It's a great little mixer. I bought one as an add-on to my Yamaha StagePas 300 PA. That gives me an extra 4 mic/guitar inputs, plus another 4 keyboard, DI, drum machine, and other audio inputs. More than enough for an open mic night.
It just went from bad to worst my final cost zzound 174.00CDN sweetwater 249.00CDN all with no bag Seems 174.00$Cdn is my best price wish I had that USA mailing address but even those are expensive Thanks Steve I really appreciate the time you spent on this. Regards -John-
Damn, don't they have music stores in Canada? LOL. Try this link: amzn.to/3iWGj9o Looks like it'll cost you around $165 US and that seems to include shipping to Canada. I don't know what exchange rates are.
I tried the Mix12FX but it didn't work straight out of the box. Then I read that overheating is a problem w/ this particular mixer. Though I was hesitant, I tried the Harbinger LV12 mixer and so far (going on 2 months now) it's impressed me. It has many of the same features as the Mix12FX, except it some noticeable additional features that includes a power switch, a monitor out, eq & gain even on the stereo inputs, XLR main outputs, separate volume control for Control Room outs, and a Bluetooth receiver, a dedicated guitar input, and selectable pad and HPF switch for inputs 1-4. This mixer seems to be well thought out. Since I couldn't find a genuine demo/review video, I made one myself that was recorded real time of the first time I used it. So, it's pretty down to earth and not a marketing tactic. I'm not compensated in anyway by sharing my experience: th-cam.com/video/9r5wVsP0zWk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for a fantastic review! So informative! Great voice too. :-). I only run this into a single speaker…would I use output on the left or right to send the signal out? And is there any way to not have any effects at all?
Thanks Grayson. I prefer to use multitrack recorders for my music, but if I ever do a video on a DAW I'll let you know. If ya ever want to check out a multitrack, I did a video on the Zoom R16: th-cam.com/video/n_44S76OPYQ/w-d-xo.html
Awesome review! At 5:30 you mention you need a 1/4" to XLR cable for the speakers. If my speakers can take 1/4" OR XLR cable as input, can I just use a purely 1/4" cable from the mixer to the speaker? Or is it better quality if I use 1/4" to XLR cable? Also if I just have a single speaker, is there a mono output?
Thank you for that! I was looking at buying one but wasn't exactly sure if I needed one. I really appreciate the in depth explanation of everything as I didn't have a clue about anything on it. I have a Marshall stack. Can I run everything through the mixer and to my stack? Sorry, as I said, I'm clueless. Thank you sir. Stay safe!
What are you trying to do Tony? How are you trying to apply the mixer? Not sure why you would want to go from the mixer to the stack. For typical use in a live performance situation, you'd mic your Marshall stack (or use a DI out if your amp has one) and that mic would be plugged into the mixer. Your Marshall is your "backline", meaning your Marshall is behind you on stage. All the instruments and vocals are plugged into the mixer and mixed and sent to the PA speakers. The PA speakers are your "frontline" and are at the front of the stage aimed at the audience. Hope that helps.
Excellent in depth review and guide. However, since my knowledge in this area is minimal, could you please guide me where should a subwoofer be connected on the mixer? (I have my speakers both connected to the main out, so they are already reserved) I can get my hands on all the necessary cables no problem, but I can't seem to figure out where to connect it on the mixer. Would appreciate immensely for your answer.
Sure Gagan... go from a main output of the board into the sub input, and then go from the output of the sub into one of your top mains. I did a video on a Behringer Sub where I show how to hook it up. It's best to watch the whole video if you're new to doing sound: th-cam.com/video/RHri4E62Rgo/w-d-xo.html
@@stevekonbass Great cheers! However, what if the tops cant be connected through the subwoofer. Is this the only way to connect a sub? What my question means is can the tops and sub be connected straight to the mackie 12 board simultaneously? I'd like to connect a sub which doesnt have the possibility to connect tops from it.
You could plug the sub into one of the main outputs on the board, and use the other main output to connect a top and then daisy chain the one top to the other. That would work, but the proper way is the first way I told you.
Thanks for the thorough review! Is there a way to mix IEMs without having to use your FX send as your AUX out? Sucks to lose FX just so that you can have IEMs.
Not that I know of. This is a bottom tier basic board. I'd suggest going up a couple of levels and get a board with multiple monitor outs, especially if the whole band needs/wants their own mix for monitors. A lot of boards skimp on the monitor/aux outs so you'd have to look around. If I remember right, there was a Behringer that one of my bands used and the drummer had his own out for his IEMs and myself and guitarist each had our own out too.
Could you get it to work... yes. Would I recommend it... no. I'd recommend spending a little more to get something better like this: th-cam.com/video/P_aMjK0sSoI/w-d-xo.html
I bought this mixer a couple of days ago, do you notice any noise on the FX Channel if you boost it up more than 12 O'clock? Some effects more than other I get this iss, white noise sound, even with all the tracking channels down.
@@stevekonbass thanks for your fast response man, well for the price sure can't ask for much. Although cheap things ain't so cheap no more. Keep up, thanks you so much!
