The Mackie Big Knob Passive monitor controller provides switching between two sets of inputs and two sets of studio monitor speakers. Passive circuitry means your audio signal will remain true to its source, while a large volume knob makes it easy to make level adjustments while you're mixing. Handy buttons for Mono, Mute and Dim put necessary monitoring functions at your fingertips.

The Mackie BIG KNOB is a compact, moderately priced, tabletop control room speaker selector and router unit, that effectively replaces the monitoring section of a mixing board in the often console-less professional and project DAW recording studio. The versatility of this unit invites possible use as an audio control center for a more elaborate home stereo or Home Theater system, as well.<br><br>The BIG KNOB actually has one, in the form of a large, robust, high precision volume control knob that services a generous array of selector switches and monitoring options. Speaking of volume, this is a very high output piece of gear, with lots of headroom.<br><br>The BIG KNOB switches are all equipped with activity LED indicators, and the built in Talkback mic, dual Headphone outputs, and main Studio Outs all provide an independent volume control knob. The rear panel Monitor and Studio Out connector sections, in addition to each of the source inputs, are equipped with individual trim controls, as well. All function switches, selector switches, and connectors are very clearly labeled and ruggedly housed; the emphasis in the design of the BIG KNOB is on intuitive setup, simplified navigation, and clean sound. The refreshingly sleek and modest appearance, ergonomically and logically presented, indicates a sense of real world understanding and experience on the part of Mackie's engineering team.Tabletop control room monitoring source and speaker selector. Large, robust, high-precision volume control knob. Monitor A, B and C selector switches with LED's and connectors for 3 separate pairs of powered studio monitors, subwoofers or power amplifiers. Dedicated trim controls for all Monitor output connector sections. Dual headphone outputs, each with independent volume control; dedicated headphone mix bus and separate headphone amp outputs. 4 Input Source Select switches with LED's Mute, Dim and Mono monitoring switches with LED's. Built in omnidirectional condenser talkback mic

The Mackie Control Extender Pro is a control surface extender that expands your Mackie Control Universal Pro unit with the addition of eight motorized, touch-sensitive Alps faders, plus V-Pot rotary encoders and push-buttons on every channel strip. The Mackie Control Extender Pro module attaches seamlessly to the Control Universal Pro unit, integrating with all the main control surface's functions and commands without the need for any external hardware. You can expand your MCU's ability to control your DAW even further with the addition of the Mackie Control Extender Pro.Mackie Control Extender Pro Control Surface Extension Module at a Glance: Smooth fader controlMulti-function knobs and buttons on each channel strip Seamless integration with MCU Pro.Smooth fader control The Mackie Control Extender Pro features the same 100mm touch-sensitive Alps motorized faders as the MCU Pro control surface. These smooth faders give you the tactile, responsive feel of an analog console while accurately commanding your state-of-the-art DAW software. Multi-function rotary encoders and buttons Each of the Mackie Control Extender Pro's eight channels features a multi-function V-Pot for fast and accurate control of panning, effects levels, and more. Also included on each channel strip are mute, solo, pan, send level, and record arm functions, as well as a full meter display. Seamless integration with the MCU Pro The Mackie Control Extender Pro is literally the "right hand man" of the Mackie Control Universal Pro control surface. Once connected, it's seamlessly integrated into the system, so all parameters, automation, and other control commands are communicated in concert with the rest of the system - no external hardware required!

Combining comprehensive control over your studio monitors with a high-resolution USB audio interface, the Mackie Big Knob Studio+ delivers big value for project studios. Dedicated buttons allow you to switch between four input sources and three pairs of speakers, with trim controls on the speaker outputs to balance volume between sets of monitors. And with two Onyx mic preamps onboard, two headphone outputs, and Talkback functionality, the Mackie Big Knob Studio+ monitor controller and interface is a complete monitoring and recording solution.

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