Comparing Mackie PROFX8v2 and Zoom LiveTrak L-12
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 | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - |
| 7 | - | Check price |  Mackie PROFX8v2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - |
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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 ... ... Source: oldtimemusic.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 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... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - 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... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
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.
Mackie PROFX8v2 
Zoom LiveTrak L-12 
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | Spy | BestCovery | Music Critic | Old Time Music | Hustlr | WireRealm | Podcast Insights | BestReviews | Music Radar | Vlog Tribe |
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| 1 | - | $268 |  Yamaha MG10XU | 1 | - | 8 | - | - | - | 9 | 3 |
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| 2 | - | $650 | Zoom LiveTrak L-12 | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Behringer Xenyx 502 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 4 | - | $390 |  TC-Helicon GoXLR | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [3]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 5
- 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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- 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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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).
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