Features highlights
record audio directly into Pro Tools M-Powered (not included) :
industry-standard format
use with Pro Tools M-Powered, Live, Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer and SONAR : compatibility
10-bit touch-sensitive motorized faders :
totally intuitive mixing and editing
built-in 18 x 14 FireWire audio interface :
no additional hardware required
8 phantom-powered mic/line preamps :
pro input right on board
assignable rotary encoders :
control mixes, effects and synths
LCD display :
full track and parameter readout
dedicated transport controls and jog/scrub wheel :
seamless session flow
ADAT Lightpipe, S/PDIF and word clock I/O : total digital connectivity
Features
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Control |
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8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders |
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1 touch-sensitive motorized master fader |
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8 assignable rotary encoders and large LCD for channel or plug-in functions |
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record enable, select, solo and mute buttons on each channel |
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channel +/- and bank +/- keys |
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illuminated transport controls for record, play, stop, fast forward and rewind |
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jog/scrub wheel with mode switch |
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zoom key with 4 directional keys |
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dedicated keys for in/out points, locate, region nudge, loop and more |
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A/B headphone source switch for cue auditioning |
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function LED display for each channel |
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I/O |
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8 analog mic/line inputs (1/4” TRS and XLR balanced) each with signal/peak indicators and mic/line switch |
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4 analog outputs (1/4” TRS balanced) |
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ADAT Lightpipe I/O |
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front panel instrument input (1/4” TS) switchable for input 1 |
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S/PDIF digital I/O |
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1 x 1 MIDI I/O with activity LEDs |
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FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectivity |
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word clock I/O (BNC) |
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phantom power |
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2 stereo headphone outputs (1/4” TRS) with independent level controls |
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Kensington lock port |
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Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7, Ableton Live 5 , Logic*, Cubase*, Digital Performer*^ and SONAR* . |
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* DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic Control or HUI protocol.
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Specifications
Mic Inputs (A/D) |
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| Input Impedance |
3.4k Ω |
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| Maximum Input Level at Minimum Gain |
-3dBu, balanced |
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| Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk |
< -110dB @ 1kHz |
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| SNR |
-104dB, A-weighted |
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| Dynamic Range |
104dB, A-weighted |
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| THD+N |
0.00188 % (-94.6dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1kHz |
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| Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB |
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| Preamp Gain |
55dB |
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| Phantom Power |
48 Volts DC @ 16mA |
Instrument Input (A/D) |
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| Input Impedance |
560k Ω bal/280k Ω unbal |
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| Maximum Input Level at minimum gain |
+14 dBu bal/+11.8 dBV unbal |
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| SNR |
-100dB, A-weighted |
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| Dynamic Range |
100dB, A-weighted |
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| THD+N |
0.00243 % (-92.3dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1kHz |
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| Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz |
Line Inputs (A/D) |
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| Input Impedance |
20k Ω bal/10k Ω unbal |
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| Maximum Input Level at Minimum Gain |
+10dBu bal/+7.8dBV unbal |
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| Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk |
< -110dB @ 1kHz |
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| SNR |
-104dB, A-weighted |
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| Dynamic Range |
104dB, A-weighted |
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| THD+N |
0.00243 % (-92.3dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz |
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| Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz |
Line Outputs (D/A) |
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| Output Impedance |
300 Ω bal/150 Ω unbal |
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| Maximum Output Level |
+10dBu bal/+1.8dBV, unbal |
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| Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk |
< -109dB |
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| SNR |
-110dB, A-weighted |
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| Dynamic Range |
110dB, A-weighted |
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| THD+N |
0.00205 % (-93.8dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz |
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| Frequency Response |
20Hz to 22kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz
20Hz to 44kHz, +/- 0.2dB @ 96kHz |
Headphone Output (D/A) |
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| Maximum Output |
-2.9dBV at THD+N < 0.03% into 32 Ω |
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| Working Range |
24 to 600 Ω |
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| Analog Ports |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
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| S/PDIF Digital I/O |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
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| ADAT Digital I/O |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
Digital Parameters |
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| Converter Bit Depth |
24 bits |
Size and weight |
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| Size: |
20” x 18.5” x 4.25” |
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| Weight: |
27.8 lbs |
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Compatibility
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Pro Tools M-Powered 7^ or greater |
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All Pro Tools systems (MIDI control only) |
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Logic* (version 7.1.1 or greater) |
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Cubase* (version 3.1 or greater) |
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Ableton Live 5 (version 5.02 or greater) |
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Digital Performer*^ (version 4.6 or greater) |
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SONAR*^ (version 4.02 or greater) |
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ASIO 2 |
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GSIF 2 |
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Core Audio |
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* DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic Control or HUI protocol.
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Minimum System requirement (PC)
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Pentium 3 – 800MHz or higher (may be higher for laptops) |
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512 MB RAM |
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Windows XP (SP2) |
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DirectX 9.0c or higher |
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Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card |
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Minimum System requirement (Mac)
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Macintosh G3 800MHz or G4 733MHz higher (may be higher for laptops) |
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512MB RAM |
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Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.2 |
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Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card |
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*G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported |
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