Mackie is happy to announce that the U.Series Production Mixers are now available at a store near you.

U.Series mixers are truly innovative. Here are some reasons why:

Plug It In, Turn It Up—Simple layout allows for instant recording and mixing

Big Features, Little Mixer—No other mixer in their class features such a rich array of mixing tools

Ingenious Connectivity— 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O with “Loop Thru” allows for impressive (and simple) routing for recording and performing with your laptop

• 4 high-headroom stereo line inputs for keys, synths, drum machines...
• Mackie designed RIAA phono preamp for a turntable
• 3-band “full-kill” active EQ on every channel
• Stereo aux send for a monitor mix or effects
• Built-in DI for acoustic guitar, bass, etc.

• 2 Mackie mic channels Premium with 3-band, mid-sweep active EQ
• 2 high-headroom stereo line inputs with 3-band “full-kill” active EQ
• 2 RIAA phono preamps for turntables, complete with 30mm crossfader
• Stereo aux send for booth monitoring and effects
• Built-in DI for guitar, bass, etc.

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The Experience Music Project (which now also includes the Science Fiction Museum) has been in Seattle since 2000. Housed in a completely unique 140,000 square foot Frank O. Gehry-designed space, the EMP takes on the status of “sculpture" as often as it does “building".

EMP blends interpretative, interactive exhibits with cutting-edge technology to educate visitors about the history, development and execution of anything musical. There’s a ton of rare artifacts and memorabilia…check out their exhibitions. It is a truly unique place and an equally unique experience when you visit.

Part of the EMP’s education-driven mission involves educational camps for young teens. Specifically, they conduct Teen Artist Workshops, which take place in the summer and are for teens going into 8^th through 11^th grades. Whatever musical interests the teens have, there is a workshop that will help them to develop that skill. Teens receive one-on-one training from industry professionals and each session culminates in a final project or event that showcases creativity through music.

                                           Photo by Rick Barry, courtesy of EMP|SFM.

Mackie was asked to get involved with a Songwriting Workshop this summer where students explore various songwriting styles and spend the week writing and recording their own songs. Mackie armed the teens with Onyx Satellites and Tracktion 3 for recording purposes. The Satellite is perfect for educational endeavors. The Onyx mic preamps sound great and the integrated monitor control section makes it an all-in-one solution for anyone who needs a small interface. Plus, the dual headphone outputs make it very easy for students to pair up and record.

Tracktion 3 is also great for students, as the single screen interface is very easy to learn and use.

Photo by Laura Rapoport, courtesy of EMP|SFM.

Check out EMP’s education section to learn more about these great workshops.

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Musico Pro, an industry-leading magazine for Spanish-speaking musicians, recently got their hands on Mackie's HRmk2 Series Studio Reference Monitors (the HR624mk2 & HR824mk2). See why the HRmk2 Series is the perfect reference monitor, no matter what language you speak.

Musico Pro

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C’mon, you know you like to play it. Somewhere in your house (perhaps tucked away in the basement or not-so-oft used closet) rests your Guitar Hero III axe, with obvious signs of wear on the first four buttons…expert is hard, yo. You might claim that it is your nephew’s, left behind during the last visit. But we know better, heck, we might have played you online a time or two.

The time has come and you need to be ready to rock. Guitar Hero World Tour comes out this fall (Activision’s website says 10.26.08), and Mackie is all over it. Mackie is, once again, the EXCLUSIVE loudspeaker system for Guitar Hero. We are the ONLY loudspeaker and stage monitor on EVERY stage in EVERY venue.

Not only that, you can also have your character (oh yeah, GHWT has an awesome new “create your rocker” feature) wear a classic Mackie logo tee or even ink him/her up with a sweet “Running Man” tattoo…now that rocks!

Guitar Hero World Tour has greatly expanded, adding a vocal and super-sweet drum controller (with elevated cymbals…awesome).

Use the player below to check out two killer game promos, one of which focuses on the unique new drum controller. We also included footage from a GHIII Tournament that Mackie held during the 2007 NAMM Show. Watch as this young prodigy totally kills “Through the Fire and Flames” on expert, no less. Impressive.

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The SRMv2 Series (SRM350v2 & SRM450v2) has re-opened the eyes (well, ears) of many professional live sound engineers. It seems impossible to maker perfection perfect-er, but the Mackie gurus have done just that. The new SRMv2 Series has more power, clarity and punch than ever before, plus they have shed some serious pounds. Check out the latest reviews, then head to the store for a listen. What does it feel like to have your ears re-opened? It feels good, trust us. Like a cotton swab for your mind. Seriously.

DJ Times

Guitar World

Meet Music

Musico Pro

Professional Sound

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