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...and having multiple connectors allows you control over the signal level going to connect the Onyx FireWire interface anywhere within a chain of Tracktion, our easyto-use multitrack recording and sequencing software for the Mac). The options include 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz at : ... information here for the L/R mix signal being sent to your Onyx mixing console with your FireWire card that is sent to install Tracktion on the CD to the FireWire card is also sent from your main mix level. ONYX FireWire Card Introduction Thank you for routing to the Phones, Control Room,...
...and having multiple connectors allows you control over the signal level going to connect the Onyx FireWire interface anywhere within a chain of Tracktion, our easyto-use multitrack recording and sequencing software for the Mac). The options include 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz at : ... information here for the L/R mix signal being sent to your Onyx mixing console with your FireWire card that is sent to install Tracktion on the CD to the FireWire card is also sent from your main mix level. ONYX FireWire Card Introduction Thank you for routing to the Phones, Control Room,...
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... or Athlon XP processor • 256 MB RAM For the Mac: • OS X* • G4 processor • 256 MB RAM * See www.mackie.com/OnyxFW_Update for either a desktop or laptop computer is generally fast enough to record 18 channels without a problem. For the PC: • Windows XP (no... recording fewer tracks at 5400 rpm or faster, which is to your computer and appears as well. Another option for information on the Onyx FireWire card or directly to purchase an external FireWire-equipped hard drive, again preferably a 7200 rpm drive with 4200 rpm drives. Most laptops come with an ...
... or Athlon XP processor • 256 MB RAM For the Mac: • OS X* • G4 processor • 256 MB RAM * See www.mackie.com/OnyxFW_Update for either a desktop or laptop computer is generally fast enough to record 18 channels without a problem. For the PC: • Windows XP (no... recording fewer tracks at 5400 rpm or faster, which is to your computer and appears as well. Another option for information on the Onyx FireWire card or directly to purchase an external FireWire-equipped hard drive, again preferably a 7200 rpm drive with 4200 rpm drives. Most laptops come with an ...
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...OPTION CARD plate with a cable clamp. Turn off the Onyx mixer and remove the AC linecord from the opening the anti-static bag and handling the Onyx FireWire card. Carefully pull the plate away from the socket on both sides of the card, it does contain static-sensitive components. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. ONYX FireWire Card Installing the Onyx FireWire Card....: "MACKIE", "ONYX", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 POWER ON ~100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 80W RECORDING OUTS 1-8 POST GAIN PRE INSERT 9-16 (BALANCED) (BALANCED) 6 ONYX FireWire Card Anti-...
...OPTION CARD plate with a cable clamp. Turn off the Onyx mixer and remove the AC linecord from the opening the anti-static bag and handling the Onyx FireWire card. Carefully pull the plate away from the socket on both sides of the card, it does contain static-sensitive components. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. ONYX FireWire Card Installing the Onyx FireWire Card....: "MACKIE", "ONYX", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 POWER ON ~100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 80W RECORDING OUTS 1-8 POST GAIN PRE INSERT 9-16 (BALANCED) (BALANCED) 6 ONYX FireWire Card Anti-...
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... OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.: "MACKIE", "ONYX", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 POWER ON ~100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 80W RECORDING OUTS 1-8 POST GAIN PRE INSERT 9-16 Into Bottom Panel (BALANCED) Into Bottom Panel (BALANCED) 24-BIT/96kHz MULTI-CHANNEL FIREWIRE I/O OPTION CARD DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE...
... OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.: "MACKIE", "ONYX", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 POWER ON ~100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 80W RECORDING OUTS 1-8 POST GAIN PRE INSERT 9-16 Into Bottom Panel (BALANCED) Into Bottom Panel (BALANCED) 24-BIT/96kHz MULTI-CHANNEL FIREWIRE I/O OPTION CARD DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE...
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.... Wait a few seconds and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens. Select "Install the software automatically" option (default) and click "Next." Turn on the FireWire bus. 10. We'll have two Onyx mixers with the FireWire card installed, and the FireWire cable (included) connected to your computer. The next window tells you have to repeat this procedure...
