Mackie, Lake Sign Deal for Console
Apr 2, 2004 6:00 PM
Mackie (www.mackie.com) has made an agreement with Lake Technology (www.lake.com) in which Lake will develop EQ and loudspeaker plug-ins for the new Mackie TT24 digital live console.
The new Mackie LP48 expansion card brings a number of enhancements to the TT24 in three possible configurations. First, the card can be configured in Lake Loudspeaker Processor mode as a 4-input-by-8-output loudspeaker processor to provide eight channels of balanced analog output with line drive capability. Second, it can provide you with as many as 12 channels of Lake-designed insert EQ processing, including the true-response Lake Ideal Graphic EQ and the Lake Mesa EQ with asymmetrical filters. Finally, you can configure the card with six channels of insertable EQ processing and a 2-input-by-4-output Lake loudspeaker processor.
With the LP48 card installed, the TT24’s onboard 5-inch LCD touch screen will provide significant control of the Lake algorithms. In addition, the TT24’s control interface for PC will integrate a Lake-style GUI for easy access and configuration.
Justin Baird, product manager at Lake Technology, says, “Lake is very excited to have Mackie as the first supplier of our live sound processing technology in the form of console plug-ins. We are looking forward to seeing Lake’s EQ and speaker processing technologies reach more live sound engineers through the TT24 platform.”
“Lake Technology is without question an industry leader in the development of exceptional DSP algorithms for audio processing,” says John Boudreau, product manager for the Mackie TT24. “Incorporating their technology into the TT24 not only legitimizes its place among much more expensive consoles but affirms Mackie’s commitment to providing real high-level performance at an affordable price.”