Thanks Steve.. but my speakers will be in the main outs so I’m confused. Can I not use two speakers and a monitor? We need a monitor when we are playing live
You'll have to run a line out of your main speakers to the monitor, or you can try using the control outs, but either way there won't be a separate monitor mix. Exactly what's coming out of the mains will be coming out of the monitors.
Ah right.. that’s not ideal.. the monitor should be for my vocal only. Could I run my mic direct to my monitor and then out of the monitor to the mixer do you think?
Hi steve , great video .. so I’m using this mixer with a dynamic mic for vocals and I think I’ve been using it wrong .. I have the gain turned down to like the 9 o’clock mark and then have the volume turned up .. I could never figure out how to properly set the gain on this mixer bc there was no solo button to push while you spoke into the mic and the directions were super vague .. I do notice that when I sing sometimes that I feel like I have to sing hard to get it to project properly.. do you think raising my gain and lowering the volume will help or is basically the same thing .
Try turning the gain up until it clips and then back it off a little. Then push up the fader to where you need it. If you're singing live it's also about mic technique. If you're really pushing at a point in a song where your volume increases just back off the mic a little. Then, if you're singing soft you might have to get up on the mic more.
@@stevekonbass thanks so much for reply .. I went back over my pedal chain last night and the first in my chain is tc helicon play acoustic.. for some reason the I had the mic gain turned way down so I raised it until the clipping light came on .. then went and messed with the mixer and made some adjustments and it feels like a huge difference.. the problem I was having was that I had to be right up on the mic in order for it to pic up my vocals .. if I backed away more than an inch or two it was like I wasn’t singing .. after turning up the gain it made a huge difference.. thanks again
How would you recommend running stage monitors? Daisy chain through the Fx out? If so, how does that affect the on board fx for each channel. Will the chosen fx still be heard through the mains If running monitors from the FX send?
To be honest with you, I'd invest in a better board that has monitor outs. When I used this live for a duo I was doing I'd just daisy chain the monitors off of the mains and keep it low. We'd get a true representation of what was coming out the front and it was good enough to hear our vocals.
Very good in depth video, tell me, did you have any issues with it and the power supply getting hot?...do you think it's up to live use or is it more at home in the home studio...
I heard of issues with it and I'm not a fan of the power supply, but didn't have issues myself. This would be best for maybe a duo, or as a backup for your main board. It doesn't have separate monitor sends or mutes.
Yeah I will look and see what stores have Amazon USA gave me this for a price Order Summary Items: USD 129.99 Shipping & handling: USD 19.57 Total before tax: USD 149.56 Estimated tax to be collected: USD 0.00 Import Fees Deposit: USD 18.69 Order total: USD 168.25 Payment Total: CAD 226.98 zzounds gave me the best price so far
I have that mixer, with old Yorkville NP 25 powered speakers and Yorkville LS200P subwoofer. I do not have any XLR jacks, all 1/4" jacks only. How do I connect my smartphone to play music properly? .. This is what I'm doing now...I have a 1/8" male din plug to left and right 1/4" jacks, going into Channel 1 and 2 so that I have EQ control. I actually forget how I'm running the subwoofer, but it did not work the way the guy a the sound store told me. I think I'm running just one channel to the subwoofer ...but I know it's not right .. can you tell me how to hook up a smartphone AND a subwoofer? PS: Something is not right, because I did not have the volume high at all and I'm getting the limiter light flickering and sometimes staying on, after an hour, the speaker shut's down, must be overheating, but i did have the bass cranked .... ever though it wasn't that loud, it still turns off...and that was with just one speaker today and no sub hooked up...I think I might have a bad powered speaker.
Hey Adela- You can only choose 1 effect and then control how much you want it on each channel. So, for instance, you can't choose large room and put it on track 1, warm hall and put it on track 2, and chorus and put it on track 3.
great review and demo.. i just bought one and am disappointed it does not have an output for monitors. guess i'll have to daisy chain monitor. any advice? thanks.
The song I was singing and playing guitar on is a song I wrote recently called Caught Up. The part of the video where I was singing that one line acapella to demonstrate the effects was from a song I wrote as a teenager called Slippin Away.
Much thanks! Yes, it was recorded. I recorded it at Paris Recording Studio in Ronkonkoma, NY back in 1987 I think. I have it somewhere on cassette but not online.
@@stevekonbass At least that way... :) but you should definitely upload it somewhere online, old cassette may break and that would certainly be a shame.. :D :D
I think you might be better off doing RCA to 1/4" into an interface, RCA to USB exists as well but I'm not sure how well it would work. You could also use a standard RCA to 1/8" and then record onto a mobile device then transfer that to your PC later
Hello, I noticed you went from a 1/4" stereo to xlr to plug into speaker. Wouldn't it be better to go from 1/4" mono to xlr for each channel? Or, would it work ok either way? Just curious. I just bought this board and am using it on the gig this week. I got a 1/4" mono to xlr adaptor for each main.
Hmm... I think you're question is referring to TS vs TRS? TRS supposedly gets less noise over longer runs. As long as you're using "Speaker Cables" you're good.
@@stevekonbass Thanks for the quick reply. I've always thought of the two rings on a 1/4" plug as stereo. I learned something new today. TRS is likely quieter. I'll give that a try. Thanks again.
