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Mackie - BIG KNOB STUDIO

Description

Mackie Big Knob Studio combines premium 96khz/24-bit recording with the proven performance of the world's bestselling monitor controller. Capture world-class recordings via dual Onyx preamps and professional studio features like zero-latency overdubbing and built-in talkback for artist communication. Easily select from three sources, including USB playback from your DAW and switch between two pairs of studio monitors. Only Big Knob Studio ensures balanced listening levels, offering independent gain trim on all inputs and outputs. Two separate headphone outs are available, each with separate level control. Plus, there's even a handy front-panel input for your smartphone. Big Knob Studio is the ultimate compact studio solution - just add monitors.

Pro Tools | First
An industry standard for decades, and now included with Big Knob Studio, Pro Tools | First is easy enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough for experienced musicians. Get many of the same tools used by your favourite artists and recording studios. And now you can collaborate online with anyone, anywhere, and create at the speed of your imagination. Available for MacOS® and Windows® operating systems.

Musician Collection*
In addition to the powerful plug-ins within Pro Tools | First, you get the exclusive Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 fantastic plug-ins. The Musician Collection plug-ins are perfect for guitar, bass, vocals, drums, and more.
* 304E EQ / 304C Compressor bundle
* BBD Delay, Black Op Distortion, Black Shiny Wah, Black Spring Reverb, C1 Chorus, DC Distortion, Eleven Lite, Flanger, Graphic EQ, Gray Compressor, Green JRC Overdrive, In-Tune, Orange Phaser, Roto Speaker, Sci-Fi, Studio Reverb, Tape Echo, Tri Knob Fuzz, Vari-Fi, Vibe, Phaser, and White Boost
*Requires a new Pro Tools | First subscription at no cost

FEATURES:

* Professional source and monitor selection
> Choose between 3 sources and 2 monitor 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 recording
> Choice of recording paths provide flexibility for applications like podcasting

* Comprehensive feature set for professional studios
> Flexible source connections including convenient 1/8 input for your smartphone
> Dual headphone outs with independent level control
> Built-in talkback mic for easy communication with artists
> 16-segment high-resolution input source metering

* Sturdy Built-Like-A-Tank design

* Compatible with all major DAWs on both Mac and Windows

* NEW! 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 popular multi-award-winning Waveform™ OEM bundle includes Mackie's DAW Essentials Collection™, featuring 16 powerful plugins compatible with all major DAWs, like Equaliser, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter