I recently purchased a Mackie sound mixer for my home studio and I'm having some trouble with the setup, specifically with interfacing the mixer with my existing audio equipment. I've noticed some issues with output levels and occasional distortion when connecting external microphones and instruments. Has anyone experienced similar problems or does anyone have tips on optimizing the setup for clearer sound quality? Also, are there specific cables or accessoreis that work best with Mackie mixers to ensure the best performance? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!