Mackie B328 Recording/PA Console (32x8x2)
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The Mackie B328 is a 32x8x2 recording and PA console well suited for project studios and digital multi-track recording.
Overview
The 8-Bus series was designed to eliminate the last barrier between you and audio creativity -- the 32 8 and 24 8 are capable of sound quality equal to or better than that of $100,000 consoles. 8-Bus consoles have recorded more platinum albums and major motion picture soundtracks than any other mixer in their class -- they set the standard for affordable 8-bus consoles.
Excellent for project studios and digital multi-track recording, when combined with digital multitrack or hard disk recording systems, a Mackie 8 Bus console can create not just major label CDs, but major motion picture soundtracks and network quality commercials.
Features include low-noise/high-headroom mic preamps on every channel, as well as channel inserts and direct outs. In the channel strip you'll find Mackie's truly musical EQ -- with Hi and Lo shelving EQ, parametric Hi-Mid, and sweepable Low-Mid EQ -- as well as their Low Cut Filter, which allows you to eliminate mic thumps and room rumble from your mix, and use your EQ for music and vocals.
With Mix B, "in-line monitoring" is a breeze. Six aux sends and 6 aux returns allow you to use all the effects you want. And the 8 Bus's complete talkback and phones level controls make communicating with the talent a snap. There's much more:
When you get right down to it, the 8-Bus Series of recording consoles is a value at many times the price. The fact that artists and producers of every shape and size have sworn by them means when you buy an 8-Bus you'll… read more be in good company.
- Mackie's premium mic preamps on every channel (with phantom power for use with condenser mics)
- 100mm log-taper faders for consistently smooth fades
- EQ: Full parametric Hi-Mid with separate band center and "Q" controls, swept Lo-Mid, and Hi & Lo shelving EQ
- Low Cut Filter (18dB/oct @ 75Hz) on every channel
- 6 stereo (2 assignable) aux returns
- Extensive routing capabilities read less
Excellent for project studios and digital multi-track recording, when combined with digital multitrack or hard disk recording systems, a Mackie 8 Bus console can create not just major label CDs, but major motion picture soundtracks and network quality commercials.
Features include low-noise/high-headroom mic preamps on every channel, as well as channel inserts and direct outs. In the channel strip you'll find Mackie's truly musical EQ -- with Hi and Lo shelving EQ, parametric Hi-Mid, and sweepable Low-Mid EQ -- as well as their Low Cut Filter, which allows you to eliminate mic thumps and room rumble from your mix, and use your EQ for music and vocals.
With Mix B, "in-line monitoring" is a breeze. Six aux sends and 6 aux returns allow you to use all the effects you want. And the 8 Bus's complete talkback and phones level controls make communicating with the talent a snap. There's much more:
When you get right down to it, the 8-Bus Series of recording consoles is a value at many times the price. The fact that artists and producers of every shape and size have sworn by them means when you buy an 8-Bus you'll… read more be in good company.
Features:
- Loads of outputs for easy multitracking- Mackie's premium mic preamps on every channel (with phantom power for use with condenser mics)
- 100mm log-taper faders for consistently smooth fades
- EQ: Full parametric Hi-Mid with separate band center and "Q" controls, swept Lo-Mid, and Hi & Lo shelving EQ
- Low Cut Filter (18dB/oct @ 75Hz) on every channel
- 6 stereo (2 assignable) aux returns
- Extensive routing capabilities read less
Specs
Noise
Measured 20Hz to 20kHz bandwidth Tape Returns selected, no EQ, Channel Pans alternating L/R, L/R. "Faders up" refers to Unity gain, 0dBu position.
Output Noise: Main L/R or Submaster
Total Harmonic Distortion
1kHz @ + 14dBu measured 20Hz-20kHz, mic input, 1 channel assigned
Direct output: 0.0013% typical
L/R Mix output: 0.0014% typical
Submaster output: 0.0015% typical
Crosstalk
1kHz measured relative to 0dBu, measured 20Hz to 20kHz.
Line In to Adjacent Channel: -91dBu
Channel Fader down: L/R Mix: -95dBu Submaster Output: -96dBu
Channel muted L/R Mix Output: -95dBu Submaster Output: -96dBu
Channel un-assigned L/R Mix Output: -91dBu Submaster Output: -95dBu
Adjacent Channel assigned L/R Mix Output: -92dBu Submaster Output: -94dBu
Panpot attenuation L/R Mix Output: -87dBu Submaster Output: -87dBu
Frequency Response
20Hz to 60kHz, any input to any output: +0/-1dB
10Hz to 120kHz, any input to any output: +0dB/-3dB
E.I.N.
