Mackie - News and Rumours
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Rode Buys Mackie: Two music tech giants merge in $180M deal.
05 Dec 2023 · Rode buys Mackie: It's now official! The Freedman Group, the parent company of Rode Microphones, purchases Mackie in a deal worth $180M.
The best compact live mixers for studio and stage
07 Nov 2023 · Looking for a decent mixer for the stage, the rehearsal room, or your home studio? We check out the best compact live mixers available.
Studio Deals from Audient, Rode, Mackie, and Adam Audio
06 Oct 2023 · This week's Studio Deals selection consists of recording essentials in the affordable end of the market, so there's simply no excuse.
Introducing the Mackie DLZ digital desktop mixer for content creators
18 May 2023 · The Mackie DLZ is an easy-to-use digital multitrack mixing console with features designed for content creation, streaming, and podcasting.
Nordic electronic pioneers: How to sound like Röyksopp
19 Nov 2022 · For a small-town electronic duo, Röyksopp had a major impact on the global music scene. We look at the instruments that made up their sound.
Mackie Thump and Thump XT: Refreshed and expanded PA speakers & subs
08 Aug 2022 · Mackie Thump series: refreshed and expanded for 2022 with Thump XT! This new and updated app-enabled range of speakers should find fans everywhere.
Mackie M*Caster Streaming Mixer: “The Ultimate Live Streaming Solution”?
20 Jan 2022 · If you're after an audio interface for your Twitch show, then Mackie may have the answer! Is the M*Caster "The Ultimate Live Streaming Solution"?
Best Live Gear 2021: Top Ten Microphones, IEMs and PA Systems
15 Dec 2021 · Live audio came roaring back, along with some fantastic releases by some top brands. Here are our favourite live, streaming and PA gear from 2021!
Black Friday Cyberweek Deals Thomann: Big discounts on Live and PA Gear!
23 Nov 2021 · Thomann has announced some great deals on Live and PA gear this year during Cyberweek, including mics, speakers and podcasting gear for all budgets.
Mackie OnyxGo and Element EM91CU+ mics for content creators
16 Nov 2021 · Mackie's new OnyxGo and EM91CU+ mics make it easy to record interviews, podcasts, live streaming, and calls in studio and portable setups.
Mackie Thrash 212 and 215: No-nonsense active PA speakers
16 Nov 2021 · Looking for a simple, no-frills, powered PA speaker with a brand name you can trust? Then you might want to look at the new Mackie Thrash series.
Is Expensive Better? Here’s some gear that’s good value for money.
09 Oct 2021 · Prices don't always reflect value for money in the long term, argues Gearnews' Bob Malkowski. Here's some music gear that's a great investment.
Mackie EleMent Wave wireless mic system for video creators & streamers
17 Aug 2021 · Content creators will love the new Mackie EleMent Wave wireless mic system. Does it offer enough for the money though, against stiff competition?
Mackie goes mobile with Thump GO portable loudspeaker
17 Aug 2021 · Rechargeable, lightweight and cleverly designed the Mackie Thump GO powered PA speaker should be a big hit with buskers and street performers alike.
Deal: Buy an audio interface and get AmpliTube 5 SE for free!
12 Mar 2021 · Here's a great way to step up your guitar recording game: Thomann is throwing in IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 SE for free when you purchase selected audio interfaces – for a limited time only!
NAMM 2021: New Mackie SRT powered 1600W PA speakers pack in the features
18 Jan 2021 · Released today at NAMM 2021, the new Mackie SRT Professional Powered Speakers boast a lot of power and a lot of technology in a compact package.
NAMM 2021: New Mackie Onyx Mixers add Multitrack Recording
18 Jan 2021 · Mackie is back in the game with the new Onyx analogue mixer series, with what looks like an assured, well-priced offering from the makers of the VLZ.
Holiday Season Raffle Part 1: Win Mackie MC-450 headphones (Closed)
20 Nov 2020 · It's the first instalment of the Gearnews Holiday Season Giveaway! This week: win a pair of Mackie MC-450 open-backed studio headphones worth €299!
New Mackie Element Podcasting Mics: But are they what we hoped for?
05 Oct 2020 · Last month we reported a leak on new Mackie Podcasting tools due to be released today. Well, they're here, but are the Mackie Element USB mics what we were hoping for?
Is Mackie about to announce a suite of new podcasting tools?
29 Sep 2020 · It looks like Mackie is about to release new gear aimed at the podcasting market! A holding page at proaudio.tv teases an upcoming release on 5 October. But what could it be?
NAMM 2020: Mackie debuts MP Series, a new in-ear monitoring range
17 Jan 2020 · Announced at NAMM 20202: Mackie announces the complete range of Mackie MP Series In Ear Monitors and the MP-BTA Bluetooth Adaptor offering an IEM to fit every ear... and budget.
NAMM 2020: Mackie MC-350, MC-450 studio headphones
17 Jan 2020 · At NAMM 2020, Mackie launched two headphones called MC-350 and MC-450. Both have frequency response rated between 20 Hz to 20 kHz, an adjustable headband and ear pads made of genuine leather.