GregintheBox hi there,i always watch your video about gadget tutorial,i just wanted to ask how can i connect this mixer to any mobile phone?your answer is highly apreciated.
hi there. you would have to purchase an interface made specifically for that purpose. the iRig Pro Duo 2, or the Roland Go Mobile Pro. check those out.
Thank you Greg for sharing! It is always so impressive to see people who, despite all their daily hassles, manage to find motivation and want to share their knowledge and experiences (take for granted that it's not just about money). It doesn't matter whether the subject is of my interest or not, there is always something you can learn if it's well planned, structured, and presented.
Oh last thing, really love how you explain things because I am a “ plug and play” person and so it’s really helpful to have somebody like you because there are people that say they could teach but it doesn’t mean they’re a teacher you are definitely a teacher thank you
You just saved my life. I have this unit for a month now and after watching this video i finally got it working on FB Live. Thanks a lot. You explain it excellently. More power to you.
I came because I'm in the market for an audio mixer and I didn't know jack about the subject. I have a couple of small synths, Korg volcano percussion, Behringer CRAVE, and M-Audio Oxygen keyboard. It was suggested that I look into getting an audio interface. Mackie was suggested to me so I jumped on to hear your evaluation. Super helpful, Greg.
Hello Greg, you nailed with that video I just boughted a mixer ProFX6v3 but didn't have a clue how to set it up but with your tutorial now I can start playing until I get the sound I want. Thank you really appreciate
Excellent video. I really like this method of explaining things. It's an audiovisual way that fits my brain better. It's also quick and just detailed enough.
dude ive been messing around with this mixer and my setup for 2 weeks now, and your video got my mic and yamaha thr 30ii all connected seamlessly, THANK YOU!!
Thank you Greg! It help me a lot to choose what mixer to buy between a Berinhger, soundtrack and this Mackie … At the beginning I didn’t understand very well how the nudes 3/4 and 3/5 works, but after you explanation could understand so much better to take a decition
Brilliant video Greg. I bought one of these and was communicating with a chap called Cramer at Mackie because I couldn't make head nor tail of it. Floundering around I stumbled on your clear and concise explanation. I wrote to Cramer that Mackie should sponsor you to make them an instructional video because their manual is dire. Almost every section of their manual says 'does not apply to the ProFX6v3', or words to that effect. Also the section on input says to NOT enable the device as the default, which caused me no end of trouble as you HAVE to enable the device as default to get any signals back and forth. Anyway, thank you so much for preserving my sanity, especially the perverse 'USB 1/2 for headphones but USB 3/4 for speakers, controlled by knob 5/6'. You couldn't make it up. Love the parrot, who 'is' a pretty boy, lol.
Thanks Neville, truly inspiring comment. It’s why I do it. I would love to make such a connection with Mackie. Indeed the Manual is poor. If you flip me this Cramer fella’s email I will follow up with them. would like to build that relationship. Best of luck and I’m hear if you have a question. Thanks.
@@GregintheBox: Thanks for the reply, we don't always know if comments get read. Cramer's email is simply 'support@mackie.com' and Cramer is down as a level 2 technical support. Quote me and he should have a record of our emails. Looking at your climb in viewers it seems obvious to me that Mackie have missed something here and there are a lot of confused peeps searching for answers to how to make this thing fly. I have now got this working great, so, persevere folks Greg shows the way. And if we all contact Mackie they may help Greg do something about the poor instructions. I've found that Traktion Waveform works best for me with this mixer, others may find different. Best regards, Nev.
Great video with some clear explanations on how the audio mixer works. Is there a particular way to set up the 3/4 USB option for receiving audio from your computer into the mixer to hear through headphones without causing others to hear themselves on social media applications? I am currently experiencing the issue of my friends being able to hear themselves speak due to the mixer outputting their microphones to them!
Hi GregintheBox, I just bought this mixer for my wife who is wanting to potentially use it for a podcast, but the very first thing she wants to use it for is to lead meditations. That is, she wants to speak into a mic but also 1) mix in (and hear) background music and 2) hear the participants on the call. I think I found out how to do this: using 1/8 jack (from phone or other audio producing device) to RCA (line 3 and 4) but I was trying to make use of both USB stereo outputs to achieve this goal. So I am confused by your recommendation of selecting USB 3/4 as the output for the Zoom call (i.e. the participants) because USB 3/4 appears to be routed to the mix (along with the other inputs) but I am unable to monitor on the headphone output. Pointing my computer/Zoom to USB 1-2 allows me to hear the participants and the rest of the inputs. In Summary: @ 19:10, you mention you can adjust the volume of your audience in zoom/headphones but it seems like USB 3-4 isn't routed to the headphone output. It is routed to the mix (i.e. back into the zoom call). I can play a youtube video and if I select USB 1-2, I hear it in my monitoring headphones but participants don't. If I select USB 3-4, participants hear the video, but I do not hear it. Any help would be appreciated and thanks for this detailed video.
Many months ago I asked him for the same issue. He never knew how to fix this. Sad to see a tutorial that should help people to setup ProFx onto Zoom but realisticaly what you get is a call without a possibility to hear back your people lol I mean, they can hear you and themselves too like a infinite loop LOL
Great explanation. I have a question if possible. I saw in your video that you were using external sources of sounds such as a guitar or a tablet. But If I want to use the same computer as a source of instrumental music, then I will mix it with my voice singing and finally, I will send the mix back to the computer for recording purposes or for live streaming. Is it possible with the ProFX6v3?
Thank you for this! My ProFX6v3 arrived today, and the Mackie documentation wasn't very helpful to me. Your video walked me through step by step and answered all my questions. I"m going to check out your other videos too. Liked and subscribed, and SO grateful. (Mackie should hire you, because your explanations are way better than theirs. And, you are such a good musician too.)
One of the best DETAILED video I've ever seen. Wish all can do like this. I have the Mackie ProFX10V3 and I LOVE IT!!! But still have a lot to learn since it's my first time to use this kind of hardware for my Facebook live streaming. Keep it up mate!!!
Thank you, Greg! Very lucidly explained! I've wanted to sing live on Facebook with effects and all, but was totally confused about how to go about doing it...I checked out many videos on RUclips, but yours is the BEST....cleared all doubts! Thanks again!
Excellent explanation of the mackie mixer. You made it simple for those who do not have the expertise with using mixers. I just ordered the ProFxv3... for zoom. Great job!
The best ProFx6v3 tutorial! EVER! Is it compatible with Mac ? I mean, if I hook it up to a Mac, do I have the same line profx setup option in Zoom or Facebook Live?
Thanks Kevin, If you mean a Mac Laptop or desktop then yes. exactly the same. it’s not compatible with mobile devices of course, but there are other cool pieces of tech that will help with that.
This video was very useful for me. I'm still trying to figure out how to use this mixer, (I have a Mac instead of a PC) and one thing I am trying to figure out is how to use OBS and use some VST noise gates and some real-time low frequency noise removal with my broadcast but your explanation about the 3 /4 talkback controls on the 5 and 6 knob made all the difference in the world to me. So thank you because I didn't understand that at all until I saw your video. take care.
Hi Larry, how are you able to send the Mackie Mixer output TO your MacBook? I have tried a lot (and I know that the USB cable and the port on the Macbook are perfectly fine) but I cannot get the signal going to MacBook. The computer detects it as ProFx right away.
@@pinaklonkar I am rewriting - I did have a hard time recording the first time. Now that I think about it. I had to get the settings right. I have a 2019 MacBook Pro running macOS Catalina 10.15.6 with two thunderbolt ports. . I use either the USB-C Digital AV Multiport adapter ($69.00 from the Apple Store.) This has my external HDMI monitor and the power cable and the USB-A connection from the Mackie plugged in.) You can also use the $19.00 USB to USB-C adapter as well. Then I plug my headphones into the headphone jack on the Mackie. I also have my Bose amplified computer speakers plugged into the headphone jack on the Mac. When I am connected to zoom or teams - I can use that 3/4 button that is near the bottom center - inside the 5/6 area labeled switch (I know -weird). to hear the voices coming back from Zoom or Teams. (This is what I was missing until I watched some videos on RUclips) Because I didn't know how to hear the voices that came back from the computer mixed with mine. You can click on Sound preferences under the speaker symbol on the top bar - and choose both input and output on that screen. (you can also go to system preferences -> sound -> and toggle between sound effects/output/input. Then choose Output and select the mackie. The choose Input and select the mackie. ) Make sure you are getting both the input and output settings for the Mackie and plug your headphones or speakers into the Mackie (not the headphone jack of the computer). Since its recognizing it - Maybe its giving you one as you say and leaving the other set to something else. I could take some screenshots but I don't know how to post them to this forum. if this does' t make sense/work - write back here and we will figure it out. .
I am a happy owner of this mixer, the Mackie ProFX6v3; I love to sing karaoke and used to record songs connecting this mixer to my laptop. However, it only sends out 2 USB channels. So I now do my recording with an EVO 8 which allows 4 USB channels. I use Cakewalk to record. But that said, unless I'm doing any recording, I continue to enjoy using the Mackie; I love the sound quality of its Mic preamps. The reverb though needs quite some experimentation to get right. Lastly, this Mackie now has fierce competition from a new Yamaha Mixer/Interface, the AG06 Mk 2, just released. It also has 2 USB channels and not 4.
