Thank you for the comprehensive explanation. Question: I noticed you didn't gain the mic's to unity levels on the main meter. I thought this was common practice for gain staging. Wondering your thoughts on this?
Another great video! *Question* There's no dedicated Aux send on this mixer, so you used the FX Send and controlled the send level with each channel FX knob. Doesn't that also increase the effects on that channel - something you probably don't want? I need to send a feed of the entire mix to a single large Bose L2 or a powered subwoofer. How can I do that with no dedicated Aux send? Can I use the Phones jack and then control it with the Phones level knob? Thanks!!
@6:10 No. No. Don’t use the powered speakers to check if the outlet is good. 🤦♂️ You’re putting your powered speakers at risk. What you should do is use an AC outlet tester to test whether the outlet is safe or not.
Bravo! Indeed you must’ve done this 1000’s of times. Clearly it’s second nature to you. Great to watch, and great video Jordan. I’m just about to learn this, and this is the perfect start. Cheers from Sydney
Please can you do a video showing how to connect a Yamaha MODX8 88 Note Synthesizer to the pro FX12 v 3 ? I cant find any video that properly shows how to make connections to various instruments. Thanks
Your videos are very clear, concise and helpful. I have the ProFx13 and am wondering if there is a way to send all mic inputs to an Aux(effects) or Monitor that doesn't mute when the channel is muted. When I livestream events, I like for the crew and commentators to be able to communicate via that output while muted during breaks etc.
Can you please help me? i am using a yamaha AG06 mixer, 2 FBT Ventis 206a, 2 FBT SUBLINE 112SA SUBS, and 1 BASSBOSS BB15 SUB. How would you connect them? I can connect the FBT system, but the added Bassboss sub gets me very confused? Any advice would be a lifesaver!
I want to use profx16v2 amplifier to setup to my samsung 82 inch tv as a surround sound and karaoke from youtube. Anyone can tell me what I need to get it setup? Optical cable to run to the amp? Anyone???
I sing with a 4-member a cappella group, and it looks like that the 10 would work well. However, if we were to consider hiring two more singers, how easy would it be to mic them?
Hi great video very helpfull for me who start to use a mixer and PAs system. Quick question where do you recommend to plug an edrum? on the balanced XLR (so using 2 XLR inputs) or in a common line inputs with Jacks?
I want to ask you a question that if output of an audio mixer is very low that active monitor is not able to deliver proper audible output then how to boost up its output to get a clear and boosted output.
Need some help going from this mixamp to a tascam 24sd. I need to use the mackie with my phone and have the signal sent to my tascam for direct recording back tracks.
I have a crown head worn microphone and it’s a condenser mic, I have this mixer too and I used phantom power to use it but I also turned phantom off and the mic still worked. Is it best to use it with phantom power on?
Thanks for sharing these tips! I did not see the link for the recommended XLR to TSR cable. Can I use the FX Send as an Insert (meaning can I send the signal of all instruments that I have applied FX send to an external reverb (for example) and come back processed)? Or, if I use the FX Send with external unit, would I have to then send the external units output back to the Mackie (then, losing an Input!)? Thank you!
In the video, it was advised not to use surge protectors for the speakers... I'm using a automatic voltage regulator my JBL Eon615's because power is really 'irregular' where it's setup right now. Is that still advisable in my case to have AVRs? thanks
Hi should the "level set" LED on my Mackie ProFX10v3 light up at all? So far I haven't seen it light up once, am I doing something wrong??? Any advice on this would be extremely helpful as I'm using it at a live gig on 18th February 2022???? HELP please😳
Please help me I have a laptop and a pioneer ddj-rb controller with RCA outputs, but will it be better to send the Audio through usb to the mixer? this way we save valuable channels. Will the audio quality be better through USB or RCA?
I have a question, I setup a DJ Controller To A Mixer and my MacBook kept over heating and shutting off. If there a way for me to connect my DJ Controller to a Mackie Mixer without any issues?
I don't think this has anything to do with the mixer. I would guess that your computer can't keep up with whatever software you're running all at once.
Hey. Does is matter if I run my master outs to the sun and then up to the tops or run seperately? I find it sounds much better when I have volume control over my subs. As long as it’s crossed over at 80-100 it shouldn’t matter correct?
