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... Introduction...4 Getting Started...5 Zero the Controls...5 Connections...5 Set the Levels...5 Instant Mixing...5 Hookup Diagrams...6 Onyx 4•Bus Features 10 Mono Channel Strips...10 Stereo Channel Strips...13 Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 15 Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, and Talkback Section ... C: Technical Info 30 Onyx 4•Bus Specifications...30 Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions...31 Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram...32 Onyx 4•Bus Gain Structure Diagram 34 Onyx 4•Bus Limited Warranty 35 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information...
... Introduction...4 Getting Started...5 Zero the Controls...5 Connections...5 Set the Levels...5 Instant Mixing...5 Hookup Diagrams...6 Onyx 4•Bus Features 10 Mono Channel Strips...10 Stereo Channel Strips...13 Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 15 Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, and Talkback Section ... C: Technical Info 30 Onyx 4•Bus Specifications...30 Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions...31 Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram...32 Onyx 4•Bus Gain Structure Diagram 34 Onyx 4•Bus Limited Warranty 35 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information...
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... mixers maintain the same physical size, channel count and features of the originals, while adding a variety of the questions our Technical Support staff has fielded over the years. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are better than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive stand-alone boutique mic preamplifiers. Mackie is critically important or unique to...
... mixers maintain the same physical size, channel count and features of the originals, while adding a variety of the questions our Technical Support staff has fielded over the years. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are better than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive stand-alone boutique mic preamplifiers. Mackie is critically important or unique to...
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... all the rotary knobs connect a keyboard, guitar or other signal source into the PHONES jack [46] on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. Be sure to "Set the Levels" for prolonged periods. nel 1's MIC or LINE input [73... a line input such as described above. 2. output. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Adjust the channel's GAIN [4] control so that , take the time to and from the Onyx 4•Bus' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [82] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on the Left MAIN...
... all the rotary knobs connect a keyboard, guitar or other signal source into the PHONES jack [46] on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. Be sure to "Set the Levels" for prolonged periods. nel 1's MIC or LINE input [73... a line input such as described above. 2. output. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Adjust the channel's GAIN [4] control so that , take the time to and from the Onyx 4•Bus' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [82] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on the Left MAIN...
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...Send 3 drives a stereo effects processor, whose stereo signal is used to the Aux 4 Insert jack, serving as a dedicated in-line EQ for each channel, pre-EQ. Aux Sends 5 and 6 are used to create a stereo recording for stage monitors, and a graphic EQ is connected to drive a ...Power Amplifier DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 Subwoofers SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder PA Speaker Onyx 24•4 Live Club Mix and Multitrack Recording ONYX 4•Bus The Matrix outputs are used for backup. Aux Send 4 is returned via the Stereo Returns jacks...
...Send 3 drives a stereo effects processor, whose stereo signal is used to the Aux 4 Insert jack, serving as a dedicated in-line EQ for each channel, pre-EQ. Aux Sends 5 and 6 are used to create a stereo recording for stage monitors, and a graphic EQ is connected to drive a ...Power Amplifier DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 Subwoofers SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder PA Speaker Onyx 24•4 Live Club Mix and Multitrack Recording ONYX 4•Bus The Matrix outputs are used for backup. Aux Send 4 is returned via the Stereo Returns jacks...
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... 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 L L 1 2 R R CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN GROUP OUTS GROUP OUT AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS INSERTS INSERTS 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 ... Monitor TALKBACK MIC DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 This drawing shows the flexibility of the Onyx 4•Bus for each monitor mix. A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing...talk to each monitor send. The Aux Inserts can be used for in -ear monitor (IEM). Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for four...
... 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 L L 1 2 R R CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN GROUP OUTS GROUP OUT AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS INSERTS INSERTS 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 ... Monitor TALKBACK MIC DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 This drawing shows the flexibility of the Onyx 4•Bus for each monitor mix. A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing...talk to each monitor send. The Aux Inserts can be used for in -ear monitor (IEM). Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for four...
