Now with three products in the Big Knob lineup, studios of any size will benefit from the professional source/monitor selection and precise level control that made the original such a popular choice. 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.
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.
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 project 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.
- Professional source and monitor selection
- Choose between 4 sources and 3 monitor pairs
- Classic Big Knob volume control
- Independent trim on all sources and monitor outs
- Mono, mute and dim functions
- Flexible 2x4 USB recording interface
- Two boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps including phantom power for condenser microphones
- High-resolution 192kHz / 24-bit recording and playback
- Cue mix allows controlled blending of direct inputs with other signals for zero-latency recording
- Choice of recording paths provide flexibility for applications like podcasting
- Comprehensive feature set for professional studios
- Flexible source connections including convenient front panel 1/8” input for your smartphone
- Dual headphone outs with independent level control and both USB and Aux source options
- Flexible talkback options including external mic input and footswitch control
- Dedicated amp-driven studio output perfect for headphone distribution system
- 16-segment high-resolution input source metering
- Sturdy “Built-Like-A-Tank” design
- Compatible with all major DAWs on both Mac and Windows
- Includes Tracktion® recording software
Frequency Response | |
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Unity gain. ±4 dBu input | |
All inputs | ±0.5 dB. 20Hz-20kHz |
All outputs | ±0.5 dB. 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Noise Characteristics | |
150 ohm terminated, 22 kHz bandwidth | |
Mic inputs to outputs (EIN) | < -125 dBu RMS. A-weighted |
Line inputs to outputs | < -90 dBu RMS. un weighted |
Distortion (THD+N) | |
Unity gam. 1 kHz & ±4 dBu input. 80 kHz bandwidth | |
All inputs to outputs | < 0.01%, unweighted |
Crosstalk (between left and right channels) | |
Unity gam. -1 dBFS input | |
Mic inputs to outputs | < -60 dB at 1 kHz |
Line inputs to outputs | < -60 dB at 1 kHz |
Attenuation | |
Muted | -60 dB |
Dim | -20 dB |
Maximum Levels (before clipping) | |
All inputs | ±22 dBu |
All outputs | ±22 dBu |
Inputs Type | |
Input type | Female XLR balanced/ unbalanced Female 1/4" balanced / unbalanced Female 1/8" unbalanced |
Output Type | |
Output type | Female 1/4" balanced / unbalanced |
USB | |
Format | USB 2.0. 24-bit. 192 kHz |
Power Requirements | |
Universal Power Supply | 100-240 V- 501-60 Hz 0.75A |
Physical Dimensions and Weight | |
Big Knob Studio + | Height: 3.2 in / 81 mm Width: 11.9 in / 302 mm Depth: 6.8 in / 173 mm Weight: 4.6 lb/2.1kg |