Get a Grip with Mackie's Big Knob Studio Command System
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January 15, 2004
Mackie introduced today a compact monitor switching, source selection and communications box for DAW-based studios known as the Big Knob Studio Command System. The first Mackie product of its kind, Big Knob is designed for professional and project studio owners who record with computer-based systems and need the essential control room functions absent from many of today's software-based systems.
Big Knob's name is inspired by its most prominent feature -- a large, convenient volume knob that provides easy access for precise level adjustments. Also handy are three buttons for quick switching between three sets of studio monitors, a built-in Talkback microphone, Input Source Select for up to four different stereo sources, dual headphone outputs with an independent headphone mix bus, as well as Mono, Mute and Dim switches.
A host of rear-panel connections include a dedicated DAW mix input as well as three independent 2-track stereo inputs, each with variable gain control as well as +4dB and --10dB selection buttons. Three 2-track stereo outputs also provide +4dB and --10dB selection buttons. Other connections include a DAW Phones Mix Input, a Phono preamp input, outputs for up to three sets of control-room monitors as well as one set of in-studio monitors and a Talkback Foot Switch input.
The Mackie Big Knob Studio Command System will begin shipping in Q2, 2004 and has a suggested retail price of $384.99 USD.
Key Features:
- Tabletop level control / monitor switcher / source selector & talkback box
- Big, convenient volume knob for precise level adjustments
- Switch between 3 sets of studio monitors
- Built-in Talkback microphone for easy communication with musicians
- Monitor 3 independent Stereo inputs plus Mix input
- Dual Headphone outputs with independent headphone mix bus
- Phono preamp for turntable connection
- Perfect for computer-based studios
For more information, visit their web site at www.mackie.com. |