You are a great help!! In respect to the Mackie mixer - ProFX 6v3. I want to use this mixer with XLR input for sound. But not the Logitech 250 (confusing input sounds I think). I am using zoom and its proper setups for musical instruments. The sound I am getting, it sound like I am in a tunnel and the recorded volume is much lower than expected. I am using Realistic speakers. Do I have to get rid of the Logitech 250? and better speakers? Would I get the same results, no matter what mixer board I used? Thank You for your comments
Thank you Greg -- totally new to this. After months of frustration with another interface device, I bought the Mackie ProFX6 based on your video, took notes on your step by step instructions and will hopefully get me up and running for tomorrow's live Zoom/Facebook event. Could this be the key to a whole new world....we'll see. Best, JK Jones
@@GregintheBox I've had a Mckie Micro Series 1202 for my home studio for years and recently upgraded to the ProFx12V3 - what a new world, love it - and which is why I watched this video, to learn a little more about the new Fx and now to get it all synched up with PC. You helped push me to dig into the Fx and cool Aux/USB feature - way cleaner than my old setup of routing PC audio back out through my audio interface, then out of interface through line out to the mixer 😳😳😳😳 - there's alot less buzz and snap,crackle and pop now. Anyway, I had also recently bought a used FroFx16 (not v3) for my band gigs... and really liked it but afterr watching this video and getting more into the V3 festures, I went yesterday and sold the non V3 model and found a used (excellent condition) FroFX16V3. So now I'm the proid owner of ProFX12V3 for home studio and ProFX16V3 for the road. I'm looking forward to gigging with the ProFX16V3 and using some of the effects -- and the onboard compression is a plus!!! One thing I haven't done is connect the V3 to my Reaper DAW - I imagine the entire mix is all coming in as 1 or 2 channels - not all separate channels. Meaning - although it's an audio interface, it's not going to be a replacement for my 4 channel Scarlett for recording 2 guitars and vox on separate tracks simultaneously. Anyway - appreciate you time and again great video - clear, concise and accurate! New to the channel, subscribed and looking forward to more - as you know, gear is never a destination, it's a never ending journey! Take it easy - hope you and yours have a safe and happy new year -- as we welcome 2021 with open arms and open minds.
You were using USB output 3-4 on the PC in order to use the volume control, but I had been assuming that the USB output 3-4 acts as a loopback, so that you can record your PC output, which is not what you'd want on a Zoom call, right? Am I misunderstanding how it works? I had actually been thinking this would be great so I could have my voice call go to USB output 1-2 so it doesn't loop back, but then I could have a backing track play on USB output 3-4 and loop back to my voice call so I could sing over a backing track and have the call hear it without hearing their own voices as an echo. Is that not how it works?
Wow, I learned so many things in your vid. I like how you explains things...cool...I’m also using Mackie ProV3Fx cause I want to set up my gain of each instrument in a specific set. I learn a lot from you...I also like your friend on your shoulder. How surprising he/she doesn’t reacts while your doing loud sound in your tutorial...🤣🤣🤣
Hi Greg thanks for this post, I just bought one and it was shipped last night🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻. I just have a question, can I use the effects for the vocal and guitar at the same time? If this is possible, how do I set it up? I tried but it seems like whatever effects I use, it will do the same for both😔. Let's say I want to use the delay/reverb for the vocals and I want to use the chorus for the guitar, how can make it work? Will you please help me out? Thank you☺️
It is an awesome and affordable tool for online adventures and recording. Internal mixers usually only allow for one fx bus and that one effect can receive a send from the different tracks. So sadly you can’t have spectate fx for different tracks. One choice for the whole mix. I would recommend using separate fx unit or pedals for the guitar before it connects to the mixer. Then you can choose a vocal effect and keep the mixer fx off on the guitar. Using pedals etc for guitar effects. Best of luck it’s a fun little unit.
Greg, THANK YOU! I was tasked with producing a 'concert' via zoom. I thought it would be pretty simple but it tuned out to be more complicated than I imagined. After buying the wrong mixer I was pointed toward the ProFX6 v3 by a very helpful rep from BH Photo but once I got it I discovered it wasn't 100% plug & play. This video addressed everything I needed very nicely. Thanks again Greg.
I bought the Mackie ProFX6v3 primarily because of this video! I want to perform with a metronome (i.e. an app on my phone... which has a USB-C connection) but I don't want my audience to hear the click... is this possible? How? Thank you (again!)
Really helpful, thanks - my 15 y/o has music lessons online now and one criticism is that the tutor cannot see fingers / hear well enough what's going on. I'm looking at a Shure SM57Beta mic (instrument) and maybe a Shure 58 as well, a Logitech webcam with its own mic and I need to sort the audio interface.... I've looked at the Behringer UMC404, the Focusrite 4i4 and 6i6, and some others - --this is the first one I've seen that will do exactly what I need it to., thanks for making this video - REALLY USEFUL!
Dear Greg, Your video is awesome! Just what I need, but I have a few more questions. I am on a Facebook Live show hosted by someone else. There are eight other performers. We all join through a Zoom link. You have shown me how to set up the mixer with a guitar. However, I use a digital keyboard pushed up in front of my desktop. Where do I plug that in? I see how to connect a separate mic and not use the one built into my Logitech webcam. However, sometimes I use backing tracks instead of keyboard. Our Facebook Live host has us click on Screen sharing so that our backing tracks come through. You do not mention this step. Please explain. Also do I need to have my backing tracks on my Iphone instead of having them on my desktop? Thank you for explaining everything so clearly!!!!!
I would say that it’s very risky to try and play back tracks on the same pc as is running Zoom. The only realistic way is to use an app that does internal patching routing like VB-audio Banana. This is not for the techno faint of heart. So it’s much easier to use a separate device, phone, second laptop etc, and feed it into the mixer and from there into the Zoom pC.
Greg thanks. I got a Zoom H6 audio interface. And I have Logic Pro X as audio software. Would it be possible to control those audio channels digitally? So throught the Logic Pro X software? That is on a mac. But probably you have DAWs like Logic Pro X for Windows also. Adding those reverbs via the DAW should be possible, I think. Also I got a midi controller which is connected to the DAW. Could you do an episode where you connect a DAW and stream via Zoom or Facebook? And using a midi controller keyboard? Thanks. You already upped my game!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Greg - very useful video! I have one question for you. You've got USB 3-4 coming through (on mixer channels 5-6) so that you can hear the other participants in your Zoom call, but that source will also be mixed into what's being sent to the computer as well, right? (Because, as far as I can tell, the main mix that you're hearing in your headphones is also the very same mix that is being sent via USB to the "Line (proFX)" input on your computer. Is that the reason that in your Zoom audio settings you left the echo cancellation enabled? But what if I don't want the other Zoom participants to hear the various other alert sounds from my computer? There's no way to make sure that I can hear them in my headphones while preventing them from being sent out on my stream, is there? (Short of adding a second mixer just for the headphone mix...)
Great tutorial Greg ❤️🎶💐 i loved and learned a lot .. planning to buy this mixer ..can you suggest it and please guide me how can I do live streaming on RUclips FB etc by my smartphone ❤️ from India
I don't normally subscribe after viewing a tutorial, but.. You sir have a new follower :) I love how you break things down for tech dummies like me. So hard to find out how to do this online. Plus you can really sing and play :) Just a quick question. I would pretty much only be using this to dj on Zoom. Would it pick up Virtual DJ, running on my laptop, or would I need to go via line in?
Thank you my friend. Kind words. As a DJ using a computer based virtual software you have the challenge of needing a PC to do the DJ work and a seperate PC to be your live streaming computer. To try and do both on the same PC is difficult and will likely not work. With 2 computers, 1 will work as your DJ platform, and connect into the the mixer Line in. The mixer is then USB connected to the second computer which connects to the Video conferencing platform or live streaming platform of your choice. Good luck and thanks for the support.
Absolutely outstanding Video! Great, clear, explanations! Thanks so much for putting this together! I'm hoping you can answer a question - I'm wondering if this could be used to support "Hybrid Meetings" via Zoom or other Web conferencing solutions. I am hoping to: 1) take the XLR output from a Wireless Conferencing mic system and feed it thru the mixer to a Laptop connected to the Zoom meeting so remote participants can hear folks in the room, and 2) feed the audio coming from the remote participants on the Zoom meeting from the laptop over USB to this mixer and then out to a pair of powered speakers (rather than headphones) so that the room participants can hear the remote participants. Can I do that with this mixer? Thanks for your response!
Well the short answer is Yes. We use USB mixers like this all the time at my work to attach all major of mics. Today we will be using a Behringer x32 compact connected to a computer for a Teams call. We will be attaching a podium mic and 3 wireless hand held mics to facility discussion. Pretty cool.
Hi Greg, i have a question. Can we use our computer as a music source. I tried but no sound coming through the speaker. But if i play the music from my tab, i can hear the music. I just feel weird because the usb supposed to be the input from the computer. Am I right? Thank you in advance 🙏🏻
Hi Greg, nice informative video. I have just ordered this mixer, thanks to you. I was just wondering with regards to using Zoom and the USB 3 & 4 Audience return channel. Is there a way of hearing them through my output speakers as opposed through headphones? Or is just a case of plugging in speakers into the headphone jack in order to hear them on USB 3 & 4? Thanks in advance.
