Full Review and how to - Mackie MIX8 is it a 6 Channel or 8 Channel (Both?)

Wouldn't you Rather Mix on a Mackie? The Mix8 8-Ch Compact Mixer
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Using quality components throughout, including the proven sonic quality of Mackie Mic preamps, Mix Series mixers deliver high-headroom, low-noise performance that maintains audio quality from any source and always sounds great.
8-channel compact mixer with proven high-headroom, low-noise performance
2 mic/line input with studio-level audio quality
Pan, level, and overload indication
Phantom power for studio condenser mics
2 stereo 1/4" line inputs
3-band EQ on all channels with clean, precise tone shaping
1 aux send with stereo 1/4" returns
Dedicated stereo RCA inputs/outputs for playback or recording
Main L/R outputs
Headphone output with separate volume control
Rugged, reliable design built to last
Extremely compact and portable
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
With the right mix of I/O, EQ and routing, Mix Series mixers provide the features you need at a great price. features like phantom power and dedicated FX send offer flexibility to dial in a great mix.
Only Mackie can deliver such this level of reliability at this price. With a rugged all-metal chassis and protective side cheeks, you can count on Mix to handle the abuse that would destroy most compact mixers.
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[@djdoesha]

What stand is this on????

[@expertisland]

if you're looking for other items seen in the Video like the Stand have a look at my Amazon shop www.amazon.com/shop/expertisland (#ad)

[@chrislrocks]

@djdoesha you can find the link for the stand further down in the comments.

[@eldarsadykov]

They count aux return as inputs 7/8 (manual page 13).

[@bogard08]

Thanks.

[@TonyPjamas]

Man thanks for clarifying this, I was questioning my sanity. Currently comparing the 3 sizes and it’s really confusing from that perspective, they are inconsistent with the counting! They even put the 5, 8, and 12 in the same manual!

[@illgazillion]

Thanks for the review. But can you turn off the auto focus?

[@JR-lx8nn]

Nice quickie overview. JR

[@rubiconuno6889]

Does this mixer have phantom power on the mic inputs?

[@muchobaratodop]

Yes

[@JonnyNotion]

I’m confused about what the bal/unbal does? Is it in or out?

[@The_Black_Vegeta]

where can i purchase the stand?

[@stiven_ph8656]

i have this mixer but no efx effects can i use external sound card? Auxsend from mixer to aux input of soundcard then speaker output of soundcard to aux return from mixer?

[@guille_toledo76]

Excellent video. Question...? Can I use it for playing clicks and Backing track for a drummer? For example. Plug Tablet with a split cable to channel 1 and 2 to run a panned sequence (Left click metronome and right instruments for the backing track). Then plug headphones for the drummer so he only listens to the clicks and Backing track. Will the rest only listen to the backing track and not te clicks metronome????? Is the CR output independent from de Main mix?

[@MikeUIibarri]

These is a great little mixer. Except: the aux send is mono. Mackie: "Don't worry if it's mono..." Just know that it is mono.

[@PerryCodes]

Yeah - that's a BS way of counting channels.... Thanks for confirming what I had thought once I saw an image of this mixer.

[@Reggae_SPYS]

Thanks for the easy-to-understand informative session on the Mackie Mix8, you rock!

[@vivpic]

Where can I find the kit for the "support" for the Mackie...it is very nice!!

[@marketweis]

I'm not too familiar w/mixers. This has Aux Send & Return. If I wanted to patch in a compressor/gate to this, I would Aux Send out to that, & then come back in to the Aux Return?

[@AdamasMst]

No on and off switch.........that is dumb!

[@cjnte7265]

Is that a costumized bracket/stand holding the mixer?

[@expertisland]

You can buy the stand here is the link on Amazon amzn.to/2R6qe6F

[@phoenixthunderbird7360]

Phantom power?

[@azordeejay9205]

Aquí les dejo un vídeo en español que me funcionó mucho!!! 😉👌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/joqmn2adpLx2kKM

[@comic4relief]

What about the 48-volt button?

[@5thElementDFW]

If I have 2 k12s and 2 peavey pr15s, how would I use this? I don't wanna use tape as a secondary output

[@Jayb1200]

Main Outputs & CR outputs. You'll have seperate volume control as well.

[@GuiuFlash]

Hello! Did you notice any noise generated from the fountain or table? Thank you!

[@leomattos9421]

I may be wrong but the 7/8 channel is actually on Aux Return. At least, is what says my owner’s manual.

