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2018-01-17T11:05:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Great features, but could benefit from "less is more" redesign. Cheesy Effects.

I've been a longtime Mackie user. We've used an 808M and SRM450's live for years. Great stuff for the price. Since we have gone from Passive to Active speakers, we no longer needed a powered mixer, and I wanted built in effects with channel compression for vocals. This fit the bill, however, I feel that Mackie tried to cram too much into a small board. Pros: Great faders. Channel Mutes. Compression. Sweepable Mids. Very clean and clear sound. I really like the simplicity of the 12 channel version (ProFX12), and I would have bought that if it included channel compression. Unfortunately, the Channel Compression (on channels 4-8) and sweepable Midrange controls are only available on the ProFX16 or higher. The sweepable mid is very nice to have. I'm still not sure if the Compression does much...or perhaps it is working exactly as it should (not being overly obtrusive). Cons: Unnecessary Sub groups. Cheesy Effects. I'm not sure why the Mackie Engineers decided that a 16 channel board needed 4 mixing buses. I like simple, especially live. Sure, with a front of house 32 channel board and a dedicated installation, more buses is great. On a small portable board, it is just unnecessarily complicated. I wish it had just the main and monitor mix; that's it. I think the majority of people buying this board will never use the sub groups so this seems like an un-necessary add for Mackie. Now the biggest flaw I see with the board. The built in effects engine. Umm..I'm not sure what went wrong, but almost all of the effects are unusable. They are WAY too present in the mix and you have no control over things like time and decay on reverb. All you can control is the blend between the processed and unprocessed signal (ie...turn the FX dial to 6 o'clock is 50% pre-effect 50% post-effect). The problem here is that even the most basic reverb is simply too much for most music. The older mackies would let you dial in the reverb. This does not. There is also a very annoying 2 second pause when switching between the pre-set effects. So, overall I'm happy with my purchase. Adorama was great! The board is very nice for the money, the pre-amps are very clean and there is tons of headroom, so I really do not have to worry about clipping. The board has features I will never use, and the effects are a bigtime fail, but for the money I doubt there is a better board out there.

Michael S.

2017-05-30T12:29:32

Rated 4 out of 5

Superior Budget Mixer

This board replaced a MACKIE CR1604-VLZ down in the youth room of our church. We have a small stage setup down there for some contemporary worship music. The old board was on it's 2nd go around with needing repair so I hopped online and looked for a replacement that would be in the same ballpark ad the repair would have been. Found and purchased this one on sale assuming since the brands were the same, then this would just be an upgrade. I now realize that the Mackie 1604VLZ4 would have been the proper upgrade for the form factor we were looking for. Well that board is like $ so this one would have won anyway. The ProFX16v2 is a solid board in its own right. For the price, we had to sacrifice and settle for two less monitor outputs, and tiny faders, but the USB interface and familiar Mackie layout are a solid plus. It's the same width as the old board, so it fits in the same rolling rack we have for it but you will need to purchase the matching mounting brackets. Last thought, if we had matched exactly the old board, then we would have been paying ($) which is already very close to going with the X32/X32 Compact. Solid board for around ($)

RONALD S.

2017-04-25T14:41:14

Rated 4 out of 5

Recommended

Amazing device provide more choices of vocal feedback!

cao-phan v.

2017-04-20T14:52:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value for tons of inputs

Adorama had this mixer on sale for <$, which was a steal for 10 XLR inputs (plus a few line ins). This is a great mixer for semi-large live setups, with all the features you need and not too many confusing extras.

Vivek V.

Mackie ProFX16v2 Specifications

  • Mic in to FX send, max gain

    -128 dBu

  • Mic in to insert send out, max gain

    -125 dBu
    -128 dBu

  • Residual Output Noise

    All outputs, master levels off, all channel levels off: -95 dBu
    All outputs, master levels unity, one channel level unity: -85 dBu, -80 dBu

  • Frequency Response

    Mic input to any output (gain at unity, +0 dB / -1 dB):
    20 Hz to 40 kHz
    20 Hz to 30 kHz

  • Distortion (THD+N)

    Mic in to Main out (+4 dBu output)
    <0.01%
    <0.03%

  • Attenuation and Crosstalk

    Adjacent Inputs at 1kHz: -80 dB
    -90 dB
    Inputs to Outputs at 1 kHz: -80 dB
    Fader Off at 1 kHz: -80 dB
    -75 dB
    Mute Switch / Break Switch Mute at 1 kHz:-90 dB, -100 dB

  • CMRR: Mic In to Main Out, max gain, 1kHz

    70 dB

  • Maximum Levels: All inputs

    +22 dBu

  • Maximum Levels: Main Out

    +22 dBu

  • Maximum Levels: Main Out XLR

    +28 dBu

  • Maximum Levels: All other outputs

    +22 dBu

  • Impedances: Mic In

    3.3 kOhms
    3.8kOhms

  • Impedances: Channel Insert Return

    10kOhms

  • Impedances: All other inputs

    >=20kOhms

  • Impedances: Tape output

    1kOhms

  • Impedances: Phones output

    25Ohms

  • Impedances: All other outputs

    120Ohms Unbalanced
    240Ohms Balanced

  • Equalization

    Mono Channels:
    Low: +/-15 dB at 80Hz
    Mid: +/-15 dB, 100 Hz - 8 kHz
    High: +/-15 dB at 12 kHz
    Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave at 100 Hz

