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Owner’s Manual
Owner’
s Manual
Onyx 1200F Console
The Onyx 1200F Console lets you make a number of
software changes in the operation of the Onyx 1200F
via the FireWire connection to your computer, as well
as providing access to the Matrix Mixer that allows you
to create individual mixes for each of the analog and
digital outputs, and four separate stereo mixes for the
four headphone outputs.
Installing the Software
The Onyx 1200F Console can be installed on a PC run-
ning Windows XP or a Macintosh running OS X.
Note:
Check our website periodically (www.mackie.com)
to see if there are newer versions of the Onyx 1200F
software or Console available to download.
Computer Requirements
These are the minimum computer requirements for
running the Onyx 1200F Console.
For the PC:
• Microsoft Windows XP SP2
• Pentium 4, Celeron, or Athlon XP processor
• 256 MB RAM
For the Mac:
• OS X 10.3.9
• G4 processor
• 256 MB RAM
It is important to note that the processor speed,
amount of RAM installed, and the size and speed of your
hard drive all contribute to the overall performance of
your recording system.
A Note about Hard Drive Speed:
Most tower-style desktop computers
have hard drives that spin at 5400
rpm or faster, which is generally fast
enough to record 10 channels without
a problem. If you are experiencing
difficulty recording all 10 channels
at once, especially at 96 kHz or higher, you may need to
install a faster hard drive (i.e., 7200 rpm).
Most laptops come with 4200 rpm drives. This will work
fine if you are recording fewer tracks at lower sample
rates. However, if you are buying a laptop to use for record-
ing the maximum number of tracks, specify a faster drive.
It may be possible to replace a 4200 rpm drive with a faster
one (preferably a 7200 rpm drive with an 8 MB cache), but
you should check with the manufacturer to make sure.
31. 8 CHANNEL BALANCED LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT
This is a DB25 connector, which provides balanced
line-level analog outputs for channels 1-8. It uses the
TASCAM standard pin configuration for balanced analog
audio signals (the same standard used on the analog
cards for the Mackie DXB and Hard Disk Recorders),
and is designed to connect directly to a recorder’s ana-
log inputs. The mix at each of these outputs is deter-
mined by the Onyx 1200F Console.
See Appendix B for a wiring diagram of this connector.
32. MON A/B FOOTSWITCH
This is an unbalanced 1/4" TS jack used to connect
either a momentary or latching two-pole footswitch.
The footswitch works the same as the front panel
MONITOR A/B Select Switch [19] to toggle monitor
outputs A and B. See Appendix B for a wiring diagram.
33. TALKBACK FOOTSWITCH
This is an unbalanced 1/4" TS jack used to connect a
normal two-pole momentary footswitch (or Switchcraft
ED900 “cable button”). The footswitch works the same
as the front panel TALKBACK ON/OFF Switch [15]
to turn the talkback mic on and off. This allows the
engineer or producer to activate the talkback function
and communicate with the talent from anywhere in the
room. See Appendix B for a wiring diagram.
34. AC Power Receptacle
This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Con-
nect the detachable linecord (included in the box with
your Onyx 1200F) to the power receptacle, and plug the
other end of the linecord into an AC outlet. The Onyx
1200F has a universal power supply that can accept any
AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC (50-60 Hz).
No need for voltage select switches. It will work virtually
anywhere in the world. That’s why we call it a “Planet-
Earth” power supply! This also means that it is less
susceptible to voltage sags or spikes, providing greater
electromagnetic isolation and better protection against
AC line noise.
