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Mackie ProFX16

Model: ProFX16
16-Channel Professional Effects Mixer with USB

The ProFX16 is the clear solution for any midsized venue or band that needs great sound, but doesn’t have the budget or space for tons of outboard gear. To lose the rack, built-in tools like compression and graphic EQ are crucial. The ProFX16 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 “Pro” in ProFX stands for Pro. Professional tools, rugged build quality, space-saving footprint…everything you need.

The ProFX16 is loaded with 10 Mackie low-noise mic preamps, 3-band EQ with sweepable mid, integrated “Gig-Ready” effects, precision 7-band GEQ and more. It has all the right tools, each and everyone designed to sound great. Perfect for portable applications, the ProFX16 is housed in an ultra-tough enclosure with impact-resistant sidecheeks. Plus, road warriors can simply rack-mount the ProFX16 for additional protection.


 

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.

Smooth, Simple Compression
Compressors are a critical tool for both live sound and recording. The ProFX16 features four dedicated in-line compressors, delivering simple, sweet dynamic control with the single twist of a knob. Use the compressors on channels 5-8 for vocals, bass or anything that’s dynamic and needs to sit a little better in the mix. Finally, you can stop obsessing about the vocal level and riding the fader like it’s going out of style.

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 ProFX8 is no exception. All of its tender bits are securely encased in a solid steel chassis. No only that, the impact-resistant side pieces are made of ultra-tough ABS, adding extra protection where it is most likely to fall…not that you drop things.

PA Made Painless
Simple is better. A utility mixer like the ProFX8 is an integral part of a ludicrously simple Mackie PA system that sounds great. The only choice is whether to go “active” or “passive” with your loudspeaker setup.

Active— Just add Mackie SR, SA, SRM 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

The legendary quality of Mackie loudspeakers combined with the utility of the ProFX8 is a lethal combination that will suit just about any size venue. Just add enough speakers, and you’re golden.


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.

  • 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 MonitorsUSB 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 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

General Specifications
Frequency Response: (Mic to any output, gain at unity)
20 Hz to 40 kHz: +0dB/-1dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): (20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth)
Mic in to Main Out(+4 dBu Output): <0.01%
Noise Characteristics: Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 150Ω Source Impedance Equivalent Input Noise)
Mic In to Insert Send out, max gain: -128 dBu
(Residual Output Noise)
All Outputs, master levels off, all channel levels off: -95 dBu
All Outputs, master levels unity, all channel levels off: -85 dBu
All Outputs, master levels unity, one channel level unity: -85 dBu
Attenuation/Crosstalk: Adjacent Inputs, 1 kHz: -90 dB
Fader Off, 1 kHz: -75 dBu
Mute Switch/Break Switch Mute, 1 kHz: -100 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): (Mic In to Main out, max gain 1 kHz) 1kHz: 70 dB gain
Maximum Levels: All inputs: +22 dBu
Main Mix XLR: +28 dBu
All outputs: +22 dBu
Impedance: Mic In: 3.3 kΩ
Channel Insert Return: 10 kΩ
All other Inputs: 20 kΩ
Tape Output: 1 kΩ
Phones Output: 25 kΩ
All other outputs: 120Ω
Physical Dimensions and Weight: Front Height: 1.7 in / 44 mm
Rear Height: 3.8 in / 97 mm
Depth: 16.0 in / 407 mm
Width: 18.7 in / 475 mm
Net
Weight: 13 lb / 5.9 kg
AC Power Requirements: Power Consumption: 40 watts
Universal AC Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Operating Temperature: 0° - 40°C, 32° - 104°F
 Equalization:
Mono Channels
Low: ± 15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mid: ± 15 dB 100 Hz - 8 Hz
High: ± 15 dB @ 12 kHz
Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave @ 100 Hz
Stereo Channels
Low: ± 15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mid: ± 15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
High: ± 15 dB @ 12 kHz
Maximum Voltage Gain:
Mic Input Channel to:
Insert Output: 50 dB
Tape Output: 60 dB
USB Output: 50 dB
1/4" Main Output: 70 dB
XLR Main Output: 76 dB
Monitor Send: 85 dB
FX Send: 90 dB
Mono Line Input Channel to:
Insert Output: 30 dB
Tape Output: 40 dB
USB Output: 40 dB
XLR Main Output: 56 dB
Monitor Send: 65 dB
FX Send:
70 dB
Stereo Line Input Channel to:
Tape Output: 30 dB
USB Output: 30 dB
XLR Main Output: 46 dB
Monitor Send: 55 dB
FX Send: 60 dB
Tape Input to:
XLR Main Output:
36 dB
USB Input to:
XLR Main Output:
36 dB
Stereo Return to:
Monitor Output: 30 dB
XLR Main Output: 26 dB
Digital Effects: I/O: Mono Input/Stereo Input
Number of Presets: 16
Phantom Power: 48 VDC to all Mic channels at once
Meters: Main L/R Mix
Two Columns of 12 segments each:
OL (+20 dBu), +15, +10, +6, +3, 0 (0 dBu), -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30
7 Band Graphic EQ: Frequency Centers: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k
Gain: ± 15 dB
Assignable to Main or Monitor Bypassable
USB: Format: USB 1.1
I/O: Stereo Input/Stereo Output
A/D/A: 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz

     
   

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