Mackie Mix5 - Basic setup

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[@danielsharp2839]

Why don't these companies use power on off buttons? So annoying to plug and unplug all the time

[@mackietv]

The Mix 5 does not have a 48V phantom power option. It will however work if you use an outboard phantom power box to power your condenser microphone. We have attached a link to the owners manual so that you can take a look at all of the specs for this mixer. Hope that this helps.Manual link - supportloudtech.netx.net/loud-public/#category/15253

[@jaibanks931]

MackieTV does it come with power supply

[@The_Bacon_Dragon]

I already use this to hear audio from my two pcs, it's wonderful for that. What I'm curious about though is if the Microphone plugged into this can then work for being picked up on a pc. If I plug my microphone into the XLR and plug a proper "Dual 6.35mm to 3.5mm" cable into the Main Out on this and the Microphone Jack on my PC. Will my pc pick up the audio from the mic alone so I can use it for recording or streaming?

[@addisonbeverly8406]

Hi, you specify this mixer as 5 channels, however, these are not all independent when applying effects, right? Because for channels 2/3 and 4/5 there is the same set of effects applied to both channels. Thanks.

[@dizzystardust7452]

Can you say more about the main out cables? Will interconnect cables work? Instrument cables? Etc…

[@fabiol.9161]

Very useful tool but considering it could be used also on a simple desk an on/off switch would have been great

[@yan5362]

hummm. planning to go with 2 Mackie thump 215XT and found that mixer. think that it will match perfectly. to note that am using a Pioneer SB2 controller.

[@PressureDot]

Can I mix my voice without plugging my mic in? I have a mic plug in to a compressor already but I want to still mix my voice and use it for my speaker monitors

[@luckyirawanm.n.3336]

Hi, does this unit have an onyx preamp inside the box?

[@tombottelberge]

Can the first input XLR be used to feed a monitor mix from the board? Or is it recommended to use the mono line in jack? I'm considering the mix5 to use as personal mixer before my in-ear monitors, where I would use channel 1 to receive a mono monitor mix from the board, and use channel 2/3 line for my guitar modeller, then going either wired to my in-ears via the headphone out or use the main out to go into my wireless in-ear transmitter.

[@mackietv]

You could use either and be fine. 👍

[@TheEmchester]

can i put my passive mixer directly to mackie 5 ?and where should i put it?is it in Line in?

[@lesmurray3306]

Hello. Would your mixer be able to power a set of headphones without an amp? Thanks.

[@hanks5379]

Thank you so much. The Manual I received only shows how to connect to the Mix8 & Mix12FX.

[@mackietv]

You are welcome!

[@MarinaUganda]

Hi, what if I need MIDI input? Can I buy extra adapter for this?

[@skan9103]

How do you fix the power supply..it won't power on when plugged in

[@sideiiz88]

Is it possible to connect Rockville rpg 15s to those mixer?

[@spinmanfinn4129]

exactly what cable is required to go from this mixer into your standard PC? would be a nice item to add for those of us who aren't going to speakers....

[@mackietv]

For sending audio out of this mixer into a computer, we would strongly recommend an audio interface. The Onyx Producer 2•2 is great for getting two channels into a computer. mackie.com/products/onyx-series-usb-interfaces

[@jirkadolezal8127]

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[@LuisG0456]

hello, do you use any adapter from TRS to XLR main output? thanks!

[@rogeliolopez2190]

yes if you need to convert the the trs outputs to XLR an adapter will get the job done.

[@WarlikeWifee]

Would a TRS to 3.5mm cable plugged into a computer work? I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm just trying to record my electric ukulele.

[@mackietv]

You could come out of the headphone with TRS and into your computers recording input with the 3.5mm. Yes, that would work. At some point, you should consider an external recording interface for higher quality recordings. Something like the Mackie Blackjack or similar is a relatively cost-effective way to record at home. If you need more detailed help getting a recording running, be sure to reach out to our tech support team who is happy to help: mackie.com/support-contact

[@jasonvoorhees3666]

Does adjusting the eq also affect the tape input or just a channel? Thanks

[@mackietv]

EQ will only adjust their respective channels.

[@JimJWalker]

Can I use a balanced MIDI connection, then USB that into a -10dBv direct box so that my delayed signal has a lower latency gain?

[@MarinaUganda]

Did you manage to use your midi?

[@lmofficial3269]

how much microphone does this have?

[@enochhi]

Can we connect 2 mic to stereo input 2 and 3

[@CompleteDeerTV]

Do I have to use powered speakers? Or will the mixer power them

[@mackietv]

You will need to use powered speakers.

[@hickoryham2725]

0:28 what two cables are you plugging in here? I'm very lost

[@mackietv]

In this example, we are connecting loudspeakers with 1/4” TRS to XLR cables. (TRS on one end and XLR on the other).

[@MikeUIibarri]

Someone could get rich answering all the questions we have.

