Detail 01
1 XLR microphone input with phantom power
Provides a dedicated microphone connection with phantom power available.
Product detailSKU #1500000370532
MackieM-Caster Live Portable Livestreaming Mixer, Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Mackie’s M-Caster Live is a two-channel portable mixer for livestreaming and podcasting from a mobile device or computer. Connect a microphone through XLR, add an instrument or line source, and use the dedicated smartphone, headset, media-player, speaker, and headphone connections to organize a compact streaming setup. Seven ContourFX DSPs provide voice-shaping options, while seven StreamFX add voice-changing effects. USB-C connectivity, selectable RGB lighting, and USB or included 5V DC power support both desk-based and mobile use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mobile-device streams needing microphone, headset, and media-player connections in one portable mixer.
- Podcast or livestream setups that need voice shaping and voice-changing effects.
- Streaming from a computer running OS X 10.8 or later or Windows 10 or later.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1/8-inch TRRS smartphone input
Connects a smartphone as part of the streaming setup.
Detail 03
2 USB-C ports
Provides the mixer’s USB connectivity.
Detail 04
7 ContourFX DSPs and 7 StreamFX
ContourFX handles sound-shaping options; StreamFX provides voice-changing effects.
Detail 05
USB bus power or included 5V DC power supply
It can run from USB power or the included power supply.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For computer use, confirm your system runs OS X 10.8 or later or Windows 10 or later.
- 02The listed connections use 1/8-inch TRS and TRRS formats alongside XLR and USB-C.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I connect a microphone to the M-Caster Live?
Yes. It has one XLR microphone input and phantom power.
02Can it be used away from a wall outlet?
It is USB bus powered and can also run from an external USB battery when mobile.
03What effects are available?
It includes seven ContourFX DSPs for sound shaping and seven StreamFX voice-changing effects.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Effects
- 7 x StreamFX
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Mic Preamps Inputs
- 1 x XLR
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Portable livestreaming mixer
7 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- 2 x USB-C
- Phantom Power
- Yes
- Line Inputs
- 1 x 1/8 inch TRS (instrument/line)
- Other Outputs
- 1 x 1/8 inch TRS (headset)
- Other Inputs
- 1 x 1/8 inch TRRS (smartphone)
- Power Source
- 5V DC power supply (included), USB bus powered
- Main Outputs
- 1 x 1/8 inch TRS (speakers)
7 detailsOther
- Mac Os Requirements
- OS X 10.8 or later
- Software
- Accusonus Plugins (3-month subscription)
- Pc Os Requirements
- Windows 10 or later
- Headphones
- 1 x 1/8 inch TRS
- Channels
- 2
- Computer Connectivity
- USB
- Signal Processing
- 7 x ContourFX DSPs
