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... high sound pressure levels use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 17. ONYX 400F Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 3. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils...
... high sound pressure levels use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 17. ONYX 400F Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 3. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Outputs...12 8. 48V Phantom Power Switch ...13 9. Channel GAIN ...13 10. Signal Level Indicators...13 11. MIC/Line Inputs...14 14. INSERTS ...14 15. LINE IN (Channels 5-8)...15 16. Power Switch...12 2. CLOCK SOURCE Indicators ...12 3. SW0204 Rev. A 5/05 ©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. CONTROL ROOM Level...12 6. Instrument Input ...13 Rear Panel ...14 13. WORD CLOCK IN/OUT...15 19. Power Receptacle ...17 Don't forget to DAW...7 Hookup Diagrams...8 Onyx 400F...
... 2 Outputs...12 8. 48V Phantom Power Switch ...13 9. Channel GAIN ...13 10. Signal Level Indicators...13 11. MIC/Line Inputs...14 14. INSERTS ...14 15. LINE IN (Channels 5-8)...15 16. Power Switch...12 2. CLOCK SOURCE Indicators ...12 3. SW0204 Rev. A 5/05 ©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. CONTROL ROOM Level...12 6. Instrument Input ...13 Rear Panel ...14 13. WORD CLOCK IN/OUT...15 19. Power Receptacle ...17 Don't forget to DAW...7 Hookup Diagrams...8 Onyx 400F...
Owner's Manual
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... compressors and other stand-alone mic preamplifiers at www.mackie.com. Two channels of microphones, fixed installations, rear panel, from the S/PDIF input, or from an external clock con- Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 400F tenchannel professional audio interface for recording. Right after this introduction is a Quick-Start Guide called "Getting Started" to help you get your software of...
... compressors and other stand-alone mic preamplifiers at www.mackie.com. Two channels of microphones, fixed installations, rear panel, from the S/PDIF input, or from an external clock con- Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 400F tenchannel professional audio interface for recording. Right after this introduction is a Quick-Start Guide called "Getting Started" to help you get your software of...
Owner's Manual
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... the internal routing setup. Turn the POWER switch off. The following steps must be during normal use. This tutorial demonstrates how to route four input channels to your computer first to one of the input source is for Outputs 4. Note: The Onyx 400F is playing. ONYX 400F Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Select the "Outputs 1/2" tab. The Onyx 400F can plug additional microphones or instruments Set the Console Control Panel into channels 2-4. 2. Select 44.1 kHz...
... the internal routing setup. Turn the POWER switch off. The following steps must be during normal use. This tutorial demonstrates how to route four input channels to your computer first to one of the input source is for Outputs 4. Note: The Onyx 400F is playing. ONYX 400F Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Select the "Outputs 1/2" tab. The Onyx 400F can plug additional microphones or instruments Set the Console Control Panel into channels 2-4. 2. Select 44.1 kHz...
Owner's Manual
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... get your analog signals to your digital recorder(s). • Always turn it 's there if you know it on the Onyx 400F appears at the inputs to the LINE INPUTS on the meters in your DAW application's manual if you can take the time to read all the inputs in the "Outputs 1/2" tab in the Console Control Panel and using the Control Room outputs as the stereo output (make a stereo recording...
... get your analog signals to your digital recorder(s). • Always turn it 's there if you know it on the Onyx 400F appears at the inputs to the LINE INPUTS on the meters in your DAW application's manual if you can take the time to read all the inputs in the "Outputs 1/2" tab in the Console Control Panel and using the Control Room outputs as the stereo output (make a stereo recording...
Owner's Manual
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... example, an electric bass guitar is connected to the second FireWire connection on the Onyx 400F to serve as a dedicated memory storage device for the audio files. ONYX 400F Hookup Diagrams Headphones for Talent Bass Guitar (to Instrument Input on Front Panel Electric Guitar Headphone Distribution Amp Mics Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Powered Studio Monitors Headphones For Engineer (From Front Panel) 2-Channel Mic Pre (with S/PDIF Output) MIC/LINE 4 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 1 MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE INSERTS 1 LINE...
... example, an electric bass guitar is connected to the second FireWire connection on the Onyx 400F to serve as a dedicated memory storage device for the audio files. ONYX 400F Hookup Diagrams Headphones for Talent Bass Guitar (to Instrument Input on Front Panel Electric Guitar Headphone Distribution Amp Mics Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Powered Studio Monitors Headphones For Engineer (From Front Panel) 2-Channel Mic Pre (with S/PDIF Output) MIC/LINE 4 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 1 MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE INSERTS 1 LINE...
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... illustrates the potential of physical gear or large recording spaces. Onyx 400F with a minimum of the Onyx 400F to Instrument Input on the Onyx 400F to control the DAW. A USB MIDI interface is running the DAW software, and a Mackie Control Universal connected to the MIDI I/O on Front Panel) Powered Studio Monitors MIC/LINE 4 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 1 MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE INSERTS 1 LINE IN 7 5 7 4 2 8 6 8 LINE OUT 5 3 1 6 4 2 CR L R WORD CLOCK IN...
