Sound Test of the Mackie ProFX12v3 12-Channel Pro Effects Mixer with USB

Covering all the Features & Benefits of the Mackie ProFXv3 Series, 12-Channel Professional Effects Mixer with USB, Onyx Mic Preamps and GigFX effects engine - Unpowered (ProFX12v3)
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ProFXv3 Professional Effects Mixers with USB
Designed for maximum versatility making it perfect for live sound, home recording, content creation, and live streaming.

Mackie ProFXv3 Series mixers are the ultimate affordable solution for live, home recording, and content creators. Everything you love about the series has been dialed up to 11. Best-in-class sound quality, versatility, and reliability that will have you hugging your mixer on a regular basis.

Now with Onyx mic preamps that offer 60db of headroom, 24 built-in FX, and more. Record your tracks in 24-Bit/192kHz quality with 2x4 USB I/O and zero-latency hardware monitoring. Both Pro Tools® | First and Waveform™ OEM recording software/plug-in packages are included.

Legendary performance for stage, studio, and beyond – ProFXv3 Series Mixers are available in 6, 10, 12, 22, and 30 channel models.

Renowned Onyx Mic Preamps
- Equipped with 7 Onyx Mic Pres offering up to 60db of gain and ultra-low noise performance
- Perfect for microphones popular with content creators that require high-gain preamps

High-Resolution GigFX™ Effects Engine
- With 24 different FX options, from reverbs to delays, adding some drama to your sound is easy

24-Bit/192kHz 2x4 USB Recording Interface
- Lay down your tracks in incredible 24-Bit / 192kHz quality for the cleanest recordings possible
- 2x4 USB I/O allows you to create two custom mixes on your computer to send back into the mixer, great for situations when you need to monitor specific tracks during playback in addition to the full mix

Effortless Latency-Free Monitoring
- With a single knob, you can blend between monitoring your computers output and a direct feed from the mixer
- Great for recording overdubs alongside a pre-recorded track

The Essential Mixing Tools You Need
- 3-band EQ on all channels
- Channels 5-10 feature mic inputs and stereo line inputs for maximum versatility
- Hi-Z switches allow direct connection of guitars, basses, and other instruments
- 100Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power on all mic channels
- Stereo 1/8" input on channel 11/12
- Aux/Monitor output with dedicated per-channel send control
- Stereo Subgroup output bus with per-channel assignment
- Headphone output with separate level and blend control
- Insert jack on channels 1 - 4
- Pre-Fader solo on all channels
- Footswitch input for FX Mute

Single-Knob Compression
- Keep your input levels in check and get maximum channel headroom with quick turn of a knob
- Great for giving vocals the finishing touch in live, recording and even streaming applications

Record and Produce Like a Pro
- Pro Tools® | First and Waveform™ OEM professional software and plugin packages included
- The Musician Collection for ProTools | First includes 23 plugins like BBD -Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor (requires a free subscription to Pro Tools | First)
- The DAW Essentials Collection™ for Waveform™ OEM includes 16 powerful plugins like Equaliser, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter

* Requires new free subscription to ProTools | First

Signature Rugged Design
- Legendary Mackie "Built-Like-A-Tank" design
- Solid steel chassis protects your investment
- Tough ABS side protection

Specifications

Total Inputs: 12
Mono Mic/Line Inputs: 4
Mic/Stereo Line: 3
Stereo Line: 4
Mic Preamp: 7
Channel EQ: 3-Band Fixed
Channel Inserts: 4
Outputs
Aux Sends: 2
Main Outputs: XLR and 1/4"
Main Meters: 2 x 12
Level Controls: 60mm Faders
Internal FX: Stereo 24 Presets
Compressors: 4
Power Supply: Internal Universal 100-240 VAC
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 3.9" x 13.0" x 14.8" (99mm x 330mm x 376mm)
Weight: 7.9 lb / 3.6 kg
Warranty: Comes with 1-year manufacturer warranty

Accessories: Protective Dust Cover (sold separately)
Protective Bag (sold separately)
Rackmount Kit (sold separately)

[vermonthillsumc]

You have NO idea how helpful this was. To a newbie ... this was a master class. Thank you.

