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Mackie Onyx 820i Owner's Manual

Premium 8-channel analog mixer with perkins eq and firewire
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Premium 8-Channel Analog Mixer
with Perkins EQ and FireWire
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
1
2
3-4
AUX SEND
BAL/UNBAL
L
INSERT
INSERT
(MONO)
LINE IN 5-6
BAL/UNBAL
1
2
R
LINE
LINE
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
LINE
LINE
+
4dB
LINE
HI - Z
HI - Z
-10dB
48V
48V
48V
30
30
30
U
U
20
40
20
40
20
40
MIC
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
U
60
U
60
U
60
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
+
+
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
POST
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+
15
-15
+
15
-15
+
15
-15
1k
1k
U
HIGH
MID
FREQ
FREQ
2.5KHz
100
8k
100
8k
-15
+
15
U
U
U
LOW
-15
MID
MID
MID
400Hz
-15
+
15
-15
+
15
-15
+
15
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
15
-15
15
-15
15
-15
+
+
+
AUX
AUX
AUX
1
1
1
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
2
2
2
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OL
OL
OL
ALT 3-4
ALT 3-4
ALT 3-4
ALT 3-4
- 20
-
20
-
20
U
U
U
+10dB
+10dB
+10dB
O O
O O
O O
O O
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
1
2
3-4
AUX RETURN
MAIN OUT
1
BAL/UNBAL
2
BAL/UNBAL
IN
1
L
L
(MONO)
2
R
R
LINE IN 7-8
L
L
(MONO)
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
R
R
PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER
w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE
CTRL ROOM/PHONES
U
U
SOURCE
GAIN
GAIN
20dB
-
20dB
20dB
+
+
MAIN MIX
SEND
INPUT
PRE
POST
TAPE
LINE
EQ
FW 1-2
U
U
HIGH
HIGH
ALT 3 - 4
FW 1-2
12kHz
12kHz
+
15
-15
+
15
U
U
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
15
-15
15
+
+
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
CONTROL
PHONES
U
U
ROOM
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
AUX MASTER
15
-15
15
+
+
SEND
AUX
AUX
1
1
1
PRE
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
+
15
POST
RTN TO
AUX1
2
2
2
PRE
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
+
15
POST
PAN
PAN
AUX SEND 1-2
TO FW 5-6
R
L
R
MUTE
OL
OL
ALT 3-4
MAX
O O
-
20
-
20
MIC
LEVEL
U
U
DESTINATION
+10dB
+10dB
O O
AUX 1-2
PHONES
LEVEL
SOLO
5-6
7-8
TALKBACK
MAIN MIX
TAPE
OUT
L
R
0dB=0dBu
L
R
20
CLIP
15
10
6
3
0
2
LEVEL
SET
4
7
10
20
30
RUDE
SOLO
RETURN
1
O O
+
10
2
O O
+
10
POWER
ASSIGN TO
FW 7-8
U
+10dB
O O

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  • Page 1 Premium 8-Channel Analog Mixer with Perkins EQ and FireWire O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L AUX SEND AUX RETURN MAIN OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL (MONO) INSERT INSERT (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 BAL/UNBAL LINE LINE...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product Onyx 820i should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Set the levels It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing to We realize that you must be really keen set optimal levels. But if you’d like to: Plug headphones to try out your new mixer. Please read into the phones output jack, then turn up the phones the safety instructions on page 2 and this knob just a little.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • 2 mono channels (mono mic and mono line road-worthy package. inputs) The Onyx 820i is equipped with three of our premium • 1 hybrid channel (mono mic and stereo line precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps. inputs) Mackie is renowned for the high-quality mic preamps •...
  • Page 5 Appendix C: Technical information. Appendix D: Rack ear installation. Appendix E: FireWire. Appendix F: Modifi cations. Need help with your new mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to fi nd: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    31. LOW EQ ..........20 32. AUX SEND 1 AND 2 ........ 21 33. PAN............21 34. MUTE SWITCH AND ALT 3–4 ....21 35. –20 AND OL LEDS ........22 36. LEVEL ............ 22 37. SOLO ............. 22 Onyx 820i...