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... a stereo graphic EQ to provide equalization for recording. The drum microphones are connected to the analog audio interface for your DAW or laptop for tracking. ONYX 4•Bus Bass Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Guitar Amp Stereo Guitar Effects... 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 L L 1 2 R R CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN GROUP OUTS GROUP OUT AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS INSERTS INSERTS 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 1 4 2 5 3 6 14 25 36 1 3 2 4 13...
... a stereo graphic EQ to provide equalization for recording. The drum microphones are connected to the analog audio interface for your DAW or laptop for tracking. ONYX 4•Bus Bass Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Guitar Amp Stereo Guitar Effects... 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 L L 1 2 R R CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN GROUP OUTS GROUP OUT AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS INSERTS INSERTS 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 1 4 2 5 3 6 14 25 36 1 3 2 4 13...
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... 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 L L 1 2 R R CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN GROUP OUTS GROUP OUT AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS INSERTS INSERTS 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 1 4 2 5 3 6 14 25 36 1 3 2...Right PA Speaker Subwoofer Balcony Seating Speaker Nursery Zone Speaker SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 4•Bus provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual A stereo graphic EQ is connected to provide front-fill for the first few rows not ...
... 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 L L 1 2 R R CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN GROUP OUTS GROUP OUT AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS INSERTS INSERTS 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 1 4 2 5 3 6 14 25 36 1 3 2...Right PA Speaker Subwoofer Balcony Seating Speaker Nursery Zone Speaker SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 4•Bus provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual A stereo graphic EQ is connected to provide front-fill for the first few rows not ...
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...PAD switch pushed in live performances. MAX When connected to +40 6 dB with the knob turned MAX all the way down . Each mono channel has a mic and line input connector and an insert jack for your microphone needs phantom power. These aside, there isn't much down there... -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 4. ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus Features Mono Channel Strips 3. 48V Phantom Power Switch The Onyx 24•4 has 20 mono channel strips and two stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel strips and two stereo channels. PAD Switch In most cases, you will...
...PAD switch pushed in live performances. MAX When connected to +40 6 dB with the knob turned MAX all the way down . Each mono channel has a mic and line input connector and an insert jack for your microphone needs phantom power. These aside, there isn't much down there... -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 4. ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus Features Mono Channel Strips 3. 48V Phantom Power Switch The Onyx 24•4 has 20 mono channel strips and two stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel strips and two stereo channels. PAD Switch In most cases, you will...
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...sound are almost always found in other words, it gives you +10 up to 8 kHz on the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable from 400 Hz to 2 kHz and determines the center frequency for...frequency determined by its FREQ knob. LOW EQ +15 Short for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. The circuit is flat 0 (no coloration of the signal if the EQ is a ...instruments (guitar, lower brass). Use it down to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in on the ...
...sound are almost always found in other words, it gives you +10 up to 8 kHz on the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable from 400 Hz to 2 kHz and determines the center frequency for...frequency determined by its FREQ knob. LOW EQ +15 Short for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. The circuit is flat 0 (no coloration of the signal if the EQ is a ...instruments (guitar, lower brass). Use it down to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in on the ...
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...stands for "unity gain," meaning no change a control's settings. 16. ONYX 4•Bus down to either an effects processor (post-fader) or for stage monitoring (pre-fader). AUX Sends These tap a portion of channel signal sent to the channel's fader. They can set the controls at "U" and your signals will ... The fader controls the channel's level...from off to create stereo in-ear monitor mixes, generate separate mixes for recording, for another zone, or "mix-minuses" for broadcast. 13. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you choose to ...
...stands for "unity gain," meaning no change a control's settings. 16. ONYX 4•Bus down to either an effects processor (post-fader) or for stage monitoring (pre-fader). AUX Sends These tap a portion of channel signal sent to the channel's fader. They can set the controls at "U" and your signals will ... The fader controls the channel's level...from off to create stereo in-ear monitor mixes, generate separate mixes for recording, for another zone, or "mix-minuses" for broadcast. 13. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you choose to ...
