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ONYX 1200F
ONYX 1200F
Onyx 1200F Features
• Premium 30-input x 34-output Recording Preamp/
FireWire Audio Interface
• 12 flagship Onyx mic preamps with class-leading
fidelity and dynamic range
• Mastering-grade AKM® 24-bit/192 kHz A/D and D/A
converters
• Dual FireWire ports for daisy chaining and direct
connection to Mac or PC
• 8 balanced line outputs via 25-pin D-Sub connector
• 16 x 16 ADAT I/O @ 44.1/48 kHz
(8x8 @88.2/96 kHz; disabled @ 176.4/192 kHz)
• 4 headphone outputs with volume control and dis-
crete stereo feeds
• Powerful onboard DSP Matrix Mixer: connect any
input to any output at near-zero latency
• Built-in control room functions: A/B Monitor
Switching, Talkback, plus stereo and up to 7.1 sur-
round output main volume control
• Balanced TRS send and return insert jacks on
Inputs 1 and 2
• 2x2 MIDI, plus Word Clock, AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/O
• Stand-alone mixer functionality for field and studio
use without computer
• Includes full version of Tracktion Music Production
Software for digital audio recording
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We know that many of you can’t wait to get your
new preamp/FireWire interface hooked up, and you’re
probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). So
the first section after this introduction is a Quick-Start
Guide called “Getting Started” to help you get the Onyx
1200F set up fast so you can start using it right away.
Right after that are the ever popular hook-up diagrams
that show typical setups for recording.
Then, when you have time, read the Features Descrip-
tion section. This describes every knob, button, and con-
nection point on the Onyx 1200F, as well as the software
settings and controls.
Throughout this section you’ll find illustrations with
each feature numbered. If you want to know more about
a feature, simply locate it on the appropriate illustra-
tion, notice the number attached to it, and find that
number in the nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is
critically important or unique to the
Onyx 1200F. For your own good, read
them and remember them. They will
be on the final test.
This icon leads you to in-depth
explanations of features and practi-
cal tips. While not mandatory, they
usually have some valuable nugget of
information.
A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION
Appendix B is a section on connectors: XLR connec-
tors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, and
the insert connectors used on the Onyx 1200F.
More resources on our website at www.mackie.com.
THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness for
the Neophyte
The “Glossary of Terms” is a fairly comprehensive
dictionary of pro-audio terms. If terms like “clipping,”
“noise floor,” or “unbalanced” leave you blank, refer to
this glossary for a quick explanation.
ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED
“Arcane Mysteries” discusses some of the down ‘n’ dirty
practical realities of microphones, fixed installations,
grounding, and balanced versus unbalanced lines. It’s a
goldmine for the neophyte, and even the seasoned pro
might learn a thing or two.
