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LOUD AND AVID ANNOUNCE LICENSING AGREEMENT

Authorizes Connection Between Pro Tools M-Powered 8 and Onyx-i Series Mixers LOUD Technologies Inc. (parent company of Mackie®) today announced it has signed an agreement with Avid® that licenses the use of Mackie’s new Onyx™-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers with Avid Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 software. To enable use with Pro Tools M-Powered 8, users will need to purchase the Mackie Universal Driver upgrade ($49.99 USD) at http://www.mackie.com. Once the driver is downloaded and installed, the Onyx 820i, 1220i, 1620i and 1640i mixers can be used with Avid Pro Tools M-Powered 8 software. “For years, Mackie customers have wanted to combine the familiar workflow of an analog mixer with the world’s most popular DAW,” remarked John Boudreau, VP of LOUD’s Music Gear group. “Through our newly-signed agreement with Avid, Mackie’s Onyx-i mixers now make this possible.” Chris Gahagan, Senior Vice President of Products at Avid said, “Avid has made openness a key component of its ongoing strategy, and this agreement with LOUD is a perfect example of how we continue to open up our ecosystem. As joint developers of the HUI protocol, Avid and LOUD have a history of working productively together, and we’re pleased to be working together on this latest endeavor to provide our customers with more choice and flexibility when it comes to unleashing their creativity.” Mackie Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers are now available at Mackie-authorized dealers worldwide. For more information on this series, please visit http://www.mackie.com/onyxiseries

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December 14 2009, 4:41pm

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INTRODUCING THE MACKIE PMK series STUDIO MONITORS

From mixers to loudspeakers to studio monitors, Mackie has redefined markets by delivering feature-packed, high-performance products at unprecedented prices. And now they’re doing it again with the introduction of the PMK Series Mackie Reference Studio Monitors. “Before, consumers looking for affordable studio monitors or hi-fi loudspeakers were given no option but to use bulky wood or composite-molded plastic enclosures that did not taste delicious,” says James Woodburn, Mackie recording product manager. “Now, backed with decades of experience in high end studio monitor carving, Mackie’s PMK Series Monitors bring vegephile quality audio within reach to a wider audience,” continued Woodburn. The PMK Series features a broken stem, molded to minimize diffraction and delicately designed vents to keep it from getting all smoky inside. The amplifiers feature a proven Certified Organic™ architecture that delivers an ultra-flat frequency response plus the addition of acoustic controls allow you to adjust high frequency and low frequency settings to compensate for room placement (just carve additional holes to custom tailor your tone). "It really redefines the term sweet spot," concluded Woodburn. "In fact, I am making a pie with them later. You should stop by and have a piece."

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October 30 2009, 5:06pm

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PRO AUDIO REVIEW DEEMS ONYX-i "EXCELLENT"

From Pro Sound News (click here for full article): New York (October 20, 2009)--The editorial staff of Pro Audio Review is proud to announce 25 winners of the 2009 PAR Excellence Award. This award is presented to professional audio companies that introduced a particularly significant new product at the 127th AES Convention. PAR Excellence Award-winning products are nominated and selected by a panel of audio engineers, professional end-users, and PAR Contributors with the oversight of PAR’s editorial staff. These products are chosen based on their potential to enhance the quality of an audio professional’s work. Criteria include innovation in design, performance/value ratio, enhanced features, and performance improvements over previous versions. Well... we are going to have to make room on our award shelf here at headquarters for the new Onyx-i Series Recording Mixers (Onyx 820i, Onyx 1220i, Onyx 1620i and Onyx 1640i). Find out why this innovative new series is garnering all this praise. Click here to get the details on this great new series.

