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Onyx Satellite
They took two of their acclaimed Onyx mic preamps,
hooked them to top-notch 24-bit/96kHz capable A/D and D/A converters, and
wrapped the whole thing in a sleek, portable FireWire bus-powered pod you
can take anywhere to record. When you return to your studio, just plug into
the Base Station instead of repatching your whole I/O scene. The Base Station
has full control room functionality, as well as surround volume control.
Complete with Tracktion 2 software, this innovative system gives you superior
sound quality and flexibility.
Thinking of the Ensemble from Apogee? You should
also consider the Onyx 1200F. Twelve of their flagship Onyx mic preamps
make the Onyx 1200F the preeminent choice for full-band recordings over
FireWire. Add to this30x34 I/O, onboard DSP matrix mixer, mastering-grade
192kHz converters, along with standalone functionality and you've got one
serious FireWire interface. But they didn't stop there they also included
A/B Monitor Switching and Talkback control room functionality. You can mix
from stereo all the way up to 7.1 surround and generate four discrete headphone
feeds, all through simple FireWire connections to your Mac or PC. They've
even included Tracktion 2 Music Production Software and Final Mix Mastering
Tools to round out the package. Very Impressive.
Tracktion 2.1 Software Update
Serious musicians looking to record music with minimum distraction or compromise, meet Tracktion 2. Powerful new features include MIDI loop recording, MP3 import/export, control surface mapping, and more. But don't worry, its simple, elegant interface is still there so you can focus on being creative, not frustrated by your software.
Mackie Mixing Tools
The "best bundle in the 'biz" just got better with new reverb,
autopanner, EQs and compressors.
Opens the door to controlling hardware FX and sound
modules, guitar processors, keyboards and more from the comfort of the mixing
sweet spot. A library of 180+ instruments and effects processors is included.
Advanced users can expand the library with custom profiles, then share them
with others on an upcoming website. Ultra-flexible layouts allow mapping
parameters of multiple devices on a single C4 page. Ideal for keyboard players,
recording engineers, sound designers, guitarists and more. Works on virtually
any Mac or PC.
Quad Comp/Gate
Powerful four-channel rackmount 24-bit digital compressor/limiter and gate/expander designed for world-class sound and performance in fast-paced live sound settings.
Quad EQ
Programmable four-channel processor with pristine digital 30-band Adaptive-Q
equalization, sound pressure level (SPL) metering and real-time analysis
(RTA) in a single powerful, 2-rack space unit. Simultaneous EQ and RTA display.
Onyx 24·4 and Onyx 32·4
Building upon the legendary SR24.4 and SR32.4 consoles, the Onyx 4-Bus Series retain their popular and convenient 24- and 32-channel footprints. Enhanced features include a full complement of flagship Onyx mic preamps, new 4-band Perkins EQ, 100mm faders, a 6X2 matrix and a built-in stereo compressor/limiter- all at a price that won't break the bank.
Onyx 24·4 - 20 Onyx preamps, 2 stereo channels
Onyx 32·4 - 28 Onyx preamps, 2 stereo channels
S408 Precision Passive 2-Way Loudspeaker
Touring-quality sound is now available in a small package thanks to Tetrad technology, designed in collaboration between EAW and Mackie. Four 8" LF drivers, a 1.75" HF driver, and an oversized horn produce superb sound over a broad coverage pattern. Flyable, arrayable, and perfect for main PA and stage monitor use.
S410s Precision Passive Subwoofer
This perfect companion subwoofer for the S408 features 750W RMS power
handling (3000 W peak) and an integrated 180Hz low pass filter. Four 10"
LF drivers for enhanced transient response and efficiency vs. a single 18"
driver.
M·2000, M·3000 and M·4000
These superior-quality Class-H amps;deliver up to 4000W of the cleanest power you've ever heard, thanks to Adaptive Slewing and their next-generation Fast Recovery circuitry. Plus, M-Series amps amps pack twice the number output transistors versus the competition. This means they'll sound and perform great, even in the most extreme conditions.
M2000 325W per side, 8 Ohms Stereo
M3000 475W per side, 8 Ohms Stereo
M4000 650W per side, 8 Ohms Stereo
Thanks to new hardware expansion options, their TT24 flagship digital live console just got even more powerful.
