Mackie Big Knob Studio 3x2 Studio Monitor Controller 96kHz USB I/O

The Mackie Big Knob Studio combines a 3x2 monitor controller with a 2x2 USB recording interface, so one box handles both monitoring and tracking on a project studio desk. Switch between three sources and two monitor pairs, with independent trim on every source and monitor output so an A/B comparison is level-matched and honest rather than skewed by whichever set is louder.

Two Onyx mic preamps deliver a 60 dB gain range with phantom power for condensers, feeding 24-bit recording and playback at up to 96 kHz. A cue mix blends direct inputs with playback for zero-latency tracking, and selectable recording paths make podcast routing straightforward when you need to capture a call or a co-host separately.

A built-in talkback mic lets you speak to a performer in the live room without unplugging anything, and dual headphone outputs with independent level control keep an engineer and a talent on separate volumes. Source connections include a 1/8-inch input for a phone, and 16-segment metering shows input level precisely.

Mono, mute and dim handle mix checks. The Built-Like-A-Tank chassis works with all major DAWs on Mac and Windows, and recording software plus 23 audio plugins are included.