@@beckyberringer3685 touché I ended up getting a pavey so none of the above I did more research from multiple sources and what was available in my corner of the world. But you are correct cross check everything.
I had the Behringer 1202FX but needed an interface so I sold it and bought the Yamaha MG10XU and they are worlds apart. The Yamaha wins hands down with function, control, sound, effects, output, and just does an amazing job. Never used a Mackie. Great review Jordan, I totally agree with your summary of the Yamaha, bullet proof!
It sounds like you said the Mackie has 4 compressors, I believe it has 2 compressor knobs and 4 gain knobs. Anyway, thanks for the run down on these mixers.
@Don Carlos you are correct, He made a mistake at 4:10. He pointed to the GAIN knobs and called them compressors. So both unites have same number of compressors. These one knob compressors are ok for one mike, but when you start adding more, I find them not very useful. Could be my experience level though.
the Mackie has also 2 compressor not 4 like you said in the video!! and for the records I been using the QX1202USB for 3 years now and have no problems with it!!
you are correct, He made a mistake at 4:10. He pointed to the GAIN knobs and called them compressors. So both unites have same number of compressors. These one knob compressors are ok for one mike, but when you start adding more, I find them not very useful. Could be my experience level though.
Mackie is an absolute workhorse! The mute buttons and blend knob make it a very valuable mixer. I have bought ProFX10V3 a month ago and I absolutely love it
@@kettnercreative Mine is on its way to me right now, I'm pretty excited. bought it after looking at your reviews here. Finally something good for my podcast
I have the ProFX10V3 and only 2 yrs old and power supply is out. Mean while 2 of my old old mixer are still kicking and working well. I've gotten no response from mackie and its been 4 day already.
I have the mackie and it kicks ass💪 I use it to dj and karaoke and it works perfect every time, so easy to use that even my mother who has no experience with mixers can set it up on her own and do karaoke with the whole family, I will be getting another mackie profx soon!
@@MrLbola Hi! I’ve had my profx10 for almost a year now and every time it’s worked like a champ, we use it for house parties in which I use it to dj and karaoke, I love that it’s a small mixer which makes it very portable, I can tell you it’s good for just about anything including Djing, you can’t go wrong with Mackie, best of luck!
I just purchased the Yamaha MG10XU. I like the mixer but when I try to playback audio from my desktop computer back to the mixer via the mixer USB port, the audio intermittently drops. I tried different USB cables, disabling other USB devices, and reinstalling the Yamaha Steinberg device driver. I researched online and discovered this is a known problem with the Yamaha Steinberg driver. Had I known the USB connectivity would be this problematic, I would have purchased the Mackie mixer. I originally chose the Yamaha over the Mackie because I have had great experience with Yamaha audio equipment, until now.
I bought a Behringer mixer (the 802) and it came with a faulty power connector; the replacement was so noisy I considered it unusable so that went straight back. I was fortunate that I bought from a supplier that doesn't argue with customers who want to return items they aren't happy with. When I get paid next month I will buy a Yamaha MG series mixer instead, either the MG06X or, more likely, the MG10. Both the MG06X and the MG10 greatly exceed my current requirements but there is very little difference in price and the MG10 leaves me with more room for growth. Behringer used to produce good products but it seems in recent years that has changed dramatically. EDIT: Thanks for this review and your other reviews of these small mixers. They are valuable for someone getting back into the recording world.
I have the x1204usb* and it has the low and mute buttons that you mentioned the 1202 not having and I'm completely satisfied. My only issue was a constant hum but I fixed that issue instantly by getting a power conditioner, something that everyone should already use in my opinion.
I've had all of these brands. I like the Behringer flow 8 better. Yamaha is bulletproof and sounds great. I've had Mackie mixers and speakers. Nothing wrong with Mackie. It's quality, all are even the behringer for certain situations.
@@gobofraggel7383 I got the ZED-16FX myself, eventually. I picked it up used for about $400, new price in my country would be roughly $660. I have been spending a LOT of time deciding which mixer to buy. For a long time I considered buying a Mackie ProFx with 16 or 22 channels. Reason 1: Three levels of EQ, with the mid range being adjustable. Only the Mackies of 16 or more channels have that feature. Reason 2: Considering the amount of instruments that I want to add to the mix now and in the near future, I want to buy enough channels. 16 is enough, 22 is plenty, perhaps too many. Reason 3: Robustness. Reason 4: Mute buttons for each separate channel. The Behringer mixers often do not have those. I ended up getting the A&H instead of the Mackie, for the same reasons. The price isn't that much higher, and the mixer really has 13 separate channels (3 being counted as two each, as they have stereo inputs. Anyway, there are a total of thirteen channel faders. As of right now I am using five line inputs for various synths and a stereo input for my Novation Circuit groovebox. I could still add half a dozen microphones and/or additional instruments, so I am very pleased.
Thanks for the video, I bought the Mackie 2 months ago and I must say I'm totally satisfied with it and as Jordan said, the mute buttons, really help, I find them as the biggest +1. Also I would like to see a video discussing total wattage of active speakers vs RMS and how to safelly setup speaker with audio mixer so they can't be dammaged. Maybe few words about limiters and how to use them would be nice. Thank you for your content. :)
I think the Behringer X1204USB Mixer would have been a more "apples to apples" comparison to the Yamaha and Mackie shown here...about $60 less at retail too. Built in compressors (4 channels) and effects, mute on all channels, British EQ's, FADERS on all channels, and plenty of outputs, both XLR and 1/4"... would love to hear your thoughts!
Odd. I have a Behringer Xenyx 502 I bought used years ago. Not that I use it a lot but when I've fired it up it's done a fine job without any issue. Looking to upgrade to have more inputs available for doing stuff in the home studio
The behringer like buying lotery, if you get one work, you get it....me too I got my 204hd interface and goes well but my friend buy the same thing after my recommendation, got a hiss noise and faulty earphone jack🫠
I just ordered a Mackie because I've been having so much audio issues. I assumed it was OBS having issues with my crappy HP computer... never again. No more HP's for me, ever. It's so, so, so, so, so, so slow to open things and has its own Windows sound management which, clearly, has issues with OBS (I have Windows 11 spyware operating system... yes, it's serious spyware. Really, it should be investigated because Windows knows EVERYTHING I do no matter what the settings). But I digress... your mentioning the problems with the Behringer makes me think it may well be the unit. It's working just now. I expect the Mackie to show up this week from B&H in New York whom I highly, highly recommend.
not my case... I have the 2222usb for over 10 years with no problems... yes the output on the usb is very low volume yes but other than that all good so far... I use it with an externl M-Audio soundcard a=for our shows and work great... I do have the qx1202usb for home use and still the low volume on the usb soundcard is the same very low and the background noise you are right it is there on the little one but not in the 2222 so yeah just my 2 cnts... Thanks for these videos are awesome!
Nice. It's definitely my favourite right now as well. I feel like I'm cheating on the Yamaha that has been so good to me over the years, but the Mackie just has so many great features.
@@kettnercreative You should also include in this comparison the Zoom LiveTrak L8 that is also an 12 track recorder mixer. I think itll do okay as PA system too
Just bought the Mackie today; I had the beringher and it just went out on me. I am exited to try the upgrade. Hopefully it doesn’t disappoint. I use a mixer connected to my computer with a mix minus set up. I also connect the speakers to the main audio out. When using the microphone I use headphones, looking forward to the mute buttons as they will be nice to have.
@@kettnercreative thank you for the reviews on this Equiptment it has really helped me in making a buying decision. Hopefully the affiliate link worked
I also had the 1202 Behringer Make sure the headphone jack went out on me, my uncle bought me at 12:04 Beringer mixer but I also have a focusritte solo gen 2 On my 1204 mixer I’m having a lot of humming sound how do I get rid of that?