Hey Steve, just bought one and my biggest stress was setting the gain but I see you covered that at 8:30 of the vid. Am I right? I'm totally new to operating a mixer but felt the need to pick it up as I'm running this mixer into a looper pedal and then out to my speaker/amp. What I dont get about mixers is that if I'm adjusting my high/mid/low on the mixing board how does that correspond to what I have those set on the actual amp? Match the two? Thanks a ton.
Yep. Set the gain on each channel and make sure it doesn't clip. To answer your 2nd question... in a gig situation you'd have your amp on stage behind you and you'd set it up to your liking. From there you'd mic the amp and that would go to the mixer of the PA and the EQ there would be adjusted so it sounds good in the overall mix with all the other instruments.
@@stevekonbass Thanks for answering back. That all makes sense. The only issue I'm having is that I don't have a speaker or amp unit able to plug both the left and the right main (running out of the mixer) into. So I'm running a mic and my bass through the mixer then out the left main to my amp with a patch cord, both ends a 1/4 inch. Therefore I need to turn the pan on both all the way to left (if that makes sense) other wise the mixer is sending out to a Right main that I can't utilize with my bass amp anyhow. It's doesnt sound bad, my amp has one 15 inch and four eight inch speakers to distribute through. I don't have the extra coin to get a new amp or speaker for the sake of properly running both left and right mains out of the mixer. If you got any further insights to improve this set up I described great otherwise thanks dude.
Omg you have a really old drum machine us that a zoom? I love zoom products you sound great .......live your instructions on this mixer at first I didnt like it but after watching I may give it another chance.
I just bought this mixer but i’m not sure how to use it with my Blue Hummingbird (I just got into the whole microphone/mixer stuff). I connected the hummingbird, & the PAN and signal light turns on but turn off a second later. the only lights that stay on are the power & phantom power. what would you recommend that I do?
I believe the Hummingbird needs phantom power, so use inputs 1, 2, 3, or 4 and push the phantom power button. That light isn't for PAN, it's an over the limit light or clip light. You don't want that to stay red. It means your signal is too hot if it flashes or stays red. Lower the gain for that channel if it's in the red. The other light sig/ol is for the effects. You don't want that light to stay on either.
The ProFX12 is better than the Mix12FX. The Mix12FX is okay if you're doing a solo gig or a duo gig. I did a duo gig the other day and used the Mix12FX, it was fine. But, it doesn't have the eq across every channel and doesn't have mute buttons. I got it for $150 with the case, which I thought was a good deal. I'll use it for duo gigs and bring it as a back-up board for my bands gigs.
Hey man! I bought this mixer and the top right seems to get insanely hot within 30mins, to the point it doesn't feel safe. Did yours have this kind of issue? Or could it just be mine?
@@stevekonbass I appreciate you taking the time to respond! Thank you. I assume my unit is either Faulty or it doesn't like my mains, I'm probably going to return it. Pretty sad though, I've always seemed to have troubles buying mixers :( my previous 2 behringer mixers blew/ stopped working. The first one was my fault because I made a feedback loop and had the gains maxed out (blew up my brain too xD) and the other one just stopped working. I switched to Mackie as many people said they were far better and more reliable but now I have this issue :(
I've read where people complain about the power supply on this one. To cut cost they don't even give you a power button. Behringer always seemed to have problems. The Mackie stuff for the most part are good workhorses . The band I played with for the last 5 years used Mackie gear for between 600 and 650 gigs and there was never a problem. The gear got abused pretty good too with rain, hot weather, and load ins/outs. There are better sounding boards and speakers but they cost a lot more. Check out the Pro12. Costs a little more but it's a workhorse. I did a video on it: th-cam.com/video/P_aMjK0sSoI/w-d-xo.html
@@stevekonbass i will check that out for sure man! watching the video now! though considering my budget i doubt i'll be able to get it. Again bro, thank you very much!
Technically Tobi, yes, but one instrument would come out of the left speaker and the other instrument would come out the right. Also, here's a video of the ProFx12: th-cam.com/video/P_aMjK0sSoI/w-d-xo.html
Most likely it would be a regular XLR cable. This video I did might help you out. Watch at about the 4 minute mark: th-cam.com/video/RHri4E62Rgo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the very helpful video, Sir! I already liked and subscribed :-) I have a 2i2 V3 Focusrite and play my guitar using OBS on Windows 10. Can Mackie Mix12 FX be connected with the Focusrite? So should I connect my guitar cable and microphone cable to the Mixer, then how do I connect the Mixer to the Focusrite? The Focusrite will be connected to the computer. Thank you in advance for your help!
Personally, I'd skip using the Mackie mixer if you're recording and just go from the Focusrite to your computer. I don't think it's necessary. If you wanted to experiment though, you can plug your guitar into the mixer and just run a cable from one of the main outs to the Focusrite.
I bought it from Zzounds John. Here's the link: www.zzounds.com/a--3969471 I got the mixer and the bag for $149. No tax, no shipping, and I got it in 2 days.