Lets up to six musicians dial in their own personalized headphone and monitor mixes from five sources plus effects. In the studio or on-stage, musicians are happier with finer control over their mixes, and the engineer is freed to focus on getting the best sounds from the band.
Four-channel rackmount stereo headphone amplifier with a master input
and separate, user-selectable direct input for each channel.
Four new "Super Active" loudspeakers take our award-winning Active designs to the next level. Extensive acoustic design and tuning by the world-renowned EAW engineering team, high-definition neodymium drivers, maximized power, and totally recalibrated electronics.
Mackie's most affordable 2- and 3-way professional Active loudspeakers-large-format sound, real 18mm Baltic birch plywood cabinets, and integrated "no-hassle" active electronics. Three-way SR1530z features an optimized wide-dispersion WaveFront horn for wide 90° x 40° coverage and the ultimate in vocal intelligibility.
New SRM Series New PPM Series M·800 FUSSION Series OS Version 2.0 Hardware Options EFX Series
Mackie announced at NAMM the introduction of the new Mackie Compact VLZ Pro(tm) series of affordable, professional audio mixers. The new line offers several new internal features and benefits, which place these compact mixers at the top level of studio-grade mixing.
All three mixers in the compact product family line feature new Precision-Engineered XDR(tm) Extended Dynamic Range Premium Studio-Grade mic preamps. The new XDR mic preamps offer an ultra-wide 60dB gain range with ultra-low noise and the highest headroom in their class. These high performance Mackie mixers can be thought of as ultra-premium mic preamps that just happen to have mixers attached to them.
The new line will replace the current Compact VLZ line and is being marketed to Mackie's core product market base which includes home and project studios, local and regional club bands, club PA systems, major touring applications, secondary mix, broadcast and post-production applications, theater and multimedia applications.
Performance specifications have been considerably improved over the already outstanding ratings of the original Mackie Compact VLZ line.
Key Features of the Mackie Compact VLZ Pro(tm) series include:
The new Mackie Compact VLZ Pro(tm) series of affordable, professional audio mixers are planned to start shipping to domestic Mackie retail dealers in January, '99.
Mackie introduced their new SRM450 Active Sound Reinforcement Monitor and the SRS1500a Active Sound Reinforcement Subwoofer.
Mackie has taken the technology and features found in expensive, high end touring systems, and combined them with 50 years of transducer technology developed by RCF (Radio Cine Forniture, whom they purchased last yeatr), to develop a world class, affordable speaker system.
Mackie intends this introduction to establish a new product category; Active Sound Reinforcement Monitors.
The SRM Series was conceived and developed by an international team of Mackie engineers and designers. The active electronics are designed and manufactured in Mackie's Woodinville, Washington facility while speaker components are built at Mackie's RCF factory in Reggio Emilia, Italy; soon to renamed Mackie Europe.
"Active is the only way to do it right. And our wide dispersion, studio quality horns are the only way to let the entire audience hear it," commented Marcelo Vercelli, Product Manager for Mackie Designs Acoustic Division. "The SRM450 is so precise, so powerful and so accurate, we refuse to call it a PA speaker. It has the audio quality of a studio monitor. As far as features and performance are concerned, the SRM 450 is far and away superior to anything else available in its price range," added Vercelli.
The SRM450's horn design is a unique three-piece assembly derived from high-end studio monitor technology where wide dispersion and precise reproduction of voice and high frequencies is critical. This is the first time anyone has tried this technology in a high powered, sound reinforcement application coupled with high output compression drivers. The result is an extremely smooth off axis response, which allows everyone in front of the SRM450 to experience the same high-resolution audio no matter where they are seated.
The SRM450 has a new combination mic/line level control incorporating studio quality low noise mic preamp technology. This is built directly into the SRM450 allowing the enclosure to also function as a complete stand-alone PA system.
The SRM450 is the most sophisticated, versatile portable sound reinforcement speaker ever developed. It has the fidelity and performance found in Mackie's award winning HR824 Active Near Field Studio Monitors in a tough, portable and easy to use composite enclosure. The SRM450 is a monitor, not a PA speaker.