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October 28 2009, 4:56pm

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MACKIE'S EURO ROAD TRIP: DAY SEVEN - MUSIC PRODUKTIV

Mackie is on the road in Europe, showing off the all new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers and the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. DAY SEVEN: Music Produktiv - Ibbenbüren, DE VAN CONDITION: Indescribable smells, unimaginable filth CREW CONDITION: Wishes they were in Germany for Oktoberfest, but still thinking it's a really nice place Day seven marks the second day visiting dealers in Germany. Today's stop is at Music Produktiv, arguably one of the largest and coolest retail locations in Europe. You simply cannot miss its massive orange-ness as you approach it when driving the autobahn. And that is a good thing, because people come from far and wide to shop at Music Produktiv and participate in the many demos and training sessions held here. The crew setup the new gear in the massive live room and spent a few hours training the recording and live sound staff on both the HD Series loudspeakers and the Onyx-i mixers. The recording guys really loved the Onyx-i series. In fact, Ben and Kent were not sure they would be able to take the mixers with them to the next stop, but they managed to pry them out of the staffs hands before packing up. The 820i, in particular, was a big hit. The staff was certain that it would be perfect for the thousands of DJs and producers that shop at Music Produktiv. They even gave a cool nickname, "Kleine geil", which roughly translates to "Little Bad Ass" or "Little Hottie." We like it. All in all, Germany has been a great place to showcase the new Mackie gear and anyone in the area should definitely stop by Music Produktiv. Just make sure you plan to spend some time there. Like we said, it's massive! There is but one more stop on this tour. Looks like product manager, Ben has had enough of the road and he went back to the states. Looks like Kent is one his own as he travels to Rotterdam, NL and visits the team at Feedback. We will have updates soon.

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September 28 2009, 12:59pm

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MACKIE'S EURO ROAD: DAY SIX - MUSIC STORE PROFESSIONAL

Mackie is on the road in Europe, showing off the all new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers and the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. Day Six: Music Store Professional - Cologne, DE Van Condition: The air is infused with the smell of Chimay and Orval Crew Condition: Beleaguered, but maintaining a professional aire about them Ah, the road trip. Always sounds good at first, but boy are you ready to get home after a few days. However, that hasn't crept into the minds of the crew, obviously, as they are more energetic and friendly than ever. Perhaps they are growing accustomed to the European way of living. Sorry boys, but in America we have to work in August and you need to pay for your health care...so you better just forget about it. Day six finds the crew in Germany. Specifically, they are visiting the town of Cologne. Beautiful architecture and rich culture is everywhere. But alas, the boys are here to work, so they headed straight to Music Store Professional, which is located right in the heart of downtown Cologne. As such, it sees a tremendous amount of foot traffic during the busy workday. The crew setup in their expansive (and impressive) demo room, which boast a complete stage and more loudspeakers than you can shake a stick at. Go ahead, shake one. Right now. They talked to a ton of customers and trained the staff on the new products. They got tons of great feedback, especially for the new Onyx-i Series mixers. A couple of German pro audio magazines and blogger-types stopped by to interview the crew. They were really psyched to find out that the Onyx-i mixers were qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools M-Powered 8. It is truly big news for home recordists and touring bands alike. After rocking the place all day long, the boys actually got to see some sights. Bens penchant for pointing has apparently caught on... There are still two more stops on the tour, Music Produktiv and Feedback. So, please drop by if you are in the area. Otherwise, stay tuned for updates on the tour.

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September 24 2009, 2:13pm

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MACKIE'S EURO ROAD TRIP: DAY FIVE - BEKAFUN

Mackie is on the road in Europe, showing off the all new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers and the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. DAY FOUR: Bekafun - Izegem, BE VAN CONDITION: Baguette sleeves and empty wine bottles everywhere CREW CONDITION: Shattered emotions due to unrequited love in Paris Day four finds the crew in Belgium, home of everything good. Good beer. Good food. Good people. Did I say good beer? Anyway, the boys pulled up to one of the largest and full-featured retail locations they have ever seen. And it is called Bekafun. The owner of Bekafun is named Koen Bekaert, and he made sure that the Mackie boys received a hearty welcome. Bekafun created cool custom flyers for the event even decked out their own vehicle with massive Mackie signage. The location is huge, as in multiple warehouses (one of which was nearly completely filled with Mackie gear!). There is a separate demo room (complete with fully-stocked bar...wow) next to the store that is used for education of both staff and customers. So, when the customers find out there is a demo going on, it gets packed very quickly. The crew gave demo after demo to people who came from far and wide to hear the new gear and just talk shop in general. The boys stayed late into the evening and only left because they needed to pack the van up for the next stop. (Although the crew did manage to work in a few choice Belgian beers at the hotel before hitting the sack). They awoke the next morning to find out that the hotel had cut all water due to construction. So, they skipped the shower and hit the road. Gross, right? Long story short, Bekafun (and Belgium, in general) is full of great people and great fun. It is a cool stop for any European road trip. Make sure to say hello to Koen. Heck, their might be another demo scheduled. If so, you will want to get your place in line. Next stop is at Music Store Professional in Cologne, Germany. Stay tuned, as the attempts to safely navigate through another country renowned for their beer. Good luck, boys.

