Features; Introduction - Mackie ONYX Series Owner's Manual

Features

Classic Sound, Modern Performance
• Award-winning Onyx mic preamps provide up to 60dB
of gain
• Premium analog circuitry delivers studio-quality sound
and keeps noise to a minimum
• Analog/USB channel strips with flexible routing
• Legendary Perkins "British style" EQ with sweepable
midrange offers classic sounds of the 60's and 70's
• Robust digital effect engine, including user-customizable
reverbs, delays, and more, with a dedicated FX EQ
Record and Playback via SD Card or USB
• High-resolution 96kHz / 24-bit multi-track recording
to Mac/PC via USB
• Direct to SD card stereo recording and playback
• Channel-assignable 4-track USB return (2 stereo pairs)
• Send your Main Mix to USB via a dedicated switch
Studio Command - Powerful and Intuitive Full-Color Display
and Single-Knob Interface
• Easy navigation of FX parameters, onboard SD recording
and playback
• Visually browse files on the SD card via the built-in
display
• Dedicated physical buttons for Previous, Next, Record,
and Play/Pause
• Store up to 6 user FX presets for easy recall
Professional High-Resolution FX Processor
• Utilize built-in effects for live performances, streams,
and beyond
• Reverb, delay, chorus, and more
• Dial in the perfect sound with adjustable parameters
and dedicated EQ
Bluetooth® Streaming – Go Wireless
• Pair your Bluetooth enabled device and stream
audio directly to a channel on the mixer
• Streamed audio can be routed to Aux Sends
and the Main Mix
Powerful Mixing Toolkit
• 3-band Perkins EQ with On/Off hard bypass switch
on all channels
• Hi-Z switches allows direct connection of guitars,
basses, and other instruments
• 100Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power on all mic
channels
• Stereo 1/8" input and Bluetooth streaming
• Stereo line inputs
• Aux/Monitor outputs with dedicated per-channel
send control
• Dedicated Control Room outputs
• Headphone output with dedicated level control
• Dedicated L-R Assign switches per channel
• 12-segment stereo meters
• Overload indicators on all channels
• PFL/AFL channel solo
• Footswitch input for FX Mute (footswitch not included)
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Rugged Chassis and Professional Design
• Backlit Mute and Solo buttons provide a positive tactile
feel and clear visual feedback
• Sealed rotary pots resist dust and grime
• Built-Like-A-Tank™ heavy steel chassis
• High-visibility, high-contrast controls
• Rugged, QuickGrip™ side cheeks offer convenient
mobility and protection

Introduction

Mackie Onyx Premium Analog Mixers with USB
are the ultimate compact solution for live audio,
home recording, and content creation.
24-Bit / 96kHz multitrack recording, award-winning, high-
gain Onyx mic preamps, and an end-to-end ultra-low-noise
design deliver the sound quality professionals demand.
Packed with features including powerful DSP effects,
British-style Perkins EQ, full-color display, and integrated
recording and playback from an SD card.
Mackie Onyx Premium analog mixers give you the power
you need to capture your best performance with pristine
fidelity at home or on the go.
How to Use This Manual
After this introduction, a getting started guide will help
you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams show
some typical setups, while the remaining sections provide
details of the Onyx Series mixers.
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important or unique to Onyx. For your own
good, read and remember them.
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of features and practical tips. They usually
have some valuable nuggets of information.
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and functions relating to the usage of Onyx.
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