
ALWAYS IN TOUCH
With high-resolution goodness of an Onyx recording and playback solution, Big Knob truly becomes the nerve center for your studio.

More Than Meets The Eye
Studios of any size can benefit from the professional source/monitor selection and precise level control of the Big Knob Series. If you are looking for excruciatingly simple volume control/monitor switching, the Big Knob Passive delivers at an amazing cost. No matter what size studio, Big Knob is always at the top of the recording studio equipment shopping list.
With three models, each delivering flexible solutions, there is definitely a Big Knob right for your application.

Premium Onyx Recording/Playback
Both the Big Knob Studio and Big Knob Studio+ offer high-resolution up to 192 kHz, featuring dual Onyx mic preamps, delivering an ultra-wide 60 dB of gain range and award winning sound quality.

Flexible Integration
The expanded Big Knob lineup offers models with unique feature sets and I/O to suit a huge range of applications. Features like dual headphone outs, a dedicated amp-driven studio out, a true cue mix and more ensure Big Knob will fit right into your studio or workplace.

Pro Source and Monitor Selection
The Mackie Big Knob has been the go-to monitor controlling solution for home and professional studios. The all-new Big Knob family takes the best of this classic workflow, delivering the right solution for the modern studio.
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| Customer Reviews | — | — | — |
| Price | — no data | — no data | — no data |
| I/O Switching | 2x2 | 3x2 | 4x3 |
| Mono, Mute, Dim | ? | ? | ? |
| Input Meteric | no data | Dual 16-Segment LED | Dual 16-Segment LED |
| Mic Preamps | no data | Yes, with built-in mic | Yes, with built-in and external mic options |
| Cue Section, Cue Outputs | no data | ? | ? |
| USB I/O | no data | 2x2, 24-Bit /192 kHz | 2x4, 24-Bit /192 kHz |
| Dedicated Recording Outputs | no data | Direct to USB | Selectable - USB or Analog Outputs |
| Dimensions | 3.1 × 5.4 × 5.6 in | 3.2 × 9.9 × 6.4 in | 3.2 × 11.9 × 6.8 in |
| Weight | 2.2 lb/1.0 kg | 3.5 lb/1.6 kg | 4.6 lb/2.1 kg |


ALWAYS IN TOUCH
With high-resolution goodness of an Onyx recording and playback solution, Big Knob truly becomes the nerve center for your studio.

More Than Meets The Eye
Studios of any size can benefit from the professional source/monitor selection and precise level control of the Big Knob Series. If you are looking for excruciatingly simple volume control/monitor switching, the Big Knob Passive delivers at an amazing cost. No matter what size studio, Big Knob is always at the top of the recording studio equipment shopping list.
With three models, each delivering flexible solutions, there is definitely a Big Knob right for your application.

Premium Onyx Recording/Playback
Both the Big Knob Studio and Big Knob Studio+ offer high-resolution up to 192 kHz, featuring dual Onyx mic preamps, delivering an ultra-wide 60 dB of gain range and award winning sound quality.

Flexible Integration
The expanded Big Knob lineup offers models with unique feature sets and I/O to suit a huge range of applications. Features like dual headphone outs, a dedicated amp-driven studio out, a true cue mix and more ensure Big Knob will fit right into your studio or workplace.

Pro Source and Monitor Selection
The Mackie Big Knob has been the go-to monitor controlling solution for home and professional studios. The all-new Big Knob family takes the best of this classic workflow, delivering the right solution for the modern studio.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | — | — | — |
| Price | — no data | — no data | — no data |
| I/O Switching | 2x2 | 3x2 | 4x3 |
| Mono, Mute, Dim | ? | ? | ? |
| Input Meteric | no data | Dual 16-Segment LED | Dual 16-Segment LED |
| Mic Preamps | no data | Yes, with built-in mic | Yes, with built-in and external mic options |
| Cue Section, Cue Outputs | no data | ? | ? |
| USB I/O | no data | 2x2, 24-Bit /192 kHz | 2x4, 24-Bit /192 kHz |
| Dedicated Recording Outputs | no data | Direct to USB | Selectable - USB or Analog Outputs |
| Dimensions | 3.1 × 5.4 × 5.6 in | 3.2 × 9.9 × 6.4 in | 3.2 × 11.9 × 6.8 in |
| Weight | 2.2 lb/1.0 kg | 3.5 lb/1.6 kg | 4.6 lb/2.1 kg |



