Mackie also showed a high output, low distortion extended bass reproduction enclosure that is ease to add to any system called the SRS1500a Active Sound Reinforcement Subwoofer. Of course, the SRS1500a is ideally suited to work with Mackie's SRM450 Active Sound Reinforcement Monitor.
The SRS1500a is a compact, high output sound reinforcement subwoofer system. The SRS1500a contains a 15" high precision long throw woofer and utilizes a road tested, bullet proof Mackie FR Series 600 watt High Current Amplifier to provide bone jarring bass reproduction (126 dB output). The amp is fully integrated into the enclosure and is cooled by a massive polished heat sink. Its small footprint and height make it an extremely versatile and portable low frequency speaker system, and its diminished size also makes it ideal for use in fixed installations where smooth integration within the architecture and design is critical.
The SRM Active Sound Reinforcement System is designed for a wide range of applications from entry level MI customers to AV rental houses. This truly is a"Swiss Army Knife" for sound reinforcement applications. Everybody involved with PA systems, rental and fixed installations is a target customer.
Mackie has announced the introduction of the PPM Professional Powered Mixer Series. The new Mackie professional-quality, high-performance powered mixers have been designed specifically for applications such as local and regional club bands, rehearsal rooms and general gigs, small-to-medium club PA systems, small-to-medium houses of worship, and corporate AV.
Mackie is introducing five models of the PPM Professional Powered Mixer Series that include:
Three Mono Models
Two Stereo Models
The new Mackie PPM Professional Powered Mixers are planned to start shipping to domestic Mackie retail dealer locations in the First Quarter of '99.
Mackie announced the introduction of the new M·800 FR Series(tm) premium power amplifier. The M·800 provides premium quality sound and reliability and offers a flexible set of usable features at an affordable price. The M·800 is also the newest member of Mackie's highly successful FR Series power amplifier family.
Mackie's introduction of the M·800 rounds out the family of premium grade, professional-quality, full-featured power amplifiers. The line includes the M·1400, M·1400i and the newly released powerhouse amp, the M·2600.
The M·800 is destined for local and regional club bands, small-to-medium club and concert PA systems, DJ applications for installed and mobile facilities, small-to-medium houses of worship, theater installations, and musical instrument amplification applications (bass, keyboards, guitar).
Maximum Power Ratings are:
The M·800 is planned to begin shipping to local domestic Mackie dealers in March, '99.
Mackie introduced a proprietary line of new active sound reinforcement products, The FUSSION Series Active Sound Reinforcement Speakers. With the introduction of this technology, Mackie is creating a paradigm shift in the pro audio speaker market.
As a result of the 1998 acquisition of Italian speaker manufacturer Radio Cine Forniture (RCF), which has 50 years of loudspeaker development and manufacturing experience under it's belt, Mackie now has a world class acoustics manufacturing plant and the engineering resources required to be a dominant player in the professional speaker market segment. In that acquisition, Mackie also acquired FUSSION Audio of Costa Mesa, California.
"Application of this technology in the studio monitor market has become completely accepted as exemplified by the Mackie HR824's Active Near Field Studio Monitor's phenomenal success," remarked Marcelo Vercelli, Mackie Designs Product Manager, Acoustics Division.
"The focus of our development has been on three families of active speaker products. The flagship is the FUSSION 3000 Active Full Range Sound Reinforcement Speaker System. We believe active is the only way to do it right. The FUSSION 3000 is a full range 3-way active speaker that incorporates state of the art technology to deliver unparalleled output with the lowest possible distortion and highest clarity. It is ideal for use in sound reinforcement applications when precise reproduction of transients, high levels of intelligibility and compact size are required. Mackie has used active speaker technology to create a new standard in a "flown array" package. The FUSSION Series is a High Precision / Extreme Output line of speakers and will be made available to a selected number of Pro Audio dealers. Pro Sound dealers and contractors involved with professional PA, rental and fixed installations are our key targets for the FUSSION Series," added Vercelli.
The FUSSION 3000 is the first professional sound reinforcement speaker system to completely create an ideal union between speakers, compression drivers and amplifiers. To ensure long term reliability and performance, the amplifier cards and processor are mounted to a huge three square foot heat sink eliminating the need for fans and dramatically extending life expectancy while eliminating maintenance cycles.
The input and control panel offers unprecedented signal routing flexibility. All connections are via XLR connectors. There is a main input with a loop through output for connection of other enclosures. Additionally, there is a "sub-out" connector for connection to an active subwoofer system like the FUSSION 1800AS. This output incorporates a low pass filter for delivering a line level signal below 85Hz. For sound reinforcement situations where "fill" speakers are needed, there is a "fill-out" output connector with level and (0º - 180º) phase control. The FUSSION 3000 can run on 115V AC or 220V AC and features soft start circuitry that eliminates "pops" and precisely controls inrush surges.
The FUSSION 2000 is a compact, 3-way high output, medium throw, active speaker system. It features specially designed, high output transducers including a special eight inch, horn loaded midrange which allows the FUSSION 2000 to generate extremely low distortion (<.05%) at full power. The midrange operates between the frequencies of 500Hz and 2,500 Hz eliminating the placement of a crossover point in the middle of the critical voice frequency range. The result is super smooth phase and power response that deliver extraordinary intelligibility at extreme output levels. Frequencies above 2,500 Hz are reproduced by a 1.75" titanium diaphragm compression driver mounted to a 90 x 75-degree horn with a 1" exit throat. The FUSSION 2000 delivers deep bass through the use of two 12" high output woofers.
The FUSSION 800wa Active Stage Monitoring Speaker System is specifically designed for stage-monitoring applications where high output, wide dispersion sound reproduction is desired. The 800wa has an extremely low profile (10.5") and dramatically improves the sight lines of any stage. Active 800wa's can easily create a sophisticated monitoring system where each monitor can be individually mixed and set up with the user's personal preferences.
The FUSSION 800wa is a High Resolution, 2-way, low profile active stage monitoring speaker system. It features two specially designed, high output mid-bass transducers and a 1" exit throat compression driver mounted on a studio quality waveguide. The system is powered by a high current, low distortion 250-watt amplifier located within the speaker enclosure.
The eight-inch mid-bass transducers and waveguide are mounted at angle so they are ideally positioned facing the performer lowering the profile of the enclosure. The waveguide is the same as the one used in Mackie Designs HR824 active studio monitor system. High frequency information is reproduced by a Mackie High Precision M44 compression driver.
The FUSSION Series 1800SA (and 1800S) is an extreme output, active subwoofer system. Designed to live on the road, this subwoofer system is a "double-18" design broken down into two individual enclosures that make load in and load out quick and easy. It incorporates a 3000 watt high efficiency amplifier system and two front loaded, high precision 18-inch woofers mounted within their own cabinets. Connection and setup is a breeze, take your subwoofer line level signal and plug it in.
The FUSSION 1800SA is specifically designed to work with the FUSSION 1800S. The system has been specially designed to meet the rigors of powering high excursion 18" woofers. By being placed inches away from the driver within its own protected enclosure, the amplifier enjoys several benefits. First it sees constant impedance and a non-reactive load which substantially extends its life and increases performance. It also sits on a mammoth heat sink that eliminates the need for fans and eliminates service cycles. A tremendous benefit of having the amplifier located within the subwoofer cabinet is the speed with which power is delivered. This is achieved by eliminating heavy gauge, expensive speaker cables.
Mackie's Real Time Operating System is the unique, high-speed system software running all functions of the D8B. Version 2.0 for the D8B is a significant new upgrade that is truly feature-laden and is made available at no charge to the user.
"Our customers are never short on ideas for future products and never shy to share them with us," commented Bobb Haskitt, Product Manger, Digital Technology at Mackie Designs Inc. "The software architecture of the D8B enables us to implement new customer suggestions on a regular basis, so the D8B actually gets newer with age. With version 2.0, we've implemented lots of customer requests."
Here are a few of the features implemented in the new V2.0 Mackie Real Time OS:
Four User-Selectable types of EQ consisting of
British H/P
British EQ
4-Band Parametric
20/20 EQ
Stunning New Graphic Automation Editor
Solo Latch
Solo Isolate
Surround Bus Solo Isolate
Record Safe
Gorgeous new Fat Channel Overview Window
Compressor and Gate Input, Output and Reduction Metering
Channel list that includes MIDI send and receive commands on all 97 faders (over 4 banks), Linking of multiple consoles
Mackie has several hardware options for the popular Mackie Digital 8·Bus mixing console. The Mackie Digital 8·Bus features a unique hardware design that allows for customer-specific expansion and customization of the powerful Digital 8·Bus console. Nine card slots in the back of the D8B allow users to add a mix of I/O, effects and sync card options.
The Apogee Low Jitter Clock I/O, the PDI·8 8-channel Professional Digital Interface and the 24-Bit DIO·8 Expansion Card have been scheduled for release over the course of First Quarter (Q1) '99. The UFX Universal FX Card is planned for release during Second Quarter (Q2) '99.
The Apogee Low Jitter Clock I/O card is the result of the combined commitment of Apogee and Mackie engineers to achieve the highest possible sonic quality and sync clock accuracy.
Bobb Haskitt, Product Manager, Digital Technology for Mackie Designs states an often overlooked fact in an all digital studio by those new to such a system,
"Professional recording studios usually require a common sync clock that is distributed to all the digital devices in the studio. Since digital devices run on separate clocks, it's important that they are all properly synchronized to insure the highest accuracy and best sonic quality achievable."
"When Mackie set out to build an optional sync card for the Digital 8·Bus, we sought a solution that would ensure the most accurate clocking possible. The accuracy, clarity and fidelity of a digital console's converters are determined by the accuracy of the systems clock. We weren't willing to make any compromises when it came to clock sync, so we went to the company with the best reputation in the world for A/D converters and the clocks that control them. We turned to Apogee Electronics. The Apogee Low Jitter Clock I/O card is the result of Apogee and Mackie coming together once again to offer our customers the highest quality audio solutions."
Even home and project studios need to be aware of this need if they plan on using a digital mixer, digital recorder, computer and digital efx processers together.
The Apogee Low Jitter Clock I/O card features one BNC input connector for receiving word clock from external sources such as standard video clock-to-word clock converters, workstations, or an additional D8B. There is also an additional BNC connector for word clock output. Mackie expects to ship the card in fist quarter 1999.
The PDI·8 is a newly designed 8-channel professional digital interface that supports 24-Bit AES/EBU format. Each stereo input features extremely high quality, real time, sample rate conversion if desired. Apogee's UV22 Super CD Encoding process, for recording to 16-Bit media, is available on the card's outputs as well. The PDI·8 AES/EBU expansion card can be used in any of the Tape I/O expansion slots or the Alt I/O slot on the D8B and can be combined with any other optional I/O card.
The PDI·8 has one DB25 connector that requires a 25-pin to AES/EBU breakout cable (with four XLR male and four XLR female connections on the other end). Cable not included. The PDI·8 requires version 2.0 Mackie Real Time OS.
The 24-Bit DIO·8 card is an I/O expansion card designed to interface with Tascam DA-Series multitrack tape machines and the original Alesis ADAT. These popular recorders are 16-Bit devices. Since Alesis and other companies have adopted higher resolution formats (20-Bit and 24-Bit), Mackie is now making available the DIO·8 as a 24-Bit interface card. Current DIO·8 users can have their cards upgraded from 16-Bit to 24-Bit as needed, at no charge, by their local Mackie Designs Digital Systems dealer or distributor.
The UFX Universal Effects Card is the processing engine required to run many third-party software plug-in applications on the D8B. The UFX card is a powerful expansion option that is capable of running up to four effect processes simultaneously on each card. Up to four UFX cards can be added to the Mackie Digital 8·Bus.
Mackie's Third-Party software applications will be announced individually as the products near completion. Stay tuned for significant continuing developments for the Mackie Digital 8·Bus mixing console, which features a unique, open software architecture that allows users to expand the capabilities of the console as their professional needs demand.
The new Compact EFX mixers are designed to handle the most demanding needs of the live, gigging musician and are especially well suited for local and regional touring systems, club bands, small-to-medium club PA systems, small-to-medium houses of worship, corporate AV applications, and small-to-medium theater installations.
Key features of the new Mackie Compact EFX' Series Professional Audio Mixers include:
The new Mackie Compact EFX Series Professional Audio Mixers are available in 12, 16, and 20 channel configurations and are planned to start shipping to domestic Mackie retail dealer outlets this Spring.
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