How popular isMidas?
In September 2026, people searched for Midas by name about 57,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 25.1% of all global analog mixer brand searches, placing Midas first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about analog mixer brands, Midas appeared in one of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the five.
Midas is the most searched of 5 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
MidasShare of searches 25.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
YamahaShare of searches 25.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Allen & HeathShare of searches 17.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MackieShare of searches 17.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SoundcraftShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top analog mixer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Midas was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Midas is the fifth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Allen & Heath1st
Yamaha2nd
Soundcraft3rd
Mackie4th
Midas5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Yamaha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Allen & Heath3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mackie3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Soundcraft3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Midas1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about analog mixer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which analog mixer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best analog mixer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best analog mixer brand for a small studio?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“live sound mixer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“analog mixing console”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which analog mixer brands compete with Midas?
Share of searches by month for Midas, Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Mackie, Soundcraft. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Midas | Yamaha | Allen & Heath | Mackie | Soundcraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.5% | 24.2% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 15.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 27% | 24.5% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 13% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.7% | 25.8% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.5% | 25.9% | 20% | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.3% | 27.2% | 20.3% | 13.6% | 13.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.2% | 26.5% | 19% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.9% | 25.9% | 19% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| May 2026 | 28.4% | 24.8% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.2% | 27.8% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.6% | 28.5% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 11.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.8% | 28.6% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 13.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.1% | 25.1% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 14.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 25.1% | 57.5K | +15.7% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 25.1% | 57.4K | 0% | -3.6 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.7% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 17.7% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 14.5% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +0.9 points |
1.
Midas25.1%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 57.5K estimated branded searches, +15.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
Yamaha25.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 57.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
17.7%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
4.
Mackie17.7%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
14.5%
Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
Compare popularity between Midas and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Midas
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Midas changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Midas worldwide held steady at 57.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Midas’ share of searches among analog mixer brands worldwide decreased from 26.5% to 25.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Midas’ share of searches among analog mixer brands worldwide peaked at 28.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 24.5% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for analog mixer brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Allen & Heath gained share of searches among analog mixer brands worldwide, from 16.5% to 17.7%.

In September 2026, Mackie gained share of searches among analog mixer brands worldwide, from 16.5% to 17.7%.

In September 2026, Soundcraft gained share of searches among analog mixer brands worldwide, from 13.5% to 14.5%.

In September 2026, Yamaha lost share of searches among analog mixer brands worldwide, from 28.6% to 25.1%.

In September 2026, Midas rose from 2nd to 1st among analog mixer brands worldwide.
How are Midas’ branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Midas’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- midas console
- midas heritage
- midas m32
- midas mixer
- midas mr18
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