Mackie PROFX8

The ProFX8 is ideal for smaller performing acts or small venues that don’t have the space for a ton of outboard gear.  USB I/O lets you record the show or stream music straight from a laptop.  The mixer is loaded with four Mackie high-headroom, low-noise mic preamps, 3-band EQ, a built-in DI for direct connection of a guitar or bass, integrated "Gig-Ready" effects, precision 7-band GEQ and more - housed in an ultra-tough solid steel chassis with additional impact-resistant sidecheeks.

The RMFX™ (Running Man FX) 32-bit effects processor brings "Gig Ready" effects to your mixes.  It features 16 FX known for their utility and usability.  Small, medium and large room reverbs with a mix of warm and bright characteristics, simple, rich choruses, and an array of practical delays enable you to create professional mixes.

Through the ProFX8's USB I/O, you can connect it to a laptop, start up your included copy of Tracktion 3 Music Production Software (or almost any DAW software out there) and record the whole mix.  The ProFX8 is also ideal for playing music from your laptop, mixing in additional tracks to recordings made on the mixer, or for the playback of pre-recorded mixes.

The ProFX8's "USB Thru" switch allows for an impressive live/recording setup when using performance software like Ableton Live or Reason.  When gigging, stream the output of your performance software (or iTunes, for that matter) into the ProFX8. Combine that signal with anything plugged into the mixer, and send the whole thing back to the computer for recording.

The ProFX8 is the central part of creating a Mackie PA system:

• Active: Add Mackie SR, SA, SRMv2 Series Active Loudspeakers or SWA Series Active Subwoofers
• Passive: Add a Mackie FR or FRS Series Stereo Power Amplifier and S200 or C Series Precision Passive Loudspeakers

Features:

• 4 low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps with easy LED metering
• 32-bit RMFX™ processor with 16 “Gig-Ready” reverbs, choruses and delays
• Precision 7-band graphic EQ for tuning Mains or Monitors
• USB I/O for recording shows and music playback via Mac or PC
• 3 full stereo channels plus extra stereo return for keyboards, external effects or stereo playback devices
• 60mm faders for input channels, returns and Main/Monitor masters
• 3-band active EQ (80Hz, 2.5kHz and 12kHz) on all channels
• Hi-Z input for direct connection of guitar, bass and other instruments
• Insert, 100Hz low cut filter, and 48V phantom power on all mic channels
• Stereo RCA tape I/O with input level control
• Headphone output with separate rotary level control
• Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced ¼-inch Main outputs
• FX mute with remote control via footswitch
• Break switch mutes all channels for music playback between sets
• Tough steel chassis with rugged, yet stylish ABS sidecheeks
• "Planet Earth" switching power supply for worldwide use
• Includes Tracktion 3 Music Production Software for Mac or PC

NOTE: Please see the attached specifications sheet (under "Documents") for a full list of specifications for the ProFX8.