ART TubeMix vs Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer
ART TubeMix vs Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
ART TubeMix or Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer? It is a toss-up — take the ART TubeMix.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ART TubeMix takes Routing, the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer takes Creator Features. With the trade even, $159.01 is the tiebreaker, and the ART TubeMix is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need creator features — get the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | ART TubeMix | Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Routing | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Creator Features | 6.7/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 4.7/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ART TubeMix
Hybrid analog mixer with tube stage character for warm voice and instrument routing.
On paper the ART TubeMix takes aux sends (2, +1). It gives up onboard effects to the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer. It is the cheaper of the two, by $159.01.
Leads on
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Aux Sends +121
Aux sends create separate mixes — one for your headphones, another for a guest or the stream.
Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
On paper the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer takes onboard effects (Yes). It gives up aux sends to the ART TubeMix. That costs $159.01 more than the ART TubeMix.
Leads on
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Onboard EffectsYesNo
Built-in effects handle compression and EQ without routing through your computer.
Where they’re identical
These 5 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 2
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Bluetooth No
- Records to SD Card No
The Record
22 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The ART TubeMix is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between ART TubeMix and Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer?
The clearest difference is onboard effects, which the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer has and the ART TubeMix does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 5 specs, including phantom power, XLR inputs and headphone outputs. Two audio mixers from ART and Allen, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, ART TubeMix or Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer?
It is a toss-up — take the ART TubeMix. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ART TubeMix takes Routing, the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer takes Creator Features. With the trade even, $159.01 is the tiebreaker, and the ART TubeMix is the cheaper side of it.
What do the ART TubeMix and Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer have in common?
Both share 5 specifications in the catalog, including phantom power (Yes), XLR inputs (2), headphone outputs (1) and bluetooth (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer worth the extra $159 over the ART TubeMix?
The Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer costs $299.00 against $139.99, a difference of $159. The premium buys onboard effects (Yes). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.