You can certainly use the main outs, but be aware that you ideally don't want that sound being picked up by your microphone and folded back into the mix again. Its doable but is not the ideal scenario. Best of luck. its a fun unit.
Great video for a beginner I have a Mackie ProV 4v2 that is not USB enabled:-( can you do a review on that one and show how to setup for performance and making videos? LOVE how you break this instructional video so a newbie can understand in plain language!
@@GregintheBox I don't know so that is my question. Can you give me options? Perhaps shoe me the best results I can get? I am a beginner so most everything is over my head LOL
I've been watching videos looking for a good audio interface for my DJ mixer and I have a separate microKorg keyboard with a vocoder. This just gave me ideas for reciting poetry and making my own music for it - and recording it. I had my laugh of the day with you singing that you were streaming on Facebook. I didn't know people did this. Thanks!
Hi Greg, thank you for the informative video demonstration. I am just starting out with my new mixer . In your video I didn’t understand where the main outs were hooked to .I understand that the headphones were connected with the phones out jack but which are the other two 1/4 inch main outs connected to ? Thanks !
This is more for PC. I have a Mac and dont have sound coming from mixer to FB for some reason. I have outputs and inputs set to my profX mixer but no sound coming in on FB live or photo booth. I can hear youtube videos but no sound when connect to FB live even tho it is connected as audio source in FB. I also see No drivers for mac? In lost lol
Thanks for the very helpful presentation. Without it I would still be lost because I haven't found a manual specifically for this device. One comment. While you do point out the distinction between USB 1-2 and USB 3-4, there is a very confusing layout in the third column on the face of the device: the on/off button for USB 3-4 is situated within the boundaries of a volume controller labelled 5/6. I guess the controller of that section controls the line-in audio that is two boxes above it. The volume control for USB 3/4 is in the section between the sections labelled "line-8" and "5/6." Shouldn't the on/off switch for USB 3/4 be within that section? I don't understand the thinking behind that choice for the layout.
Great video - works fine with Windows 10 but I cannot get the main output sent to MacBook Pro via a USB cable. Any ideas why? MacBook shows it as ProFx and I can also play a note on a keyboard I have connected to the mixer and the Garageband tuner identifies the note. But when I start recording, and play the keyboard, no signal is going to the MacBook.
Such a great video Greg!!! Thanks a lot for all the valuable info you have shared. Im a singer and I learnt a lot about the settings of this mixer and Facebook live was a sweet bonus!!! :) If you have any such video about hooking up monitor speakers with this mixer that'll be great! Thanks a ton. Also wondering if you used the Sennheiser mic for this recording?
Thank you Manisha. I do use the sennheiser mic for the voice over on the video. It’s actually on a boom stand and is positioned just out of the camera shot above my head. Not really a mic for such things but it worked.
Damn, that was in detail. Subd to your channel. Also I've one question, can I plug in my headphones to the computer instead to the mixer? If I'm doing Live gaming sessions I wanna hear the game sound and simultaneously be on Discord Voice channel.
Hi Mohammed, thanks for the complement and the Sub. With regards to your question, when using an audio interface it is best and most common that the interface or mixer handles both the audio in and out for your computer. Now you can choose the mixer or interface as the input choice and the motherboard audio headphone jack as the output option, and if it works.... then great, but don’t be surprised if this mixed approach impacts the audio performance of you PC and software. Normally the audio device connected handles inputs and outputs. Besides, most good audio devices come with headphone jacks for this very reason. Best of luck.
@@GregintheBox Thanks for your reply. The problem is my headphone (Razer Tiamat V2) has 5(+1USB) input jacks for 7.1 surround sound, so I can't connect it to the audio interface. I hope there won't be an issue or I'll have to invest in a new headphone compromising on my surround sound.
Thank you so much for all your knowledge and info. This helped immensely on choosing an audio interface for my specific needs as a keyboardist working with vocalists. (doing a lot of Zoom performances!)
Really enjoyed the video - silly question; how do i connect 2 x Mics and 2 x Guitars if thats even possible with this mixer? Or is the obvious answer to go for the 10 channel unit?
Its totally worth the step up to the next size of this mixer. A little better control over sfx. You also get some compressors on the first 2 channels which is great for voice etc.
an interesting question. it’s to simple of a mixer to provide true mix minus control. but what it does do, is this. if you choose the 1-2 channels (not 3/4) for the the USB return from your pc, then you can use the blend knob to control if you hear yourself and the signals coming back (ha ha, I like that “the other side”), or just the returning audio. your mic plugged into chan 1 or 2 still goes out to Zoom or a podcasting platform etc, but with the Blend knob turned all the way to the right (USB 1-2) you’ll only monitor the other end and not your mic. if you want to hear yourself and the other end, Dali up to 12oclock or your blend preference. and the good news, is that in a zoom call, for example, the other end does not hear themselves folded back even when the blend knob is dialed to 12 o’clock. and I know this is a “no-brainer” but it’s also assuming that you are all using headphones, not speaker monitoring on but ends of the online conversation. agreed? so it’s not mix minus in the true sense, but it’s pretty good for the price. :)
Thank you! I'll play my tracks through my phone. Another question: I don't like the way I look in headphones hen doing a Zoom performance. I have my piano and my condenser mic hooked up to my Mackie ProFV10v3 mixer, and Iphone for backing tracks. Is there any way to use the same set up without wearing headphones?
I’ve just ordered one , I’ve been having a nightmare getting decent audio for singing on live Facebook , this looks perfect. Could I use effects from my pro logic DAW to send to live Facebook ? Great vid 👍🏽
Thanks, glad you liked the video. My parrot is quite the pet. She wants to spend her entire waking life on my shoulder. She knows only one word....."Hi" but she uses it intelligently. Like if you leave the room and then come back in a few minutes later, then she says, "Hi"
Any idea how to solve latency issues with monitoring the I/O of the USB? I just started getting familiar with the profx12v3 and was doing some test recording and the analog signals have some serious latency, the vocal sounds robotic to severely delayed, the digital audio track playing seems to be just fine (setting buffer down to 8 samples cleans up most of it) I am just wondering if maybe I missed a knob or a button somewhere to clean it up. ( recording using waveform, haven't tried to monitor a live stream test yet) also does your mackie have a problem with the pan bleeding through or not panning fully? when i pan left for one track to record, and the other track right, they seem to still send a small amount of signal to the other side, enough to be seen on the meters and heard on the recording. other than those 2 issues, I am thoroughly impressed with the sound quality of the mixer, really looking forward to running the pa with it and recording/live stream. would have been really cool if they would have split up the assignments of 1-2 for each channel to eliminate the need to pan. I have been using an old spirit fx8 and while it worked well, not having the option to properly monitor the signal the PC sees made it tough to set up. It would sound great on the mix to the headphones or FOH, but the playback would be crap. The price was right for the mackie vs getting a multichannel sound card (s) for the pci slots and a second mixer to handle and monitor the direct outputs to each channel.
Good morning Greg, I am very happy with my Mackie, but when I tried using my Iphone XR to do live streaming on facebook, the clarity and the effects were clear on my studio monitor but after doing the live stream and did a playback, I was very disappointed!😔, Although I can hear my vocals and my guitar, the effects were not present on the live feed, did I do something wrong with my set up? I use a lightning cable to connect my mackieprofx6 v3 to my iphone. I hope you can help me out, thanks much Greg and take care.
Hi Edwin - So first the obvious things to check on the mixer. Make sure the "FX" button for each channel is pushed in. Make sure the Stereo Pan button is out (up). That's the button with 1L on one side and 2R on the other. It should be off for live streaming as you are describing. Make sure the "FX To Main" knob is up a fair bit. OK, now, I will say that the testing I did and the video was done for USB connection to a PC or MAC laptop etc. So I can't say for sure if its not something related to using it with a lighting cable and a mobile device. The FX are going to my Zoom or live streaming as they should. I would test your mixer with a desktop or laptop computer. An easy test is to use Zoom or some other video conferencing software to call a friend and see how the effects sound on their end. If it works on a regular computer then at least you know you are and mixer are doing everything right. Let me know how it works out. Best of luck my friend.
Amazing video Greg , Thankyou for this ; this is my first time exploring to buy a mixer at home to do music ( vocal) recording , does this mixer come with all the connectivities/ cables ? Please recommend if this will work with blue yeti microphone ? Thnku
hi there, the Blue Yeti is a USB mic, it plugs directly into the computer, not into a mixer. Ideally, a standard XLR mic would be used to connect to the mixer which would be the primary USB audio device.
Hi Amber, well....it really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you are recording and or using some form of processing it certainly can delay and you can hear and feel this latency which impacts your performance/experience. In cases where latency is expected, most of the time, direct monitoring is used to achieve over dubbing etc. If you are referring to experiencing a delay that you experience when attempting to play or sing in sync with others over the web in a platform like Zoom, then there is sadly no real solution for this since the delay incurred when your audio is sent out over the web and your friends hear this and then attempt to perform with you is considerable and is simply the reality of who the web works and the speed of the internet itself at this time. There are other software and platforms attempting to do better in this area but video conferencing apps (Zoom, Teams, Skype etc) are not intended for this use). You can certainly improve how you sound over the web, but in sync music playing together across the web is not realistic at this time. That said, here are two platforms that are attempting to do it better than Zoom etc. JamKazzam (Big learning curve, hard on the computer). Sofasession (Easier/browser based, not as hard on PC, less options though). Have fun.
Oh I should be more specific I have a Mackie pro EFX 12 V2 mixer One of the questions that Occurs to me is that you aren’t using any streaming source like OBS so you really don’t need that you can go directly to the computer and directly to the the Internet?
Correct, with a USB mixer/or interface, and a webcam style camera, OBS is not required in between with most online platforms. This said, if you are trying to achieve a higher end product with your own overlays or camera switching, or transitions then your are taking a broadcast style product and then something like OBS is required. This said, such setups are complex and can be very demanding on PC resources.
GregintheBox Gregg is there anyway I could get maybe Get a few private lessons from you? I’m one of those plug and play guys I just like to reverify information and it’s very tough for me to learn things I appreciate everything you said I do understand it though I’m getting a better grasp of this but if there was a chance I could ask you a few things as I’m doing it it would be great. Do you know anything about that unit that I have the Mackie pro FX12v2
GregintheBox so I would like to learn a little bit more about how to connect that to the MacBook Pro for a zoom and Facebook and I will again watch your video make sure I integrated very well the other thing I’m looking at is use the same mixer to connect to my iPhone 8 plus which has that USB see connector adapter plugged into the lightning port
excellent video... thanks... ive got pioneer dj controller, which channel do i plug it into? im planning on doing a dj clash on zoom,... where will i be able to hear the return audio from the other djs on zoom? thanks once again
hey there. thanks. it a hard question to answer. there are several ways to do it and some experimentation will be required. you could consider connecting the stereo outs to the 1 and 2 channel inputs with an RCA to 1/4” patch cable. you can run a mic through your DJ mixer. for the return sound of the other DJs, I would select the profx1/2 as e audio out on your Zoom call and then use the blend knob on the ProFx mixer to balance the sound of your own music and the sound back from the other DJs or audience in zoom. your headphones should be connected to the phones out of the mackie mixer. try that.
@@GregintheBox thanks for your swift reply... I can't connect my mic to the controller because for some strange reason, the mic comes out the master and I can also hear it through my headphones (it's a design flaw from pioneer) that's why I have to have a mixer to separate the controller and mic.. I'd probably plug the mic into channel 1 and the controller into channel 2.. Will it make a difference if I use xlr or Jack's? I can see the mixer takes both.. Thanks! 😊
Are the USB 1/2 and USB 3/4 only for monitoring purposes (from the PC)?? ...or can any of them go back along with the mix towards the Main Outs, including Usb L/R Out?? Thanks in advance. The buttons are driving me crazy, I want to avoid loop or delay on Zoom
There are less options for control with 5/6. Converting it to the 1/4 plugs allows you to use a full set of channel controls. But of course, the beauty of a good mixer is flexibility, so im sure 5/6 line in would have great use in some situations as well. Thanks for the support.
@@GregintheBox Thanks Greg! You win the RUclips award for fastest answer EVER! Thanks! I just want to send guitar backing tracks from my iMac to the mixer so my vocal mic, guitar and backing tracks all come out my studio monitors. I bought the ProFX10v3 and it is way to large for my workspace. ~Robert
This was really helpful. Since Zoom has upgraded their software, the settings look a bit different, but I think I got them all sorted. My application is a virtual concert (Zoom) with backing tracks. I've used the same inputs you do in the video just to avoid confusing myself, but I'm finding the track volume is quite low in my headphones. I guess my goal/hope is that I can hear a mixed/blended signal in my headphones that the viewers on the other side of the Zoom will hear. Is that, in fact, a realistic goal?
Hi Clayton. it’s not a completely realistic goal. to hear a blend of what you sound like to the people on the other end, since Zoom does not fold back the audio that is sent out in anyway, since it is a video conferencing software first and primarily (and the delay induced would just be a echo that would make singing and performing impossible, that said, within the mixer you are her\airing the blend that you’re sending out to some degree. so if you like the blend of voice and guitar in your phones, you are definitely sending that same level out. I would be sure to use good gain structuring, for example, start a fresh approach to your mixer setup, turn your headphone volume down (to protect those ears), then set your volume controls for the channels and the master volume at maybe 12 o-clock, then start a zoom meeting. Open up the audio settings and apply the settings discussed in my video (--). Start adjusting the gain knobs until the voice and instrument as showing quite high in the audio level meter in Zoom. Once your signal shows good in Zoom(almost to the top), start giving yourself as much of the headphone master as you want until it sounds loud enough. And the best final check is to then call someone with good speakers or headphones (not the built in speakers in a laptop or cellphone (yuck), and hopefully good ears for music and ask them about the over all sound, blend, distortion level etc. try that my friend.
Hello Greg, thanks for this great video. I noticed that there are only two XLR connections. What if we needed two mics (2 singers) and perhaps a keyboard and and guitar that needed to be added on... are there splitters? Or is there a need for a different kind of mixer? We are going to be doing an online concert with multiple singers and instrumentals as well as karaoke tracks. Sounds like a lot I know but I'd appreciate your help on this. Thanks.
I actually have the Mackie ProFX10v3. It perfect chord a duo gig. Two vocals, two instruments, and still space to hook up your phone. And all the same features as this smaller one. More actually, It also has Compression each channel.
00:58 - Connections
06:23 - Installation and Setup
13:18 - Using it with Zoom
19:40 - Using it with Facebook Live
GregintheBox hi there,i always watch your video about gadget tutorial,i just wanted to ask how can i connect this mixer to any mobile phone?your answer is highly apreciated.
hi there. you would have to purchase an interface made specifically for that purpose. the iRig Pro Duo 2, or the Roland Go Mobile Pro. check those out.
23:05 Bird poop on his shirt
How can this be used with a mac or ipad?
Actually I see that it doent need a driver for a mac - however can you address audio set up in zoom on an ipad?
Thank you Greg for sharing! It is always so impressive to see people who, despite all their daily hassles, manage to find motivation and want to share their knowledge and experiences (take for granted that it's not just about money).
It doesn't matter whether the subject is of my interest or not, there is always something you can learn if it's well planned, structured, and presented.
Thanks man. Well said.
I've been looking for this exact video for a year...thank you
Oh last thing, really love how you explain things because I am a “ plug and play” person and so it’s really helpful to have somebody like you because there are people that say they could teach but it doesn’t mean they’re a teacher you are definitely a teacher thank you
You have the best tutorials on this because you go slow and speak clear with hands on demo.
You just saved my life. I have this unit for a month now and after watching this video i finally got it working on FB Live. Thanks a lot. You explain it excellently. More power to you.
Glad I could help
I came because I'm in the market for an audio mixer and I didn't know jack about the subject. I have a couple of small synths, Korg volcano percussion, Behringer CRAVE, and M-Audio Oxygen keyboard. It was suggested that I look into getting an audio interface. Mackie was suggested to me so I jumped on to hear your evaluation. Super helpful, Greg.
Thank you my friend. Best of luck
not one of the ... but the only best step by step instructions online. Wish you the best of best
thank you my friend. I wish you all the best as well.
Hello Greg, you nailed with that video I just boughted a mixer ProFX6v3 but didn't have a clue how to set it up but with your tutorial now I can start playing until I get the sound I want. Thank you really appreciate
Got this mixer last weekend and this video has been helpful.
Excellent video. I really like this method of explaining things. It's an audiovisual way that fits my brain better. It's also quick and just detailed enough.
dude ive been messing around with this mixer and my setup for 2 weeks now, and your video got my mic and yamaha thr 30ii all connected seamlessly, THANK YOU!!
Awesome, that's why I do it. Helping people like that. Its the best. Take care.
Your new fan of your channel here from Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦
Thank you Greg! It help me a lot to choose what mixer to buy between a Berinhger, soundtrack and this Mackie … At the beginning I didn’t understand very well how the nudes 3/4 and 3/5 works, but after you explanation could understand so much better to take a decition
Brilliant video Greg.
I bought one of these and was communicating with a chap called Cramer at Mackie because I couldn't make head nor tail of it.
Floundering around I stumbled on your clear and concise explanation. I wrote to Cramer that Mackie should sponsor you to make them an instructional video because their manual is dire. Almost every section of their manual says 'does not apply to the ProFX6v3', or words to that effect. Also the section on input says to NOT enable the device as the default, which caused me no end of trouble as you HAVE to enable the device as default to get any signals back and forth.
Anyway, thank you so much for preserving my sanity, especially the perverse 'USB 1/2 for headphones but USB 3/4 for speakers, controlled by knob 5/6'. You couldn't make it up.
Love the parrot, who 'is' a pretty boy, lol.
Thanks Neville, truly inspiring comment. It’s why I do it. I would love to make such a connection with Mackie. Indeed the Manual is poor. If you flip me this Cramer fella’s email I will follow up with them. would like to build that relationship.
