Experts recommend Zoom LiveTrak L-12 more than Mackie PROFX8v2
As of 15 Jan 2025, 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 Music Critic (16 Feb 2024) and BestReviews (1 Mar 2024). Mackie PROFX8v2 was also endorsed 2 times: by filmlifestyle.com and Podcast Insights (21 Sep 2021). 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 | filmlifestyle.com  | Futurism  | Vlog Tribe  | Podcast Insights  | Music Critic  | Music Radar  | BestReviews  | BestCovery  | obsbot.com  | GamesRadar+  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | $649 |  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. | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 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. | 8 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- filmlifestyle.com ranked Mackie PROFX8v2 as #8
Rank Audio Mixer ... ... #8 out of 9 Mackie PROFX8v2 ... ... Source: filmlifestyle.com - 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 - On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Zoom LiveTrak L-12 as #7
Rank Audio Mixer ... ... #7 out of 7 Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Source: musiccritic.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
After counting and adding up the 90 expert endorsements of the January 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 13 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Zoom LiveTrak L-12 is more critically acclaimed than Mackie PROFX8v2.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | filmlifestyle.com | Futurism
| Vlog Tribe | Podcast Insights | Music Critic | Music Radar | BestReviews | BestCovery | obsbot.com | GamesRadar+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 5 | - | 2 | 9 | 4 | - | - | - | 10 | - |
| 2 | - | $2000 |  SSL Big SiX | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - |
| 3 | - | $120 |  Roland Go:Mixer Pro X | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $300 |  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. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
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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
| Highest score by gearspace.com | 78 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by gearspace.com | 78 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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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