Reddit Reddit reviews Mackie ProFXv2, 8 A-B Box, 8-channel (PROFX8V2)

We found 11 Reddit comments about Mackie ProFXv2, 8 A-B Box, 8-channel (PROFX8V2). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Mackie ProFXv2, 8 A-B Box, 8-channel (PROFX8V2)
4 low-noise Mackie Vita mic preamps add life to any inputReadyFX effects engine with 16 effects including reverbs, delays, and choruses7-band graphic EQ for tuning mains or monitors. Operating Temperature: 0 ̊ – 40 ̊CAux output for monitor mixes, venue 70-volt systems, and more3-band EQ and 100Hz low-cut filter on all channels.Power Consumption:20 watts
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11 Reddit comments about Mackie ProFXv2, 8 A-B Box, 8-channel (PROFX8V2):

u/StargatePioneer · 3 pointsr/podcasts

The best way I know how to incorporate live sounds into your show is to use a mixer. I usually recommend the Mackie ProFX8v2 USB Mixer but if you don't mind known reliability issues the Behringer Q802USB mixer has great capability functionality for the price. You can then plug your Galaxy S7 or laptop into the mixer and play live sounds.

Because you will be using a mixer your Yeti will no longer work in this capability which is why you'll need to get an XLR capable microphone. I would encourage you to get a dynamic cardioid microphone which is the same type of microphone lead band singers, radio announcers and sports broadcasters use. These four microphones offer an exceptional capability for the money with the Knox coming in at only $40 right now:

Knox Podcast Microphone

Audio Technica AT2005

Audio Technica ATR-2100

or a Samson Q2U

Then if you wanted to take it to the next step and record both your soundboard and your microphone in separate tracks you could add a Zoom H5 Portable Digital Recorder to the mix.

Of course there are lots of different ways to go about this. The solution laid out is usually the one I recommend though.

u/bloodyell76 · 3 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

Biggest thing for many on here: the interface is designed to output to a computer using USB. That mixer has either 1/4" mains or RCA tape out. Meaning you need an interface to output stereo to your computer. this combines the two.

u/Pyroraptor · 2 pointsr/Twitch

>Im worried that being that the AT2020 is a cardioid mic

I think you mean that the AT2020 being a condenser mic not a cardioid mic. The AT2020 is both a cardioid and a condenser mic, but the "cardioid" refers to the polar pattern and "condenser" refers to the type of transducer. You definitely want to get a cardioid or hypercardioid microphone.

Condenser microphones are much more sensitive than dynamic microphones. That means that they pick up your voice from further away but also pick up more background noise. Condenser microphones also general will record a more accurate respresentation of the sound input (they sound better). Generally you want a condenser mic about 6-8" from your mouth pointed directly at you (or slightly off-axis) and directly away from any background noise.

Dynamic microphones are less sensitive so they don't pick up as much background noise but they also generally need to be closer to the sound source. They also don't have as good audio quality for lower end microphones. Generally you would want a dynamic mic 3-4" from your mouth pointed directly at you (or slightly off-axis) and directly away from any background noise.

If you have $300 to spend on an interface and microphone then I suggest spending more of it on the interface and less on the mic and then upgrading the mic in the future if needed. That is because some of the lower priced interfaces will introduce noise into your system. There are two main styles of interface. There's the tube amp style (think Scarlett 2i2 or Presonus audiobox 2x2) and there are mixing boards (think Behringer Xenyx or Yamaha MG10XU). For your price range the tube amps will give you better sound but you won't be able to adjust it as much hardware-side. The mixing boards will give you much more control over your audio but with slightly reduced quality. since you are streaming I highly recommend going the mixing board route, but that is up to you. Personally I love my Mackie ProFX8V2 ($200) but the Yamaha MG10XU ($200) is basically made for streamers. I like my Mackie because it has audio inputs which allows you to easily add hardware effects (EQ, compressors, gates, etc). The Yamaha has a very simple built-in compressor that you might find useful.

If you want to go the audio interface route then I highly suggest the Steinberg UR242 ($170) or the Presonus Audiobox 44VSL ($200). These will give you the best sound for your money. I have tried every one of these interfaces and mixing boards and these 4 are my favorite. The Scarlett gave me huge problems and has also given all of my content creator friends issues.

Now for microphones. You mentioned that you wanted the SM7b but did not want to price tag. The SM7b is basically an upgraded version of the SM58 ($100) and SM57 ($100). The SM58 is geared slightly more towards vocals while the SM57 is geared slightly more towards insturments, however they are very similar. These microphones are nearly indestructible, are the go-to microphones for live stage performances, and the SM57 is what President Obama used for every one of his speeches. It has This cover on it. I highly recommend either microphone and they will pair well with your $200 interface and sits right in your $300 budget.

