MACKIE QUADCOM Details
Developed in collaboration with Acuma Labs and SIA software, Mackie is proud to introduce the Quad Series—24-bit rackmount processors that combine friendly, analog-style interfaces with the precision, convenience and reliability of next-generation digital processing. The Quad EQ and the Quad Comp/Gate start with no-compromise 24-bit circuitry, all-new digital algorithms, and the legendary ease-of-use which has become a Mackie hallmark. These processors offer instant storage and recall of frequently used scenarios, while their intelligent features and intuitive control panels make them ideal for use in fast-paced live settings. Taken together, the Quad EQ and Quad Comp/Gate are powerful and road-ready additions to any serious live sound toolbox.
Four Channels of Powerful Compression and Gating
The Mackie Quad Comp/Gate is a state-of-the-art four-channel rackmount digital compressor/gate designed for world-class sound. Its compression/limiting and gating/expansion algorithms were written by the digital gurus at Acuma Labs to provide a very wide range of high-quality, instantly usable settings. With 99 user definable snapshots for calling up, say, a favorite bass or vocal compression sound, the Quad Comp/Gate makes it much easier to get consistently fast, great-sounding mixes versus analog compressor/gates.
But it doesn’t stop there. The Quad Comp/Gate’s built-in Key Filtering function provides independent gating and compression based on an adjustable triggering frequency, and features a convenient Key Listen—so you can easily dial-in and monitor the specific range of frequencies while you’re in the mix. A Side Chain input allows for triggering the compression/gating using external signals. And the Quad Comp/Gate’s “Auto” feature senses input transients to automatically adjust attack and release times—eliminating the “pumping” effect associated with compression triggering.
A Study in Simplicity
Of course, none of the Quad Comp/Gate’s bells and whistles would matter for live sound engineers if it wasn’t amazingly fast to use. So the front panel is intuitively laid out with ultrabright 12-segment metering, multi-color backlit buttons and nine backlit push-button knobs with LED collars to indicate settings from a mile away. You simply press the channel(s) you wish to process and adjust the knobs accordingly. Channels can be operated independently or stereo-linked with a single button press, making global FOH limiting adjustments fast and convenient. For maximum flexibility, the Quad Comp/Gate’s rear panel includes both 1/4” TRS and XLR connections, TRS Side Chain send and return, and a “Planet Earth” power supply, which operates on voltages between 100 and 240v.
• 4 channels of 24-bit digital compression/limiting and gate/expansion
• Custom algorithms developed by Acuma Labs
• Individual gain reduction and output metering per channel
• Individual key filtering per comp and gate channels
• 99 snapshots for instant store and recall of settings
• Stereo Linking of channels A and B, C and D
• Intuitive, easy to use front panel
• Professional input/output connections (XLR & TRS)
• Additional external side chain connections
• “Planet Earth” Power Supply (100-240VAC 50/60Hz)
Mackie Quad Comp/Gate
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