Mackie PROFX30 V3

30-Channel Flagship Analog USB Mixer for Live and Studio

The Mackie ProFX30v3 is a flagship 30-channel analog USB mixer built for live engineers and studio producers who want hands-on analog control plus high-resolution digital recording in one unit. Pairing 25 Onyx mic preamps with a 24-effect GigFX engine and a 2x4 USB interface running at 24-bit / 192 kHz, it covers both stage and DAW roles. Sitting at the top of the ProFXv3 family, the unit ships with a Waveform OEM DAW license and the 16-plug-in DAW Essentials Collection.

What Sets This Flagship Apart in the ProFXv3 Line

What elevates this flagship over smaller ProFXv3 models is the pairing of 25 Onyx preamps — each with switchable phantom power and a 100 Hz low-cut filter — with a 24-effect GigFX engine driven from a single Presets knob. Dual stereo subgroup outputs, 22 channel insert points, switchable Hi-Z inputs on channels 1 and 2, and the bundled Waveform OEM DAW complete the package.

Onyx Preamps and Conversion: Pristine Capture Path

The Onyx preamp circuit drives every mic input, and the spec sheet pushes that front end unusually hard for an unpowered analog mixer at this tier.

• Twenty-five Onyx preamps deliver up to 60 dB of ultra-low-noise gain, giving ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics plenty of headroom in any combination.
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz over USB-B for multi-track recording into Mac, PC, or Linux.
• Phantom Power: 48 V switchable on every mic input — runs condenser mics across all 25 channels simultaneously.

Routing, Compression, and Effects Engine

Signal processing inside the console goes well beyond a basic 3-band EQ — channel-strip compression, switchable Hi-Z inputs, and on-board multi-effect processing are all built in.

• Sixteen single-knob compressors tame vocals and drums without outboard gear, giving live engineers fast control over dynamics right at the channel strip.
• EQ: 3-band with variable mid frequency on mic channels, plus a 100 Hz low-cut filter per channel.
• Effects Engine: GigFX with 24 algorithms spanning reverbs, chorus, delay, flange, and auto-wah — selected from the front-panel Presets knob.

I/O, Subgroups, and Stage-Ready Footprint

The flagship position in the family shows in the real estate: 30 full-size faders, dual subgroups, a dedicated footswitch jack, and balanced XLR main outs sit on a wide-format desktop chassis.

• Channels: 30 (22 mono + 4 stereo) with 30 x 60 mm faders and per-channel pan, mute, PFL solo, and subgroup assign.
• Subgroups & Returns: 2 stereo subgroups, 1 post-FX send, 3 monitor sends (pre / pre-post) plus a 1/4" footswitch input for hands-free FX mute.
• Engineers running a full band will appreciate the wide-format desktop chassis at 112 mm H x 820 mm W x 434 mm D and 12.0 kg, drawing power from a standard IEC AC cable for steady operation across long sessions.

For Live Engineers, Worship Teams, and Project Studios

Working front-of-house engineers, mid-sized houses of worship, full bands, and project-studio owners who need flagship-scale I/O will find the ProFX30v3 the right choice when stepping up from a compact analog desk. The 22 mono channels cover vocals, drums, guitars, bass, and keys in a single session, while dual stereo subgroups and 22 insert points let engineers group drums or patch outboard units directly on the channel. Built into the bundle, the Waveform OEM DAW captures multi-track sessions without buying a separate interface — a natural next step up the ProFXv3 ladder for anyone migrating from a 10- or 12-channel mixer.

The Mackie Story: From Woodinville to the Stage

Mackie was founded in Woodinville, Washington in 1988 and built its reputation on sturdy, road-ready analog consoles. The 30-channel flagship tops the third-generation ProFXv3 series, expanded from a 6-channel entry level all the way up to this configuration launched alongside a redesigned GigFX engine. Each unit ships with a Waveform OEM license and the DAW Essentials Collection of 16 contemporary FX plug-ins for MacOS, Windows, and Linux.