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Premium 16x16 FireWire Recording Interface
1
SIG/OL
SIG/OL
1
2
30
30
U
U
20
40
20
40
U
60
U
60
LINE
-
-
20dB
+
40dB
20dB
+
40dB
HI-Z
GAIN
GAIN
BLACKBIRD
FIREWIRE
WORD CLOCK
OUT
Onyx Blackbird
2
3
4
INPUT 1-2
DIRECT MONITOR
SIG/OL
SIG/OL
SIG/OL
MONO
STEREO
30
30
U
U
U
20
40
20
40
20
48V
U
60
U
60
U
LINE
1-2
-
-
-
O O
MAX
20dB
+
40dB
20dB
+
40dB
20dB
HI-Z
TO MON
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
L
L
44.1/48kHz
88.2/96kHz
OUT
IN
1-8
1-4
5-8
R
R
IN
ADAT
ALT OUT
MAIN OUT
MON OUT
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
5
6
7
8
BLACKBIRD
16X16 FIREWIRE RECORDING INTERFACE
SIG/OL
SIG/OL
SIG/OL
30
30
30
30
U
U
U
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
48V
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
3-8
-
-
-
+
40dB
20dB
+
40dB
20dB
+
40dB
20dB
+
40dB
O O
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
MONITOR
8
7
6
L
R
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
PHONES
POWER
ON
1
MON
MAX
O O
PH1
POWER
2
MAX
MON
O O
MAX
PH2
5
4
3
1
2
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
INSERTS
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- Page 1 Onyx Blackbird Premium 16x16 FireWire Recording Interface O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L PHONES INPUT 1-2 BLACKBIRD POWER DIRECT MONITOR 16X16 FIREWIRE RECORDING INTERFACE SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO STEREO POWER LINE...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 2. Keep these instructions. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 3. -
Page 3: Quick Start
Getting started of the power switch. 2. Launch the Blackbird Control Application by The Mackie Onyx FireWire Driver and Blackbird Control double-clicking on the icon located on the Application allow the Onyx Blackbird FireWire audio desktop or in Programs > Applications. -
Page 4: Introduction
The • Flexible FireWire routing perfect name for the latest Mackie interface! • 8x8 ADAT I/O for ultimate expandability This powerful 16x16 FireWire recording interface and •... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......2 35. INFO ............19 QUICK START ............3 36. GENERAL ..........19 INTRODUCTION ............4 37. FIRMWARE LOADER ........20 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........5 38. STANDALONE ........... 20 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS..........6 MIXER TAB FEATURES ........21 FEATURES: HARDWARE ........... -
Page 6: Hookup Diagrams
A custom mix may be developed here using the Blackbird Control DSP matrix mixer. A pair of Mackie HR824mkII studio monitors are attached to the monitor outputs for playback, while a headphone amp is connected to alt out L/R, with the drummer's headphones connected to the headphone amp, sending him his own custom mix of inputs. - Page 7 Mic’ d drum kit Headphones HR624mkII Studio Monitors Desktop Computer Headphones Engineer Headphone Amp Lead Vocals Electric Onyx BLACKBIRD 88.2/96kHz 44.1/48kHz Guitar FIREWIRE WORD CLOCK Blackbird #1 Rear Panel ADAT ALT OUT MAIN OUT MON OUT MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE INSERTS...
- Page 8 Digital Mixer The Onyx Blackbird may also be used in standalone mode, utilizing Mackie's renowned Onyx preamps. Think of this hookup diagram as sort of a 'high-tech Simon and Garfunkel' type setup. Here we have two acoustic guitars connected to inputs 1 and 2 [hi-z switch engaged for both].
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Page 9: Features: Hardware
“U” like Unity gain balanced or unbalanced sources. Mackie interfaces have a “U” symbol on the preamp To connect balanced lines to these inputs, use a 1⁄4" inputs. It stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug, wired as follows: signal level if supplying a line-level signal. -
Page 10: Sig/Ol Led
PHONES BLACKBIRD INPUT 1-2 POWER DIRECT MONITOR 16X16 FIREWIRE RECORDING INTERFACE SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO STEREO POWER LINE LINE 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB HI-Z HI-Z 9 10 11... -
Page 11: Phantom Power And Led
PHONES BLACKBIRD INPUT 1-2 POWER DIRECT MONITOR 16X16 FIREWIRE RECORDING INTERFACE SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO STEREO POWER LINE LINE 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB HI-Z HI-Z 9 10 11... -
Page 12: Power Led
PHONES BLACKBIRD INPUT 1-2 POWER DIRECT MONITOR 16X16 FIREWIRE RECORDING INTERFACE SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO STEREO POWER LINE LINE 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB HI-Z HI-Z 9 10 11... -
Page 13: Rear Panel
21 22 23 BLACKBIRD 44.1/48kHz 88.2/96kHz FIREWIRE WORD CLOCK MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE ADAT ALT OUT MAIN OUT MON OUT INSERTS Rear Panel 17. POWER CONNECTION 19. WORD CLOCK IN/OUT This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. These BNC connectors send and receive word clock Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box signals. -
Page 14: Adat In/Out
LINE LINE 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB HI-Z HI-Z GAIN GAIN TO MON GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN MONITOR 21 22 23 BLACKBIRD 44.1/48kHz 88.2/96kHz FIREWIRE WORD CLOCK MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE... -
Page 15: Features: Blackbird Control Software
This allows downloads, visit: the Onyx Blackbird to be utilized as an 8-channel http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackbird/. preamp with up to 96 kHz digital output in a larger digital system. Using Blackbird Control... - Page 16 Onyx Blackbird Control: Settings Tab Onyx Blackbird Control: Mixer Tab Onyx Blackbird...
