Mackie 402-VLZ3 Premium 4-Channel Ultra-Compact Mixer

The ultra-compact 402-VLZ3 Premium 4-Channel Mic/Line Mixer builds on the legacy of Mackie?s top-selling VLZ mixers. Two studio-grade XDR2? (Extended Dynamic Range) mic preamps and proprietary Active EQ give the 402-VLZ3 its high-headroom, low-noise functionality. Its super-sleek, extra-rugged steel chassis is packed with useful features like 2 switchable Hi-Z instrument inputs, assignable stereo RCA input, phantom power for condenser mics, and bright 8-segment stereo meters. Thanks to the 402-VLZ3, you can now get exceptional sound quality and performance in an amazingly small footprint?at an astonishingly low price.

Price: $129.99

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Mackie CFX-12MKII 12 Channel Audio Mixer with 32 bit digital effects/regular

Mackie's Digital Engineering staff contributed sophisticated EMAC 32-bit digital effects that are the equal of outboard processors. They spent a ridiculous amount of time perfecting a graphic EQ section. And they packed the CFX Series mic/line mixers with extra features.

Price: $719.00

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What makes Mackie grow. (Mackie Designs Inc.): An article from: Music Trades

This digital document is an article from Music Trades, published by Music Trades Corp. on September 1, 1995. The length of the article is 2083 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: What makes Mackie grow. (Mackie Designs Inc.)
Publication: Music Trades (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1995
Publisher: Music Trades Corp.
Volume: v143 Issue: n8 Page: p82(6)

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Price: $5.95

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Mackie PROFX12 12- Channel Compact Effects Mixer with USB

The ProFX12 is the perfect choice for smaller performing acts, solo performers or for small venues that don't have the budget or space for a ton of outboard gear. The ProFX12 has everything needed to make your gig sound great and is really easy to operate. Plus, USB I/O lets you record the show or stream music straight from a laptop. The ProFX12 is loaded with six 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. All the right tools, housed in an ultra-tough enclosure with additional impact-resistant sidecheeks, protecting your investment from the rigors of the road.

The perfect choice for smaller performing acts, solo performers or for small venues that don't have the budget or space for a ton of outboard gear. Click to enlarge.

Precision 7-band graphic EQ for tuning Mains or Monitors.

32-bit RMFX processor with 16 "Gig-Ready" reverbs, choruses and delays.

6 low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps with easy LED metering

Mackie's ProFX Series
On-stage or off, the ProFX Series Compact Effects Mixers with USB offer the most complete and professional feature set in the compact effects mixers category. Mackie low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps ensure pristine signal while LED metering and 60mm faders on each channel keep levels in check. Sweeten the mix using the 3-band active EQ and integrated RMFX 32-bit processor, which offers an arsenal of 16 "Gig-Ready" effects. Easily tune mains and monitors with 7-band stereo graphic EQ and capture the mix or stream house music from a laptop using built-in USB I/O. Also, in true "Built-Like-A-Tank" tradition, protective ABS sidecheeks offer additional impact resistance to the already rugged solid steel chassis. It's everything you need to get the job done well, every single time. Simply professional--ProFX.

Live Sound Toolbox
Smaller performing acts typically play in places that may not have an engineer on hand. In fact, someone from the band might have double-duty as "The Sound Guy" for the group. If you are reading this, chances are that's you. Let us pander to your obviously higher intellect… you are a professional and you need the tools to get the job done perfectly each and every show. High-headroom mic preamps with great-sounding effects, channel EQ, a built-in DI, plus precision GEQ to tune-up the room or monitor mix. Sounds good, right? The ProFX12 comes with all these features—it is truly the perfect live sound toolbox.

"Gig-Ready" RMFX Effects
The all-new RMFX (Running Man FX) 32-bit effects processor brings "Gig Ready," useable effects to your mixes. Why scroll through hundreds of bizarre effects, like "ghost ambience?" Yeah, like anyone even knows what that means. Or how about winners like "delay+phaser2", which you'll never use in a million years. Those other mixers will leave your fingers raw from all the scrolling you have to do. The RMFX processor features 16 solid FX that are known for their utility and usability. Small, medium and large room reverbs with a mix of warm and bright characteristics puts your mix in the right space. Simple, rich choruses and an array of practical delays enable you to create professional mixes without requiring a two-hour sound check. Basically, we've delivered the choicest parts of a full rack of gear, right at your fingertips, that is easy to master, allowing you to look and sound really good at your next gig. Really, really good.

Record and Stream via USB
With all the right tools for the job, the ProFX12 allows you to create memorable mixes, but even with all those features, portability is paramount and you can't be burdened with lugging around additional equipment. No worries, integrated USB I/O takes the pain out of recording. Just connect the ProFX12 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 during breaks. Once you get home, record more tracks or use the ProFX12 to playback some tunes during your next party. Unless you're anti-social, don't have the right kind of place for a party or are just sick of buying food and beverages for everyone. In that case, you can play back whatever talk-radio show you listen to when alone.

