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   Onyx 1620i

Specifi cations

Noise 

Characteristics: 

   

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 150 

Ω

 source 

impedance, 20 to 20 kHz: 

 

 

 

60 dB (max) gain:   

-127 dBu  

 

 

40 dB gain:  

 

-126.5 dBu 

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 50 

Ω

 source 

impedance, A-weighted: 

 

 

 

60 dB (max) gain:   

-130.5 dBu 

 

40 dB gain:  

 

-130 dBu 

Output Noise Figure (1/4" Main out, all channels assigned to 
main, Gain knobs at unity, 20 Hz to 20 kHz):  

 

    Main Mix knob down, channel Level knobs down: 

 

 

 

 

 

-102 dBu (-106 dB SNR,  

    ref 

+4 

dBu) 

    Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs down: 

 

 

 

 

 

-92 dBu (-96 dB SNR,  

    ref 

+4 

dBu) 

    Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs unity: 

 

    -88 

dBu 

(-92 

dB 

SNR, 

    ref 

+4 

dBu) 

FireWire Through ( Playback) Dynamic Range:   
0 dBu mic input, to DAW, routed back to mixer direct to Control 
Room, all gain stages unity, 20 Hz to 20 kHz: 

 

 

   44.1 kHz sample rate: 

 

-104 dB    

    

   96 kHz sample rate: 

 

-106.5 dB

Frequency 

Response: 

   

Mic input to any output (all gain stages at unity): 

 

 

 

 

 

+0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20k

Stereo channel line input to any output (all gain stages unity):  
 

 

 

 

+0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20k

FireWire in and out (mic input to FireWire send, returned to 
Control Room, all gain stages at unity): 

 

 

   44.1 kHz sample rate: 

 

+/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20k 

    -3 

dB 

at 

21 

kHz

   96 kHz sample rate: 

 

+/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20k      

    -3 

dB 

at 

45 

kHz

Distortion 

(THD+N): 

   

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 20 Hz to 80 kHz bandwidth 

 

Mic input at insert 
(+4 dBu in, 0 dB gain, +4 dBu out): 

0.0057% 

Mic input at insert 
(-36 dBu in, +40 dB gain, +4 dBu out): 0.017% 

Stereo channel line input to any output 
(+4 dBu in, all gain stages at unity +4 dBu out): 0.005% 

FireWire in and out (+4 dBu in, mic input to FireWire send, 
returned to Control Room, all gain stages at unity): 

 

   44.1 kHz sample rate: 

 

0.01%, 20 Hz to 2 kHz

      

 

 

 

0.02%, 2 kHz to 20 kHz

   96 kHz sample rate: 

 

0.01%, 10 Hz to 1 kHz

      

 

 

 

0.03%, 1 kHz to 47 kHz

Attenuation and Crosstalk:  

 

 

@1 kHz relative to 0 dBu

Main Mix knob down: 

 

-85 dBu 

Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged: 

-88 dBu 

Channel Level knob down:   

-87 dBu 

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): 

 

Mic input to insert, max gain, 1 kHz, 150 ohm termination: 
    -60 

dB 

Maximum Input Levels: 

 

 

 

Mic input, gain at min (0 dB): 

+22 dBu 

Mic input, gain at max (60 dB): 

–38 dBu 

Line input, gain at -20 dB:   

+22 dBu 

Instrument input, gain at -20 dB: 

+22 dBu 

Tape 

input: 

  +12 

dBu 

Aux return:  

 

 

+22 dBu 

Maximum Output Levels:   

 

 

All 

outputs: 

  +22 

dBu 

Equalization 

   

Mono Channels 

 

 

 

Low:  

 

 

±15 dB at 80 Hz 

 

Lo-Mid frequency:   

100 Hz to 2 kHz

 

Lo-Mid gain:  

 

±15 dB 

 

Hi-Mid frequency:   

400 Hz to 8 kHz

 

Hi-Mid gain:  

 

±15 dB 

 

High: 

 

 

±15 dB at 12 kHz 

Stereo Channels:   

 

 

Low:  

 

 

±15 dB at 80 Hz 

 

Mid: 

 

 

±15 dB at 2.5 kHz 

 

High:  

 

 

±15 dB at 12 k

FireWire 

   

Sample Rates Available: 

 

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,   

    88.2 

kHz, 

96 

kHz 

Buffer Size: 

     

 

32 (44.1 kHz and 48 kHz  

 

 

 

 

only), 64, 128, 256, 512,  

    1024, 

2048 

samples

Resolution: 

  24-bit

Meters 

   

2-segment pre-fader channel meters:   

 

 

    OL 

(+18 

dBu), 

-20 

dBu

12-segment pre-fader Control Room meters: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OL (+20 dBu), +15, +10,  

 

 

 

 

+6, +3, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10,  

 

 

 

 

-20, -30 (0 dB = 0 dBu)

Technical Information

Summary of Contents for Onyx 1620i

Page 1: ...ART GUIDE 16 Channel Premium Analog Mixer with FireWire SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V...