Best of luck and I’m hear if you have a question.
Thanks.
@@GregintheBox: Thanks for the reply, we don't always know if comments get read.
Cramer's email is simply 'support@mackie.com' and Cramer is down as a level 2 technical support. Quote me and he should have a record of our emails.
Looking at your climb in viewers it seems obvious to me that Mackie have missed something here and there are a lot of confused peeps searching for answers to how to make this thing fly.
I have now got this working great, so, persevere folks Greg shows the way. And if we all contact Mackie they may help Greg do something about the poor instructions.
I've found that Traktion Waveform works best for me with this mixer, others may find different.
Best regards, Nev.
Great video with some clear explanations on how the audio mixer works. Is there a particular way to set up the 3/4 USB option for receiving audio from your computer into the mixer to hear through headphones without causing others to hear themselves on social media applications? I am currently experiencing the issue of my friends being able to hear themselves speak due to the mixer outputting their microphones to them!
I had the same issue, usb line 1-2 doesn't have an echo but you have to press the "to phone" button in to hear the computers audio
Hi GregintheBox, I just bought this mixer for my wife who is wanting to potentially use it for a podcast, but the very first thing she wants to use it for is to lead meditations. That is, she wants to speak into a mic but also 1) mix in (and hear) background music and 2) hear the participants on the call. I think I found out how to do this: using 1/8 jack (from phone or other audio producing device) to RCA (line 3 and 4) but I was trying to make use of both USB stereo outputs to achieve this goal. So I am confused by your recommendation of selecting USB 3/4 as the output for the Zoom call (i.e. the participants) because USB 3/4 appears to be routed to the mix (along with the other inputs) but I am unable to monitor on the headphone output. Pointing my computer/Zoom to USB 1-2 allows me to hear the participants and the rest of the inputs.
In Summary: @ 19:10, you mention you can adjust the volume of your audience in zoom/headphones but it seems like USB 3-4 isn't routed to the headphone output. It is routed to the mix (i.e. back into the zoom call). I can play a youtube video and if I select USB 1-2, I hear it in my monitoring headphones but participants don't. If I select USB 3-4, participants hear the video, but I do not hear it.
Any help would be appreciated and thanks for this detailed video.
did you ever get that fixed? I'm having an issue here too
Many months ago I asked him for the same issue. He never knew how to fix this. Sad to see a tutorial that should help people to setup ProFx onto Zoom but realisticaly what you get is a call without a possibility to hear back your people lol I mean, they can hear you and themselves too like a infinite loop LOL
Thank you much for breaking down the mackie mixer settings.
I'm so ready for my dj gigs.
Youre welcome. Good luck
thanks for info im going to buy one sounds good and easy to use I well use it for live performances the effects look good
Great explanation. I have a question if possible. I saw in your video that you were using external sources of sounds such as a guitar or a tablet. But If I want to use the same computer as a source of instrumental music, then I will mix it with my voice singing and finally, I will send the mix back to the computer for recording purposes or for live streaming. Is it possible with the ProFX6v3?
BRO... You taught me something I've been struggling with for years! Thanks!
I came here for the mixer but your super lovely bird took all my attention. So.... ok I am lost now!
She is a sweet little parrot.
Wow Greg, your really Greg out of the box! Thanks from New Zealand. I liked your guitar voicings..
Thanks man, glad you liked it. you’re welcome from Canada.
Thank you for this! My ProFX6v3 arrived today, and the Mackie documentation wasn't very helpful to me. Your video walked me through step by step and answered all my questions. I"m going to check out your other videos too. Liked and subscribed, and SO grateful. (Mackie should hire you, because your explanations are way better than theirs. And, you are such a good musician too.)
how kind. thanks for this comment. have fun.
One of the best DETAILED video I've ever seen. Wish all can do like this. I have the Mackie ProFX10V3 and I LOVE IT!!! But still have a lot to learn since it's my first time to use this kind of hardware for my Facebook live streaming. Keep it up mate!!!
Thanks brother. Agreed the ProFX10v3 is so great. Im keen to do a video on using it for home recording. Stay tuned.
@@GregintheBox Just a quick question...Is there a way we can connect a desktop/computer speaker (Not a monitor/studio speaker) to the Mackie Mixer?
Very informative! Thank you.
Why did you not use USB returns 1 and 2:
Thank you, Greg! Very lucidly explained! I've wanted to sing live on Facebook with effects and all, but was totally confused about how to go about doing it...I checked out many videos on RUclips, but yours is the BEST....cleared all doubts! Thanks again!
Rock on!
Excellent explanation of the mackie mixer. You made it simple for those who do not have the expertise with using mixers. I just ordered the ProFxv3... for zoom. Great job!
thanks so much. a pleasure to help.
The best ProFx6v3 tutorial! EVER! Is it compatible with Mac ? I mean, if I hook it up to a Mac, do I have the same line profx setup option in Zoom or Facebook Live?
Thanks Kevin, If you mean a Mac Laptop or desktop then yes. exactly the same. it’s not compatible with mobile devices of course, but there are other cool pieces of tech that will help with that.
Thank you very much for this video, you solved all my doubts,I just don't know why my computer doesn't work the 1-2 output of the mixer
This video was very useful for me. I'm still trying to figure out how to use this mixer, (I have a Mac instead of a PC) and one thing I am trying to figure out is how to use OBS and use some VST noise gates and some real-time low frequency noise removal with my broadcast but your explanation about the 3 /4 talkback controls on the 5 and 6 knob made all the difference in the world to me. So thank you because I didn't understand that at all until I saw your video. take care.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Larry, how are you able to send the Mackie Mixer output TO your MacBook? I have tried a lot (and I know that the USB cable and the port on the Macbook are perfectly fine) but I cannot get the signal going to MacBook. The computer detects it as ProFx right away.
@@pinaklonkar I am rewriting - I did have a hard time recording the first time. Now that I think about it. I had to get the settings right. I have a 2019 MacBook Pro running macOS Catalina 10.15.6 with two thunderbolt ports. . I use either the USB-C Digital AV Multiport adapter ($69.00 from the Apple Store.) This has my external HDMI monitor and the power cable and the USB-A connection from the Mackie plugged in.) You can also use the $19.00 USB to USB-C adapter as well. Then I plug my headphones into the headphone jack on the Mackie. I also have my Bose amplified computer speakers plugged into the headphone jack on the Mac. When I am connected to zoom or teams - I can use that 3/4 button that is near the bottom center - inside the 5/6 area labeled switch (I know -weird). to hear the voices coming back from Zoom or Teams. (This is what I was missing until I watched some videos on RUclips) Because I didn't know how to hear the voices that came back from the computer mixed with mine.
You can click on Sound preferences under the speaker symbol on the top bar - and choose both input and output on that screen. (you can also go to system preferences -> sound -> and toggle between sound effects/output/input. Then choose Output and select the mackie. The choose Input and select the mackie. ) Make sure you are getting both the input and output settings for the Mackie and plug your headphones or speakers into the Mackie (not the headphone jack of the computer). Since its recognizing it - Maybe its giving you one as you say and leaving the other set to something else. I could take some screenshots but I don't know how to post them to this forum. if this does' t make sense/work - write back here and we will figure it out.
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@@pinaklonkar Also, I couldn't get the AVID Pro Tools First to work. I did get the garage band or OEM Tracktion to work.
An older version of the OS is required for the AVID Tools to work.
Great video very well explained I’ve just ordered one for £95 on Black Friday sale thanks❤
Finally the video I've been looking for! Thank you so much for your time doing this❤
I am a happy owner of this mixer, the Mackie ProFX6v3; I love to sing karaoke and used to record songs connecting this mixer to my laptop. However, it only sends out 2 USB channels. So I now do my recording with an EVO 8 which allows 4 USB channels. I use Cakewalk to record. But that said, unless I'm doing any recording, I continue to enjoy using the Mackie; I love the sound quality of its Mic preamps. The reverb though needs quite some experimentation to get right. Lastly, this Mackie now has fierce competition from a new Yamaha Mixer/Interface, the AG06 Mk 2, just released. It also has 2 USB channels and not 4.
You are a great help!! In respect to the Mackie mixer - ProFX 6v3. I want to use this mixer with XLR input for sound. But not the Logitech 250 (confusing input sounds I think). I am using zoom and its proper setups for musical instruments. The sound I am getting, it sound like I am in a tunnel and the recorded volume is much lower than expected. I am using Realistic speakers. Do I have to get rid of the Logitech 250? and better speakers? Would I get the same results, no matter what mixer board I used? Thank You for your comments
Exactly what I needed to know with Zoom. Thank you!
Your RCA line in cables are backwards. You put the red cable into the left line input. Remember that red is for right!
Nice catch. I was going over so much material that I didn't even notice. Thanks.
Thanks Greg. Btw what cord do you use to connect 2019 IPAD to the mixer?
Thank you Greg, that was a great and clear explanation! 👌
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Greg -- totally new to this. After months of frustration with another interface device, I bought the Mackie ProFX6 based on your video, took notes on your step by step instructions and will hopefully get me up and running for tomorrow's live Zoom/Facebook event. Could this be the key to a whole new world....we'll see. Best, JK Jones
Well that's very exciting. Best of luck.
