Mackie is a leader in many categories, the small format mixer being among the foremost. The Mix8 represents Mackie's current eight-channel option in the inexpensive, low-profile mixer marketplace, and like all of their small format mixers from the past, the Mix8 is a winner. It features Mackie's signature built like a tank construction care of its rugged metal chassis, and two of Mackie's legendary preamps. Other features include: 8-channel compact mixer with proven high-headroom, low-noise performance 2 mic/line inputs with studio-level audio quality Pan, level and overload indication Phantom power for studio condenser mics 2 stereo