@@stevekonbass Thanks for your quick reply Steve! I used your supplied link, was about to purchase the mixer then stopped and thought...zzounds has not listed the bag so I called them via voice. Spoke to one the guys there, here is what I got. Yup the mixer is now on SALE for only 129.00$US they SELL the bag for 38.00$US. is not a bundle deal. Then after I tell zzounds that I live in CANADA [ OH noooo ] Yeah they hit me with a 44.00$ shipping fee And cus I live in CANADA. they are UNABLE to ship the bag to Canada I'll keep looking around for THE DEAL. If you or one of your talented subscribers come across A DEAL...{hehe} let this Canadian guy know Aye... Now back to my Maple Syrup and Pancakes oh.. and a beer aye...!
That sucks! There was a package deal for the mixer and bag when I bought it, but that doesn't matter being that they're screwing you with the shipping. Maybe try Sweetwater or Musicians Friend. Here are the links: www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mackie-mix12fx-12-channel-compact-mixer-with-effects?pdpSearchTerm=mackie%20mixers&tNtt=mackie%20&tAt=item&tAv=Mackie%20Mix12FX%2012-Channel%20Compact%20Mixer%20with%20Effects www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Mix12FX--mackie-mix12fx-12-channel-compact-mixer-with-effects
Really thorough and informative review and demo; thank you!
This was crazy helpful. Thanks for walking through settings and actually demonstrating them.
Happy to help! 😁
It's a great little mixer. I bought one as an add-on to my Yamaha StagePas 300 PA. That gives me an extra 4 mic/guitar inputs, plus another 4 keyboard, DI, drum machine, and other audio inputs. More than enough for an open mic night.
Outstanding Video. Can't tell you how much this helped!
Glad to hear it Abdul!
A fantastic Review and Demo! THUMBS UP! Thank you!
Thank you Krissy! Glad it was a help.
It just went from bad to worst my final cost
zzound 174.00CDN
sweetwater 249.00CDN
all with no bag
Seems 174.00$Cdn is my best price
wish I had that USA mailing address but even those are expensive
Thanks Steve I really appreciate the time you spent on this.
Regards
-John-
Damn, don't they have music stores in Canada? LOL. Try this link:
amzn.to/3iWGj9o Looks like it'll cost you around $165 US and that seems to include shipping to Canada. I don't know what exchange rates are.
Really Solid Review!
Much appreciated!
Great review. Awesome sound testing and playing.
Thanks Luis.
Detailed, comprehensive review. Thank you.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Hey thanks a million for making this video! You rock!!!!
Happy to help!
Thanks amigo..great review...btw..y love your voice and the song...
I appreciate that!
amazing, thanks!
I tried the Mix12FX but it didn't work straight out of the box. Then I read that overheating is a problem w/ this particular mixer. Though I was hesitant, I tried the Harbinger LV12 mixer and so far (going on 2 months now) it's impressed me. It has many of the same features as the Mix12FX, except it some noticeable additional features that includes a power switch, a monitor out, eq & gain even on the stereo inputs, XLR main outputs, separate volume control for Control Room outs, and a Bluetooth receiver, a dedicated guitar input, and selectable pad and HPF switch for inputs 1-4. This mixer seems to be well thought out. Since I couldn't find a genuine demo/review video, I made one myself that was recorded real time of the first time I used it. So, it's pretty down to earth and not a marketing tactic. I'm not compensated in anyway by sharing my experience: th-cam.com/video/9r5wVsP0zWk/w-d-xo.html
Excellent review.
Thank you!
Great review - thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful Marcel.
Thank you!!
Amazing video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
This was extremely helpfull thank you!
Glad it was helpful George.
The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination
Excelente amigo...gracias por compartir.
Saludos de Perú
Hello Julio and hello Peru! Thank you!
Excelent!! thanks you .
You are welcome friend.
Excellent
Thanks Albert.
Stevo, hope you guys are ok, stay safe, God Bless
You too brother. Just a whole lot of staying home.
Thank you for a fantastic review! So informative! Great voice too. :-). I only run this into a single speaker…would I use output on the left or right to send the signal out? And is there any way to not have any effects at all?
Thanks! Left for the main out. Effects, just turn them off and everything for FX level just turn down.
Great tutorial. Could you do a second video showing how to work with this or another mixer in a daw?
Thanks Grayson. I prefer to use multitrack recorders for my music, but if I ever do a video on a DAW I'll let you know. If ya ever want to check out a multitrack, I did a video on the Zoom R16: th-cam.com/video/n_44S76OPYQ/w-d-xo.html
Awesome review! At 5:30 you mention you need a 1/4" to XLR cable for the speakers. If my speakers can take 1/4" OR XLR cable as input, can I just use a purely 1/4" cable from the mixer to the speaker? Or is it better quality if I use 1/4" to XLR cable?
Also if I just have a single speaker, is there a mono output?
Yeah, you can do that. No mono out.
@@stevekonbass Thank you for the quick response!
Great review! Thank you ! So if there’s no mono, would I just use the left out to go into a single speaker?
excellent video, one question? how to connect rca inputs from a dj controller
You could get 1/4" adapters or just plug into the rca tape in.
@@stevekonbass thank you
Got a good voice. Hi have a question, where can i hook up my laptop in this mixer please, thank you
Thanks. If you wanted to play music from your laptop or something like that you can get some adaptors and go into the tape-in inputs.
@@stevekonbass thank you very much, I really appreciate 🙂
Thank you for that! I was looking at buying one but wasn't exactly sure if I needed one. I really appreciate the in depth explanation of everything as I didn't have a clue about anything on it.
I have a Marshall stack. Can I run everything through the mixer and to my stack? Sorry, as I said, I'm clueless. Thank you sir. Stay safe!
What are you trying to do Tony? How are you trying to apply the mixer? Not sure why you would want to go from the mixer to the stack. For typical use in a live performance situation, you'd mic your Marshall stack (or use a DI out if your amp has one) and that mic would be plugged into the mixer. Your Marshall is your "backline", meaning your Marshall is behind you on stage. All the instruments and vocals are plugged into the mixer and mixed and sent to the PA speakers. The PA speakers are your "frontline" and are at the front of the stage aimed at the audience. Hope that helps.
stevekonbass Thank you sir. That explains everything and now it makes sense. I told you I was clueless.
No problem Tony. Glad I could help.
Excellent in depth review and guide. However, since my knowledge in this area is minimal, could you please guide me where should a subwoofer be connected on the mixer? (I have my speakers both connected to the main out, so they are already reserved) I can get my hands on all the necessary cables no problem, but I can't seem to figure out where to connect it on the mixer. Would appreciate immensely for your answer.
Sure Gagan... go from a main output of the board into the sub input, and then go from the output of the sub into one of your top mains. I did a video on a Behringer Sub where I show how to hook it up. It's best to watch the whole video if you're new to doing sound: th-cam.com/video/RHri4E62Rgo/w-d-xo.html
@@stevekonbass Great cheers! However, what if the tops cant be connected through the subwoofer. Is this the only way to connect a sub? What my question means is can the tops and sub be connected straight to the mackie 12 board simultaneously? I'd like to connect a sub which doesnt have the possibility to connect tops from it.
You could plug the sub into one of the main outputs on the board, and use the other main output to connect a top and then daisy chain the one top to the other. That would work, but the proper way is the first way I told you.
@@stevekonbass Splendid! Thanks Steve, one last question though, what does daisy chain mean?
What that means is you go out from the board to a top, and then out of that top to the other top.
Thanks for the thorough review! Is there a way to mix IEMs without having to use your FX send as your AUX out? Sucks to lose FX just so that you can have IEMs.
Not that I know of. This is a bottom tier basic board. I'd suggest going up a couple of levels and get a board with multiple monitor outs, especially if the whole band needs/wants their own mix for monitors. A lot of boards skimp on the monitor/aux outs so you'd have to look around. If I remember right, there was a Behringer that one of my bands used and the drummer had his own out for his IEMs and myself and guitarist each had our own out too.
Is it there a power-on/off button ?
Thank you 🙏
No.
How do you power this board off without unplugging the power cord? Cannot find an answer anywhere.
You can't. There is no on/off button.
Great info! Hey im looking to do a backyard acoustic show with my band soon. Need 3 mics, a guitar and bass hooked up . Would this do?
Could you get it to work... yes. Would I recommend it... no. I'd recommend spending a little more to get something better like this: th-cam.com/video/P_aMjK0sSoI/w-d-xo.html
I bought this mixer a couple of days ago, do you notice any noise on the FX Channel if you boost it up more than 12 O'clock? Some effects more than other I get this iss, white noise sound, even with all the tracking channels down.
I haven't used it in a while, but I believe I recall the effects being a bit noisy if you crank them up.
@@stevekonbass thanks for your fast response man, well for the price sure can't ask for much. Although cheap things ain't so cheap no more. Keep up, thanks you so much!
Hi can these be used for live band online stream?
Vocals, guitars, bass, & drum
Your saying the button 48V is for the first 4 channel so the mic and guitar it should be on
The 48v is for using condenser mics that need phantom power. If you're using like a Shure 58 and plugging in an acoustic guitar you'd keep it off.
@@stevekonbassthank u sir I use a shure mic so I will keep it off thanks
Thanks Steve.. i wonder if you can help? I have a warfdale wedge monitor. Which socket in the mixer should I use to connect them?
There isn't any separate monitor outs so you'll have to use the main outs.
Thanks Steve.. but my speakers will be in the main outs so I’m confused. Can I not use two speakers and a monitor? We need a monitor when we are playing live
Could I use either the left or right socket called CR Out perhaps? I don’t want to just randomly try stuff in case I screw things up.
You'll have to run a line out of your main speakers to the monitor, or you can try using the control outs, but either way there won't be a separate monitor mix. Exactly what's coming out of the mains will be coming out of the monitors.
Ah right.. that’s not ideal.. the monitor should be for my vocal only. Could I run my mic direct to my monitor and then out of the monitor to the mixer do you think?
Hi steve , great video .. so I’m using this mixer with a dynamic mic for vocals and I think I’ve been using it wrong .. I have the gain turned down to like the 9 o’clock mark and then have the volume turned up .. I could never figure out how to properly set the gain on this mixer bc there was no solo button to push while you spoke into the mic and the directions were super vague .. I do notice that when I sing sometimes that I feel like I have to sing hard to get it to project properly.. do you think raising my gain and lowering the volume will help or is basically the same thing .
