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Gets the Job Done
By: K. Reed
Submitted: 11/6/2023
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Wanted to get back into recording at home so had my producer friend send me a list of what I needed, which included the Mackie Big Knob. I love that I can pack it in my carryon and travel with it as well.
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What a huge mistake I made purchasing this product
By: Michael
Submitted: 8/30/2023
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Was fantastic in the beginning until I started experiencing channel dropping randomly. Mackie tech support declined and avoided any warranty claims. Purchased CR8 monitors and sub, never again will I purchase Mackie products. Interface died after 2 1/2 years of service....... do not purchase
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Everything you need for a small studios
By: Xavier
Submitted: 4/24/2023
1 person found this review helpful.
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Honestly is all you can need for a small studio, robust and with a good quality for the price
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The Best Audio Interface for the $
By: Carl Johnson Ventis
Submitted: 12/4/2021
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I was going to buy the Volt 2/76 until it was pointed out to me it has no mix know between your DAW and the input your recording . The Big Knob Studio is the answer for me I love this you can have two separate monitors sets A and B , two completely separate headphone mixes this piece of gear is perfect in my opinion for someone who operates a small studio like me get it you won’t be sorry
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Doesn't need a computer to play music
By: Irad Brant
Submitted: 3/4/2021
1 person found this review helpful.
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I love this little thing , just enough for whatever you need , no need for a driver which makes it perfect for plug and play
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A great buy
By: Tony Love
Submitted: 12/9/2020
1 person found this review helpful.
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I have to sets of speakers and I was looking for a device that would allow me to seamlessly switch from one set to the other.
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Best product for mobile recording!
By: M Hall
Submitted: 11/1/2020
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I love the fact that i can take this anywhere and record music.The USB interface is very crisp and clear for recording. A must buy for mobile producers & singers!
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Clean and Efficient
By: Isreal S. Dease
Submitted: 7/23/2020
2 people found this review helpful.
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I used this interface a month ago and was so impressed by the onyx sound engine. One of the best decision I’ve ever made.
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This thing sounds clean no coloring the sound of my music
By: Mike
Submitted: 6/25/2020
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This my second Big knob from the Mackie family I love it.
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Great piece of gear for any studio
By: Max Prime
Submitted: 6/4/2020
1 person found this review helpful.
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The Mackie big knob studio is awesome! This thing does not color the output sound and has a tone of features for the price.
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The sound quality it gives is awesome from the Onyx preamps
By: David J.
Submitted: 11/6/2019
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Right out of the box big knob is great.
I like that daul headphone outs and also a talkback with built in mic. The mono, mute and dim controls come in handy a great add on. I use a Rode NTK so I don’t need the phantom power but if needed for a condenser it there for you. I haven’t used the traction recording software being that I use it as a interface for pro tools. All around I would give the Mackie 5 stars you want be disappointed.
The only negative thing I have to say about the Big Knob is that I noticed it doesn’t take long for it to get really hot. It doesn’t effect anything but the top and around the back does get really hot. I have recorded with it on all night it didn’t overheat or anything but you don’t want to touch it after hours of working the back of it.
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Great way to control a couple pairs of monitors
By: Seventh Tzun
Submitted: 5/25/2019
1 person found this review helpful.
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Works great for my primary purpose of controlling two sets of monitors, and putting volume control at my fingertips. I have a pair of Tannoy 5" and a pair of KRK 10". I can switch between the two or use them at the same time.
The USB interface is great too, I actually don't use that feature on my main workstation, I plugged in a laptop I have to the USB, which is great when I don't want to turn on the big workstation in my small space(I only use the interface feature for playback).
Overall I think it's a great hands on solution that reduces or eliminates using the mouse for volume control. My main interface has an iPad app too, but the big knob is still more convenient
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What a PHENOMENAL device!
By: Merecco Turner
Submitted: 2/3/2019
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I never knew just how helpful this device could be in a studio session until I began working with it. It offers such an easy transition during a recording session. I've been shopping with American musical for well over a decade and they carry the best equipment.This product just goes to show the quality of products they carrie. I use this daily and love it!
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Lover everything about it
By: Mykie
Submitted: 12/5/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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The Big Knob Studio is exactly what I needed for my studio set up at home. Perfect to run a few mics to a vocal booth with talk back and headphones, but also monitor a few speaker set ups.
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Worth more than the price tag
By: Thomas Grant
Submitted: 11/28/2018
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I love the great sound quality that the big knob produces and the talk back options are very user friendly. The device is very sturdy and durable. Multiple speaker outputs to compare mixes. The best hands down. Great job mackie!!!!
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Excellent audio interface - wish it had a digital out
By: Steven
Submitted: 11/13/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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Versatile analog interface. For home enthusiast desktop application wish it had digital out options.
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This device is great
By: Michael Torres
Submitted: 5/22/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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I’ve used many monitor controllers but this big knob is the sh*****t very easy and ready to use have to say thanks to American music supply for the recommendation.
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After waiting 5 months its a good peace of gear
By: Troy
Submitted: 8/19/2017
2 people found this review helpful.
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First off it is not plug n' play. You will have to go to Mackie's web site to get the drives. Well made, and the sound is a bang, sounds very good. You can listen to pairs of monitors at the same time.