Mackie Big Knob Studio 3x2 Studio Monitor Controller | 192kHz USB I/O

Mackie Big Knob Studio 3x2 Studio Monitor Controller | 192kHz USB I/O

The Mackie Big Knob Studio is a monitor controller and interface that allows you to choose between three audio input sources and two monitor pairs. It can be used for project and professional studios and is designed to increase your workflow for recording and mixing applications.

It features a built-in 2x2 USB recording interface with two Onyx mic preamps and phantom power for condenser microphones. Recording and playback are at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution and the cue mix allows for controlled blending of direct inputs with other signals for zero-latency recording. Choice of recording paths provides flexibility for applications like podcasting and more.

Additionally, other features include flexible source connections, a convenient 1/8" input for your smartphone, dual headphone outs with independent level control, a built-in talkback mic, and 16-segment high-resolution input source metering.

Finally, with its sturdy and built-like-a-tank design, the interface is compatible with all major DAWs on both Mac and Windows platforms. The Big Knob Studio features a download for ProTools | First and Waveform software and The Musician's Collection plug-in package including 23 high-quality plugins with BBD Delay, Level Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor. To authorize the software, simply input the mixer's serial number on the website.

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 192kHz / 24-bit recording and playback

Cue mix allows controlled blending of direct inputs with other signals for zero-latency recording

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

Professional Production Content

Content

Pro Tools | First and Waveform OEM professional software and plugin packages included

The DAW Essentials Bundle for Waveform OEM includes 16 powerful plugins like Equalizer, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter

Included software from Avid, including Pro Tools | First

An industry standard for decades, 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.

In addition to the powerful plug-ins within Pro Tools | First, this mixer comes with the exclusive Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 fantastic plug-ins, including:

Avid 304E EQ: Add musical warmth with a treble and bass equalizer with sweepable mid control

Avid 304C Compressor: Tweak the clarity, balance, and rhythmic feel of music with this optical-modelled compressor

BBD Delay: Create delay, chorus, and vibrato effects based on a classic guitar pedal

Black Op Distortion: Add rich distortion based on a classic distortion pedal

Black Shiny Wah: Achieve the famous classic tones of a respected wah pedal

Black Spring Reverb: Get the twang and space of a vintage amplifier

C1 Chorus: Emulates a classic chorus pedal

DC Distortion: Dial-up a range of overdriven tones with this Avid custom distortion effect

Eleven Lite: Get the sound of popular guitar amps and speaker cabinets

Flanger: Create esoteric sounds with this homage to vintage and modern flangers

Graphic EQ: Sculpt frequencies with ease

Gray Compressor: Add warmth to tracks based on a vintage Ross compressor

Green JRC Overdrive: Get the coveted sounds of a classic IC overdrive pedal

In-Tune: Keep your instruments in tune with this digital tuner

Orange Phaser: Create interesting effects with this phase shifter based on a classic design

Roto Speaker: Recreate the sounds of a Leslie rotary speaker cabinet

Sci-Fi: Add an analog synth-type ring and frequency modulation

Studio Reverb: Create natural-sounding reverb and ambient effects

Tape Echo: Add vintage analog delay and chorus effects

Tri Knob Fuzz: Get the Hendrix tone with this fuzz box based on one of the first fuzz pedals

Vari-Fi: Create the effect of audio changing tape speed

Vibe Phaser: Add phase-shift and rotary speaker effects

White Boost: Boost gain without colouring tone