Try turning the gain up until it clips and then back it off a little. Then push up the fader to where you need it. If you're singing live it's also about mic technique. If you're really pushing at a point in a song where your volume increases just back off the mic a little. Then, if you're singing soft you might have to get up on the mic more.
@@stevekonbass thanks so much for reply .. I went back over my pedal chain last night and the first in my chain is tc helicon play acoustic.. for some reason the I had the mic gain turned way down so I raised it until the clipping light came on .. then went and messed with the mixer and made some adjustments and it feels like a huge difference.. the problem I was having was that I had to be right up on the mic in order for it to pic up my vocals .. if I backed away more than an inch or two it was like I wasn’t singing .. after turning up the gain it made a huge difference.. thanks again
How would you recommend running stage monitors? Daisy chain through the Fx out? If so, how does that affect the on board fx for each channel. Will the chosen fx still be heard through the mains If running monitors from the FX send?
To be honest with you, I'd invest in a better board that has monitor outs. When I used this live for a duo I was doing I'd just daisy chain the monitors off of the mains and keep it low. We'd get a true representation of what was coming out the front and it was good enough to hear our vocals.
Very good in depth video, tell me, did you have any issues with it and the power supply getting hot?...do you think it's up to live use or is it more at home in the home studio...
I heard of issues with it and I'm not a fan of the power supply, but didn't have issues myself. This would be best for maybe a duo, or as a backup for your main board. It doesn't have separate monitor sends or mutes.
Im on the fence on purchasing. Any trouble with noisy channel 2? Ive seen a few that say channel 2 becomes unusable?
No, but I don't use it anymore. I'd say get something better if you're gonna be gigging.
@stevekonbass that's what I was thinking. Probably go for the Yamaha or Allen & Heath.
Yeah I will look and see what stores have
Amazon USA gave me this for a price
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zzounds gave me the best price so far
Hey Steve, do you use a DI box before the mixer for guitars?
I don't, no.
Great Singing Voice Man !
Thanks Rusty, appreciate it.
I have that mixer, with old Yorkville NP 25 powered speakers and Yorkville LS200P subwoofer. I do not have any XLR jacks, all 1/4" jacks only.
How do I connect my smartphone to play music properly? .. This is what I'm doing now...I have a 1/8" male din plug to left and right 1/4" jacks, going into Channel 1 and 2 so that I have EQ control. I actually forget how I'm running the subwoofer, but it did not work the way the guy a the sound store told me. I think I'm running just one channel to the subwoofer ...but I know it's not right .. can you tell me how to hook up a smartphone AND a subwoofer?
PS: Something is not right, because I did not have the volume high at all and I'm getting the limiter light flickering and sometimes staying on, after an hour, the speaker shut's down, must be overheating, but i did have the bass cranked .... ever though it wasn't that loud, it still turns off...and that was with just one speaker today and no sub hooked up...I think I might have a bad powered speaker.
Go from the phone to the rca tape inputs on the board and hit the tape to main button.
Thanks so much. Do you know if the effects can be applied individually and differently to each channel, or it applies to all equally? Thanks!
Hey Adela- You can only choose 1 effect and then control how much you want it on each channel. So, for instance, you can't choose large room and put it on track 1, warm hall and put it on track 2, and chorus and put it on track 3.
@@stevekonbass I see. Thanks. I understand there is a "Karaoke mode", where we press all effects and something happens.
Not that I'm aware of.
great review and demo.. i just bought one and am disappointed it does not have an output for monitors. guess i'll have to daisy chain monitor. any advice? thanks.
Yeah Charlie, these don't have Aux outs for stage monitors so best you could do is daisy chain off the mains.
@@stevekonbass Steve, would I be able to use the Control Room outputs for a couple of powered speakers used as monitors?
Yes. You can get the specs and info here: mackie.com/img/file_resources/Mix5_8_12FX_OM.pdf
Hello, what was that song you were singing, please? :)
The song I was singing and playing guitar on is a song I wrote recently called Caught Up. The part of the video where I was singing that one line acapella to demonstrate the effects was from a song I wrote as a teenager called Slippin Away.
@@stevekonbass Wow... and have you somewhere recorded the full version of Slippin Away song? I would like to listen it. It sounds really good... :D
Much thanks! Yes, it was recorded. I recorded it at Paris Recording Studio in Ronkonkoma, NY back in 1987 I think. I have it somewhere on cassette but not online.
@@stevekonbass At least that way... :) but you should definitely upload it somewhere online, old cassette may break and
that would certainly be a shame.. :D :D
Yes, I have a bunch of tunes on cassette that I need to transfer one day. Need to get a cassette player.
I just purchased this along with a pair of alto tx210's for small solo gigging. In a few days I'll know if it was worth it or not. Cheers dude!
What are your thoughts after having it for 5 months?
Which gator soft case fits on this one bro? Thanks for the video, looking for this one...
I measured mine for you. It's about 14.5"x14.5"
Great review, one question though. Do you think if i had a 1/4" to USB cable i could run the main out into my computer for recording?
That's a really good question. I couldn't accurately answer it though as I've never done it. Anyone wanna chime in that's done that?
