Yamaha MG12XU vs Mackie ProFX12v3 Audio Mixer | Comparison & Review

Great video. Thanks.

This channel is great! I have one MG10XU since 2020 and now I'm looking for other devices. Now I think I would appreciate something small on my desk. I'm on the fence of an audio interface with 2 or 4 channels, and also wanting to know the pros and cons of digital mixers, compact recorders with 32 bit, etc.

Sometimes we want a bit of everything, portability, durability, and be ready for different things... small gigs with friends, some serious recording, some streaming, etc.

Here's one from the wishlist - Would love to see your review of Tascam 12 :)

Used the ProFX V3 for a couple years and loved it, but I just switched to the newer Onyx 12. That is an incredible mixer

I have a version of both mixers (16v3 in Mackie, MG12XU in the Yamaha). I agree that practically speaking, having that extra XLR input on the Mackie is big. On the other hand, the Yamaha has such a superior FX engine to the Mackie. I've rarely found myself using the FX on the Mackie, but use them all the time on the Yamaha. Much appreciated, thanks for the great video!

Great video and content. I just purchased the Mackie ProFX12v3 Plus last week. I came across several of your videos before making my decision. The primary use for the mixer will be for DJ purposes at live events. I wanted a mixer for running my subs and mains with independent fader control and the option for several microphones if needed. I plan to also use the mixer at home for song remix projects and perhaps live streaming. I love the mixer so far and the "v3 Plus" model does have parameter settings for Fx. I understood your disclaimer about the Mackie Plus model in your video, I'm just confirming the new version answers the call. Question: Can a line source be connected via XLR (non Hi-Z), where it's labeled as Mic Input? (let's say ch. 3).
If I wanted stereo, I could use chan 3/4 and pan L and R, correct? I know the stereo channels are there too, just trying to decide if I need new cable configurations or adapters.

Again, great video and thanks for making this!

Hi, What about a solo button ?

hey! i just got the yamaha mg10xu for my rode mics and your videos have been beyond helpful for me. i'm wondering, is there a way i can use my apple wired headphones to monitor the sound as i record? i use audacity, and even when i chose "external headphones" for my playback device i still can't hear anything as i record. you are the best person i could think of to ask this question. thank you so much for reading this, keep up the amazing content!♡

Hi, in using the Mackie 12 I have noticed the gain controls do nothing when using stereo inputs on 5&6, 7&8, and 9&l10. Is this by design or is, my mixer malfunctioning?😊

Great comparison. I really need to see your review of the Mackie ProFX12v3 PLUS before I make my purchase decision!

wow! always very informative.
if the budget allows, buy both!

I really like the bright on/off switches on the Yamaha which can be clearly seen from a distance in almost all lighting conditions. I do however love that the Mackie has 2 channels with hiZ inputs. What the hell were Mackie thinking by not making the monitor/aux swtchable pre/post???? How are you supposed to create a true foldback mix without switching the aux to pre fader? You did a great job with this comparison. As someone who hasn't got the eyes of a kestrel, the Yamaha is much better when it comes to ease of use in a live situation, particularly with bad lighting and seeing those on/off switches. On the other hand, with the exception of the lack of a pre fader aux send, the Mackie offers more out of the box, especially that extra XLR input and 2 hi Z inputs
, not to mention 3 band EQ on every channel. I'd love to see a comparison with the equivalent Allen and Heath and Soundcraft mixers.

i know the Yamaha has unbalanced line inputs, but it looks like the Mackie say "Balanced/Unbalanced" there. Are these really balanced inputs? That would be another difference that could be important to some people.

makie is best.. yamahaha is ok but suffers from the shit power brick problems.. bought a yamaha mg10xuf on ebay without power adapter for 70£ and they are asking for 45£ for a replacement wtf??? and when you search yamaha pa-10 power supply ..u get product recall warning.. power supply fire hazard! bought makie profx8 first version and it still works after all these years just plug and play!

Great job. Thanks for your time making these videos. They are a great reference and my primary source for info on live sound. I'm waiting for delivery of the 12v3+ which I know has more effects features but could you share your preference for cabling an external effects processor (i.e. use of insert vs effects send)? I didn't see anything in your library but maybe I missed it. Thanks again.

Hallo,
Ich möchen ein Mischpult für klein Musikstudio zuhause
Weche ist gut für effect yamaha mg xu10 oder 12 danke

I love this video and the attention to detail

Vote : Mackie !!#

Thank you for the excellent video. I like the direct input for guitar/bass on the Mackie channel 1 and 2 and

Very informative and helpful. Thank You!!

Do you have any hands on comparison with an Allen and Heath mixer?

Great info! I will say that I have used both, but prefer the Yamaha for doing Karaoke Shows!

Can I Connect a microphone in the stereo channel of the mackie ?

For the same price just go Mackie Onyx series

Love your channel Men you always give best advice on my equipment choice

I truly appreciate your insight...im going to buy the MG12XU...but, I wanted to know if you can plug in guitars with no problem?

Appreciate the detailed comparison. Also I now know what one the "PRE" switch does. Was trying to figure that out. Great job, great video. Highly recommend to others!

It's true that the Yamaha MG12 series has superior preamps than the Yamaha MG10 series? In that case, that means that the preamps on the 12 series provide cleaner gain or more dBs than the 10 series? and is that difference noticiable and makes worhth the price difference between them?
Thanks very much for making the videos so detailed, easy to understand and technically accurate.

Nice video, let me ask you please. Is there a way to add two or more different effects in a channel? For the Mackie.

Please continue with the in depth review! Thanks

I would love your thoughts on the quality of the EQ – I have the Yamaha and a very old Mackie CR 1604, the Yamaha EQ is beautiful and musical, and the Mackie is brittle and only good for filtering, I was wondering if the mackie EQ has improved.

Very nice comparison. thank you.

Hello. Wich is better? Onyx 12 or profx12v3+? Thanks.

An excellent and really helpful video. Cheers!

What about the audio sound quality of the faders, and the overall noise floor of each mixer? Are both of these mixers very quiet, and they don't introduce any artifacts like pops and clicks on the channel strips?

Been using my Yamaha since 2015 and never failed me once..only wish yamaha will make a similar budget 12ch mixer but with a parametric eq for mitigating feedback on FOH or my stage monitors..a lot of mobile Dj’s don’t know how to ring stage monitors or ring the FOH for live events..a lot of times when i attend other wedding parties and have multiple mics for PA, they keep on having horrendous feedback either on their boomy sub-bass or mid highs around 8k frequencies..

Mackie has alot of issues…. especially when trying to use bluetooth… sometimes things just dont work… never experienced this with Yamaha.

I need a new small mixer, but I REALLY would like a bluetooth channel for playing break music from my phone

Great review! Nice review format too! I will say I would pick the Macke myself for the hi-z and the Yamaha for the fx knob. Still torn.

The aux mon on the Mackie is pre-fader