Mackie Big Knob Studio+ 4×3 Studio Monitor Controller and Interface
Big Knob Series Monitor Controllers & Interfaces
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Studios of any size can benefit from the professional source/monitor selection and precise level control of the Big Knob Series. 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.
More
Than meets the eye
Sure, we all know the Mackie Big Knob is the go-to monitor controller for studios the world over. But, now that we’ve added in the high-resolution goodness of an Onyx recording and playback solution, Big Knob truly becomes the nerve center for your studio. Or, if you are looking for excruciatingly simple volume control/monitor switching, the Big Knob Passive delivers at an amazing price. No matter what size studio, Big Knob is always at the top of the recording studio equipment shopping list.
Mackie Big Knob Studio+ Monitor Controller/USB Audio Interface Features:
- Studio monitor controller and USB audio interface
- Dual Onyx preamps for recording high-fidelity, low-noise audio
- Easily switch between four input sources and three monitor pairs
- Trim controls allow you to balance the volume of different pairs of monitors
- Talkback for communicating with artists
- Headphone outputs for artist monitoring
- Stereo aux input for connecting music player for reference tracks
- Large volume knob for easy level adjustments
- Handy buttons for Mono, Mute, and Dim
- Dedicated amp-driven Studio Out for headphone distribution systems
Mackie Big Knob Specs
Inputs | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Inputs 4 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Inputs 2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Cue Input 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Stereo Input 1 x 3-Pin XLR Talkback Mic Input |
Outputs | 2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced 2-Track Line Outputs 6 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor Outputs 2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor/Line Outputs 2 x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Outputs |
Footswitch Input | 1 x 1/4″ TRS |
USB I/O | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-B |
Resolution | 24-Bit / 192 kHz |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB, Unity Gain, +4 dBu Input) |
Noise | Mic Inputs to Outputs: < -125 dBu RMS, A-Weighted (150 Ohms Terminated, 22 kHz Bandwidth) Line Inputs to Outputs: < -90 dBu RMS, Unweighted (150 Ohms Terminated, 22 kHz Bandwidth) |
THD + N | <0.01% Unweighted (Unity Gain, 1 kHz at +4 dBu Input, 80 kHz Bandwidth) |
Crosstalk | < -60 dB at 1 kHz (Unity Gain, -1 dBFS Input) |
Attenuation | Muted: -60 dB Dim: -20 dB |
Maximum Input Level | +22 dBu |
Maximum Output Level | +22 dBu |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.75 A via Universal Power Supply |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 6.8 x 11.9 x 3.2″ / 17.3 x 30.2 x 8.1 cm |
Weight | 4.6 lb / 2.1 kg |
Package Weight | 6.545 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 15.4 x 9.55 x 5.65″ |