How To Setup A Sound System (Mackie ProFX & SRT)

In this video, we go through the basics of connecting an analog 10 channel audio mixer (Mackie ProFX10v3) into a powered speaker (Mackie SRT210). We then connect a microphone (Shure SM58) and a headphone cable so we can connect a phone.
Starting with the basics, we like to always verify that we have a good power source at the venue before running any XLR or signal cable. Once the mixer is powered on, we check that the speaker also has a reliable power source.
Once the mixer and the speaker are powered on, we run the signal cable to connect the two. The speaker should be powered off while connecting the signal cable.
Then, you can connect your microphone and input sources, check their volume, and have an awesome event!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Price & Specs
1:30 - Power
2:28 - Location Of Speakers & Mixer
4:52 - Connect Mixer To Power
5:07 - Connect Speakers To Power
6:35 - Connect Speakers To Mixer
7:10 - Connect Additional Speaker
7:51 - Turn on Speakers & Factory Reset
9:10 - Mixer Setup
10:00 - Connect Dynamic Microphone
10:57 - Connect Condenser Microphone
11:33 - Phantom Power (48v)
13:05 - Microphone Gain Setup
14:05 - Line Level Input Setup (Phone)
16:11 - DI Box Setup
18:50 - Monitor Setup
19:40 - Insert
20:10 - Low Cut
20:40 - Compressor
22:00 - 3 Band EQ
23:30 - FX Send & Effects Setup
24:31 - Pan
24:50 - Mute & Level
25:00 - Final Thoughts
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[@mamarston]

You explain in a manner that a novice like me could understand. Great job

[@ginfioanswers7062]

I love this dude. His videos are very simple straightforward and good quality

[@jahn-pierrezietsman2293]

That was a very thorough explanation. Thank you so much for your time creating this content.

[@prospectivemedia6330]

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!

[@JGarv09]

Damn. Excellent video! Wish there was information on subwoofers though, but I'll figure it out! 10/10 review sir! Thank you

[@jordanvega9441]

Subbed immediately after watching 1 video. This guy’s got it down pat!!! Thank you dude. Keep it up 👍🏽

[@topfloorstudio2684]

Yep me too! Dude clearly knows what he's talking about. I learned a ton from 1 vid

[@denismorissette7318]

I could listen to you all day!

[@johnwatkins8102]

Finally a great video to hook these up. Thank You!!

[@andrewp1513]

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

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you found it helpful

[@bustanorms2028]

@@kettnercreative how long should be the xlr cable to connect mixer to speaker

[@imtiaz0704]

Very nice thank you

[@charleslim1296]

thanks for your simple yet clear cut explanation,

[@GAUCHEROO8]

Very articulate and knowledgeable. Great video!

[@satyabratm]

I really like the way Jordan explains everything. Thanks for the video.

[@kettnercreative]

Nice, glad you liked it.

[@JuanSanchez-xg5ij]

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[@videoemilioisis]

Great info. Every AV guy needs to learn all of this on day 1. Thanks

[@kettnercreative]

Glad to help

[@joshuaespinoza534]

You're amazingly knowledgeable! Just subbed. Thanks alot for sharing.

[@buildingsheriff]

Absolutely love these videos, Jordan. Thanks!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you like them!

[@concretejungle6938]

@@kettnercreative Maybe i missed it, after you plug the speakers in how would i connect it to something like a Pioneer SRT 1000?

[@pherjenkins]

Great video! Just got one of these. Thank you!

[@augustinemallipudi2644]

Very useful video for me. Thank you

[@ozeldiaz6437]

Thanks man! I learned a lot

[@jcaministries07]

best and talented person you are brother. the video was very clear thank you so much... love from india.

[@pietzwaak]

Fantastisch goede audio education.

[@protem_music]

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?

[@johngajmer2836]

Clearly explained very nicely ❤I subscribed to you.

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks and welcome

[@SimonMiller1]

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.

[@visheshkumarsingh767]

This video is very very helpful thx a looooootttt

[@Carlos1584]

I plug my iPhone into the Tape In outlet. Haven’t had any issues so far, sounds pretty good

[@andrewchiloane911]

Thanks very nicely done I understood very well.

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it helped!

[@Godluvsu2316]

Thanks. Much appreciated. 🇯🇲 👊🏽

[@markyanga3701]

Awesome content..Just a question, when using the mixer for livestreaming and live with pa system. How do you control the levels separately?

[@americancat4565]

Thanks man!

[@pascalchappex1228]

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?

[@faction95]

Great video! Thank you so much. Sub'd

[@pieterswanepoel2639]

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?

