Moukey MAMX3 8 Channel Line Mixer Review

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024

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  • @NEKRWSPHERE
    @NEKRWSPHERE 6 місяців тому +3

    That little mixer is such a rare gem. It's what happens when the manufacturer intuits a market niche for a budget product correctly. I bought it for gigs originally, and currently temporarily using it for dedicated FX sends pre-mixer (until I pick a larger and more regulate-able stereo mixer for my studio). To me - the way you can connect the 2 sets, of 4 stereo channels unify the "outs", and in so doing - free up a port for monitoring headphones, - something you won't find in another budget mini-mixer on the market. Typically - monitoring headphone port is entirely absent from other budget mini mixer products, even all other Moukey mini-mixers. Not to mention it's difficult to find a "budget" 8 channel stereo mixer to begin with. Had prices been this bad when I was starting out, and computers and 64-bit encoding were still far in the future, I wonder if it would even have worked out for me.

  • @TheLordcasio
    @TheLordcasio 2 роки тому +15

    OK...I have the 8ch version and at first, it did my head in. The documentation is spotty at best. I ran my MPC Live into one stereo input via a single TRS-to-two-TS split and panned within the MPC to check the signal. HERE is what I learned:
    1: A TRS (stereo signal) into one input set to stereo (via TRS) preserves the stereo...I was worried that you'd have to group channels 1/5, 2/6, 3/7 etc.
    2. If the master output is set to MONO, channels 1-4 only show up on the first output BUT it's still in stereo (with headphones) and channels 5-8 show up on the second output...also preserving stereo signal (headphones).
    3: If the master output is set to STEREO, both outputs will mirror each other IF you have a TRS plugged into the outputs (so headphones on one output and a TRS stereo feed to something down the line works).
    **Here is the "Gotcha!". YOU HAVE TO USE TS CABLES ON THE OUTPUTS IN STEREO MODE. Otherwise, you get phase cancellation of anything center panned. So be mindful when integrating this into your desktop synth set up.
    4: If the output is set to stereo, you get a volume drop on headphones plugged into either output (makes sense...you're sending two stereo copies to two outputs vs one stereo output).
    Theres still a lot to test, but I don't have TS-to-XLR male (only TRS-to-XLR male) for my desktop monitors and headphones only show what a TRS does when connected to the outputs.
    The walk-away here is that, you could technically use 16 mono sources (hard panned) via TS-to-TRS Y-cables OR 8 proper stereo synth/grooveboxes on this cheap line mixer and either have two stereo feeds or a proper Left/Right feed BUT you'd have to make sure you're using a standard guitar type TS 1/4' cable on the latter.

    • @depingus4960
      @depingus4960 2 роки тому +6

      I've been looking everywhere for this info! I nearly bought the 6-channel version just to avoid all this confusion. But you cleared it all up! I appreciated you taking the time to post.
      UPDATE: I just got the 8-channel mixer. It works mostly as described above except for the "gotcha" about using TS cables for the stereo outputs. I tried a stereo source on Input 1 with a TRS cable, a mono TS cable on Output A, and another mono TS cable on Output B. This screwed up the stereo signal when panning on my source device. With the 1-8 mixer button pressed, I could hear sound coming out of both outputs. Panning left sounds made no change to the sound. Panning right made all the sound go away.
      So when you're working with stereo inputs using TRS cables, there are basically 2 modes. Button up means Output A does inputs 1-4 and Output B does inputs 5-8, both outputs in stereo. This mode turns this mixer into 2 x 4-channel mixers.
      Button pressed gives you Inputs 1-8 on both Output A and B at the same time; both in stereo. So you can send one output to your recorder, and another to your monitors.
      You can also set this up as a 4 channel stereo mixer where you have individual control of both L/R channels for all inputs and outputs. In this scenario Inputs 1-4 and Output A handle the Left channel, and Inputs 5-8 and Output B handle the Right channel. You would use all mono TS cables with all the buttons in mono mode.
      Overall, this is a very confusing mixer. I think the 6 channel MAMX2 might be a better option for some.

    • @justinreilly3107
      @justinreilly3107 Рік тому

      Thanks, that’s a very in depth dive into what I neeeded to hear.

    • @sichtbeton
      @sichtbeton Рік тому

      Thank you!

    • @JoeChrist34
      @JoeChrist34 Рік тому +1

      Wait so the only way to record in true L/R channel "stereo" is to hook up 1 to 5 and 2 to 6 and so on? Because that's honestly the only reason I'm interested in this mixer. So I can edit the independent channels later on in my DAW using my audio interface. Thanks!

    • @AlbertSodylicious
      @AlbertSodylicious Рік тому

      I don’t get point #3, you’re saying in STEREO output mode works with a TRS cable plugged in but then you say you can only use TS cables in this mode?

  • @Gainn
    @Gainn 2 роки тому +4

    Great little mixer. Runs happily off the USB of an MPC Live too.

  • @macstar8317
    @macstar8317 2 роки тому +3

    I have one of these - great little mixer. I used a white paint pen to paint the grooves on the volume knobs so I could see where they were set to. Just ordered a MAMX2 for my synth/drum machine/effect pedal set up too.

    • @alainszyller615
      @alainszyller615 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the tip, I also did the markings on the little knobs with a thin silver paint pen and it’s very very useful !

    • @NEKRWSPHERE
      @NEKRWSPHERE 6 місяців тому

      Which reminded me... so yeah I ended up filling the beveled ridge on the unit's original knob with Liquid Paper, waited until it dries, then gave it a few coats of clear Acrylic lacquer. Turned out the liquid paper I had fluoresced in the UV-B (black light). So that's how I found out that all the pots on the Moukey's PCB were installed sideways . 😮Originally, - I wanted to replace the knobs and ordered replacements. But because of the wrong orientation of pots the factory marked ridges on any D-type replacement knobs were at significant mismatch with Moukey. I suspect it may or may not have something to do with engineering around some of the limitations of constrained space. (Or just crappily made pots?) _ So yeah, both of my Moukey mixers, the "4" and the "8" have this issue so if you guys own one, - don't lose the original knobs😊
      But yeah, despite that issue, - both mixers work just fine years later.

  • @ianpritchard6375
    @ianpritchard6375 2 роки тому +3

    Just the video I was looking for. Thanks!

  • @LEDBOO
    @LEDBOO 2 роки тому +2

    Wow. I got lucky with this video. I needed to rearrange some synths, especially my noisy Volcas, and this is perfect. Thank you!!!

  • @Lucrativecris
    @Lucrativecris 2 роки тому +2

    Nice Korg Synthesizer

  • @inf3243
    @inf3243 2 роки тому +2

    This would be perfect if it had panning controls as well!

  • @lellocaso6041
    @lellocaso6041 2 роки тому +1

    It is possible to connect several microphones at the same time and connect the output on a single mixer channel, then simultaneously hear more microphones on a single mixer channel

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  2 роки тому

      It should be, they are not pre-amped so I have only used synths and drum machines with it

  • @dantediego
    @dantediego 2 роки тому +1

    wish it had L/R output. i need a mini mixer for multiple inputs going out to a pair of studio monitors

  • @12345Flipside
    @12345Flipside 3 роки тому +2

    Can i plug in two headphones to get identical sounds? We are two guys and want to jam silent with headphones and with our Zoom G1Xon Guitar Multieffect Pedals in this mixer... But i see, there is CH1-4 on OUT A and CH5-8 on OUT B? But we need CH1-8 on A and CH1-8 on B, with two headphones? Is this possible in stereo?

  • @islandtony5009
    @islandtony5009 2 роки тому +2

    Do you know if the inputs and outputs are balanced or unbalanced?

  • @DarthQueefious
    @DarthQueefious 2 місяці тому

    Bought one of these and tested how much it alters the audio.
    Using a looper for an identical take, I went from my Torpedo Cab M+ straight into my Interface (Focusrite 6i6) vs from Cab M+ into Moukey into interface.
    Panning the former hard left and the latter hard right in Cubase results in a centre panned output and, using Fabfilter Q3 to compare, the signal is essentially identical. If I use the EQ match there are some subtle differences but were talking less than 1db here and there. Audibly indistinguishable.
    If it does what you want it to, it's well worth the money in my book.

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  2 місяці тому

      I still use mine all the time.

  • @alainszyller615
    @alainszyller615 Рік тому

    Thank you for this very useful video.
    Sorry, I have many questions for you
    Any issues with multiple steps between your volcas-> moukey 8->big mixer->audio interface ?
    Input loss?
    On my side I use Moukey 8 because my steinberg audio interface has only 2 inputs
    I have my hardware -> patchbay -> moukey-> audio interface is it a concern ?
    What I currently do is using the stereo out puts as separate inputs on the Moukey but from what I ve read in the comments it seems I could use a Y TRS splitter to have both R/L using only one input of the Moukey, correct ?
    Then of course I have now other devices (a couple of effect pedals) I need to connect,
    I was considering getting a second Moukey 8 and use Y splitters for each Moukey output to each steinberg input.
    This would be the least expansive option,
    Some people told me it would harm the sound quality.
    And I should rather get a 12 or 14 input mixers with audio interface included,
    Which will make my connections much more direct.
    Thank you very much,

  • @waysiiide
    @waysiiide Рік тому +1

    Hi thanks for the video! I've recently bought the 6 channel version, I want to run some synths/drum machines/samplers into the mixer which have L/R outputs. Would a 6.35mm 'TRS Stereo Jack to 2 x 6.35mm Mono Tip Ring Cable' work to go into a single input on the mixer?
    Was hoping this would so I can use all 6 channels, and assuming I would need to press the stereo button, however I've seen it said that I need 2 x TS cables running into 2 channels/inputs of the mixer is needed which means I would only have 3 channels available for gear with L/R outputs. Is that correct?
    Any help much appreciated! :)

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  Рік тому

      I am using it in mono so I will have to double check.

  • @jkx2007
    @jkx2007 4 місяці тому +1

    Are the two Outputs independent? I mean, I manage the volume with the first potentiometers and do they have an effect on output A ?

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, it's stereo so the pots control both channels

  • @b.o.b.4911
    @b.o.b.4911 2 роки тому

    Good video thanks.....do you think this can be used to mix what I get from two different big mixers? And then connect the output to a camera, thanks!

  • @adamfrancissmith5511
    @adamfrancissmith5511 2 роки тому +1

    Might be a daft question, but can you just set it to stereo and adjust both L/R channels with one knob? I use a pair of Yamaha monitors as computer speakers and just need something to connect everything together and provide a volume control. My 15 year old Xenyx mixer is a bit corroded inside and dying. This might be a simpler solution than directly replacing it...

    • @st1flersteve
      @st1flersteve 2 роки тому +1

      It looks like it has two audio outputs so you could do it through their but these are usually just for mix downs to main mixer or for live

  • @synthsforbreakfast
    @synthsforbreakfast 2 роки тому +1

    Hello! How is this mixer working after 6 months? I want to buy one but saw reviews of people complaining about the USB connector breaking and that the mixer is noisy. Did you have problems with it?

  • @KristianNowak
    @KristianNowak 2 роки тому +1

    do you think that mixer would work for drums

  • @MarkPanado
    @MarkPanado 3 роки тому +3

    I don't know about audio devices, but I need this exact device for my desktop so I can use a controller for a pair of speakers for my MacBook, PC, Consoles.
    Question, if the input is in mono mode, can the output be in stereo? for L and R speakers?
    I need this exact device because it has two output, I will use the first output for my headphone, then the second output for a pair of speakers. That's possible, right? :D thank you!

  • @squishmusic
    @squishmusic 3 роки тому +1

    Ive seen these and it as in my basket. Then I posted to a music forum and the response was no no no. Get a behring 502/802 instead. Now I see your main mixer is a Behring. So what is the NOISE floor of the Moukey. I heard in the video you said 2x "low noise". I guess I need to hear it 10x :D How does the Moukey 'noise' compare to your main mixer noise floor. Cheers 4 reply. This is going to make or break my decision :)

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  3 роки тому +2

      I can't detect any noise. I will try capturing some in my DAW. The TR505 puts out a slight hiss which is the only thing I can here and the Volcas are very noisy! I wanted something small and simple and is working well for me.

    • @squishmusic
      @squishmusic 3 роки тому

      @@IanDixonTDL i am also on the small simpe quest. Would be great if you could add a screenshot to the end of video with noise profile. I think MANY will have that as the main Q :D

    • @PhrygianPhrog
      @PhrygianPhrog 3 роки тому +1

      The issue (I think, could be wrong) is that people are plugging the mixer into their PC or a power source that's already supplying the synths/devices that are going into the mixer. This creates a ground loop. I use a power pack and have had no issues at all.

    • @squishmusic
      @squishmusic 3 роки тому

      @@PhrygianPhrog i got a cheap Behring in the end. 12-04ch and FX.

    • @PhrygianPhrog
      @PhrygianPhrog 3 роки тому

      @@squishmusic Fair do's!

  • @AlbertSodylicious
    @AlbertSodylicious Рік тому

    I’m having trouble conserving the stereo image. I did a simple test with plugging iPad into TRS input, click STEREO, output is set to STEREO with TRS cable to speakers. However if I pan the iPad L and R, the sound does not change and continues playing from both speakers.

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  Рік тому

      I had to get the right cables, but once I did that it worked fine. You need stereo TRS cables in and out.

  • @carlosmodegahan4455
    @carlosmodegahan4455 Місяць тому

    Hello, Can I connect my 4 synths to the mixer and then the output straight to my computer to work on Ableton?