Page 2: ...adian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B selon l...

Page 3: ...safety instructions on page 2 and this page and then have a look through some of the features and details in this quick start guide A full manual is available on www mackie com Setup Use the mixer in...

Page 4: ...FADER 36 SOLO SWITCH MASTER SECTION 37 CONTROL ROOM SOURCE MAIN MIX 38 CONTROL ROOM SOURCE TAPE FW 1 2 ALT 3 4 39 ASSIGN CONTROL ROOM SOURCE TO MAIN MIX 40 CONTROL ROOM LEVEL 41 PHONES LEVEL 42 LEFT...

Page 5: ...SOLO SOLO MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 9 10 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 31 32 33 36 34 51 52 54 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 29 37 38 39 40 44 4...

Page 6: ...onnecting a pair of HD1801 powered subwoofers and a pair of HD1531 powered speakers to the main left and right outputs A laptop computer connects to a FireWire port allowing the 2 channel main mix and...

Page 7: ...usting the master return knob for aux 4 A desktop computer connects to a FireWire port allowing the 2 channel main mix individual channels and the aux sends to be recorded and two channels to be playe...

Page 8: ...d EQ section is ideal for vocal equalization so you might consider using channels 1 8 for your main vocal microphones INSERTS Channels 1 8 have insert jacks on the rear panel These allow you to send t...

Page 9: ...these RCA unbalanced stereo inputs to connect the line level outputs from sources such as tape decks CD DVD players and iPod docks Engage the tape switch to listen in your control room or phones Engag...

Page 10: ...amplifier For external processors use POST In this way the feed to external processors will vary in level if the channel fader is adjusted For example the level of any returned effect like an echo wil...

Page 11: ...o listen in the control room or headphones to the FireWire 1 and 2 audio streams coming from your computer The meters will show the levels of the signals coming in from your computer Assign to Main Mi...

Page 12: ...TPUTS These 1 4 TRS output connectors provide the balanced or unbalanced line level output of the main mix This is the same signal that appears at the XLR main outputs except it is not affected by the...

Page 13: ...ping Connect these outputs to the inputs of an amplifier powered speaker or recording device If you want to think up some good uses for the alt 3 4 outputs then go ahead For example these outputs coul...

Page 14: ...you talk 4 Slowly turn the talkback level knob up until they can hear you in phones or monitors 5 Release the talkback switch when you are finished talking Once you have set the level you can leave i...

Page 15: ...select Onyx i in the Properties For drop down box 5 Here you can see the settings for the mixer You can also choose it as your default input or output as well as designate it to be used for system sou...

Page 16: ...cording includes the beneficial effect of our Perkins EQ If you would rather record the straight signals from a live performance and EQ them later in your DAW then set this switch to pre This is good...

Page 17: ...e will vary based on system hardware ASSIGN to FW 15 16 Engage this button near the main fader and the main mix can be sent to your computer via Firewire The FireWire output is not affected by the mai...

Page 18: ...ut at insert 4 dBu in 0 dB gain 4 dBu out 0 0057 Mic input at insert 36 dBu in 40 dB gain 4 dBu out 0 017 Stereo channel line input to any output 4 dBu in all gain stages at unity 4 dBu out 0 005 Fire...

Page 19: ...ese specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running Man are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of t...

Page 20: ...20 Onyx 1620i SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V Track Sheet...

Page 21: ...Quick Start Guide 21 Track Sheet Session Date Notes...

Page 22: ...m Aux Returns 2 and 4 are identical Aux sends C R dim to FW out Firewire I O 16 Mic 0 60dB Line 20 40dB Firewire outputs NOTE Switches are shown in the default out position HPF 75 Hz Low Cut bypass Al...

Page 23: ...presentative will at its option either repair or replace any such nonconforming product provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie...

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