Thank you.A Lifesaver you are.Question(s) if you please: 1.Would you find it ridiculous to think about somehow adding a High Quality Soundbar,with an internal subwoofer,to my Set-up?...lol, have never tried doing this.2.Regarding Spaciality,Stereo Fields & Auditory Perception at 360°- isn't the objective being trying to IMAGE the most Natural Auditory Signals/Sound around us? Can a Mono Signal and/or Polar Patterns,like Supercardiod or Shotgun, IMAGE REALITY? Last question: Summing never sounds right to me.Maybe I'm doing something wrong and thinking wrong? Seriously, you are great Brother.I learn so much from you.Thank You,Les❤
I have a profx16v3 and i'm going to a house event. I'm thinking of using one of the aux outs for a monitor and using a second aux out to go into a denon denon avr-x2700h so i can use their multi room system to also output my mix in every room. Would that work and what cables should i get for that. It will be a 20m run from the mixer to the denon, would a trs to phono cable be good enough or should i not go out of the aux and maybe use the control room out or something instead?
I've been watching a lot of your videos of weather to get the Yamaha mg10xu or the Mackie profx10v3 and I just want to get your opinion I plan to do some dual pc live streaming and some vocal recording, thank you
I think the mute buttons on the Mackie are better for live streaming and the blend knob on the Mackie is better for recording. It's a couple extra bucks where I live, but it's worth it IMO. The only big downside is that it has 60db of gain vs 64 on Yamaha.
Good stuff. Well presented. Monitor Output question please. You recommend using the FX Send which I didn't even consider. I assume this is a passive signal and will need to go into an amplifier channel, mine has two channel inputs and then to monitors to get proper volume? Thanks
Hi there. I have a question. If i want to add a subwoofer independently from the main speakers and I want to control its volume independent of the volume of the speakers and I want to cut the low frequency for the speakers, 80/120hz, does it affect my subwoofer output? because I want to connect the speakers to the output of the mixer not to the output of the subwoofer, but I want to cut the low frequencies that go to the speakers without affecting my subwoofer signal. Is that possible? Thanks.
can you do a video setting the profx up with a windows pc. midi controller, and mic? I have everything working together until I try to play an audio track back from the pc while playing piano on the midi controller. At that point it's one or the other but never both. I've tried the 3-4 in out button as well as the 1/8" in from the PC out. It's holding me back big time and I'm about to switch to a standard analogue mixer with interface.
I used a cable like what you recommended to connect my phone output to one of my Mackie ProFX10v3 inputs. The problem is you can barely hear the music from my phone. I tried different channels, some with gains and nothing improved the sound level.
By far one of the best explanation of how to set up. i'm planning to use this mixer with my Roland drum Kit, it uses TS cables out, will they work or will TRS or XLR give a better signal?
So essentially, the insert port is an input and or output that goes to a standalone effect unit and then returns to the dual xlr input? ok i got it, y cable is needed, very cool feature
Super informative. I do have a question though. If I have a condensor mic plugged into channel 1 and a guitar in channel 2, will the phantom power have an adverse effect on the guitar sound?
I have a single big speaker in a room with one main XLR cable plugged in. If I run a 1/8" TSR from my phone to two 1/4" TS cables into, for example, the 5/6 inputs, am I losing one side of the stereo channel? Should I use a box to merge the two TS cables into a single channel input for the mixer? My speaker also has a 2nd XLR input, so maybe it would be better to run two XLR cables to the speaker instead for the two main outputs? Or do I just need to get a 2nd speaker for the 2nd main output to make sure I get the full stereo output?
You have two options. You can either plug the two TS cables into 3/4 and leave them panned centre, or plug them into 5/6 and pan it left (if you're using the left output). Bonus points if you get a 2nd speaker, then you'd actually have stereo.
Nice video and thanks for the lesson. I have the Mackie 1202 VLZ Pro 12 Channel that I tried connecting to my alesis drum but no sound and I can’t figure out what am doing wrong.
