Mackie CFX20-MKII

The CFX20 mkII mic/line channels have unbalanced inserts and input trim controls with individual Zero Level LEDs, 3-band EQ with swept midrange, and 100 Hz low cut filters. Each channel strip has a 60 mm log-taper fader, one external, and one internal/external effects send; plus two aux sends, pan, mute, solo (PFL), and bus assigns. This mixer allows two separate stage monitor mixes to be created with their own effects levels. . Built to exacting standards for incredible durability, new impact-resisting rubber side panels have been fitted to the entire series—additionally, the entire line has been updated ergonomically with Onyx Series knobs and new graphics, for better visibility in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Best of all, the great CFX20 mkII mixer comes at a suggested retail price significantly lower than the original CFX series. Now that’s progress!

Thanks to our massive digital R&D efforts of the past seven years, we've developed sophisticated 32-bit digital effects that rival dedicated outboard processors. Our EMAC effects sound clean and realistic–especially compared to the crude, jangling 16-bit effects on most of the other “effects” mixers. EMAC stands for Extended Multiplication and Accumulation. In nongeek terms, that means no loss of internal precision during audio processing. We started with the best proprietary reverb, delay and modulation algorithms our engineers could devise, then added 32-bit internal processing for a difference you'll definitely hear.

Like all Mackie mixers, the CFX mkII Series is designed for rugged, day-in and dayout road use. Their sturdy-yet-light steel monocoque construction houses rugged, double-sided SMT-plated fiberglass circuit boards, and 2.36” faders with ultra-tight lip seals for keeping out contaminants. Now Onyx style knobs are mounted so they “ride” just above the steel chassis and absorb impacts without transferring damage to the internal components. Furthermore, they're designed to last, thanks to comolded potentiometers that don't get brittle and scratchy sounding with age.

Features:

• 20 channels (16 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line)
• 32-bit EMAC™ digital effects with 9 reverbs, 4 delays, phaser, chorus, flange
• 2 effect parameter controls and EFX wide spatial expander
• External and internal EFX sends
• EFX to Monitor control
• Genuine high-headroom Mackie microphone preamps
• Nine-band stereo graphic equalizer
• Inserts on all mic channels and main mix
• True 4-bus design with direct sub outs and L/R assign
• 2 Pre/Post aux sends and internal/external FX sends
• 3-band EQ with swept mid (100 Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line
• 4-band EQ on stereo line channels
• Pan, Mute, PFL solo on each channel
• 100 Hz low-cut filters on all mic/line channels
• Subwoofer output from built-in 18 dB/octave, 75 Hz crossover
• Break switch mutes all channels
• Headphone output with level control
• Tape/CD inputs with level control assignable to Main Mix
• Logarithmic taper 2.36" faders
• 12V BNC lamp jack
• 48V phantom power