Well done my friend!
Just got a ProFX for my band - love it. And now love it even more cause of the online presence aspect!!
cool! have fun. what size of ProFX did you get?
@@GregintheBox
I've had a Mckie Micro Series 1202 for my home studio for years and recently upgraded to the ProFx12V3 - what a new world, love it - and which is why I watched this video, to learn a little more about the new Fx and now to get it all synched up with PC. You helped push me to dig into the Fx and cool Aux/USB feature - way cleaner than my old setup of routing PC audio back out through my audio interface, then out of interface through line out to the mixer 😳😳😳😳 - there's alot less buzz and snap,crackle and pop now.
Anyway, I had also recently bought a used FroFx16 (not v3) for my band gigs... and really liked it but afterr watching this video and getting more into the V3 festures, I went yesterday and sold the non V3 model and found a used (excellent condition) FroFX16V3.
So now I'm the proid owner of ProFX12V3 for home studio and ProFX16V3 for the road.
I'm looking forward to gigging with the ProFX16V3 and using some of the effects -- and the onboard compression is a plus!!!
One thing I haven't done is connect the V3 to my Reaper DAW - I imagine the entire mix is all coming in as 1 or 2 channels - not all separate channels. Meaning - although it's an audio interface, it's not going to be a replacement for my 4 channel Scarlett for recording 2 guitars and vox on separate tracks simultaneously.
Anyway - appreciate you time and again great video - clear, concise and accurate! New to the channel, subscribed and looking forward to more - as you know, gear is never a destination, it's a never ending journey!
Take it easy - hope you and yours have a safe and happy new year -- as we welcome 2021 with open arms and open minds.
@@dallascowboys75006 This is awesome, and such a nice comment. Best wishes for your new year. And here's to always learning forever!
Extremely useful review especially for new people like me. Thank you so much🙏🏼
Thank you for pointing out that the channel 5/6 volume nob is connected to the usb 3/4 button.
Thanks alot a Greg! That was so useful. Love the bird. Keep it up.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Gregg--AWESOME vid. So logical and coherent. Much love and appreciation for the very practical walk-through of all vital aspects!
Youre very welcome my friend.
You were using USB output 3-4 on the PC in order to use the volume control, but I had been assuming that the USB output 3-4 acts as a loopback, so that you can record your PC output, which is not what you'd want on a Zoom call, right? Am I misunderstanding how it works? I had actually been thinking this would be great so I could have my voice call go to USB output 1-2 so it doesn't loop back, but then I could have a backing track play on USB output 3-4 and loop back to my voice call so I could sing over a backing track and have the call hear it without hearing their own voices as an echo. Is that not how it works?
Wow, I learned so many things in your vid. I like how you explains things...cool...I’m also using Mackie ProV3Fx cause I want to set up my gain of each instrument in a specific set. I learn a lot from you...I also like your friend on your shoulder. How surprising he/she doesn’t reacts while your doing loud sound in your tutorial...🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for watching! She (the parrot) is use to it and loves to sit on my shoulder. her only happy place. Happy to help. Take care.
Your video it's gold, you've helped me a lot man
you’re welcome. best of luck.
Hi Greg thanks for this post, I just bought one and it was shipped last night🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻. I just have a question, can I use the effects for the vocal and guitar at the same time? If this is possible, how do I set it up? I tried but it seems like whatever effects I use, it will do the same for both😔. Let's say I want to use the delay/reverb for the vocals and I want to use the chorus for the guitar, how can make it work? Will you please help me out? Thank you☺️
It is an awesome and affordable tool for online adventures and recording. Internal mixers usually only allow for one fx bus and that one effect can receive a send from the different tracks. So sadly you can’t have spectate fx for different tracks. One choice for the whole mix. I would recommend using separate fx unit or pedals for the guitar before it connects to the mixer. Then you can choose a vocal effect and keep the mixer fx off on the guitar. Using pedals etc for guitar effects.
Best of luck it’s a fun little unit.
@@GregintheBox gotcha, thanks Greg👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. More power to your show🍻
Greg, THANK YOU! I was tasked with producing a 'concert' via zoom. I thought it would be pretty simple but it tuned out to be more complicated than I imagined. After buying the wrong mixer I was pointed toward the ProFX6 v3 by a very helpful rep from BH Photo but once I got it I discovered it wasn't 100% plug & play. This video addressed everything I needed very nicely. Thanks again Greg.
Fantastic!
I bought the Mackie ProFX6v3 primarily because of this video! I want to perform with a metronome (i.e. an app on my phone... which has a USB-C connection) but I don't want my audience to hear the click... is this possible? How? Thank you (again!)
Really helpful, thanks - my 15 y/o has music lessons online now and one criticism is that the tutor cannot see fingers / hear well enough what's going on. I'm looking at a Shure SM57Beta mic (instrument) and maybe a Shure 58 as well, a Logitech webcam with its own mic and I need to sort the audio interface.... I've looked at the Behringer UMC404, the Focusrite 4i4 and 6i6, and some others - --this is the first one I've seen that will do exactly what I need it to., thanks for making this video - REALLY USEFUL!
you’re very welcome. best of luck.
Dear Greg,
Your video is awesome! Just what I need, but I have a few more questions. I am on a Facebook Live show hosted by someone else. There are eight other performers. We all join through a Zoom link. You have shown me how to set up the mixer with a guitar. However, I use a digital keyboard pushed up in front of my desktop. Where do I plug that in? I see how to connect a separate mic and not use the one built into my Logitech webcam. However, sometimes I use backing tracks instead of keyboard. Our Facebook Live host has us click on Screen sharing so that our backing tracks come through. You do not mention this step. Please explain. Also do I need to have my backing tracks on my Iphone instead of having them on my desktop? Thank you for explaining everything so clearly!!!!!
I would say that it’s very risky to try and play back tracks on the same pc as is running Zoom. The only realistic way is to use an app that does internal patching routing like VB-audio Banana. This is not for the techno faint of heart. So it’s much easier to use a separate device, phone, second laptop etc, and feed it into the mixer and from there into the Zoom pC.
Greg thanks.
I got a Zoom H6 audio interface. And I have Logic Pro X as audio software.
Would it be possible to control those audio channels digitally? So throught the Logic Pro X software? That is on a mac.
But probably you have DAWs like Logic Pro X for Windows also.
Adding those reverbs via the DAW should be possible, I think.
Also I got a midi controller which is connected to the DAW.
Could you do an episode where you connect a DAW and stream via Zoom or Facebook? And using a midi controller keyboard?
Thanks.
You already upped my game!!!❤❤❤❤❤
A clear and concise video. Thanks. Just bought one of these and this video is going to make my life easier
Very cool. Best of luck.
Greg - very useful video! I have one question for you. You've got USB 3-4 coming through (on mixer channels 5-6) so that you can hear the other participants in your Zoom call, but that source will also be mixed into what's being sent to the computer as well, right? (Because, as far as I can tell, the main mix that you're hearing in your headphones is also the very same mix that is being sent via USB to the "Line (proFX)" input on your computer.
Is that the reason that in your Zoom audio settings you left the echo cancellation enabled?
But what if I don't want the other Zoom participants to hear the various other alert sounds from my computer? There's no way to make sure that I can hear them in my headphones while preventing them from being sent out on my stream, is there? (Short of adding a second mixer just for the headphone mix...)
Great tutorial Greg ❤️🎶💐 i loved and learned a lot .. planning to buy this mixer ..can you suggest it and please guide me how can I do live streaming on RUclips FB etc by my smartphone ❤️ from India
Awesome. Thank you
I don't normally subscribe after viewing a tutorial, but.. You sir have a new follower :) I love how you break things down for tech dummies like me. So hard to find out how to do this online. Plus you can really sing and play :) Just a quick question. I would pretty much only be using this to dj on Zoom. Would it pick up Virtual DJ, running on my laptop, or would I need to go via line in?
Thank you my friend. Kind words. As a DJ using a computer based virtual software you have the challenge of needing a PC to do the DJ work and a seperate PC to be your live streaming computer. To try and do both on the same PC is difficult and will likely not work. With 2 computers, 1 will work as your DJ platform, and connect into the the mixer Line in. The mixer is then USB connected to the second computer which connects to the Video conferencing platform or live streaming platform of your choice. Good luck and thanks for the support.
@@GregintheBox Wow, thank you for the detailed response. A lot more complicated than I thought, but I'll give it a try :)
Absolutely outstanding Video! Great, clear, explanations! Thanks so much for putting this together!
I'm hoping you can answer a question - I'm wondering if this could be used to support "Hybrid Meetings" via Zoom or other Web conferencing solutions. I am hoping to:
1) take the XLR output from a Wireless Conferencing mic system and feed it thru the mixer to a Laptop connected to the Zoom meeting so remote participants can hear folks in the room, and
2) feed the audio coming from the remote participants on the Zoom meeting from the laptop over USB to this mixer and then out to a pair of powered speakers (rather than headphones) so that the room participants can hear the remote participants.
Can I do that with this mixer? Thanks for your response!
Well the short answer is Yes. We use USB mixers like this all the time at my work to attach all major of mics. Today we will be using a Behringer x32 compact connected to a computer for a Teams call. We will be attaching a podium mic and 3 wireless hand held mics to facility discussion. Pretty cool.