[@joyparakka5572]

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!!

[@kettnercreative]

We have a special video that goes through all of them

[@rompo]

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

[@lesliejamesmcauley-dj8sg]

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❤

[@L0RDD4RKH34RT]

Would you use the FX send for in ear monitoring for a singer as well instead of using a floor monitor?

[@georgeevans8947]

Thank you!

[@pedrolsantiagosr5092]

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?

[@marcuskoelami]

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.

[@phatbob58]

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?

[@mackietv]

Thanks Jordan!

[@kettnercreative]

You bet!

[@kentonsharp5029]

What effects do You recommend for a live singer?

[@LuisTorres-qz5kr]

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!

[@GeriWardMusic]

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😳

[@TheGuptfauj]

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?

[@djstevieo]

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?

[@MA-iridium]

Hello, thank you for your very thorough video..is it possible to connect passive speakers to a proFx4v2 Mackie console? Greetings!

[@eclipseproducciones]

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?

[@luiswasserman]

Nice video

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks Luis!

[@funkstationstudio9813]

Great Vid! I'm surprised there was no info on subwoofers.

[@mikekasperek5852]

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

[@FivePoint0]

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.

[@rrwenzel]

Absolutely great thank you! But why not connect the iphone directly via USB?

[@sambattle7705]

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

[@steversmith2818]

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.

[@dpapaioannow]

can i have both the xlr and 1/4 inch outputs connected at the same time?each one to a different active speaker?

[@mrrichardmedel]

Great video. Where are the controls for adding a powered monitor? Thanks

[@harisvikingii6450]

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.

[@jefflarson6288]

Do you have to run it through a mixer in order to pair it up with a sub?

[@ericolsen67vw]

Can I use the send and return for the send and return on my fx pedal?

[@bachblue]

Thanks!

[@kettnercreative]

Thank you very much for your support. I appreciate that.

[@josemagana8249]

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?

[@RajonYork]

you could use any type of powered speakers with the Mackie though, right?

[@kimjuiyoung1686]

What size XLR cable do I need to connect my mackie Mixer 6 channel to mackie Speaker Thump 215?

[@Kishorda9872]

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.

[@stevehart8621]

How do you get the Rude Solo light to stop blinking? Thank You

[@psi-ops1397]

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.

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

Hello sir the button 48V do I leave that on every time I play I’m new do this mixer

[@bassman2046]

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.

[@kettnercreative]

Floor monitors should be connected using one of the aux outputs. Studio monitors should be connected to the CR (Controll Room) output.

[@acreguy3156]

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!!

[@Trisolo3]

Is the supplied USB cable any good? Adequate?

[@leighguptill9244]

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?

[@ajtedom5174]

Please does a Mackie cfx 20 mkii has an integrated sound card?

[@Tales_From_The_Crypto]

What stands are you using for the JBL?

[@MOGJEREMIAH]

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

[@TheOriginalHymn]

How would I add more than 2 speakers? Say I want - total of 4 how would that work?

[@amatias1974]

Hey I need your assistance setting up profx12v3 to my laptop. Please

[@funkykong9001]

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?

[@kettnercreative]

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.

[@makfrancisco]

How can I use 2 monitors in this mixer

[@PeredyIzhere]

I cannot seem to get the audio from the computer to go to the main out on the board. Any thoughts?

[@kettnercreative]

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.

[@thatchinaboi1]

You should have covered ground loop isolators. It is a common issue since most setups use more than one outlet for it's connected components. It is especially an issue for DJ controllers with capacitive jogwheels/platters as it can cause the platters to glitch randomly when doing any scratching.

[@dpapaioannow]

can i have both the xlr and 1/4 inch outputs connected at the same time?each one to a different active speaker?

[@thatchinaboi1]

@@dpapaioannow The issue comes from using more than one electrical outlet for a single setup. Devices with ground lift (such as DI boxes or ground loop isolators) will allow you to connect your setup to multiple electrical outlets without introducing a ground loop. A setup involves every single audio component all the way from source to speakers. If 2 setups are connected to each other than it becomes 1 setup. Balanced connection will minimize the noise from a ground loop, but they won't completely eliminate the noise. To get the best signal to noise ratio don't have multiple paths to ground in a single setup. This will also prevent a DJ controller with capacitive touch to glitch randomly due to a ground loop.

[@cubby6708]

So where is the second flooor monitor going into that mixer ?

[@theaverageguy3884]

If you had subs would you connect the XLR cable from mixer to sub and from sub to first speaker ?

[@thomasblades8356]

Yes.

