• record audio directly into Pro Tools M-Powered (not included) > industry-standard format, use with Pro Tools M-Powered, Live, Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer and SONAR > total compatibility

• 10-bit touch-sensitive motorized faders > totally intuitive mixing and editing, built-in 18 x 14 FireWire audio interface > no additional hardware required

• 8 phantom-powered mic/line preamps > pro input right on board, ADAT Lightpipe, S/PDIF and word clock I/O > total digital connectivity

• assignable rotary encoders > control mixes, effects and synths, LCD display > full track and parameter readout

• dedicated transport controls and jog/scrub wheel > seamless session flow

Today, more professional music is produced at home than ever beforeand the new ProjectMix I/O delivers what you need to take your computer-based studio and productions to the next level. Seamless integration with all major DAW software. The ability to record directly into industry-standard Pro Tools sessions. Faders so you can feel the mix with your fingertips instead of dragging a mouse. On-board display of critical parameters for intuitive operation. Motorized control to craft more accurate mixes. And professional multi-channel I/O including mic/instrument preamps, Lightpipe and S/PDIF. ProjectMix I/O is the universal solution that combines the best of the hardware and software worlds for a new standard in streamlined production. Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7^, Ableton Live 5^, Logic*, Cubase*, Digital Performer*^ and SONAR*^. * DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic Control or HUI protocol. Total I/O ProjectMix I/O gives you just about every kind of I/O you might need for a sessionand at the same price as many control surfaces lacking audio altogether. Eight analog input channels all feature ¼ balanced and XLR microphone inputs with individual mic/line switches. Of course, phantom power is provided for up to eight condenser mics and input 1 even features a front-panel instrument input so you easily plug a guitar or bass right in. 8 x 8 ADAT Lightpipe I/O brings the simultaneous input total to 16 and allows you to expand your system with devices like M-Audios award winning Octane preamp. This allows for eight more channels of preamp via Lightpipe. 2 x 2 S/PDIF handles all your other digital connectivity, and word clock synchronizes ProjectMix with other digital devices.