Mackie ProFX12v3+

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Mackie ProFX12v3+

Mackie

ProFX12v3+

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Product Info

Article Number: 583699
Brand: Mackie
Model: ProFX12v3+
Price: $456.50

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The ProFX12v3+ is a solid, budget-friendly option for smaller bands, singer-songwriters, or anyone needing a portable mixer with basic effects. It's a surprisingly capable little unit that offers a good balance of features and performance for the price, especially if you’re primarily focused on live sound rather than detailed studio recording.

Product Description

  • Mackie ProFX12v3+
  • 12 Channel Mixer with Bi-Directional Bluetooth
  • 2x4 USB-C-Audio-Interface
  • Recording modes: Standard
  • Loopback and Interface
  • GigFX effects unit with 24 effects with their own EQ
  • editable and storable via full-colour display
  • 7 Onyx microphone preamps
  • 7 Microphone inputs with 3-band EQ
  • 2 Instrument / line inputs: 6.3 mm jack line
  • 1 Stereo input: 3.5 mm stereo jack
  • Headphone output with separate level & mix controls
  • 100 Hz low-cut filter
  • 2 x Hi-Z switches
  • 48 V phantom power
  • Full-colour LCD display
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 330 x 101 x 376 mm
  • Weight: 3.6 kg
  • Includes Waveform OEM™ Recording-Software
  • Suitable bag: Art. #489621# (not included)
  • Suitable rackmounts: Art.#473651# (not included in the scope of delivery)
PROS
  • • Onyx preamps deliver a surprisingly clean, low-noise performance for the price.
  • • Bluetooth connectivity is genuinely useful for backing tracks and monitoring.
  • • Compact size and relatively light weight make it gig-friendly.
  • • The GigFX effects are surprisingly usable and editable, expanding sonic options.
CONS
  • • Build quality, while decent, uses mostly plastic; feels less robust than higher-end mixers.
  • • Limited headroom – pushing the preamps reveals noticeable distortion quickly.
  • • USB-C interface only offers 2x4 I/O; limiting for more complex recording setups.

Product Video

Key Features

Channels 12
Aux Sends 2
EQ Bands 3
Effects 24
Phantom Power 48V
Weight 3.6 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Onyx preamps in the ProFX12v3+ are a step up from the older 1202i, offering a cleaner, less colored sound with improved noise performance, though they still retain Mackie's characteristic warmth.
No, the USB-C interface is limited to 2x4 operation. You'll need an external audio interface to record more channels concurrently.
The GigFX are surprisingly versatile for basic live enhancement—reverb, chorus, delay—but serious tone sculptors will still want dedicated pedals for more nuanced sounds.

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