I've been a Mackie dealer for many years but over the past year I've switched almost completely over to Behringer for the low priced mixers, amps, mics, headphones and powered monitors. Their quality and prices are hard to beat. All Behringer products are designed in Germany and built in their own factory in China. I walked through their booth at NAMM and just couldn't resist buying almost everything they make. They are now up to 227 products. I'm sure this has hurt Mackie over the past several years.
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, california