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September 18, 2024
Choosing between a powered vs unpowered mixer depends on your setup needs. For easy portability, the Behringer Wing 48-Channel Mixer is perfect for small gigs, while unpowered mixers from GTR Direct offer scalability for larger venues with external amplifiers.
January 26, 2024
Deciding between active speakers and passive speakers? This post compares the two - from built-in amps for ease of use to external amps, and sound quality.