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Can I run a Mackie ProFX mixer straight into a recording setup, or do I need extra gear?
You're covered out of the box. The ProFX boards have built-in USB I/O, so you can record or stream straight to a laptop without an outboard interface; just plug in and go.
Do Mackie SRM and Thump speakers work as a system, or should I keep them separate?
They play well together. Most pros run Thump for portable and DJ-style gigs and SRM where they need more headroom and tighter coverage, and you can mix tops and subs across the lines depending on the room.
How do Mackie speakers hold up for a rental house that's beating on them every weekend?
That's what they're built for. The cabinets and components are designed for repeated load-in/load-out abuse, which is a big reason rental and production crews keep them in rotation.
Is the Mackie CR3 monitor enough for a small studio, or is it just a starter?
For desktop mixing, content creation, and reference listening in a small room, the CR3 holds its own. Customers building out bigger rooms often step up later, but plenty of pros keep a pair on the desk for years.
