Mackie onyx 1620i 16channel analog mixer with firewire. Its a 24 channel, 8buss console, with direct outs and a 4 band semiparametric eq on all 24 channels. Mackie onyx 1620 with firewire hello, is anyone using the onyx 1620 firewire option with sonar 8. Onyx i mixers offer professional analog features like boutiquequality onyx mic preamps, classic britishstyle perkins eq and prepost assignable aux sends, all of which can be flexibly routed via an integrated ultrahigh quality 24 bit96khz firewire recording interface. The newest models change this, and add other useful features including 24. We have 6 mackie onyx 24 4 manuals available for free pdf download. The only thing i wished mackie had considered was lightpipe so i wouldnt have to make so many connections from the three keyboards i have the korg triton studio and extreme have six outs and there are only 10 inputs on the mackie. Stream 12 or 16 independent channels of audio, plus stereo mix, directly to mac or pc 12 ch.
Jun 22, 2011 we take a look at 3 mixers that combine handson simplicity for live mixing with firewire ports for direct connection to your daw. Mackie onyx 1640 w firewire option, any complaints. The firewire buspowered recording pod features two premium onyx preamps and topnotch 24bit96khz capable ad and da converters. Check out the mackie onyx firewire communication problems with mac os x. Mackie s onyx blackbird premium 16x16 firewire recording interface offers eight boutique onyx preamps, industryleading adda conversion and simplicityofuse in a robust and elegant rackmount design. With eight channels, three onyx mic preamps, two aux sends, talkback, flexible control room routing and a variety of perkins eq configurations, there is plenty of analog goodness to go around. Premium analog mixers with 24bit96khz firewire qualified by mackie for use with all. Note that if you are connecting an onyx i mixer to a pc or mac by itself, the above pc or mac driver is the appropriate driver for that setup. Proven, professional features like eight onyx mic preamps and classic perkins eq only accentuate the mixers ample connectivity and clearcut workflow. Mackie onyx 820i firewire mixerand look in the box for a big surprise. Onyx 2496khz firewire io card the onyx firewire card is a true first.
This userinstallable 24 bit96khz card transforms the onyx 1220, 1620 and 1640 mixers into fantasticsounding digital audio interfaces capable of sending up to 18 channels of audio to your mac or pc without the need for additional converter boxes or hardware. Mit einem firewireport ist ein desktop mac oder pc verbunden, mit dem. Click start run browse and navigate to the cd drive. The 16channel mackie onyx 1620i firewire recording mixer combines the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, handson control of a sleek, spacesaving premium analog mixer. Its also worth noting that the included firewire cable is an 800to800 and mac needs either a 800to400 or a 800to800. The professional onyx 1220i is great for live sound reinforcement or studio recording in an durable roadworthy package. The mackie onyx blackbird 16x16 firewire audio interface features two front panel super channel inputs for quick input access. It doesnt do midi at all, has no digital io and doesnt offer any onboard dsp processing, but what it does provide is a pair of goodquality mic preamps and some useful monitor controller functions, as well as the. The mackie onyx firewire driver setup window opens. We have 1 mackie onyx firewire manual available for free pdf download. The ultracompact mackie onyx 820i firewire recording mixer combines the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, handson control of a sleek, spacesaving premium analog mixer.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Bandfriendly features like the dedicated talkback section with builtin mic allow you to easily communicate with the talent, whether behind the glass or in front. I was then i able to record multiple tracks simultaneously into logic 8 with no issues. Mackie onyx 1640i firewire recording mixer mackie 1640i. The onyx satellite is a 24 bit, 96khz firewire audio interface providing two analogue inputs and up to six analogue outputs. In spite of mackie s claim that the onyx mixers work with mac core audio out of the box, i had to install mac driver v4. Mackie onyx 24 4 owners manual 36 pages premium live analog mixers wperkins eq and onyx mic. The onyx 820i 8 channel integrated firewire mixer and audio interface with additional driver to run protools mpowered. Best of all, as part of mackie s onyx i series, the 1620i has a builtin 16in2out firewire interface. Id be interested to hear from anyone who has used a mackie onyx 1640 firewire mixerinterface with a newer mac ie the ones that only have the thunderbolt connector via a converter cable. Im about to get a new imac and im keen not to have to buy a new interface as well.
