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Mackie ONYX Artist 1-2, Owner'S Manual

The Mackie ONYX Artist 1-2 is a professional-grade USB audio interface that delivers studio-quality sound. With its sleek design and easy-to-use controls, this device is perfect for musicians and producers. The owner's manual for the Mackie ONYX Artist 1-2 is available for free download on our website, manualshive.com. Gain a thorough understanding of this incredible audio interface with our comprehensive manual.

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Owner’s Manual

Owner’

s Manual

The connectors are wired as follows, according to 

standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering 
Society).

Balanced 1/4" TRS

Hot (+)    

 

Tip 

Cold (–)   

 

Ring 

Shield (Ground) 

 

Sleeve

Unbalanced 1/4

"

 TS

Hot (+)    

 

Tip 

Shield (Ground) 

 

Sleeve

14.  Kensington Lock

To help prevent theft, the Onyx USB Interfaces have 

a security slot designed to fit the popular Kensington 
security locks. A variety of models are available from 
their website at www.kensington.com.

SLEEVE

TIP

SLEEVE

TIP

RING

RING

TIP

SLEEVE

RING

Balanced 1/4" Connectors

SLEEVE

TIP

TIP

SLEEVE

TIP

SLEEVE

Unbalanced 1/4" Connectors

Summary of Contents for ONYX Artist 1-2

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2 DIRECT MONITOR 1 48V GAIN HI Z MAX MIN USB SIG OL GAIN MAX MIN MAX MIN SIG OL LINE INST 48V HI Z HI Z MIX MIDI INPUT USB MAX MIN 2 1 GAIN GAIN MAX MIN SIG OL MAX MIN SIG OL DAW ...

Page 2: ... is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique ...

Page 3: ...to Filter and more o Plug ins compatible with all DAWs AAX AU VST LinuxVST Compatible with all major DAWs on Mac or PC 1 1 lbs 0 5 kg Onyx Artist 1 2 1 4 lbs 0 6 kg Onyx Producer 2 2 Please write your serial number here for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization make dad proud etc Purchased at Date of purchase Important Safety Instructions 2 Table Of Contents 3 Fea...

Page 4: ...y Plus with zero latency direct analog monitoring ensures you can always hear yourself in real time It also has built in MIDI I O for controllers synths and more With the Onyx Producer 2 2 you have the power to capture your performance and experience media with pristine fidelity at home or on the go Your Creativity Without Limits Onyx Series USB Audio Interfaces Quick Start We realize that you can...

Page 5: ...Hi Z switch engaged The output section is as straightforward as the input section Here we connected a pair of MR Series studio monitors to the L R line output jacks and a pair of headphones are connected to the phones output jack Lastly a computer installed with your favorite DAW is connected to the USB port on the rear panel That was our part The next part is up to you writing and recording 2 DIR...

Page 6: ...he inputs first Just like with the Onyx Artist 1 2 a microphone is connected to XLR input 1 and a guitar to 1 4 input 2 with the Hi Z switch engaged As with the previous hookup diagram the output section here is as straightforward as the input section Here we connected a pair of XR Series studio monitors to the L R line output jacks and a pair of headphones are connected to the phones output jack ...

Page 7: ...hield Ground Pin 1 Hot Pin 2 Cold Pin 3 2 3 1 SHIELD COLD HOT SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 The 1 4 jacks share circuitry but not phantom power with the mic preamps and can be driven by balanced or unbalanced sources Additionally Ch 2 Onyx Artist 1 2 and both channels Onyx Producer 2 2 may accept Hi Z sources such as guitars via the 1 4 input without the need for a separate DI box Unbalanced TS tip sleeve...

Page 8: ...that Hi Z is active The input impedance is optimized for direct connection and high frequency fidelity is assured Guitars may sound dull and muddy without a DI box or if this switch is not engaged When disengaged the 1 4 TRS inputs become line inputs SLEEVE TIP TIP SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE Unbalanced 1 4 Connectors 4 Gain Knobs If you haven t already please read the Quick Start section on page 4 Setting ...

Page 9: ...y affect the headphone volume Then turn it up slowly as you listen carefully SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING RING TIP SLEEVE RING Balanced 1 4 Connectors 2 DIRECT MONITOR N HI Z MAX USB SIG OL GAIN MAX MIN MAX MIN SIG OL LINE INST 7 9 11 8 9 Direct Monitor Switch Onyx Artist 1 2 Engage this switch on the Onyx Artist 1 2 to monitor the input signals When engaged the switch illuminates green to let you k...

Page 10: ... both As mentioned on the previous page the USB LED on the front panel will illuminate green when the computer is powered on and connected successfully and securely via USB to the Onyx USB Interface 12 MIDI Input Output Jacks Onyx Producer 2 2 These are standard 5 pin MIDI input and output connectors Connect this to the MIDI IN OUT ports on MIDI equipped device MIDI IN to MIDI OUT and vice versa T...

Page 11: ...e Unbalanced 1 4 TS Hot Tip Shield Ground Sleeve 14 Kensington Lock To help prevent theft the Onyx USB Interfaces have a security slot designed to fit the popular Kensington security locks A variety of models are available from their website at www kensington com SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING RING TIP SLEEVE RING Balanced 1 4 Connectors SLEEVE TIP TIP SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE Unbalanced 1 4 Connectors ...

Page 12: ...o the signal with headphones plugged into the input source device If it sounds bad there it s not the Onyx USB Interface causing the problem Is the input gain set correctly Is the input OL LED on Try the same source signal in the other input set up exactly like the suspect input Is phantom power required for your microphone Noise Hum Buzz Check the signal cables between the source s and the Onyx U...

Page 13: ...at minimum 24 dBu Line outputs volume at maximum 10 dBu Headphone outputs volume at maximum 10 dBu Input Type Input type Female XLR balanced unbalanced Female 1 4 balanced unbalanced MIDI Onyx Producer 2 2 Output Type Output type Female 1 4 balanced unbalanced MIDI Onyx Producer 2 2 USB Format USB 2 0 24 bit 192 kHz Power Requirements USB Bus Powered High power device 5V up to 500mA Physical Dimen...

Page 14: ...ucer 2 2 USB Interfaces Onyx Artist 1 2 and Onyx Producer 2 2 USB Interfaces OnyxArtist1 2Dimensions OnyxProducer2 2Dimensions WEIGHT 1 1lb 0 5kg 6 4in 163mm 4 5in 114mm 2 0in 51mm WEIGHT 1 4lb 0 6kg 7 4in 188mm 4 5in 114mm 2 0in 51mm ...

Page 15: ...Producer2 2BlockDiagram 1 2 Off On 48V Off On Direct Monitor MAX MIN GAIN MAX MIN SIG OL ADC GAIN MAX MIN SIG OL ADC ADC DAC DAC DAC MCU USB L R MAX MIN ADC GAIN MAX MIN SIG OL GAIN MAX MIN SIG OL ADC ADC DAC DAC DAC MCU USB L R 1 2 Off On 48V MIX INPUT DAW OUT IN ...

Page 16: ...ing product provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Pacific Time excluding weekends or LOUD holidays Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it to obt...

Page 17: ...17 Owner s Manual Owner s Manual 16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA Phone 425 487 4333 Toll free 800 898 3211 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com ...

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