Mix5

Let me tell you about this Mixer. If you're looking for a device that will mix together 3 devices for monitoring or output, without any audio noise, this is the device you want. The price point is a little high for some, but you get what you pay for, especially if you want an introductory sound mixer. It has all the useful features you'd need to mix your audio together for monitoring or output, and requires hardly any tuning once you set it up right. Since it is a 5-Channel mixer, you basically only can plug in 3 devices total (and can cheat in 2 audio devices with the Tape setting with no sound control). Device one is set up to be your Mic (XLR) / Line in (1/4 or 6.35mm), Device 2 (2/3) is Left Mono (1/4 or 6.35mm) & Right Mono (1/4 or 6.35mm), and Device 3 (4/5) which are the same as Device 2. You have your Main Out which would mix the 3 Device above to a L and R Mono to (1/4 or 6.35mm), Then you have Phones (Headphones) which you can use to Monitor in Stereo with a (1/4 or 6.35mm). Of course there's also the Tape Setting which you can mix out or listen too with White and Red RCA and you can slot in 2 tape devices, but the mixer has no control over the audio volume or levels, and you can press a button to output to Phones or Main Out. The drawback to this devicve is that it controls both L and R audio at the same time on the device you slot into, if your trying to control the audio levels seperately you'd have to slot into a different device slot, but after that everything works perfectly out of the box, once you adjust the settings to how you like it. This compact mixer doesn't have a power switch, but for anyone thinking about unplugging it when not in use, you really don't have too, the device doesn't get too warm, and unplugging a device like this that doesn't have a power switch can actually lead to damage over time if you keep power cycling it that way. I bought this for streaming to mix down my Computer Audio and my TV audio into one device for my headphones and its worked like a charm. If you're looking to do the same you'll have to buy a few adapters and extra cables, but its well worth it. This was the third mixer I tried and a lot of the cheaper mixers I found on Amazon had weird audio hum/distortions that you couldn't remove even by adjusting the settings. This device worked out of the box with no distortions or audio interfearence. I highly recommend this device if you're looking for an easy to set up entry mixer.

Fantastic. I use this for hosting Trivia and Music Bingo 4 nights a week. Never had a problem.

We run a monitor Aux out from our house mixer to this, and use this to power closed back headphones for singers recording into a condenser mic. Three reasons why I bought, and Love this little mixer. First is the build and performance quality. "Mackie" says it all in regards to that. Second, it's priced the same low price as any other lil mixer, but you know you're getting a better product... and Third, which may be a deal breaker for some, but made the deal for me, for my application; it does not have 48V Phantom power. Beings I'm running from an Aux Out on my expensive Digital mixer to the XLR input on this little mixer, I don't want anyone accidently sending 48V back to the Digital mixer. Not that it would hurt anything, but why risk it? So, for me, NOT having phantom power is a huge bonus for me.

The Mix5 is just what I needed for my desktop setup, where I have two computers and a digital piano that I sometimes want to play through the same headphones or speakers. I'm not using it for recording (I have a fancy multitrack audio interface for that). I'm actually using it to mix three stereo sources. I'm surprised that Mackie doesn't claim 7 channels, but maybe having a pair of "tape inputs" that don't contribute to the channel count is standard. As long as you keep the "TO MAIN" button engaged and the "TO PHONES" button disengaged, it just mixes the tape inputs into the main mix (including to the headphones). There is no volume control for those inputs though, so you have to set the level at the source. The "TO MAIN" button should have been labeled "TO MIX", and in fact is is labeled "TAPE TO MIX" in the block diagram in the downloadable manual. The "TO PHONES" button, on the other hand, causes ONLY the tape inputs to be routed to the headphones; the rest of the mix gets disconnected (and the tape input signal gets much louder). Speaking of the manual, there is a much more complete manual online. The box only includes a printed "quick start guide". If you really want to understand the capabilities of this mixer, look at the downloadable manual. A lot of people probably want to know if this is worth the small amount of extra money compared with the Behringer XENYX502 , which has almost identical features. I don't have that one, but based on reviews and specs I've found online, I think there are a couple of minor differences: * The Mackie's main outs are balanced TRS. As far as I can tell, the Behringer's are unbalanced. It's hard to be sure, because there are known errors in the Behringer's manual and specs. * One review of the Behringer said it didn't have rubber feet, and so it would slide around on their desk. I'm happy to report that the Mackie has some nice, solid-feeling rubber feet. Of course, you can get cheap stick-on feet, but I've found that those generally don't stay on very well. One thing that seems to be the same on both mixers is that the phantom power is non-switchable and is only 15V. Apparently this works reasonably well with a lot of condenser mics, although of course you don't get the same levels and dynamic range. I plugged in a Behringer C-2, basically the world's cheapest phantom powered mic, and I can confirm that it does indeed detect sound. I can't make any promises about any other microphone. This doesn't really affect me, since I have no plans to use my nicer microphones with this mixer's preamp, and in fact I may never plug a microphone into it again. But I'm disappointed in both Mackie and Behringer for not making this clear in the product descriptions. That's the main reason I've deducted a star.

