For all you regular reader of rAVe news out there, you may not realize this, but once a month we publish rAVe Rental [and Staging] an email newsletter packed with opinionated news and product stories about the ProAV industry, with a special focus on the rental and staging market. The most recent edition, Volume 9, Issue 11 includes the most recent […]

Mackie today announced a new professional-grade PA system called Mackie Reach. Featuring Bluetooth music streaming, a six-channel digital mixer, and a control app for iOS and Android, Reach is a self-contained PA system. Integrated with a new ARC array, which they say provides “clearer” sound in large-audience environments, and EarShot — personal monitoring system, the […]

Mackie today introduces two new models to its CR Series Multimedia Monitor line- the CR4BT and CR5BT. Both new models feature Bluetooth music streaming from any capable device, adding source flexibility perfect for auditioning comparison tracks or simply enjoying multimedia. The new CR4BT and CR5BT join the CR3 and CR4, all designed to bridge the […]

Mackie has started shipping its new DL Dante Expansion Card that allows for the networked audio to the DL32R wirelessly controlled digital live sound mixer. The DL32R is controlled wirelessly, using the Mackie Master Fader control app for iPad, freeing sound engineers to mix from any location in a venue. The DL32R delivers 32-channels of […]

Mackie today announces the launch of ProFXv2 Series Professional Effects Mixers. The redesigned ProFXv2 series features an all-new preamp design and powerful new effects engine, delivering unmatched sonic performance for live sound applications. The series has been expanded with two new models, the four-channel ProFX4v2 and the 30-channel ProFX30v2, opening up the no-compromise ProFX toolkit […]

Mackie today updated its My Fader control app that controls the Mackie DL32R, DL1608 and DL806 digital mixers. Designed for iPhone and iPod touch, My Fader v3.0 is designed for on-stage performers controlling their own monitors or engineers who need quick mobile control over any mix. The new version includes a new updated user interface […]

Famous for its live-sound speakers, Mackie’s newest lineup aims of rate installed sound market. Dubbed the iP Series, it includes three full-range models (10 inch, 12 inch and 15 inch) and a companion 18 inch subwoofer. The full-range iP-10, iP-12 and iP-15 feature eight M10 rigging points and a rotatable 90°x50° horn to support both […]

Mackie has announced a battery-powerable PA called FreePlay. Featuring Bluetooth music streaming, a 4-channel digital mixer and a control app for iPhone and iPod touch, FreePlay is an all-in-one stereo PA solution that includes an 8 inch woofer. FreePlay allows users to connect microphones, line or instrument level sources and features an easy-to-use 4-channel digital […]

Mackie just debuted its new DL32R 32-Channel Wireless Digital Mixer with iPad Control. The Mackie DL32R features a mix of professional I/O in an compact 3U rackmount design. Each of the 32 inputs (24 XLR, 8 XLR/TRS combo) feature Mackie’s all-new Onyx+ recallable mic preamps, with remote control over preamp gain and phantom power. Fully-assignable […]

Mackie has announced the availability of Master Fader v3.0. Built specifically for commercial applications, Master Fader v3.0 works with their new DL32R as well as the DL1608 or DL806 (but some features are specific to the 32-channel DL32R). Master Fader v3.0 is now available for free download from the App Store. New features include the […]

Mackie launched a new 32-channel digital mixing system controlled wirelessly from Mackie’s intuitive Master Fader iPad app. The Mackie DL32R features a mix of flexible, professional I/O in a 3U rackmount design. Each of the 32 inputs (24 XLR, 8 XLR/TRS combo) feature Mackie’s all-new Onyx+ recallable mic pre-amps, with remote control over preamp gain […]

Mackie today announced its new Mix Series Compact Mixers with three models, the Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer, the Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer and the Mix12FX 12-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects. Mix Series mixers are the most affordable mixer produced by Mackie. The Mix5, Mix8 and Mix12FX compact mixers feature the right mix of I/O, EQ […]

Mackie just launched its Creative Reference Multimedia Monitor Series, which the company says is an “affordable” version of a studio-quality speaker. The series includes two models — the CR3 and CR4 — with 3-inch or 4-inch woofers and 3/4-inch silk-dome tweeters. CR monitors are housed in all-wood cabinets and include custom-tuned rear ports. Unique to […]

Mackie is shipping the re-designed SRM450 and SRM350 High-Definition Portable Powered Loudspeakers. Both are 1000-watt amp platform designs and feature some custom audio tools that Mackie says simplify setup and produce results not found in any other speakers at this price. Choose between four application-specific speaker modes, each re-voicing the SRM to sound its best […]

Today Mackie launched two new additions to the SRM family of powered loudspeakers — the SRM750 1600W Dual 15-inch High-Definition Powered Loudspeaker and the SRM2850 1600W Dual 18-inch Powered Subwoofer. Both new models include a 1600-watt amp platform paired with custom transducers housed within professional-grade, internally-braced all-wood cabinets. The new Mackie SRM750 and SRM2850 will […]

Mackie is now shipping its Thump Series Powered Loudspeakers spec’d at 1000 watts of power. The Thump12 and Thump15 improve upon the low end original Thump loved by DJs and musicians, while the new Thump18S subwoofer is for for improving low end in a PA system. Thump features include crossovers, transducer time alignment and a […]

Mackie this week launched the all-new Thump Series Powered Loudspeakers with over 1000 watts of power per speaker. The Thump Powered Loudspeakers feature precision crossovers, transducer time alignment and a 3-band EQ with a sweepable mid. With flexible mounting options, combo mic/line inputs and a great wedge angle, Thump full-range loudspeakers provide the application flexibility […]

Mackie has announced new portable speakers, the SRM450 and SRM350 models, which are spec’d at 1000 watts with custom drivers. Featuring two new audio tools, these new SRM speakers can simplify setup and produce results that Mackie claims simply not found in any other speakers at this price. You can choose between four application-specific speaker […]

There have been rumors swirling for months now that EAW and Mackie were in trouble due to a factory closing in China that they did not plan; the factory supposedly just shut down one day without notice.  Well, we went straight to the CEO of Loud Technologies (the parent company of Mackie and EAW, among […]