3 Best External Audio Mixers For DJs (and why you need one)

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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[stephenwm]

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!

[duncanmacleod]

Kind of a different use for it but people that do VHS transfers sometimes need those RCA connections because because there audio will be way too loud to the point of clipping so they well have to turn it down with a mixer before it’s digitized or it will be really low to where it is into the noise floor. Gain and 3 band EQ can help with that. Then software helps after that.

[TheDJJimmyJam]

Your videos are really good and answered a lot of my questions and gave me clarity and comfort with my Mackie Pro fx6 V3

[AfghanDJVibes]

Wow! Jordan my brother, I am blown away by every review that you have on YouTube, 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.

[maisghooti]

Thanks. I appreciate your knowledge. Please share more contents for DJs

[certainlyjoel]

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

[DJMaSoySauce]

Thank you very much for the very detailed and thorough explanation. This video was extremely helpful!

[russkh]

As usual, best advice love this channel ❤

[CurtisrealPHL]

How about a video on how to properly use subwoofers with the yamaha mg10xu or using the auxiliary input 🤔

[blackistheword]

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.

[shari_]

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 )🤷‍♂

[konpadelic]

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

[kendals]

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!

[djkb]

Nice vid, 👍🏾 what do you think about the rcf10xr mixer

[josiahhannan]

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.

[DJHYDEHEART]

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.

[PuTeFabiO]

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?

[cricketniravparmar]

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 guidance on audio mixer

[silvernav]

Is there any kind of way using that same exact Newmark mixer using any type of interface would allow me to connect a turntable and play through this 4 channel Newmark NS4FX mixer

[zfkvyeh]

ProFX: No EQ on channels 3/4 and 5/6. Makes it pointless. What if I want global EQ control?