Mackie M-Caster Live-The right mixer for your live stream? | Booth Junkie

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00:00 Intro
00:21 Introduction
00:28 Disclosure
00:52 What is it?
01:11 Intro to Effects
02:07 Inputs
02:47 No Plug in Power
03:10 Routing Inputs
04:07 Clean Input for Music
04:22 Wireless Mic Option
04:38 Channel 1 and 2 Effects
05:01 Outputs
05:41 Headphone And Gain
06:09 Stream FX
08:42 Contour FX
09:53 Benefits of Contour FX
10:46 RGB Lights
11:09 Potential Cons
12:33 Outro
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[@BoothJunkie]

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[@TheFinalRevelation2]

I could not find the maximum gain of the microphone preamp. Also is the headphone amplifier powerful enough for large headphones ?

Does it have loopback features? So if i do a zoom call can my zoom guest hear and talk to the smartphone's guest connected to the phone port of the M Caster?

[@efraingonzalez4642]

Mackie is coming out with some really nice updated gear for the times! nice review!!

[@OminousNarrator]

Super cool for streamers and even those that are leading Zoom classes. Entertainment is a valuable asset when educating.

[@TheAltair033]

those tracking shots for the ports on the side look clean 👍

[@SammySuperStar]

This looks very cool for a streamer! This would be very cool with the Atem mini

[@Collin4486]

Great vid, thanks. Always looking for a better mixer cause my DBX286s has an intermittant static/cutout issue. This isn't for me, but I appreciate the info.

[@a_macaulay]

Sounds like a good little mixer. An alternative that I enjoy using is the behringer q802usb, as I find the compressor option really good to have.

[@domantlen6231]

I want to buy one. Ive seen very bad opinions about this 1-knob kompressor. Thats why i also consider soundcraft notepad mixers too (5 or 8). I want to buy mixer and a cheap (20-30$) noise gate guitar pedal, connect it to the mixer as external effect (FX SEND output and back to the 3/4 line-in inputs ) and redirect them to USB. If i will choose soundraft then i will also have to buy compressor pedal too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWO2qKGidp5pjsk

[@monoxidedark]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on that EM-91C mic.

[@domantlen6231]

The only thing i would change is how Contour FX work. Blending knob fits for Stream FX but for contour FX effects should be stackable, not chosen one by one. So buttons for each effect and maybe one knob which can set most important setting for each of them like 1-knob guitar pedals (for example treshold for noise gate).

[@sohailzafar4340]

Nice Review. is it possible to mix two effects same time, for example mixing of Eco and reverb, or reverb and deep voice effect, mixing two or more effects same time ?

[@michaelj.4187]

Sending love and peace to everyone...

[@tallras1]

Nice!! But super limited…Can’t wait to see how they improve this!!! Maybe more mic inputs, headphone outputs, level meters etc. I love Mackie products, can’t wait to see how they up this one!!👍🏾

[@TKE_GothamSound_ATL]

In regards to the hiss, did you try going in line level from an outboard pre-amp? I'd be curious if that made a difference despite eliminating the portable factor aspect with the additional pre.

[@danielsterling15]

Set one up today and sadly the noise was too loud and whiny. Went back to the Scarlet Solo and zero noise. This was disappointing because I could really see myself having fun with general use case it offers. SM7B tested with and without a Dynamite preamp. Had ATH-40x, computer and microphone plugged in. Hopefully v2 will be better and I can look into it again.

[@DimebagDarrenLowe]

a dedicated button on the top for the light ... very important, maybe it should indicate if phantom power is on, or some indication of levels with the light? Please compare this to the Presonus Revelator io24 and choose wisely my Padwan learner

[@alexandrosroussos]

Thx for your video ! Question : does this allow you to record the separate channels as a multi-track session in a DAW or does it only send the master out ? Thanks.

[@domantlen6231]

Oh bo oh boy oh boy! I'm currently looking for a holy grail: compact interface with basic voice enhancers : noise gate, compressor and maybe eq for my dynamic mic. Dbx as other rack devices is too bulky. Rodecaster too expensive. I watched MANY different devices like vocal effects processors like Zoom V6, tc helicon etc, many different recorders like boss br-80 and even considered buy a cheap USB mixer with FX/aux output and connect guitar pedals (chained single effects like Behringer nr300 and cs400 or digital multieffects like Nux mg 300 or zoom G1 four. And many many more ... But this Mackie might EXACTLY what i need - small affordable device for my laptop which will reduce background noise and enhance my voice during online meetings! I'm Soo excited now!

[@timmark4190]

Except it’s got that hissing noise

[@Beans113]

I’m wondering how it compares to the go xlr mini. That hiss was the only thing that really put me on pause

[@amackclassic6737]

I use a Roland Fantom. I have all the inputs I need on the workstation itself, but I don't see Stereo TRS inputs on the new mackie mixer 😞

[@derickalbert]

Will I’ll be able to use it as a audio interface for iPhone without dongles?