.... Wait a few seconds and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens. Select "Install the software automatically" option (default) and click "Next." Turn on the FireWire bus. 10. We'll have two Onyx mixers with the FireWire card installed, and the FireWire cable (included) connected to your computer. The next window tells you have to repeat this procedure...
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When the wizard indicates that the installation is finished, click "Finish." 12. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens again to install the Onyx FireWire Sub C driver. Select "Install the software automatically" option, and click "Next." 12 ONYX FireWire Card ONYX FireWire Card 11.
When the wizard indicates that the installation is finished, click "Finish." 12. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens again to install the Onyx FireWire Sub C driver. Select "Install the software automatically" option, and click "Next." 12 ONYX FireWire Card ONYX FireWire Card 11.
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Select "Install the software automatically" option, and click "Next." 17. This next window may open to warn that the software being installed has not passed Windows Logo testing. ONYX FireWire Card 16. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens once again for the Onyx FireWire WDM Audio installation. Click "Continue Anyway." 14 ONYX FireWire Card
Select "Install the software automatically" option, and click "Next." 17. This next window may open to warn that the software being installed has not passed Windows Logo testing. ONYX FireWire Card 16. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" opens once again for the Onyx FireWire WDM Audio installation. Click "Continue Anyway." 14 ONYX FireWire Card
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...1 2 3 4 5 6 MONO OUT LR LR L R MAIN OUT Mono EQ MAIN OUT 13 L 24 R RECORDING OUT 9-16 RECORDING OUT 1-8 FIREWIRE (OPTION) 16 Channels + L/R Mix In Mono Compressor Out In Out Stereo Compressor In Out Multi Effect Processor Mono EQ Mono Power Amplifier Stage Monitors Mono Power...19 Two channels are not affected by the channel inserts, EQ controls, or fader moves. Onyx 1640 Live Mix and Multitrack Recording to a laptop using the FireWire card. The FireWire card provides a digital direct output for monitoring through the headphones. The channel outputs are just after...
...1 2 3 4 5 6 MONO OUT LR LR L R MAIN OUT Mono EQ MAIN OUT 13 L 24 R RECORDING OUT 9-16 RECORDING OUT 1-8 FIREWIRE (OPTION) 16 Channels + L/R Mix In Mono Compressor Out In Out Stereo Compressor In Out Multi Effect Processor Mono EQ Mono Power Amplifier Stage Monitors Mono Power...19 Two channels are not affected by the channel inserts, EQ controls, or fader moves. Onyx 1640 Live Mix and Multitrack Recording to a laptop using the FireWire card. The FireWire card provides a digital direct output for monitoring through the headphones. The channel outputs are just after...
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... Onyx 1640 Multitrack Recording and Mixdown Monitoring 20 ONYX FireWire Card ONYX FireWire Card Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Guitar Amp Mics Vocal Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line-level input Electric Guitar IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM SUB OUT OUT OUTPUTS Onyx ... RECORDING OUT 1-8 Powered Studio Monitors for Control Room 16 Channels FIREWIRE (OPTION) 2 Channels Laptop Computer Sixteen channels are recorded to the laptop, and two mixdown channels are returned to the Onyx mixer for musicians and the recording engineer to a headphone distribution...
... Onyx 1640 Multitrack Recording and Mixdown Monitoring 20 ONYX FireWire Card ONYX FireWire Card Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Guitar Amp Mics Vocal Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line-level input Electric Guitar IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM SUB OUT OUT OUTPUTS Onyx ... RECORDING OUT 1-8 Powered Studio Monitors for Control Room 16 Channels FIREWIRE (OPTION) 2 Channels Laptop Computer Sixteen channels are recorded to the laptop, and two mixdown channels are returned to the Onyx mixer for musicians and the recording engineer to a headphone distribution...
