Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer or Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer? Get the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer.
The Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer wins Channels and Routing. It is the pricier of the two at $299, so the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer stays the pick if $200 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 | Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer | Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 2.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Routing | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 3.3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer
Compact analog mixer with USB integration tailored for desktop creator audio chains.
It gives up XLR inputs and aux sends to the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer. It is the cheaper of the two, by $200.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
On paper the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer takes XLR inputs (8, +6) and aux sends (2, +1). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $200.00 more than the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer.
Leads on
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XLR Inputs +682
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
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Aux Sends +121
Aux sends create separate mixes — one for your headphones, another for a guest or the stream.
Where they’re identical
These 6 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Sample Rate 48kHz
- Phantom Power Yes
- Onboard Effects No
- 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 Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer 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 Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer?
The largest gap is XLR inputs, where the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer leads — 8 against 2. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 6 specs, including sample rate, phantom power and onboard effects. Two audio mixers from Behringer and Soundcraft, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer or Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer?
Get the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer. The Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer wins Channels and Routing. It is the pricier of the two at $299, so the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer stays the pick if $200 matters more than those specs.
What do the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer have in common?
Both share 6 specifications in the catalog, including sample rate (48kHz), phantom power (Yes), onboard effects (No) and headphone outputs (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer worth the extra $200 over the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer?
The Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer costs $299.00 against $99.00, a difference of $200. The premium buys XLR inputs (8) and aux sends (2). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.