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Mackie Big Knob

Item ID: BigKnob

Tabletop Studio Monitor Management Device w/Talkback, Headphone Send & Monitor Switching

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Get Your Hands on the BIG KNOB!

Now, more than ever, professional, project and home studios need a Big Knob. You know, a simple monitor switching and level control box with built-in talkback functions that sits on your desktop. With the Big Knob's multitude of rear-panel connections, this Mackie marvel lets you easily switch between three sets of studio monitors, four different stereo sources, and even send musicians their own custom headphone mixes while communicating with them via the built-in Talkback microphone. And with its high-end sound quality and robust construction, Big Knob is right at home in professional studios.


Mackie Big Knob Features:
  • Tabletop level control / monitor switcher / source selector & talkback box
  • Big, convenient volume knob for precise level adjustments
  • Switch between 3 sets of studio monitors
  • Built-in Talkback microphone for easy communication with musicians
  • Monitor 3 independent Stereo inputs plus Mix input
  • Dual Headphone outputs with independent headphone mix bus
  • Phono preamp for turntable connection
  • High-end esoteric studio sound quality and robust construction
  • Perfect for computer-based studios

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Specification Detail
Number of Input Channels 4
Number of Output Channels 6
Analog Inputs 6 x TRS, 2 x RCA
Analog Outputs 6 x TRS
Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Headphones 2 x 1/4"
Talkback Yes
Form Desktop
Height 3.2"
Depth 5.9"
Width 13.5"
Weight 3.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 0008466-00

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Reviews

based on 29 reviews

No coloration noticed here

by Bryce from California
August 24, 2011
Music Background: Guitar player, hip hop producer, hobbyist
I hate to say I'm Blown away but I honestly am very impressed with the Big Knob. I've tried 2 other products in this same price range and ended up sticking with the Big Knob. The Big Knob is simple, s... read more [+]traight forward, built like a tank and does what's it's suppose to do. I've heard some complain about coloration....I don't hear it. I'm running HSM80's in an treated room and the Big Knob sounds great in my environment. close [-]

Practical, Well-Made, Sounds great!

by Shaun from Orlando, FL
July 6, 2010
Music Background: recording engineer, mixer, producer, www.secombs.com
The Big Knob has really improved my work flow. It has all the features and connectivity you need for a small-medium studio. It's extremely well-made; all knobs feel very secure and connections are sol... read more [+]id. The headphone amps sound terrific and have a ton of gain. This unit is the center-piece for my pro tools LE setup and I couldn't imagine tracking or mixing without it. The talk-back feature is so useful and has worked flawlessly.

I would highly recommend this to any engineer who needs control over multiple monitors, headphone amps with talkback, or simply wants a nice volume control unit for a single set of monitors.

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You Must Have Big Knob

by Dave Percell from Corona, CA USA
June 28, 2010
Music Background:
The Big Knob is an absolute must have. Love having my main monitors and sub on separate channels to A&B my sound. Built like a tank. All equipment should be built like this. Very transparent sound. I ... read more [+]have top end cables and tested in and out of the system. I can not imagine the Big Knob not being apart of my studio. Just the right amount of control with out being a mixer. close [-]

A M A Z I N G-Can't Live Without it...

by Amuthan Sundar from Chennai.India
October 10, 2009
Music Background: Sound Designer,Composer,Keyboards..
This is one of the best buys that I've ever done..Saved a lot of money and gave me lots of happiness.Smart playback and routing solution for a DAW based Studio is what i like the most on its design p... read more [+]hilosophy.Built like a tank its sure to last long... close [-]

VERY USEFULL

by Ali Molaee from Iran
October 2, 2009
Music Background: Sound engineer-Vocalist-Composer
yeaaa...it`s very usefull...and I realy like it so much..I can`t work without it and I`ve used to it and its big knob!! high quality ...
thanks mackie...
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Mackie Big Knob

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