Owner's Manual
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...'s solo switch. 6. Other Notes 6. All 16 channels have a look through some channel EQ wisely. 1. Save the shipping box! Use the mixer in drivers, so no software 5. Mac OS X contains built-in a nice clean and dry environment, free from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. 3. But if you'd like to: Plug headphones into...
...'s solo switch. 6. Other Notes 6. All 16 channels have a look through some channel EQ wisely. 1. Save the shipping box! Use the mixer in drivers, so no software 5. Mac OS X contains built-in a nice clean and dry environment, free from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. 3. But if you'd like to: Plug headphones into...
Owner's Manual
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...Return Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Keyboard Stereo Compressor Laptop Computer with audio production software press HI-Z button HD1531 Powered Speaker Main Left HD1801 Powered Subwoofer HD1531 ...ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX... are connected to the channel 1 line input via FireWire channels 15 and 16 Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux Send 1 Reverb (Aux Send 3) Delay...
...Return Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Keyboard Stereo Compressor Laptop Computer with audio production software press HI-Z button HD1531 Powered Speaker Main Left HD1801 Powered Subwoofer HD1531 ...ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX... are connected to the channel 1 line input via FireWire channels 15 and 16 Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux Send 1 Reverb (Aux Send 3) Delay...
Owner's Manual
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...Send 2) press FW button ( ) to receive audio playback from your guitar. Auxes 3-6 are engaged. Typical Recording System 8 Onyx 1640i Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your vocals. The engineer's headphones are used to the tape input for referencing pre-recorded...outputs enter the aux 1-2 returns, to be necessary. Studio Microphones Electronic Drum Kit Keyboard Computer with audio production software CD Player Mackie HR824mk2 Powered Reference Monitor for Control Room (Left) Compressor (Vocals) Compressor (Vocals) Compressor (Vocals) Stereo ...
...Send 2) press FW button ( ) to receive audio playback from your guitar. Auxes 3-6 are engaged. Typical Recording System 8 Onyx 1640i Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your vocals. The engineer's headphones are used to the tape input for referencing pre-recorded...outputs enter the aux 1-2 returns, to be necessary. Studio Microphones Electronic Drum Kit Keyboard Computer with audio production software CD Player Mackie HR824mk2 Powered Reference Monitor for Control Room (Left) Compressor (Vocals) Compressor (Vocals) Compressor (Vocals) Stereo ...
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...LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE ... FX Processor (Aux Send 2) Send L/R Return Multi FX Processor (Aux Send 3) Send press FW button ( ) to receive audio playback from the audio production software. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the tape input for your vocals. Compressors are used to submix and then bounce to the final...
...LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE ... FX Processor (Aux Send 2) Send L/R Return Multi FX Processor (Aux Send 3) Send press FW button ( ) to receive audio playback from the audio production software. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the tape input for your vocals. Compressors are used to submix and then bounce to the final...
Owner's Manual
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For example, you can set up a software effects processor as follows: • Set any aux send (auxes 1-6) in post mode, by its assign to main mix right button [70] engaged, blending the ... now assume it to the main mix (engage assign to compensate for the monitors. The drum channels are also sending signals to your audio production software running effects plug-ins. • Return the processed output to mixer channels 1 and 2 (input switches set the overall level of gain when fully clockwise, to...
For example, you can set up a software effects processor as follows: • Set any aux send (auxes 1-6) in post mode, by its assign to main mix right button [70] engaged, blending the ... now assume it to the main mix (engage assign to compensate for the monitors. The drum channels are also sending signals to your audio production software running effects plug-ins. • Return the processed output to mixer channels 1 and 2 (input switches set the overall level of gain when fully clockwise, to...
Owner's Manual
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... required. Mackie Windows FireWire Audio Driver Installation Instructions System Requirements Windows XP SP 2 or greater (Home and Pro) Windows Vista 32 RTM or greater (Home, Business, and Ultimate) Installation for Windows Vista 1. Before installing the drivers from LOUD Technologies Inc. 42 Onyx 1640i You will not be prompted to find the software. Like...