    Stereo Channels:
    Low: +/-15 dB at 80 Hz
    Mid: +/-15 dB at 2.5 kHz
    High: +/-15 dB at 12 kHz

  • Maximum Voltage Gain (EQ Flat) 1

    Mic input Channel to:
    Insert Output: 50 dB
    Tape Output: 60dB
    USB Output: 50 dB, 60 dB
    1/4" Main Output: 70 dB
    XLR Main Output: 76 dB
    Monitor Send: 76 dB, 81 dB, 75 dB
    FX Send: 90 dB

    Mono Line Input Channel to:
    Insert Output: 30 dB
    Tape Output: 40 dB
    USB Output: 30 dB, 40 dB
    XLR Main Output: 56 dB
    Monitor Send: 56 dB, 61 dB
    FX Send: 55dB, 70dB

  • Maximum Voltage Gain (EQ Flat) 2

    Stereo Line Input Channel to:
    Tape Output: 30 dB
    USB Output: 30 dB
    XLR Main Output: 46 dB
    Monitor Send: 46 dB, 51 dB
    FX Send: 45dB, 60dB, 55dB

    Tape Input to:
    Main Output: 30 dB
    XLR Main Output: 36 dB

    USB Input to:
    Main Output: 30 dB
    XLR Main Output: 36dB

    Stereo Return to:
    Main Output: 30 dB XLR Main Output: 26 dB

  • Digital Effects: Digital Effects: I/O

    Mono input / Stereo output

  • Number of Presets

    16

  • Main L/R Mix

    Two columns of 12 segments each: OL (+20 dBu), +15, +10, +6, +3, 0 (0 dBu), -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30
    Channel OL LED Measured post-EQ, pre-fader: 18 dBu

  • Graphic EQ

    Frequency Centers [5-Band]: 80, 250, 800, 2.5k, 8k
    Frequency Centers [7-Band]: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k
    Gain: +/-15 dB

  • USB

    Format: USB 1.1
    I/O: Stereo Input / Stereo Output
    A/D/A: 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz

  • Phantom Power

    48 VDC to all Mic channels simultaneously

  • Power Consumption

    40W

  • Universal AC Power Supply

    100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz

  • Class I Hard-Wired Wall Wart

    12VDC at 1.5A

  • Operating Temperature

    0 to 40deg. C / 32 to 104deg. F

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    3.8 x 25.1 x 16" / 9.65 x 63.75 x 40.64cm

  • Weight

    13.0lbs / 5.90kg

  • UPC Code

    663961045680

About Mackie ProFX16v2

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great value for tons of inputs

By Vivek V.

Adorama had this mixer on sale for <$, which was a steal for 10 XLR inputs (plus a few line ins). This is a great mixer for semi-large live setups, with all the features you need and not too many confusing extras.

Mackie ProFXv2 Series mixers provide a comprehensive live sound solution, with models from 4- to 30-channels, covering a huge range of applications. Delivering unmatched sound quality, ProFXv2 features all-new Mackie Vita preamps, which are virtually noiseless and designed specifically for the highly-dynamic world of live sound. ProFXv2 also includes the immensely powerful new ReadyFX effect engine, harnessing floating-point DSP to deliver 16 rich effects that elevate any performance.

The ProFXv2 no-compromise live sound toolkit includes a room-shaping GEQ, flexible I/O and a built-in USB interface for hassle-free recording/playback. With a rugged steel chassis and unmatched sonic performance, ProFXv2 is truly the life of your live mix.

Applications
Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, studio and field recording, video post-production, multimedia applications, broadcast and many, many more.

Unmatched Sound Quality
• Extremely low-noise Mackie Vita mic preamps designed to add life to any input
• All-new ReadyFX effects engine with 16 great-sounding effects like reverbs, delays and choruses
• Single-knob channel compression for smooth, even dynamic control

No-Compromise Live Mixing Toolkit
• Graphic EQ for tuning mains or monitors
• Built-in USB interface to record the show or provide music playback
• 4 flexible subgroups for professional mix management1
• Aux output(s) perfect for driving a monitor mix, fill speakers and more
• Additional stereo channels
• Extra stereo/aux return for external effects or stereo playback devices
• High-headroom line level inputs
• Individual channel mutes and overload indication
• Channel inserts for connecting outboard processing
• EQ on all channels
• 60mm faders
• Directly connect guitar, bass and other instruments via Hi-Z input
• 100Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power on all mic channels
• Stereo RCA tape I/O with input level control
• Headphone output with separate level control
• Control room / headphone outs with level control
• Balanced XLR and/or balanced/unbalanced 1/4" main outputs
• FX mute with remote control via footswitch
• Break switch mutes all channels for music playback between sets

No-Hassle USB Recording/Playback
• Built in USB recording interface with simple setup via Mac or PC: Choose to record subgroups 1/2 or main L/R mix, Separate USB input level control to mains, USB routable to full-featured channel strip
• Great for live recording and perfect for home studios
• Stream playback music for live or studio applications
• Includes user-friendly Tracktion recording software

Rugged, Roadworthy Design
• Legendary Mackie "Built-Like-A-Tank" design
• Solid steel chassis protects your investment
• Tough ABS side protection
• Robust internal multi-voltage power supply

What's in the box:

  • Mackie ProFX16v2 16-Channel 4-Bus FX Mixer With USB
  • Tracktion Recording Software
  • Mackie 1 Year Limited Warranty