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CORRECTION: The previous version of the TT24 press release incorrectly stated the console has100mm touch-sensitive faders. In fact, the TT24 has 100mm motorized faders.

MACKIE INTRODUCES THE FIRST 24-CHANNEL DIGITAL MIXER DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR LIVE SOUND

January 15, 2004 - Anaheim, NAMM Convention - Mackie unveiled today a powerful new 24-mic input digital mixer developed specifically for live sound applications such as clubs, theaters, houses of worship, rental companies, sound production companies, regional touring acts as well as weekend warriors. The Mackie TT24 is a 56 x 45, 24-bit, 96kHz capable digital live console with 100mm motorized faders, on-board analog and digital I/O, full channel metering, digital recall, EQ, dynamics, and effects.

"The TT24 was conceived only as a live console," commented John Boudreau, TT24 Product Manager. "Most current digital live consoles in this price range begin their lives as recording consoles and are then 'shoe-horned' into live use. The problem with these consoles is that the user interface isn't engineered for live applications."

Boudreau continued, "With the TT24, we had the live sound engineer in mind from the very beginning. We designed a unique control section that combines a 5-inch touch screen, eight function buttons, and 12-parameter rotary encoders that work together to provide quick and easy access to key live functions such as: Fat Channel overview, EQ, Dynamics, Group/Aux assignments, Aux masters, Snapshots, FX control, and Matrix. Absolutely nothing is out of immediate reach."

TT24's rear panel is equipped with all of the necessary I/O connections to take full advantage of the board's functionality right out of the box. In addition, powerful on-board DSP capabilities virtually eliminate the need for expensive outboard equipment. On board the TT24 are: 24 mic/line inputs with 4-band EQ/comp/gate, eight line inputs with 4-band parametric EQ, Left-Right-C/Mono outs with 4-band parametric EQ and comp/limiter, 12 aux sends with 4-band parametric EQ & comp/limiter, eight groups with 10 assignable 4-band parametric EQ & comp/limiters, eight matrix outputs with 600ms of total delay.

The TT24 development team drew extensively on Mackie's history as a provider of high-value small-format analog live consoles, as well as the company's extensive experience in digital audio technology, to equip the TT24 with an enhanced set of live sound tools that simply aren't available in the analog world. These tools includes the incorporation of a true Aux Mode, which instantly converts the console from FOH mode to monitor mode; eight flex groups, which are each individually configurable for mono, stereo, LCR, or VCA operation as well as a feature called Matrix Plus, a large 11x8 matrix that allows digital patching of any desired signal into the matrix.

Every Mackie TT24 Digital Live Console ships with a copy of the TT Control Software, a PC-based GUI that connects to the console via USB. The TT Control Software allows for a much larger view of console parameters. It also aids in the file saving process.

The TT24 Digital Live Console will be available in Q2, 2004 and is currently on display at the NAMM show in Anaheim, booth number 6690.

Key TT24 Features

24-bit - 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
24 mic/line inputs with 4-band EQ/comp/gate
8 line inputs with 4 band parametric EQ (stereo link-able)
On-board 36x28 analog I/O
On-board 28x28 digital I/O
29 100mm motorized faders
28 virtual-potentiometers with metering
Left-Right-C/Mono outs with 4-band parametric EQ with dual "kill filters" and comp/limiter
12 aux sends with 4 band parametric EQ with a dual "kill filters" & comp/limiter (stereo linkable)
L-R + mono or LCR operating modes
8 groups have 10 assignable 4-band parametric EQ & comp/limiter available
8 matrix outputs with 600ms of total delay
Turbo Touch section including a 5-inch touch-LCD and 12 push-button rotary encoders
Separate group faders
8 flex-groups
11x8 matrix-plus allows patching of any desired signal into the matrix
Aux Mode for instant conversion to monitor console
TT-control GUI via USB
99 snapshots per show
Two console linking
2 Optional card slots

About Mackie
Mackie, a LOUD Technologies Inc. brand, is known worldwide as a leading developer and marketer of high-quality, affordable professional audio systems. Mackie products can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours. For more information visit: www.mackie.com.

Mackie is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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