... required. Mackie Windows FireWire Audio Driver Installation Instructions System Requirements Windows XP SP 2 or greater (Home and Pro) Windows Vista 32 RTM or greater (Home, Business, and Ultimate) Installation for Windows Vista 1. Before installing the drivers from LOUD Technologies Inc. 42 Onyx 1640i You will not be prompted to find the software. Like...
Owner's Manual
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... the Digital Audio Workstation software of choice, as well as iTunes® or Windows Media Player. 5. 6. The Windows XP application will be installed. The following message confirms that came with consumer audio applications such as with your Onyx 1640i (if you haven't already...). 6. Insert the CD that the driver software has been successfully installed. 4. Installation for Windows XP 1. Connect the FireWire cable from your...
... the Digital Audio Workstation software of choice, as well as iTunes® or Windows Media Player. 5. 6. The Windows XP application will be installed. The following message confirms that came with consumer audio applications such as with your Onyx 1640i (if you haven't already...). 6. Insert the CD that the driver software has been successfully installed. 4. Installation for Windows XP 1. Connect the FireWire cable from your...
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... Pack yourself a big lunch and go for a nice walk outside. When Windows presents you are going to use with the Digital Audio Workstation software of your dreams, as well as iTunes® or Windows Media Player. A Note on Available Buffer Sizes 9. In general, you should always... can comfortably work with a warning about the software not having passed Windows testing, select "Continue Anyway." 11. Select the "Next" command and the driver software will appear all over again, so follow these steps and you with . 44 Onyx 1640i Things are almost done. The found new hardware...
... Pack yourself a big lunch and go for a nice walk outside. When Windows presents you are going to use with the Digital Audio Workstation software of your dreams, as well as iTunes® or Windows Media Player. A Note on Available Buffer Sizes 9. In general, you should always... can comfortably work with a warning about the software not having passed Windows testing, select "Continue Anyway." 11. Select the "Next" command and the driver software will appear all over again, so follow these steps and you with . 44 Onyx 1640i Things are almost done. The found new hardware...
Owner's Manual
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... mixer. Owner's Manual 45 Here you will need to check your default input or output, as well as designate it to the Onyx 1640i. 4. USING THE ONYX 1640i WITH A MAC The Onyx 1640i works with any Mac OS X Core Audio host application (i.e., Tracktion, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Live, Digital Performer, etc.). 8....1. Connect a FireWire cable from 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. 7. Turn on your audio software applications, select and activate the inputs from the Onyx 1640i, and 2 channels of audio input from the mixer and outputs to go with Mac OS 10.4.11 and higher. Go...
... mixer. Owner's Manual 45 Here you will need to check your default input or output, as well as designate it to the Onyx 1640i. 4. USING THE ONYX 1640i WITH A MAC The Onyx 1640i works with any Mac OS X Core Audio host application (i.e., Tracktion, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Live, Digital Performer, etc.). 8....1. Connect a FireWire cable from 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. 7. Turn on your audio software applications, select and activate the inputs from the Onyx 1640i, and 2 channels of audio input from the mixer and outputs to go with Mac OS 10.4.11 and higher. Go...
Quick Start Guide
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... processor is driven by whatever VST plug-ins you may desire. Typical Live Sound System 6 Onyx 1640i A stereo compressor is used to monitor levels. An SRM150 powered speaker receives a mono input ...Return Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Keyboard Stereo Compressor Laptop Computer with audio production software press HI-Z button HD1531 Powered Speaker Main Left HD1801 Powered Subwoofer HD1531 Powered...DOWN) press FW button ( ) to send main mix to computer via FireWire channels 15 and 16 Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux Send 1 Reverb (Aux Send 3) Delay (Aux Send 4) ...
