Summary of Contents for Mackie ONYX Artist 1-2
- Page 1 ™ O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SIG/ SIG/ DIRECT MONITOR GAIN LINE/INST GAIN +48V HI-Z SIG/ SIG/ MIDI INPUT GAIN GAIN HI-Z HI-Z +48V...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 13. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated 2. Keep these instructions. with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 3. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Onyx USB Interfaces Features Important Safety Instructions ............2 • Boutique-quality Onyx™ mic preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range Table Of Contents ................3 Features ..................3 XLR/TRS inputs with Hi-Z switch accept mic, Introduction ..................4 line and instrument sources Quick Start..................4 •... -
Page 4: Introduction
NOW, and the rest can wait Combining high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz until you’re good and ready. converters with premium Mackie analog circuitry 1. PC users: install the latest driver. and Built-Like-A-Tank™ hardware design, the Mac users: no driver required. -
Page 5: Hookup Diagrams
Onyx Artist 1•2 Hookup Diagram SIG/ SIG/ DIRECT MONITOR GAIN GAIN LINE/INST +48V HI-Z 2x2 USB AUDIO INTERFACE As you can see in this hookup diagram, the Onyx Artist 1•2 is the perfect tool for singer-songwriters. Let’s look at the inputs first. In this example, a microphone is connected to XLR input 1 and a guitar to 1/4"... - Page 6 Onyx Producer 2•2 Hookup Diagram SIG/ SIG/ MIDI INPUT GAIN GAIN HI-Z HI-Z +48V 2x2 USB AUDIO INTERFACE The Onyx Producer 2•2 is similar to the Onyx Artist 1•2, but with a few more bells and whistles. Here the Onyx Producer 2•2 is designed with the home studio engineer and/or mobile recording engineer in mind.
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Page 7: Front Panel Description
11 8 SIG/ SIG/ DIRECT MONITOR GAIN GAIN LINE/INST +48V HI-Z 10 12 11 8 SIG/ SIG/ MIDI INPUT GAIN GAIN HI-Z HI-Z +48V Front Panel Description For the most part, the front panel is where to The 1/4" jacks share circuitry (but not phantom connect various sources feeding IN to the Onyx USB power) with the mic preamps, and can be driven by Interface. -
Page 8: Phantom Power Switch
4. Gain Knobs Unbalanced 1/4" TS Hot (+) If you haven’t already, please read the “Quick Start” Shield (Ground) Sleeve section on page 4. Setting the gain correctly will ensure that the preamplifier’s gain is not too high, where distortion could occur, and not too low, where the SLEEVE SLEEVE quieter, exquisitely-delicate passages might be lost... -
Page 9: 4" Phones Jack
7. 1/4” Phones Jacks 9. Direct Monitor Switch [Onyx Artist 1•2] This 1/4” TRS connector supplies the output to stereo Engage this switch on the Onyx Artist 1•2 to monitor headphones. The volume is controlled via the phones the input signals. When engaged, the switch illuminates knob located just above the phones jack. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Description
MIDI download the PC ASIO driver from input jack of the Onyx Producer 2•2 interface. http://mackie.com/products/onyx-series-usb-interfaces If connecting to a Mac, it will show up as a 1x2 device [Onyx Artist 1•2] or 2x2 device [Onyx Producer 2•2] It will appear as a 2x2 MIDI device to the computer with no driver required. -
Page 11: Kensington Lock
The connectors are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). Balanced 1/4" TRS Hot (+) Cold (–) Ring Shield (Ground) Sleeve RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING RING SLEEVE Balanced 1/4" Connectors Unbalanced 1/4" TS Hot (+) Shield (Ground) Sleeve SLEEVE... -
Page 12: Appendix A: Service Info
To locate the nearest service for the selected input is set correctly. Reduce center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select the signal level on the input source if possible. “Locate a Service Center or Distributor”. Service for •... -
Page 13: Appendix B: Technical Information
Appendix B: Technical Information Onyx USB Interfaces Specifications Frequency Response Output Type At minimum gain, +4 dBu / –6 dBFS input Output type: Female 1/4" balanced / unbalanced All inputs: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz MIDI [Onyx Producer 2•2] All outputs: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz –... -
Page 14: Onyx Usb Interfaces Dimensions
Onyx Artist 1•2 Dimensions WEIGHT . lb 4.5 in 0.5 kg 4 mm 2.0 in 5 mm 6.4 in / 63 mm Onyx Producer 2•2 Dimensions WEIGHT .4 lb 4.5 in 0.6 kg 4 mm 2.0 in 5 mm 7.4 in / 88 mm Onyx Artist 1•2 and Onyx Producer 2•2 USB Interfaces... -
Page 15: Onyx Usb Interfaces Block Diagrams
Onyx Artist 1•2 Block Diagram +48V Direct Monitor SIG/ GAIN SIG/ GAIN Onyx Producer 2•2 Block Diagram +48V SIG/ GAIN INPUT SIG/ GAIN Owner’s Manual... -
Page 16: Onyx Usb Interfaces Limited Warranty
The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market. - Page 17 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com Owner’s Manual...