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  29 днів тому +1

      you can connect 4 synths and get one output but you still need an audio interface to connect to your computer

  • @torma1985
    @torma1985 10 місяців тому

    Hi, nice video!!
    Would you be able to tell me where would I be able to add the NTS1 into the mix so everything runs through it?
    Thanks!

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  10 місяців тому

      You could put the output of the mixer into the NTS1 but there is no aux send like a traditional mixer

    • @torma1985
      @torma1985 10 місяців тому

      @@IanDixonTDL thanks! So what does that mean? Sorry, I am only getting into the whole mixers and synths scenario 🙂

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  10 місяців тому

      If you plug all your synths into the mixer and then the output of the mixer can go to the NTS1 . That way all the sounds the synths will go through the NTS1. If that's what you want it will work fine.

    • @torma1985
      @torma1985 10 місяців тому

      @@IanDixonTDL right, and then the nts1 will then go into the Audio Interface. Got it!
      Thanks man! Appreciate it!

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  10 місяців тому

      I am thinking of getting a NTS1 so it will be interesting to hear how you get on

  • @metalerox
    @metalerox Рік тому

    hello, can you record the tracks individually but at the same time? example: a bass and a guitar and that each one remains on a different track.
    Or does he make a mix of both? thank you

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  Рік тому +1

      It mixes them into a pair of stereo or a singlemono output

  • @Markgogole
    @Markgogole 2 роки тому

    Hello thank you for the review! Do your prefer Moukey or Behringer?

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  2 роки тому +1

      I have both, the Moukey feels a bit better

    • @Markgogole
      @Markgogole 2 роки тому

      @@IanDixonTDL thank you!

  • @JoeChrist34
    @JoeChrist34 Рік тому

    I'm a bit confused by this mixer. I currently own a Scarlett 2i2 audio interface and need more inputs for my synths and beat machine. How do the stereo inputs work exactly? If you press say, 1 and 2 into stereo, with one instruments L/R channels plugged in and output that to stereo to the Audio Interface, would it record both left and right channels of the instrument plugged into 1 and 2? And so on with the other inputs? I'd ideally like to hook up 4 instruments. 3 synths and my beat machine to my audio interface and record each instrument at a time in actual stereo with Left and Right channels in my DAW. Will this device with my interface be able to pull that off? I'd appreciate the help. Thanks.

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  Рік тому

      In stereo mode you need TRS cables, but what you want to do should work.

    • @benbernard3143
      @benbernard3143 2 місяці тому

      TRS cables for stereo mode, TS cables for mono mode.

    • @benbernard3143
      @benbernard3143 2 місяці тому

      @@IanDixonTDL Also the Scarlett inputs are mono, so you will want to use two TS cables with the mixer in L/R mode.

  • @themrtechne
    @themrtechne Рік тому

    Can you plug in 1/4 " mics to it? Looking for a mixer to to mic my drums using my 5 Pyle mics

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  Рік тому

      It's a line level mixer so I don't think so, the input are for line level devices like synths

  • @interloper28
    @interloper28 2 роки тому

    Hi, do you know if you can connect the output to the input microphone jack of your computer to have all channels as one audio source? Thanks.

  • @jasontovey8635
    @jasontovey8635 2 роки тому

    Hi - which connection do you use to connect the moukey to your main mixer?

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  2 роки тому

      Top Right, standard audio jacks

  • @Traynoramp08
    @Traynoramp08 3 роки тому

    Just to be sure can I plug a guitar straight up?

    • @benbernard3143
      @benbernard3143 2 місяці тому

      Yes I have a MAMX3 as the first thing on my pedalboard, works great.

  • @gmm1904
    @gmm1904 Рік тому

    Works using your computer sound card if i don’t have nothing fancy?

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  Рік тому

      You could plug the output the mixer into your PCs input (mic) port but better if you had some kind of USB audio interface

    • @gmm1904
      @gmm1904 Рік тому

      @@IanDixonTDL thanks i want to connect 3 keyboards i hope this 8 channel mixer can do what i need

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  Рік тому

      Yes but I would look at a USB sound interface

    • @gmm1904
      @gmm1904 Рік тому

      @@IanDixonTDL yea that can give me extra 2 inouts if i get usb interface

    • @IanDixonTDL
      @IanDixonTDL  Рік тому

      Yes, but you may get latency

  • @danielortizdecaracas
    @danielortizdecaracas 2 роки тому

    Its audio interface too?

  • @feelbeatzz6736
    @feelbeatzz6736 3 роки тому

    Can I use it with a power bank?

  • @Smobus
    @Smobus 2 роки тому

    Your thumb nail is so weird