Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer vs BEACN Studio Audio Interface
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer vs BEACN Studio Audio Interface compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer or BEACN Studio Audio Interface? Get the BEACN Studio Audio Interface, narrowly.
The BEACN Studio Audio Interface wins Mic Inputs — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $249, so the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer stays the pick if $50 matters more than those specs.
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 | Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer | BEACN Studio Audio Interface |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Power | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 8/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer
Compact desktop streaming mixer/interface with tactile controls for mic and monitor balancing.
It gives up XLR inputs to the BEACN Studio Audio Interface. It is the cheaper of the two, by $50.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
BEACN Studio Audio Interface
Streaming-focused audio interface with creator routing, clean preamps, and low-latency monitoring.
On paper the BEACN Studio Audio Interface takes XLR inputs (2, +1). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $50.00 more than the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer.
Leads on
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XLR Inputs +121
More XLR inputs let you record multiple microphones simultaneously.
Where they’re identical
These 10 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Sample Rate 48kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- Loopback Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- MIDI I/O None
- Bus Powered Yes
The Record
19 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 BEACN Studio Audio Interface 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 Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer and BEACN Studio Audio Interface?
The largest gap is XLR inputs, where the BEACN Studio Audio Interface leads — 2 against 1. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 10 specs, including connection type, sample rate and bit depth. Two audio interfaces from Audio-Technica and BEACN, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer or BEACN Studio Audio Interface?
Get the BEACN Studio Audio Interface, narrowly. The BEACN Studio Audio Interface wins Mic Inputs — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $249, so the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer stays the pick if $50 matters more than those specs.
What do the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer and BEACN Studio Audio Interface have in common?
Both share 10 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), sample rate (48kHz), bit depth (24-bit) and phantom power (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the BEACN Studio Audio Interface worth the extra $50 over the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer?
The BEACN Studio Audio Interface costs $249.00 against $199.00, a difference of $50. The premium buys XLR inputs (2). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.