Mackie is proud to announce two new Onyx-branded premium recording interfaces – the Onyx Blackjack and Onyx Blackbird. These new interfaces provide the unmatched quality, feature sets and level of innovation for which Onyx gear is known for, priced to make any working musician or engineer smile.

Onyx Premium Recording Interfaces deliver ultra-professional recording quality and innovative features that make them really easy to use. Boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps and industry-leading AD/DA converters deliver unmatched fidelity, headroom and transparency for your recordings. Plus, features like true analog hardware monitoring simplify your workflow, allowing you to work like a pro and deliver the results you demand. From a simple, bus-powered desktop solution to a high-quality, high-input front end to your studio, these interfaces offer the utmost in sonic quality and simplicity. It’s time to work smarter and sound professional with Mackie Onyx Premium Recording Interfaces.

Onyx Blackjack 2×2 USB Recording Interface

• 2×2 24-bit recording to Mac/PC
• 2 Onyx mic preamps
• 48V phantom power for studio condenser mics
• 2 built-in DIs
• True analog hardware monitoring in mono/stereo
• Separate level control for monitors/phones
• Includes Tracktion 3 Music Production Software
• www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackjack/

Mackie Onyx Blackbird FireWire audio interface, rear ports, click to zoom

Onyx Blackbird 16×16 FireWire Recording Interface

• 16×16 24-bit/96kHz recording via FireWire/ADAT to Mac/PC
• 8 Onyx mic preamps
• 48V phantom power for studio condenser mics
• 2 easy-access Super Channels with integrated DIs, low cut switches and inserts
• Expandability via ADAT and wordclock I/O
• Dual headphone outs with independent level controls
• Separate monitor, main and alt outputs
• Powerful Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer
• Includes Tracktion 3 Music Production Software
• www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackbird/

On the Mac, both new interfaces require a G4 processor or faster. The Onyx Blackbird requires OS X 10.5 or later, while the Blackjack requires OS X 10.4.11 or later. According to Mackie, both will be shipping soon.

www.mackie.com/products/onyxinterfaces/

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Mackie today announces the launch of its Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers, delivering premium analog features, tremendous flexibility and built-in 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O. Onyx-i FireWire mixers can be used with all major DAWs, and is qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools M-Powered 8*, offering those users a host of new hardware options.

“There are real benefits when using an analog mixer as a front end to your favorite DAW,” said James Woodburn, Mackie product manager. “Those who have been intimidated by digital recording will love the familiar layout and feel of a mixer. Those who are already into it will enjoy increased flexibility and speed.” Woodburn concludes, “Onyx-i mixers are the ideal combination of interface and mixer for anybody who needs the best of both worlds…simply put, it’s a better way to record.”

The new Onyx-i Series mixers feature extremely deep FireWire integration and a host of proven, high-quality analog features like Onyx mic preamps and Perkins EQ. Users can choose to implement the Perkins EQ into the recording path at the push of a button, and can also choose to record auxes, groups (1640i) and the master L/R signal. The flagship Onyx 1640i incorporates a massively flexible 16×16 FireWire interface, allowing the user to return up to 16 DAW channels right back into the channel strips for a true tape-style mixdown.

• Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including:
  • Pro Tools M-Powered 8*
  • Logic
  • SONAR
  • Cubase
  • Ableton Live
• Boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
• Perkins “British style” EQ on every channel
• Flexible FireWire routing, including aux sends and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels
• Stereo playback from DAW, returned to control room or into channel for integration into mix
• Full 16×16 FireWire channel streaming for ultimate DAW integration (Onyx 1640i only)

“Since we built the FireWire interface right into the heart of each mixer, Onyx-i offers a significant increase in performance and value over the older Onyx Compact Series where the FireWire was an additional cost option,” remarked Woodburn.

The Onyx-i Series arrives in four models, each with a unique combination of input and EQ types. The 820i will have a U.S. MSRP of $469.99, the 1220i will have a U.S. MSRP of $899.99, the 1620i will have a U.S. MSRP of $1299.99 and the Onyx 1640i will have a U.S. MSRP of $2199.99 (all models include built-in FireWire interface).

Onyx 820i — 8 channels, 3 Onyx mic preamps, 8×2 FireWire

Onyx 1220i — 12 channels, 4 Onyx mic preamps, 16×2 FireWire

Onyx 1620i — 16 channels, 8 Onyx mic preamps, 16×2 FireWire

Onyx 1640i — 16 channels, 16 Onyx mic preamps, 16×16 FireWire

* The Onyx-i Series Mixers are qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools M-Powered 8. Mackie will release a driver (via www.mackie.com) together with full details of how to use the Onyx-i Series with Pro Tools M-Powered 8 in the coming weeks.

Onyx-i Series mixers are available now. Visit the Mackie web site to find a local dealer or buy direct from Mackie online.

http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxiseries

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