Built in di on first two channels for direct connection of guitars, bass, etc. Multiple interfaces can be used together on mac os x 10. Onyx 24 4 manuals and user guides for mackie onyx 24 4. Onyx blackbird firewire recording interface mackie. This 24bit96k card bridges the gap between mackies flagship onyx analog. I will probably use them as long as i have a mac that supports firewire, or the. The mackie onyx 1640i 16channel 4 bus firewire analog mixer pins down highquality recording power in a compact package ready for live or studio applications. The 16 independent channels each come armed with their own microphone preamp and foursegment metering for individual monitoring while a perkins fourband eq with a sweepable mid.
Mackie onyx 1620i 16channel premium firewire recording. I have been successful using a firewire 800 to thunderbolt 2 to adaptor. Each mic channel features 4 band perkins eq with dual sweepable mids, providing truly professional toneshaping. I am using two mackie onyx 1640 mixers with installed onyx firewire cards. Its like theres a 64 bit problem with mackie onyx firewire now. The other 8 channels only have ins and outs for 1 4 lines. Some of the older macs have a firewire 800 port but a lot of the newer ones have done away with the firewire port altogether. This userinstallable 24 bit96khz card transforms the onyx 1220, onyx 1620 and onyx 1640 mixers into fantasticsounding digital audio interfaces capable of sending up to 18 channels of audio to your mac or pc without the need for additional converter. The featurepacked and performanceoptimizing onyx 820i is the most compact and deskfriendly version of the onyx i series. Onyx 24 96khz firewire io card the onyx firewire card is a true first. Mackie onyx firewire card mackie onyx firewire card, for.
I dont know whether this interface works on windows 8. I believe the inserts are pre fw send, but thats it. The firewire buspowered recording pod features two premium onyx preamps and topnotch 24. This userinstallable 24 bit96khz card transforms the onyx 1220, onyx 1620 and onyx 1640 mixers into fantasticsounding digital audio interfaces capable of sending up to 18 channels of audio to your mac or pc without the need for additional converter boxes or hardware. Ive also sent them an email to try and sort out this problem. The mackie onyx satellite firewire recording system is the worlds first modular recording system featuring a sleek, portable firewire recording pod and dedicated base station. Jul 24, 2010 i recently purchased a mackie onyx 1220 mixer with firewire interface card. Each connector can supply all 16 channels and the lr mix, and having multiple connectors allows you to connect the onyx firewire interface anywhere within a chain of firewire equipped devices.
The firewire card has multiple 6pin firewire connectors. The firewire outputs from mixer to mac pc were all pre. This userinstallable 24 bit96khz card transforms the onyx 1220, onyx 1620 and onyx 1640 mixers into fantasticsounding digital audio interfaces capable of sending up to 18 channels of audio to your mac or pc without. Compatible with all daws including pro tools, the flagship mackie onyx 1640i firewire recording mixer combines the benefits of a powerful computer. Firewire connection the onyx 400f is equipped with two 6pin firewire connectors and comes with a 6pin to 6pin firewire cable. Onyxi mixers offer professional analog features like boutiquequality onyx mic preamps, classic britishstyle perkins eq and prepost assignable aux sends, all of which can be flexibly routed via an integrated ultrahigh quality 24bit96khz firewire recording interface. Proven, professional features like three onyx mic preamps and classic perkins eq only accentuate the mixers ample connectivity and clearcut workflow. Dual headphone outputs each have their own level controls and source selectors. After installing the mackie universal audio driver, i first checked the onyx 820i using logic pro 9 running on a mac. The onyx satellite firewire recording system is a revolutionary desktop portable recording system featuring a removable firewire recording pod with premium onyx preamps and a desktop base station which adds control room and talkback functionality and more. For a firewire interface it might as well just be a rack of 16 pres. Finally, we cast our eyes on a somewhat improbable board. My current signal path is onyx 1620 direct outs audio interface sonar 8. Mackie onyx firewire i am using two mackie onyx 1640 mixers with installed onyx firewire cards.
