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Mackie Onyx Blackjack Owner's Manual

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Onyx Blackjack
Premium 2x2 USB Recording Interface
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2
MONITOR
LINE
LINE
HI-Z
HI-Z
SIG/OL
SIG/OL
MONO
STEREO
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30
U
U
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U
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O O
-15dB
+45dB
-15dB
+45dB
GAIN
GAIN
TO MON
MONITOR OUT
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USB
BAL /UNBAL
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
INPUT
2x2 USB RECORDING INTERFACE
PHANTOM
USB
MAX
MAX
MAX
O O
O O
MONITOR
PHONES
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BAL/UNBAL
POWER
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  • Page 1 Onyx Blackjack Premium 2x2 USB Recording Interface O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L INPUT MONITOR 2x2 USB RECORDING INTERFACE LINE LINE HI-Z HI-Z SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO PHANTOM POWER STEREO -15dB +45dB -15dB +45dB GAIN GAIN TO MON...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 15. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as 2. Keep these instructions. set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department 3.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    BJs rule! Blonde jokes, Bon Jovi, B.J. and the Bear, Ben and Jerry's, blue jeans, band jams, bungee jumping, Billy Joel, bon jour's, Bijou Phillips (ok, Owner's Manual that's a stretch) and, of course, the Mackie Onyx Blackjack 2x2 USB Recording Interface ...any BJs we missed here?

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Features As the saying goes, good things come in small packages, and the Mackie Onyx Blackjack is just that! Comparable in size and weight to a brick of cheese or a • Two boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps with package of hot dogs, this 2x2 USB recording class-leading fidelity and dynamic range.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......2 How To Use This Manual QUICK START ............3 INTRODUCTION ............4 The first pages after the table of contents are the hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for fun TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........5 times with your interface.

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    Our first goal is to track an acoustic guitar. A pair of mics set up in a stereo configuration are inserted to XLR inputs one and two. Engage the 48V phantom power switch. Headphones are attached to the phones output for recording while a pair of Mackie MR5 studio monitors are attached to the monitor outputs for playback.
  • Page 7 Laptop Condenser Condenser microphone microphone Headphones MONITOR OUT BAL /UNBAL BAL/UNBAL INPUT MONITOR 2x2 USB RECORDING INTERFACE LINE LINE HI-Z HI-Z SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO PHANTOM POWER STEREO -15dB +45dB -15dB +45dB GAIN GAIN TO MON MONITOR PHONES Let's say that your favorite band is in town for their fourth farewell tour (but this time they really mean it!).

  • Page 8: Features

    Onyx Blackjack Features MONITOR OUT BAL /UNBAL BAL/UNBAL Rear Panel 1. MIC/LINE/HI-Z INPUTS PHANTOM POWER These dual Onyx mic preamps accept both balanced Most modern professional condenser mics require microphone inputs from an XLR connector and 48V phantom power, which lets the interface send balanced and unbalanced line-level inputs from a 1/4"...

  • Page 9: Usb Input/Output

    PC, first download the PC ASIO driver from set up this way by default, and you will simply have to http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackjack/. choose the Onyx Blackjack as your primary interface in If connecting to a Mac, the interface will show up as a the DAW's audio settings.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front Panel “U” like Unity gain 6. HI-Z Switch Mackie interfaces have a “U” symbol on the preamp Engage this switch if you want to connect guitars inputs. It stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in directly to the 1/4" line inputs.

  • Page 11: Mono/Stereo Switch

    INPUT 13 14 MONITOR 2x2 USB RECORDING INTERFACE LINE LINE HI-Z HI-Z SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO PHANTOM POWER STEREO -15dB +45dB -15dB +45dB GAIN GAIN TO MON MONITOR PHONES 8. MONO/STEREO Switch then slowly increase the level of the to mon knob [7] until you can hear it.

  • Page 12: Headphone Output

    INPUT 13 14 MONITOR 2x2 USB RECORDING INTERFACE LINE LINE HI-Z HI-Z SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO PHANTOM POWER STEREO -15dB +45dB -15dB +45dB GAIN GAIN TO MON MONITOR PHONES 11. HEADPHONE OUTPUT This 1/4" TRS connector supplies the output to your Press this switch in if your microphone requires stereo headphones.

  • Page 13: Appendix A: Service Information

    Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs, documentation and any updated PC drivers etc. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your interface away.

  • Page 14: Appendix B: Connections

    (”hot” or positive polarity) side of the audio signal and to ground (earth). Mackie interfaces do not pin 3 wired to the “low” (“cold” or negative polarity) side directly accept 1-plug-type stereo micro phones.

  • Page 15: Appendix C: Technical Information

    USB 1.1 output, unity gain (To Mon off/min): Sample rates available: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 44.1 kHz sample rate: Mackie Driver Buffer sizes: 96, 128, 256, 512, 1024 15 Hz to 21 kHz +0 dB / –0.2 dB Resolution: 24-bit 96 kHz sample rate: Audio Class 1.0 compliant at 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz, 24-bit...
  • Page 16 Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
  • Page 17 Block Diagram Owner's Manual...

  • Page 18: Appendix D: Usb Revisited

    [2] or headphones [11]. To use this feature with a PC, first download the PC ASIO driver from http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackjack/. If connecting to a Mac, the interface will show up as a 2x2 device with no driver required.

  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    Need help with your new interface? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, PST).
  • Page 20 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...

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