The ProFX8 mixing desk by Mackie offers the perfect solution for small bands, solo artists or budding producers with a budget to stick to. The 8 channel desk offers on-board 32bit FX, 4 low noise XLR mic inputs, USB input and output and a graphic EQ.
Mackie have really put some thought into which effects to add to their ProFX mixers, with several different size reverbs, some nice chorus effects and some expensive sounding reverbs, you wont spend hours trawling through useless unusable effects. The unit also comes with an on-board graphic EQ so that the band can tune their own sound to suit whichever venue you may be playing in.
Integrated USB I/O takes the pain out of recording. Just connect the ProFX8 to a laptop, start up your included copy of Tracktion 3 Music Production Software (or almost any DAW software out there) and you can record the whole mix. You can even stream music from your laptop.
With a rugged build and a price that will not break the bank, the ProFX8 is the solution to get the perfect live sound for your band.
Professional 8-channel Compact Mixer with onboard effects and USB I/O
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
Built-like-a-tank 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
Mic/Line Inputs 3-pin XLR Microphone x4
1/4" Phone Mono Line x2
L/R Stereo 1/4" Phone Line x3
L/R Stereo RCA Phono Line x1
1/4" Phone Mono Line/Instrument x1
Mains Inputs No
In-Line Inputs/Returns No
Aux Sends MON Send - 1/4" Phone
FX Send - 1/4" Phone
Aux Returns ST Return - 1/4" L/R
Inserts 1/4" TRS Phone
All Mono and Instrument / Line Inputs
BUS (Group) Outputs MAIN Left/Right - L/R Stereo 1/4" Phone
USB I/O
Main Output MAIN Left/Right - L/R Stereo 1/4" Phone
USB I/O
Tape I/O L/R RCA Phono
Monitor Outputs Headphones - 1/4" TRS Phone
EQ Section Channel EQ
Low Cut 100Hz, -18dB/Octave
High Shelving: +/- 15dB @ 12kHz
Mid Peaking: +/- 15dB @ 2.5kHz
Low Shelving: +/- 15dB @ 80Hz
Solo/Mute No
Channel Level Control Rotating Pot Controls
Trim/Gain Control Rotating Pot Controls
Phantom Power +48V
Metering Stereo Peak LEDs
Frequency Response 20Hz to 30kHz
(Mic input to an output, gain at unity) +0dB/-1dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -127dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Min Input to Main Output < 0.005% @ +4dBu output
Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz
680W
Dimensions (HxWxD) 14.05 x 11.41 x 3.58" (357 x 290 x 91mm)
Weight 7.1 lbs (3.2kg)
For the PC
Microsoft Windows XP SP 2 or Vista 32 RTM or higher
Pentium 4, Celeron, or Athlon XP processor
256 MB RAM
For the Mac
Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.2
G4 processor
256 MB RAM
