Mackie has expanded its ProFXv3 lrecording/live streaming series with three new ‘plus’ models.
Promising high performance in a portable, compact package, the new ProFX6v3+, ProFX10v3+ and ProFX12v3+ bring a host of additional features including switchable USB recording modes, bi-directional Bluetooth audio, and a GigFX+ effects engine with 12 customisable effects, including Mackie’s EQ and one-button compression. A full-colour LCD assists seeing, editing, saving and recalling preset parameters on the fly.
A stream or performance is captures at 192kHz, 24-bit via the built-in USB-C audio interface. Three recording modes are available – Standard Mode captures a full mix, including GigFX+ effects and EQ; Interface Mode sends a clean mix with no effects or EQ, for mizing in DAW software; and Loopback Mode enables computer audio to be mixed into a recording for video game streaming or playing music over backing tracks.
Inputs include mic inputs featuring Mackie’s Onyx mic preamps delivering up to 60dB of gain with ultra-low noise with 48V phantom power, 100Hz low-cut filters, and Hi-Z switches to connect instruments, and stereo 3.5mm aux inputs. Monitoring is via the headphone output, using the blend knob to mix between the direct signal and DAW output for latency-free monitoring.
Bluetooth audio can be used to bring in backing tracks wirelessly from a smartphone, or to patch in a caller for a live presentation or podcast, with Mix Minus monitoring to prevent callers from hearing an echo.
Waveform OEM recording software is included.
ProFXv3+ mixers will be available via Mackie’s website and at participating retailers at: ProFX6v3+ US$249.99; ProFX10v3+ US$329.99 and ProFX12v3+ US$419.99.
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