The Mackie ProFX16v3 16-Channel Sound Reinforcement Mixer with Built-In FX is a comprehensive mixing console with 16 channels, ideal for various applications such as live sound, home recording, and content creation. It boasts 11 Onyx microphone preamps, providing an impressive 60 dB of headroom. Additionally, it is equipped with a built-in effects engine offering 24 built-in FX to enhance your audio. Moreover, the console features a high-quality 2x4 USB audio interface that enables recording and playback at 24-bit / 192 kHz with zero-latency monitoring.
Channels 1-2 of the Mackie ProFX16v3 offer convenient combo XLR-1/4" mic/line connections, with the added benefit of a Hi-Z switch for guitar and bass input. Channels 3-11 provide either XLR or 1/4" inputs. Notably, channels 1-8 are equipped with inserts and single-knob compressors for added versatility. Channels 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14 allow for two 1/4" line inputs each (L and R for stereo use). Furthermore, channel 15/16 employs a 3.5mm stereo input. All 16 channels boast gain controls, a 3-band AEQ, three aux sends for monitor mixing, a dedicated FX send, pan controls, and mute and level faders. Activating the USB 3-4 switch on channel 15/16 overrides the 3.5mm input, allowing direct USB return from a computer.
Each channel strip features button selectors for Main L/R, Sub 1-2, Sub 3-4, and PFL SOLO, ensuring convenient routing possibilities. The master section offers dedicated faders for Main, Sub 1-2, Sub 3-4, and FX. Main output connectors include XLR and 1/4", while sub and control room outputs utilize 1/4" connectors. The console also provides a dedicated 1/4" TRS headphone output, complete with an independent level control. Additional features of the Mackie ProFX16v3 incorporate an input / USB 1-2 blend control, a dedicated FX output, an FX level fader, and an FX mute, which can be conveniently controlled via the 1/4" footswitch input.