... illustrates the potential of physical gear or large recording spaces. Onyx 400F with a minimum of the Onyx 400F to Instrument Input on the Onyx 400F to control the DAW. A USB MIDI interface is running the DAW software, and a Mackie Control Universal connected to the MIDI I/O on Front Panel) Powered Studio Monitors MIC/LINE 4 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 1 MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE INSERTS 1 LINE IN 7 5 7 4 2 8 6 8 LINE OUT 5 3 1 6 4 2 CR L R WORD CLOCK IN...
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... and connected to the S/PDIF input on the Onyx 400F (select Professional S/PDIF format in the 400F Console). The AES/EBU digital audio output from the Master Video deck is routed to the DAW software application on the Onyx 400F, and use the Console control panel to route the audio to the Master Video deck. Owner's Manual Video Deck Video Deck Video Deck Headphones (From Front Panel) Master Video Deck AES/EBU Out AES/EBU to S/PDIF Converter MIC/LINE 4 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 1 MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE INSERTS...
... and connected to the S/PDIF input on the Onyx 400F (select Professional S/PDIF format in the 400F Console). The AES/EBU digital audio output from the Master Video deck is routed to the DAW software application on the Onyx 400F, and use the Console control panel to route the audio to the Master Video deck. Owner's Manual Video Deck Video Deck Video Deck Headphones (From Front Panel) Master Video Deck AES/EBU Out AES/EBU to S/PDIF Converter MIC/LINE 4 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE MIC/LINE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 1 MIC/LINE 3 ONYX MIC PRE INSERTS...
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... as the master clock in the Onyx 400F. Select INT when using your stereo headphones. The same signal appears at the PHONES Out jacks [7] on the rear panel. Channels 5-8 are the stereo digital S/PDIF inputs. 1. Having independent level control for each headphone output means that channels 1 and 2 have no other clock source is supplied to the preamp without a direct box. ONYX 400F Onyx 400F Features Front Panel There are : INT: This is the default selection. Power Switch 3. MIDI Indicators...
... as the master clock in the Onyx 400F. Select INT when using your stereo headphones. The same signal appears at the PHONES Out jacks [7] on the rear panel. Channels 5-8 are the stereo digital S/PDIF inputs. 1. Having independent level control for each headphone output means that channels 1 and 2 have no other clock source is supplied to the preamp without a direct box. ONYX 400F Onyx 400F Features Front Panel There are : INT: This is the default selection. Power Switch 3. MIDI Indicators...
Owner's Manual
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..., phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should not light at about 10:00. 12. Channel GAIN The GAIN controls adjust the input sensitivity of the mic and line inputs on pins 2 and 3 of gain (unity gain) with a balanced output to indicate that accepts an unbalanced instrument-level input signal from overdriving the input. If the OL LED is blinking frequently, the signal is best to use a direct box...
..., phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should not light at about 10:00. 12. Channel GAIN The GAIN controls adjust the input sensitivity of the mic and line inputs on pins 2 and 3 of gain (unity gain) with a balanced output to indicate that accepts an unbalanced instrument-level input signal from overdriving the input. If the OL LED is blinking frequently, the signal is best to use a direct box...
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... digital audio connections to turn down the GAIN control a whole bunch. or cold) Special insert cables are Neutrik combo connectors, which accept balanced microphone inputs from an XLR connector or balanced line-level inputs from a 1/4" TRS connector. The return (ring) is high-impedance and can also be driven by almost any device. STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use the INSERT jacks: MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with no signal interruption to master. ONYX 400F Rear Panel...
... digital audio connections to turn down the GAIN control a whole bunch. or cold) Special insert cables are Neutrik combo connectors, which accept balanced microphone inputs from an XLR connector or balanced line-level inputs from a 1/4" TRS connector. The return (ring) is high-impedance and can also be driven by almost any device. STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use the INSERT jacks: MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with no signal interruption to master. ONYX 400F Rear Panel...
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... 20W Owner's Manual 15 The Onyx 400F must be connected to a PC or Mac with a FireWire cable in order to make changes to provide individual headphone mixes for each pair of powered studio monitors, or an additional headphone mix to an external master word clock. When connecting a balanced signal to the WORD CLOCK IN jack. LINE OUT These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level analog signals...
... 20W Owner's Manual 15 The Onyx 400F must be connected to a PC or Mac with a FireWire cable in order to make changes to provide individual headphone mixes for each pair of powered studio monitors, or an additional headphone mix to an external master word clock. When connecting a balanced signal to the WORD CLOCK IN jack. LINE OUT These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level analog signals...
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... Onyx 400F, an external FireWire hard drive, etc. Note: You must turn off the DSP Mixer in the 400F to monitor the computer audio through your computer easily and inexpensively. There are direct from the DAW at the Onyx 400F line outputs. These ten inputs are not affected by the DSP Mixer in the Onyx 400F Console, but are two FireWire connections, so you can install the Onyx 400F...