Thank you I was stuck trying to monitor the audio from my PC and now I can, it's confusing having the 5/6 numbers below the USB 3-4 as you said.
Excellent video, I just ordered my unit in Amazon and can't wait to get it. Thanks for the video, well done!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Fabulous tutorial Greg. Thank you so much from a "newbie" in Australia! This is just what I was looking for.
Thanks Geoff. best of luck.
@@GregintheBox Hey thanks buddy, any chance of a similar vid using the ProFX10? Cheers!
Funny you should ask, I have one on my desk as a permanent setup. I have some other cool videos to work on first but it’s in the list.
Great tutorial. Just got one. Really game changing when you want your voice to be clearer than just using Webcam audio.
Agreed. And the effects are so inspiring. Makes you wanna sing all day.
Complete and clear. Thanks.
Great to hear!
Thanks for this video, very useful. Will replace my mixer to this mixer. Will go to Long and Mcquade tomorrow.
Wohoo, Long and McQuade!
GregintheBox my favourite music store 😍
Hi Greg, i have a question. Can we use our computer as a music source. I tried but no sound coming through the speaker. But if i play the music from my tab, i can hear the music. I just feel weird because the usb supposed to be the input from the computer. Am I right? Thank you in advance 🙏🏻
Nice explanation Greg. I have 1 question, if we have 1 electric piano, which channel should we put in? Channel 3/4 is it?
3/4. Should work. Experiment first before show time of course.
@@GregintheBox thanks!
Hi Greg, nice informative video. I have just ordered this mixer, thanks to you. I was just wondering with regards to using Zoom and the USB 3 & 4 Audience return channel. Is there a way of hearing them through my output speakers as opposed through headphones? Or is just a case of plugging in speakers into the headphone jack in order to hear them on USB 3 & 4?
Thanks in advance.
You can certainly use the main outs, but be aware that you ideally don't want that sound being picked up by your microphone and folded back into the mix again. Its doable but is not the ideal scenario. Best of luck. its a fun unit.
Great video for a beginner I have a Mackie ProV 4v2 that is not USB enabled:-( can you do a review on that one and show how to setup for performance and making videos?
LOVE how you break this instructional video so a newbie can understand in plain language!
Very welcome. Your mixer isnt USB capable. What are you using for an interface or are you considering buying one?
@@GregintheBox I don't know so that is my question. Can you give me options?
Perhaps shoe me the best results I can get? I am a beginner so most everything is over my head LOL
I've been watching videos looking for a good audio interface for my DJ mixer and I have a separate microKorg keyboard with a vocoder. This just gave me ideas for reciting poetry and making my own music for it - and recording it. I had my laugh of the day with you singing that you were streaming on Facebook. I didn't know people did this. Thanks!
Hi Catherine, glad I both inspired an idea and made you laugh. All the best.
Hi Greg, thank you for the informative video demonstration.
I am just starting out with my new mixer . In your video I didn’t understand where the main outs were hooked to .I understand that the headphones were connected with the phones out jack but which are the other two 1/4 inch main outs connected to ? Thanks !
Thank you - this was fabulous and clear! One of the best videos explaining Zoom and mixers - appreciate it much!! Oh . . . . and nice vocals!
Awesome, thank you!
This is more for PC. I have a Mac and dont have sound coming from mixer to FB for some reason. I have outputs and inputs set to my profX mixer but no sound coming in on FB live or photo booth. I can hear youtube videos but no sound when connect to FB live even tho it is connected as audio source in FB. I also see No drivers for mac? In lost lol
Hi JD, did you get this sorted out? I have one of these mixers on the way and was wondering the same thing. Ta.
Thanks for the very helpful presentation. Without it I would still be lost because I haven't found a manual specifically for this device. One comment. While you do point out the distinction between USB 1-2 and USB 3-4, there is a very confusing layout in the third column on the face of the device: the on/off button for USB 3-4 is situated within the boundaries of a volume controller labelled 5/6. I guess the controller of that section controls the line-in audio that is two boxes above it. The volume control for USB 3/4 is in the section between the sections labelled "line-8" and "5/6." Shouldn't the on/off switch for USB 3/4 be within that section? I don't understand the thinking behind that choice for the layout.
Great video - works fine with Windows 10 but I cannot get the main output sent to MacBook Pro via a USB cable. Any ideas why? MacBook shows it as ProFx and I can also play a note on a keyboard I have connected to the mixer and the Garageband tuner identifies the note. But when I start recording, and play the keyboard, no signal is going to the MacBook.
Hey Greg, that was amazing! Thanks so much!!! I'm trying to get a Zoom Jam going.
Have fun!
Such a great video Greg!!! Thanks a lot for all the valuable info you have shared. Im a singer and I learnt a lot about the settings of this mixer and Facebook live was a sweet bonus!!! :)
If you have any such video about hooking up monitor speakers with this mixer that'll be great! Thanks a ton. Also wondering if you used the Sennheiser mic for this recording?
Thank you Manisha. I do use the sennheiser mic for the voice over on the video. It’s actually on a boom stand and is positioned just out of the camera shot above my head. Not really a mic for such things but it worked.
New to electronics. You use both the PreSonus and the Mackie. Which one for what use?
Awesome this was really helpful....I just purchased one of these now I can properly set it up for when I go live to dj 👌🏾
And helping people Rock, is why I made it. have fun.
Damn, that was in detail. Subd to your channel.
Also I've one question, can I plug in my headphones to the computer instead to the mixer? If I'm doing Live gaming sessions I wanna hear the game sound and simultaneously be on Discord Voice channel.
Hi Mohammed, thanks for the complement and the Sub. With regards to your question, when using an audio interface it is best and most common that the interface or mixer handles both the audio in and out for your computer. Now you can choose the mixer or interface as the input choice and the motherboard audio headphone jack as the output option, and if it works.... then great, but don’t be surprised if this mixed approach impacts the audio performance of you PC and software. Normally the audio device connected handles inputs and outputs. Besides, most good audio devices come with headphone jacks for this very reason. Best of luck.
@@GregintheBox Thanks for your reply. The problem is my headphone (Razer Tiamat V2) has 5(+1USB) input jacks for 7.1 surround sound, so I can't connect it to the audio interface. I hope there won't be an issue or I'll have to invest in a new headphone compromising on my surround sound.
Excellent video, better explanation than all the rest. Thanks a lot bro!!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for all your knowledge and info. This helped immensely on choosing an audio interface for my specific needs as a keyboardist working with vocalists. (doing a lot of Zoom performances!)
Glad it was helpful! best of luck.
Thanks this video really helps a lot.❤️❤️❤️
Right on.
Really enjoyed the video - silly question; how do i connect 2 x Mics and 2 x Guitars if thats even possible with this mixer? Or is the obvious answer to go for the 10 channel unit?
Its totally worth the step up to the next size of this mixer. A little better control over sfx. You also get some compressors on the first 2 channels which is great for voice etc.
Great video! Thank you! Does it provide mix minus for the audio coming back in from USB?
an interesting question. it’s to simple of a mixer to provide true mix minus control. but what it does do, is this. if you choose the 1-2 channels (not 3/4) for the the USB return from your pc, then you can use the blend knob to control if you hear yourself and the signals coming back (ha ha, I like that “the other side”), or just the returning audio. your mic plugged into chan 1 or 2 still goes out to Zoom or a podcasting platform etc, but with the Blend knob turned all the way to the right (USB 1-2) you’ll only monitor the other end and not your mic. if you want to hear yourself and the other end, Dali up to 12oclock or your blend preference. and the good news, is that in a zoom call, for example, the other end does not hear themselves folded back even when the blend knob is dialed to 12 o’clock.
and I know this is a “no-brainer” but it’s also assuming that you are all using headphones, not speaker monitoring on but ends of the online conversation. agreed?
so it’s not mix minus in the true sense, but it’s pretty good for the price. :)
Thank you! I'll play my tracks through my phone. Another question: I don't like the way I look in headphones hen doing a Zoom performance. I have my piano and my condenser mic hooked up to my Mackie ProFV10v3 mixer, and Iphone for backing tracks. Is there any way to use the same set up without wearing headphones?
It's basic info. Woow , I have learnt a lot. Thank you sir, see you around in my yt , right here watching da ROMA con AMOR!
I’ve just ordered one , I’ve been having a nightmare getting decent audio for singing on live Facebook , this looks perfect. Could I use effects from my pro logic DAW to send to live Facebook ? Great vid 👍🏽
Rock on!
Wonderful video and love your little friend ! Thanks for posting.