Are you sure that’s how the monitor set up works? I have the 10 channel and the 12 channel. The 12 has many knobs and 1/4 inch input specifically for monitor. The fx send hole on the 10 channel will act as a true monitor? The yellow knobs just adjusts amount of reverb or effect. Not the volume or amount of monitor. How would you control volume of the monitor while keeping the reverb on?
Bummer. I have the same exact question. This video was awesome!! So clearly explained, but I have been trying to figure out how to use a monitor with this mixer while keeping the effects on as well. I have the larger 24 channel version of this mixing console. I thought the monitor was controlled from the green aux knobs (whichever channel you want and then the master both are up) but I'm confused as to why I'm hardly getting any sound to output when I run a quarter inch speaker cable out to a non powered Sonic brand speaker. I'm going to play around more with it today, but my guess is a non powered speaker just doesn't have the proper capability to it?
When monitor lead is plugged in the fx send buttons act as volume but i’m thing the effects (reverb etc) are not independently controlled, i’ve tried your control room suggestion seems fine, and using the headphone out to a speaker seems fine as well, what do you think ?
Thank you for that explanation. I have the Mackie 22 Channel PROFX22V2 and wonder how we can connect monitors in addition to the front end main speakers? Thank you.
Thanks, very nicely explained, would have been more appreciable if you could have given a sound demo of the different FX effects provided with this Mixer. but still an excellent job!!
This tutorial literally saved me. I had to run my own sound tonight with this board and felt so prepared because of you. Thank you!
Damn. Excellent video! Wish there was information on subwoofers though, but I'll figure it out! 10/10 review sir! Thank you
You explain in a manner that a novice like me could understand. Great job
I plug my iPhone into the Tape In outlet. Haven’t had any issues so far, sounds pretty good
Thanks man! I learned a lot
That was a very thorough explanation. Thank you so much for your time creating this content.
Thank you for the comprehensive explanation. Question: I noticed you didn't gain the mic's to unity levels on the main meter. I thought this was common practice for gain staging. Wondering your thoughts on this?
Great info. Every AV guy needs to learn all of this on day 1. Thanks
Glad to help
Another great video! *Question* There's no dedicated Aux send on this mixer, so you used the FX Send and controlled the send level with each channel FX knob. Doesn't that also increase the effects on that channel - something you probably don't want? I need to send a feed of the entire mix to a single large Bose L2 or a powered subwoofer. How can I do that with no dedicated Aux send? Can I use the Phones jack and then control it with the Phones level knob? Thanks!!
Subbed immediately after watching 1 video. This guy’s got it down pat!!! Thank you dude. Keep it up 👍🏽
Yep me too! Dude clearly knows what he's talking about. I learned a ton from 1 vid
Absolutely love these videos, Jordan. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
@@kettnercreative Maybe i missed it, after you plug the speakers in
how would i connect it to something like a Pioneer SRT 1000?
@6:10 No. No. Don’t use the powered speakers to check if the outlet is good. 🤦♂️ You’re putting your powered speakers at risk. What you should do is use an AC outlet tester to test whether the outlet is safe or not.
Bravo! Indeed you must’ve done this 1000’s of times. Clearly it’s second nature to you. Great to watch, and great video Jordan. I’m just about to learn this, and this is the perfect start. Cheers from Sydney
Glad you found it helpful
@@kettnercreative how long should be the xlr cable to connect mixer to speaker
Very nice thank you
can i have both the xlr and 1/4 inch outputs connected at the same time?each one to a different active speaker?
This video is very very helpful thx a looooootttt
Great Vid! I'm surprised there was no info on subwoofers.
What effects do You recommend for a live singer?
So where is the second flooor monitor going into that mixer ?
Very articulate and knowledgeable. Great video!
Please can you do a video showing how to connect a Yamaha MODX8 88 Note Synthesizer to the pro FX12 v 3 ? I cant find any video that properly shows how to make connections to various instruments. Thanks
Your videos are very clear, concise and helpful. I have the ProFx13 and am wondering if there is a way to send all mic inputs to an Aux(effects) or Monitor that doesn't mute when the channel is muted. When I livestream events, I like for the crew and commentators to be able to communicate via that output while muted during breaks etc.
