3 Best External Audio Mixers For DJs (and why you need one)
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- In this video, we show you the three best external audio mixers for DJs and explain the benefits of using them.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Price & Specs
0:35 - Why Do DJs Need An Audio Mixer?
3:30 - Mackie ProFX6v3
5:28 - Yamaha MG10XU
7:47 - Mackie ProFX10v3
9:50 - Summary
10:35 - Final Thoughts
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Wow! Jordan my brother, I am blown away by every review that you have on RUclips, you are awesome! Your reviews are excellent and so complete that you don't leave anything for a viewer to guess. Excellent job and keep up the good work.
Your videos are really good and answered a lot of my questions and gave me clarity and comfort with my Mackie Pro fx6 V3
Thank you very much for the very detailed and thorough explanation. This video was extremely helpful!
I have the Yamaha AG06 because of your videos for live streams
I want to get the Yamaha in this video in the future maybe
Thanks for your help! Great channel
I'm a mobile DJ myself, I've used a Yamaha MG06X in the past, but currently use the Mackie ProFX6v3 and it's honestly great, loads of features, super portable, great build quality and layout. However, I have been in certain scenarios where a 6 channel mixer is just not large enough, I've been looking to upgrade to the 10 channel or even the 12 channel Mackie ProFX mixers since I've had a Mackie 12 channel mixer in the past, I've come across this video at the right time!
Can you connect the Mackie pro mixer to both of your speakers and dj controller??
@@DjFico238 Sure can! In fact you can plug in up to 4 speakers for output since you have two XLR outputs and 2 1/4in outputs. Depending on your controller, say for example the DDJ-400, you can plug an RCA to 1/4in cable from the controller into channel 3/4 on the Mackie mixer. If your controller has only XLR outputs, then you'll need an XLR to 1/4in cable to do the same thing. I have a stereo RCA to TRS cable that goes from my controller to channel 3/4 on the Mackie mixer. I can make a video to demonstrate if need be. Hope that helps!
@@stephenwmhi, I have the same mixer and connecting my DJ controller same way on the 3/4 channel but my question is, how do I connect more than 2 PA speakers on the mixer. Thanks
@@adept8715 Hey, sorry I didn't see this comment sooner but hopefully I can still be of some help. As far as I've tried, you can connect up to 4 powered speakers directly into the mixer itself. The mixer has the two XLR and two 1/4in main out ports that you can plug into, so run two speakers to the XLR outputs, and two speakers to the 1/4in outputs.
If you have more than 4 speakers, then your best bet is to get some sort of loudspeaker management system or DSP like a DBX DriveRack PA or PA2, the Behringer Ultradrive, and devices that are similar to that will allow you to run and manage a larger PA system using your mixer. You'll run your XLR outputs from your mixer to the loudspeaker management system, and then the speakers will connect directly into the loudspeaker management system.
Hope that helped!
As usual, best advice love this channel ❤
Thanks. I appreciate your knowledge. Please share more contents for DJs
We have more videos coming, anything specific that you're looking for?
Great video. Definitely helped point me in the right direction. I just purchased a powered Rockville sub with two XLR inputs that also can take 1/4 inch on the same inputs. Also has two balanced XLR outputs on the sub as well. I have a Numark DJ controller with only RCA jacks. I also have 2 powered PA speakers running off the output Xlr’s of the subwoofer. It wouldn’t make sense to run the RCA from controller to 1/4 inch input on my sub would it? Still wouldn’t be balanced. Rockville recommends if you run 2 speakers off the sub to get a mixer anyway but I’m not sure if I should just get a controller with XLR outs or keep the same controller and get a mixer and run the rca to 1/4 to mixer and then my speakers to the mixer. Trying to figure out what makes the most sense money wise but still have good quality. I’m not a pro dj might be although it might be something I look into down the road. I just like loud music so I don’t need to get too fancy.
Great info thanks
Million thanks
How about a video on how to properly use subwoofers with the yamaha mg10xu or using the auxiliary input 🤔
Gr8 video Big heart for your work....I'm beginner and would like to know a good audio mixer which I can connect my DDLJ FLX 400 and output PA speakers and most important has 2 * wireless microphone inbuilt.....Any guidance on audio mixer
an Audio Mixer is nice to have with that i agree , so you can e.g equing the Master Output of a DJ Controler nicely afterwards ,but what makes me personly annoying is, that all that Audio Mixers don't have is a Talk Over Feature for the Mic's .Of Course a Dj Controler like the Pioneer DDJ 800 or 1000/SRT do have that Feature built in , but what is, if i wanna conect my Mic not to that Controller directly rather to a external Mixer like those and wanna ducking the played Music during as i talk ? ( very Useful in Broadcast or Dj LiveStreaming Situations )🤷♂
What do you think about RCF. i saw a 6 channel RCF mixer. was debating between it and the Mackie. would like to hear your opinion. Thanks
Dope channel
I made a mistake and purchased a audio interface as I have a denon standalone unit the sound is not pro audio and the sales guy helped me set up as I took in my unit to see step by step,has sound but didn’t pay attention to the quality and needed to change mics as I have no fancy one , one of these mixers will solve the issue. Wasn’t getting recordings when playing live on mic just turn down volume as I talk so this should work.
