Mackie e-News

Mackie Adds Lion Support for Onyx Blackbird

2012-04-30T19:46:07Z

Here's some great news for users of the Mackie Onyx Blackbird 16x16 FireWire Recording Interface. We just released brand new drivers that support Mac OS X Lion!

Note that there are two different versions depending on what exact version of the OS you are running. Check your version and click below to download the driver and control panel. Be sure to read the instructions for proper installation.

OSX 10.5.0 - 10.6.8 Driver and Control Panel

OSX 10.7.0 - 10.7.3 Driver and Control Panel

Of course, please let us know if you have any questions about this driver, the Onyx Blackbird or any Mackie products.

Winners Announced - Mackie's Digital and Unplugged and #MixFree Contests

2012-02-22T17:44:28Z

We would like to announce the winners of two recent Mackie giveaways.

Mackie Digital & Unplugged Sweepstakes

This Facebook-driven contest celebrated the launch of the new Mackie DL1608 16-Channel Digital Live Sound Mixer with iPad Control. The grand prize is a Mackie DL1608 and an Apple iPad2 (16GB, Wi-Fi only) The randomly selected winner is:

Michael Fellows

Biloxi, MS

#MixFree Twitter Contest

Mackie followers on Twitter were encouraged to re-tweet any tweet from @MackieGear with the #MixFree hashtag during the contest period. The winner will receive a pair of Mackie MR5mk2 Powered Studio Monitors. The randomly selected winner is:

Dan Corkum

Portland, OR

If you have any questions about these contests, please contact us at news@mackie.com

Introducing the Mackie DL1608. The Digital Revolution is Not Only Here - It's Wireless.

2012-01-13T21:35:07Z

The digital revolution is not only here -- it's wireless. The Mackie DL1608™ redefines live mixing by combining the proven power of a full-featured digital mixer with the unmatched ease and mobility of an iPad® (and at a price never before achieved). With 16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps and the performance of 24bit Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters, you have unparalleled sound quality. Seamless wired to wireless iPad control means you can mix from anywhere in the venue. This gives you the mobile freedom to control not only the mix, but also powerful plug-ins like EQ, dynamics, effects and more. The sleek DL1608 even supports up to 10 iPads. Forget bulky consoles and racks of gear. The power is at your fingertips.

Watch the hilarious video and get all the details about this innovative new live sound mixer at the DL1608 page at www.mackie.com

iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries

Mackie Audio 101 Clinics Hit Australia

2011-09-21T20:27:42Z

Mackie recently hit the road in Australia along with our distributor, Music Link Australia. Part of this trip included some really cool Audio 101 Clinics at select Allans Music + Billy Hyde locations (Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney).

Mackie Audio 101 Clinics are open to the public and there were many interested audio people attending, but many of the store sales staff who wanted more audio knowledge attended as well. As the name implies, these clinics cover audio basics, including how to understand gain stage, setting levels a-la-Mackie, managing parametric EQs, matching mixer output to amp levels, dynamics, AC power considerations, speaker placement, managing stage volumes, etc.

There was tons of interaction, questions and hands-on exercises, as attendees all came up to help set up portions of the mix for the live band we had on-hand for demonstration purposes. Of course, Mackie gear was used for the clinic, including VLZ3 and ProFX mixers.

At the end of every clinic, one lucky winner walked away with a new Mackie Thump TH-12A Powered Loudspeaker for their personal system.

Thanks to our friends both old and new at Music Link Australia and Allans Music + Billy Hyde for having us out!

Mackie Sponsors DW Drums Traveling Gallery Tour

2011-08-10T16:28:49Z

Mackie is a proud sponsor of DW's Traveling Gallery 2011 Tour featuring John Good and Billy Ward. It's DW's first mobile showroom clinic tour and it's going to be an amazing opportunity for people to get intimate with everything that DW offers. It will offer a mix of clinic-style performances from John and Billy as well as jams with guest performers all across the country.

Mackie has partnered with DW to provide PA support for all the great performances. Gear that we've provide includes SRM450v2s, SRM350v2s, SRM1801s, SRM150s and a 3204-VLZ3 live sound mixer.

Check out the DW site and Facebook page for details as the tour unfolds. And, of course, if its coming to your town, you better get down there.