[@epoch99]

Just got this and I really like it but I'm struggling with the hissing sound; any solutions? I am using an XLR mic and I have tried a non-xlr (although I had a ton of trouble getting that to work).

[@iggykidd]

So the middle knobs on the FX rows are to set the Wet/Dry for Channel 2?

[@zaaap0]

Can this act as audio mixer for 2x jack3,5 input (stereo) and 1x jack 3,5 output?

[@Cnspeace777]

Can you send a line-In signal from another mixer to the XLR port? I use an ATEM mini and Mackie ProFX12. Several DJ's will connect to the ProFx. I normally send a Y cable from the main outs to the ATEM. Can I use the XLR port on this as an input from the ProFx with a XLR y cable with phantom OFF...or mics only ??

[@dandruff7807]

Just a thought about the hiss problem. Open up the unit & coat the underside with copper or aluminum tape. Make sure nothing touches any wiring or the pc board. Ground the coating to a ground on the pc board. Make sure all grounding is thoroughly soldered. The above is basically called a "Faraday Shield" which may minimize hiss/hum. Sounds like a very useful piece of equipment but the hiss problem stops me from making a purchase. Call the company's tech support for suggestions.

[@tvelektron]

Hi, i would be very interested i review of this cheap mackie microphone, including a comparisition to traditional / more expensive mics.

[@repalmore]

While stationed in Alaska I would call the lower 48 and the echo was just horrid. I had to learn to talk on the phone while ignoring my own voice echo. Never got an echo from the other end though. Strange.

[@nscacpt11]

Can I use a blue yeti mic with that

[@Mamiya645]

With compact size and cleanliness in mind that's a nice piece of kit for MRP $259, as long as the drivers aren't a disaster this would make a far better purchase than GoXLR Mini. What people truly need is a compact USB mixer with additional inputs that offers compressor (speech & not breaking ears if they get scared in a game or laugh too loud) and reverb (song, general effect). Sadly I'm allergic to USB-line hiss.

[@racergregg]

So you mean something like the Yamaha AG-06...

[@Mamiya645]

@@racergregg Yep or AG03, but even more compact and attractive in design to lure in the streamers. M-Caster took a too minimalist approach, speaking as someone with Pocket-Operator instruments on the shelf.

[@domantlen6231]

And noise gate! Many people don't have treated rooms! Neighbours starting the "loudest" part of their sex are not funny when you have a business call!!

[@Melodic623]

Thank you for the review… by any chance did you test the Roland Go mixer? If so how does it compare?

[@FuadKyoto]

I second this! Would love to see this comparison please. New subscriber here.

[@aesonone]

the contour seems to wreck the lower highs of this mic you're using, idk if it was because quieter without and i couldnt pick it up as well, but it was way more... normal, and with it sounds lo-fi

[@muhaiminabdullahdotcom]

The EIN is not mentioned anywhere on the website. It seems the preamp is not really good.

[@Demonat865]

The background noise totally kills this product for me. I don't know what it is but I don't think this is usable, unless you can test it with other products and it's just this one.

[@Unlucky_Vampire]

When Is he going to do the rode podmic

[@nindjianeycarlmorztv7985]

hpw to connect to pc or macbook pro

[@morzkaloychannel5017]

it is connecting to laptop?

[@MasterLemon98]

the contour sound adds a little whistle

[@FunnyGuyTimmy]

Is the wining and hiss from the interface or the mic?

[@Collin4486]

He specifies that he tried it with many different mics. It's the mixer.

[@BoothJunkie]

@@Collin4486 Correct.

[@FunnyGuyTimmy]

@@BoothJunkie aw man. This looked cool. Yeah, I was parked waiting to pick someone up when I was watching it so didn’t see to the end before asking.

[@danilolobozzo5178]

@@Collin4486 yea thats a dealbreaker for me

[@emilyschmanks]

audio sounds very crunchy and dark. what a shame! looked like an interesting device.

[@brandonhoover2120]

Comment for the Algo.

[@bigtastyben5119]

That high pitch hiss tho 😬

[@timmark4190]

Looks like there is some noise

[@MikeG-js1jt]

better off with a Mackie ProFXv3, and its almost $100 cheaper

[@domantlen6231]

This is about compact size and and ease of use. I would rather compare it with Maonocaster lite, AU-AM100 or even Zoom V3. Also FX mixers do not have some of the feature like noise reduction.

[@alisongaze]

fuckin wicked

[@therecordfable]

Horrid noise floor. No bueno.

[@mtd12345]

really cheap lousy toy