Superb sound superb flexibility. The Mackie Mix8 Compact Mixer is a compact and highly portable 8-channel mixer. The Mix8 features 2 mic/line inputs providing studio-grade audio fidelity. Each channel also features an integrated 3-band EQ for shaping your tone. Phantom Power is included for use with studio condenser microphones.It gives you great sound from top to bottom too. The Mix8 comes equipped with Mackies custom preamps ideal for studio-grade vocal and instrument recordings. The mixer provides high-headroom with a low-noise design for optimal audio performance. Headphone and stereo control room outputs are also included for private monitoring and use with other equipment. Get to the venue. Get set up. Get playing. Ideal for your busy day. Highly versatile with 8 channels the Mix8 is the ideal for both stage and studio thanks to its premium-grade components and flexible design. Its great for working musicians or buskers. And if the sound is a great concern enjoy studio-quality audio thanks to high headroom and low noise. The input features pan level and overload indication as well as boasting built-in Phantom Power for use with studio condenser microphones. 2 stereo 1/4-inch line inputs are also included ideal for processing and recording line-level instruments such as synthesizer keyboards sequencers and more. Pure sound thanks to custom preamps Feel confident in your sound. One of the most prominent features of the Mackie Mix8 is the custom premium-grade microphone preamps for optimal audio fidelity. When used with a condenser microphone the preamps shine through providing high-headroom and low-noise performance for the best possible sound quality. This allows you to capture every nuance of your source audio for studio-grade recordings. The line input comes complete with a 3-band EQ for precise sound shaping allowing you to shape your tone for added control. Take anywhere design – portable and powerful Fits in your guitar bag! Not only is the mixer lightweight and rugged but its compact design makes it highly portable. This means you can take your mixer anywhere you go with ease fitting easily within a backpack for convenience. Dedicated stereo RCA inputs and outputs are included for playback or recording applications. A headphone output is included for private monitoring as well as stereo control room outputs. The rugged metal chassis provides optimum reliability. Features 8-channel compact mixer with proven high-headroom low-noise performance Mic/line inputs with studio-level audio quality Multi-band EQ with clean precise tone shaping Pan level and overload indication Phantom power for studio condenser mics Multiple stereo 1/4″ line inputs One aux send with stereo 1/4″ returns Dedicated stereo RCA inputs/outputs for playback or recording Main L/R outputs Headphone output Stereo control room outputs Rugged reliable design built to last Extremely compact and portable Specifications Noise characteristics 20 Hz – 20 kHz bandwidth 150 ohm source impedance: All outputs master levels and channel levels off: -100 dBu All outputs master levels unity all channel levels off: -90 dBu All outputs master levels unity 1 channel level unity: -85 dBu Distortion (THD+N) 1 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz bandwidth: Mic input to main output: Attenuation and crosstalk 20 Hz – 20 kHz bandwidth: Inputs to outputs at 1 kHz: -85 dB Main mix off at 1 kHz: -80 dB Frequency response: Mic input to any output gain at unity: +0 -1 dB 20 Hz to 30 kHz Equivalent input noise: Mic in to insert send out max gain 150 ohm termination: -125 dBu Common mode rejection ratio: Mic in to insert send out max gain 1 kHz: better than 70 dB Maximum levels: Mic inputs (XLR): +19 dBu Aux return in: +16 dBu All other inputs: +21 dBu All outputs: +21 dBu Impedances: Mic in: 3.8 kOhms All other inputs: 10 kOhms or greater Tape out: 1 kOhms Phones: 22 Ohms All other outputs: Unbalanced: 120 Ohms Balanced: 240 Ohms EQ: High shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid peaking: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz Low shelving: ±15 dB at 80 Hz Low cut filter: 18 dB per octave -3 dB at 75 Hz