Features:

  • Be sure that the volume of the input is the same as it would be during normal use, or you may have to readjust the gain in the middle of a set
  • 6 low-noise Mackie Vita mic preamps add life to any input. ReadyFX effects engine with 16 effects including reverbs, delays, and choruses
  • 7-band graphic EQ for tuning mains or monitors. You can listen with headphones if you carefully turn up the channel fader and headphones level a little
  • Aux output for monitor mixes, venue 70-volt systems, and more
  • 3 band EQ 80 Hz, 2.5 kHz and 12 KHz on all channelsand 100 Hz low-cut filter on all channels
USB makes connections super simple when changing around sound setup on pc

USB makes connections super simple when changing around sound setup on pc, multiple channels gives room to grow without repurchasing a bigger mixer, channel sliders are a welcome change from knobs, and is straightforward to use, assuming you have used one before.

Terrific

I use this to combine output from my PC (Band in a Box) and my guitar to practice rather than my amp. Output to headphones. The built in effects are great. This setup is incredible for practice. I haven't even touched its capabilities. However just note that it isn't a true 4 input mixer since channels 3/4 are combined into a single stage

Great for small gigs

This mixer packs an amazing amount of features into a small package, at an incredibly low price. I used it for some PA-type work, as well as connecting an existing mix to a webcasting setup. The flexible combinations of input and output types allowed me to handle all kinds of surprises like they were no big deal (like needing to take a feed from a house mixer that had didn't have the usual assortment of outputs). My only quibble (but not a big enough issue to take off a star) is that the mixer seems like it should have a few more options to allow signals to be routed more flexibly. For example, there's no way to monitor what the FX processor does using headphones. There's also no way to alter the USB input (it's treated just like the tape input). There's no way to solo a channel, route a channel to an alternate output while keeping it silent in the main mix, and a bunch of other features that I've become accustomed to having in other Mackie mixers. Study the circuit diagram in the manual well so you'll know if your desired input can make it through your desired set of components to the right output.

Nice!!!

Perfect for all my studio/podcast needs. Sound output is clean and loud. Make sure you get the 1/4 headphone adapters if you use an aux. Also, make sure you have the phantom power on if you have a condenser mic. Worth the money 100%

Great Stage and Small Home Studio Mixer

This mixer is perfect for stage (keyboardist) purposes or small home recording studios. It's relatively quiet, the effects are decent (except the quick delay setting is not quick enough), and the usability is fantastic. My only regret is that i did not go with the PROFX16V2. One note: I read a review that stated the mute buttons do not light up when pressed. That's true however the manual says the lighted mute buttons begin with the model PROFX16V2 so on this particular board, they are not designed to light up therefore there's nothing wrong with the board. Other issues cited seem to be operator error and not error on the part of the manufacturing. I highly recommend this product for stage monitoring, small bands w/small gigs, or small home studio setups.

Simply and amazing pro mixer.

Undoubtedly, this is another awesome mixer from Mackie. Having used the older models, I immediately noticed how quiet and clear the vocals are through this new mixer. I have used it several times for live performances and it has delivered magnificently. I will recommend it for any type of pro use where microphone and/or musical instrument amplification is required. Make sure to have a reputable amplifier and speakers (or Powered Speakers) to complete the overall sound system.

WOW!

Much more than expected. If you, as I have many auxiliary stereo feeds, this is the mixer board for you. This unit even allows me to take individual input feeds and throw them through other devices to bring about harmony voices etc. Needless to say, I am very happy with my purchase. It reminds me of the first unit I built from scratch. It too had 12 channels and stereo reverb. My delay had a dedicated tape deck for delay, complete with sliding playback head. This saved me a minimum of three months of time, and lots of labor.

Pro broadcaster: This is a good little board! USB noise not serious

As a commercial FM broadcaster in a Top 60 US market, I needed a small board on the cheap to send on a trip to NYC that the talent could interface with their laptop via USB. After reading the reviews, I was wary of this board because it seemed that everyone that loved it was using the analog I/O, and everyone that used the USB I/O complained about background noise. That's completely understandable for a board that costs less than $200 which includes a USB sound card. I'm used to paying $500+ for a USB sound card ALONE, and this one includes an 8 channel Mackie mixer?!? They simply had to have cut some corners somewhere. So with all the complaints, I initially bought a different brand, but that one seemed to have a technical issue (or maybe a design flaw). In any case, I returned in and at the last minute came back to Amazon for the Mackie PROFX8V2. First thing I noted: It was plug and play on all 3 machines I tried it on. (Windows 7 and Windows 10). I didn't need any drivers at all, unlike the first board I tried. That's a big plus. But the big question was that USB noise. All those reviews that complained about it never gave it in a quantifiable amount: There is noise. But how MUCH noise? I was about to find out. Connecting it to a laptop, I fired up Adobe Audition. I quickly had audio in and out. I set levels, then I turned all the pots to zero, which should leave me with dead silence. The headphone jack gets pretty loud on this board, and at full volume I could easily hear the noise they were complaining about. But the input meters on Adobe Audition showed a level of about -63 dB. That's the noise floor. I'd expect much better in a $500 sound card. But -63 dB is something I can work with. To put it in perspective, the noise floor requirement for FM broadcasters imposed years ago by the FCC is -60 dB. This board beat that requirement by 3 dB. I have professional broadcast studios that aren't quite that good. So I sent the board out on the trip to NYC and didn't worry about it. The broadcast lasted 3 days. The group came back and raved about the board. "It's a FANTASTIC board!". Not one word about any noise. I'm very happy with this!

Easy to use

I went thru 3 other mixers and this is a keeper. Easy to use, good quality. Works perfect for my NS7 and mic. I like the EQ the best and the fact that I have so many options for controlling the volume. I would recommend buying and for the price, you cant beat it

Reliable as a Mackie!

I bought this to replace a 15 yr old version of the same thing because it has REVERB! (ok, maybe it's not Lexicon but there's a handful of patches to choose from) and a USB output which, I believe, is a stereo image off the buss. Supposedly I can patch it into a laptop but I haven't tried that yet. My old one had a scritchy output that a good cleaning will probably fix so I'm giving it to a friend for his solo gig. I expect it'll go another 15 yrs if he doesn't use it for a floor jack. Fair warning: I've been a Mackie fan since TAPCO and have grown to appreciate a reliable but mediocre sound. Don't get me wrong, it's the best of the mediocre ones but that's all I'm gonna say until they send me a T shirt.

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