Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer or Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer? Evenly matched — take the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer.
Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $0.99 is the real difference, and the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer is the cheaper side of it.
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 | Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer | Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Routing | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7/10 |
The Split
How closely these line up
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer
Compact analog mixer with USB integration tailored for desktop creator audio chains.
The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer
Simple analog mixer for basic stream audio routing and live monitoring.
The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 6 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- XLR Inputs 2
- Aux Sends 1
- Onboard Effects No
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Bluetooth No
- 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 Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer 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 Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer?
On the specifications the catalog records, these two are near-identical: they match on 6 specs and nothing measurably separates them. Two audio mixers from Behringer and Mackie, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer or Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer?
Evenly matched — take the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer. Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $0.99 is the real difference, and the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer have in common?
Both share 6 specifications in the catalog, including XLR inputs (2), aux sends (1), onboard effects (No) and headphone outputs (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.