[stevef]

Great walkthrough, EXCEPT for your definition of the SOLO function on each channel! Selecting "PFL Solo" on a channel allows you (i.e. the person running the mixer) to hear just that channel (or channels if you solo more than one) through the headphones and/or the control room outputs. It does NOT solo a channel in the MAIN output mix. It's primarily a tool for the sound engineer to listen to and adjust individual channels without having to turn everything else down. For example, if a band is playing and you want to adjust the EQ on the lead singer's mic, you can put on headphones, solo that channel, and then listen to them without the rest of the mix and make your adjustments without having to adjust the levels of any other channels. It's a very helpful tool, but definitely not used for muting all the other channels in the main output. I just wanted to clarify in case that was confusing for anyone. Thanks!

[williamdale]

I have this mixer i have no idea how to work it but at least i have it in case

[nickbattistella]

I just received this from Sweetwater, i'm afraid its a bit over my head, feeling quite intimidated actually. I went from an 8 channel mackie to this, and the only reason was because theres not a lot to choose from with the supply chain woes..

[SpankyMoskowitz]

How can I hear the post fader mix on my headset? I can control sound levels with the faders, but can't hear this mix in y headphones. It all comes in PFL to headphones but outputs the right mix, I just can't hear it.

[RachelGrace]

Hi! I'm a Twitch partner streamer and have been loving this mixer for live-streaming. I just upgraded from the ProFx10v3 to this one, the ProFx12v3. Only major issue I have that I can't seem to figure out - which btw was not an issue on the 10v3 - is how to get my desktop audio into my headphones without the rest of my audio suddenly sounding whack.
When I press the "to phones/control rm" button my desktop audio instantly comes in but it also affects all my other open audio channels, making them sound louder. I'm a violinist, so I run my violin with my DPA mic through channel 1, have some nice reverb (from the mixer) on it. As soon as I click that "to phones.." etc button, it adds raw dry audio to it - not on my live stream, but in my headphones and even the blend switch or anything else I tried can fix it. I'm trying to find a way to have my great violin audio but also get the desktop audio in my headphones.

Hopefully I explained it well enough:) Thanks for your time!

[bretthutchison]

Great stuff. I've ordered mine and can't wait to mess with it

[dixiefallas]

Just bought the 16 channel V3 it’s great I use it in a live band!

[Godzillah]

Can I use 266xs Compressor with this or it doesn’t needed for vocals. Would I be able to feed the signals back into the mixer.

[violadrums]

how many channels can you record in to a DAW at the same time ? thanks

[alwin]

If you buy this for live band use you better buy an eq, or else it will be feedback city. Especially on monitors.

[blessenpaul]

Can we connect to Ableton and do music recording and arrangements?

Will you be able to show how's that's done. Please ..I want to order this ...but I wanna know how it works with recording electric guitar and vocal recording

[jayvee]

My main meters don't seem to respond as well as yours. Any ideas?

[mastersoundlive]

I’ve asked on another video but saw this.
Thanks for the video. I’ve had the Pro FX12 for years and just got the Pro FX22v3. What I didn’t realize was that there’s no graphic equalizer sliders on the v3. I’m used to that on the old version and wondering if there’s no need or if I should tie in an equalizer. Old school here and like to really tune my live sound. Thanks!

[bartstroobants]

@expertisland @MaranoArauz Great video, tnx. I didn't buy it already but I plan to. A question; how do you exactlly use an inear-monitor with mixing a few other inputchannels? And is it then possible to use a groundmonitor extra with also possibility to make a seperate mix? Tnx

[danloyol]

Excellent explanations of each control & function and also great review!

Thank you!

[YOGIMUSIC]

I am confuse between Yamaha MG12XU vs Mackie ProFX12v3, which one should I choose ?

[joefloresguitarra]

it is possible to record multitracks only with this console

[MarianoArauz]

you are a master, honestly the best explanation of all youtube video I've seem, and I've seem all... thanks for the time.

[MsTrisBeats]

Great explanation ...pointed out some things I did not think about.