Mixers are often a highly complicated piece of equipment, especially for someone new to the mixing world. This professional tutorial will help you decide which model is best for you! Despite their differences, both the Professional 5 Plus and Pro 500 Mixers come with some key features in common. Let’s take a closer look at what they have to offer!
The Professional 5 Plus mixer has eight input channels in total (four mono, two stereo), while the Pro 500 has twenty-four input channels (eight mono, eight stereo). This is a reflection of the different design philosophies both models have behind them. The Pro 500 has a more traditional layout, while the Professional 5 Plus goes for a more compact and feature-rich layout.
Both models come with high quality preamps, digital effects units and direct outputs. The Pro 500 comes with even more features than the Pro 5000 (see below), which is considered to be one of the most versatile mixers on the market. Both models also come with headphone outputs, allowing you to conduct your mixing sessions in privacy (this feature will not be available on other kinds of mixers, such as Mackie’s small range of G series consoles and systems.
They both come with comprehensive small signal path architecture. The Pro 500 is based around an assignable XDR2 dynamic range expander, which can be used to increase the signal-to-noise ratio of digital recordings (and give them a more open, clear sound).
The Dbx limiter in the Pro 500 also provides additional signal dynamic control for added punch and impact. What’s more, both models come with SoundBlade digital EQ on every channel, which provides you with additional EQ controls on every channel. This is a significant upgrade over the smaller RMX digital effects units found on other models such as the RM5 and RM10 (those models only have one SoundBlade effect per 4 channel set).
Both models come with additional effects per channel. The Pro 500 comes with a popular dual input ADT-HD limiter on each stereo channel, while the Professional 5 Plus comes with three main group channel inserts (with one insert on each stereo channel), and the ability to create five-band graphic EQs (with one EQ per stereo channel).
The Professional 5 Plus mixer has a more compact keyboard layout than the Pro 500, with smaller faders, rotary controls and less real estate for screen buttons. In addition, the Pro 500’s faders are thinner, have click stops and have adjustable touch detection – all of which helps make it more comfortable to use in the long run.
While the Professional 5 Plus has five motorized faders, there are eight motorized faders available on the Pro 500. Both models come with high quality vacuum fluorescent displays (VF displays), and both models can be used to mix CD players, tape decks and other audio signals. And it goes without saying that both models are versatile enough to handle a whole range of different audio applications you throw at it.
The Professional 5 Plus mixer is a smaller format mixing console than the Pro 500, which has a more traditional mixing desk layout. Both models come with professional A/D converters, 48-bit (192 kHz) resolution and 24 bit effects processing. Both models also come with the latest generation of Apogee’s high-end, fully programmable digital effects. The Pro 500 has 24 bit processing, while the Professional 5 Plus has 48 bit processing.
The Pro 500 mixer also has a USB port for connecting to your computer, which can be useful for converting between different formats of recording media. Both models also have red LEDs on their back-lit panels, which help you see what’s happening in all four faders at a glance. Both decks are designed with high quality hardware in mind, and both have mounting feet and handles for extra security during transport.
On the professional front there may not be any major differences between these two mixer models. Both models come with comprehensive small signal path architecture. The Pro 500 is based around an assignable XDR2 dynamic range expander, which can be used to increase the signal-to-noise ratio of digital recordings (and give them a more open, clear sound). The Dbx limiter in the Pro 500 also provides additional signal dynamic control for added punch and impact. What’s more, both models come with SoundBlade digital EQ on every channel, which provides you with additional EQ controls on every channel.
The Pro 500 mixer has a more compact keyboard layout than the Professional 5 Plus, with smaller faders, rotary controls and less real estate for screen buttons. In addition, the Pro 500’s faders are thinner, have click stops and have adjustable touch detection – all of which helps make it more comfortable to use in the long run.
While the Professional 5 Plus has five motorized faders, there are eight motorized faders available on the Pro 500. Both models come with high quality vacuum fluorescent displays (VF screens), and both models can be used to mix CD players, tape decks and other audio signals. And it goes without saying that both models are versatile enough to handle a whole range of different audio applications you throw at it.
The Professional 5 Plus mixer is a smaller format mixing console than the Pro 500, which has a more traditional mixing desk layout. Both models come with professional A/D converters, 48-bit (192 kHz) resolution and 24-bit effects processing. Both models also come with the latest generation of Apogee’s high-end, fully programmable digital effects. The Pro 500 has 24 bit processing, while the Professional 5 Plus has 48 bit processing.
The Pro 500 mixer also has a USB port for connecting to your computer, which can be useful for converting between different formats of recording media. Both models also have red LEDs on their back-lit panels, which help you see what’s happening in all four faders at a glance. These models also come with high-quality USB AC power supplies for powering up for extended periods of time.
The Professional 5 Plus mixer is a larger format mixing console than the Pro 500, which has a more traditional mixing desk layout. Both models come with professional A/D converters, 48-bit (192 kHz) resolution and 24-bit effects processing. Both models also come with the latest generation of Apogee’s high-end, fully programmable digital effects. The Pro 500 has 24 bit processing, while the Professional 5 Plus has 48 bit processing.
What is the difference between KitchenAid Professional 5 and 5 plus?
The Professional 5 Plus mixer is a larger format mixing console than the Pro 500, which has a more traditional mixing desk layout. Both models come with professional A/D converters, 48-bit (192 kHz) resolution and 24-bit effects processing. Both models also come with the latest generation of Apogee’s high-end, fully programmable digital effects. The Pro 500 has 24 bit processing, while the Professional 5 Plus has 48 bit processing.
What is the difference between KitchenAid heavy duty and professional?
The Professional series and Heavy Duty series have the exact same main features. The only “Professional” feature that is not available on the Heavy Duty is the motorized fader. The heavy duty console has a heavier chassis and may come with additional rack mountable items like EQ, effects, etc.
How do I know if my mixer will fit? Can I upgrade to a larger model later?
The mixer compatibility for Studio One Artist is determined by your computer’s graphics card, motherboard type, DAW software and operating system. We cannot guarantee compatibility with any particular combination of these components. Please contact us if you need to know if your computer will work with Studio One Artist.
What is the difference between KitchenAid professional and big?
The Professional Series and Big Series have the exact same features. The only “Professional” feature that is not available on the Big Series is the motorize fader. The Big Series has a heavier chassis and may come with additional rack mountable items like EQ, effects, etc.
What is the difference between KitchenAid pro and heavy duty?
The Professional Series and Heavy Duty have the exact same features. The only “Professional” feature that is not available on the Heavy Duty is the motorize fader. The Heavy Duty has a heavier chassis and may come with additional rack mountable items like EQ, effects, etc.
What are the different levels of KitchenAid mixers?
There are four levels in the KitchenAid mixers: KMI-20, KMI-30, KMI-50 and KMI-70. The models with the suffix 20 are smaller format mixers, and the models with the suffix 70 are larger format mixers.
CONCLUSION:
It is clear that, although the KitchenAid mixers are all high quality mixers, there are major differences between models. In general, the Professional 5 Plus mixer provides higher audio quality and has more features than the Professional mixer. If you want to be able to send audio through USB connections without using a computer (as with CD players etc), you will need to choose between the Pro 500 or Pro 5000 models. The Pro 500 is smaller and fit for portable use in a studio. The Pro 5000 is larger, but it allows for greater user convenience. If you want a bigger mixer that has more room for expansion and rack mountable components, then go with the Heavy Duty series or Big series soundmixer.
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