The Rockville RPM85 is presented by the company to be one of the best sounding powered mixers on the market.

The RPM85 features 8 channels with independent gain, EQ, and reverb.

A graphic EQ, USB and SD playback with independent aux volume rounds out the features.

All this is housed in a sturdy wooden enclosure.

Features

• Inputs: 8 x XLR/1/4" per channel, 1 x 1/4" TRS Effects send/return, 2 x RCA Aux in
• Channels: 8
• Power Rating: 225W x 2 @ 8 Ohms, 300w x 2 @ 4 Ohms (RMS)
• Phantom power: 8 Channels
• Equalizer: 5-Band Graphic EQ
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4" Speaker out, 1 x 1/4" Line out
• Onboard FX: echo, and delay
• Weight: 25.4 Lbs

Pros

The RPM85 presents great value for a lot of users. The unit was noted to have more than adequate power for small venues and bars. One user noted that the sound quality was clear and precise without obvious distortion or wayward harmonics.

Cons

Lack of a dedicated monitor out was a deal breaker for some.

Overall

For the price, it's hard to beat the Rockville RPM85 for power and clarity. While the unit's simplicity may be a downside for some, the build, sound quality and power more than make up for it.

The Rockville RPM 1870 is an 18-channel console format powered mixer with USB input and Bluetooth.

One of the primary goals established by Rockville was clear sound with XDR2 Mic preamps (similar to those used by Mackie).

Each channel has an AUX send and return for inserts as well as 16 built-in 24-bit effects.

Features:

• Inputs: 16 x XLR / Line In inputs with individual Inserts and 2 x 1/4" Stereo input
• Channels: 16
• Power Rating: 2 x 750 Watts @ 4 Ohm, 500 Watts x 2 @ 8 Ohm (RMS)
• Phantom power: 16 Channels
• Equalizer: 2 x 7 band EQ
• Outputs: 2 x Speakon Out (Powered), 2 x XLR Main (unpowered), 2 x 1/4" Main (Balanced), 2 x RCA, 1 x 1/4" Headphone out
• Onboard FX: reverb, chorus, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger and various multi-effects
• Weight: 33.07 Lbs

Pros

The output was noted by users to be "pristine" and clear with lots of headroom. The preamps and amplifier get a lot of praise for being able to drive speakers to a satisfying volume. Compared to bringing a mixer and separate amplifier, the RPM1870 also gets good comments about its weight.

Cons

The fan can get loud. A small number of users experienced USB not functioning properly.

Overall

If you want a portable console-style powered mixer with enough inputs for a full band or choir section, the RPM1870 is a good choice.

The Behringer Europower PMP6000 is a powered mixer with a high efficiency class-D output for massive amounts of headroom to push your passive speakers.

It also features 12 studio grade Xenyx preamps for a good amount of clean gain for a variety of inputs including dynamic microphones.

The graphic eq has a built-in feedback detection system where the band lights up to indicate where the feedback is occurring. A useful tool for peace of mind during live sessions.

Dual FX processors enable combinations of delay, reverb and modulations for more versatility.

Features

• Inputs: 12 x XLR, 20 x TRS, 2 x RCA
• Channels: 5
• Power Rating: 2 x 800W RMS @ 4 ohms
• Phantom power: 12 x Channels
• Equalizer: 7-Band Graphic EQ
• Outputs: 2 x speakON, 2 x RCA, 1 x 1/4" (Mono), 2 x TRS (Send), 4 x 1/4" (Return), 2 x Post (FX), 2 x Pre (Monitor)
• Onboard FX: delays, reverbs, modulations, pitch-shifters, and multi-FX
• Weight: 22.9 lbs.

Pros

The wide array of features was praised as most powered mixers rarely take on a "console" format. The 12 Xenyx preamps received praise for the clean gain with a low noise floor. Those looking for a powered mixer in a console format also gravitated towards the Europower PMP6000.

Cons

Might be underpowered for larger venues. Some reliability issues arose when used improperly. While the failure was not from the fault of the mixer, the user noted that it should not have broken so easily.

Overall

For those that want a powered mixer setup but still desire a console format, the Behringer Europower PMP6000 is hard to beat at this price.

At publication time this was the Highest Rated Powered Mixer - for the second year in a row!

This 14-Channel mixer is meant to be an all-in-one answer to the typical needs of small venue sound reinforcement.

It has enough input options and controls for most musical applications, while saving on space and weight.

Features

• Inputs: 8 x XLR, 6 x 1/4" Mono, 6 x 1/4" (CH 1-6), 4 x 1/4" (CH 7-10, Stereo), 4 x 1/4"(CH 11-14, Stereo, RCA)
• Channels: 14
• Power Rating: 350W @ 8 ohms, 500W @ 4 ohms
• Phantom power: 8 Channels
• Equalizer: 9-band Graphic (Main), 3-band Sweepable Mid (Channels), 3-band (Stereo)
• Onboard FX: Reverb, Drum Ambience, Echo, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Autowah, Distortion
• Faders: 14 x 60mm
• Weight: 23 lbs.

Pros

Reliability and sound quality were commended multiple times, prompting many users to not only rate the Yamaha EMX5014C highly, but to also recommend it to others. Ease of use and setup were also brought up often, with special emphasis on how easy to ease to get great sounds with the unit.

Cons

There were a few users who wanted a bit more EQ versatility from the unit, specifically on tweaking the monitor output. Other than that, most have good words to say, even those that deducted some points because of EQ features that they felt were lacking.

Overall

If you're looking for a budget-friendly and reliable 14-channel powered mixer, then check out the Yamaha EMX5014C.