Mackie Big Knob Studio 3x2 - Studio Monitor Controller
Meet the Big Knob: the go-to Monitor controller for studios all over the world. The series has proven itself for years, with pro source and monitor selection, premium Onyx recording and playback, and flexible integration. With different editions with their own unique features, it’s your choice which model is best for you.
The Big Knob Studio is a professional source and monitor selector and controller, with an interface. With a choice of 3 sources and 2 monitor pairs, combined with classic Big Knob volume control, mono, mute and dim functions, you will receive pristine audio quality with ease and versatility. The flexible 2X2 USB interface for recording with Onyx mic preamps makes this includes phantom power for condenser micropores. Also includes a choice of recording paths, with Tracktion® recording software, and a Built-in talkback mic for easy communication with artists. Finally, it wouldn’t be Mackie's design without the signature Built-Like-A-Tank™ structure, ensuring that this will stand the test of any of the studio applications possible.
Features
- Professional source and monitor selection
- Choose between 3 sources and 2 monitors pairs
- Classic ''Big Knob'' volume control
- Independent trim on all sources and monitor outs
- Mono, mute and dim functions
- Flexible 2x2 USB recording interface
- Two boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps including phantom power for condenser microphones
- High-resolution 96kHz/24-bit recording and playback
- Cue mix allows controlled blending of direct inputs with other signals for zero-latency
- Flexible source connections including 1/8'' input for smartphones and MP3 players
- Dual headphone outs with independent level control
- Built-in talkback mic for easy communication with artists
- 16-segment high-resolution input source metering
- Legendary ''Built-Like-A-Tank'' design
- Compatible with all major DAWs on both Mac and Windows
- Includes Tracktion® recording software
- Pro Tools® | First and Waveform™ OEM professional software and plugin packages included
- The Musician Collection for ProTools | First includes 23 plugins like BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor
- The DAW Essentials Collection includes 16 powerful plugins compatible with all major DAWs, like Equaliser, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter
Specifications
- Volume Control: BIG Volume Knob
- Mono, Mute, Dim: Yes
- I/O Switching: 3 x 2
- Input Metering: Dual 16-segment LED
- Mic Preamps: Yes, ONYX with +48V
- Talkback: Yes
- Cue Section, Cue Outputs: Yes
- USB I/O: 2 x 2 USB 2.0
- Resolution: 192 kHz / 24-bit
- Recording Path: Direct to USB
- Dimensions: 81mm x 251mm x 163mm
- Weight: 1.6 kg