Greg Mackie, iconic innovator of countless professional audio products and founder of Mackie Designs, was recently honored as the recipient of this year’s “Audio Innovator Award” at the 17th annual Parnelli Awards, produced by MMR’s sister publications, PLSN and FOH.
After founding the TAPCO company in 1970, Mackie would leave the organization to start AudioControl in 1976 and then, 12 years later, went on to found Mackie Designs. Mackie Designs achieved great success, tapping into the growing home studio and smaller professional studio markets with a number of groundbreaking products. After the majority acquisition of Mackie Designs by Sun Capital Partners, the company became the present-day Loud Technologies.
In 2010 Greg formed M&W Pro Audio with Peter Watts and, that same year, partnered with QSC Audio Products. Mackie remains active in pro audio development.
Since 2001, the Parnelli Awards have shone the spotlight on creative and influential pioneers within the live event industry.
To watch a clip recognising Mackie’s 2016 Parnelli Award go here.