  • Page 7: Hookup Diagrams

    Aux 1 is set post-fader, using the Aux 1 pre/post switch in the Aux Master section. A Mackie SRM150 powered speaker is connected to aux send 2 as a monitor for the performer(s). Aux 2 is set to pre-fader, using the Aux 2 pre/post switch in the Aux Master section.
  • Page 8 Then use your DAW's effects plug-ins to add effects. Return them via FireWire to the main mix. Mackie MR8 powered reference monitors are connected to the left and right control room outputs. A nice 2 track recorder is connected to the main left and right outputs to record the main mix directly.
  • Page 9 7/8. A headphone amplifi er allows for multiple headphone use during the recording process. A pair of Mackie MR8 powered reference monitors are connected to the left and right control room outputs, for careful and accurate monitoring of the performances in the control room.
  • Page 10 Main Right Powered Speaker Main Left DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE "MACKIE" & "ONYX" ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2008 FIREWIRE MAIN OUT CNTL - RM OUT...
  • Page 11 Headphones are used to monitor all levels, using a headphone amp with multiple headphones, including one in the voice-over booth. A pair of Mackie HR824mkII powered reference monitors is connected to the left and right control room outputs for careful and accurate monitoring in the control room.

  • Page 12: Features

    Onyx 820i Features CTRL - RM OUT FIREWIRE MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL BALANCED POWER ALT 3-4 OUT BAL/UNBAL MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL Rear Panel 3. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS 1. POWER CONNECTION This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. FireWire is a high-speed two-way interface for connecting digital devices.

  • Page 13: Left/Right Xlr Main Outputs

    These same two channels from the computer can • The main mix, if main mix is selected as the also be chosen as inputs to channels 7 and 8, control room/phones source allowing you to adjust the gain, EQ, level, and pan, •...

  • Page 14: Connection Section

    The mic input of hybrid channels 3-4 Sleeve = common ground is fed equally to channels 3 and 4. SEND to processor ring “tip” (TRS plug) sleeve Onyx 820i This plug connects to one of the “ring” mixer’ s Channel Insert jacks. RETURN from processor...

  • Page 15: Mono Line Inputs (Ch. 1 And 2)

    Insert jacks can be used as channel direct outputs; The aux 1 send signal is the sum (mix) of all the post-gain, and pre-EQ. See the connector section on channels whose aux 1 send control [32] is set to more page 30 (fi...

  • Page 16: Tape Inputs

    fi rst, as soloed channels may be loud.) The phones output follows standard conventions: Tip = Left channel Ring = Right channel Sleeve = Common ground Onyx 820i...

  • Page 17: Channel Controls

    FireWire inputs instead of the analog line inputs. “U” like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every level control. It stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in signal level. The labels on the controls are measured in decibels (dB), so you’ll know what you’re doing...

  • Page 18: Hi-Z Switch (Ch. 1 And 2 Only)

    If these switches are not it anyway. pressed in, guitars will not sound good, particularly the high frequency response. Press this switch in if your microphone requires phantom power. (Always check the position of this switch before connecting microphones.) Onyx 820i...

  • Page 19: Line +4 Db/-10 Db (Ch. 3 And 4 Only)

    Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) This 20 dB of attenuation can be very handy when you micro phones, or ribbon mics into the mic are inserting a hot signal, or when you want to add EQ input jacks if phantom power is on. Do not gain, or both.

  • Page 20: High Eq

    –10 it to add sizzle to cymbals, an –15 overall sense of transparency, or an edge to keyboards, vocals, guitar and bacon frying. Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance or to mask tape hiss. Onyx 820i...

  • Page 21: Aux Send 1 And 2

    34. MUTE switch and ALT 3–4 These controls allow you to set up two independent The dual-purpose mute/alt 3-4 switch is a Mackie mixes, typically for running stage monitors or external signature. When Greg was designing our fi rst product, effects processors.

  • Page 22: 20 And Ol Leds

    The OL (overload) LED will come on when the channel’s input signal is too high. This should be avoided, as distortion will occur. If the OL LED comes on regularly, check that the gain control [23] is set Onyx 820i...

  • Page 23: Control Room/Phones And Meters

    Side effects to engaging this switch: or headphones? With the Onyx 820i, the engineer has several choices of what to listen to. This is one of those 1. It will also feed any soloed channels into the tricky parts, so buckle up.

