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  • Webcode: 433748 • Mfr: MAC-BIGKNOBPASSIVE
Product Highlights
  • 2x2 Monitor Controller
  • 1/4" & 1/8" Input
  • -100 dB Muted Attenuation
  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Weight
  • 14 x 8 x 14 cm (5 x 3 x 6") Dimensions
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Overview

Big Knob Series Monitor Controllers & Interfaces

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Studios of any size can benefit from the professional source/monitor selection and precise level control of the Big Knob Series. Plus, with the addition of high-resolution Onyx USB recording and playback, studios get a powerful, hybrid solution that is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

Key Features:

  • Pro Source and Monitor Selection
  • Premium Onyx Recording/Playback
  • Flexible Integration
  • Excruciatingly simple 2x2 monitor controller
  • Choose between 2 sources and 2 monitor pairs

Pro Source and Monitor Selection

The Mackie Big Knob has proven itself for more than a decade as the go-to monitor controlling solution for home and professional studios. The all-new Big Knob family takes the best of this classic workflow, delivering the right solution for the modern studio. 

Premium Onyx Recording/Playback

Both the Big Knob Studio and Big Knob Studio+ offer high-resolution USB interfacing at resolutions up to 192 kHz, featuring dual Onyx mic preamps, delivering an ultra-wide 60 dB of gain range and award-winning sound quality. 

Flexible Integration

The expanded Big Knob lineup offers models with unique feature sets and I/O to suit a huge range of applications. Features like dual headphone outs, a dedicated amp-driven studio out, a true cue mix and more ensure Big Knob will fit right into your studio or workspace. 

More than Meets the Eye

Sure, we all know the Mackie Big Knob is the go-to monitor controller for studios the world over. But, now that we've added in the high-resolution goodness of an Onyx recording and playback solution, Big Knob truly becomes the nerve center for your studio. Or, if you are looking for excruciatingly simple volume control/monitor switching, the Big Knob Passive delivers at an amazing price. No matter what size studio, Big Knob is always at the top of the recording studio equipment shopping list.

Pro Tools | First Daw

An industry standard for decades, Pro Tools | First is easy enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough for experienced musicians. Get many of the same tools used by your favorite artists and recording studios. And now you can collaborate online with anyone, anywhere, and create at the speed of your imagination. Available for MacOS and Windows operating systems.

Musician Collection

In addition to the powerful plug-ins within Pro Tools | First, you get the exclusive Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 fantastic plug-ins.

  • 304E EQ / 304C Compressor bundle
  • BBD Delay, Black Op Distortion, Black Shiny Wah, Black Spring Reverb, C1 Chorus, DC Distortion, Eleven Lite, Flanger, Graphic EQ, Gray Compressor, Green JRC Overdrive, In-Tune, Orange Phaser, Roto Speaker, Sci-Fi, Studio Reverb, Tape Echo, Tri Knob Fuzz, Vari-Fi, Vibe, Phaser, and White Boost

Waveform OEM DAW

Waveform OEM is a multi award-winning workstation, featuring powerful and creative tools to inspire the modern musician. Unlike typical ‘Lite’ versions, it does not impose any restrictions – you get unlimited track count, powerful features, compatibility with all popular plug-ins and efficient performance on MacOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems.


Daw Essential Collection

Introducing a collection of 16 contemporary FX plug-ins for use with any DAW. These plug-ins utilize the very latest algorithms and coding techniques to deliver extraordinary sound quality in an extremely efficient package, allowing the plug-ins to be used liberally across a wide range of native computer systems.

Equaliser, Compressor, Reverber8, Delay Studio, Stereo Delay, Tape Delay, Crossover, Limiter, Gate / Expander, Ducker, Flanger, Crusher, Chorus, Bus Compressor, Phaser, and Auto Filter


Additional Features:

  • Classic Big Knob volume control
  • Mono, mute and dim functions
  • Pristine audio quality
  • Passive audio path with no power supply needed
  • Sturdy "Build-Like-A-Tank" design

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Product Specifications

Big Knob Passive Monitor Controller

Frequency Response

 
0 dBu Input ±1 dB, 10 Hz – 30 kHz 

Maximum Levels

 
All Inputs 22 dBu
1/4" outputs 15 dBu

Distortion (THD+N)

 
0 dBu Input @ 1 kHz <0.005%

Input Type

 
Input Type Female 1/4" balanced / unbalanced
Female 1/8" unbalanced

Crosstalk (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

 
0 dBu Input @ 1 kHz <-85 dB

Output Type

 
Output Type Female 1/4" balanced / unbalanced

Attenuation

 
Muted -100 dB

Physical Specifications

 
Weight 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Dimensions 13.7 x 7.9 x 14.2 cm (5.4 x 3.1 x 5.6")

Signal-To-Noise Ratio

 
A-weighted <-100 dB

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Mackie Big Knob Passive 2x2 Studio Monitor Controller

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