Mackie ProFX8 8Ch. Compact Effects Mixer

MACKIE PROFX8 Details

On-stage or off, the ProFX Series Compact Effects Mixers offer the most complete and professional feature set in their class. Features like integrated 32-bit RMFX™ “Gig-Ready” effects and 7-band graphic EQ enhance the sound of your shows, with minimal effort. Mackie low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps ensure pristine signal from the start and ABS sidecheeks offer additional impact resistance to the already rugged steel chassis. Simply professional-ProFX.

Mackie’s 8-channel ProFX8 Compact Mixer with integrated effects is the complete and simple solution for small to mid-size performance venues. Four Mackie low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps ensure pristine signal while LED metering and 60mm faders on each channel keep levels in check. Sweeten the mix using the 3-band active EQ and integrated RMFX™ 32-bit processor, which offers an arsenal of “Gig-Ready” effects. Easily tune mains and monitors with 7-band stereo graphic EQ and capture the mix or stream house music from a laptop using built-in USB I/O. Also, protective ABS side panels encase the already rugged solid steel chassis. Simply professional-ProFX8.

Features:

Professional 8-channel Compact Mixer with onboard effects and USB I/O
4 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 Monitors
USB I/O for recording shows and music playback via Mac or PC
3 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

MACKIE PROFX8 Specs

Noise: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 150 Ohm 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

Distortion: 20Hz – 20kHz
THD+N, SMPTE IMD (Mic input to Main output) <0.05% @ +4 dBu output

Common Mode Rejection Ratio
1 kHz (Mic input to Insert Send output) 60dB gain at unity

Frequency Response
20Hz – 30kHz (Mic input to any output, gain at unity) +0 dB/-1dB

Crosstalk: 20Hz – 20kHz
Adjacent Inputs -90 dB @ 1 kHz
Inputs to Outputs -90 dB @ 1 kHz
Fader Off -90 dB @ 1 kHz
Mute Switch/Break Switch Mute -90 dB @ 1 kHz

Maximum Levels
All Inputs +22 dBu
Main Mix XLR +28 dBu

All other outputs +22 dBu
Impedances
Mic in 3 kilohms
Channel Insert return 10 kilohms
Ch 1 Instrument Input 1 Megaohm
All other inputs 20 kilohms
Tape out 1.1 kilohms
Phones out 25 ohms
All other outputs 120 ohms

Channel EQ
Low Cut 100 Hz, -18dB/Octave
High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz

Digital Effects
I/O Mono Input/Stereo Output
Number of Presets 16 Mackie-designed presets

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, and -30

7 Band Graphic EQ
Frequency Centers: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k
Gain: ±15dB
Assignable to Main or Monitor
Bypassable

USB
Format: USB 1.1
I/O: Stereo Input/Stereo Output
A/D/A: 16 Bit, 44.1kHz/48kHz

Phantom Power
48 VDC to all Mic channels at once

AC Power Requirements
Voltage Range: 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 20 Watts
Power Connector: 3 Pin IEC

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