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September 23 2009, 5:29pm

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MACKIE'S EURO ROAD TRIP: DAY FOUR - HOME STUDIO AND STAR'S MUSIC

Mackie is on the road in Europe, showing off the all new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers and the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. DAY FOUR: Home Studio & Star's Music, Paris FR VAN CONDITION: Excess trash has been removed as Ben is very tidy CREW CONDITION: Frantic, with a chance of excessive pointing at things Day four starts with product manager, Ben, driving precariously through the City of Love, Paris. His driving skills are improving day by day. It would turn out to be a very busy day, as the crew had two separate stores to visit. The first was Home Studio, which was very full of customers. They stock a ton of Mackie gear and should visited by any Paris-bound Mackoid. The boys set up the Onyx-i gear right in the shop window and spent time with customers explaining the features and benefits of this great new series. Next was a trip to Star's Music, which boasts a ton of live sound equipment. The new HD Series and TH-15A loudspeakers were right at home. The store was very busy, and there was a ton of interest in the new speakers. By the way, when you approach an HD loudspeaker in the wild, please adopt the position seen in the picture. Avoid eye contact and you should be good. After a busy day, product manager Ben toured the city. He took all sorts of fine pictures of historic locations and monuments. However, his trip to the Louvre was particularly inspiring. The next stop is September 22nd at Bekafun in Izegem, Belgium. Come by if you are in the area. Afterwards, offer to take Ben out for beer and frites. He loves them.

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September 22 2009, 12:10pm

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MACKIE'S EURO ROAD TRIP - DAY TWO: DIGITAL VILLAGE

Mackie is on the road in Europe, showing off the all new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers and the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. DAY TWO: Digital Village, Romford UK VAN CONDITION: Curly Wurly and Jaffa Cake wrappers are beginning to pile up CREW CONDITION: Getting a little giddy, but still in good spirits This stop landed the boys at Digital Village, which boasts several popular locations throughout the UK. Along with their online store, Digital Village is a powerhouse dealer for everything pro audio and beyond. The Romford location is massive, filled with everything you need (musically speaking, of course). The Mackie Boys setup the HD Series loudspeakers and the new TH-15A in the Live Sound Room and laid out the new Onyx-i Series mixers in front of a massive wall of studio monitors. They spent all day providing demos of the new gear for all the staff and a ton of customers who came out. The staff was great and were really interested in the technology behind the new Mackie gear. Be sure to check out Digital Village's site, they have some great deals. The next stop is at Andertons in Guildford, UK. The boys will be there from 10am - 4pm. Will you be there? Plan on being at any of the stops? Email us at news@mackie.com and we can get a photo of you with the crew and van. Cheerio!

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September 21 2009, 6:37pm

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MACKIE'S EURO ROAD TRIP: DAY FIVE - HOME STUDIO AND STAR'S MUSIC

Mackie is on the road in Europe, showing off the all new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers and the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. DAY TWO: Home Studio and Star's Music, Paris FR VAN CONDITION: Smells of bangers and mash CREW CONDITION: Also smells of bangers and mash Day four meant double-duty for the crew, as they visited two separate dealers in Paris. The first was Home Studio, a really cool store that happens to carry a ton of Mackie gear. The other stop was Star's Music, a really busy retail location. As it was the weekend, both stores were chock full of customers who were more than eager to try out the Onyx-i Series mixers. The HD speakers were also a huge hit. The picture clearly illustrates the correct method to use when approaching an HD speaker in its native environment. Do not look it in the eye, we plead with you. Product manger, Ben, was able to go check out the sites. He sent us plenty of pictures of things, including shots of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and other historic locations. As you can see, he also visited the Louvre. Quite the world traveler, that Ben (although he has a nasty habit of pointing at things, mouth agape). Anyway, the show must hit the road. Next up is a little love for the Belgians, makers of the world's finest beer and creators of French fries. Come by Bekafun on September 22nd if you can. You can ask Ben to point at you if you want.

