The Mackie MCU Pro is the perfect 8 channel control surface for any music production studio. Featuring nine motorised touch-sensitive Alps faders eight V-pots and more than 50 master buttons the Mackie MCU Pro provides intuitive hands-on control over every aspect of your mix. The onboard USB MIDI interface allows you to connect external MIDI equipment while also facilitating seamless integration with all major production software and compatibility with both Mac and PC. Complete with a backlit LCD display and eight LED rings the Mackie MCU Pro Control Surface delivers real-time visual feedback and unparalleled creative possibilities. The Mackie Control Universal Pro offers sophisticated Mackie Control communications protocol which offers ten times the precision of ordinary MIDI mapping. With MCU Pro you get deep intuitive control of mix and plug-in parameters real-time visual feedback and set up is plug and play – without any MIDI mapping whatsoever! Your software was designed with MCU Pro in mind meaning the MCU Pro integrates with your software like no other hardware controller. Complete your music production experience with the easy-to-use MCU Pro with nine Alps touch-sensitive faders a full-sized backlit LCD and V-Ports for fast tweaking your creative flow will not be interrupted. The MCU Pro is also the only software control surface that can grow with your studio with optional Mackie Control Extender Pro. The two-line 55-character backlit LCD displays paqrameters like track name channel metering I/O assignments plug-ins EQ dynamics and more saving you time by not having to look up at your computer to see the parameters youre tweaking. Without dividing your attention between control surface and computer monitor your mixing speed efficiency and creative control are all distraction-free. Every Mackie Control Universal Pro comes equipped with nine 100mm motorized touch-sensitive faders from Alps – one for each channel plus a master fader – for that pro console look and feel. With support for an unlimited number of banks MCU Pro can handle as many channels as your music production software can throw at it. The master section includes buttons for navigating channels individually or in banks of eight as well as for software specific controls like assigning I/O sends EQ dynamics and plug-ins to name a few. Each fader channel also has a genuine Mackie rotary V-Pot surrounded by an LED collar to indicate the current value and dedicated buttons for record ready solo mute channel select and signal present LED. Connect just a single USB cable and you are up and running wtih MCU Pro. And the built-in MIDI interfaces lets you add up to three MCU XT Pros without the need for external hardware. Or use the MIDI I/O to hook up your classic MIDI gear and work on your ELO covers. Added bonus If you have chosen to purchase this spectacular Mackie product on or after the 12th of September 2019 youre in luck! From this date this product comes with ProTools First and The Musician Collection of 23 plugins and instruments (click here to see the full list of plugins). Click here to create your account. Simply follow the instructions on the landing site and get mixing. Dont worry if you already have an account you can setup a new account to receive this free software. All you need is your Mackie serial number which can be found on the back of your product. Please note this is a B-Stock item. B-stock items are either ex repair or have previously been returned by another customer. The original boxing and manual may be missing and there may be some slight signs of usage. Otherwise the unit operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price supplied with a two year warranty. Software bundled with the original new product may have been registered or may no longer be included. Features Proprietary Mackie communication protocol for seamless music production software integration 100mm touch-sensitive Alps motorized faders V-Pot control over software plug-in effects and virtual instruments More than 50 dedicated push-buttons for fine control of software parameters Tape-style transport controls Full meter display with track names and parameters Quick cursor-style buttons for Up Down Left Right and Zoom Onboard USB MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac or PC and up to 3 additional pieces of external MIDI gear Software-specific Lexan overlays included Expandable via optional Mackie Control Extender Pro and C4 Pro modules Includes Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC Specifications Intended Use: Audio Mixer Number of Faders: 9 Fader Throw: 100mm Fader Type: Touch Sensitive Motorized Number of Knobs: 8 Knob Type: Rotary encoders Number of Performance Pads: No performance pads Performance Pad Types: No performance pads Number of Soft Keys: 118 dedicated soft keys 8 assignable soft keys Other Controls: Jog Wheel Transport Controls: Yes Audio Inputs: No audio inputs Audio Outputs: No audio outputs Computer Connectivity: USB Control I/O: 3 x MIDI In/Out 2 x footswitch Height: 4.4″ Depth: 16.9″ Width: 16.5″ Weight: 16.8 lbs. Manufacturer Part Number: 2034306-00