Thanks, glad you liked the video. My parrot is quite the pet. She wants to spend her entire waking life on my shoulder. She knows only one word....."Hi" but she uses it intelligently. Like if you leave the room and then come back in a few minutes later, then she says, "Hi"
@@GregintheBox Awe..... gotta keep her in the vid's :-)
Any idea how to solve latency issues with monitoring the I/O of the USB? I just started getting familiar with the profx12v3 and was doing some test recording and the analog signals have some serious latency, the vocal sounds robotic to severely delayed, the digital audio track playing seems to be just fine (setting buffer down to 8 samples cleans up most of it) I am just wondering if maybe I missed a knob or a button somewhere to clean it up. ( recording using waveform, haven't tried to monitor a live stream test yet) also does your mackie have a problem with the pan bleeding through or not panning fully? when i pan left for one track to record, and the other track right, they seem to still send a small amount of signal to the other side, enough to be seen on the meters and heard on the recording.
other than those 2 issues, I am thoroughly impressed with the sound quality of the mixer, really looking forward to running the pa with it and recording/live stream. would have been really cool if they would have split up the assignments of 1-2 for each channel to eliminate the need to pan. I have been using an old spirit fx8 and while it worked well, not having the option to properly monitor the signal the PC sees made it tough to set up. It would sound great on the mix to the headphones or FOH, but the playback would be crap. The price was right for the mackie vs getting a multichannel sound card (s) for the pci slots and a second mixer to handle and monitor the direct outputs to each channel.
I'm a little confused here, if you put Zoom audio on USB3-4 does that not get mixed back into the PC and potentially cause feedback?
Good morning Greg, I am very happy with my Mackie, but when I tried using my Iphone XR to do live streaming on facebook, the clarity and the effects were clear on my studio monitor but after doing the live stream and did a playback, I was very disappointed!😔, Although I can hear my vocals and my guitar, the effects were not present on the live feed, did I do something wrong with my set up? I use a lightning cable to connect my mackieprofx6 v3 to my iphone. I hope you can help me out, thanks much Greg and take care.
Hi Edwin - So first the obvious things to check on the mixer.
Make sure the "FX" button for each channel is pushed in.
Make sure the Stereo Pan button is out (up). That's the button with 1L on one side and 2R on the other. It should be off for live streaming as you are describing.
Make sure the "FX To Main" knob is up a fair bit.
OK, now, I will say that the testing I did and the video was done for USB connection to a PC or MAC laptop etc. So I can't say for sure if its not something related to using it with a lighting cable and a mobile device.
The FX are going to my Zoom or live streaming as they should. I would test your mixer with a desktop or laptop computer.
An easy test is to use Zoom or some other video conferencing software to call a friend and see how the effects sound on their end.
If it works on a regular computer then at least you know you are and mixer are doing everything right.
Let me know how it works out.
Best of luck my friend.
Amazing video Greg , Thankyou for this ; this is my first time exploring to buy a mixer at home to do music ( vocal) recording , does this mixer come with all the connectivities/ cables ? Please recommend if this will work with blue yeti microphone ? Thnku
hi there, the Blue Yeti is a USB mic, it plugs directly into the computer, not into a mixer. Ideally, a standard XLR mic would be used to connect to the mixer which would be the primary USB audio device.
Great video! How do you deal with any latency issues?
Hi Amber, well....it really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you are recording and or using some form of processing it certainly can delay and you can hear and feel this latency which impacts your performance/experience. In cases where latency is expected, most of the time, direct monitoring is used to achieve over dubbing etc.
If you are referring to experiencing a delay that you experience when attempting to play or sing in sync with others over the web in a platform like Zoom, then there is sadly no real solution for this since the delay incurred when your audio is sent out over the web and your friends hear this and then attempt to perform with you is considerable and is simply the reality of who the web works and the speed of the internet itself at this time. There are other software and platforms attempting to do better in this area but video conferencing apps (Zoom, Teams, Skype etc) are not intended for this use).
You can certainly improve how you sound over the web, but in sync music playing together across the web is not realistic at this time. That said, here are two platforms that are attempting to do it better than Zoom etc.
JamKazzam (Big learning curve, hard on the computer).
Sofasession (Easier/browser based, not as hard on PC, less options though).
Have fun.
Oh I should be more specific I have a Mackie pro EFX 12 V2 mixer
One of the questions that Occurs to me is that you aren’t using any streaming source like OBS so you really don’t need that you can go directly to the computer and directly to the the Internet?
Correct, with a USB mixer/or interface, and a webcam style camera, OBS is not required in between with most online platforms. This said, if you are trying to achieve a higher end product with your own overlays or camera switching, or transitions then your are taking a broadcast style product and then something like OBS is required. This said, such setups are complex and can be very demanding on PC resources.
GregintheBox Gregg is there anyway I could get maybe Get a few private lessons from you? I’m one of those plug and play guys I just like to reverify information and it’s very tough for me to learn things I appreciate everything you said I do understand it though I’m getting a better grasp of this but if there was a chance I could ask you a few things as I’m doing it it would be great. Do you know anything about that unit that I have the Mackie pro FX12v2
GregintheBox so I would like to learn a little bit more about how to connect that to the MacBook Pro for a zoom and Facebook and I will again watch your video make sure I integrated very well the other thing I’m looking at is use the same mixer to connect to my iPhone 8 plus which has that USB see connector adapter plugged into the lightning port
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Thanks man, appreciate it.
excellent video... thanks... ive got pioneer dj controller, which channel do i plug it into? im planning on doing a dj clash on zoom,... where will i be able to hear the return audio from the other djs on zoom? thanks once again
hey there. thanks. it a hard question to answer. there are several ways to do it and some experimentation will be required. you could consider connecting the stereo outs to the 1 and 2 channel inputs with an RCA to 1/4” patch cable. you can run a mic through your DJ mixer. for the return sound of the other DJs, I would select the profx1/2 as e audio out on your Zoom call and then use the blend knob on the ProFx mixer to balance the sound of your own music and the sound back from the other DJs or audience in zoom. your headphones should be connected to the phones out of the mackie mixer. try that.
@@GregintheBox thanks for your swift reply... I can't connect my mic to the controller because for some strange reason, the mic comes out the master and I can also hear it through my headphones (it's a design flaw from pioneer) that's why I have to have a mixer to separate the controller and mic.. I'd probably plug the mic into channel 1 and the controller into channel 2.. Will it make a difference if I use xlr or Jack's? I can see the mixer takes both.. Thanks! 😊
Are the USB 1/2 and USB 3/4 only for monitoring purposes (from the PC)??
...or can any of them go back along with the mix towards the Main Outs, including Usb L/R Out?? Thanks in advance. The buttons are driving me crazy, I want to avoid loop or delay on Zoom
Good information! Thanks! QUESTION: Why didn't you plug the iPad / iMac into 5/6 Line input ? Thanks! ~Robert
There are less options for control with 5/6. Converting it to the 1/4 plugs allows you to use a full set of channel controls. But of course, the beauty of a good mixer is flexibility, so im sure 5/6 line in would have great use in some situations as well. Thanks for the support.
@@GregintheBox Thanks Greg! You win the RUclips award for fastest answer EVER! Thanks! I just want to send guitar backing tracks from my iMac to the mixer so my vocal mic, guitar and backing tracks all come out my studio monitors. I bought the ProFX10v3 and it is way to large for my workspace. ~Robert
That’s to bad, maybe return it for the smaller one?
@@GregintheBox I was able to exchange it for the ProFX6v3 and it is working just fine! Thanks again and I'm subscribed now.
This was really helpful. Since Zoom has upgraded their software, the settings look a bit different, but I think I got them all sorted. My application is a virtual concert (Zoom) with backing tracks. I've used the same inputs you do in the video just to avoid confusing myself, but I'm finding the track volume is quite low in my headphones. I guess my goal/hope is that I can hear a mixed/blended signal in my headphones that the viewers on the other side of the Zoom will hear. Is that, in fact, a realistic goal?
Hi Clayton. it’s not a completely realistic goal. to hear a blend of what you sound like to the people on the other end, since Zoom does not fold back the audio that is sent out in anyway, since it is a video conferencing software first and primarily (and the delay induced would just be a echo that would make singing and performing impossible, that said, within the mixer you are her\airing the blend that you’re sending out to some degree. so if you like the blend of voice and guitar in your phones, you are definitely sending that same level out.
I would be sure to use good gain structuring, for example, start a fresh approach to your mixer setup, turn your headphone volume down (to protect those ears), then set your volume controls for the channels and the master volume at maybe 12 o-clock, then start a zoom meeting. Open up the audio settings and apply the settings discussed in my video (--). Start adjusting the gain knobs until the voice and instrument as showing quite high in the audio level meter in Zoom. Once your signal shows good in Zoom(almost to the top), start giving yourself as much of the headphone master as you want until it sounds loud enough.
And the best final check is to then call someone with good speakers or headphones (not the built in speakers in a laptop or cellphone (yuck), and hopefully good ears for music and ask them about the over all sound, blend, distortion level etc.
try that my friend.
@@GregintheBox Thx Greg-I'll start there!
Hello Greg, thanks for this great video. I noticed that there are only two XLR connections. What if we needed two mics (2 singers) and perhaps a keyboard and and guitar that needed to be added on... are there splitters? Or is there a need for a different kind of mixer? We are going to be doing an online concert with multiple singers and instrumentals as well as karaoke tracks. Sounds like a lot I know but I'd appreciate your help on this. Thanks.
I actually have the Mackie ProFX10v3. It perfect chord a duo gig. Two vocals, two instruments, and still space to hook up your phone. And all the same features as this smaller one. More actually, It also has Compression each channel.
@@GregintheBox Hi Greg - Great video!
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Your video is legend. It’s very helpful. Thank you
Thanks. I’m glad it helped