WorldMUN Gets Social with Mackie HDA

2011-07-18T22:18:00Z

In 1991, a group of Harvard University students joined together to create a new and different Model United Nations experience, inviting 300 college and graduate students to join together and participate in conferences and debate on pressing international issues. Two decades later, the annual WorldMUN conference has grown to become a week-long event, with more than 2,200 college and graduate students from more than 65 nations attending the 2011 conference in Singapore.

At this year's WorldMUN, Singapore-based Mastana Entertainment provided high-end audio and video systems for social events throughout the conference, including a massive Mackie HDA-based sound system for the WorldMUN 2011 Ice Breaker Party at the Greek Theatre, at the foot of the iconic Singapore Flyer.

The system was centered around Mackie HDA two-way 12-inch powered line array cabinets, along with HD1521 15-inch two-way powered loudspeakers. The system was augmented by 18 SRM450 two-way powered loudspeakers, with low frequency reinforcement handled by Mackie's HD1801 powered subwoofers. Pioneer and Denon DJ gear and an Allen and Heath console completed the system.

WorldMUN was the most recent in a series of events that has seen Mastana Entertainment grow from a modest startup company to one of Singapore's leading events services companies. As Surinder Mastana, the company's Chief Engineer and Event Consultant, explains, the Mackie gear has been a big part of the company's growing profile.

"For us, it has been the realization of a dream to bring our own unique blend of music and mixes to the regional party scene, and having great quality equipment is a big part of our success," says Mastana. "The Mackie HDAs are truly one of the best sounding powered array speakers available. They are so fast and easy to deploy - hassle free, plug and play, and their definition....simply wow! They sound incredible. We can't wait to get more of them."

More Channels, More Tools with the All-New Mackie ProFX16 and ProFX22

2011-05-25T16:14:26Z

Mackie, in conjunction with its exclusive Chinese distributor, Lee Sheng, announces the worldwide launch of the new ProFX16 and ProFX22 mixers at PALM China today.

With increased channel count and useful tools like dedicated inline compression, both new models are perfect for mid-sized venues and bands looking for a do-it-all live sound solution.

"The ProFX line has always been about maximum utility," said Matt Redmon, Mackie Product Manager. "Now, with the new ProFX16 and ProFX22, larger applications can benefit from Mackie's out-of-the-box live sound solution."

Like all ProFX Series mixers, the new 16-channel ProFX16 and 22-channel ProFX22 deliver a host of features designed to eliminate the need for additional rackmount gear. On the front end, Mackie low-noise, high-headroom preamps work with LED metering and 60mm faders on each channel to keep levels in check. Every channel also features 3-band EQ. All ProFX mixers offer an integrated 32-bit RMFX™ effects processor with 16 "Gig-Ready" FX and a 7-band graphic EQ for simple tuning of mains or monitors. The built-in USB interface allows the user to record the show and stream back music for breaks or integration into the mix. A rugged, solid steel chassis with protective ABS sidecheeks offers superior impact-resistance. The new ProFX16 and ProFX22 not only increase the number of mic pres needed for larger applications, they also feature dedicated inline compression for simple, one-knob compression of critical vocals and instruments.

"They're easy to operate, sound great and virtually eliminate the need for expensive, heavy outboard gear," remarked Redmon. "They're perfect for any performance venue, house of worship or band that needs a ton of professional tools and are on a budget."

For more information on the new models, to locate a local dealer or to buy now online, please visit the following links:

ProFX Series Info
ProFX16 Info
ProFX22 Info

Mackie Endorser Skerik Releases New Album with The Dead Kenny Gs

2011-03-07T18:23:31Z

THE DEAD KENNY Gs Announce New Album and Tour

SKERIK, BRAD HOUSER and MIKE DILLON deliver OPERATION LONG LEASH

Listen to "Devil's Playground"

Listen to "Black Truman (Harry The Hottentot)"

Combustible punk jazz trio, The Dead Kenny Gs, featuring saxophonist and Mackie endorser, Skerik, bassist Brad Houser and drummer/percussionist/vibraphonist Mike Dillon, have announced the release of Operation Long Leash due March 15 on Royal Potato Family. Recorded in December at Stone Gossard's Studio Litho in Seattle with engineer Randall Dunn (Cave Singers, Black Mountain, Boris), the band conceived the majority of the material while on the road last summer with Primus, Gogol Bordello and Garage A Trois. The release of Operation Long Leash is surrounded by a 15-date tour that begins in New Orleans and heads north up the East Coast.