  • Page 24: Phones Knob

    If you forget you’re in solo mode, you can easily be tricked into thinking that something is wrong with your mixer. Hence, the rude solo light. Please forgive its rudeness, it is only trying to help, and wants to be your friend. Onyx 820i...

  • Page 25: Aux Master

    Aux Master For external processors, use post. In this way, the feed to external processors will vary with the channel level, keeping them in the same ratio, so that the “wet” signal This section includes the aux sends and the aux level follows the “dry”...

  • Page 26: Power Led

    When the talkback circuit is activated by pushing the talkback [54] switch, the control room outputs [6] are attenuated to allow your voice to come through clearly. Onyx 820i...

  • Page 27: Talkback Switch

    56. ASSIGN TO FW 7–8 The aux 1-2 switch routes the talkback signal to the aux send 1 and 2 outputs [12]. Use this to communicate This switch allows you to assign the left and right with the musicians through their stage monitors when main mix to FireWire outputs 7 and 8.

  • Page 28: Appendix A: Service Information

    Repair to confi rm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com) where you will fi nd lots of useful information such as FAQs, documentation and For warranty service, refer to the warranty any updated PC drivers etc.

  • Page 29: 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 30 Using the Send-only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the fi rst 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).

  • Page 31: Appendix C: Technical Information

    Appendix C: Technical Information Specifi cations Noise Characteristics: Attenuation and Crosstalk: Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 150 Ω source 1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz impedance, 20 to 20 kHz: Main Mix knob down: -80 dBu 60 dB (max) gain: -127 dBu...
  • Page 32 +6, +3, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, these specifi cations at any time without notice. -20, -30 (0 VU = 0 dBu) “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks Input Impedance:...

  • Page 33: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram SoloLogic SoloLogic Solo(PFL) Solo(PFL) Aux 2 (post) Aux 2 (post) Aux 2 (pre) Aux 2 (pre) Aux 1 (post) Aux 1 (post) Aux 1 (pre) Aux 1 (pre) R/4 Alt Main Main Owner's Manual...

  • Page 34: Appendix D: Rack Ear Installation

    Appendix D: Rack Ear installation instructions The optional Rack Ear Kit allows the Onyx 820i mixer 3. Remove the eight silver screws as shown below, to be mounted in a standard 19” rack. It will be out of wrap them up in an old sock, and keep them in harm’s way and the band may continue tearin’...

  • Page 35: Appendix E: Firewire

    Installation for Windows Vista 1. Connect the FireWire cable from your Onyx 820i to the computer. 5. Check the box: "Always trust software from 2. Power on your Onyx 820i, or make sure it is LOUD Technologies Inc. powered on. Owner's Manual...
  • Page 36 Digital Audio Workstation software of choice, as well as ® with consumer audio applications such as iTunes Windows Media Player. 5. Insert the CD that came with your Onyx 820i (if you haven't already). 6. Select “Install the software automatically.” Onyx 820i...
  • Page 37 7. Select the “Next” command and the driver 10. The following message confi rms that the new software will begin installing. software has been installed successfully and that the found new hardware wizard is complete. 8. When Windows presents you with a warning about the software not having passed Windows testing, select “Continue Anyway.”...
  • Page 38 This OS includes the Apple FireWire 2.0 driver. The system sound output. There are 8 channels of Onyx 820i will only work with the 2.0 driver, so if you audio input from the Onyx 820i, and 2 channels have an OS before 10.4.11, you will need to check your of audio output to the Onyx 820i.

  • Page 39: Appendix F: Modifications

    Appendix F: Modifi cations The following modifi cations can be carried out on the Onyx 820i by an authorized service center. Authorized service centers may be found online at: www.mackie.com/scripts/service_centers/search.asp Please contact our technical support department if you are having trouble fi nding an authorized service center in your area.

  • Page 40: Track Sheet

    ALT 3-4 ALT 3-4 ALT 3-4 ALT 3-4 ALT 3-4 FW 7-8 - 20 LEVEL DESTINATION +10dB +10dB +10dB +10dB +10dB +10dB AUX 1-2 PHONES LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO TALKBACK MAIN MIX Onyx 820i...

  • Page 41: Limited Warranty

    The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to fi nd contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
  • Page 42 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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