Mackie Quad Series Digital Processors

Mar 1, 2006 8:00 AM

Mackie Quad series EQ

Mackie's Quad series processors combine 24-bit processing and stellar audio performance with intuitive and feature-packed user interfaces designed for live sound applications.

The Mackie Quad EQ is a 4-channel, 30-band digital graphic equalizer, which combines Smaart realtime analysis (RTA) and a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. It offers 24-bit processing and Mackie’s Adaptive-Q filters for precise EQ adjustments. An easy-to-read front panel featuring 31 bi-color LED ladders allows the user to view RTA and EQ settings simultaneously. This allows the Quad EQ to provide instant visual reinforcement of EQ changes and their effect through the sound system to the engineer.

The Quad EQ includes a bundled SIA reference microphone for realtime frequency analysis and SPL monitoring, as well as a host of useful features like stereo linking of channels A/B and C/D; simultaneous A-, B-, and C-weighted SPL meter functionality; a built-in pink noise generator, and professional XLR and TRS input and output connectors. Finally, 99 user-definable snapshots provide easy storage and recall of repeatedly used settings.

Quad EQ Features:

Four channels of digital 30-band, Adaptive-Q graphic equalizers
Variable high- and low-pass filters on each channel
Built-in Smaart RTA (Real Time Analyzer) of input or mic signals
Simultaneous EQ and RTA display
A-, B-, and C-weighted dB-SPL meter function
Built-in pink noise generator
99 snapshots for instant recall of settings
Stereo Linking of channels A and B, C and D
Intuitive, easy-to-use front panel
Professional-grade XLR & TRS input/output connections
“Planet Earth” power supply (100-240VAC 50/60Hz)

Mackie Quad series comp/gate.

The Mackie Quad comp/gate features four channels of compression/limiting and expansion/gating. Digital technology offers several advantages over analog compressors, including much faster attack settings, and it offers 99 user-definable and instantly recallable presets, which can come in handy during fast changeovers from one act to the next. Built-in key filters provide incredible accuracy for independent triggering of the compressors and gates based on desired frequencies, while a key listen feature allows users to monitor the specific frequency range of the key filter. Plus, the Quad comp/gate’s Auto feature automatically monitors input transients and adjusts attack and release times to eliminate the all-too-common “pumping” effect typical of most compressor/limiters.

Quad Comp/Gate Features:

Four channels of 24-bit digital compression/limiting and gate/expansion
Custom algorithms developed by Acuma Labs
Individual per-channel gain reduction and output metering
Individual key filtering per comp and gate channels
99 snapshots for instant storage and recall of settings
Stereo linking of channels A and B, C and D
Intuitive, easy-to-use front panel
Professional input/output connections (XLR & TRS)
Additional external side chain connections
"Planet Earth" power supply (100-240VAC 50/60Hz)

The new Mackie Quad series will be available in the second quarter of 2006. The complete Mackie product line is currently on display at NSCA, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 16-18, 2006, booth #2337.

For more information, visit www.mackie.com.