[@expertisland]

You're right, I read the manual before reviewing the mixer. But to this point, it is the only model mixer so far that I have reviewed to count the return in the total number of channels listed.

[@leomattos9421]

Yes, this is terrible! There isn’t controller to set the volume or EQ.

[@leomattos9421]

Sorry if I were rude, didn’t mean it. Of course you would read the manual, I’ve read it in portuguese. Could have some different translation or interpretation

[@expertisland]

@@leomattos9421 your not coming off rude, just saying when I looked at the mixer the first time I could not find 8 channels and had to read the manual to find out why the called it MIX8

[@AstralVelvetV12]

@@expertisland why do they call this the mix8 from your understanding? Reading the comments and not sure this is the mixer I want now

[@riteshmallik4939]

it is an exact replica of Tapco mix 60 which was launched almost12-13 years ago..I have it since then and it still functions.Except for one ctrl room knob everything functions well

[@javiceres]

Cool. Good to know.

[@Battlescar9685]

Mackie hasn’t really improved there desks for years. There’s nothing new here. How about an upgrade on the mic pres. a decent compressor on the mic Channels.

[@ewanevanstouchturf5882]

Hey nice video. Question the “RUDE SOLO light “ keeps flashing when the unit is just on

[@tantedang]

I like your review!

[@tmm9112]

Thank you.

[@expertisland]

You're welcome!

[@rocadeleon2723]

excuse me Sir my ignorance and where are the powered subwoofers connected

[@sayujyavartak1163]

Can you change the settings of your cam 'cause it continuously losses focus, it's little stress on the eyes.

[@diegowilson6008]

Do you have a review on Berlingtone BR-76MX

[@SAMSAM75]

hello I would like the reference the link of the console mixer door please

[@Lita1]

Interesting video I liked this video yes!!!!👍😅

[@kendallcole4602]

What about the phantom power Jesus I’m so stuck how do I use it

[@marcolopez678]

MAXER MIC 🎤🎤

[@bermayaw3199]

how much a channel two price in Ghana

[@nberrios777]

Can you plug in 4 instruments into the line channels 3,4,5, and 6 for live performances?

[@Jkaterchannel]

Can't see why not.

[@teoamo_]

@@Jkaterchannel what about Synths in channels 1 & 2?

[@ernestamoore4385]

Is this multitrack channel out?

[@erikduque7735]

I bought this mixer to use for karaoke. I hooked it up with my 1000W surround sound but for some reason I can’t get any echo. Any idea why?

[@expertisland]

No echo or FXs on this model. you need to plug one in. or exchange it for one that does. like the Mackie MIX12FX or for one around the same price and quality look at the PYLE PMXU43BT Great for KARAOKE here the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXnGY6ZvjMxspNU

[@OGBlackBridge]

So which channels accept simple 1/4" instrument connections? It looks like 3/4 and 5/6 but there seems to be two jacks per channel?

[@expertisland]

3 and 5 act as mono and will feed 4 and 6

[@colorcaoz]

how does it perform with condenser microphone?

[@denniswilliam2565]

What is the best speakers to use for that particular mixer

[@slimpyman]

Lemme ask. What's that spiffy rotating stand

[@expertisland]

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[@JohnLumapaskeith]

I see 6 channels

[@effigy8620]

Is the RCA 3.5 cable you mention to plug in an iPhone? And is the adaptor separate?

[@expertisland]

if your phone like new iPhones that do not have a 3.5 headphone port you will need the adapter.

[@albertalejo2902]

Can you use that to dj for powered speakers and powered sub

[@expertisland]

Yes you can, note there is no usb for your computer.

[@tomas_horn]

I'm thinking use this mixer for 3 instruments at the same time. Moog mother32, Moog sub37 and Elektron analog RYTM. Also, I'd use HW effects such as Eventide space, and TC electronic flashback. All connected to Focusrite 2i2. Will this mixer handle it? And what would the best way of connecting all this together? Thanks

[@eldarsadykov]

It will, but the best way of connecting depends on your creative task. Watching tutorials on mixers in general could really help you figure it out.

[@hanspeterlutz6586]

An understandable English for a non American would have been great!

[@rogeliolopez2190]

is the volume in the tape outputs affected by the master volume control?

[@faculea7680]

Hi, I'm late but yes it is, master controls everything here, even phones volume, It doesn't sound when master it's turn off.

[@rogeliolopez2190]

@@faculea7680 thank you