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Quick Start Guide   

17

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 30 kHz):  

 

    Main Mix knob down, channel Level knobs down: 

 

 

 

 

 

-107 dBu (-111 dB SNR,  

    ref 

+4 

dBu) 

    Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs down: 

 

    -95.5 

dBu 

(-99.5 

dB 

 

    SNR, 

ref 

+4 

dBu) 

    Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs unity: 

 

    -91.5 

dBu 

(-95.5 

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 

20 

kHz

Stereo channel line input to any output (all gain stages unity):  
    +0/-0.5 

dB, 

 

 

    20 

Hz 

to 

20 

kHz

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 

20 

kHz 

 

    -3 

dB 

at 

21 

kHz

   96 kHz sample rate: 

 

+/-0.5 dB,  

 

    20 

Hz 

to 

20 

kHz 

 

    -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): 

0.001% 

Mic input at insert 
(-36 dBu in, +40 dB gain, +4 dBu out): 0.007% 

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, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 

 

 

Main Mix knob down: 

 

-80 dBu 

Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged: 

-90 dBu 

Channel Level knob down:   

-80 dBu 

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): 

 

Mic input to insert, max gain, 1 kHz, 150 ohm termination: 
    -70 

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 

 

 

Mid frequency: 

100 Hz to 8 kHz 

 

 

Mid gain:  

±15 dB 

 

 

High: 

 

±15 dB at 12 kHz 

 Hybrid 

Channel: 

  

 

 

Low: 

 

±15 dB at 80 Hz 

 

 

Low Mid:  

±15 dB at 400 Hz 

 

 

High Mid: 

±15 dB at 2.5 kHz 

 

 

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 kHz

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

VU 

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 VU = 0 dBu)

Technical Information

Summary of Contents for Onyx 820i

Page 1: ...z LOW 80Hz HIGH 12kHz RUDE SOLO 20 15 10 6 3 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 L R 0dB 0dBu LEVEL SET CLIP MIC PRE POST PRE POST FW 1 2 LINE HI Z LINE 10dB 4dB HI Z LINE PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w PERKINS EQ FIREWIRE PRE...

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: ...orthy package We realize that you must be really keen to try out your new mixer Please read the safety instructions on page 2 and this page and then have a look through some of the features and detail...

Page 4: ...SECTION 38 CONTROL ROOM SOURCE MAIN MIX 39 CONTROL ROOM SOURCE TAPE FW 1 2 ALT 3 4 40 ASSIGN CONTROL ROOM SOURCE TO MAIN MIX 41 CONTROL ROOM LEVEL 42 PHONES LEVEL 43 LEFT RIGHT LEVEL METERS 44 RUDE SO...

Page 5: ...E POST FW 1 2 LINE HI Z LINE 10dB 4dB HI Z LINE PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w PERKINS EQ FIREWIRE PRE POST PRE POST PRE POST PRE POST LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL 10dB O O U 10dB O O U 10dB O O U 10dB O O U...

Page 6: ...U 20 30 40 60 1 LINE 2 LINE 1k 100 8k 1k 100 8k MAX O O MAX O O MAX O O MAX O O 15 O O 15 O O 10 O O 10 O O MAX O O MAX O O MAX O O MAX O O MAX O O MAX O O MAX O O MAX O O L R L R L R L R L R MAIN OU...

Page 7: ...a certain threshold and help prevent overloading SETTING THE MICROPHONE GAIN 1 Press the solo switch at the bottom of the channel your microphone is connected to The rude solo light will flash to remi...

Page 8: ...your band getting it right The tape output is a copy of the main mix post fader suitable for analog recording sending to the inputs of an external amplifier or sound card etc SETTING THE CHANNEL GAIN...

Page 9: ...having trouble finding an authorized service center in your area AUX RETURN 1 and 2 These 1 4 TRS stereo input connectors allow you to add the stereo processed output from external effects processors...

Page 10: ...s gives you the opportunity to audition the channels before they are added to the main mix or alt 3 4 mix The main mix continues to play so the show can still go on during solo When a channel is soled...

Page 11: ...m material as the 1 4 TRS main outs MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL When this recessed switch is out 4 dB the XLR main outputs provide a 4 dBu line level signal You can then connect these outputs to the line level...

Page 12: ...D FREQ MID FREQ BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL ALT 3 4 ALT 3 4 ALT 3 4 ALT 3 4 ALT 3 4 LOW MID 400Hz ONYX MIC PRE HIGH 12kHz LOW 80Hz EQ INSERT INSERT ONYX MIC PRE HIGH 12kHz LOW 80Hz EQ ONYX MIC PRE HIGH 12kHz...

Page 13: ...to have both talkback destination switches pushed in at the same time If you don t have either switch pushed in the talkback signal won t go anywhere MUTE SOLO 48V MUTE SOLO 48V MUTE SOLO 48V LINE MU...

Page 14: ...BAL UNBAL TAPE IN OUT L R AUX RETURN 1 2 1 2 AUX SEND MAIN OUT CTRL ROOM PHONES SOURCE PHONES CONTROL ROOM MID 2 5kHz LOW 80Hz U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U...

Page 15: ...found online at www mackie com scripts service_centers search asp Please contact our technical support department if you are having trouble finding an authorized service center in your area Modificati...

Page 16: ...setup a software effects processor Set up an aux send in post mode Engage this switch and aux send FireWire outputs 5 and 6 will be available for your computer Pass this through your audio production...

Page 17: ...n 0 dB gain 4 dBu out 0 001 Mic input at insert 36 dBu in 40 dB gain 4 dBu out 0 007 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...

Page 18: ...es Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged The technical writer responsible for this manual tends to fade in...

Page 19: ...out Main output 48V Mono Channels 1 2 Mic Line Gain Mic 0 60dB Line 20 40dB 3 Band EQ Internal Talkback mic Level Stereo Channels 5 6 7 8 L R FW Line CH 7 8 only FW OUT 1 2 Hybrid Ch 3 4 L R Mic 20 2...

Page 20: ...0 6 3 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 L R 0dB 0dBu LEVEL SET CLIP MIC PRE POST PRE POST FW 1 2 LINE HI Z LINE 10dB 4dB HI Z LINE PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w PERKINS EQ FIREWIRE PRE POST PRE POST PRE POST PRE POST LEVEL L...

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

Page 22: ...Hz HIGH 12kHz RUDE SOLO 20 15 10 6 3 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 L R 0dB 0dBu LEVEL SET CLIP MIC PRE POST PRE POST FW 1 2 LINE HI Z LINE 10dB 4dB HI Z LINE PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w PERKINS EQ FIREWIRE PRE POST PRE...

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...

Page 24: ...Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA United States and Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail s...

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