The ultra-compact Mackie Onyx 820i FireWire Recording Mixer combines the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, hands-on control of a sleek, space-saving premium analog mixer. Proven, professional features like three Onyx mic preamps and classic Perkins EQ only accentuate the mixer's ample connectivity and clear-cut workflow.
The 820i allows you to send channels, aux sends or master L/R signals discretely to your Mac or PC for recording. Compatible out of the box with most major DAWs, and qualified for use with Pro Tools(R) M-Powered(TM) 8 via downloadable driver upgrade at Mackie's website. It's a premium analog mixer that integrates seamlessly with your favorite DAW.
In Depth
- Premium 8 channel super compact analog mixer with integrated FireWire I/O - Qualified by Mackie for use will all major DAWs, including: - Pro Tools M-Powered 8 Requires $49.99 USD driver upgrade at www.mackie.com - Logic(R) - SONAR(TM) - Cubase(R) - Ableton(R) Live - Final Cut Pro(R) - 2 mono channels (mono mic and mono line inputs) - 1 hybrid channel (mono mic and stereo line inputs) - 2 stereo channels (stereo line inputs) - 3 Onyx mic preamps with sound comparable to boutique preamps - 4-band Perkins EQ on hybrid channels - 3-band Perkins EQ iwth sweepable mids on mono channels - 3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels - Flexible FireWire routing with up to 8 channels pre/post EQ, aux sends and master L/R routable to computer - 2 channels of FireWire monitoring routable to either the control room or channels 7 and 8 - 2 independent aux sends with separate pre/post switches - Selectable instrument inputs on first two channels-no DI box needed - Individual 48 volt phantom power switches on all microphone inputs - Talkback section with built in mic and flexible routing - Planet-Earth switching power supply for worldwide use