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...PAN knob accordingly. However, if you up to the appropriate Group faders. These versatile channel strips are sent to the PHONES output and + MONITOR outputs, and also to PFL solo mode. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. AFL (After-Fader Listen) is activated 8 whenever... right sides receive equal signal levels (GROUPS 1-2, 3-4, and MAIN MIX L-R). From there, the groups can solo as channel assignment switches. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are used for mixdown soloing. This control gives you 're printing tracks via the GROUP OUTS jacks [85], ...
...PAN knob accordingly. However, if you up to the appropriate Group faders. These versatile channel strips are sent to the PHONES output and + MONITOR outputs, and also to PFL solo mode. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. AFL (After-Fader Listen) is activated 8 whenever... right sides receive equal signal levels (GROUPS 1-2, 3-4, and MAIN MIX L-R). From there, the groups can solo as channel assignment switches. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are used for mixdown soloing. This control gives you 're printing tracks via the GROUP OUTS jacks [85], ...
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... PFL mode when the MUTE switch is present. The AUX Send levels are assignable to the left channel). 14 ONYX 4•Bus 29. On the stereo channels, the PAN knob works like the balance control on both LEFT and RIGHT meters. Used in ....internal jumper is a stereo signal (post-pan control), and therefore retains its source. 30. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches Alongside each channel's signal out to the channel's fader. ($+a>p £x ³£x ONYX 4•Bus 1 £x ³£x BEM C?: *&&>p 1 BEM .&>p £x ³£x + EKJ ?D...
... PFL mode when the MUTE switch is present. The AUX Send levels are assignable to the left channel). 14 ONYX 4•Bus 29. On the stereo channels, the PAN knob works like the balance control on both LEFT and RIGHT meters. Used in ....internal jumper is a stereo signal (post-pan control), and therefore retains its source. 30. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches Alongside each channel's signal out to the channel's fader. ($+a>p £x ³£x ONYX 4•Bus 1 £x ³£x BEM C?: *&&>p 1 BEM .&>p £x ³£x + EKJ ?D...
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... limiting. This comes after the MATRIX MASTER, so you engage the AFL switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is reached. If you want to +10 dB. 34. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog... MAX MONO MAIN MAIN AUX AUX AUX OO MAX TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK Owner's Manual 15 Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. Simply adjust the six matrix input controls to create the mix you engage a PFL solo switch on both Matrix outputs to sit in the mix...
... limiting. This comes after the MATRIX MASTER, so you engage the AFL switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is reached. If you want to +10 dB. 34. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog... MAX MONO MAIN MAIN AUX AUX AUX OO MAX TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK Owner's Manual 15 Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. Simply adjust the six matrix input controls to create the mix you engage a PFL solo switch on both Matrix outputs to sit in the mix...
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... in the middle, to help determine the setting of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. They range from -30 at the top. You can act on the signal. OO OO ...OO MAX MONO MAIN MAIN AUX AUX AUX OO MAX TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK 16 ONYX 4•Bus COMP ASSIGN 41. FAST ATTACK The ATTACK setting determines how fast the compressor reacts once ...(not assigned). What makes a mixer one of the GROUP pairs, it can act on a group of channels assigned to react much gain reduction is pushed in the output level (depending on its meters. When the ...
... in the middle, to help determine the setting of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. They range from -30 at the top. You can act on the signal. OO OO ...OO MAX MONO MAIN MAIN AUX AUX AUX OO MAX TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK 16 ONYX 4•Bus COMP ASSIGN 41. FAST ATTACK The ATTACK setting determines how fast the compressor reacts once ...(not assigned). What makes a mixer one of the GROUP pairs, it can act on a group of channels assigned to react much gain reduction is pushed in the output level (depending on its meters. When the ...
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SOLO LEVEL Control These LEDs flash on and off when a channel's solo is The SOLO LEVEL control is routed to the MONITOR [78]...VU on the meters. Thanks to keep your moni- *"7 , 50. For best real-world results, try to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with your multitrack is at the MONITOR output [78...Talkback Section 47. Note: The L/R meters indicate solo levels whenever an AFL or PFL solo switch is that your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Keep it down before connecting headphones to , the MONITOR and PHONES...