I wish he would've compared the 12 channel offerings from these manufacturers. When I opted for the MG12xu from Yamaha, it was the best option for my needs. I found anything less expensive, to be lacking the features most people need for home studio and live performance with a 4 piece band.
Fully, that one rocks in a lot of places. It just works. Bit meagre effect section compared to Klark Tech in Beringers, but much better direct connection to DAW's. The real contender might be the Tascam 12.
@@oupahens9219 Everybody's looking for different features. I just wanted the best quality for the price, and it's really hard to beat Yamaha. FX were the least of my concerns. With Boss Katana 212s sitting on each side of me, all I need is my GAFC footswitch and whah/volume pedal to control endless FX for guitar. I don't use many fx on other things.
Yeah, you just have to go up a step. You can either get the Yamaha MG10XUF (nice upgrade with faders and mute buttons) or to the Yamaha MG12XU. But they don't make a version with a blend knob that I know of.
I own a behringer and I want to upgrade to a Mackie mixer I can tell you this the behringer has some white noise and sometimes when too much gain the audio distorts pretty bad ..
Love the Mackie but it doesn’t really do multitrack recording. It only records a 2 track stereo signal. I have a drum machine with 11 channels and if I use the mixer to record it will only record it to channels 1 and 2. Changed my recording workflow with pro and cons. Saying it is multitrack is a little misleading.
Thank you for this. I have a question (and would love a full video on this topic!): What is the best way to set up a looper pedal into the mixer for a live performance? I just got the pro fx 6v3, but realize it is a bit undersized, so will be upgrading to the 10v3. I use the looper for both vocals and instrument lines, so I need it available for all of those. I also get bleeding from the mic channel when looping another instrument, so I think the line mute buttons on the 10v3 will be very helpful for this. Would you run the looper through the effects sends/returns for this situation, or is there a better way? I also want the looper running through the board so I can adjust final EQ, as well as access the volume button for fading out the main out on looper (without reaching down to the floor to access tiny volumer sliders!). Thank you for your suggestions, and let me know if you make a video on this... it's really missing in the other looper videos I've seen.
This is not an appropriate comparison! The Behringer model compared should be X or QX1204 USB . I'm not arguing with the experience of Behringer expressed her but I must have been very lucky. I have had an old model 1204 which has done a ton of gigs over about 15 years and an not so old ( around 10 years ) QX1222 which has admittedly done fewer gigs. Up until the output amplifier blew on the 1204 last week (NB 15 years!!) all channels and functions were working. NB the 1222 has insert points and amazing routing options and is still way cheaper than the Mackie. I just don't see the reliability issues talked about on forums or in reviews. I admit Behringer is a budget brand but it has served me well. I would hope for the money that Mackie was superior but after several hundred gigs I have no complaints about the quality of sound I get from the Behringer desks.
Please show us on the mixer where the Behringer touched you... I have hdd several, and never had an issue. Also have Mackie, and sure, there are differences, but honestly not that big of a deal.
I have a Behringer UB802 Mixer. That thing has been working for more than 20 years, always on. It finally stopped working now. Don't pay attention to him.
Please suggest which one to choose among Yamaha mg06x vs Mackie profx6v3 vs Focusrite scarlett 2i2. Your feedback will be helpful. Thank you. I am a vocalist and am setting up a home studio. I have bought Shure Beta 58A and need to buy and setup rest of the things. Also please talk about what kind of cables are needed.
For the Mackie I see alot of people complaining online about the USB interface to the computer - getting a ton of extra noise while recording...did you experience this??
I do not know whether you treated already,; otherwise you can bring me to your previous video, my question is: how can I do connecting, while recording at the same time singing my song cover from the same laptop, wherein I use my karaoke music source to the mixer Mackie pro FX12 v3 in , and I want it recorded back to the same computer? See you around, sir, right here watching da ROMA con AMOR!
