GIG TESTED: QSC Touchmix 8 DJ Review

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Wifi Dongle: parts.qsc.com/cp-000033-00
It's almost impossible to find, but I got my hands on one, and took it to a wedding. Here are my thoughts.
I didn't go heavy into the specs because there are other videos out there.
Segments:
0:00 Intro
0:42 iPad Control w/ WIFI
1:46 Anti- Feedback
3:10 Save The Venue
3:40 Presets
4:12 OMG..A Bag!
4:28 My Vanity
5:00 The Eh..
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Пікірлер: 75

@tolytes71 2 жыл бұрын

I like it that it has a lot plenty of auxiliary out. I can separate my subwoofer from the tops. I can mute the subs during speech and I can totally control the subs during the dancing part.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

Def agree. Love that there's 4 aux for remote speaker/videographers..

@djcalvin681 2 жыл бұрын

Solid choice

@drummerjimmy51 Жыл бұрын

Just bought the touch mix 16 brand new from Sweetwater this week,first week of February 2023. First gig (band) next weekend.

@masterpdj2623 2 жыл бұрын

I have all 3, the 8,16 and 32 and they're awesome. On my older TouchMix 8 and 16 no update is needed as they are perfect just as they are. LOL i brought my 8 and 16 for $500 and $650 back in the day. Oh and on your Fastset table cover start with the zipper side two legs first and then the back two legs, 10 seconds DONE! great table

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

You're a genius! See that's how much it should be

@dooshmasta Жыл бұрын

I complain about the same exact trends in the wedding industry here in CA. Great video here.

@AaronStrawn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tolytes71 2 жыл бұрын

Nice choice bro. I’ve bee using that for quite sometimes now.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm excited about using it more. Really impressed me. One thing I cut out of the video was that it did make my speakers sound better too

@davidhughes8574 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! You mentioned ceremonies. I mainly do outside ceremonies, and besides the occasional drop out due to operator error! I deal with wind! Do you think the QSC will help with that? Thanks again!

@AaronStrawn Жыл бұрын

Best thing for wind is to get a windscreen on your lapel or handheld. These definitely help with that issue amzn.to/3KaWdwK

@tryingcake101 Жыл бұрын

Presets: I use this for band so it's super easy. however, I have a gig coming up where I will use tracks. Which setting would I use for that? All the presets are for instrumentation, not tracks. Thanks so much!I can;t find anything anywhere about how DJs use the presets - only for vicals for speeches and such. What about the music?

@AaronStrawn Жыл бұрын

I'm currently not using any of the presets for the music. I'm using the mixers eq for sound. Hope that helps!

@texasranger2398 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aron. Can you recommend any good battery powered speaker ??? Is Boss S1 good choice ? Or maybe there is something better on the market right now ???

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the S1 Pro and it’s solid. But I’ve been taking the the JBL Eon Mk2 out and it’s been crushing

@Ziggy_v2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron, I'm starting to see the QSC Touchmix 8 back in stock. So, now that you've had the Touchmix for over a month- is the $1,200 price tag worth it? Any regrets?

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

I really dig it. I like having a digital mixer with the ability to customize it. So far, so good

@micadallas Жыл бұрын

Hi buddy. Cool vid, can you help me with qm16 for record and livestream karaoke . Not sure how to livestream. Think I have to use interface, which I have the revelator io24 I interface. What about connect all that to Mini atem video switcher? Using OBS ? THANK SO MUCH...

@AaronStrawn Жыл бұрын

I believe you gotta do that through USB. But honestly, I haven't attempted this, so I'm not sure. Sorry!

@chromemusic4401 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have the Flow (which I have) how does it compare?

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

Sent that back. Cool little mixer, but with this now and my Yamaha 6 channel for ceremonies, I didn't need it

@brendanmichaelburchill5393 2 ай бұрын

Have you checked out the Allen & Heath CQ12T?

@AaronStrawn 2 ай бұрын

Yes- want to get my hands on one!

@shawnclark9674 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you switch from the Bose???

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

I've had these J8s since last year. I take them with when I need a more diverse speaker.

@djkanoya 2 жыл бұрын

It's such a great tool. I've been using mine since 2018. Check out my case mod video on how I customized a ProX case to make it work with my workflow.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

I’m def gonna check that out! So far I love it

@cameronlockett5698 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I get this from?

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

that is the challenge. You gotta hunt lol. I have seen a few on ebay/reverb. Hit up google and you may get lucky

@DjBrianProductions 10 күн бұрын

I’ve been so on the fence about this thought I want it I’m afraid it will be a bit complicated

@AaronStrawn 10 күн бұрын

The QSC KZfaq has a whole series on how to run this. I watched them all to feel comfortable. It def helped. I LOVE this mixer

@SteveSingerFowkes Ай бұрын

Can you use the app on Android?