If the moniker Dead Kenny Gs doesn’t say it all at first glance, an initial listen to the latest album quickly makes their intentions clear. The trio is committed to musical subversion of the highest order. Exploring a muso obsession of musical styles and sonic colors, The Dead Kenny Gs have both the courage and the chops to realize their wildest aural fantasies. One moment they draw inspiration from punk legends The Minutemen, while the next finds them embracing the spirit of jazz giant Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and still another the influence of indie rock progenitors Deerhoof; yet always remaining purely DKGs. It’s not just music informing the band’s voice either, but an obsession with political conspiracy in American history. The album’s title, Operation Long Leash, comes from the clandestine CIA operation in the late ‘40s to fund Abstract Expressionism as a means for Western culture to undermine the conformist ideals of the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War.

Operation Long Leash opens with the sprawling instrumental art rock "Devil's Playground" followed by the skewed go-go funk of "Black Truman (Harry The Hottentot)," featuring special guest Charlie Hunter on guitar. Over the course of the album's ten tracks, they'll blast through avant instrumental punk rockers spiked with Balkan and Klezmer music like "Melvin Jones" and "Sweatbox." The experimental doom metal dirge "Black Death" includes a cathartic lyrical onslaught from Mike D. that turns his past struggles with heroin into a metaphor for the Gulf Coast oil spill and the United States' addiction to oil. In the hands of these three musicians, the disparate elements coalesce into a complete vision, fearless in its creation and explosive upon arrival. In the words of Skerik: "Dead Kenny Gs is what happens when people listen to Bad Brains and Art Ensemble of Chicago, Sunn O))) and Milt Jackson, Dead Kennedys and John Coltrane, Melt Banana and Fela Kuti."

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TOUR SCHEDULE

http://www.thedeadkennygs.com/

For more info on The Dead Kenny Gs,
please contact Kevin Calabro at Royal Potato Family:
royalpotatofamily@gmail.com / 718.369.6567

New Mackie Thump TH-12A is Powerful, Affordable PA Solution with Superior Midrange

2011-01-11T17:46:53Z

Mackie is proud to announce an ultra-compact new addition to its bestselling Thump Series portable, powered loudspeakers -- the Thump TH-12A. Delivering the perfect balance of power, portability and price, the new 400-watt, 2-way 12˝ Thump Series loudspeaker is perfect for any application that demands high-output and professional sound without breaking the budget.

"The new TH-12A is simply the best powered loudspeaker option for your hard-earned money," said Greg Young, Mackie Brand Director. "While it is more compact, it is an equally powerful version of our top-selling TH-15A. It is truly the most professional compact loudspeaker in its class."

The new TH-12A is designed by the same award-winning team that created the industry-standard SRM Series powered loudspeakers, delivering proven Mackie build-quality and sonic performance. The TH-12A's efficient Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplification provides 400 watts of total system power, tuned to perfectly match the custom-designed 12˝ high-precision woofer and 1˝ compression driver. An integrated 3-band EQ on the back panel allows the user to dial in the TH-12A's tone, perfect for simple room correction or tonal adjust per application (vocal only, low-volume, etc.). Featuring Mackie Active electronics, the precision crossover and transducer time-alignment optimize the system while protective circuitry protects against overload and thermal shutdown. Pole-mountable and ideal for use as a stage monitor, the TH-12A's lightweight design offers undeniable portability.

"Now there's a great, ultra-compact Thump loudspeaker," remarked Young. "...perfect for vocal applications, solo performances or for use as a DJ monitor, too."

To learn more about the ultra-compact TH-12A, the chest-pounding TH-15A, or to find a dealer, please click here.

Mackie's All-New MRmk2 Studio Monitors Deliver Power, Performance and Clarity

2011-01-11T17:38:33Z

Mackie today announces a complete redesign of its bestselling line of ultra-affordable powered studio monitors - the MRmk2 Mackie Reference Monitors. Featuring class-leading power with unmatched clarity and definition at its price point, the new series is sure to please those looking for a professional monitoring solution for project studios, edit suites and home theatres alike.