Can the Mackie be USB be used for hybrid Microsoft Teams meetings so the in-person audience can hear the Teams audience and vise-versa? Is there a feedback loop to the audio or does it have mix-minus?
I have the Mackie and I'm curious if instead of needing a laptop can I use my android phone with bluetooth and upload some kind of mackie interface on my phone to host live streams
Is there any mixer in this price range that allows you to set different effects per channel? (Not inserts, the built-in effects). If I'm tracking vocals and guitar do I just have one fx channel?
Hi jordan , very compliment for explanation, would you please make a video about what kind of mixer for a band/one man band with double reverb on board, i have dynacord cms 600 e and want to buy cms1000 alway dynacord or if you advice digital mixer with fader etc thank you very much roberto from italy
I am interested to buy a sound mixer for home to sing karaoke songs. Which one is better ? YAMAHA MG06X OR MACKIEPRO FXV3 ? I am interested in good ECHO/DELAY/REVERB function.
@@kettnercreative I completely agree. I use my Pro FX10 v3 for recording vocals, bass, guitar, and a little streaming. Works Great for everything in my small personal studio.
Lot of experience Sound engineers here, I am looking to buy a Console that connects a Mic with my laptop, nothing else. I only want to record Sound, no extra features. =What are the best options for me?
Hello! My English language is not good but I wanna try to ask something. Is it possible use this mixers like Dj Controller, I mean to create transition from one song to another and if It positive, how to do it? Soon i think to buy dj controller pioneer flx4.
Hi, love your videos and I learned a lot from you. Excellent job :-) I play the piano for more than 40 years. Until now every time I had a gig the place I performed had it's own pa system so I didn't need one. But now with the new situation I'm planning to start gigging at some private places like homes and I will have to bring some equipment. We are 3 members, singer, a guitarist singer and myself on the digital piano. The guitarist has his guitar amp, I have my keyboard amp. We will need to buy mics and a mixer. Do you thing that the Yamaha MG06 OR the Mackie pro 6 v3 will be a good choice or do you think we will have to step up to the 10 versions? Can you do comparison between the mg06 and the pro6v3? Thanks.
The Yamaha MG06 doesn't have a USB output, so I'd recommend Mackie for this size. As a general rule, I always buy one size bigger than I need. I think the 10 channel consoles are an amazing size, 4 XLR inputs is a safe amount for your three piece band, and I think you'll be happy with it. If you have the budget, the ProFX10v3 is an awesome choice for small bands because it's the smallest console that I know of that has mute buttons. Plus you'll love the blend knob if you ever get into multi-track recording.
I can’t find a mixing desk like my Soundcraft Compact 4,could you suggest a suitable replacement with strong gain pres? The Compact 4 has proper ins and outs ,labelled playback and recording which don’t affect the input channels so routing to my Emu 1212m was a breeze but I can’t find a modern mixing desk like it.
I like the “Mute” button , however for Yamaha , they only make the function for mg12xu and way too expensive for me and I do not require so many channels. Since I already own mg10xu , I will have to bear with it to redial levels each time . So far the sound quality of microphones, line level inputs as well as usb connected devices sounds really good. And in general , I do not trust behringer mixers 😜
Hey my friend is the Mackie compatible with Mac ? Because i had one i have to return it when i went to mackie website i only have it for PC not Mac OS.
We're thinking about it. The Tascam leans more into the realm of digital consoles, so it's hard to do a fair comparison to these types of mixers. So far we've been focused on showing tutorials for equipment under $500. That being said, the Tascam the only 12 channel digital consoles on the market. In the next 12 months, I would expect Behringer, Yamaha, and Allen & Heath to put some competition in the market for 6-12 channel digital audio consoles to compete with the Tascam and the RODEcaster.
comparing between mg10xu and mackie profx10v3, which one has more volume for usb output while recording on daw? from what I know, most of mg10xu user complaining about their low volume of usb output signals when do the recording on daw. please reply me
what up Jordan!?...hey man, im torn between the Yamaha Mg12xu and the Mackie pro fx12v3 for recording...which sounds better, more neutral sounding, without coloring my sound sources?