Can you please help me? i am using a yamaha AG06 mixer, 2 FBT Ventis 206a, 2 FBT SUBLINE 112SA SUBS, and 1 BASSBOSS BB15 SUB. How would you connect them? I can connect the FBT system, but the added Bassboss sub gets me very confused? Any advice would be a lifesaver!
Hello, thank you for your very thorough video..is it possible to connect passive speakers to a proFx4v2 Mackie console? Greetings!
Nice video
Thanks Luis!
I want to use profx16v2 amplifier to setup to my samsung 82 inch tv as a surround sound and karaoke from youtube. Anyone can tell me what I need to get it setup? Optical cable to run to the amp? Anyone???
I really like the way Jordan explains everything. Thanks for the video.
Nice, glad you liked it.
@@kettnercreative16:23 16:41
Great video. Where are the controls for adding a powered monitor? Thanks
I sing with a 4-member a cappella group, and it looks like that the 10 would work well. However, if we were to consider hiring two more singers, how easy would it be to mic them?
Hi great video very helpfull for me who start to use a mixer and PAs system. Quick question where do you recommend to plug an edrum? on the balanced XLR (so using 2 XLR inputs) or in a common line inputs with Jacks?
What size XLR cable do I need to connect my mackie Mixer 6 channel to mackie Speaker Thump 215?
How do you put a subwoofer on it?
I want to ask you a question that if output of an audio mixer is very low that active monitor is not able to deliver proper audible output then how to boost up its output to get a clear and boosted output.
Hey I just started using a this mixing board I tried yo run my subwoofer through 7 and 8 do I need two XLR cable
Need some help going from this mixamp to a tascam 24sd.
I need to use the mackie with my phone and have the signal sent to my tascam for direct recording back tracks.
I cannot seem to get the audio from the computer to go to the main out on the board. Any thoughts?
If you use USB 1/2 and the blend knob, it won't. You need your computer to send to USB 3/4 then you can mix it to the main stereo mix.
I gave up cable tv and msm news 10 years ago. I can't stand to listen to any of their elitest drivel.
I have a crown head worn microphone and it’s a condenser mic, I have this mixer too and I used phantom power to use it but I also turned phantom off and the mic still worked. Is it best to use it with phantom power on?
had 3 mackie amps all have fallen over after the warranty expired and no joy from them would never buy another they are SHIT
Thank you!
Would you use the FX send for in ear monitoring for a singer as well instead of using a floor monitor?
Thanks for sharing these tips! I did not see the link for the recommended XLR to TSR cable. Can I use the FX Send as an Insert (meaning can I send the signal of all instruments that I have applied FX send to an external reverb (for example) and come back processed)? Or, if I use the FX Send with external unit, would I have to then send the external units output back to the Mackie (then, losing an Input!)? Thank you!
Hi Possible tutorial on setting up Crossover between mains and subwoofer?
Hello sir the button 48V do I leave that on every time I play I’m new do this mixer
No gain staging? You seem like you’re just saying to use gain for your volume
In the video, it was advised not to use surge protectors for the speakers... I'm using a automatic voltage regulator my JBL Eon615's because power is really 'irregular' where it's setup right now. Is that still advisable in my case to have AVRs? thanks
How would I add more than 2 speakers? Say I want - total of 4 how would that work?
Hello bro...is that mixer mackie made in usa or china bro. Thank you
Hi should the "level set" LED on my Mackie ProFX10v3 light up at all? So far I haven't seen it light up once, am I doing something wrong??? Any advice on this would be extremely helpful as I'm using it at a live gig on 18th February 2022???? HELP please😳
Nice video...... one tho, the links do not work when clicking on them
Thank you for your comment! Got it all fixed!
Please help me
I have a laptop and a pioneer ddj-rb controller with RCA outputs, but will it be better to send the Audio through usb to the mixer? this way we save valuable channels.
Will the audio quality be better through USB or RCA?
For passive speakers do I need to put the mains out to an amp or can I connect the passive speakers to the mains out of the profx10v3?
Is the supplied USB cable any good? Adequate?
How do you get the Rude Solo light to stop blinking? Thank You
I have a question, I setup a DJ Controller To A Mixer and my MacBook kept over heating and shutting off. If there a way for me to connect my DJ Controller to a Mackie Mixer without any issues?
