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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.
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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.
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • filmlifestyle.com ranked Mackie PROFX8v2 as #8
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    #8 out of 9 Mackie PROFX8v2
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  • On 21 Sep 2021 Podcast Insights ranked Mackie PROFX8v2 as #10
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    #10 out of 14 Mackie PROFX8v2
    Best Mixer For Multi-Person Podcasts
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  • On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Zoom LiveTrak L-12 as #7
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    #7 out of 7 Zoom LiveTrak L-12
  • On 1 Mar 2024 BestReviews ranked Zoom LiveTrak L-12 as #1
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    #1 out of 5 Zoom LiveTrak L-12
    Best of the best
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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.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
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.
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- $2000
SSL Big SiX
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Roland Go:Mixer Pro X
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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.
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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 [6]

78
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:

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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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