Both preamps sound similar (to me). It mostly comes down to the FX, compression and some of the other features when you compare them. I have some videos coming out this week where we test some new behringer mixers, and the soundcraft notepad as well.
Appreciate this video. Thanks! Just wondering, you commented on the Behringer's reliability (or lack thereof) and on the road worthiness of the Yamaha based on your experience, but nothing on the Mackie. Do you have any similar info to add on your past experience with Mackie? Just wondering.
Honestly, I just don't have the mileage to comment on the Mackie yet. So far it's been rock solid for me, I know some other rental houses carry them and don't have issues.
For the MG16XU, when using phones input, how can I manually control the volume for each channel? Adjusting the volume for each channel doesn't seem to work. Is there a different method? I would like to listen through my headphones and be able to adjust the volume for each channel. Thanks.
You would need to connect a headphone amp to one of the aux outputs and connect your headphones to the headphone amp. Then you could create a custom mix for your headphones.
Thank you so much for your work, what do you think about the Zedi10fx from A&H, is about the same price range. What to get for some streaming, recording and little live classical music gigs?
Generally speaking, I love anything that Allen & Heath releases. I had to draw the line somewhere and I wanted to stick with the three most popular consoles in this range. Solid console though.
@@kettnercreative thank you so much for the reply, really great work, keep it up! I'm going to get my first usb mixer/interface, I need it mostly for recording small ensembles and soloists, and online classes upgrade. But also for occasional live performances. I don't want to make a wrong investment so thank you again! Right now I switched my preference for that Mackie's but I need some more info on the Zedi.
@@kettnercreative Hello Jordan, i finally decided to get the Soundcraft Signature 10, what are your thoughts about that mixer? I hope I didn't make a mistake, it was a very hard choice to make, also got a very nice deal for it. Best regards!
I've been reading some user manuals from the xuf, the profx and others. I've found that the xuf not only has faders but pfl switches to monitor each channel separately and -26db pad switches. The Mackie's have insert plugs for each channel, a blend knob for latency free monitoring and 2 hi-z switches to connect passive instruments directly to the mixer. I'm not sure if those are all the relevant differences, and also if with Yamaha's game of the line/usb and 2mon/2st switches is possible to get latency free monitoring also. The Zedi 10 from Allen & Heath got my attention also but only for the high quality reputation it has, because Yamaha's and Mackie's have some more features...
@@kettnercreative I think I'm going to invest in the XUF, only an extra £16 (about $20US) more expensive than the XU in UK, a lot of extra features for just £16.
Hi.. sir i have seen your many vedio .. regarding mixer i am a vocalist with guitar and also singing karaoke at home ...i need a mixer with grt vocal effect for live program..i know the yamaha has the effect peramiter knob ..but mackie does not ..will you please suggest me which mixer produce grt vocal effects like studio for live program.yamaha mg10xu or mackie fx 10v3?
The Behringer Xenyx 1204 USB FX is a better comparison in features. I am a Behringer fan but even I wouldn't buy a unit with less features than the others compared. Sh!t Show out of the gate. Like comparing 2 race cars to a sports car and faulting the sports car and it's builder for not competing with the others.
Mackie sucks. I bought the Profx22v3 mixer from Guitar Center and had it sent to my house. First unit had a broken Master volume slider. So, GC sent me a second unit, but it had a blown out VU meter. So, I took my second unit back to GC and they sent me a third mixer. Unfortunately, it also had a blown out Right channel vu meter. Mackie sucks, they sell broken units...don't buy Mackie...