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Page 17: Settings Tab Features
32 33 34 35 SETTINGS TAB FEATURES 28. SAMPLE RATE Click the settings tab to access and change device The Onyx Blackbird operates at the following sample settings ranging from sample rate and buffer size to rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. clock source, WDM channel mapping and more. -
Page 18: Buffer Size (Pc Only)
32 33 34 35 30. BUFFER SIZE (PC Only) 31. OPERATION MODE (PC Only) The buffer size is related to latency, which describes Based on the computer's processing power and the the amount of time it takes for audio to get in and out of 'Recommended Operating Mode' in the bus tab [26], the software application. -
Page 19: Dpc (Pc Only)
1394 host controllers. If you are experiencing issues with the device, it would not be uncommon for Mackie Tech Support to suggest scanning the system using this tab. The output may then be saved and e-mailed to Tech Support for further support. -
Page 20: Firmware Loader
• Word Clock: This is the default selection, and device from the Mackie website, simply browse for the will allow your Blackbird to sync accordingly appropriate .bin file and click "Upload". and alter the sample rate based on incoming Never power cycle the device or computer word clock signal. -
Page 21: Mixer Tab Features
65 66 67 68 MIXER TAB FEATURES 39. MAIN MIX The Blackbird Control application is a full-featured, This output tab feeds Onyx Blackbird's stereo main zero-latency 18x16 matrix mixer that allows for out L/R and mon out L/R on the rear panel of the independent mix creation to each of the device's stereo interface. -
Page 22: Adat 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8
65 66 67 68 42. ADAT 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8 43. INPUTS 1-8 / MIC/LINE INPUTS 1-8 These four independent output tabs feed Onyx These represent the physical mic/line/instrument Blackbird's ADAT outputs on the rear of the interface. inputs of Onyx Blackbird. By plugging in an input signal and turning up the gain for that input, the bi-colored Since a typical use case would be to route analog signal/overload light on the face of the Blackbird... -
Page 23: Input Channel Strip Features
Input Channel Strip Features 49. MUTE Top to bottom of each channel strip, Selecting this button will mute the channel's output here are the features of each input to the main fader of the output tab that is currently channel in detail: being edited. -
Page 24: Fader Level
65 66 67 68 When channels are first linked, the right (even) channel slaves to the left (odd) channel, and the fader levels [51] and pans [48] of both inputs will automatically move to the position dictated by the level and pan of the left (odd) channel. -
Page 25: Clear Mutes
65 66 67 68 When outputs have clipped, both the peak level [59] and the top of the output meter will turn red to indicate that a clip has occurred. This may be cleared by double- clicking in the peak level area, the output meter, or by selecting clear peaks [57]. -
Page 26: Global Blackbird Controls
65 66 67 68 Saving just about every setting in the mixer tab (level, pan, channel name, etc) is a cinch. Click save, find a location on the computer to store these files using the browser and click save again. When saving, make sure the save file ends with the extension .bsf to ensure that it saves properly. -
Page 27: 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 28: Appendix B: Connections
“XLR” Connectors • Unbalanced Send/Return circuits. When wired Mackie mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” connectors on as send/return “Y” connector, a 1⁄4" TRS jack all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded or plug is connected tip to signal send (output (earthed) shield, pin 2 wired to the “high”... - Page 29 Using the Send-only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer).
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Page 30: Appendix C: Technical Information
Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Noise Characteristics: Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 150 Ω source Mic input to Insert, max gain, 150 Ω termination impedance, 20 to 20 kHz: 1 kHz: > –70 dB 60 dB (max) gain: –127.0 dBu 40 dB gain:... - Page 31 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.
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Page 32: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Onyx Blackbird... -
Page 33: 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 34 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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