Mackie onyx 1620i 16 channel mixer 24bit96khz firewire. Features like true hardware monitoring for zerolatency recording and expandability via wordclock and adat io provide powerful, professional recording flexibility for your studio. Eight full channels of mic pres and four stereo channels means there are few sessions that the onyx 1620i cannot handle. Mackie onyx 1220 fw400 into imac fw800 apple community. Insert the cd provided with the onyx firewire card into your cd drive. Mackie onyx 1640 mixer mit optinaler firewire option.
We would like to use it for a recording, but i cant find the drivers to install on our mac os sierra. This userinstallable 24bit96khz card transforms the onyx 1220, 1620 and 1640 mixers into fantasticsounding digital audio interfaces capable of sending up to 18 channels of audio to your mac or pc without the need for additional converter boxes or hardware. The firewire cable itself is super long for those studio and stage connections. I was under the impression that i could chain the cards together in the audio midi setup by creating a new aggregate device and selecting the two firewire cards as that device. Open the control panel folder and doubleclick setup. Owners manual mackie onyx firewire owners manual 40 pages. But well get to that lets start at the real beginning. Mackie s first generation of onyx mixers were great mixers in their own right, but as interfaces, they were a little limited. Mackie onyx 1620i 16channel premium firewire recording mixer.
This works with macintosh laptops and desktops, and most pc desktops with a builtin firewire connec tor or with a pci or pcmcia firewire card added. We take a look at 3 mixers that combine handson simplicity for live mixing with firewire ports for direct connection to your daw. The mackie onyx 1220i features builtin firewire and combines the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile handson control of a premium analog mixer. If youre sure your gear is not working, youll need to learn about your warranty, and maybe visit a service center. Mackie onyx blackbird digital recording interface for sale. I tried all the latest drivers from the mackie site as well, all to no avail. Taking plugandplay to a whole new level the onyx firewire card is a true first. This 24 bit96k card bridges the gap between mackie s flagship onyx analog mixers and a mac or pc, giving musicians and engineers a greatsounding and very efficient way to go from analog to digital, without the need for separate converter boxes or interfaces. But if i try to play any audio, or change any of the onyx settings e. Especially since theres only a stereo send back to the mixer from the firewire. Open box mackie onyx 1220i firewire mixer musicians friend. Click next to continue or cancel to close the setup. Proven, professional features like four onyx mic preamps and classic perkins eq only accentuate the mixers ample connectivity and clearcut workflow.
Routing from the mixer using the clearly marked front. Usb, which records up to 96khz, but only has a 14in4out usb interface. When i plug this into my imac via 6pin9pin cable, the onyx shows up in the sound settings applet and is set as the default output device. This 24 bit96k card bridges the gap between mackie s flagship onyx analog mixers and a mac or pc, giving musicians and engineers a greatsounding and very efficient way to go from analog to digitalwithout the need for separate converter boxes or interfaces. Mackie onyx firewire card mackie onyx firewire card, for onyx 1640, 1620 and 1220 to plug on the mixer on pc oder mac. Mackie onyx 1640i firewire recording mixer rev a02 studio. Mackie onyx firewire communication problems with mac os x.
The 12channel mackie onyx 1220i firewire recording mixer combines the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, handson control of a sleek, spacesaving premium analog mixer. Mackie onyx blackbird firewire recording interface. According to the spec, special dsp tweaks enable particularly fast audio transfer, and hence lower latency. We have 6 mackie onyx 244 manuals available for free pdf download. Mar 10, 2015 compatible with all daws including pro tools, the flagship mackie onyx 1640i firewire recording mixer combines the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, handson control of a. The best analog and digital hardware for worldclass results. The analog to digital converters offer 114db dynamic range aweighted and the preamp circuitry is aligned precisely with the conversion to always. Mackie onyx 1640i 16channel 4bus firewire analog mixer. Its also worth noting that the included firewire cable is an 800to800 and mac needs either a 800to400 or a. Mackie onyx 1220i firewire 12 channel recording mixer for. At school, we have a long time not used mackie onyx 1640 with firewire card.
Optional 24 bit96k card for onyx smallformat mixers. Mackie onyx 244 manuals manuals and user guides for mackie onyx 24 4. It sends to firewire right after the pre, making all the nice new eq useless. Is it possible to use it with a mac equipped with a thunderbolt port.
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