@Banzai, thank you for doing this. I too searched for info on this particular Mackie PRO and found tons of unboxing and guys with set ups that did not relate to their KZbin titles. Some of these comments are envy comments LOL's and so fourth. Nothing is perfect but you did what no one is doing breaking the mixer down to where some one can use it. Thanks !
@sexyflanders1235 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you found it helpful!
@timherman51728 жыл бұрын
I have had this mixer for a couple of years and love it.
@ulziiandzulaasfamily30632 жыл бұрын
hi
@chakathewolf9 жыл бұрын
Those LEDs aren't mute, they are channel overload warning lights.
@sexyflanders1239 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@ryanmayfield57534 жыл бұрын
I have recently started recording music (drums, vocals, guitar, keys, etc.) with my ProFX8 using mostly Audacity and Cakewalk. I only noticed the hissing sound when I started using the USB connection and CODEC in Audacity. It isn't SUPER loud but it does cause the tracks to be basically unusable. I started experimenting with the USB out to reduce annoying wiring and because I thought it'd be easier and have better quality. I don't know if this is the reason but I was previously recording via the RCA outs to 3.5 on laptop VS the USB out from back of board to USB in laptop. Everything I've read states that USB SHOULD be better and record at a higher quality than RCA, but I feel the using the 'Tape Out' connections had a better sound. Maybe because the hiss was't present. I am admittedly new to recording and I may be way off base with this but give that a shot.
@mildredpika-aloina99562 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video abt this?It will help other I think
@tseexclusive91266 жыл бұрын
Wow! I had all the same problems and saw all those unboxing videos. I purchased this mixer last year 2017. I purchased this from Sam Ash too. Thanks!
@sexyflanders1235 жыл бұрын
Glad this was helpful to you!
@sambemixing90289 жыл бұрын
I have MXL 990 going to TC-Helicon T1 to The Mackie Profx8 (Autocom Pro-XL 1600 on Channel 1 insert and Aphex Exciter on the FX Send) then to my Mbox Mini 3rd Generation I get better control now on the vocals (thats all im recording now) love this machine can't wait to learn more about it and ways to use it.
@evo34558 жыл бұрын
the red lights are LED indicators for if that channel is clipping not to show that the mute is activated
@skymeyer3 жыл бұрын
To use the build in FX processor, you need to slide FX RTN up to mix in the effects settings and make sure the FX Master knob is preferably at U level + use the FX button on each channel to mix them in. MON SEND is not really an AUX, that'd be your Tape Out. You can hookup monitor speakers (mono mix). Signal on MON SEND is mixed using the Mon knobs per channel and overall MON slider. Additional you can mix in the FX TO MON as well seperatly.
@twobrokenarrows Жыл бұрын
You mentioned that the graphic EQ didn't do anything. You mentioned that you have it hooked up USB but the 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the main mix output. It affects the line-level outputs, but not the tape outputs, headphones, or the USB output. If you want it to adjust the sound through the mixer you might try using a XLR to USB instead of the USB that goes from the back of the mixer to the computer. I skimmed the manual but it wasn't clear you could use the mixer like this but I can't see another option. I'm going to give this a try.
@MrZ28cowboy6 жыл бұрын
The reason why your FX and your EQ are not working, is because those put out to the mains, I heard you say that you are not using your mains which is a clear reason why. Thank you
@SisyphusQuit2 жыл бұрын
My son is getting rid of some of his old music gear and was throwing this away. After watching the video it seems it should indeed go into the trash....Is it worth trying to sell?
@Ryedor6 жыл бұрын
While speaking "firmly" into your mic , keep turning up the "gain" knob up until the "clip LED" ... (located down beside the mute button) starts blinking in response to your voice. Once you reach that level , turn down the gain knob just a little until the blinking stops. Question : Why do you have a 1/4" jack plugged into the channel 2 slot ???
@Darksector886 жыл бұрын
lol, 1/4 to 3.5mm, my thoughts as well
@ShaneHall5 жыл бұрын
Good tip on the use of clip detection to set a standard for vocal mic. Everyone should know this to exploit whatever mic they have on hand, especially since all mics aren't created equal as most of us know. I think it's also a good idea to set your fader on that channel to Unity; it's just good practice. Here are my thoughts regarding the the adapter on channel 2: My electronic drum module comes with a 3.5 mm output, so in order to route the signal, one does what one must. I use a 3.5 to 1/4" for some small devices as well, such as a an ipod. One thing about this board I don't care for is the inputs being on the top surface of the unit. It would have been better to put them in the back and get them all out of the way. Also, it would be cool to find a small send snake for this in some cases.
@RabidHobbit9 жыл бұрын
Make sure your FX return slider and your FX master knob are both up (as well as on the channel itself, too). I haven't hooked up USB to verify this yet, but I see now reason why USB would come before FX send.
@twobrokenarrows Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@dan35107 жыл бұрын
by 4:28 the anxiety I was getting from the heavy breathing won.....
@banzaibeatanimepodcast13896 жыл бұрын
haha thanks for noticing :) Yeah I have a slight breathing problem especially when I start talking fast or get really excited.
@RealKareemTawadros4 жыл бұрын
@@banzaibeatanimepodcast1389 no problem at all body. Thanks for your useful info. God bless you
@LeoPazzo9 жыл бұрын
Good job bro good info. But need more info! The search is still on!
@mrcali8182 ай бұрын
i have the fx8 and i came to you for info and i guess ill share info with you the fx do work you need to unmute them the button is in that same area where the fx select knob is located if the light is red its muted and down below you;ll find the fx knob in yellow set that to 12oclock then below that the slide knob gives you the limit you want and you should be able to use that feature as for the eq it really does make a huge difference you have to activate it with the 2 push buttons in that box slot main max and eq in should be in the up position and you'll get eq i hope i helped if so please let me know thanks man
@MarcoGonzalez119 жыл бұрын
Hey dude!! good video but if your fx don´t work is probably because you´re not using them right... try putting the volume fx knob (orange) up and use delay effect to hear a diference!! Or see if is on MUTE!! Hope this works for you!!
@MarcoGonzalez119 жыл бұрын
What I am having problems though is that the sounds (music, youtube videos) don´t come out through the USb port except when I use my DAW for recording! I solved it using RCA connection!! Maybe you can help me with that!!
@henrik7207 Жыл бұрын
now you have it for line ( guitar etc ., ) you need to press the line\mic button on channal 1 or us another channal..
@richardp19628 жыл бұрын
I have the profx8v2. In general OK but recording level thru the USB is horrible. With all settings set to what Mackie suggests and calls 'Unity' gain, 1/4 inch registers in DAW at -40db and Shure SM57 mic via XLK registers at -30db. To get a basic audio thru to your DAW, you have to set all faders to MAX (with the hissing that comes along with it). Unacceptable if you ask me.
@clementglasgow62646 жыл бұрын
So your advice about this mixer is a no no to work in a music studio ?
@PatrickPoet8 жыл бұрын
Did you download the manual? You have some confusion still about things that are presented pretty clearly in the manual. You should have the spec sheets as well since they tell you what you have exactly. Go to mackie.com/products/profxv2-series and scroll all the way down for the downloads.
@lanexang81272 жыл бұрын
how do you connect with bose b1 sub ?
@sunheri937 ай бұрын
How to set echo in this mixer
@reyzuna7 жыл бұрын
this is not a review, this is just your thoughts on how you understand so far from the mixer lols
@banzaibeatanimepodcast13896 жыл бұрын
This wasn't meant to be a review I made the video to help give a bit more information about the product because at the time I had just purchased it and I used KZbin a lot to try and figure out what to buy and all I kept finding was dumb unboxing videos or other nonsense but nothing really about what someone would be looking for in a mixer. Honestly I've had this thing 2 years now and I should probably do a review it has pros and cons. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
@302boro38 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to get my computer to detect my Mackie and it won't record through the USB. I bought it for the USB functionality so I could podcast myself. How do I get it to work? I'm using tracktion
@sexyflanders1238 жыл бұрын
+Dylan Gerstley If your running windows 7, 8 or 10 it just works. Check your recording device options should just show up as CODEC
@IsegriDerWolf8 жыл бұрын
+Dylan Gerstley Your computer should recognize the mixer as a usb audiodevice right away. if you want to record without any delay you should get asio 4 all.
@lanexang81272 жыл бұрын
How to connect to Bose B1 Sub ?
@Victoria-zj8xp9 жыл бұрын
I'm getting the same static/fuzzy sound when plugging the same mixer into a PC. Anytime I record anything it puts that static into my recording. I'm using sony vegas platinum 11 to record. Any suggestions on how to get rid of this static?
@fuzywazacolin8 жыл бұрын
+Victoria Longoria (Official) Whenever I record directly into Ableton I would get static and noise, but I found that when using Audacity it's perfectly clear. Worth a try, and it's free.
@banzaibeatanimepodcast13896 жыл бұрын
I've also used Audacity myself and as long as I don't have the USB gain cranked up I don't have static issues
@Nanakwae6 жыл бұрын
can u pls tell me how to fix with usb sound blaster 5.1 pro
@jesseking29049 жыл бұрын
ok so i got this board setup yesterday and for the life of me i can not get the pan to pan right when monitoring through headphones its like its producing a stero effect by only playing the left side through both the left and right of my headphones....anyone else having this issue?
@inzelraul28647 жыл бұрын
omg lol when he said ok" I said that 3 times now "
@banzaibeatanimepodcast13896 жыл бұрын
I was going off the top of my head I didn't write anything down or prepare an just winged it and I probably should of at least wrote bullet points or something as I went back and re-watched and was a bit long-winded. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
@okaberintaru34268 жыл бұрын
I think it's the way you are using it and the set up you have. A lot of these things you say don't work, work for me but it's a different set up than yours and I think that is why you are having issues
@Kassette2098 жыл бұрын
how many channels of I/O?
@sportmodemgmt7 жыл бұрын
How do I connect my proFX8 v2 to my macbook using pro tools???
@brendanmeade42246 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell lad.... plug in the goddamn USB cable that comes with the Mackie box.
@SupeBeatz5 жыл бұрын
Brendan Meade lol
@SreejithRamanSingerChannel4 жыл бұрын
can I connect my USB mic to this mixer?
@twobrokenarrows Жыл бұрын
No. There are XLR and 1/4" inputs.
@antoineinniss55866 жыл бұрын
Hi.....do you have a breathing problem .... I actually hear what's going on with your lungs, while listening to the Mackie review .......Anyway....I'm interested in that Mackie , but does it come with one knob compressors for the microphones
@sexyflanders1235 жыл бұрын
Yeah I do haha. No compressors that I'm aware of just a gain and then you can fiddle with the equalizer but no actual noise gate or anything. Hope this helps