Mackie Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller and Interface

Get Balanced Listening Levels and Zero Latency Overdubbing with the Mackie Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller and Interface

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency Response 0 dBu Input: ±1 dB, 10 Hz – 30 kHz
• Distortion (THD+N) 0 dBu Input @1 kHz: <0.005 %
• Crosstalk (20 Hz – 20 kHz) 0 dBu Input @1 kHz: <–85 dB
• Attenuation Muted: –100 dB
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio A–weighted: <–100 dB
• Maximum Levels
  • All inputs: +22 dBu
  • 1/4" outputs: +15 dBu
• Input Type
  • Female 1/4" balanced / unbalanced
  • Female 1/8" unbalanced
• Output Type
  • Female 1/4" balanced / unbalanced
• Physical Dimensions and Weight
  • Height: 3.1 in / 79 mm
  • Width: 5.4 in / 137 mm
  • Depth: 5.6 in / 142 mm
  • Weight: 2.2 lb / 1.0 kg

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