What is the best mixer for DDJ-FLX4?
once again great video, i was wondering why you never did a video on yamaha ag06mk2, correct me if im wrong the handicap on first one was we could not use mix minus, but i think that was added in mk2 version, dont you think its a good mixer all things considered?
Great question. It's a good mixer for sure, it's the mixer that I have on my desk right now. It was excluded from this list for several reasons:
- No XLR Outputs - Yes, you can get a 1/4" TRS to XLR adapter, but I like avoiding adapters as much as possible at live events. If you forget that one cable, suddenly you cannot connect to your speakers. You should always bring your own cable, but if you're in a panic it's a lot easier to scrounge an XLR cable at an event than it is to find a 1/4" TRS to XLR adapter.
- The AG06 requires a pc to adjust the DSP (EQ, compression, fx). If you could adjust the DSP without a computer, that would be a different story.
- Phantom power is only available on channel 1 on the AG06
- EQ is only available on channel 1 on the AG06
- The EQ is faster on the Mackie. Speed is everything at events.
etc.
Simply put, the AG06 is NOT a live sound mixer. It's a home/studio mixer. You limp with it at a live event, but that's not what it's designed for.
The thoughts of using AG06mk on a PC for the DSP, EQ and compression is a hassle. It seems more reasonable for mobile use. However, not being battery powered makes portability useless.
What dj controller is that in this video?
Hey Jordan, thanks for the vids they are really helpful getting my set up going. Quick question - when connecting my mackie profx mixer to my powered speaker, do I want the switch on the powered speaker flipped to line level or microphone level?? Thanks
If your powered speaker is connected to any audio mixer, you want it to be in Line Level mode for best results.
How would I setup 2 subs and 2 mains on separate channels instead of coming off the mixer to the subs then to the 2 full range . I want to control the subs separately. Would I need to come out the aux on the mixer to one sub and out the sub to the second one because I only see 1 trs aux out jack
or you can use a digital mixer ilke behringer flow 8 :D
Hey! This is Kendal. I’m a music major at Auburn University, our professors want us to reach out and interview musicians, producers, audio techs, and I was wondering if I could interview you? Having watched your videos for a while, I really want to know all about your experience!
Hi Kendal,
Thank you for reaching out. As much as I LOVE talking about all things related to what you're wanting to know, I'm trying to stay focused on some other priorities for the rest of the year. Perhaps in the New Year, I would be open to this though? No promises.
Nice vid,👍🏾 what do you think about the rcf10xr mixer
RCF makes some nice stuff. That looks like another great option for DJs (Although I haven't had a chance to use it). It has FX, compression, RCA & 1/4", looks like a quality build.
I haven't seen many of them in the wild and haven't used them yet so I can't make a comment on reliability.
I wish more mixers this size had mute buttons though!
That's what i was coming to say, as I use that and the 12 xr as well.
Another one he left out, the Allen & heath zedi10
@@djgainsbond Thanks for the comment. The Allen & Heath Zedi10 is a great audio mixer but it doesn't have compression, FX, or mute buttons which makes the options that I've shown in this video better for DJs, IMO. The ProFX10v3 and MG10XU both offer more value.
@Kettner Creative why are you shouting though? 🤣
I have a Pioneer XDJ-XZ all in one unit. Do i need a external mixer for my setup ? I only have 2 x Yamaha DXR15" speakers and 2 x Yamaha DXS15" subs.
you dont , but if you want to add additional speakers & hookup multiple devices . get a audio mixer . im having a debate as well
What's a good allen & heath mixer for a dj? With fx
Zedi 10 fx . Has everything you need . 👍👍👍👍👍
Any PA audio "blender" without adjustable gain controls, PFL (pre-fade listen) functionality, balanced inputs on all channels and clearly marked unity gain position on knobs and faders cannot be called a mixer.
Thoughts on an RCF mixer?
They’re nice if you have the $$.
Always a pleasure to work with RCF gear.
Solve the problem by upgrade you dj mixer with XLR and mic imput
Honestly with these mixers, there's really no need to upgrade to higher DJ equipment that have xlrs in the back, and this is especially the case if you're a mobile DJ.
Highly disagree. Professional controllers have much better sound cards. The difference between an entry level controller and a professional one, both plugged into the same mixer and sound system is day and night.
He said iPod and I had to scroll to see how old this video was.
I thought you were talking about DJs not Bingo hosts 😮😂
No Allen & heath?
Allen & Heath are awesome mixers, but I think for most DJs, that money can be better spent elsewhere. Allen & Heath is 2x the price of anything on this list.
🙌🙌🙌🍺🍺🍺
Why XLR to 1/4 and NOT XLR to XLR?
I think I explained it, but if I didn’t. The XLR input on your mixer is mic level, it’s better to connect to the 1/4” line level input.
Plus, save the XLR inputs for your microphones
Man I just wish the MG10XU had mute buttons, it would make an almost perfect console for beginners
Right? It’s so close!
MG10XUF
i dont want to buy one, its more shit to remember to bring and who is going to pay for it? the client? hahahah hell no
some people actually enjoy djing as a hobby
@@raw8814 yes but those hobbyists don't need an external mixer I mean what for, you're in your bedroom
Not everyone is bedroom dj and not everyone can afford cdj from the start 😅
What's all This ""Controller """ B@@LOX
The only control a djs ment to have is control over his Physical mixing on Turntables or cdjs !!!! Not a controller or DAW that does Everything for you 😢