The extremely versatile 8MX2 rack mount preamp/mixer provides a huge amount of flexibility while fitting into just one rack space. This unit is perfect for all critical digital and analog projects, including at-home and remote recording as well as live broadcast feeds. Boasting +24 db of headroom, the 8MX2's microphone preamplifiers can be driven hard without clipping. This mixer allows engineers to feed the mixbus while simultaneously feeding the direct outputs.

Each channel includes:

+/- 48v Hi-voltage mic pre

Threshold limiter

Direct "Out"

Selectable 48v phantom power

Cue Select

Return Level pot

Return Pan pot

Mix Bus Select

Phase Reverse Switch

8/2/8 mixer

Eight line level multi-track returns

Eight-into-two mix bus with pan

10-segment Input/Mix LED meter

10-segment Gain reduction meter

Headphone and speaker monitor Out

Eight channels in 1u rack space

Link multiple units

Power Consumption, Quiescent: 53.76 Watts

Size: 19" X 1.75" (1U) X 12.5" Deep

Size (Boxed for Shipping): 23.25" X 6.5" X 16"

Actual Weight: 9.1 lbs

Shipping Weight: 13 lbs