The Mackie ProFX16 16-Channel Desktop Sound Reinforcement Mixer with USB is a cost-effective solution for mid-sized venues without the space or budget for lots of gear. There are 10 low-noise Mackie mic preamps that offer a +50dB gain range. There is also dedicated inline compression for the critical inputs on channels 5-8. A built-in 32-bit RMFX processor offers 16 different "Gig-Ready" reverbs, choruses, and delays to add depth to your sound. The precision 7-band EQ allows you to tune your mains and monitors, while 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange is provided on the mono channels. There are 8 mono and 4 stereo line inputs, plus individual channel mute switches and overload indicators.
Each of the mic inputs has an 18dB/octave 100Hz low cut filter, and there are inserts on the mono mic/line channels (1-4) for connecting outboard processors. The mixer has 60mm faders for the input channels, subgroups, and mains for precise control. The mic inputs offer 48V phantom power and LED indicators for use with condenser microphones. There is an FX mute button, which is also controllable via the footswitch input. A break switch will mute all of the channels, ideal for music playback between sets.
A USB interface makes it easy to record shows or play music via a Mac or PC. You can also stream subgroups 1-2 or the main L/R channels to your computer for recording. There is a stereo USB/tape I/O with input level control to the mains, as well as a convenient USB return to the stereo channel for implementation of auxes, EQ, and more. Tracktion 3 Music Production software is included for recording and editing your work. The software works on Mac and PC platforms.
The mixer offers balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4" main outputs, as well as control room and headphone outputs with rotary level controls. The rugged steel chassis provides lasting durability for a lifetime of professional use. Optional rack ears (sold separately) allow you to mount the mixer in a standard equipment rack. The mixer also features a switching multi-voltage power supply for convenient international use.
| EIN | -128dBu (Mic In to Insert Send Out, 150 Ohm Impedance, 20Hz - 20kHz, Max Gain) |
| Output Noise |
-95dBu (All Outputs, Master Levels Off, All Channel Levels Off) -85dBu (All Outputs, Master Levels Unity, All Channel Levels Off) -85dBu (All Outputs, Master Levels Unity, 1 Channel Level Unity) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 40kHz (Mic Input to Any Output, Gain at Unity, +0/-1dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.01% (Mic In to Main Out, +4dBu Output, 20Hz - 20kHz) |
| Crosstalk |
-90dB (Adjacent Inputs, 1kHz) -75dB (Fader Off, 1kHz) -100dB (Mute Switch/Break Switch Mute, 1kHz) |
| CMRR | 70dB (Mic In to Main Out, Max Gain, 1kHz) |
| Input Level | +22dBu (All Inputs) |
| Output Level |
+28dBu (Main Mix XLR) +22dBu (All Other Outputs) |
| Impedance |
3.3 kOhms (Mic In) 10 kOhms (Channel Insert Return) 20 kOhms (All Other Inputs) 1 kOhm (Tape Output) 25 Ohms (Phones Output) 120 Ohms (All Other Outputs) |
| Equalization |
Mono Channels: Low: ±15dB @ 80Hz Mid: ±15dB @ 100Hz - 8kHz High: ±15dB @ 12kHz Low Cut Filter: 18dB/Oct @ 100Hz Stereo Channels: Low: ±15dB @ 80Hz Mid: ±15dB @ 2.5kHz High: ±15dB @ 12kHz |
| Voltage Gain |
Mic Input Channel to: Insert Output: 50dB Tape Output: 60dB USB Output: 50dB 1/4" Main Output: 70dB XLR Main Output: 76dB Monitor Send: 85dB FX Send: 90dB Mono Line Input Channel to: Insert Output: 30dB Tape Output: 40dB USB Output: 40dB XLR Main Output: 56dB Monitor Send: 65dB FX Send: 70dB Stereo Line Input Channel to: Tape Output: 30dB USB Output: 30dB XLR Main Output: 46dB Monitor Send: 55dB FX Send: 60dB Tape Input to: XLR Main Output: 36dB USB Input to: XLR Main Output: 36dB Stereo Return to: Monitor Output: 30dB XLR Main Output: 26dB 1 Please Note:All Figures are with EQ Flat close |
| Effects | 16 Presets, Mono Input, Stereo Output |
| Meters |
Main L/R Mix, 2 Columns of 12 Segments Each: OL (-20dBu), +15, +10, +6, +3, 0 (0dBu), -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30 Channel OL LED: 18dBu (Post-EQ, Pre-Fader, -3dB Before Channel Clipping) |
| Graphic EQ |
7-Band, Assignable to Main or Monitor, Bypassable Frequency Centers: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k Gain: ±15dB |
| USB |
USB 1.1, Stereo Input/Output 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz |
| Phantom Power | 48VDC to All Mic Channels at Once |
| Power Requirements | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, Universal Power Supply |
| Power Consumption | 40W |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Dimensions (HxDxW) |
1.7/3.8 x 16 x 18.7" (44/97 x 407 x 475mm)
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Please Note:Front Height/Rear Height close |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9kg) |
| System Requirements |
PC: Microsoft Windows 7 32/64 RTM, Vista 32/64 SP2, or XP 32 SP3 Pentium 4, Celeron, or Athlon XP Processor 512MB RAM Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.8 G4 Processor 512MB RAM 3 Please Note:For Tracktion 3 Software close |
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Comments about Mackie ProFX16 16-Channel Desktop Sound Reinforcement Mixer with USB:
Great mixer, and B&H was great to deal with, very happy with customer service and delivery time.
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Will try to use another one, B&H was fast to exchange it. Let's see if the next one is better
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I downsized from a larger Mackie board down to the ProFx16 for our live setting and I couldn't have picked a better choice! Great quality and ease of use with this on-the-go mixing board! Build like a tank!
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When we needed a portable board for remote Praise Band venues, I naturally called on my past experience with Mackie. This Mackie lived up or surpassed the performance of the similar Mackie's in the past. The in-board EQ and effects saves having to lug extra equipment. The "straight-up settings" of the board are a little flat in my opinion, but that was easily remedied with Mackie's excellent EQ. The only real bad thing was the power cord that came with the unit was defective.
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I use this mixer at a nightclub that hosts 4 to 5 bands every week. It sounds great and with the built in graphic that can be assigned to one of the Monitor outs...Well, that makes it even better. As we've only had it a short time I have no negative comments. Note: read the manual if you aren't sure.
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