Mackie 32-8

Mackie Analog 8•Bus Series mixers are the most successful in-line recording consoles ever made. They have tracked more platinum albums and major motion picture soundtracks than any other mixers in their class. Since its release in 1993, the 8•Bus Series has consistently set the standard for both affordability and feature set in 8-bus consoles. They have never been equaled for sound quality and are legendary for their performance and reliability.

Ultra-quiet and flexible, the Mackie 8•Bus is the definitive 8•bus console, used by more artists, groups, composers, and production facilities than any other brand. Designed to eliminate the last barrier between you and your creativity-the 32•8 mixer can hold its own against significantly higher priced consoles.

The 8•Bus Series’ Mix B feature makes foldback monitor mixing (aka monitoring tracks from your recorder) a breeze. Other common uses include mix creation from tape while recording, feeds for additional studio headphone mixes, additional quick live mixdowns and recordings, etc. And dedicated talkback and dual phones level controls make communicating with the talent a snap. The Mix B section also features a Split switch, which splits the channel EQ between Mix B and the main channel signal. This can be really handy when you need to tweak the Mix B signal to your liking.

FEATURES:

32-Channel 8-Bus Analog Recording Console
Mackie’s ultra-quiet, high headroom mic preamps on every channel (with phantom power for use with condenser mics)
Loads of outputs for easy multitracking
True 8-bus operation
100mm log-taper faders for consistently smooth fades
EQ: Full parametric Hi-Mid w/separate band center & “Q” controls, swept Lo-Mid, and Hi & Lo shelving EQ
Low Cut Filter (18dB/octave @ 75Hz) on every channel
6 stereo (2 assignable) Aux Returns
Extensive routing capabilities

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

8•Bus Specifications Noise Measured 20Hz to 20kHz bandwidth Tape Returns selected, no EQ, Channel Pans alternating L/R, L/R. “Faders up” refers to Unity gain, 0dBu position. Output Noise: Main L/R or Submaster Channels Assigned Channel Faders Noise Master fader down — — 101dBu Master fader up 24 down (mix noise) -90dBu Master fader up 24 up -86dBu +4dBu operating level signal-to-noise ratio >90dB Total Harmonic Distortion 1kHz @ + 14dBu measured 20Hz-20kHz, mic input, 1 channel assigned Direct output 0.0013% typical L/R Mix output 0.0014% typical Submaster output 0.0015% typical Crosstalk 1kHz measured relative to 0dBu, measured 20Hz to 20kHz. Line In to Adjacent Channel -91dBu L/R Mix Output Submaster Output Channel Fader down -95dBu -96dBu Channel muted -95dBu -96dBu Channel un-assigned -91dBu -95dBu Adjacent Channel assigned -92dBu -94dBu Panpot attenuation -87dBu -87dBu Frequency Response 20Hz to 60kHz, any input to any output +0/-1dB 10Hz to 120kHz, any input to any output +0dB/-3dB E.I.N. Mic input, 150 ohm termination, 20Hz-20kHz 129.5dBm Mic input, shorted, 20Hz-20kHz -136dBV

C.M.R.R. Mic input, max gain, 1kHz 83dB Maximum Levels Mic input +14dBu All other inputs +22dBu L/R Mix balanced output +28dBu All other outputs +22dBu Impedances Microphone input 1.5 kohms Channel insert return 2.5 kohms All other inputs 10 kohms or greater All outputs 120 ohms Equalization Type Range Boost/Cut Hi-Mid full parametric (Q) variable from 1/12 to 3 oct. 500Hz-18kHz ±15dB Lo Mid swept 45Hz-3kHz ±15dB Hi shelving 12kHz ±15dB Lo shelving 80Hz ±15dB Lo Cut HP filter 75Hz 18dB/oct. slope (Tchebechev) 8•Bus Power Supply Power Consumption 400 watts Output +18V 3.5A -18V 3.5A +48V 250MA +12V 1.5A +5V 3A Weight:  24 pounds not including power cable. Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.35″ (85mm) x 19.00″ (483mm) x 10.08″ (256mm)