I don't think this has anything to do with the mixer. I would guess that your computer can't keep up with whatever software you're running all at once.
Why wouldn’t you play music through the 3.5 input?
You certainly can! Not all audio mixers have this, so we showed the method that most audio mixers have.
Hey. Does is matter if I run my master outs to the sun and then up to the tops or run seperately? I find it sounds much better when I have volume control over my subs. As long as it’s crossed over at 80-100 it shouldn’t matter correct?
I have question u said xlr cable or speakon cable im lost
I like this guy. . . Review some guitars bro. Lol
I wonder why Mackie has only one phantom power control and that affects all the mic inputs. Why not have it individually?
It’s common on all small mixers of this size. Most mixers under 12-16 channels do it this way.
Can I use the send and return for the send and return on my fx pedal?
Hey I need your assistance setting up profx12v3 to my laptop. Please
I love this dude. His videos are very simple straightforward and good quality
Thank you.A Lifesaver you are.Question(s) if you please: 1.Would you find it ridiculous to think about somehow adding a High Quality Soundbar,with an internal subwoofer,to my Set-up?...lol, have never tried doing this.2.Regarding Spaciality,Stereo Fields & Auditory Perception at 360°- isn't the objective being trying to IMAGE the most Natural Auditory Signals/Sound around us? Can a Mono Signal and/or Polar Patterns,like Supercardiod or Shotgun, IMAGE REALITY? Last question: Summing never sounds right to me.Maybe I'm doing something wrong and thinking wrong? Seriously, you are great Brother.I learn so much from you.Thank You,Les❤
If you had subs would you connect the XLR cable from mixer to sub and from sub to first speaker ?
Yes.
I have a profx16v3 and i'm going to a house event. I'm thinking of using one of the aux outs for a monitor and using a second aux out to go into a denon denon avr-x2700h so i can use their multi room system to also output my mix in every room. Would that work and what cables should i get for that. It will be a 20m run from the mixer to the denon, would a trs to phono cable be good enough or should i not go out of the aux and maybe use the control room out or something instead?
I've been watching a lot of your videos of weather to get the Yamaha mg10xu or the Mackie profx10v3 and I just want to get your opinion I plan to do some dual pc live streaming and some vocal recording, thank you
I think the mute buttons on the Mackie are better for live streaming and the blend knob on the Mackie is better for recording. It's a couple extra bucks where I live, but it's worth it IMO. The only big downside is that it has 60db of gain vs 64 on Yamaha.
@@kettnercreative thanks for the help I will be using a condenser so the 4dp probably wontmake a huge difference
@@Evan-uv8pd Agree 100%
Awesome content..Just a question, when using the mixer for livestreaming and live with pa system. How do you control the levels separately?
Mackie themselves recommend setting the mic gain via the SOLO button and THEN add the fader level.
You are doing the exact opposite... why ?
Good stuff. Well presented. Monitor Output question please. You recommend using the FX Send which I didn't even consider. I assume this is a passive signal and will need to go into an amplifier channel, mine has two channel inputs and then to monitors to get proper volume? Thanks
I’m not getting any sound out of my studio monitors
Hi there. I have a question. If i want to add a subwoofer independently from the main speakers and I want to control its volume independent of the volume of the speakers and I want to cut the low frequency for the speakers, 80/120hz, does it affect my subwoofer output? because I want to connect the speakers to the output of the mixer not to the output of the subwoofer, but I want to cut the low frequencies that go to the speakers without affecting my subwoofer signal. Is that possible? Thanks.
can you do a video setting the profx up with a windows pc. midi controller, and mic? I have everything working together until I try to play an audio track back from the pc while playing piano on the midi controller. At that point it's one or the other but never both. I've tried the 3-4 in out button as well as the 1/8" in from the PC out. It's holding me back big time and I'm about to switch to a standard analogue mixer with interface.
I have two powered speakers and a mixer where do I have my volume on my speakers master and mixer master.please
Set speakers to 50%, mixer output to 0dB
I used a cable like what you recommended to connect my phone output to one of my Mackie ProFX10v3 inputs. The problem is you can barely hear the music from my phone. I tried different channels, some with gains and nothing improved the sound level.