Not only that, the innovative "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 ProFX12. Combine that signal with anything plugged into the mixer, and send the whole thing back to the computer for recording. Archiving your integrated live performances has never been easier!

Legendary Mackie Durability
Mackie is known for building mixers that are "Built-Like-A-Tank," and the ProFX12 is no exception. All of its tender bits are securely encased in a solid steel chassis. Not only that, the impact-resistant sidecheeks are made of ultra-tough ABS, adding extra protection where it is most likely to fall…not that you drop things.

Budget Friendly
The ProFX Series Compact Effects Mixers strike the perfect balance. They offer all the right tools to get the job done well, sport the popular compact footprint that Mackie is known for, and are also the most budget-friendly of all the Mackie sound reinforcement mixers. Our competition either doesn't have the expansive feature set of the ProFX Series, or they simply will not survive the test of time. You are investing in your mixer and the ProFX will be there for you at every gig, ready to roll.

ProFX12 Features

• Professional 12-channel Compact Mixer with onboard effects and USB I/O
• 6 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
• 4 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 1/4-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

What's in the Box
Mackie ProFX12 Mixer, USB Cable, Power Supply, Software CD, User's Manual

Price: $359.99

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Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro Mixer

This 14x2x1 mixer includes Mackie's new XDR (eXtended Dynamic Range) mic preamps with sound quality matching or exceeding the performance of $500 to $2000-per-channel esoteric preamps.

Price: $519.99

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MACKIE/BEHRINGER LEGAL UPDATE: An article from: Music Trades

This digital document is an article from Music Trades, published by Music Trades Corp. on March 1, 1998. The length of the article is 467 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: MACKIE/BEHRINGER LEGAL UPDATE
Publication: Music Trades (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 1998
Publisher: Music Trades Corp.
Page: 32

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Price: $5.95

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Mackie PROFX8 8-Channel Compact Effects Mixer with USB

Mackie’s 8-channel ProFX8 Compact Mixer with integrated effects is the complete and simple solution for small to mid-size performance venues. Four Mackie low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps ensure pristine signal while LED metering and 60mm faders on each channel keep levels in check. Sweeten the mix using the 3-band active EQ and integrated RMFX™ 32-bit processor, which offers an arsenal of “Gig-Ready” effects. Easily tune mains and monitors with 7-band stereo graphic EQ and capture the mix or stream house music from a laptop using built-in USB I/O. Also, protective ABS side panels encase the already rugged solid steel chassis. Simply professional—ProFX8.

Price: $299.99

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Mackie RM1402-VLZ Rackmount Brackets for 1402-VLZ Pro & VLZ3

Rackmount kit for the Mackie 1402VLZ Pro

Price: $56.99

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Mackie 802-VLZ3 8-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer

The ultra-compact 802-VLZ3 Premium 8-Channel Mic/Line Mixer builds on the legacy of Mackie?s top-selling VLZ mixers. Three studio-grade XDR2? (Extended Dynamic Range) mic preamps and proprietary 3-band Active EQ give the 802-VLZ3 its high-headroom, low-noise functionality. Its super-sleek, extra-rugged steel chassis is packed with an extensive feature set, including 5 full channel strips, a dedicated Stereo Return channel, a comprehensive control room section, phantom power for condenser mics, and bright 12-segment stereo meters. The 802-VLZ3 delivers the same phenomenal sound and performance that makes the makes the 1604-VLZ3 prized in studios and on stages around the globe.

Price: $259.99

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Mackie Onyx 820i FireWire Recording Mixer

The feature-packed and performance-optimizing Onyx 820i is the most compact and desk-friendly version of the Onyx-i Series. With eight channels, three Onyx mic preamps, two aux sends, talkback, flexible control room routing and a variety of Perkins EQ configurations, there is plenty of analog goodness to go around. Plus, FireWire I/O lets you route all channels, auxes and the master L/R to nearly any DAW for recording and return a stereo signal to the control room or into a channel for mix integration. The 820i packs a big punch in a very small package.

8-channel premium analog mixer with integrated 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including: Pro Tools M-Powered 8 (Requires purchase of driver upgrade at www.mackie.com) Logic SONAR Cubase Ableton Live Final Cut Pro 3 Onyx boutique-quality mic preamps 3-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on mic/line channels 3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels Hybrid mono/stereo channel with 4-band Perkins EQ 8x2 FireWire routing, including aux sends and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels Stereo playback from DAW, returned to control room or into channel for integration into mix Built-in DI on first two channels for direct connection of guitars, bass, etc. Individual 48V phantom power switches on all mic inputs Talkback section with built-in mic and flexible routing "Planet Earth" switching power supply for worldwide use Optional rack kit available

DAW-Friendly Doesn't Even Begin to Cover It
Mackie-designed gear is more often than not the result of customer interaction and suggestion. After all, we are making gear for you. For years, our customers have been asking for the freedom to work with any DAW they choose. So when we designed the Onyx-i series, we took this suggestion to heart. We are very proud that Onyx-i mixers are more DAW-friendly than any other interface ever. Onyx-i mixers are qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools M-Powered 8* Logic, SONAR, Cubase, and more. Now, dedicated Mackie customers can enjoy using their Mackie mixer with the world's most popular DAW. And Pro Tools M-Powered 8 users now have a variety of new--and different--tools to use with their favorite DAW. It's a win-win situation.