"Mackie is well known for delivering professional monitoring solutions at affordable prices," remarked Mackie product manager, Matt Redmon. "Our new MRmk2 monitors deliver on all fronts, from an extended low-frequency response unmatched in their category, to the clear definition of mids and highs upon which engineers stake their reputations."

Mackie MRmk2 studio monitors feature all-new professional transducers specifically designed to match their respective amplification. Both models employ a 1˝ neodymium magnet-driven soft dome tweeter featuring ferro-fluid cooling to help protect against power compression during wide dynamic playback. The 5.25˝ (MR5mk2) and 8˝ (MR8mk2) hyperbolic-curved cone woofers reduce severe cone resonances, drastically minimizing distortion.

The powerful, precision Class A/B amplifier section features XLR, TRS and RCA connectivity, along with user-adjustable acoustic controls for simple room correction. The robust cabinet is rear-ported, reducing distortion, and features an optimally-sized custom Waveguide and molded baffle, offering balance to the HF / LF content while increasing both the stereo imaging and depth of field.

For more information on these great new monitors, to buy now online or to find a local dealer for a demo, please click here.

Mackie at PLASA 2010 with Pro Sound News Europe

2010-10-12T20:20:24Z

Pro Sound News Europe recently visited Mackie during PLASA 2010 in London, UK. Check out the video to get the low down on all the new products that Mackie was showing.

Mackie Moving on Up for Winter NAMM 2011

2010-10-01T14:31:01Z

C’mon, you know exactly what TV theme song I am talking about. If not, just know that Mackie is making its way to a deluxe demo room in the sky this January at Winter NAMM 2011.

This year, you can find Mackie upstairs in an ultra-large demo room with all the fixings. Our massive space will not only showcase the latest Mackie gear, with tons of Mackoids around to talk with about gear, there will also be a full-on stage with demonstrations from a host of yet-to-be-named, but certainly famous musicians. We plan to book a bunch of cool bands to play.

If you’ve been to the mother-of-all music tradeshows, you know how difficult it can be to navigate the main show floor. Way too many people, most of which are sweating profusely…not good. So, take a break from the madness and come visit Mackie upstairs in Demo Room #209A/209B. Listen to some killer music, check out the latest gear and just relax.

We’ll see you there.

MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro Return with Upgraded Fader Design

2010-10-01T14:29:56Z

That’s right, Mackie’s MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro are once again available. Featuring our industry-standard MCU , HUI and Logic Control protocols, the MCU Pro is the most widely-used and comprehensive control surface solution available.

Furthermore, the MCU Pro now features touch-sensitive, motorized faders designed by the experts at Alps. These robust new faders are belt-driven, with sturdy teeth and gears that execute ridiculously smooth fades (i.e. no “zipper” feeling) and feature a nice 100mm throw.

The “new” MCU Pro also includes a new user-requested feature that lets you re-calibrate the faders to ensure you get the accuracy required for your productions. Good stuff.

So, check out all the details on the MCU Pro or, better yet, visit a dealer and get your hands on the most popular control surface in the world.

New Videos for Tons of New Mackie Products

2010-09-24T15:31:15Z

Over the past few months, Mackie has launched tons of great new pro audio products. We even created some handy videos that walks you through the features and benefits. Scroll down below the videos for direct links to get more info about each product.

But, without further ado…the videos:

For more information about these great products, or to locate a dealer in your area or buy now online, please visit the following pages:

Sonic State Gets the Scoop on the New HD1221

2010-09-21T16:22:31Z

Mackie just returned from the PLASA 2010 show in London. We showed off our new VLZ3 4-Bus Mixers, our new HDA Arrayable Loudspeaker System, our new Onyx Premium Recording Interfaces and the all-new HD1221.

In the video below, dedicated Mackoid, Kent Iverson, talks to Sonic State about the collaborative efforts behind the design of the HD1221. It’s all Mackie, but was designed in collaboration with the touring experts and EAW and incorporates a user-rotatable horn by Martin Audio.

Check out the vid and then visit the HD1221 page for full details or to locate a dealer in your area. Here’s the full story from Sonic State.