[@djyorlezz1]

I have question u said xlr cable or speakon cable im lost

[@neotheek]

Is it possible to do zoom calls and pa systems integration in a conference hall simultaneously?

[@kettnercreative]

Yes it is.

[@RobAndKim444]

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

[@nabilhannan]

How do I add an FX effect only to one line?

[@DJMarloMaine]

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?

[@kettnercreative]

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.

[@navypti]

A question from a newbie Jordan. Is the "Pad" button on the Yamaha MG10xu the same as the the Hi-Z button on the Mackie ProFX? People say the Hi -Z allows you to plug a guitar directly into the mixer (no need for a D.I Box) but it appears to me that the "Pad" button on the Yamaha does exactly the same thing. Is this the case? Thanks all the way from Australia. LOL.

[@kettnercreative]

A HI-Z button will adjust the gain and the impedance. A pad will just reduce the gain. I know that a lot of people plug guitars directly into their MG10XU and are happy, but it's not a TRUE Hi-Z input.

[@navypti]

@@kettnercreative Thanks for the quick reply and explanation Jordan. Love the Channel. Don't worry, I've already subscribed Ha Ha..

[@gardenpartyentertainment4471]

Do I have to use powered speakers...

[@aubyn4]

I think it makes more sense to output the signal from the control room jacks and mix that volume with the control room vol knob, rather than using FX Send as the control room/floor monitors pathway. This way you can engage effects through main mix. My question is- would the main mix effects also be layered in with the control room pathway?

[@kettnercreative]

With what you've described, you wouldn't be able to give the musician a custom mix in their floor monitor, they would get a copy of the main stereo mix. Most musicians really just want their vocal in the floor monitor.

[@darrenwildeandnewdimension39]

@@kettnercreativeI’ve got it working but the amount of effects is affected by the channel volume going thro fx send

[@wardf.3274]

I like this question! Just tried both FX send and control room out for floor monitor. I agree with Jordan that FX send works best for floor monitor, though it appears neither are able to give you an exact copy of what is coming through your main outs IF you use an effect. When you use control room outs, you only get a copy of your channel knobs, including the channel FX levels. Since you always need the FX level knob on a minimum to get the effect through your main outs, you will ALWAYS have way more effect through your control room outs than through your mains. So not an option in my opinion! When you use FX send (ie for floor monitor), the FX level knob (bottom right) does not influence your FX send, only the relative amount of effect to your main outs. The channel FX levels determine 1) the amount of volume to your FX send for each channel, and 2) the amount of effect (FX not muted) of each channel to your main outs. So to conclude for FX send: if you want effect through your main outs, you need to go in the audience to check if the amount of effect is what you want, since the effect doesn't go to your FX send. Since you don't want too much effect most of the time, that shouldn't be a very big deal I I think, but still something to consider. Also headphones don't help there, because they get the same copy from your channels as control room outs. Hope this helps at least one more person than myself 🙃

[@wardf.3274]

Except if you only use max 3 speakers u could use one of the 1/4'' main outs for your floor monitor, right?

[@Evan-uv8pd]

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

[@kettnercreative]

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.

[@Evan-uv8pd]

@@kettnercreative thanks for the help I will be using a condenser so the 4dp probably wontmake a huge difference

[@kettnercreative]

@@Evan-uv8pd Agree 100%

[@lag3432]

How do you put a subwoofer on it?

[@jacksonladore4664]

What if I have a subwoofer where do plug it in

[@therocklins2022]

I wonder why Mackie has only one phantom power control and that affects all the mic inputs. Why not have it individually?

[@kettnercreative]

It’s common on all small mixers of this size. Most mixers under 12-16 channels do it this way.

[@fantini96]

Thanks, great vid. Is it possible get a mono output with the Pro fx10v3?

[@kettnercreative]

Yeah, if all of your channels are panned center you could pull the left or right output and it would be mono.

[@fantini96]

@@kettnercreative Thanks, I'll give it a try

[@djdionito]

Good question! If I plug in a DJ Controller with a stereo signal on a stereo chanel and use one xlr out only, it’s only half the audio, correct?

[@shadrickambojnon2528]

Hello bro...is that mixer mackie made in usa or china bro. Thank you

[@ericolsen67vw]

I like this guy. . . Review some guitars bro. Lol

[@leonallen5143]

Can the ProFX mixer also be used with passive boxes?

[@kettnercreative]

You bet. Just need a power amp.

[@leonallen5143]

@@kettnercreative Thank you for your for early response.

[@jchant6346]

Can the FX Send be used for subwoofer?

[@kettnercreative]

If you don't need the FX Engine, then you can use the FX send as if it was an aux send, to control your sub - yes!