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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.

SERIES OVERVIEW
BIG KNOB SERIES

FEATURES

Take a look at some of the reasons Big Knob Series delivers the solution you are looking for

PROVEN

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.

HI-REZ

PREMIUM ONYX RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Both the Big Knob Studio and Big Knob Studio+ offer high-resolution USB interfacing (with resolutions up to 192 kHz), featuring dual Onyx mic preamps, delivering an ultra-wide 60 dB of gain range and award-winning sound quality.

COMPREHENSIVE

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.

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PROVEN

PRO SOURCE AND MONITOR SELECTION

HI-REZ

PREMIUM ONYX RECORDING/PLAYBACK

COMPREHENSIVE

FLEXIBLE INTEGRATION

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SERIES LINE-UP

With three models, each delivering flexible solutions, there is definitely a Big Knob right for your application.

Big Knob Passive

MONITOR CONTROLLER

Excruciatingly simple 2x2 monitor controller
- Choose between 2 sources and 2 monitor pairs
- Classic Big Knob volume control
- Mono, mute and dim functions
Pristine audio quality
- Passive audio path with no power supply needed
Sturdy “Built-Like-A-Tank” design

Big Knob Studio

MONITOR CONTROLLER|INTERFACE

Professional source and monitor selection
- Choose between 3 sources and 2 monitor pairs
- Classic Big Knob volume control
- Independent trim on all sources and monitor outs
- Mono, mute and dim functions
Flexible 2x2 USB recording interface
- Two boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps including phantom power for condenser microphones
- High-resolution 96kHz / 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 1/8” input for your smartphone
- Dual headphone outs with independent level control
- Built-in talkback mic for easy communication with artists
- 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

Big Knob Studio+

MONITOR CONTROLLER|INTERFACE

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

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Big Knob Passive

MONITOR CONTROLLER

Excruciatingly simple 2x2 monitor controller
- Choose between 2 sources and 2 monitor pairs
- Classic Big Knob volume control
- Mono, mute and dim functions
Pristine audio quality
- Passive audio path with no power supply needed
Sturdy “Built-Like-A-Tank” design

Big Knob Studio

MONITOR CONTROLLER|INTERFACE

Professional source and monitor selection
- Choose between 3 sources and 2 monitor pairs
- Classic Big Knob volume control
- Independent trim on all sources and monitor outs
- Mono, mute and dim functions
Flexible 2x2 USB recording interface
- Two boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps including phantom power for condenser microphones
- High-resolution 96kHz / 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 1/8” input for your smartphone
- Dual headphone outs with independent level control
- Built-in talkback mic for easy communication with artists
- 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

Big Knob Studio+

MONITOR CONTROLLER|INTERFACE

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

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QUICK COMPARISON

PRODUCT	SOURCE/MONITOR I/O	USB I/O	RESOLUTION	MONO/MUTE/DIM	DEDICATED STUDIO OUT	HEADPHONE OUTS	UP YOUR GAME?
Big Knob Studio+	4x3	2x4	192 kHz / 24-bit	Yes	Yes	2, dedicated	For sure
Big Knob Studio	3x2	2x2	96 kHz / 24-bit	Yes	No	2, dedicated	You know it
Big Knob Passive	2x2	N/A	N/A	Yes	No	No	Of course