ART TubeMix vs Mackie ProFX6v3+
ART TubeMix vs Mackie ProFX6v3+ compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
ART TubeMix or Mackie ProFX6v3+? Get the Mackie ProFX6v3+.
The Mackie ProFX6v3+ wins Routing and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $229, so the ART TubeMix stays the pick if $89.01 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | ART TubeMix | Mackie ProFX6v3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Routing | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 3.3/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6.1/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ART TubeMix
Hybrid analog mixer with tube stage character for warm voice and instrument routing.
It gives up onboard effects and bluetooth to the Mackie ProFX6v3+. It is the cheaper of the two, by $89.01.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Mackie ProFX6v3+
Creator mixer with Onyx preamps and USB interface features for streaming and recording.
On paper the Mackie ProFX6v3+ takes onboard effects (Yes), bluetooth (Yes) and USB audio channels (4, +2). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $89.01 more than the ART TubeMix.
Leads on
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Onboard EffectsYesNo
Built-in effects handle compression and EQ without routing through your computer.
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BluetoothYesNo
Bluetooth brings phone call-ins and music into the mix wirelessly.
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USB Audio Channels +242
More USB channels let your computer receive each source separately instead of one stereo mix.
Where they’re identical
These 4 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 2
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Records to SD Card No
The Record
22 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Mackie ProFX6v3+ is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between ART TubeMix and Mackie ProFX6v3+?
The clearest difference is onboard effects, which the Mackie ProFX6v3+ has and the ART TubeMix does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 4 specs, including phantom power, XLR inputs and headphone outputs. Two audio mixers from ART and Mackie, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, ART TubeMix or Mackie ProFX6v3+?
Get the Mackie ProFX6v3+. The Mackie ProFX6v3+ wins Routing and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $229, so the ART TubeMix stays the pick if $89.01 matters more than those specs.
What do the ART TubeMix and Mackie ProFX6v3+ have in common?
Both share 4 specifications in the catalog, including phantom power (Yes), XLR inputs (2), headphone outputs (1) and records to SD card (No). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Mackie ProFX6v3+ worth the extra $89 over the ART TubeMix?
The Mackie ProFX6v3+ costs $229.00 against $139.99, a difference of $89. The premium buys onboard effects (Yes), bluetooth (Yes) and USB audio channels (4). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.