Mackie Onyx8, Onyx12, Onyx16, Onyx24 - PREMIUM ANALOG Mixers Manual

Hookup Diagrams

Typical Live Sound System

Typical Recording System

Front & Rear Panel Descriptions

1. Power Connector & Switch Connect the supplied AC power cord to this jack. The power switch turns the mixer on and off. The Power LED will illuminate when powered.
2. 48V Phantom Power Switch Provides 48V for mics, affecting all XLR jacks simultaneously. The +48V LED illuminates when phantom power is engaged.
3. XLR Inputs Connect a balanced mic or line-level signal using an XLR connector.
4. Line Inputs Connect a balanced or unbalanced line-level signal using a 1/4" connector.
5. Insert Connect a serial effects processor, such as a compressor or gate, using a 1/4" Y cable.
6. 1/8" Input Connect an 1/8" line-level signal from a smartphone, MP3 player, or other signal source.
7. Main Out L/R Connect to the inputs of amplifiers, powered speakers, or a serial effects processor.
8. CR Out L/R Jacks and Knob Feed the inputs of a control room amplifier, studio monitors or a headphone distribution amplifier. The control knob controls the control output level.
9. Aux Mon, Mon Send & Master, Mon Mute / LED Feed stage monitors via the mon send jacks. Each channel has its own level control and the master adjusts the overall output level.
   Engage the Mon Mute switch to mute the mon outs. The button will illuminate red.
10. Aux FX, FX Send & Master, FX Mute / LED Feeds the internal FX or an external processor via the FX send jack. Each channel has its own level control and the FX master adjusts the overall level sent out to the internal FX and FX outputs. Engage the FX Mute switch to mute FX. The button will illuminate red.
11. FX Footswitch Connect a footswitch to mute or un-mute the internal effects.
12. Phones Jack and Knob Connect stereo headphones here.
    The phones knob controls the headphones level.
13. Gain Gain ajusts the mic/line input sensitivity.
14. Low Cut Switch Cuts bass frequencies below 100 Hz at a slope of 18 dB per octave.
15. Line/Hi-Z Switch Engage the switch to play a guitar through channels 1-2 without using a DI Box.
16. EQ Bypass Switch When engaged, the channel signal bypasses the EQ.
17. Equalization Boost or cut the level at certain frequencies to enhance the sound.
18. Pan Adjusts how much of the signal is sent to the left and right outputs.
19. Mute Mutes the channel signal. The button illuminates if the mute switch is engaged.
20. Solo Switch Allows you to listen to individual channels singly or in combination with other soloed signals. The rude solo LED flashes when solo switches are engaged.
21. AFL/PFL Solo Switch Select between Pre-Fader Listen [switch engaged] or After-Fader Listen [switch disengaged].
22. Solo Master Knob Adjusts solo volume levels to the control room.
23. Channel Fader Adjusts the level to the main mix. Turn it down if the accompanying LED illuminates solid red.
24. Channel Assign Switch Assigns the selected channel to the main out L/R.
25. FX / Mon Assign Switch Assign the FX and/or mon signals to the main out L/R.
26. Main Mix Adjusts the level of the signal sent to the main outputs.
27. Main Meters Used to gauge the soloed input or output levels to ensure that the signals are not clipping.
28. Main Mute Switch and LED Mutes all channel inputs, but allows the USB inputs to pass out of the main outs. The button illuminates if the mute switch is engaged.
29. FX to Mon Knobs Use these knobs to set the pre-fader level of the FX return to the aux/mon mixes.
30. Bluetooth On/Off and Pair Switches Press the top button to turn the Bluetooth channel on and off. Press and hold to pair with a Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth may disconnect when affected by Electrostatic Discharge [ESD].
    Manually reconnect the Bluetooth connection.
31. Preset Selector and Display
    Turn the preset selector to choose an effect. The display shows the number of the currently selected effects preset.
32. FX Button Press this button to access the FX menu and control FX-specific features.
33. SD Button Press this button to access and control recording / playback and track selection.
34. Back Button Press this button to return to the previous screen.
35. SD Card Slot Insert an SD card to allow stereo recording / playback of the main mix.
36. SD Transport Controls Press these buttons to rewind, fast forward, play / pause and/or record files / tracks on the SD card.
37. SD Select Switch Engaging this switch mutes the input, allowing the SD card return to flow through the channel instead.
38. Main USB Send Switch and LED Engaging this switch sends the post-fader L/R signal to the USB 1/2 outputs instead of channel 1/2.
39. USB 1/2 and 3/4 Switches Engaging this switch mutes the input, allowing the USB return to flow through the channel instead.
40. USB I/O An interface allowing you to stream audio to and from the mixer via computer.

Getting Started

1. Read and understand the Important Safety Instructions.
2. Turn down all knobs except the channel EQ and pan knobs, and set all the faders fully down.
3. Set all channel EQ knobs and pan knobs at their center detent.
4. Disengage all switches.
5. Connect cords from the main outs to powered speakers (or to an amplifier connected to passive speakers).
6. Push the line cord securely into the mixer's connector and plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet. The mixer may accept the appropriate voltage as indicated near the connector.
7. Turn the mixer on.
8. Set up the RTC. Please review the Owner's Manual for full instructions.
9. Turn the powered speakers (or amplifiers) on.
10. Plug signal sources into the mixer, such as:
    • Microphones plugged into the mic inputs. (Engage phantom power if needed.)
    • Instrument level sources, such as acoustic guitars w/active pickups into the instrument inputs
    • Line-level sources such as keyboards, drum machines, or CD players plugged into the line-level inputs.
    • Smartphone paired and connected via Bluetooth.
11. Be sure that the volume of the input is the same as it would be during normal use.
12. Engage the channel's L-R assign switch (Onyx12 / Onyx16 / Onyx24) and turn up that channel's fader to the "U" (unity gain) position.
13. Slowly bring up the main fader to a comfortable listening level.
14. Repeat steps 9 to 11 for the other channels.

Technical Specifications

All specifications subject to change

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Minimum distance (5 cm) around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
11. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
14. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
    
15. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
16. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
17. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.
18. 
    Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the prescence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the prescence of important operating and maintaining (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

19. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).
    
20. This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.
21. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
22. The use of apparatus is in moderate climates.
23. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
    The product can be sold in all EU countries.
    Bluetooth transmitter Power: ≤8dBm
    Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2.402 – 2.480 GHz
24. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.
    According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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