Even though the massive analog consoles have been relegated to studios and project venues where engineers are looking for the warmth and saturation of analog and their lack of portability isn’t an issue, it doesn’t mean analog consoles are done in live sound. A small analog console is still a great choice for AV gigs and small events with just a couple of mics and some background music. The world of digital consoles still can’t compete with the prices of small 4-8 channel analog mixers.