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From Our Research Team:

The New Standard for Affordable, Rugged Mixers

It all started with Mackie’s VLZ PRO, the mixer that defined the standards for affordable high-quality sound. Now, Mackie’s new CFX16-mkII sets the standard for affordable and rugged mixers with built-in effects.

Mackie CFX16-mkII at a Glance:

• 16 channels — 12 mono mic/line and 2 stereo line
  
• Channels complete with inserts, trim, and aux sends
  
• Built-in 32-bit EMAC digital effects processor with 16 effects
  
• Tough enough for live

16 channels - 12 mono mic/line and 2 stereo line
The wildly popular CFX16-mkII live sound mixer features 12 genuine Mackie-designed low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps and a host of great features for live sound. The new “mkII” versions include sleek grey cosmetics, new ergonomic knobs, impact-resistant rubber sides, and new irresistibly low prices. The CFX16-mkII features genuine Mackie mic preamps, 12 mono mic/line and 2 stereo line channels, an onboard 9-band stereo graphic equalizer, subwoofer out, and a true 4-bus design ideal for live sound applications, plus a great deal more, all designed to make live sound mixing a breeze — an efficient, great-sounding breeze!

Channels complete with inserts, trim, and aux sends
Additional channel features include unbalanced inserts and input Trim controls with individual Zero Level LEDs, 3-band EQ with swept midrange, and 100Hz low cut filters for eliminating mic rumble. Each channel strip has a 60mm log-taper fader, one external and one internal/external effects send; plus two Aux sends, pan, mute, solo (PFL), and bus assigns. The mixers also offer phase-accurate 9-band stereo graphic EQ for easy tonal shaping (and feedback suppression). The CFX16mkII allows two separate stage monitor mixes to be created with their own effects levels.

Built-in 32-bit EMAC digital effects processor with 16 effects
Thanks to Mackie's massive digital R&D efforts of the past seven years, the CFX16-mkII includes sophisticated 32-bit digital effects that rival dedicated outboard processors. These EMAC effects sound clean and realistic - especially compared to the crude, jangling 16-bit effects on most of the other "effects" mixers on the market.

Tough enough for live
Like all Mackie mixers, the CFX-mkII Series is designed for rugged, day-in and day-out road use. Their sturdy-yet-light steel monocoque construction houses rugged, double-sided SMT-plated fiberglass circuit boards, and 60mm faders with ultra-tight lip seals for keeping out contaminants. Onyx mixer-style knobs are mounted so they "ride" just above the steel chassis and absorb impacts without transferring damage to the internal components. And like all Mackie mixers, the CFX-mkII features co-molded potentiometers that don't get brittle and scratchy sounding with age.

Mackie CFX16-mkII Features:

• Genuine low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps.
  
• 12 mono mic/line and 2 stereo line channels.
  
• Built-in 32-bit EMAC digital effects processor with 16 effects.
  
• External and internal EFX sends and EFX to Monitor control.
  
• Onboard nine-band stereo graphic equalizer.
  
• True 4-bus design ideal for live sound applications.
  
• 2 Pre/Post aux sends and internal/external FX sends.
  
• 3-band EQ with swept mid (100 Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line.
  
• 4-band EQ on stereo line channels.
  
• Pan, Mute, PFL solo on each channel.
  
• 100 Hz low-cut filters on all mic/line channels.
  
• Subwoofer output from built-in 18 dB/octave, 75 Hz crossover.
  
• Break switch mutes all channels.
  
• Headphone output with level control.
  
• Tape/CD inputs with level control assignable to Main Mix.
  
• Logarithmic taper 60 mm faders.
  
• 48 V phantom power.
  
• 12 V BNC lamp.

Specification Detail Type Analog Channels 16 Inputs - Mic Preamps 12 x XLR Inputs - Line 12 x 1/4" (CH 1-12), 4 x 1/4" (CH 13-16 Stereo) Inputs - Other 2 x RCA (Tape) Outputs - Main 2 x XLR (Main), 1 x XLR (Sub), 2 x 1/4" (Main) Outputs - Direct No Direct Outputs Outputs - Other 2 x RCA (Tape), 2 x 1/4" (Utility), 4 x 1/4" (Sub) Headphones 1 x 1/4" Send/Return I/O 2 x 1/4" (Send), 4 x 1/4" (Return), 2 x 1/4" (Aux Send) Phantom Power 12 (CH 1-12) EQ Bands 3-band Sweepable Mid (CH 1-12), 4-band (CH 13-16 Stereo) Aux Sends 1-2 (Pre/Post), EFX 1-2 (FX) Busses/Groups 4 Sub Groups Faders 19 60mm Channel Inserts Yes (CH 1-12) Effects Yes Talkback No Talkback Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity Rackmountable Yes (Optional) Height 5" Depth 18.4" Width 22.9" Weight 21 lbs. Manufacturer Part Number 0014084-00