NEXT Audiocom M1 Digitaal mengpaneel

Compact Digital Stereo Mixer with USB Audio Interface

The NEXT Audiocom M1 is a 4-channel digital stereo mixer that fits in the palm of a hand yet delivers the connectivity of a full studio console. Built around a 24-bit / 192 kHz DSP engine, the unit functions as a traditional mixer or as a plug-and-play USB audio interface for PC recording and live streaming. With Bluetooth v5.0, +48 V phantom power, and 99 onboard effects, this model gives podcasters, mobile DJs, and small-stage performers a single box that replaces a rack of outboard gear.

What Sets the M1 Apart in the Compact Mixer Category

Most ultra-compact mixers strip out either effects or phantom power to save space. This unit keeps both, plus a true Hi-Z instrument input that lets a guitar or bass plug straight into channel 1 without a DI box. An integrated DSP ships with 99 dedicated presets covering Hall, Cathedral, Plate, Spring, Room, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary, Delay, and more. USB stick recording and playback are built in, so a full performance or podcast can be captured without opening a laptop.

Inputs and Outputs — Mixer Connectivity for Hybrid Setups

Hybrid creators need analog and digital I/O in the same chassis, and the M1 delivers both without adapters. Inputs cover microphones, instruments, line sources, Bluetooth audio, USB sticks, and a PC stream, while outputs feed monitors, headphones, and a computer at the same time.

• Inputs: 2 × XLR/TRS combo, 1 × 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 × USB-C, 1 × stereo RCA, 1 × USB — covers mic, instrument, line, Bluetooth, and computer sources in one unit
• Outputs: 2 × balanced TRS, 1 × 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 × USB — feeds main monitors, headphones, and a PC recording feed simultaneously
• Bluetooth v5.0 provides wireless link functionality to stream audio from phones, tablets, laptops, or TVs at up to 10 m without a cable.

Onboard DSP and Effects Engine — Studio Polish in a 0.6 kg Box

The DSP engine is the heart of the device, and it runs at a sample rate higher than most mixers in this tier. Phantom power, Hi-Z, and a switchable low-cut filter sit alongside the effects bus so every channel can be shaped before it reaches the main mix.

• DSP Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz — preserves transient detail in vocals and acoustic instruments
• Phantom Power: +48 V — drives condenser microphones without an external preamp
• There are 99 onboard effects including Delay, Reverb, Hall, Cathedral, Plate, Spring, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, and Rotary presets that add spatial and modulation polish without a laptop plugin chain.

Portable Design and USB Power — Mixer for Mobile Setups

The reinforced-plastic chassis weighs 0.6 kg and measures 153 × 64 × 175 mm, so it slips into a laptop bag or backpack pocket. Power comes from any USB source, including a 5 V / 2 A power bank, which means a full portable rig can run from a single battery pack.

• Net Weight: 0.6 kg — light enough to mount on a mic stand or carry to a remote gig
• Dimensions: 153 × 64 × 175 mm — palm-sized footprint that fits next to a laptop on a small desk
• The USB power input runs from a laptop, a 5 V / 2 A power bank, or the included AC adapter at 10 W total draw.

Right Mixer for Streamers, Podcasters, and Mobile Performers

The M1 is the right choice for content creators and small-venue performers who need a single mixer that streams, records, and shapes sound. Solo podcasters get +48 V phantom power for a condenser mic, Bluetooth v5.0 for remote guests, and direct USB stick recording for backup takes. Mobile DJs benefit from the 0.6 kg chassis and USB power option, which lets a full mix run from a power bank at outdoor events. Worship teams can plug a vocal mic and a guitar into the combo jacks, dial in a Hall reverb, and stream the stereo mix to a laptop over USB.

NEXT Audiocom — Portuguese Pro Audio Engineering

The brand is part of the NEXT Audio Group, a Portuguese pro audio company. It was announced in February 2022 as the manufacturer's first ultra-compact digital stereo mixer, built around the same DSP platform used across the Audiocom line. Designed in Portugal and assembled in China, the unit brings European R&D to a price point aimed at independent creators and small venues.