[@averylane112]

Does the following set-up make sense: guitar, bass, mic > mixer > effect pedal chain > looper pedal > output to guitar or bass amp. Would this work, and if so, is it ok to use a guitar amp as the output even when playing bass? Right now when building layers using my loop pedal, I have to turn everything off, change cords around when I want to switch instruments- hoping a mixer will make it easier to do this! thx :D

[@mackietv]

Main issues would be: 1. You’ll need to have direct boxes for the guitar and bass. 2. Your output to the pedals/amp will be very hot and an impedance that may really mess with your sound a good amount. 3. Using the guitar amp for bass is ok, the bigger factor is the speaker cabinet that will determine how it sounds. Typically guitar cabinets are lower power handling and are not designed to output a lot of low end. So try and avoid blowing the speakers. Overall it’s a tricky setup that is going to breaking some audio gear rules.

[@averylane112]

@@mackietv Thanks. 1) What do you mean by "direct boxes for the guitar and bass"? ; 2) From what you said, it seems like the main problem with what I described is using an amp as the output. So what would be a better alternative here?

[@mackietv]

Have you tried getting an instrument switcher pedal? You could use something like this www.radialeng.com/product/bigshot-io for the instruments and use a DI between the switcher and mixer. You would then plug your mic directly into the mixer. Then you would plug the output of the mixer into something like this www.radialeng.com/product/prormp to convert it to instrument level, then from that into the looper. Then out of the looper in your amp. If you use a ProFXv3 mixer, you won't need a DI between the switcher and mixer because it has switches built in to accommodate the instrument level. This would be ideal for best maintaining the fidelity of your sound and minimizing noise while getting the expected behavior out of your gear. As far as the best amp for the job, short of using a powered PA loudspeaker, you’ll just want to make sure you’re not putting too much strain on the speakers.

[@averylane112]

@@mackietv Thank you for your thorough response! The gear addiction continues :D

[@trollking3329]

Is the mix5 good for recording rap songs? I ordered one this past Saturday And if you can, will I need a USB plug with the mic and headphones jacks?

[@mackietv]

+Fork&SpoonTS It won't connect directly to a computer for recording. You'd need to go into a recording interface that hooked up to your computer. If you only need a couple of inputs like the Mix5, look at something like the Mackie Onyx Blackjack instead.

[@trollking3329]

+MackieTV but will it still do the job?

[@mackietv]

+Fork&SpoonTS It won't record anything without an audio interface. So, by itself, it won't do the job. You can plug a mic in, some speakers in and get sound. But, to record you need a device that connects to your computer (most use USB) and can be recognized by recording programs like Logic or Garageband, etc.

[@trollking3329]

+MackieTV thanks i redid my order Cancelling the mix5 and purchasing the audio interface What more would I need to set up a low budget home studio?

[@trollking3329]

Like cables and jacks

[@audioartisan]

Is the EQ for line 1 only? Or does the 1 EQ strip control all channels overall?

[@mackietv]

That EQ is for Ch.1 only

[@audioartisan]

@@mackietv Thank you.

[@timgstar3585]

@@mackietv hi if the EQ is Only for channel 1 how can you EQ a mono left and right with only one insert ?

[@MoonwinkCuber]

Can I use one speaker and not worry about left and right

[@kreature6618]

Yes, plug the one speaker into one channel and control it that way

[@darn8289]

what yse to go comoputer

[@BillHaines37]

The manual in the box and the online manual and this video all omit this question: how do you turn it on? Where is the power button or knob? The manuals answer the question only by way of a picture of the Mix8, and there is no apparent way to translate the point to the Mix5.

[@i_am_banished]

there's no switch. it's always powered once the plug is in. no way to turn it off but to unplug it.

[@BillHaines37]

@@i_am_banished Thank you, BG!

[@beatanjuakio8887]

How I Connect this to my computer?

[@rogeliolopez2190]

You would need to get a USB interface like a Focusrite Scarlett solo or a bringer uphoria um2. The um2 comes in at around 45 bucks and i would recommend it over the Scarlett for one reason. Reason: it does produce more self noise ( white noise in the background) compared to the Scarlett but only when you turn up the gain. but since the Mackie Mix 5 has a built in preamp, all you have to do is set the Um2 to the lowest gain possible before cutoff and set the master volume (not the gain) on the Mix 5 until to the point were you get a strong signal in the behringer but not too high that the clipping light in the um2 turns on. you might have to turn up the gain on the um2 if the signal isnt high enough. Hope this works!

[@TheMillimil]

How would I set this up with a Behringer UCA202 audio interface?

[@mackietv]

+TheMillimil The easiest connection would be to come out of the TAPE OUTS on the Mix5 using RCA cables and go into the INPUTS on the UCA202. The TAPE OUTS will reflect the main mix on the Mix5. So, anything you do on the mixer will be captured.

[@TheMillimil]

MackieTV Will these work "Hosa Cable CPR202 Dual 1/4 Inch To RCA Cable - 6.5 Foot"

[@mackietv]

+TheMillimil Yes! Although with that you can come straight out of the MAIN OUTS on the Mix5 instead of the TAPE OUTS suggested above since the cable you are referencing has the right connection type for that

[@TheMillimil]

MackieTV Thank you very much for the help, much appreciated!

[@TheMillimil]

MackieTV Wait, are the main outs 1/4 or 1/8?

[@rogeliolopez2190]

Does the master volume control change the volume of the Tape outputs?

[@zorhis1996]

my experience is home audio but tape outs are always fixed volume

[@DylanKevilleSirens]

@@zorhis1996 This actually Does

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