Console upgrade guide

Your livestream deserves a digital mixer.

Stream Sounds mixes your livestream remotely, and that only works with a digital console. An analog board can’t send separate channels to our mix computer or be reached over the network. The good news: an upgrade that works with us costs less than most churches expect.

Multichannel USBEvery mic and instrument goes into our livestream mix as its own track, so we can mix the broadcast separately from the room.
Network controlOur engineers can connect and support your system from anywhere, with no trip to your building.
Quick startOnce your digital mixer is installed, we can usually start your setup within 24 hours of enrollment.

Recommended mixers.

Each of these has a USB audio interface built in that sends many channels at once. Pick based on how many inputs you need on a Sunday.

Smaller budgets · 18–24 USB channels

Behringer X Air XR18

$509
Rack / tablet18×18 USB
  • 16 mic preamps
  • Lowest-cost way off analog
  • Controlled from a tablet or computer
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Allen & Heath CQ-20B

$999.99
Rack / stagebox24×22 USB
  • 16 mic preamps
  • Allen & Heath sound quality in a compact box
  • Built-in Wi-Fi for control
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Allen & Heath CQ-18T

$1,199.99
Desk with touchscreen24×22 USB
  • 16 mic preamps
  • Touchscreen for your in-room operator
  • Small enough for tight booths
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Best value · 32 USB channels

Behringer X32 Rack

$979
Rack32×32 USB
  • 16 onboard preamps, expandable with stageboxes
  • An industry workhorse
  • Best value for 32-channel USB
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Behringer X32 Producer

$1,499
Desk (rackmountable)32×32 USB
  • 16 preamps with motorized faders
  • Hands-on control for your room operator
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Behringer X32 Compact

$1,649
Desk32×32 USB
  • 16 preamps, 17 motorized faders
  • Full-size feel in a smaller footprint
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Room to grow · 48–64 USB channels

Behringer WING Rack

$1,799
Rack with touchscreen48×48 USB
  • Flagship sound and routing
  • 48 channels of USB built in, no card needed
  • Our top pick for most churches
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PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE 16

$1,799.99
Desk64×64 USB
  • 16 preamps
  • Massive USB channel count
  • Sale price through 12/31/26
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Behringer WING Compact

$2,799
Desk48×48 USB
  • WING power with physical faders
  • Great if a volunteer runs the room
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Prices are Sweetwater list prices as of November 2026 and may change.

Got your digital mixer in?

Once your new console is installed, book a free call. We’ll connect to it and get your livestream sounding the way your church sounds in person.

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