Expected to arrive sometime next month, Mackie has upgraded their ProFX series of analog audio mixers to Version 3.0. The ProFXv3 series is a complete redesign of their previous ProFX mixers with Onyx mic preamps, a revamped GigFX Effects Engine and 2×4 24-Bit / 192kHz USB recording. The additional features and enhanced design give the ProFX series more versatility for employment in clubs, bars, and venues, as well as home studios, live streaming and video applications. Also included with the purchase of any ProFXv3 model is Pro Tools | First, and the exclusive Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 Avid plug-ins. The ProFXv3 Series is available in the 6-Channel ProFX6v3, 10-Channel ProFX10v3, 12-Channel ProFX12v3, 16-Channel ProFX16v3, 22-Channel ProFX22v3, and 30-Channel ProFX30v3 flavors.
Mackie’s ProFXv3 Series mixers start with their flagship Onyx mic preamps that offer noise and distortion performance to ensure the cleanest signal path possible and up to 60dB of gain. The all-new GigFX High-Resolution Engine offers 24 effects including reverbs, delays, and much more. The built-in USB interface offers a professional upgrade in recording quality, bringing sample rates up to 192kHz. The USB’s 2×4 I/O is great for creating two mixes on your computer. A dedicated Blend knob allows you to easily choose between monitoring your DAW output and direct latency-free monitoring or a blend of both, perfect when recording alongside pre-recorded tracks.
Mackie’s new partnership with Avid provides ProFXv3 users with not only the Pro Tools | First digital audio workstation to get things started, but also a nice Musician Collection bundle with 23 Avid plug-ins, including the popular 304C Compressor and 304E Equalizer, a $500 value. In addition, users will also get the multi-award-winning Waveform OEM DAW software with their DAW Essentials Collection of 16 plug-ins. This is an incredible value considering the entry level ProFX6v3 will probably “street” at $149.
The Mackie ProFXv3 Series Professional Effects Mixers with USB will be available next month — $199.99 for the ProFX6v3, $299.99 for the ProFX10v3, $429.99 for the ProFX12v3, $649.99 for the ProFX16v3, $919.99 for the ProFX22v3, and $1169.99 for the ProFX30v3.
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