... processor is driven by whatever VST plug-ins you may desire. Typical Live Sound System 6 Onyx 1640i A stereo compressor is used to monitor levels. An SRM150 powered speaker receives a mono input ...Return Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Keyboard Stereo Compressor Laptop Computer with audio production software press HI-Z button HD1531 Powered Speaker Main Left HD1801 Powered Subwoofer HD1531 Powered...DOWN) press FW button ( ) to send main mix to computer via FireWire channels 15 and 16 Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux Send 1 Reverb (Aux Send 3) Delay (Aux Send 4) ...
Quick Start Guide
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.../UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC ... are used for your acoustic guitar. Typical Recording System Quick Start Guide 7 Studio Microphones Electronic Drum Kit Keyboard Computer with audio production software CD Player Mackie HR824mk2 Powered Reference Monitor for Control Room (Left) Compressor (Vocals) Compressor (Vocals) Compressor (Vocals) Stereo Compressor press HI-Z button ...
.../UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC ... are used for your acoustic guitar. Typical Recording System Quick Start Guide 7 Studio Microphones Electronic Drum Kit Keyboard Computer with audio production software CD Player Mackie HR824mk2 Powered Reference Monitor for Control Room (Left) Compressor (Vocals) Compressor (Vocals) Compressor (Vocals) Stereo Compressor press HI-Z button ...
Quick Start Guide
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... play all 16 channel signals from your computer if the FW 1-16 switches at the top of playback from the audio production software. simultaneously, if needed). Typical Mixdown System 8 Onyx 1640i Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are engaged. The engineer's headphones are connected to monitor levels. Mixer channels 1-16 can be necessary. Auxes 2 and...
... play all 16 channel signals from your computer if the FW 1-16 switches at the top of playback from the audio production software. simultaneously, if needed). Typical Mixdown System 8 Onyx 1640i Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are engaged. The engineer's headphones are connected to monitor levels. Mixer channels 1-16 can be necessary. Auxes 2 and...
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.../UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE HI-Z BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE HI-Z BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE production software and effects plugins, as an effects host. Aux Sends Solos Aux Sends Pre/Post 12 Onyx 1640i Similarly...
.../UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE HI-Z BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE HI-Z BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE production software and effects plugins, as an effects host. Aux Sends Solos Aux Sends Pre/Post 12 Onyx 1640i Similarly...
Quick Start Guide
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...Turn on your Mac. 2. You're ready to use your mixer's internal FireWire interface. For example, you could daisy-chain multiple Onyx 1640i mixers or add an external hard drive since the FireWire connectors are two identical connectors, but you only need one does, download this ... For" drop-down box. 5. Select "Locate and install driver software that accompany the download. Please check our website (www.mackie.com) for system sound output. 6. INSTALLATION ON A PC: 1. Use FireWire to find the software. Quick Start Guide 19 The Windows application (XP or Vista) will...
...Turn on your Mac. 2. You're ready to use your mixer's internal FireWire interface. For example, you could daisy-chain multiple Onyx 1640i mixers or add an external hard drive since the FireWire connectors are two identical connectors, but you only need one does, download this ... For" drop-down box. 5. Select "Locate and install driver software that accompany the download. Please check our website (www.mackie.com) for system sound output. 6. INSTALLATION ON A PC: 1. Use FireWire to find the software. Quick Start Guide 19 The Windows application (XP or Vista) will...
Quick Start Guide
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...ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX...no longer available to send via FireWire.) • Pass aux 1-6 through your audio production software running effects plug-ins. • Return the processed output to mixer channels 1 and 2 ... to your area. Authorized service centers may be found online at: www.mackie.com/scripts/service_centers/search.asp Please contact our technical support department if you...
...ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE LINE BAL/UNBAL ONYX...no longer available to send via FireWire.) • Pass aux 1-6 through your audio production software running effects plug-ins. • Return the processed output to mixer channels 1 and 2 ... to your area. Authorized service centers may be found online at: www.mackie.com/scripts/service_centers/search.asp Please contact our technical support department if you...