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Mackie Onyx 1640 Mixer with fire wire card
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Mackie Onboard Effects: Preamp Model: Onyx 1640 Inputs/Outputs: FireWire Out MPN: Onyx 1640 Powered/Non-Powered: Non-Powered Number of Mic Inputs: 16 Suited For: Studio/Recording Number of Channels: 16 Number of Buses: 4 Number of Line Inputs: 4 Type: Mixing Console Analog/Digital: Analog UPC: 663961005134
The goal for Mackie's flagship Onyx series of small-format mixers was to bring premium analog sound, expanded features, and streaming FireWire connectivity to both recording and live sound environments. To pull all this off, we started with a team of veteran audio product engineers from the great Pacific Northwest (aka Woodinville, Washington). The Onyx team quickly set out by specifying the highest-quality analog components--from premium op-amps to IC chips costing exponentially more than previous designs. In many cases, we developed components completely from scratch. With Greg Mackie himself steering Onyx mixer layout and design, we took a "real world" approach to the entire process.ONYX 1620 KEY FEATURESPremium 16-channel small-format analog mixer with all-new circuitry8 new ONYX mic preamps with sound comparable to boutique preampsNew 4-band Perkins EQ with dual sweepable midrange controls on Mic/Line channels96kHz FireWire option for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with near-zero latency2 channels of monitoring from computer via FireWire option card4 Aux sends w/ Pre/Post switches4 stereo line-level inputsBuilt-in Talkback section for use with internal or external micTrue hardware EQ Bypass"Planet-Earth" switching power supply for worldwide useIndividual 48v Phantom Power switches on all mic inputs60mm Logarithmic Taper faders for smooth, linear fadesBalanced direct outs for every channel via DB-25 connectionsSelectable Instrument inputs on first two channels--no DI box neededONYX MIC PREAMPS Because a great mixer starts with great mic preamps, we invested significant R&D efforts into developing our new flagship Onyx mic preamps. These preamps build upon our already-impressive XDR design to meet or surpass expensive esoteric standalone mic pres in terms of fidelity, headroom and transparency--as well as improved radio frequency (RFI) rejection and wider dynamic range.PERKINS EQ CIRCUITRY When it was time for the Onyx EQ section, we turned to veteran audio engineer Cal Perkins to develop our new Perkins EQ circuitry--a "neo classic" 3- and 4-band design based on classic "British EQ" circuitry from mixing desks of the '60s and '70s. Cal devised a way to give Perkins EQ that sweet "British console" sound, but with greater filter control and minimum phase shift.FIREWIRE I/O OPTION CARD In the category of "Why didn't someone think of this sooner?", we gave the Onyx 1620 an optional FireWire I/O card, which bridges the analog-to-digital gap by providing up to 18 independent channels of high-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio that you can plug right into your FireWire-equipped Mac or PC. And bring a stereo mix back from your computer for monitoring purposes.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Mackie |
| Onboard Effects: | Preamp | Model: | Onyx 1640 |
| Inputs/Outputs: | FireWire Out | MPN: | Onyx 1640 |
| Powered/Non-Powered: | Non-Powered | Number of Mic Inputs: | 16 |
| Suited For: | Studio/Recording | Number of Channels: | 16 |
| Number of Buses: | 4 | Number of Line Inputs: | 4 |
| Type: | Mixing Console | Analog/Digital: | Analog |
| UPC: | 663961005134 |
The goal for Mackie's flagship Onyx series of small-format mixers was to bring premium analog sound, expanded features, and streaming FireWire connectivity to both recording and live sound environments. To pull all this off, we started with a team of veteran audio product engineers from the great Pacific Northwest (aka Woodinville, Washington). The Onyx team quickly set out by specifying the highest-quality analog components--from premium op-amps to IC chips costing exponentially more than previous designs. In many cases, we developed components completely from scratch. With Greg Mackie himself steering Onyx mixer layout and design, we took a "real world" approach to the entire process.ONYX 1620 KEY FEATURESPremium 16-channel small-format analog mixer with all-new circuitry8 new ONYX mic preamps with sound comparable to boutique preampsNew 4-band Perkins EQ with dual sweepable midrange controls on Mic/Line channels96kHz FireWire option for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with near-zero latency2 channels of monitoring from computer via FireWire option card4 Aux sends w/ Pre/Post switches4 stereo line-level inputsBuilt-in Talkback section for use with internal or external micTrue hardware EQ Bypass"Planet-Earth" switching power supply for worldwide useIndividual 48v Phantom Power switches on all mic inputs60mm Logarithmic Taper faders for smooth, linear fadesBalanced direct outs for every channel via DB-25 connectionsSelectable Instrument inputs on first two channels--no DI box neededONYX MIC PREAMPS Because a great mixer starts with great mic preamps, we invested significant R&D efforts into developing our new flagship Onyx mic preamps. These preamps build upon our already-impressive XDR design to meet or surpass expensive esoteric standalone mic pres in terms of fidelity, headroom and transparency--as well as improved radio frequency (RFI) rejection and wider dynamic range.PERKINS EQ CIRCUITRY When it was time for the Onyx EQ section, we turned to veteran audio engineer Cal Perkins to develop our new Perkins EQ circuitry--a "neo classic" 3- and 4-band design based on classic "British EQ" circuitry from mixing desks of the '60s and '70s. Cal devised a way to give Perkins EQ that sweet "British console" sound, but with greater filter control and minimum phase shift.FIREWIRE I/O OPTION CARD In the category of "Why didn't someone think of this sooner?", we gave the Onyx 1620 an optional FireWire I/O card, which bridges the analog-to-digital gap by providing up to 18 independent channels of high-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio that you can plug right into your FireWire-equipped Mac or PC. And bring a stereo mix back from your computer for monitoring purposes.