Mackie Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller | Interface
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Mackie Big Knob Series: Always In Touch With Your Professional Audio Needs
Now with three products in the Big Knob lineup, studios of any size will benefit from the professional source/monitor selection and precise level control that made the original such a popular choice. Plus, with the addition of high-resolution Onyx™ USB recording and playback, studios get a powerful, hybrid solution that is truly greater than the sum of its parts.
The Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller | Interface Has 3 Sources and 2 Monitor Outputs At An Affordable Price
Designed for Small Studios and Podcasting Solutions, Mackie's Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller | Interface supports high quality 192 KHz Sample Rates at 24 bit resolutions. It even supports 2 Headphone Outputs for live monitoring in real time, making this an affordable way for budding Podcasters to provide studio quality product before your revenue streams start to pay off.
Everything You Need In One Place
The Big Knob Studio combines premium 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 sources, including USB playback from your DAW and switch between studio monitors. The 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 and Big Knob Studio+ are the ultimate compact studio solutions; just add monitors.
Features
This Mackie Big Knob Studio 3x2 Monitor Controller / Interface Does It All
Professional source and monitor selection:
- Choose between 3 sources and 2 monitor pairs
- Classic Big Knob volume control
- independent trim on all sources and monitor outs
- Mono, mute and dim functions
Flexible 2x2 USB recording interface:
- Two boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps including phantom power for condenser microphones
- High-resolution 192kHz / 24-bit recording and playback
- Cue mix allows controlled blending of direct inputs with other signals for zero-latency recording
- Choice of recording paths provide flexibility for applications like podcasting
Comprehensive feature set for professional studios
- Flexible source connections including convenient 1/8in (3.5mm) input for your smartphone
- Dual headphone outs with independent level control
- Built-in talkback mic for easy communication with artists
- 16-segment high-resolution input source metering
Additional Information:
Specifications
| Make and Model | Mackie 3x2 Monitor Controller | Interface |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Big Knob Studio |
| Frequency Response | Unity Gain, +4dBu Input: All Inputs: ±0.5dB, 20 ~ 20,000kHz All Outputs: ±0.5dB, 20 ~ 20,000kHz |
| Noise | 150Ω Terminated, 22kHz Bandwidth Mic Inputs to Outputs (EIN): < -125dBu RMS, A-weighted Line Inputs to Outputs: < -90 dBu RMS, unweighted |
| Distortion (THD+N) | Unity Gain, 1kHz@ +4dBu Input, 80kHz bandwidth All Inputs to Outputs: <0.01% unweighted |
| Crosstalk (Between L/R Channels) |
Unity Gain, -1 dBFS Input: Mic Inputs to Outputs: < -60dB @ 1kHz Line Inputs to Outputs: < -60dB @ 1kHz |
| Attenuation | Muted: -60dB Dim: -20dB |
| Max Levels (Before Clipping) |
All Inputs: +22dBu All Outputs: +22dBu |
| Inputs | Female XLR: balanced / unbalanced Female 1/4in: balanced / unbalanced Female 1/8in: balanced / unbalanced |
| Outputs | Female 1/4in: balanced / unbalanced |
| USB | USB 2.0, 24-bit / 192kHz |
| Power | Input: 100 ~ 240Vdc, 0.75A, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 163 x 251 x 81mm |
| Weight | 1.6kg |
