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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

PORTABLE RECORDING PREAMP

with 96kHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE

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Summary of Contents for ONYX Satellite

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L PORTABLE RECORDING PREAMP with 96kHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE...

Page 2: ...nd Health Administration OSHA has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some...

Page 3: ...rotheControls 10 Connections 10 SettheLevels 11 SettheSampleRateandLatency 11 StartRecordingtoDAW 12 HookupDiagrams 13 OnyxSatelliteFeatures 17 PodFrontPanel 17 1 ChannelGAIN 17 2 SignalLevelIndicator...

Page 4: ...SelectSwitch 21 26 A BSelectSwitch 22 27 1 2 1 6SelectSwitch 22 28 PowerSwitch 22 29 BaseStationDock 22 BaseStationRearPanel 23 30 MICInput 23 31 LINE1Input 23 32 LINE2Input 23 33 InstrumentInput 23 3...

Page 5: ...ts you connect an acoustic electric or bass guitar directly to the 1 4 input eliminating the need for an external direct box The pod also has a stereo control room output and two stereo headphone jack...

Page 6: ...requently Asked Questions section is filled with answers to many of the questions our Techni cal Support staff has fielded over the years THE FORUMS Visit our forums to seek help from our online commu...

Page 7: ...instructed to do so during the installation procedure 1 Insert the CD provided with the Onyx Satellite into your CD drive 2 The installation process should start automatically If it doesn t click Sta...

Page 8: ...the DAW software application s Settings window Installing Tracktion 2 The CD ROM that came with your Onyx Satellite also has the full version of Tracktion 2 our easy to use multitrack recording and s...

Page 9: ...stall and click Next to continue 11 The next window gives you a summary of the instal lation options you have selected Click Back if you want to make any changes Click Install to proceed with the inst...

Page 10: ...tered and notifies you that it is running in Demo Mode You can choose to continue or click the Unlock button to authorize the software 3 Follow the instructions for unlocking Tracktion From my mackie...

Page 11: ...d input either guitar channel 1 or vocal channel 2 Be sure that the volume of the input source is the same as it would be during normal use If it isn t you might have to readjust these levels later 2...

Page 12: ...W 6 You can continue adding tracks to the arrangement and listen back over the Control Room monitors or headphones when you are done Other Nuggets of Wisdom You can connect the analog outputs from any...

Page 13: ...Main Equalizer Powered Studio Monitors Nearfield Home Studio Recording 1 L R CTRL RM BAL UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE FW POWER 2 ONYX MIC PRE TO DOCK T59052 DATE CODE Electric Guitar Instrument Button In Conde...

Page 14: ...1 and 2 A microphone is connected to the mic input on Input 1 for voiceover 2 INPUT TIP SEND RING RETURN 1 LINE LINE INSERT ONYX MIC PRE 4 3 2 1 6 5 B OUTPUTS BAL UNBAL LINE LINE INSERT ONYX MIC PRE...

Page 15: ...MIC PRE FW POWER 2 ONYX MIC PRE TO DOCK T59052 DATE CODE Condenser Microphones in X Y Configuration for stereo recording of a choral group or jazz combo Headphones For Engineer Front Panel 1 L R CTRL...

Page 16: ...eakers for monitors But what happens when the engineer in the family is off somewhere with his laptop The Satellite can be used as a preamp for a living room or bedroom stereo system No laptop require...

Page 17: ...FireWire connection or with the AC adapter the POWER LED lights to let you know the unit is operational Pod Front Panel The Onyx Satellite is uniquely designed to be set up in your studio with all the...

Page 18: ...front since they share the same signal It ranges from off to maximum gain MAX 8 PHONES2Level This knob adjusts the signal level at the PHONES 2 jack 9 on the front panel It ranges from off to maximum...

Page 19: ...Wire interface provides two inputs to your DAW software application inputs 1 2 The FireWire interface on the pod also provides a return for two chan nels from the DAW which can be routed back to the c...

Page 20: ...Panel When the pod is connected to the base station some additional features become available above and beyond those that are present when using the pod by itself More inputs are available to select...

Page 21: ...and 2 being fed to the DAW This is a mo mentary switch and is only active as long as you hold the button down This allows you to slate takes as you record to the DAW Note When you press either of the...

Page 22: ...elect switch is up 1 2 outputs 3 6 are not adjustable from the Onyx Satellite but remain fixed This is useful for Dialing up some alternate headphone mixes with aux sends from the DAW and then sending...

Page 23: ...D to processor RETURN from processor TRS plug Tip Send output to effects device Ring Return input from effects device Sleeve Common ground connect shield to all three sleeves Base Station Rear Panel 3...

Page 24: ...ection on the front panel of the base station The same signal is routed to both stereo control room outputs as well as the PHONES 1 and 2 outputs 37 FIREWIRE When the pod is connected to the base stat...

Page 25: ...yx Satellite seems to be working fine and you are using Tracktion click Restart Device in the Settings tab under Audio Other DAW applications may have a similar button Warranty Service Details concern...

Page 26: ...d new packaging Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packaging 5 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number Service...

Page 27: ...nced signals like the high impedance instrument inputs on the Onyx Satellite SLEEVE TIP TIP SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE 1 4 TS Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA type plugs also kno...

Page 28: ...arth connection leaving the unbalanced ground connected to the balanced input low cold con nection only In some cases you may have to make up special adapters to interconnect your equipment For exampl...

Page 29: ...added Many laptop PCs have a 4 pin FireWire connector If this is the case you will need to use the 6 pin to 4 pin FireWire adapter included with your Onyx Satellite Remember the 4 pin connector does n...

Page 30: ...anufacturing methods Therefore we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie Onyx and the Running Man are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc All oth...

Page 31: ...2 1 MIC 2 1 MIC 1 2 CTRL RM PHONES 1 PHONES 2 OL 10 20 40 POWER GAIN 40dB U 20dB U 20 30 40 60 O O GAIN 40dB U 20dB U 20 30 40 60 MAX O O MAX 48V 2 INPUT TIP SEND RING RETURN 1 LINE LINE INSERT ONYX...

Page 32: ...om Channel 2 Mic Line 2 3 1 Internal switches Down when dock is detected ADC DAC ADC DAC DIGITAL BRAIN OL 10 20 40 CHANNEL 1 METER OL 10 20 40 CHANNEL 2 METER Talkback Mic Control Logic Signal HPF Com...

Page 33: ...s Manual 1 2 CTRL RM PHONES 1 PHONES 2 OL 10 20 40 POWER GAIN 40dB U 20dB U 20 30 40 60 O O GAIN 40dB U 20dB U 20 30 40 60 MAX O O MAX 48V 1 L R CTRL RM BAL UNBAL ONYX MIC PRE FW POWER 2 ONYX MIC PRE...

Page 34: ...NPUTS 2 1 MIC 2 1 MIC 1 2 CTRL RM PHONES 1 PHONES 2 OL 10 20 40 POWER GAIN 40dB U 20dB U 20 30 40 60 O O GAIN 40dB U 20dB U 20 30 40 60 MAX O O MAX 48V 2 INPUT TIP SEND RING RETURN 1 LINE LINE INSERT...

Page 35: ...o one of the LOUD Technologies factory authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within thirty days of rece...

Page 36: ...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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