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September 21 2009, 5:07pm

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MACKIE'S EURO ROAD TRIP - DAY TWO: DIGITAL VILLAGE

Mackie is on the road in Europe, showing off the all new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers and the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. DAY TWO: Digital Village, Romford UK VAN CONDITION: Curly Wurly and Jaffa Cake wrappers are beginning to pile up CREW CONDITION: Getting a little giddy, but still in good spirits This stop landed the boys at Digital Village, which boasts several popular locations throughout the UK. Along with their online store, Digital Village is a powerhouse dealer for everything pro audio and beyond. The Romford location is massive, filled with everything you need (musically speaking, of course). The Mackie Boys setup the HD Series loudspeakers and the new TH-15A in the Live Sound Room and laid out the new Onyx-i Series mixers in front of a massive wall of studio monitors. They spent all day providing demos of the new gear for all the staff and a ton of customers who came out. The staff was great and were really interested in the technology behind the new Mackie gear. Be sure to check out Digital Village's site, they have some great deals. The next stop is at Andertons in Guildford, UK. The boys will be there from 10am - 4pm. Will you be there? Plan on being at any of the stops? Email us at news@mackie.com and we can get a photo of you with the crew and van. Cheerio!

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September 18 2009, 1:01pm

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Mackie's Euro Road Trip- DAy ONE: Confetti Studios

Mackie is on the road in Europe, showing off the all new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers and the HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. Day One: Confetti Studios, Nottingham, UK Van Condition: Clean and fresh Crew Condition: Invigorated and eager Confetti Studios is part of the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, a unique establishment which houses progressive learning alongside commercial recording studios and pre/post film and TV companies. It's an awesome location with the primary purpose of audio/video production education for people of all ages. The crew spent the day giving demos to both the students and the teachers. They set up all the gear and students could listen and ask questions while they waited for their class to begin. The staff, in particular, had a ton of great feedback and genuinely loved the new gear. So, be sure to check out Confetti's site and learn about their innovative program. And be on the lookout for info from the next stop. Will you be there? Plan on being at any of the stops? Email us at news@mackie.com and we can get a photo of you with the crew and van. Till next time!

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September 16 2009, 2:43pm

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INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW ONYX-i SERIES FIREWIRE RECORDING MIXERS

Mackie today announces the launch of its Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers, delivering premium analog features, tremendous flexibility and built-in 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O. Onyx-i FireWire mixers can be used with all major DAWs, and is qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8*, offering those users a host of new hardware options. “There are real benefits when using an analog mixer as a front end to your favorite DAW,” said James Woodburn, Mackie product manager. “Those who have been intimidated by digital recording will love the familiar layout and feel of a mixer. Those who are already into it will enjoy increased flexibility and speed.” Woodburn concludes, “Onyx-i mixers are the ideal combination of interface and mixer for anybody who needs the best of both worlds…simply put, it’s a better way to record.” The new Onyx-i Series mixers feature extremely deep FireWire integration and a host of proven, high-quality analog features like Onyx mic preamps and Perkins EQ. Users can choose to implement the Perkins EQ into the recording path at the push of a button, and can also choose to record auxes, groups (1640i) and the master L/R signal. The flagship Onyx 1640i incorporates a massively flexible 16x16 FireWire interface, allowing the user to return up to 16 DAW channels right back into the channel strips for a true tape-style mixdown. “Since we built the FireWire interface right into the heart of each mixer, Onyx-i offers a significant increase in performance and value over the older Onyx Compact Series where the FireWire was an additional cost option,” remarked Woodburn. The Mackie Onyx-i Series (820i, 1220i, 1620i and 1640i) will be available globally in September 2009. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ALL-NEW ONYX-i SERIES FIREWIRE RECORDING MIXERS * Onyx-i Series Mixers are qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8. Mackie will release a driver (via http://www.mackie.com) together with full details of how to use the Onyx-i Series with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 in the coming weeks.