I think you might be better off doing RCA to 1/4" into an interface, RCA to USB exists as well but I'm not sure how well it would work. You could also use a standard RCA to 1/8" and then record onto a mobile device then transfer that to your PC later
Hello, I noticed you went from a 1/4" stereo to xlr to plug into speaker. Wouldn't it be better to go from 1/4" mono to xlr for each channel? Or, would it work ok either way? Just curious. I just bought this board and am using it on the gig this week. I got a 1/4" mono to xlr adaptor for each main.
Hmm... I think you're question is referring to TS vs TRS? TRS supposedly gets less noise over longer runs. As long as you're using "Speaker Cables" you're good.
@@stevekonbass Thanks for the quick reply. I've always thought of the two rings on a 1/4" plug as stereo. I learned something new today. TRS is likely quieter. I'll give that a try. Thanks again.
Good luck with the gig.
HI CAN YOU HELP WHY IS THE PSU INPUT DIFFERENT ON MY MIXER BUT IS EXACTLY THE SAME MIXER..I NEED A MALE 3 PIN PSU MIX 12FX CAN U HELP THANKS
That's odd. The PRO models have the 3 pins but not these. Ya got me on this one.
ITS 9VAC ~X2 1000mA FOR MIX12 FX
This mixer can power them big speakers with that drum machine ,cd player and stuff??. Is a mixer similar to a p.a.. . Sorry im confused
The speakers are powered. The mixer doesn't power anything. Just used for mixing, EQ, reverb.
Hey Steve, just bought one and my biggest stress was setting the gain but I see you covered that at 8:30 of the vid. Am I right? I'm totally new to operating a mixer but felt the need to pick it up as I'm running this mixer into a looper pedal and then out to my speaker/amp.
What I dont get about mixers is that if I'm adjusting my high/mid/low on the mixing board how does that correspond to what I have those set on the actual amp? Match the two? Thanks a ton.
Yep. Set the gain on each channel and make sure it doesn't clip. To answer your 2nd question... in a gig situation you'd have your amp on stage behind you and you'd set it up to your liking. From there you'd mic the amp and that would go to the mixer of the PA and the EQ there would be adjusted so it sounds good in the overall mix with all the other instruments.
@@stevekonbass Thanks for answering back. That all makes sense. The only issue I'm having is that I don't have a speaker or amp unit able to plug both the left and the right main (running out of the mixer) into. So I'm running a mic and my bass through the mixer then out the left main to my amp with a patch cord, both ends a 1/4 inch. Therefore I need to turn the pan on both all the way to left (if that makes sense) other wise the mixer is sending out to a Right main that I can't utilize with my bass amp anyhow. It's doesnt sound bad, my amp has one 15 inch and four eight inch speakers to distribute through. I don't have the extra coin to get a new amp or speaker for the sake of properly running both left and right mains out of the mixer. If you got any further insights to improve this set up I described great otherwise thanks dude.
its the same price as the wharfdale CONNECT 1202FX/USB-Compact Analog Mixing Console. which one is better and why?
Never heard of Wharfdale. Best to compare and read reviews.
Omg you have a really old drum machine us that a zoom? I love zoom products you sound great .......live your instructions on this mixer at first I didnt like it but after watching I may give it another chance.
Yep, it's a Zoom. Great drum machine. Used it on this tune: th-cam.com/video/k3LaPT45Aio/w-d-xo.html
Where do you conect monitors?
Can I use this as a auto interview for my pc
I just bought this mixer but i’m not sure how to use it with my Blue Hummingbird (I just got into the whole microphone/mixer stuff). I connected the hummingbird, & the PAN and signal light turns on but turn off a second later. the only lights that stay on are the power & phantom power. what would you recommend that I do?
I believe the Hummingbird needs phantom power, so use inputs 1, 2, 3, or 4 and push the phantom power button. That light isn't for PAN, it's an over the limit light or clip light. You don't want that to stay red. It means your signal is too hot if it flashes or stays red. Lower the gain for that channel if it's in the red. The other light sig/ol is for the effects. You don't want that light to stay on either.
What is " slap back"? Delay?
Think of it kind of sounding like sound bouncing off the wall back to you, like a short echo. Not one of my favorite effects.
what about guitars with active pick ups ? is it possable to record with active pickups ?
Sure.
Do the effects also carry over to the Control Room output?
I just checked for you, yes they do.
Could you do a similar video on the profx 12, this was very useful and I am seeing if it is worth it to spend more for the profx series
The ProFX12 is better than the Mix12FX. The Mix12FX is okay if you're doing a solo gig or a duo gig. I did a duo gig the other day and used the Mix12FX, it was fine. But, it doesn't have the eq across every channel and doesn't have mute buttons. I got it for $150 with the case, which I thought was a good deal. I'll use it for duo gigs and bring it as a back-up board for my bands gigs.
I did a demo of the ProFx12 for ya: th-cam.com/video/P_aMjK0sSoI/w-d-xo.html
@@stevekonbass Awesome, thank you so much!
My friend...I ask a little my speaker is jbl partybox on the go...can I use that mixer...thanks in advance
Yeah, you'd just have to get the right connectors to connect the mixer to the speaker.
Good day sir. Does this mixer have a preamp? Thanks!
Technically, yes. You can check out the manual here: mackie.com/sites/default/files/PRODUCT%20RESOURCES/MANUALS/Owners_Manuals/Mix5_8_12FX_OM.pdf
Do you know why my speaker make noise sounds?
Couldn't tell you. Best to just go down the line and check everything.
Hey Steve - live sound newbie here - The 1/4" to Male XLR, is that TS 1/4" or TRS? - Thanks for the review!
Hey Mike- I use TRS.
Hey man! I bought this mixer and the top right seems to get insanely hot within 30mins, to the point it doesn't feel safe.
Did yours have this kind of issue? Or could it just be mine?
I've used it 4 hours at a time and don't recall it getting super hot.
@@stevekonbass I appreciate you taking the time to respond! Thank you.
I assume my unit is either Faulty or it doesn't like my mains, I'm probably going to return it. Pretty sad though, I've always seemed to have troubles buying mixers :( my previous 2 behringer mixers blew/ stopped working. The first one was my fault because I made a feedback loop and had the gains maxed out (blew up my brain too xD) and the other one just stopped working. I switched to Mackie as many people said they were far better and more reliable but now I have this issue :(
I've read where people complain about the power supply on this one. To cut cost they don't even give you a power button. Behringer always seemed to have problems. The Mackie stuff for the most part are good workhorses . The band I played with for the last 5 years used Mackie gear for between 600 and 650 gigs and there was never a problem. The gear got abused pretty good too with rain, hot weather, and load ins/outs. There are better sounding boards and speakers but they cost a lot more. Check out the Pro12. Costs a little more but it's a workhorse. I did a video on it: th-cam.com/video/P_aMjK0sSoI/w-d-xo.html
@@stevekonbass i will check that out for sure man! watching the video now! though considering my budget i doubt i'll be able to get it. Again bro, thank you very much!
@@stevekonbass the Pro FX12 reminds me of the Behringer UB1222fx-Pro !
maybe i will save up some money!
Hello, I have that mixer but I find that the transformer gets very hot, does anyone else think the same?
greetings from Chile.
Are you able to plug in two instruments in 5/6 (for example) to actually use 12 channels?
Technically Tobi, yes, but one instrument would come out of the left speaker and the other instrument would come out the right. Also, here's a video of the ProFx12: th-cam.com/video/P_aMjK0sSoI/w-d-xo.html
Where do you connect it to subwoofers?
You'd go from the main out of the board to the sub, and come out of the sub into your tops.
@@stevekonbass then would I be using another 1/4 to xlr male cable to hookup the sub to the speaker?
Most likely it would be a regular XLR cable. This video I did might help you out. Watch at about the 4 minute mark: th-cam.com/video/RHri4E62Rgo/w-d-xo.html
Will this mixer work with passive monitors??
This mixer won't power passive monitors.
i swear this was ubs is it.was thinkin of gettin it today but doesnt look like usb compatible
Nope, no USB on it.
@@stevekonbass ok
Thank you for the very helpful video, Sir! I already liked and subscribed :-) I have a 2i2 V3 Focusrite and play my guitar using OBS on Windows 10. Can Mackie Mix12 FX be connected with the Focusrite? So should I connect my guitar cable and microphone cable to the Mixer, then how do I connect the Mixer to the Focusrite? The Focusrite will be connected to the computer. Thank you in advance for your help!
Personally, I'd skip using the Mackie mixer if you're recording and just go from the Focusrite to your computer. I don't think it's necessary. If you wanted to experiment though, you can plug your guitar into the mixer and just run a cable from one of the main outs to the Focusrite.
Thank you so much, Steve!
where did you purchase the mixer from?
I bought it from Zzounds John. Here's the link: www.zzounds.com/a--3969471 I got the mixer and the bag for $149. No tax, no shipping, and I got it in 2 days.
@@stevekonbass Thanks for your quick reply Steve!
I used your supplied link, was about to purchase the mixer then stopped and thought...zzounds has not listed the bag so I called them via voice. Spoke to one the guys there, here is what I got.
Yup the mixer is now on SALE for only 129.00$US they SELL the bag for 38.00$US. is not a bundle deal.
Then after I tell zzounds that I live in CANADA [ OH noooo ]
Yeah they hit me with a 44.00$ shipping fee
And cus I live in CANADA. they are UNABLE to ship the bag to Canada
I'll keep looking around for THE DEAL.
If you or one of your talented subscribers come across A DEAL...{hehe} let this Canadian guy know Aye...
Now back to my Maple Syrup and Pancakes oh.. and a beer aye...!
That sucks! There was a package deal for the mixer and bag when I bought it, but that doesn't matter being that they're screwing you with the shipping. Maybe try Sweetwater or Musicians Friend. Here are the links: www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mackie-mix12fx-12-channel-compact-mixer-with-effects?pdpSearchTerm=mackie%20mixers&tNtt=mackie%20&tAt=item&tAv=Mackie%20Mix12FX%2012-Channel%20Compact%20Mixer%20with%20Effects
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Mix12FX--mackie-mix12fx-12-channel-compact-mixer-with-effects
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i want to watch your review but the fact that your audio in the video is so terrible makes me just not trust you
Well lucky for me 26,000 other people watched it and didn't complain.
Thanks a lot!!
You bet!