MACKIE MCU PRO - DAW Control Surface

MACKIE MCU PRO - DAW Control Surface

The Mackie MCU Pro control surface delivers an intuitive, professional-grade workflow for any DAW, thanks to its nine 100mm motorized optical faders (eight channel faders plus one master fader) and its Mackie Control/HUI/Logic Control protocol that guarantees plug-and-play compatibility with no MIDI mapping required. Designed for large-scale project and production studios, it features over 50 dedicated knobs , eight V-Pots with LED rings, and tape-recorder-style transports for complete mixing and automation control.

The display section features a two-line, 55-character backlit screen for displaying track names, parameters, and menus, along with a seven-segment time counter that clearly indicates the project position. Cursor and zoom buttons allow quick navigation between tracks, banks, and markers, streamlining editing and review of complex sessions.

Connectivity is comprehensive: USB 1.1 for direct connection to a Mac or PC, MIDI In/Out and Output ports for up to three additional MIDI devices, and two foot pedal inputs for easy automation and transport changes. The surface is expandable with the Mackie Control Extender Pro and C4 Pro modules to add more faders or parameter control as your setup grows.

Main features

• 9 Penny+Giles 100mm motorized optical faders (8 channels + 1 master)
• More than 50 dedicated buttons and 8 V-Pots with LED ring
• 2-line x 55-character backlit display and 7-segment time counter
• Transport, cursor (up/down/left/right) and zoom buttons
• USB 1.1 connectivity, MIDI In/Out, USB MIDI and 2 foot pedal inputs
• Mackie Control, HUI and Logic Control protocol (plug-and-play)
• Expandable with Mackie Control Extender Pro and C4 Pro
• Dimensions: 113 × 419 × 429 mm
• Weight: 7.6 kg
• Power supply via external adapter 7.5 V DC, 3–4 A (100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz)

User benefits

• Precise, physical control of mixing and automation without looking at the mouse
• Immediate visual feedback of levels and parameters on screen
• Quick navigation between tracks, banks and markers with dedicated buttons
• Universal compatibility and plug-and-play setup on most DAWs
• Modular evolution thanks to expansion with Extender Pro and C4 Pro
• Rugged construction and professional design for intensive studio and live use

Use cases

• Mixing and automation in project and full production studios
• Audio post-production for film, TV and multimedia
• Editing and mixing sessions with dozens of tracks
• Plugin control (EQ, dynamics, effects) without switching windows
• Hybrid environments with additional MIDI hardware and software control

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it work without installing additional drivers?
  Yes, it is automatically recognized in compatible DAWs via USB plug-and-play.
• Can I use it with Logic Pro X?
  Includes native Logic Control mode, just select “Mackie Control” in the surface configuration.
• How do I add more faders?
  Connect one or more Mackie Control Extenders Pro for additional eight-channel units.

Description for projects

DAW control surface with 9 motorized 100 mm optical faders; over 50 dedicated buttons; 8 V-Pots with LEDs; 2x55 character backlit display; 7-segment time counter; transport, cursor and zoom; USB 1.1, MIDI In/Out, USB MIDI, 2 footswitch inputs; plug-and-play Mackie Control/HUI/Logic Control; expandable with Extender Pro and C4 Pro; dimensions 113x419x429 mm; weight 7.6 kg; external power supply 7.5 V DC, 3–4 A.