Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Mackie ProFX6v3+
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Mackie ProFX6v3+ 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 ProFX6v3+? Get the Mackie ProFX6v3+.
The Mackie ProFX6v3+ wins Audio Resolution, Routing and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $229, so the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer stays the pick if $130 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 | Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer | Mackie ProFX6v3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 2.5/10 | 10/10 |
| 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 | 4.3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer
Compact analog mixer with USB integration tailored for desktop creator audio chains.
It gives up onboard effects and bluetooth to the Mackie ProFX6v3+. It is the cheaper of the two, by $130.00.
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), sample rate (192kHz, +144kHz) and USB audio channels (4, +2). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $130.00 more than the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer.
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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Sample Rate +144kHz192kHz48kHz
Higher sample rate processing preserves audio fidelity through the mixer.
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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 5 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- 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 Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Mackie ProFX6v3+?
The clearest difference is onboard effects, which the Mackie ProFX6v3+ has and the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 4 specs. They match on 5 specs, including connection type, phantom power and XLR inputs. 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 ProFX6v3+?
Get the Mackie ProFX6v3+. The Mackie ProFX6v3+ wins Audio Resolution, Routing and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $229, so the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer stays the pick if $130 matters more than those specs.
What do the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Mackie ProFX6v3+ have in common?
Both share 5 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), phantom power (Yes), XLR inputs (2) and headphone outputs (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Mackie ProFX6v3+ worth the extra $130 over the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer?
The Mackie ProFX6v3+ costs $229.00 against $99.00, a difference of $130. The premium buys onboard effects (Yes), bluetooth (Yes) and sample rate (192kHz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.