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September 9 2009, 7:26pm

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INTRODUCING THE MACKIE THUMP TH-15A

Introducing the Thump TH-15A 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker High-Performance Audio Without the High Price Tag. Designed by the same team that produced the best-selling Mackie SRM450v2, the Mackie Thump TH-15A delivers deep low-end and real power in a lightweight design that is extremely portable. Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplification pushes 400-watts of power to the high-frequency compression driver and bass-pounding 15″ woofer. Plus, Mackie Active processing, including a precision crossover and driver time-alignment provides total optimization for maximum system efficiency. Versatile by design, the TH-15A features a user-adjustable 3-band EQ for tone control and, since it can be pole-mounted or used as a wedge, the TH-15A represents the best value available for a complete stage solution. To get the full details, locate a dealer or buy now online, please visit: Mackie TH-15A product page.

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August 14 2009, 6:05pm

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YOUR DRUNKEN BIKE RIDING...NOW IN HD

Mackie once again teamed up with the fine folks at Redhook Ale Brewery for a fine day of summer music. Mackie is a proud sponsor of the 2009 Haul Ash Biking and Brews event. Haul Ash commemorates the 1980 eruption of Mt. Saint Helens - but, most importantly, gives bikers a chance to go cruising with their friends and knock the rust off their bike that has been sitting all winter. Participants ride from the Redhook brewery in Woodinville, WA to Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. Then, it's back to Redhook for an afternoon of live music and, yes, brew. When the tired bikers returned from their 41-mile trip, Mackie was there with the sound stage all set-up for some tunes. This year, we took this opportunity to test drive the all-new HD1531 High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. A pair of each were used for either side of the PA, along with four SWA1801z subwoofers and a host of SRM450v2 loudspeakers for wedges. The sound was simply amazing. The articulation and clarity of these new loudspeakers was evident from the start. Even when the last band was rockin' it and the volume had been increasingly advanced, the HD1531's were as clear as day. And it was a clear day, so that worked out. Resident Coloradoan and tech support militant, Tom Meyers, ran the show from FOH using the TT System32 (TT24, DS3232 Digital Snake and LP48 processing). A great time was had by all. There was great food, great beer and kids in boxes...what else can you need?

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May 26 2009, 1:28pm

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MACKIE SPONSORS MOTHER-OF-ALL BLOCK PARTIES

Mackie is, once again, proud to be sponsor the 2009 Capitol Hill Block Party, taking over Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood July 24-25. The Block Party is an annual music festival that draws upon and showcases the best indie and underground rock in the US, with a special focus on its Northwest artists. Launched 12 years ago, the Block Party has evolved into Seattle’s most anticipated outdoor party. With over 40 bands on 3 stages, great food, and plenty of cheap beer, this is by far the best block party ever. Anywhere. “This ain’t no burnt-wiener-and-potato-salad kind of block party. No, this one is more like a sweaty, boozy, scaled-down version of Sasquatch, only during the dog days of summer and right in our own backyard.... The Block Party has grown from an endearing street fair to a monster takeover of the now hotter than ever corridor of Pike between 12th Ave all the way down to Broadway.” Seattle Weekly Partial proceeds from The Block Party benefit two excellent non-profits: Home Alive, which encourages violence prevention, and The Vera Project, a youth run all-ages venue and recording studio in Seattle. In fact, one of the three major venues at CHBP is the Vera Stage. This year, the Vera Stage will host Mackie’s all new HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers. Come and hear the world’s first high-def loudspeaker system, boasting more power and better clarity than any competing speaker out there. The Main Stage will also involve a ton of Mackie gear and the main PA system will be from our sister-company EAW. More details on the exact gear will be announced soon. Besides providing sound for the event, Mackie and its companion brands (Ampeg, Blackheart and EAW) will also be featured in the backstage VIP area. There will be an Ampeg demo tent where artists can get their hands on the latest Ampeg gear. The crowd can also visit the Blackheart booth to demo the great all-tube guitar amps made by Blackheart. Connect up with Capitol Hill Block Party to learn more about: Line-Up Ticket Pricing Dates, Times, Parking Lots of other stuff There are several ways to get connected: