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Model: ProFX8
8-Channel Professional Effects Mixer with
USB
The ProFX8
offers a complete and truly professional feature set, perfect for
solo performers, small performing acts or any small venue that
needs it all, without the hefty price tag. There’s even USB
I/O for recording the set. The “Pro” in ProFX stands
for Pro. Professional tools, rugged build quality, small
footprint…everything you need.
The ProFX8 is fully stocked, featuring four Mackie high-headroom,
low-noise mic preamps, 3-band EQ, a built-in DI for direct
connection of a guitar or bass, integrated effects, precision
7-band GEQ and more. All of these great features are housed in a
rugged enclosure, in true Mackie “Built-Like-A-Tank”
tradition. The ProFX8 has the right set of great-sounding tools to
make your gig sound better and run smoother.
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Live Sound Toolbox
Your job is to make things sound good. Maybe you’re a solo
performer playing covers at a Vegas hotel bar. Perhaps you have the
honor of being the “engineer” of your band and not only
do you play bass, you’re also in control of the mix. No
matter what the situation is, 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. The ProFX8 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 a 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 ProFX8 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 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 during
breaks. Once you get home, record more tracks or use the ProFX8 to
playback some tunes during the next BBQ. Unless you’re a
vegetarian…not that there’s anything wrong with
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
ProFX8. 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.
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Professional 8-channel
Compact Mixer with onboard effects and USB I/O
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4 low-noise,
high-headroom Mackie mic preamps with easy LED metering
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32-bit RMFX™
processor with 16 “Gig-Ready” reverbs, choruses and
delays
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Precision 7-band
graphic EQ for tuning Mains or MonitorsUSB I/O for recording shows
and music playback via Mac or PC
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3 full stereo channels
plus extra stereo return for keyboards, external effects or stereo
playback devices
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60mm faders for input
channels, returns and Main/Monitor masters
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3-band active EQ (80Hz,
2.5kHz and 12kHz) on all channels
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Hi-Z input for direct
connection of guitar, bass and other instruments
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Insert, 100Hz low cut
filter, and 48V phantom power on all mic channels
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Stereo RCA tape I/O
with input level control
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Headphone output with
separate rotary level control
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Balanced XLR and
balanced/unbalanced ¼-inch Main outputs
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FX mute with remote
control via footswitch
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Break switch mutes all
channels for music playback between sets
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Built-like-a-tank steel
chassis with rugged, yet stylish ABS sidecheeks
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"Planet Earth"
switching power supply for worldwide use
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Includes Tracktion
3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC
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General
Specifications |
Frequency
Response: |
(Mic
to any output, gain at unity)
20 Hz to 30 kHz: +0dB/-1dB |
Total
Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): |
(20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth) Mic in to Main Out:: <0.05% @ +4 dBu Output |
Noise
Characteristics: |
(20 Hz to 20 kHz,
150Ω Source Impedance Equivalent Input Noise)
Mic In to Insert Send out, max gain: -127 dBu (Residual Output Noise)
All Outputs, master levels off, all channel levels off:
-95 dBu
All Outputs, master levels unity, all channel levels off:
-90 dBu
All Outputs, master levels unity, one channel level unity:
-85 dBu |
Attenuation/Crosstalk: |
(1 kHz relative to +10 dBu, 20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, Mic In,
1/4" Main Out, Gain @ unity) Channel Mute switch engaged:
-90 dBu
Channel Fader down: -90
dBu |
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
(CMRR): |
(Mic In to Insert
Send out, Unity) 1kHz: 70 dB
gain |
Maximum
Levels: |
All inputs: +22 dBu
Main Mix XLR: +28 dBu All
outputs: +22 dBu |
Impedance: |
Mic In:
3 kΩ Channel Insert
Return: 10 kΩ Ch 1
Instrument input: 1
MΩ
All other Inputs: 20
kΩ
Tape Output: 1.1 kΩ
Phones Output: 25 kΩ
All other outputs: 120Ω |
Physical Dimensions and Weight: |
Height: 14.05 in /
357 mm Depth: 3.56 in /
91 mm Width: 11.41 in /
290 mm Weight: 7.1 lb /
3.2 kg |
AC Power
Requirements: |
Power Consumption:
20
watts
Universal AC Power
Supply: 100-240 VAC, 50-60
Hz
Power Connector: 3 Pin
IEC |
Equalization: |
High Shelving: ± 15 dB @ 12
kHz Mid Peaking: ±
15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Shelving: ± 15 dB @ 80
Hz Low Cut Filter: 18
dB/octave, 100 Hz |
Maximum Voltage
Gain: |
Mic Input
Channel to:
Insert Output: 50 dB
Tape Output: 60 dB
USB Output: 60 dB
1/4" Main Output: 70 dB
XLR Main Output: 76 dB
Monitor Send: 75 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:
55 dB
FX Send:
70 dB |
Tape Input
to:
Tape Output: 20 dB
USB Output: 20 dB
XLR Main Output: 36 dB |
USB Input to:
Tape Output:
20 dB
USB Output:
20 dB
XLR Main Output:
36
dB |
Stereo Return to:
Tape Output:
10 dB
USB Output:
10 dB
XLR Main Output:
26
dB |
Effects Return to:
Tape Output:
10 dB
USB Output:
10 dB
XLR Main Output:
26 dB
Monitor Send:
25
dB |
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Digital Effects: |
I/O: Mono
Input/Stereo Input Number of Presets: 16 |
Channel
Levels: |
Set
LED: 0 dBu (normal operating
level) OL LED: -1 dB
before channel clipping measured post-EQ,
pre-fader |
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 |
Phantom
Power: |
48
VDC to all Mic channels at once |
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