
* Output fader
* Standard headphone jack with volume control
* Balanced line inputs
* Hi-pass filters
* Proper PFL
* Control surface at a slight angle for ease of operation
I got a slightly larger board so I could handle more instruments, so I'm selling this. Great little board that won't let you down and is small enough to go with you anywhere.