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Mackie Mix12FX
Hi Everybody,
This is my first time writing a review for a product I've bought.
I've been on the lookout for a small mixer for some time. This Mackie mix12FX came on my radar and I devoured all the reviews I could find, which in general are very good. Although one of the cons of this product that kept returning was the apparant heating of the powersupply and the upper right corner of the device itself where the powersupply plug resides. Some reviews I assumed were exaggerating about the heating problem, saying the powersupply and upper right corner became extremely hot after some use. I took my chances and bought this device anyway about two months ago. Up till now I haven't had enough time to really test the mixer properly up till a few days ago. The mixer itself looks well constructed, the knobs feel solid and the sound is crisp. However, after an hour of use I noticed a noise. This was coming from the powersupply. When I touched it, it was as the reviews had confirmed. Glowing hot and buzzing away. I noticed that the upper right corner of the device was hot as well, but not too a point that you couldn't touch it. It made me pull the plug because I was afraid that the powersupply could damage the mixer. I'm now at a point that I don't think I'll be able to return it, because it took me too long to properly test it, which is my responsibility and I understand. But nevertheless I'm dissapointed that the reviews turned out to be correct about the heating problem. All this has nothing to do with Thomann, which are an excellent shop. Never had any problems with any orders. I just thought that I share this info with others. Sincerely, DD Franks
This is my first time writing a review for a product I've bought.
I've been on the lookout for a small mixer for some time. This Mackie mix12FX came on my radar and I devoured all the reviews I could find, which in general are very good. Although one of the cons of this product that kept returning was the apparant heating of the powersupply and the upper right corner of the device itself where the powersupply plug resides. Some reviews I assumed were exaggerating about the heating problem, saying the powersupply and upper right corner became extremely hot after some use. I took my chances and bought this device anyway about two months ago. Up till now I haven't had enough time to really test the mixer properly up till a few days ago. The mixer itself looks well constructed, the knobs feel solid and the sound is crisp. However, after an hour of use I noticed a noise. This was coming from the powersupply. When I touched it, it was as the reviews had confirmed. Glowing hot and buzzing away. I noticed that the upper right corner of the device was hot as well, but not too a point that you couldn't touch it. It made me pull the plug because I was afraid that the powersupply could damage the mixer. I'm now at a point that I don't think I'll be able to return it, because it took me too long to properly test it, which is my responsibility and I understand. But nevertheless I'm dissapointed that the reviews turned out to be correct about the heating problem. All this has nothing to do with Thomann, which are an excellent shop. Never had any problems with any orders. I just thought that I share this info with others. Sincerely, DD Franks
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Excellent small mixer, good FX, flimsy power supply
There are more expert sound engineers than me who've reviewed this mixer. I bought it with two powered speakers to use with a three-piece combo. I'm very happy with the price-performance ratio -- it made us sound fine. If you have more folks onstage you may want more channels and inputs. Twelve go very fast when everyone's playing and singing, and it's nice to have a slot free in case someone sits in. I knocked off two points for quality because the power source basically fell apart. I put it back together with duct tape, not an ideal solution, because the PS gets hot when it's plugged in for a few hours. I would still buy this mixer again.
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Parfait pour solo-duo !
Je branche mon violoncelle, ma mandoline et ma voix dessus, occasionnellement notre accordéoniste !
Rien à redire, facile à utiliser et assez légère !
Je la branche aussi sans souci sur mon ampli Roland AC33 pour les petites salles.
Rien à redire, facile à utiliser et assez légère !
Je la branche aussi sans souci sur mon ampli Roland AC33 pour les petites salles.
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Mackie Deal
Industry Standard Mackie 12x2 Mixer + FX walk home for less than £100!
Cons:
No power switch and it heats up!
Heats up, and no power switch!
Hums a bit, so not suitable for pro studios.
No ground, no lift.
Pros:
Mackie quality needless to say...
FXs
4 Mic balanced XLR inputs w 48 Phantom power
master fader
Excellent deal, just add a switched power extension and happy days.
Cons:
No power switch and it heats up!
Heats up, and no power switch!
Hums a bit, so not suitable for pro studios.
No ground, no lift.
Pros:
Mackie quality needless to say...
FXs
4 Mic balanced XLR inputs w 48 Phantom power
master fader
Excellent deal, just add a switched power extension and happy days.
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good flexible tool for the price
it's a basic compact mixer with FX, reliable and with fair performance.
it's worthy for the price
it's worthy for the price
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good solution for small acustic gigs
solid craftmanship, intuitive, clear sound, easy to use (do not forget pad -10 dB on line inputs, it makes whole a difference), excellent value
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Works perfectly, even when using all 12 channels.
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Mix12FX
for the price for four mics is ok, but i would prefer 2 less stereo but with eq, a proper aux functionality. Also the meter leds should be like the other mackies and instead of fader, a knob would be preferable.
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Good Mixer
I use it with a Bose L11. In rooms with up to 150 people. Small Compact Mixer. Effects Good. Generally all around good mixer. I can recommend it highly.
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