Quick Take
The first decision in music audio production is usually the same: learn how sound behaves before you buy gear, or buy the gear and learn as you route. This roundup pairs two Mix Pro Audio books with two mixers. Listed prices run from $5.00 for a used live-sound paperback to $99.95 for a new mixing console. If you are still building mental models of signal flow, the books are a natural first stop. If you already have instruments and a computer, a console may be the next purchase.
At a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Live Sound Reinforcement (Mix Pro Audio Series) | USD 5.00 | |
| The AudioPro Home Recording Course, Volume 1 | USD 9.12 | |
| 16 Channel Studio Audio Mixer Bluetooth USB/Bluetooth Sound Mixing Console | USD 99.95 | |
| 16 Channel Studio Audio Mixer Bluetooth USB Digital Sound Mixing Console Board | USD 96.99 |
Decision Matrix
| If you... | Start here |
|---|---|
| want to understand live sound before touching hardware | Live Sound Reinforcement |
| want a structured home-recording course | The AudioPro Home Recording Course, Volume 1 |
| need a new mixer and want the product name to say "Digital" | 16 Channel Studio Audio Mixer Bluetooth USB Digital Sound Mixing Console Board |
| want a new mixer whose name leads with the USB/Bluetooth sound console | 16 Channel Studio Audio Mixer Bluetooth USB/Bluetooth Sound Mixing Console |
Product Notes
Live Sound Reinforcement (Mix Pro Audio Series)
This is the entry to the Mix Pro Audio Series that focuses on the science and practice of reinforcing live sound. The 2nd edition, written by Scott Hunter Stark, is a trade paperback in Very Good condition. It explains recording and reproduction techniques, with an emphasis on instruction and study, so it suits someone who wants to understand why a system behaves a certain way before turning knobs. Choose it for the 2nd-edition live-sound content and the Very Good pre-owned copy. The tradeoff is that you are buying used, not new, so expect the normal wear of a Very Good copy.
The AudioPro Home Recording Course, Volume 1
Bill Gibson's course is the one to grab when you want a guided path through home recording without a console in front of you. The item is a trade paperback in Good condition, with all pages and the cover intact. It may include notes, highlighting, or previous owner labels, which is typical of a Good pre-owned copy. Choose it for the structured, volume-based course approach and the Recording and Audio Technology series context. The limitation is the same used-copy reality: the spine and cover show signs of wear, and the previous reader may have left marks. If you are comfortable with that, the learning content is the point.
16 Channel Studio Audio Mixer Bluetooth USB/Bluetooth Sound Mixing Console
This is the new console in the group, with 16 channels, Bluetooth, USB, a 3-band equalizer, and 16 tracks as the headline details. The feature set includes wide application, novel appearance, easy installation, and easy operation. Choose it when the console-style name fits your studio and you want a new unit rather than a used book. The limitation is naming: the title stays with "USB/Bluetooth Sound Mixing Console" and does not include the "Digital Sound Mixing Console Board" wording used by the other 16-channel mixer, so if that descriptor is important, look to its counterpart.
16 Channel Studio Audio Mixer Bluetooth USB Digital Sound Mixing Console Board
This is the other new 16-channel mixer, and the title says one thing the previous console does not: Digital. The details include Bluetooth, USB, a three-band equalizer on the main channel, a frequency response of 20Hz-30kHz±0.5dB, and crosstalk greater than 85dB. Choose it when you want "Digital" in the product name and at least a few specifications to match. The limitation is that, like the other console, it is a mixer only; if you need signal-flow instruction, pair it with one of the Mix Pro Audio books.
Final Recommendation
Start with Live Sound Reinforcement if you want the 2nd-edition live-sound text. Pick The AudioPro Home Recording Course, Volume 1 for a structured course. For hardware, choose the 16 Channel Studio Audio Mixer Bluetooth USB Digital Sound Mixing Console Board when you want the digital descriptor and the included specifications, or choose the 16 Channel Studio Audio Mixer Bluetooth USB/Bluetooth Sound Mixing Console if the console-style title fits first. The decision comes down to whether you want a book or a board in front of you first.
