Introduction - Mackie ONYX 1220i Owner's Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1220i profes-
sional compact mixer. The Onyx-i series of mixers offer
built-in FireWire, along with the newest features and
latest technologies for live sound reinforcement and
analog or digital studio recording, all in a durable, road-
worthy package.
The Onyx 1220i is equipped with four of our premium
precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps.
Mackie is renowned for the high-quality mic preamps
used in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pre's are better
than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive stand-
alone mic preamplifiers.
Channels 1 and 2 feature high-impedance instru-
ment/line-level inputs so you can connect an acoustic,
electric, or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminat-
ing the need for an external direct box.
Extremely adaptable DAW integration
Recording and Mixing
Channels, aux sends or the master L/R can be sent
straight to your computer via FireWire for recording.
Pre/post EQ taps on every channel allow you to integrate
our renowned Perkins EQ into the record path. Plus, a
stereo return from your DAW, or iTunes
the control room section or straight back into channels
11-12 for mix integration.
Powerful Effects Engine
With both aux sends routable to your DAW, the 1220i
allows you to use your favorite plug-in as a realtime ef-
fect. Just route an aux send to your DAW, apply the plug-
in and assign your DAW outputs to the control room or
to channels 11-12 for instant integration into the mix.
Live Recording
Live sound recording could not be simpler with the
1220i. The ability to record individual channels either
wet or dry allows for studio quality multi-track record-
ings for later editing and mixdown. Or simply record the
main mix, allowing for immediate creation of CDs right
at the gig.
4 Onyx 1220i
Features
is assignable to
®
• Premium 12-channel super-compact analog
mixer with integrated Fire wire I/O
• 4 mono channels (mono mic and mono line
inputs)
• 4 stereo channels (stereo line inputs)
• 4 Onyx mic preamps with sound comparable to
boutique preamps
• 3-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on
mono channels
• 3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels
• Flexible FireWire routing with up to 12 chan-
nels pre/post EQ, aux sends and master L/R
routable to computer
• 2 channels of FireWire monitoring routable to
either the control room or channels 11 and 12
• 2 independent aux sends with separate pre/post
switches
• Selectable instrument inputs on first two chan-
nels – no DI box is needed
• Individual 48v phantom power switches on all
mic inputs
• Talkback section with built in mic and flexible
routing
• "Planet-Earth" switching power supply for
worldwide use
• Optional rack kit available