What stands are you using for the JBL?
By far one of the best explanation of how to set up. i'm planning to use this mixer with my Roland drum Kit, it uses TS cables out, will they work or will TRS or XLR give a better signal?
Looking to upgrade for streaming Bands...Last
best and talented person you are brother. the video was very clear thank you so much... love from india.
So essentially, the insert port is an input and or output that goes to a standalone effect unit and then returns to the dual xlr input?
ok i got it, y cable is needed, very cool feature
Super informative. I do have a question though. If I have a condensor mic plugged into channel 1 and a guitar in channel 2, will the phantom power have an adverse effect on the guitar sound?
I have a single big speaker in a room with one main XLR cable plugged in. If I run a 1/8" TSR from my phone to two 1/4" TS cables into, for example, the 5/6 inputs, am I losing one side of the stereo channel? Should I use a box to merge the two TS cables into a single channel input for the mixer? My speaker also has a 2nd XLR input, so maybe it would be better to run two XLR cables to the speaker instead for the two main outputs? Or do I just need to get a 2nd speaker for the 2nd main output to make sure I get the full stereo output?
You have two options. You can either plug the two TS cables into 3/4 and leave them panned centre, or plug them into 5/6 and pan it left (if you're using the left output).
Bonus points if you get a 2nd speaker, then you'd actually have stereo.
Nice video and thanks for the lesson. I have the Mackie 1202 VLZ Pro 12 Channel that I tried connecting to my alesis drum but no sound and I can’t figure out what am doing wrong.
What if I have a subwoofer where do plug it in
You're amazingly knowledgeable! Just subbed. Thanks alot for sharing.
Absolutely great thank you! But why not connect the iphone directly via USB?
you could use any type of powered speakers with the Mackie though, right?
How do I add an FX effect only to one line?
Do I have to use powered speakers...
Please does a Mackie cfx 20 mkii has an integrated sound card?
Are you sure that’s how the monitor set up works? I have the 10 channel and the 12 channel. The 12 has many knobs and 1/4 inch input specifically for monitor. The fx send hole on the 10 channel will act as a true monitor? The yellow knobs just adjusts amount of reverb or effect. Not the volume or amount of monitor. How would you control volume of the monitor while keeping the reverb on?
Good question
Bummer. I have the same exact question. This video was awesome!! So clearly explained, but I have been trying to figure out how to use a monitor with this mixer while keeping the effects on as well. I have the larger 24 channel version of this mixing console. I thought the monitor was controlled from the green aux knobs (whichever channel you want and then the master both are up) but I'm confused as to why I'm hardly getting any sound to output when I run a quarter inch speaker cable out to a non powered Sonic brand speaker. I'm going to play around more with it today, but my guess is a non powered speaker just doesn't have the proper capability to it?
@@brianwrightson7092 non powered speakers require a power amp in between the speaker and the mixer board.
When monitor lead is plugged in the fx send buttons act as volume but i’m thing the effects (reverb etc) are not independently controlled, i’ve tried your control room suggestion seems fine, and using the headphone out to a speaker seems fine as well, what do you think ?
On the smaller units like shown the FX output and knobs act as monitor output and controls once the FX is turned off.
Thank you for that explanation. I have the Mackie 22 Channel PROFX22V2 and wonder how we can connect monitors in addition to the front end main speakers? Thank you.
Floor monitors should be connected using one of the aux outputs. Studio monitors should be connected to the CR (Controll Room) output.
How to connect the mixer with a dj controller? Thanks
Great question. Connect your DJ Controller to on of the 1/4” line level inputs.
@@kettnercreative with de USB yo The mixer it's possible?
Great video! Thank you so much. Sub'd
Thanks. Much appreciated. 🇯🇲 👊🏽
Do you have to run it through a mixer in order to pair it up with a sub?
thanks for your simple yet clear cut explanation,
How can I use 2 monitors in this mixer
I wish I buy before I use to work that company
Great video! Just got one of these. Thank you!
Thanks, very nicely explained, would have been more appreciable if you could have given a sound demo of the different FX effects provided with this Mixer. but still an excellent job!!
We have a special video that goes through all of them