*Pro Tools M-Powered 8 users will need to purchase the Mackie Universal driver upgrade available at Mackie.com.

Deep FireWire Integration
The Onyx-i Series features deeper FireWire integration than any other mixer out there and offers immensely powerful routing capabilities:

• Wet or Dry?--Every channel on the mixer can be routed pre or post EQ to the computer, allowing you to choose whether to implement "EQ to tape" or not.
• Studio Quality Effects--All aux sends are routable to the computer, allowing you to utilize your computer as a powerful FX engine by implementing your favorite plug-ins in a live scenario.
• Preserve Your Mix--Master L/R is routable to the computer for recording your analog mix. Burn and sell CDs of the mix at the end of the gig!
• Mix Integration--Stereo return from the computer can be routed to either the control room for instant monitoring or to a stereo channel for mix integration.
• Latency-Free Overdubs--Having a "real" mixer has its benefits. Latency-free overdubs are simple since you are using an analog mixer. No more wasted time dealing with the complicated "DSP" mixers commonly used on standalone interfaces.

The flexibility offered by the 820i allows you to work faster and more intuitively than ever before. Imagine a world where your recording sessions run smoothly, every single time. Dream of a live sound mix that is both archived for history and simultaneously recorded multi-track for later mixing. No need to dream, the 820i is here.

Premium Analog Mixer
When it comes to the high pressure environment of a recording session or live performance, you simply cannot beat the stability and reliability of an analog mixer. With features honed over 20 years of design by some of the legends in the industry, the Onyx-i Series mixers are simply the best sounding full-featured analog mixing boards available to the modern sound engineer.

The 820i has a plethora of analog features that are sure to please. First off, there are three Onyx mic preamps which have been proven as some of the best boutique quality preamps available today. That is, without having to re-mortgage your house in order to pay for all the inputs you need. Then there’s the Perkins EQ, which offers highly musical Q filter without sacrificing the precise control that Mackie EQs are known for. Two mono mic/line channels feature 3-band Perkins EQ with a sweepable mid, the stereo line channels have 3-band EQ and (talk about flexibility) a unique hybrid channel features 4-band Perkins EQ. So, regardless of the type of signal you need to input, there is sure to be a channel with the right EQ for the application. Other analog tools include two aux sends with pre/post fader assignment, allowing for monitor mixes, effects loops or additional headphone mixes. There are built-in DIs on the first two channels for direct connection of guitars or bass and a dedicated talkback section with a built-in mic that lets you easily communicate with band members while on stage or recording. With all these proven, great-sounding analog features, it is easier than ever to create a memorable mix.

Smacks of Quality
The Onyx 820i offers a tremendous collection of professional analog features and extremely deep DAW integration, but it is so much more than that. The sleek, modern design might even tempt you build a museum quality display for your engineer friends to admire. Plus, since it’s a Mackie, you can be sure that it is "built like a tank" and will survive years of abuse.

Any audio company can cram a bunch of inferior components into a chassis and, believe us, a lot of them do. This is never the case with a Mackie mixer. Everything about the Onyx-i Series smacks of quality, because only the most quality, high-end components are used throughout the entire signal path. At the front end, you have the pristine signal boost offered by the Onyx mic preamps, which will likely get routed through the legendary Perkins EQ. The signal then passes through a series of sealed rotary knobs, which keep dust and grime out of the potentiometer. Then your mix hits the summing bus, which has been custom-designed to offer the highest possible headroom while preserving the sonic quality offered by the aforementioned components. Maybe you assigned the signal to stream across the FireWire outputs. If so, they had the pleasure of passing through the high-quality Cirrus analog-to-digital converter on their way to your computer. Or maybe you were overdubbing and streamed your backing tracks from your DAW and integrated them into the mix. In that case, you can thank the ridiculously high-end AKM digital-to-analog converter for the immaculate quality of the playback. These converters are extremely high-quality and easily rival the most esoteric (and expensive) interfaces out there today. From start to finish, no matter how you use it, the 820i offers the quality demanded by industry professionals.

Software Requirements:
For PC

• Microsoft Windows 7 32 / 64, Vista 32 / 64 RTM, or XP SP 2
• Pentium 4, Celeron or Athlon XP processor
• 512 MB RAM

• Mac OS X 10.4.11 – 10.6.2
• G4 processor
• 512 MB RAM

Price: $649.99

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