At NAMM 2020, Mackie will be showcasing the complete redesign of their most popular analog mixer series, ProFXv3 Professional Effects Mixers with USB. The mixer now includes Mackie’s Onyx mic preamps, GigFX Effects Engine, 2x4 24-Bit / 192kHz USB recording, and a new modern design. Mackie is including DAW, Pro Tools | First and Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 Avid plug-ins with any ProFXv3 model purchase. 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.
According to the announcement, “ProFXv3 Series mixers start with Mackie’s flagship Onyx mic preamps that offer incredible noise and distortion performance to ensure the cleanest signal path possible. With up to 60dB of gain on tap, even the most gain-hungry mics will shine.
“Our Onyx mic preamps offer boutique-quality performance and sound quality,” says Matt Herrin, Mackie Product Manager. “Bringing them to ProFX for the first time is a major upgrade to the series that makes that sought-after sound more accessible than ever.” The all-new GigFX High-Resolution Effects Engine offers 24 effects including reverbs, delays, and more, which can be dialed in with a spin of the selector knob.
The built-in USB interface in ProFX mixers is a popular feature in the series, and ProFXv3 offers a professional upgrade in recording quality with sample rates up to 192kHz combined with Mackie’s flagship Onyx mic preamps. 2x4 I/O allows users to create two mixes on their computer and send each to the mixer. A dedicated Blend knob allows users to choose between monitoring DAW output and direct latency-free monitoring or a blend of both when recording alongside pre-recorded tracks.
Single-knob compression keeps levels in check, instruments connect directly with Hi-Z switches and users can plug in any device via an 1/8” input directly into a channel strip.
Mackie’s new partnership with Avid gives ProFXv3 Pro Tools | First plus the exclusive Musician Collection bundle with 23 Avid plug-ins, including the popular 304C Compressor and 304E Equalizer. In addition, users will also get the award-winning Waveform OEM DAW software with their DAW Essentials Collection of 16 plug-ins. This complete software package is valued at over $500 USD and adds creative and mixing tools to any user’s plug-in library. In addition to ProFXv3, many other Mackie products will now be including Pro Tools | First and Waveform bundles.
“With legendary Onyx preamps, 192kHz recording, onboard compressors, tons of new effects, and powerful included software, ProFXv3 is the ultimate affordable analog mixer,” remarks Herrin. “We can’t wait to see what artists, audio engineers, content creators, and all other Mackie users do with these.”
The Mackie ProFXv3 Series Professional Effects Mixers with USB are available worldwide, with US MSRP pricing of $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. For a closer look, visit Mackie at NAMM 2020, January 16-19, at the Anaheim Convention Center in room 201D.
For more information, visit mackie.com/ProFXv3