SOLO LEVEL Control These LEDs flash on and off when a channel's solo is The SOLO LEVEL control is routed to the MONITOR [78]...VU on the meters. Thanks to keep your moni- *"7 , 50. For best real-world results, try to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with your multitrack is at the MONITOR output [78...Talkback Section 47. Note: The L/R meters indicate solo levels whenever an AFL or PFL solo switch is that your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Keep it down before connecting headphones to , the MONITOR and PHONES...
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...*n"i7ca ,te with musi(cians on-stage through the AUX 1-6 ;H m%F;HA?DI;G [87] Sends, or the* £Ó6]Êä°x MAINF>LE/RD;[I82] outputs. ONYX 4•Bus TALKBACK Section Auxiliary Section The talkback feature allows the engineer to t-he ÊTA8LKBACK MIC XLR [81] £ä conn e*c1t/or...
...*n"i7ca ,te with musi(cians on-stage through the AUX 1-6 ;H m%F;HA?DI;G [87] Sends, or the* £Ó6]Êä°x MAINF>LE/RD;[I82] outputs. ONYX 4•Bus TALKBACK Section Auxiliary Section The talkback feature allows the engineer to t-he ÊTA8LKBACK MIC XLR [81] £ä conn e*c1t/or...
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...;hä is comes after the Aux Send GAIN co£n,*trol, so you engage a PFL solo swiÓtch on a mono orÓ\£ stereo channel, the AFL solo is provided on each Aux Send. 8 8 Îä ³£ä /, -" Remember, PFL solo mode always,o*verrides AFL solo mode. ...TAPE TO MAIN) port for the Aux Sends. change the pre-fader Aux Sends to access the pre/post-EQ jumpers for information on each channel to the Monitor and Phones outputs when there are no solo switches engaged. TO MON/PHONES Switch This way, when fader changes are made, the...
...;hä is comes after the Aux Send GAIN co£n,*trol, so you engage a PFL solo swiÓtch on a mono orÓ\£ stereo channel, the AFL solo is provided on each Aux Send. 8 8 Îä ³£ä /, -" Remember, PFL solo mode always,o*verrides AFL solo mode. ...TAPE TO MAIN) port for the Aux Sends. change the pre-fader Aux Sends to access the pre/post-EQ jumpers for information on each channel to the Monitor and Phones outputs when there are no solo switches engaged. TO MON/PHONES Switch This way, when fader changes are made, the...
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ONYX 4•Bus "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" { 8 8 (& (+ (& "* )& )& )& -- 63. SHIFT Switch 68. 8 / GR8 OUP Fader F
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...ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE 1-8 ALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual 21 MAIN MIX Fader This is disconnected from the headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling any standalone mic preamp on a mono or stereo channel...stereo in (the input impedance is off. AFL Solo Switch Rear Panel The AFL switch allows you engage the AFL switch on the channel strip is pushed in the headphones and monitor outputs. This comes after the Group Fader and before the MUTE switch, so you ...
...ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE 1-8 ALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual 21 MAIN MIX Fader This is disconnected from the headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling any standalone mic preamp on a mono or stereo channel...stereo in (the input impedance is off. AFL Solo Switch Rear Panel The AFL switch allows you engage the AFL switch on the channel strip is pushed in the headphones and monitor outputs. This comes after the Group Fader and before the MUTE switch, so you ...
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... the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). The send (tip) is high-impedance and can also be used on the analog cards for this plug connects to one of these jacks can be connected directly to a recorder's analog inputs, and use the INSERT jacks: MONO PLUG Channel Insert ... BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL B MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE O 25-32 (BALANCED) 22 ONYX 4•Bus ONYX 4•Bus 75. Special insert cables are after the input GAIN control, Low-Cut switch,...
... the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). The send (tip) is high-impedance and can also be used on the analog cards for this plug connects to one of these jacks can be connected directly to a recorder's analog inputs, and use the INSERT jacks: MONO PLUG Channel Insert ... BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL B MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE O 25-32 (BALANCED) 22 ONYX 4•Bus ONYX 4•Bus 75. Special insert cables are after the input GAIN control, Low-Cut switch,...