@AaronStrawn Ай бұрын

@@SteveSingerFowkes I’m not sure

@StevieRayEntertainme 2 жыл бұрын

So you gave up on the Flow already... lol I just purchased two to replace my Soundcraft UI 16s. PS The UI16 has twice as many channels, AFS, DBX Processing, and Lexicon Effects, and only costs $500, best bang for your buck digital mixer IMHO. I am still going to use mine for live sound reinforcement, but for Doing, the Flow 8 is perfect for me.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

Of course I did lol. Cool little mixer for sure, but I was really sold on that feedback wizard feature. I’ll check out that soundcraft. I’ve had others suggest that one too

@chadnliz2k11 2 жыл бұрын

Another UI16 fan here

@DjCraighowarth 2 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you just get a behringer flow 8. Can run that of battery power bank and is tiny. Oh works on your phone and iPad too. It’s cool.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

I bought that already lol. Reason I wasn’t a big fan was needing to pull the app up anytime I wanted to EQ

@ifonlyhowie 2 жыл бұрын

@@AaronStrawn fair comment. I had a Mackie DL1608 when they first came out when I used to play in a band. That was a game changer at the time and first proper tablet mixer I believe. The rest is history 😂

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

@@ifonlyhowie that DL1608 mixer was amazing when it first came out.

@eezyrider65 7 ай бұрын

What I like about this review is the really SHORT list of cons!!

@AaronStrawn 7 ай бұрын

I still love this mixer. Have used it for every gig!

@jasonlajuene2036 Жыл бұрын

XR18 is the BOMB, use external router in any dig mixer.

@AaronStrawn Жыл бұрын

I've heard good things about those

@skiddz17 7 ай бұрын

Still relevant? See some go on sale occasionally and not that I’m unhappy with my mackie, just want something rack mountable and was suggested this.

@AaronStrawn 7 ай бұрын

I still use and love mine

@tonylackie 2 жыл бұрын

Did you not go to marquee?

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, I'm thinking about going to the one in AC

@tonylackie 2 жыл бұрын

@@AaronStrawn ditto man! I'm too busy right now with event prep on upcoming weddings and clients from my day hustle! I may end up going to AC too!

@DJJASProductions 2 жыл бұрын

does this one shock you?

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@DWHarper62 4 ай бұрын

What else needs to be done with this device that a firmware update would change? I think that the device does what it does and after the last update, all bugs were removed... I have the Touchmix 16 and it's brilliant...

@AaronStrawn 4 ай бұрын

True- I have not had one issue with it other than needing a new wifi dongle (which they sent me). I guess I'm used to software updates and improvements with other gear. One update could be new mic/instrument presets

@DWHarper62 4 ай бұрын

@@AaronStrawn The presets really are just a starting point as each input provides infinite variability... Let me know what preset you would need that isn't included...

@eezyrider65 7 ай бұрын

It's 2024 now, and I just bought a perfect condition Touchmix 8 from Reverb for $840!!

@AaronStrawn 5 ай бұрын

That's a steal!

@Ziggy_v2 2 жыл бұрын

Nice purchase 👌- not sure what's going on with QSC. Seems like they're slowing moving away from speakers, amps and mixers and mostly focusing their business on the Q-SYS system.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

I had seen that, but they actually hit up my video to say that wasn't true. IDK, it's like impossible to get any of their stuff

@lupeaguilar7247 Жыл бұрын

Check Sweetwater

@AaronStrawn Жыл бұрын

They recently had some, but this mixer is still a white whale

@TheBrianBass 2 жыл бұрын

Where in the blue fuck did you find one?

@TheBrianBass 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, you answered this in the video. My bad, yo.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

It was not easy lol

@JohnEnergy2012 2 жыл бұрын

Stupid peeps always think they are to loud… they naturally fix that holding the mic further away. People s*ck.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

It's def one of the biggest challenges of the night for us. I added a supercardioid head to my Sennheiser, and THAT has been a game changer

@luishernandezquintana2419 4 ай бұрын

@@AaronStrawnl

@kcvocalentertainer Жыл бұрын

No real support or updates these days, TM 8 was my go too mixer but since it’s started failing and QSC don’t want to know, I’m not too happy. QSC sort your selves out, totally disrespectful to customers who bought your tech.

@AaronStrawn Жыл бұрын

That's a bummer

@KarlKnutson0615 2 жыл бұрын

What an awful room set up. I would be yelling at the venue.

@AaronStrawn 2 жыл бұрын

That's not a good start to the night lol. I just moved my speaker and it sounded great

@chadnliz2k11 2 жыл бұрын

What would you be yelling? "Please Blacklist my diva ass"?

@KarlKnutson0615 2 жыл бұрын

@@chadnliz2k11 Actually, I would have talked to the hall and the bride and groom before hand and advised against such a shitty layout.

@chadnliz2k11 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarlKnutson0615 but you said yell and we all knew that was flexing bs.

@KarlKnutson0615 2 жыл бұрын

@@chadnliz2k11 I’m saying that’s a shitty room lay out and I would have had it changed. Diva or not. I get paid a lot to make it a great event. Nobody asked you for your little thoughts.