Interface / Mixer comparison

Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer vs Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)

Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer or Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)?

The Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer is the better value, costing less while holding a comparable rating. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) earns its price only if you specifically need what its specs do differently. The Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer costs $99.99 against $140 for the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen), and the two rate 4.5 and 4.6 out of 5 on retailer reviews respectively. Both are interface / mixer picks that clear our data bar, so this is a real choice rather than a good option against a bad one.

Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer

$99.99

4.5 out of 5 from 1,190 retailer reviews

Simple analog mixer for basic stream audio routing and live monitoring.

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Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)

$140

4.6 out of 5 from 2,579 retailer reviews

Single-mic version of the 2i2. All most streamers need to run one XLR mic.

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Where they differ

Spec	Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer	Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)
Price	$99.99	$140
Rating	4.5 (1,190)	4.6 (2,579)
Inputs	Mixer + XLR	1x XLR
Connection	USB	USB-C

Frequently asked

Is the Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer or the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) better for streaming?

What is the price difference between the Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer and the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)?

The Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer tracks around $99.99 and the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) around $140, a difference of $40.01. Prices here are tracked estimates, so check the retailer listing before buying.

How do owner ratings compare for the Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer and the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)?

The Mackie Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer rates 4.5 out of 5 across 1,190 retailer reviews, and the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) rates 4.6 across 2,579. Both figures come from the retailer listing rather than our own testing, and review volume matters as much as the score.

Neither of these is the whole decision. What quality your stream holds depends on the encoder, uplink, and platform around this part, which is what the configurator works out. Ratings are from retailer listings, not our own testing.