Comparing Mackie PROFX8v2 and Zoom LiveTrak L-12

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Consumer Score
In comparison:
Mackie PROFX8v2 ranks #33 out of 107. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Zoom LiveTrak L-12 ranks #29 out of 107. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.0
Great
Mackie PROFX8v2: Buy | Customer Reviews
Zoom LiveTrak L-12: Buy | Customer Reviews

Experts recommend Zoom LiveTrak L-12 more than Mackie PROFX8v2

As of 6 Jun 2023, experts prefer Zoom LiveTrak L-12 over Mackie PROFX8v2, but both Audio Mixers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Zoom LiveTrak L-12 received 3 recommendations: from Old Time Music (1 Jun 2023), BestReviews (1 Feb 2022) and Music Radar (20 Oct 2022). By contrast, Mackie PROFX8v2 received only 2 recommendations from Old Time Music (1 Jun 2023) and Podcast Insights (21 Sep 2021).

Rank Change Price Audio Mixer
Spy
BestCovery
Music Critic
Old Time Music
Hustlr
WireRealm
Podcast Insights
BestReviews
Music Radar
Vlog Tribe
2
- $650
Zoom LiveTrak L-12
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7
-
-
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1
7
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7
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Mackie PROFX8v2
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-
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1
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10
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 1 Jun 2023 Old Time Music ranked Mackie PROFX8v2 as #1 and Zoom LiveTrak L-12 as #7
    Rank Audio Mixer
    #1 out of 10 Mackie PROFX8v2
    ... ...
    #7 out of 10 Zoom LiveTrak L-12
    ... ...
  • On 21 Sep 2021 Podcast Insights ranked Mackie PROFX8v2 as #10
    Rank Audio Mixer Comment
    ... ... ...
    #10 out of 14 Mackie PROFX8v2
    Best Mixer For Multi-Person Podcasts
    ... ... ...
  • On 1 Feb 2022 BestReviews ranked Zoom LiveTrak L-12 as #1
    Rank Audio Mixer Comment
    #1 out of 5 Zoom LiveTrak L-12
    Best of the best
    ... ... ...
  • On 20 Oct 2022 Music Radar ranked Zoom LiveTrak L-12 as #7
    Rank Audio Mixer Comment
    ... ... ...
    #7 out of 12 Zoom LiveTrak L-12
    This capable mixer is ideal for rehearsal rooms
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 101 expert endorsements of the June rankings, Zoom LiveTrak L-12 outranks Mackie PROFX8v2. This is not to say that Mackie PROFX8v2 is a bad option. Like Zoom LiveTrak L-12, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Zoom LiveTrak L-12 outranks Mackie PROFX8v2 by 5 positions. This indicates that, as of 6 Jun 2023, Zoom LiveTrak L-12 is more critically acclaimed than Mackie PROFX8v2.
Rank Change Price Audio Mixer
Spy
BestCovery
Music Critic
Old Time Music
Hustlr
WireRealm
Podcast Insights
BestReviews
Music Radar
Vlog Tribe
1
- $268
Yamaha MG10XU
1
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8
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9
3
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2
2
- $650
Zoom LiveTrak L-12
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7
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1
7
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3
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Behringer Xenyx 502
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3
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2
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5
4
- $390
TC-Helicon GoXLR
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5
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1
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [3]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 3
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 3

Expert reviews [5]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 5
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 5
Mackie PROFX8v2: Buy | Customer Reviews
Zoom LiveTrak L-12: Buy | Customer Reviews
From Seller:
  • 4 low-noise Mackie Vita mic preamps add life to any input
  • ReadyFX effects engine with 16 effects including reverbs, delays, and choruses
  • 7-band graphic EQ for tuning mains or monitors. Operating Temperature: 0 ̊ – 40 ̊C
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From Seller:
  • 12 discrete channels (8 mono plus 2 stereo) with XLR or 1/4-inch connectivity
  • Frequency characteristics 44.1 kHz:-1.0 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz,96 kHz: -3.0 dB: 20 Hz - 40 kHz.14 -track Simultaneous recording, 12-track playback
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Mackie ProFX8v2 Review and USB Mix Minus tutorial
Review by Tommy Callaway
Very popular! 131K views!
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Mackie ProFX8v2 Mixer - 2 Year Review - Pros, Cons and Should you buy?
Popular! 21K views!
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Mackie ProFX8 v2 Review Great Affordable Mixer
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Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Digital Mixer and Multitrack Recorder Review
Review by Sweetwater
Very popular! 194K views!
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Zoom LiveTrak L-12 - 5 Reasons To Get One
Review by Matthew Stratton
Popular! 75K views!
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Zoom L-12 Review & Setup - Audio Interface and Recorder!
Review by Ray Ortega
Very popular! 189K views!
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0602003610608, 0663961045581
UPC Numbers: 602003610608, 663961045581
Model Numbers: PROFX8V2
EAN Numbers: 0884354018054, 4515260018062
UPC Numbers: 884354018054
Model Numbers: L-12
Mackie PROFX8v2: Buy | Customer Reviews
Zoom LiveTrak L-12: Buy | Customer Reviews
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Zoom LiveTrak L-12 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio mixers and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as PreSonus StudioLive AR16 or Allen & Heath ZED-12FX .

Zoom LiveTrak L-12 is $310 more expensive than an average audio mixer ($339.99).

Mackie PROFX8v2: Buy | Customer Reviews
Zoom LiveTrak L-12: Buy | Customer Reviews

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