


Standard stuff, but well done, and built to last. Throw in a few assignable groups, and that pretty much rounds things out. You get 3-band EQ on each channel with a sweepable midrange (pretty standard), as well as a number of aux sends and FX sends per channel. This could really be the next board for your band’s rehearsal space or even for live gigs – especially with on-board Hi-Z inputs so you can go direct without the need for additional DI boxes. Vocals were crisp and clear, with just enough “presence” to feel alive and not processed. Suffice to say, further testing of the new ProFX v3 mixer yielded similarly positive results in the sound quality department. The mic pres themselves have been upgraded to Mackie’s famed ONYX preamps, which we’ve tested before in previous mixers as well as Mackie’s most recent USB audio interfaces. Namely, insert points per channel (at least on 1-8, your standard mic channels) are a very welcome addition that far too many boards omit. Taking a look at the mixer itself, there are a few things to point out that other units in this price range lack. Mackie’s latest revision to its classic ProFX mixer lineup, the new ProFXv3, adds a number of useful upgrades, without a hefty price tag.
