Experts recommend Zoom LiveTrak L-12 more than Mackie PROFX8v2
As of 9 Jul 2024, 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 2 recommendations: from BestReviews (1 Mar 2024) and Music Radar (29 Feb 2024). Mackie PROFX8v2 was also endorsed 2 times: by Podcast Insights (21 Sep 2021) and filmlifestyle.com. However, experts generally ranked Mackie PROFX8v2 lower than Zoom LiveTrak L-12 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | BestCovery  | BestReviews  | Vlog Tribe  | Podcast Insights  | Music Critic  | stilt.com  | American Songwriter  | Music Radar  | Futurism  | filmlifestyle.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | Check price |  Zoom LiveTrak L-12 The Zoom LiveTrak L-12 mixer is a versatile and portable device with 16 built-in effects presets, 12-track simultaneous recording, and a 14-in/4-out USB audio interface connectivity, making it a reliable and user-friendly recording device for musicians, podcasters, and content creators. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - |
| 18 | - | Check price |  Mackie PROFX8v2 The Mackie PROFX8v2 mixer is a versatile and portable mixer with high-quality effects, USB connectivity, and a variety of input options, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and live sound engineers. | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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... ... ... Source: www.podcastinsights.com - filmlifestyle.com ranked Mackie PROFX8v2 as #8
Rank Audio Mixer ... ... #8 out of 9 Mackie PROFX8v2 ... ... Source: filmlifestyle.com - On 1 Mar 2024 BestReviews ranked Zoom LiveTrak L-12 as #1
Rank Audio Mixer Comment #1 out of 5 Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Best of the best... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 29 Feb 2024 Music Radar ranked Zoom LiveTrak L-12 as #8
Rank Audio Mixer Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 10 Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Best For Rehearsals... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the July 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.
As can be seen below, Zoom LiveTrak L-12 outranks Mackie PROFX8v2 by 15 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Jul 2024, Zoom LiveTrak L-12 is more critically acclaimed than Mackie PROFX8v2.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | BestCovery | BestReviews | Vlog Tribe | Podcast Insights | Music Critic | stilt.com | American Songwriter | Music Radar | Futurism | filmlifestyle.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $268 |  Yamaha MG10XU The Yamaha MG10XU mixer is a versatile and reliable tool with 24 built-in effects presets, audio interface capabilities, and 10 input channels, making it suitable for a range of use cases. | - | - | 2 | 9 | 8 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| 2 | - | $399 |  TC-Helicon GoXLR The TC-Helicon GoXLR mixer is a versatile and user-friendly audio mixer that offers customizable effects and audio parameters, making it ideal for content creators, streamers, podcasters, and musicians who want to produce high-quality audio. | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price | Zoom LiveTrak L-12
The Zoom LiveTrak L-12 mixer is a versatile and portable device with 16 built-in effects presets, 12-track simultaneous recording, and a 14-in/4-out USB audio interface connectivity, making it a reliable and user-friendly recording device for musicians, podcasters, and content creators. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $2945 |  Behringer X32 The Behringer X32 mixer is a versatile and powerful 32-channel audio mixer with customizable effects, impressive recording capabilities, and a wide range of inputs and outputs suitable for musicians, sound engineers, and recording studios. | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
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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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