Mackie Mix8 and Effects Processor Bundle

Full Description

Mackie Mix8 Compact Mixer

Versatile 8-Channel Mixer

The Mix8 Compact Mixer from Mackie is a highly versatile compact mixer featuring 8-channels in total. The Mix8 is the ideal for both stage and studio thanks to its premium-grade components and flexible design. The mixer provides high-headroom and low-noise performance for optimal audio fidelity. It features 2 mic/line inputs designed to provide studio-grade audio quality. Each input features their own pan, level and overload indication, as well as boasting built-in Phantom Power for use with studio condenser microphones. 2 stereo 1/4-inch line inputs are also included, ideal for processing and recording line-level instruments such as synthesizer, keyboards, sequencers and more.

Mackie Custom Mic Preamps

One of the most prominent features of the Mackie Mix8 is the custom, premium-grade microphone preamps for optimal audio fidelity. When used with a condenser microphone, the preamps shine through, providing high-headroom and low-noise performance for the best possible sound quality. This allows you to capture every nuance of your source audio for studio-grade recordings. Each channel also features a built-in 3-band EQ, allowing you to shape your tone for added control.

Compact, Robust Design

Not only is the mixer lightweight and rugged but its compact design makes it highly portable. This means you can take your mixer anywhere you go with ease, fitting easily within a backpack for convenience. It features an AUX send with stereo 1/4-inch returns as well as dedicated stereo RCA inputs and outputs for playback or recording applications. A headphone output is included for private monitoring, as well as stereo control room outputs. The rugged metal chassis provides optimum reliability.

Alesis NanoVerb 2 Signal Processor

Essential Effects

The Alesis NanoVerb 2 puts effects that musicians use all the time: reverb, delay, chorus and more at your fingertips with front-facing, easy-to-use controls all in a compact housing that will fit any set up.

Musicians and engineers know that a pro-grade reverb is crucial to adding space and depth to your sound. As with the original NanoVerb, the heart of NanoVerb 2 is its stunning reverb effects. NanoVerb 2's updated, natural-sounding reverbs comprise half of it's effects dial; choose from lush and expansive hall, plate, spring or tape reverbs, and let NanoVerb 2 create just the right space and depth to enhance your studio tracks or live performance.

Expand Your Sound

NanoVerb 2 isn't just about reverb, it's packed with other must-have effects to expand and enrich your vocals, guitar, keyboard or whatever else you choose to plug in. True stereo delay, chorus, and flange effects are all within easy reach with NanoVerb 2, making it an essential signal processor for nearly any situation.

16 Program Settings for 256 Effects

A solid effects box should give you more than just a few choices on a knob. NanoVerb 2 delivers the goods with 16 different program settings for each of its 16 effects giving you 256 unique effect algorithms. Simply turn to the effect you need, then dial through the program settings to find the one that fits your sound. In addition, Alesis has taken a no-compromise approach to what you will hear when you plug in and choose a setting. NanoVerb 2's 24-bit DSP resolution ensures remarkable sonic quality that allows you to use it for any effects application from guitar to studio recording.

Intuitive Controls

Other easy-to-use controls include a Mix knob to control how much effect is on the signal, from clean to saturated, and Input & Output knobs to make sure you have control of your level from beginning to end. An easy-to-read, bi-color LED on front lets you know that your signal is present and if it's clipping. A bypass input on the back allows you to attach an optional footswitch for ultimate command over NanoVerb 2 during performances or recording.

Compact, Robust, and Portable Design

NanoVerb 2 puts vital effects in a compact, user-friendly package. With its broad range of applicable uses, NanoVerb 2 is the perfect addition to any studio or live set up. It fits just about any budget so you can afford to put two or three NanoVerb 2's in your rack, dedicated to multiple sources.

Features

Mackie Mix8

• 8-channel compact mixer with proven high-headroom, low-noise performance
• Mic/Line inputs with studio-grade audio quality
• Multi-band EQ with clean, precise tone shaping
• Pan, Level, and Overload indication
• Phantom power for studio condenser microphones
• Multiple stereo 1/4'' line inputs
• Single Aux Send with stereo 1/4'' Returns
• Dedicated stereo RCA inputs/outputs for playback or recording
• Main L/R 1/4'' outputs
• Headphone output
• Stereo control room outputs
• Rugged and reliable design
• Extremely compact and portable

Alesis NanoVerb 2

• 16 programs, with 16 variations each, for a total of 256 presets
• Analog Wet/Dry mix control
• Adjustable input and output gain
• Minimised signal patch for optimal sound quality
• Signal/Clip LED for easy visual monitoring
• Can create stereo effects from a mono input signal
• Rugged, compact design for years of reliable performance
• Bypass control with footswitch input (footswitch not included)

Specifications

Mackie Mix8

• Noise Characteristics: 20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, 150 Ohm source impedance
  • All Outputs - Master Levels and Channel Levels OFF: -100 dBu
  • All Outputs - Master Levels at Unity, All Channel Levels OFF: -90 dBu
  • All Outputs - Master Levels at Unity, 1 Channel Level at Unity: -85 dBu
• Distortion (THD+N): 1 kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth
  • Mic Input to Main Output: <0.01-percent at +4 dBu output
• Attenuation and Crosstalk: 20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth
  • Inputs to Outputs at 1 kHz: -85 dB
  • Main Mix OFF at 1 kHz: -80 dB
• Frequency Response:
  • Mic Input to Any Output: +0/-1 dB, 20 Hz to 30 kHz (gain at unity)
• Equivalent Input Noise:
  • Mic IN to Insert Send OUT: -125 dBu (max gain, 150 Ohm termination)
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio:
  • Mic IN to Insert Send OUT: Better than 70 dB (max gain, 1 kHz)
• Maximum Levels:
  • Mic Inputs (XLR): +19 dBu
  • Aux Return IN: +16 dBu
  • All Other Inputs: +21 dBu
  • All Outputs: +21 dBu
• Impedances:
  • Mic IN: 3.8 k Ohms
  • All Other Inputs: 10 k Ohms or greater
  • Tape OUT: 1 k Ohms
  • Headphones: 22 Ohms
  • All Other Outputs:
    • Unbalanced: 120 Ohms
    • Balanced: 240 Ohms
• EQ:
  • High Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz
  • Mid Peaking: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz
  • Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 80 Hz
  • Low Cut Filter: 18 dB per octave, -3 dB at 75 Hz

Alesis NanoVerb 2

• Presets: 256
• Effect Types:
  • Vocal 1
  • Vocal 2
  • Large Hall
  • Small Hall
  • Large Room
  • Small Room
  • Plate
  • Tape Reverb
  • Spring Reverb
  • Mono Delay
  • Stereo Delay
  • Flanger
  • Chorus
  • Reverb + Delay
  • Reverb + Flanger
  • Reverb + Chorus
• Wet-Dry Mix: Yes, analog
• Maximum Delay Time: 1000ms
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• DSP Resolution: 52-bit
• Overload Warning: LED
• Inputs: 2 x 1/4'' TS
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4'' TS
• Bypass: 1/4'' for footswitch (footswitch not included)
• Power: 9V
• Dimensions: 197mm x 131mm x 44mm / 7.76'' x 5.12'' x 1.73''
• Weight: 0.76kg / 1.26lbs