Behringer FLOW 8 vs ART TubeMix
Behringer FLOW 8 vs ART TubeMix: Get the Behringer FLOW 8. The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Channels, Routing and Creator Features. It is also the cheaper of the...
The Ruling
Behringer FLOW 8 or ART TubeMix? Get the Behringer FLOW 8.
The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Channels, Routing and Creator Features. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $36.91.
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 FLOW 8 | ART TubeMix |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Routing | 10/10 | 6/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 3.3/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 8.4/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer FLOW 8
Digital streaming mixer with app control, scene recall, and USB audio connectivity.
On paper the Behringer FLOW 8 takes onboard effects (Yes), bluetooth (Yes), USB audio channels (10, +8) and XLR inputs (4, +2). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $36.91.
Leads on
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Onboard EffectsYesNo
Built-in effects handle compression and EQ without routing through your computer.
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BluetoothYesNo
Bluetooth brings phone call-ins and music into the mix wirelessly.
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USB Audio Channels +8102
More USB channels let your computer receive each source separately instead of one stereo mix.
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XLR Inputs +242
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
ART TubeMix
Hybrid analog mixer with tube stage character for warm voice and instrument routing.
It gives up onboard effects and bluetooth to the Behringer FLOW 8. That costs $36.91 more than the Behringer FLOW 8.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 3 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Phantom Power Yes
- Aux Sends 2
- 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 Behringer FLOW 8 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 FLOW 8 and ART TubeMix?
The clearest difference is onboard effects, which the Behringer FLOW 8 has and the ART TubeMix does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 4 specs. They match on 3 specs, including phantom power, aux sends and records to SD card. Two audio mixers from Behringer and ART, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer FLOW 8 or ART TubeMix?
Get the Behringer FLOW 8. The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Channels, Routing and Creator Features. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $36.91.
What do the Behringer FLOW 8 and ART TubeMix have in common?
Both share 3 specifications in the catalog, including phantom power (Yes), aux sends (2) and records to SD card (No). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the ART TubeMix worth the extra $37 over the Behringer FLOW 8?
The ART TubeMix costs $235.91 against $199.00, a difference of $37. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the Behringer FLOW 8 anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.