Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer vs Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer vs Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer or Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2? It is a toss-up.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other — the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer takes Creator Features, the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 takes Audio Resolution — and they are priced the same. Buy for the axis you actually use.
Unless…
- You need creator features — get the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer.
- You need audio resolution — get the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2.
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 | Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer | Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 6.3/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Power | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer
Compact desktop streaming mixer/interface with tactile controls for mic and monitor balancing.
On paper the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer takes loopback (Yes). It gives up sample rate to the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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LoopbackYesNo
Loopback routes computer audio back into the stream without a second interface or cable.
Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 takes sample rate (192kHz, +144kHz). It gives up loopback to the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Sample Rate +144kHz192kHz48kHz
Higher sample rates capture more audio detail — important for professional recording and mixing.
Where they’re identical
These 9 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 1
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- MIDI I/O None
- Bus Powered Yes
The Record
19 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
Neither product wins outright on the specs the catalog holds, so the choice comes down to which set of strengths matches your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer and Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2?
The clearest difference is loopback, which the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer has and the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 9 specs, including connection type, bit depth and phantom power. Two audio interfaces from Audio-Technica and Mackie, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer or Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2?
It is a toss-up. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other — the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer takes Creator Features, the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 takes Audio Resolution — and they are priced the same. Buy for the axis you actually use.
What do the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer and Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 have in common?
Both share 9 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), bit depth (24-bit), phantom power (Yes) and XLR inputs (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.