Mackie Mix5 - Basic setup 

MackieTV does it come with power supply

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For sending audio out of this mixer into a computer, we would strongly recommend an audio interface. The Onyx Producer 2•2 is great for getting two channels into a computer. mackie.com/products/onyx-series-usb-interfaces

You could come out of the headphone with TRS and into your computers recording input with the 3.5mm. Yes, that would work. At some point, you should consider an external recording interface for higher quality recordings. Something like the Mackie Blackjack or similar is a relatively cost-effective way to record at home. If you need more detailed help getting a recording running, be sure to reach out to our tech support team who is happy to help: mackie.com/support-contact

In this example, we are connecting loudspeakers with 1/4” TRS to XLR cables. (TRS on one end and XLR on the other).

there's no switch. it's always powered once the plug is in. no way to turn it off but to unplug it.

@@i_am_banished Thank you, BG!

Did you manage to use your midi?

yes if you need to convert the the trs outputs to XLR an adapter will get the job done.

You could use either and be fine. 👍

EQ will only adjust their respective channels.

That EQ is for Ch.1 only

@@mackietv Thank you.

@@mackietv hi if the EQ is Only for channel 1 how can you EQ a mono left and right with only one insert ?

You will need to use powered speakers.

Main issues would be: 1. You’ll need to have direct boxes for the guitar and bass. 2. Your output to the pedals/amp will be very hot and an impedance that may really mess with your sound a good amount. 3. Using the guitar amp for bass is ok, the bigger factor is the speaker cabinet that will determine how it sounds. Typically guitar cabinets are lower power handling and are not designed to output a lot of low end. So try and avoid blowing the speakers. Overall it’s a tricky setup that is going to breaking some audio gear rules.

@@mackietv Thanks. 1) What do you mean by "direct boxes for the guitar and bass"? ; 2) From what you said, it seems like the main problem with what I described is using an amp as the output. So what would be a better alternative here?

Have you tried getting an instrument switcher pedal? You could use something like this www.radialeng.com/product/bigshot-io for the instruments and use a DI between the switcher and mixer. You would then plug your mic directly into the mixer. Then you would plug the output of the mixer into something like this www.radialeng.com/product/prormp to convert it to instrument level, then from that into the looper. Then out of the looper in your amp. If you use a ProFXv3 mixer, you won't need a DI between the switcher and mixer because it has switches built in to accommodate the instrument level. This would be ideal for best maintaining the fidelity of your sound and minimizing noise while getting the expected behavior out of your gear. As far as the best amp for the job, short of using a powered PA loudspeaker, you’ll just want to make sure you’re not putting too much strain on the speakers.

@@mackietv Thank you for your thorough response! The gear addiction continues :D

Yes, plug the one speaker into one channel and control it that way

You would need to get a USB interface like a Focusrite Scarlett solo or a bringer uphoria um2. The um2 comes in at around 45 bucks and i would recommend it over the Scarlett for one reason. Reason: it does produce more self noise ( white noise in the background) compared to the Scarlett but only when you turn up the gain. but since the Mackie Mix 5 has a built in preamp, all you have to do is set the Um2 to the lowest gain possible before cutoff and set the master volume (not the gain) on the Mix 5 until to the point were you get a strong signal in the behringer but not too high that the clipping light in the um2 turns on. you might have to turn up the gain on the um2 if the signal isnt high enough. Hope this works!

+Fork&SpoonTS It won't connect directly to a computer for recording. You'd need to go into a recording interface that hooked up to your computer. If you only need a couple of inputs like the Mix5, look at something like the Mackie Onyx Blackjack instead.

+MackieTV but will it still do the job?

+Fork&SpoonTS It won't record anything without an audio interface. So, by itself, it won't do the job. You can plug a mic in, some speakers in and get sound. But, to record you need a device that connects to your computer (most use USB) and can be recognized by recording programs like Logic or Garageband, etc.

+MackieTV thanks i redid my order Cancelling the mix5 and purchasing the audio interface What more would I need to set up a low budget home studio?

Like cables and jacks

+TheMillimil The easiest connection would be to come out of the TAPE OUTS on the Mix5 using RCA cables and go into the INPUTS on the UCA202. The TAPE OUTS will reflect the main mix on the Mix5. So, anything you do on the mixer will be captured.

MackieTV Will these work "Hosa Cable CPR202 Dual 1/4 Inch To RCA Cable - 6.5 Foot"

+TheMillimil Yes! Although with that you can come straight out of the MAIN OUTS on the Mix5 instead of the TAPE OUTS suggested above since the cable you are referencing has the right connection type for that

MackieTV Thank you very much for the help, much appreciated!

MackieTV Wait, are the main outs 1/4 or 1/8?

my experience is home audio but tape outs are always fixed volume

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