... Onyx 400F, an external FireWire hard drive, etc. Note: You must turn off the DSP Mixer in the 400F to monitor the computer audio through your computer easily and inexpensively. There are direct from the DAW at the Onyx 400F line outputs. These ten inputs are not affected by the DSP Mixer in the Onyx 400F Console, but are two FireWire connections, so you can install the Onyx 400F...
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.... S/PDIF OUT transmits two-channels of S/PDIF). Tip: A 75-ohm composite video cable can be used for "user bits." The maximum recommended length for a S/PDIF cable is less susceptible to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of digital audio in the Onyx 400F, the four user bits are used for digital audio and 24-bits are reserved for a S/PDIF connection. It will work virtually anywhere in the...
.... S/PDIF OUT transmits two-channels of S/PDIF). Tip: A 75-ohm composite video cable can be used for "user bits." The maximum recommended length for a S/PDIF cable is less susceptible to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of digital audio in the Onyx 400F, the four user bits are used for digital audio and 24-bits are reserved for a S/PDIF connection. It will work virtually anywhere in the...
Owner's Manual
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... Onyx Console to change the default audio input and output and general system settings on your hard drive, to be used for system sound output. 20 ONYX 400F You can also choose to use the Onyx 400F as your default input or output, as well as designate it to whatever location you must use the Audio Setup utility to work properly. 3. However, you prefer (i.e., the Applications folder). 4. Click the Audio Devices tab, and select Onyx 400F...
... Onyx Console to change the default audio input and output and general system settings on your hard drive, to be used for system sound output. 20 ONYX 400F You can also choose to use the Onyx 400F as your default input or output, as well as designate it to whatever location you must use the Audio Setup utility to work properly. 3. However, you prefer (i.e., the Applications folder). 4. Click the Audio Devices tab, and select Onyx 400F...
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... connecting a device equipped with an AES/EBU digital output to the S/PDIF input on the 400F using the Professional setting. Many DAW software applications have trouble routing and recording audio (e.g., dropouts, pops, distorted audio). The Onyx 400F operates using the Consumer setting will work just fine. Click the "Show ASIO control panel" button to professional. However, a low buffer size requires more resources from a control room mix you cannot select W.C. DSP Mixer This turns...
... connecting a device equipped with an AES/EBU digital output to the S/PDIF input on the 400F using the Professional setting. Many DAW software applications have trouble routing and recording audio (e.g., dropouts, pops, distorted audio). The Onyx 400F operates using the Consumer setting will work just fine. Click the "Show ASIO control panel" button to professional. However, a low buffer size requires more resources from a control room mix you cannot select W.C. DSP Mixer This turns...
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... button, a dialog box opens that you to download. When the Onyx 400F is turned off, the current settings are available to name the file and select the destination. This allows you to setup the Onyx 400F for a particular application, such as the buffer size selected in the "Program" box next to a computer (standalone mode). Owner's Manual panel should be recalled at a later time. Note: If you change...
... button, a dialog box opens that you to download. When the Onyx 400F is turned off, the current settings are available to name the file and select the destination. This allows you to setup the Onyx 400F for a particular application, such as the buffer size selected in the "Program" box next to a computer (standalone mode). Owner's Manual panel should be recalled at a later time. Note: If you change...
Owner's Manual
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... be necessary to have your Onyx 400F serviced. If so, contact your Onyx preamp and the associated suffering. Noise/Hum • Turn down each channel, one by one . Owner's Manual 27 If the working output stops working, it 's the S/PDIF OUT [21], make sure the output level control for the channel • Check the signal cables between the working , try switching the output connections between the input sources turned up some things you are...
... be necessary to have your Onyx 400F serviced. If so, contact your Onyx preamp and the associated suffering. Noise/Hum • Turn down each channel, one by one . Owner's Manual 27 If the working output stops working, it 's the S/PDIF OUT [21], make sure the output level control for the channel • Check the signal cables between the working , try switching the output connections between the input sources turned up some things you are...
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... the correct driver is selected in which it 's repaired, we can be sure the correct inputs are armed. In Tracktion, this owner's manual and the detachable line- • Confirm that the Onyx 400F is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging. • If the Onyx 400F seems to qualify for repair. Mackie is receiving mic or cord. Request Number will...
... the correct driver is selected in which it 's repaired, we can be sure the correct inputs are armed. In Tracktion, this owner's manual and the detachable line- • Confirm that the Onyx 400F is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging. • If the Onyx 400F seems to qualify for repair. Mackie is receiving mic or cord. Request Number will...
Owner's Manual
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... APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. Owner's Manual Onyx 400F Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in its original shipping carton. B. C. To obtain factory-authorized service: 1. If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your return street address (no responsibility for repair or replacement under warranty will be repaired or replaced within the warranty period. Final determination...
... APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. Owner's Manual Onyx 400F Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in its original shipping carton. B. C. To obtain factory-authorized service: 1. If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your return street address (no responsibility for repair or replacement under warranty will be repaired or replaced within the warranty period. Final determination...