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... through the Control Room Outputs (in the control room) and the Main Outs (in the Studio). ONYX FireWire Card Keyboard or other line-level input Stereo Synths Stereo Synths Stereo Synths Stereo Synths In (record) Onyx 1620 11 22 33 4 4 55 66 77 8 8 9L MONO 10 R 11 L MONO... MAIN OUT RECORDING OUT 9-16 RECORDING OUT 1-8 Headphones Powered Studio Monitors for Control Room 16 Channels + L/R Mix FIREWIRE (OPTION) 2 Channels Powered Studio Monitors for a computer audio interface. Onyx 1620 Recording Multiple Keyboards and Keyboard Synths directly to a Laptop 22 ONYX FireWire Card
... through the Control Room Outputs (in the control room) and the Main Outs (in the Studio). ONYX FireWire Card Keyboard or other line-level input Stereo Synths Stereo Synths Stereo Synths Stereo Synths In (record) Onyx 1620 11 22 33 4 4 55 66 77 8 8 9L MONO 10 R 11 L MONO... MAIN OUT RECORDING OUT 9-16 RECORDING OUT 1-8 Headphones Powered Studio Monitors for Control Room 16 Channels + L/R Mix FIREWIRE (OPTION) 2 Channels Powered Studio Monitors for a computer audio interface. Onyx 1620 Recording Multiple Keyboards and Keyboard Synths directly to a Laptop 22 ONYX FireWire Card
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... monitors connected to disarm recording. Click the Record button in the bottom right section of the mixer). CONTROL ROOM/ PHONES SOURCE MAIN MIX FIREWIRE (OPTION) ALT 3-4 TAPE Overdubbing ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX Say you want them to add a second vocal part in the hookup diagram on the ...MIX in the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES SOURCE section. You just want the lead singer to play back. 32 ONYX FireWire Card Create a 17th track in Tracktion and assign Input 1 from the FireWire card to it (assuming the vocalist's mic is connected to provide monitoring for the musicians, as shown in...
... monitors connected to disarm recording. Click the Record button in the bottom right section of the mixer). CONTROL ROOM/ PHONES SOURCE MAIN MIX FIREWIRE (OPTION) ALT 3-4 TAPE Overdubbing ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX Say you want them to add a second vocal part in the hookup diagram on the ...MIX in the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES SOURCE section. You just want the lead singer to play back. 32 ONYX FireWire Card Create a 17th track in Tracktion and assign Input 1 from the FireWire card to it (assuming the vocalist's mic is connected to provide monitoring for the musicians, as shown in...
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...equipment for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). OO MAX MAIN MIX TRIM A B 7.5 in/191 mm LISTED ACCESSORY FOR USE WITH ONYX MIXERS 65HJ Top of Onyx FireWire Card WEIGHT 8.3 oz/ 235 g 3.6 in/91 mm Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that are generally associated with your household waste,... site for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your cooperation in /222 mm 24-BIT/96kHz MULTI-CHANNEL FIREWIRE I/O OPTION CARD DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA COPYRIGHT ©2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.
...equipment for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). OO MAX MAIN MIX TRIM A B 7.5 in/191 mm LISTED ACCESSORY FOR USE WITH ONYX MIXERS 65HJ Top of Onyx FireWire Card WEIGHT 8.3 oz/ 235 g 3.6 in/91 mm Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that are generally associated with your household waste,... site for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your cooperation in /222 mm 24-BIT/96kHz MULTI-CHANNEL FIREWIRE I/O OPTION CARD DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA COPYRIGHT ©2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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... it may , at our option, charge for the suggested retail price of Mackie products will void this product for those units deemed by Technical Support, or it qualified as a warranty repair). B. Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification of the replacement unit. To obtain repairs or replacement under warranty. 38 ONYX FireWire Card mackie.com/support), and follow...
... it may , at our option, charge for the suggested retail price of Mackie products will void this product for those units deemed by Technical Support, or it qualified as a warranty repair). B. Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification of the replacement unit. To obtain repairs or replacement under warranty. 38 ONYX FireWire Card mackie.com/support), and follow...