Mackie ProFX6v3+ vs Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer
Mackie ProFX6v3+ vs Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Mackie ProFX6v3+ or Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer? Get the Mackie ProFX6v3+, narrowly.
The Mackie ProFX6v3+ wins Audio Resolution and Creator Features — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $70.
Unless…
- You need channels — get the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer.
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 | Mackie ProFX6v3+ | Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Channels | 2.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 3.3/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7.7/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
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 sample rate (192kHz, +144kHz). It gives up XLR inputs to the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer. It is the cheaper of the two, by $70.00.
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.
Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
On paper the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer takes XLR inputs (8, +6). It gives up onboard effects and bluetooth to the Mackie ProFX6v3+. That costs $70.00 more than the Mackie ProFX6v3+.
Leads on
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XLR Inputs +682
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
Where they’re identical
These 4 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- 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 Mackie ProFX6v3+ and Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer?
The clearest difference is onboard effects, which the Mackie ProFX6v3+ has and the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 4 specs. They match on 4 specs, including bit depth, phantom power and headphone outputs. Two audio mixers from Mackie and Soundcraft, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Mackie ProFX6v3+ or Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer?
Get the Mackie ProFX6v3+, narrowly. The Mackie ProFX6v3+ wins Audio Resolution and Creator Features — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $70.
What do the Mackie ProFX6v3+ and Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer have in common?
Both share 4 specifications in the catalog, including bit depth (24-bit), phantom power (Yes), headphone outputs (1) and records to SD card (No). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer worth the extra $70 over the Mackie ProFX6v3+?
The Soundcraft EPM8 8-Channel Mixer costs $299.00 against $229.00, a difference of $70. The premium buys XLR inputs (8). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.