Mic input, 150-ohm termination, 20Hz-20kHz: 129.5dBm
Mic input, shorted, 20Hz-20kHz: -136dBV
C.M.R.R.
Mic input, max gain, 1kHz: 83dB
Maximum Levels
Mic input: +14dBu
All other inputs: +22dBu
L/R Mix balanced output: +28dBu
All other outputs: +22dBu
Impedances
Microphone input: 1.5 kohms
Channel insert return: 2.5 kohms
All other inputs: 10 kohms or greater
All outputs: 120 ohms
Equalization
Hi-Mid (full parametric (Q) variable from 1/12 to 3 oct.): 500Hz-18kHz �15dB
Lo Mid (swept): 45Hz-3kHz �15dB
Hi (shelving): 12kHz �15dB
Lo (shelving): 80Hz �15dB
Lo Cut (HP filter): 75Hz 18dB/oct. slope (Tchebechev)
Console Dimensions (H x W x D)
4.78 x 45.82 x 28.75 in.
8 Bus Power Supply:
Power Consumption: 400 watts
Output
+18V: 3.5A
-18V: 3.5A
+48V: 250MA
+12V: 1.5A
+5V: 3A
Weight
24 lbs., not including power cable.
Power Supply Dimensions (H x W x D)
3.35 x 19.00 x 10.08 in. (85 x 483 x 256mm)
Measured 20Hz to 20kHz bandwidth Tape Returns selected, no EQ, Channel Pans alternating L/R, L/R. "Faders up" refers to Unity gain, 0dBu position.
Output Noise: Main L/R or Submaster
Total Harmonic Distortion
1kHz @ + 14dBu measured 20Hz-20kHz, mic input, 1 channel assigned
Direct output: 0.0013% typical
L/R Mix output: 0.0014% typical
Submaster output: 0.0015% typical
Crosstalk
1kHz measured relative to 0dBu, measured 20Hz to 20kHz.
Line In to Adjacent Channel: -91dBu
Channel Fader down: L/R Mix: -95dBu Submaster Output: -96dBu
Channel muted L/R Mix Output: -95dBu Submaster Output: -96dBu
Channel un-assigned L/R Mix Output: -91dBu Submaster Output: -95dBu
Adjacent Channel assigned L/R Mix Output: -92dBu Submaster Output: -94dBu
Panpot attenuation L/R Mix Output: -87dBu Submaster Output: -87dBu
Frequency Response
20Hz to 60kHz, any input to any output: +0/-1dB
10Hz to 120kHz, any input to any output: +0dB/-3dB
E.I.N.
Mic input, 150-ohm termination, 20Hz-20kHz: 129.5dBm
Mic input, shorted, 20Hz-20kHz: -136dBV
C.M.R.R.
Mic input, max gain, 1kHz: 83dB
Maximum Levels
Mic input: +14dBu
All other inputs: +22dBu
L/R Mix balanced output: +28dBu
All other outputs: +22dBu
Impedances
Microphone input: 1.5 kohms
Channel insert return: 2.5 kohms
All other inputs: 10 kohms or greater
All outputs: 120 ohms
Equalization
Hi-Mid (full parametric (Q) variable from 1/12 to 3 oct.): 500Hz-18kHz �15dB
Lo Mid (swept): 45Hz-3kHz �15dB
Hi (shelving): 12kHz �15dB
Lo (shelving): 80Hz �15dB
Lo Cut (HP filter): 75Hz 18dB/oct. slope (Tchebechev)
Console Dimensions (H x W x D)
4.78 x 45.82 x 28.75 in.
8 Bus Power Supply:
Power Consumption: 400 watts
Output
+18V: 3.5A
-18V: 3.5A
+48V: 250MA
+12V: 1.5A
+5V: 3A
Weight
24 lbs., not including power cable.
Power Supply Dimensions (H x W x D)
3.35 x 19.00 x 10.08 in. (85 x 483 x 256mm)
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-898-3211
Email: support@mackie.com
Web: https://mackie.com/en/support/contact
Phone: 800-898-3211
Email: support@mackie.com
Web: https://mackie.com/en/support/contact
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