If you have any questions please let me know, I would be happy to help.

u/kevin24lg · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I'm basically doing something similar just with a much smaller Mackie PROFX8V2 8-channel mixer

Here's my setup:

  • Ch. 1 - Microphone
  • Ch. 2 - Nothing
  • Ch. 3/4 - Xbox/PS4 game sound coming from an HDMI switch with audio out
  • Ch. 5/6 - PC sound (notification, games, discord, music)
  • Ch. 7/8 - Party Chat from PS4
  • FX send - Mic goes to PS4 for party chat
  • Aux Send - Mic goes to PC for Discord chat

    I just discovered an open source application for Google Play music so I'm actually going to route GPM to channel 7/8 and then send PS4 Party Chat to "Tape In". So I can separately control the volume with the mixer knob than trying to alt-tab away from a game or something. That application is great, it actually lets me control it using my keyboard media keys instead of having to try and do things through chrome. I was using spotify for a while, but didn't want to pay for both services.

    Uitimately I'd like to be able to route more things to the mixer to individually control things, but I don't have enough channels or space on my desk for a larger mixer. Eventually when the kids move out I'll move my office to the basement and get a second smaller desk next to me and get a bigger mixer there, but for now this is good enough.

    I also haven't experimented much with the USB connection so I don't know how that works exactly. Also don't know how channel 2 works. I've tried routing a 3.5mm to 1/4 cable to it for sound but only got sound coming from the left side. Figured it was meant for mic's only.
u/DragOnGamer626 · 1 pointr/letsplay

Audio interface isn't necessary but as many other people on here have stated, they're nice to have and, depending on how advanced yours is, they can save you quite a bit of time when trying to balance out your mic audio. My mixer - was recommended it by another redditor here - for most people is massive overkill but I am so glad I purchased it. The EQ knobs are a god send and at some point, I plan on getting extra mics and maybe other audio devices to plug into it. I'm very much a hands on person and even though I love figuring out software, there are many times that having a full on hardware solution makes getting from Point A to B so much easier.

u/bbartokk · 1 pointr/modular

I went with the Mackie ProFX8. I followed the same advice of "get more channels than you need". Bought one that was marked as used but never opened on eBay during the holiday season for about $100 off the new price. Its been a great mixer for my needs.

u/_fuma_ · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

I've been hearing the latest Windows 10 update hasn't been playing nice with Focusrite's USB interfaces. Can't confirm, I am Mac based and I love Focusrite's products, so I don't want to bash them. They make amazing products.

Just throwing this out there, however... adding just an USB interface may not satisfy the upgrade bug if the sound is already acceptable.

Regardless, there are lots of other options to act as a preamp (volume controller) in the middle, perhaps with additional inputs and outputs, headphone amplifiers, Microphone inputs, and/or the ability to to add some EQ. Below are just some examples I've found that all have balanced outputs (either XLR or 1/4" (TRS)) and these all have USB interfaces (DACs) built in too for direct PC/Mac connectivity! -

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DJ style mixers:

u/Vancitygames · 1 pointr/Twitch

If you want to do it properly, you will want a USB Mixer that has both built in FX and Insert channels such as the Mackie ProFX8v2

And a dynamics processor Expander/Gate/Compressor/Limiter such as the DBX 166xs.

The mics connect to the mixer, then you use 2 Insert TRS(Tip-Ring-Sleeve) cables to run each mic into channel 1 and 2 on the back of the processor.

Inserts allow you to send audio to a processor and then back, all on the same cable (Example https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/STP201). It utilizes the 2 channels of a standard TRS connector, one to send, one to receive.

Because you have 2 mics in close proximity, the Expander and Gate will help limit spill from the other person talking further away, the compressor and limiter brings your dynamic range closer and boosts levels to increase your clarity.

This video explains how Inserts work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFArc1ZJdQw

u/Semetery · 1 pointr/podcasting

I've never used a Behringer mixer (but I have used some rack gear) so I can't really comment and I'm in no way trying to advise you not to consider it! Just when doing research for myself, I read that they can be noisy sometimes. Then again, I also saw people who said they had zero issues.

What I eventually decided was to reduce the risk and look into something else, Mackie or A&H. Almost pulled the trigger on a ZED until I saw Mackie put out a new mixer with better preamps, the ProFX12v2. The ProFX8v2 would give you 4 XLR inputs for $199. To be honest though, the 12 is only $249 and you get 2 more XLR inputs, which is 100% worth it!

The preamps are great, you've got some room to crank it, much better than an older Mackie I've got.

https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-PROFX8V2-8-Channel-Compact-Effects/dp/B00VUU77XW

Best of luck either way, just sharing where all of my exhaustive research landed me!