the 32.8 8-bus series is a 32 mono and 8 stereo channel professional studio mixer with a 4-band EQ and 6 aux per channel.

Extended information

"The 8òBus series was designed to eliminate the last barrier between you and audio creativity -- the 32ò8, 24ò8 are capable of sound quality equal to or better than that of 100,000 Euro consoles. 8òBus consoles have recorded more platinum albums and major motion picture soundtracks than any other mixer in their class -- they set the standard for affordable 8-bus consoles.
Excellent for project studios and digital multitrack recording, when combined with digital multitrack or hard disk recording systems, a Mackie 8òBus console can create not just major label CDs, but major motion picture soundtracks and network quality commercials.
Features include low-noise/high-headroom mic preamps on every channel, as well as channel inserts and direct outs. In the channel strip you'll find Mackie's truly musical EQ -- with Hi and Lo shelving EQ, parametric Hi-Mid, and sweepable Low-Mid EQ -- as well as our Low Cut Filter, which allows you to eliminate mic thumps and room rumble from your mix, and use your EQ for music and vocals.
With Mix B, ""in-line monitoring"" is a breeze. Six aux sends and six aux returns allow you to use all the effects you want. And the 8òBus's complete talkback and phones level controls make communicating with the talent a snap. There's much more:
When you get right down to it, the 8òBus series of recording consoles is a value at many times the price. The fact that artists and producers of every shape and size have sworn by them means when you buy an 8òBus you'll be in good company.

Available in 32, and 24 channel consoles
Loads of outputs for easy multitracking
Mackie's premium mic preamps on every channel (with phantom power for use with condenser mics)
100mm log-taper faders for consistently smooth fades
EQ: Full parametric Hi-Mid w/separate band center & ""Q"" controls, swept Lo-Mid, and Hi & Lo shelving EQ
Low Cut Filter (18dB/oct @ 75Hz) on every channel
6 stereo (2 assignable) aux returns
Extensive routing capabilities
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Technical specifications

Mic In

Mic/Line Switch

Line In

Direct Out

Channel Insert

Channel Trim

Flip switch

Aux Sends 1 & 2

Aux Sends 1 & 2 Pre/Post switch

Aux Sends 3-4/5-6

Aux Sends 3-4/5-6 shift switch

Aux Sends 3-4/5-6 Pre/Post switch

Channel/Mix B source switch

Hi-Mid EQ controls (boost/cut, sweep, bandwidth)

Lo-Mid EQ controls (boost/cut, sweep)

Hi Shelving EQ

Lo Shelving EQ

EQ in switch

Low Cut Filter switch (18dB/octave, 75Hz)

Mix B pan control

Mix B level control

Mix B Split switch

Mix B Source

+22dB Overload LED

-20dB LED

Pan control

Solo switch and LED

Mute switch and LED

Assignment switches (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, L-R)

100mm log-taper fader

Aux Sends 1 & 2 level controls

Aux Sends 1 & 2 solo switches

Aux Sends 3 & 4, 5 & 6 level controls

Aux Sends 3 & 4, 5 & 6 solo switches

Stereo Aux Returns 1 & 2 level controls

Stereo Aux Returns 1 & 2 balance controls

Stereo Aux Returns 1 & 2 solo and assign switches

Stereo Aux Returns 3 & 4 level controls

Stereo Aux Returns 3 & 4 solo and assign switches

Stereo Aux Returns 5 & 6 level controls

Stereo Aux Returns 5 & 6 solo switches

Mix B master level control

Assign to L/R Mix switch

Phones 1 level control

Phones 1 solo switch and LED

Phones 1 source switches

Phones 2 level control

Phones 2 solo switch and LED

Phones 2 source switches

Studio monitor level control

Control Room monitor level control

Studio & Control Room source switches

Talkback level control

Talkback assign switches

Sub 1-8 L & R meters

Main (or solo level) L & R meters

Sub 1-8 solo switches

Mono and L-R mix assign switches

Talkback mic

Sub 1-8 100mm log-taper faders

L-R main mix 100mm log-taper fader

DC power in

Expander port

Main L & R XLR outputs

Submaster/tape outputs (triple-bused).

Tape output operating level switch, +4/-10

Tape Returns

Tape Return operating level switch, +4/-10