Mackie Onyx 820i Spec Sheet - Page 1

Onyx 820i PREMIUMPRODUCTION MIXER WITH FIREWIRE Onyx 820i The Onyx 820i features two full mono mic/line channels (each with 3-band Perkins EQ with a sweepable mid), two stereo channels (each with 3-band Perkins EQ) and one unique mono/stereo hybrid channel (featuring 4-band Perkins EQ), two aux sends on all channels with pre/post capability and a powerful master section. The Onyx 820i is equipped with 8x2 FireWire capability, allowing all channels, aux sends and main L/R to be routed to any desired DAW, including Pro Tools® 9 and M-Powered™ 8. The FireWire output from the computer may be brought back straight into a channel strip for easy mix integration. FireWire aggregation allows multiple Onyx 820i mixers to be connected. Each mono channel has an Onyx mic preamp, phantom power, an input Gain control with 60 dB of gain, a sharp 18 dB/octave, 75 Hz Low Cut filter, Pan, Mute, Solo and a Channel Insert jack for connecting an external processor. There are built-in DIs on the first two channels for direct connection of guitars or bass and a dedicated talkback section for easy communication with band members on stage or during recording sessions. Other features include a stereo tape input and output, a 1/4-inch stereo headphone jack, stereo 12-segment LED meters and XLR and TRS stereo output jacks. The Control Room/Phones section has its own level control, outputs and input matrix for selecting any combination of Main Mix, Tape In and Alt 3-4. The Onyx 820i is compact and rack-mountable. Plus, it's a Mackie which means it is "Built-Like-A-Tank" and will survive years of abuse. APPLICATIONS Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multitrack studio and field recording, video post-production, multimedia applications, broadcast, and many, many more. FEATURES: ■ 8-channel premium analog mixer with integrated 24-bit / 96 kHz FireWire I/O ■ Three Onyx boutique quality mic preamps ■ 3-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on mic/line channels ■ 3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels ■ Hybrid mono/stereo channel with 4-band Perkins EQ ■ 8x2 FireWire routing, including aux sends, main L/R and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels ■ Compatible with most major DAWs • Pro Tools® 9 / M-Powered™ 8 • Logic® • SONAR™ • Cubase® • Ableton® Live • Final Cut Pro® • ...and more ■ Stereo playback from DAW, returned to control room or into channel for integration into mix ■ Built-in DI on first two channels for direct connection of guitars, bass, etc. ■ 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 ■ Includes Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC 1/7 PAGES