Neither Allen & Heath ZED-10 nor Soundcraft EFX8 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 95 Audio Mixer expert endorsements , however neither Allen & Heath ZED-10 nor Soundcraft EFX8 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Audio Mixer received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Yamaha MG10XU or other critically acclaimed Audio Mixers of this month.
For reference, Yamaha MG10XU received 4 endorsements this month, from Spy (4 Jan 2021), Vlog Tribe Podcast Insights (21 Sep 2021) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | American Songwriter  | BestReviews  | BestCovery  | Music Radar  | Spy  | Vlog Tribe  | Hustlr  | Podcast Insights 
| Music Critic  | stilt.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $268 |  Yamaha MG10XU The Yamaha MG10XU mixer is a versatile and reliable tool with 24 built-in effects presets, audio interface capabilities, and 10 input channels, making it suitable for a range of use cases. | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 9 | 8 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $380 |  Allen & Heath ZED-10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $529 |  Soundcraft EFX8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Allen & Heath ZED-10 
Soundcraft EFX8 Customers like Allen & Heath ZED-10 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Soundcraft EFX8
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Allen & Heath ZED-10, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Soundcraft EFX8.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling audio mixer receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Both Allen & Heath ZED-10 and Soundcraft EFX8 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
| Allen & Heath ZED-10 | |
| Soundcraft EFX8 | |
| Median best-selling Audio Mixer |
In comparison:
Maker Hart Loop Mixer ranks #59 out of 116. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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Soundcraft EFX8 is more popular than Allen & Heath ZED-10
It's fairly safe to say that Soundcraft EFX8 is a more popular audio mixer than Allen & Heath ZED-10, based on its 50+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Allen & Heath ZED-10 and Soundcraft EFX8 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TC-Helicon GoXLR | $398 |
In comparison:
 9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Behringer PMP6000 | $639 | 2 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
 | Mackie ProFX Series | $346 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Mackie PROFX16 | $510 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | American Songwriter | BestReviews | BestCovery | Music Radar | Spy | Vlog Tribe | Hustlr | Podcast Insights | Music Critic | stilt.com |
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| 1 | - | $268 | Yamaha MG10XU The Yamaha MG10XU mixer is a versatile and reliable tool with 24 built-in effects presets, audio interface capabilities, and 10 input channels, making it suitable for a range of use cases. | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 9 | 8 | - |
| 2 | New * | $165 |  Yamaha MG06X The Yamaha MG06X mixer is highly regarded for its built-in effects, recording capabilities, connectivity options, and portability, making it a versatile and convenient audio solution for various users. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $398 |  TC-Helicon GoXLR The TC-Helicon GoXLR mixer is a versatile and user-friendly audio mixer that offers customizable effects and audio parameters, making it ideal for content creators, streamers, podcasters, and musicians who want to produce high-quality audio. | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Alto Professional ZMX122FX | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | 7 | - |
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Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
- The compact ZED range of mixers feature the same high-level audio and build quality as A&H’s large format touring consoles, with separate internal channel boards, Neutrik connectors and every pot fixed to the chassis.
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- 8+2 and 12+2 channel frame sizes
- Built-in 24 bit Lexicon digital effects processor
- XLR-type and 1/4 inch metal jack connector sockets
- RCA phono stereo playback inputs and record outputs
- TRS insert sockets and inserts on all mono inputs
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Allen & Heath ZED-10 is a well-known option in the middle of the audio mixers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio mixers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Behringer XENYX X2442USB or Behringer X-DANTE .
Allen & Heath ZED-10 is $45.69 more expensive than an average audio mixer ($334.30).
Soundcraft EFX8 is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio mixers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Soundcraft Ui16 or Mackie PROFX16 .
Soundcraft EFX8 is $194.70 more expensive than an average audio mixer ($334.30).
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