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Table of Contents
- 1 Getting Started
- 2 Start Recording
- 3 Hookup Diagrams
- 4 Word Clock
- 5 Front Panel
- 6 Rear Panel
- 7 Appendix A: Service Information
- 8 Appendix B: Connections). Determine if the Device to Which the Onyx 800R Is Connected Is Operating
- 9 Warranty Service
- 10 Troubleshooting
- 11 XLR Connectors
- 12 RCA Plugs and Jacks
- 13 Unbalancing a Line
- 14 Appendix C: Technical Info
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- Page 1 PREMIUM EIGHT CHANNEL MICROPHONE PREAMP w/192 kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
- Page 2 1. Read these instuctions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Page 3 Table of Contents Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. 0008666 Rev. A 4/04 ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 4 fi rst (sigh!). So the fi rst sec- tion after this introduction is a Quick-Start Guide called “Getting Started” to help you get the Onyx 800R set up fast so you can start using it right away. Right after that are the ever popular hook-up diagrams that show typical setups for live sound and recording.
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Page 5: Getting Started
“Hookup” section that shows you some typical ways that you might use the Onyx 800R in real applications. After that, you can take the grand tour of the Onyx 800R, with descriptions of every knob, button, input, and output. -
Page 6: Hookup Diagrams
ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT Digital I/O for Workstation The OPTICAL OUTs or AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUTs on the Onyx 800R can be con- nected directly to a digital audio interface for a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). In this example, use the MIC/LINE switch for each channel to select between the microphones and the line-level input instruments. - Page 7 ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT Portastudio with ADAT Optical Inputs The OPTICAL OUT on the Onyx 800R can be connected directly to a por- tastudio with ADAT optical inputs. Onyx 800R Multitrack Recording with a Portastudio (Tracking) Drum...
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Page 8: Word Clock
Mic Splitter You can use mic splitters to route the signals from the stage to three Onyx 800Rs in a rack, for 24-track live recording to a Mackie HDR. Onyx 800R Live Multitrack Recording with an HDR Push In Termination Button... - Page 9 ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT Electric Guitar Stereo Guitar Effects This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can use the balanced line- level outputs on the Onyx 800R in a live mixing application. Onyx 800R With Remarkable Mic Pre's 110 Ω 75 Ω OPTICAL OUT...
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Page 10: Front Panel
This way, you can leave signals connected to both inputs without having to disconnect one or the other, and the 800R acts as a patchbay for your input sources. Many classic, vintage, and ribbon microphones are very sensitive to the input impedance of the mic preamp, and operate best at specifi... - Page 11 This one is self-explanatory. When the POWER switch is turned ON (up), power is supplied to the Onyx 800R. Turn this switch to select the sample rate used by the analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and the digital output.
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Page 12: Rear Panel
Rear Panel The rear panel is where you make all your analog and digital audio connections to the Onyx 800R (except for the high-impedance instrument jacks on the front). These are female XLR connectors, which accept a balanced microphone input from almost any type of microphone. - Page 13 When connecting devices to a word clock, it is impor- tant that the connection is properly terminated. If an Onyx 800R is the only device connected to a word clock output, push in the TERMINATION button to terminate the connection with 75 ohms impedance.
- Page 14 These off-the-shelf cable harnesses have four male XLRs for the outputs, and four female XLRs for the in- puts. Since the Onyx 800R only has digital outputs, you won’t use the female connectors. 2. If you want a more streamlined cable harness, you can make your own (or have one made) with only the four connectors.
- Page 15 (Two-Channel) @ 44.1/48 kHz (1x) Check the owner’s manual for the device you are con- necting to the Onyx 800R, to fi nd out which method it supports. Note: The analog and optical outputs are not affected by the AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUT settings.
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Page 16: Appendix A: Service Information
Reduce the signal level on the input source if possible. • Are the Onyx 800R and the device to which it is connected locked to the same clock rate? If the Onyx 800R is operating on its own internal sample... - Page 17 Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distribu- tors. If your Onyx 800R needs service, follow these instructions: Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please. Call Tech Support at 1-800-898-3211, 7 am to 5 pm PST, to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number.
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Page 18: Xlr Connectors
1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used for balanced sig- nals and stereo headphones. Neither of these are used on the Onyx 800R, but we’re including them anyway, for your reference. RING SLEEVE 1/4"... - Page 19 AES/EBU DB25 interface. Make sure the device you are connecting to has the same pin-out confi guration as the Onyx 800R. If not, you will need to make a conversion cable so the signals arrive at the correct pins on the receiving end of the cable.
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Page 20: Appendix C: Technical Info
Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 800R Specifi cations Mic Input to Line Output (Gain @ unity): +0, –0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 30 kHz +0, –3 dB, 10 Hz to 170 kHz Mic Input to Digital Output (AES, 192 kHz sample rate): +0, –0.2 dB, 20 Hz to 85 kHz... - Page 21 Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifi cations at any time without notice. “Mackie.”, “Onyx,” 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 22 Onyx 800R Block Diagram Channel 1 Impedance Line Channel 2 Impedance Line Channels 3-6 Line Line Inputs Channels 7-8 Line Hi-Z Ch 1 Conversion Ch 8 MACKIE ONYX 800R 24-bit BLOCK DIAGRAM Dithered 16-bit (#04/21/04_DF) Gain Line Mic: 0 to +60 dB Line: –20 to +40 dB...
- Page 23 C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be performed only at the factory (see D below) OR at an Authorized Mackie Service Center (see E below). Unauthorized service, repairs, or modifi cation will void this warranty. To obtain repairs under warranty, you must have a copy of your sales receipt from the store where you bought the product.
- Page 24 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...