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Onyx Blackjack
Introduction
As the saying goes, good things come in small
packages, and the Mackie Onyx Blackjack is just that!
Comparable in size and weight to a brick of cheese or a
package of hot dogs, this 2x2 USB recording
interface may not fill your tummy. However, this
powerful piece allows you to connect with nearly any
DAW in existence. As such, it provides you with the right
tools to record and playback as many #1 hits as you can
write.
It all starts at the inputs which feature Mackie's
renowned premium Onyx preamps...and in "combo jack"
style at that, so it accepts both XLR and 1/4" TS/TRS
connectors.
Both inputs are equipped with DIs (slyly disguised
as hi-z) so instruments may be connected directly to
the interface. And what good would the mic inputs be
without the ability to add phantom power, if needed? So
48V phantom power is readily available at the touch of a
switch!
Additional flexibility also occurs at the outputs. For
example, there are multiple knobs for separate level
control of monitors and headphones. Also, monitoring is
accomplished in mono or stereo with
zero-latency.
The interface is compatible with both Mac and PC
computers, as well as with most major DAWs so you can
get started instantly. You don't have software? No
worries, Mackie's Tracktion 3 Hardware Bundle is
included.
The Onyx Blackjack starts at the inputs and high
quality converters, but it ends with your masterpiece.
You have a fine piece of pro audio gear in your hands,
congratulations! Time to fire up the computer!
Features
• Two boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps with
class-leading fidelity and dynamic range.
• High-headroom design with ultra-low noise and
distortion.
• Professional 24-bit recording/playback via 2x2
USB.
• High-end Cirrus Logic
®
AD/DA converters with
114 dB dynamic range (A-weighted).
• True analog hardware monitoring of inputs, in
mono or stereo, for easy zero-latency recording.
• Compatible with most major DAWs.
• Logic
®
• SONAR
™
• Cubase
®
• Ableton
®
Live
• Final Cut Pro
®
• ...and more
• Built-in DI on each input for direct connection
of guitars, basses, etc.
• 48V phantom power for use with studio-quality
condenser microphones.
• USB bus-powered, eliminating need for
separate power cable.
• Separate studio monitor and headphone outs
with independent level control.
• Sleek, ergonomic "Built-Like-A-Tank" desktop
design.
• Includes Tracktion 3
™
Music production
software.