This is small and inexpensive. I use it to connect an electric piano, XLR mic and iPad audio for small performances. It provides 48V phantom power to the mic and lets me control all the input volumes separately. I also control the headphone volume separately from the speaker volume. It has a limitation that all mixers seem to have. If you turn down the main output, you can't use the headphones. I wish the volume control for the headphones could be entirely independent of the volume of the main output.

For nearly a decade, I've been wanting to simultaneously record my voice and game audio at the same time, but only ever ran into technical issues. I could only choose one input source at a time. So, I stopped, after a while. I was suggested to get an audio mixer. At first, I was questioned on it, so I looked into it and found this product. I researched other options, but this one was simple, quick, and didn't have a lot of bells and whistles that I don't need. I tested it out only to have forgotten to get a cable (TRS types). Once I got it, I did some extensive testing and it does exactly what I've been wanting. Not only does it merge the stereo inputs, through combining them via simple addition, it also allows for splitting. This allows me to record my voice on the left channel and have the game's audio on the right channel where a simple adjustment of the panning on the user's end allows them to choose which they prefer to hear most. I also got a new Shure brand microphone using XLR inputs and this mixer works with that very well. There is only one down side though, a minor one. There is no way to turn it on or off without unplugging it... or, my setup that's easier, a power strip that has buttons for each outlet where I just press a switch to turn it off and on as needed. This helps save a good amount of power. It seems to only draw 4 watts of power though, but carry that out over an entire month and that's about 3 kWh. It's not much, but it adds up. Also, there seems to be a roughly 220-250 millisecond delay with the output so do keep that aspect in mind. I don't know exactly if it's this mixer or if it's PCSX2 itself. I would need more testing to confirm for sure.

Good mixer

This is DOA. Doesn't accept or pass signal. I'll try a replacement but apparently Mackie doesn't have any QC at all pushing this out the door without CHECKING TO SEE IF IT WORKS. It's a shame too, I have Mackie gear that works great but I now know they can't be trusted. *** Recap: Amazon replaced it overnight. This one works ok but there are a few things to know before you buy. It does not like TRS cable, stick to TS and you should be ok. Signal pass is more or less straight through if you max the volume of the channel and the mains and control your levels at the source, otherwise you'll hear a significantly compromised tonality at the output. Kinda strange but it seems to work best with that approach. I don't think the pres are the same as the ones in my Mackie 12FX model, not even close to pro recording grade. Simple machine for a simple job, I'd give it a 7 out of 10. The next step up is the baby SSL.

Excellent mini mixer

Muy buena mixer y excelentes materiales.

Used this in combination with the topping L30 II amp and beyerdynamic dt 770 pros. The build quality is so fantastic that it feels like I'm scamming them of their money at this price point. I originally bought it to be able to hear audio from my phone and digital piano at the same time, but I was pleasantly surprised with the increase in clarity and spaciousness just from adding this to my setup. At this price point, I don't think it's possible to beat. Highly recommend

Purchased this a while ago and have been using it quite often for everyday and streaming. I have not had any issues at all with this. Does all of the basics that you need. Would recommend this over a phantom power supply as you get more control over your mic

Excelente, la uso para mezclar la salida de monitor general de la banda con la salida a monitor de guitarra eléctrica