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Onyx 1640i
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1640i profes
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sional compact mixer. The Onyx-i series of mixers offer
built-in FireWire, along with the newest features and
latest technologies for live sound reinforcement and
analog or digital studio recording, all in a durable, road-
worthy package.
The Onyx 1640i is equipped with 16 of our premium
precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps.
Mackie is renowned for the high-quality mic preamps
used in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pre’s are better
than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive stand-
alone mic preamplifiers.
Channels 1 and 2 feature high-impedance instru
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ment/line-level inputs so you can connect an acoustic,
electric, or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminat-
ing the need for an external direct box.
Extremely adaptable DAW integration
Recording and Mixing
Channels, aux sends or the master L/R can be sent
straight to your computer via FireWire for recording.
Pre/post EQ taps on every channel allow you to integrate
our renowned Perkins EQ into the record path. Plus, a
stereo return from your DAW, or iTunes
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is assignable to
the control room section or straight back into two chan-
nels panned left and right for mix integration.
Powerful Effects Engine
With six aux sends routable to your DAW, the 1640i al-
lows you to use your favorite plug-in as a realtime effect.
Just route an aux send to your DAW, apply the plug-in
and assign your DAW outputs to the control room or to a
channel strip for instant integration into the mix.
Live Recording
Live sound recording could not be simpler with the
1640i. The ability to record individual channels either
wet or dry allows for studio quality multi-track record-
ings for later editing and mixdown. Or simply record the
main mix, allowing for immediate creation of CDs right
at the gig.
Features
• 16-channel premium analog mixer with
integrated 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O
• 16 Onyx boutique quality mic preamps
• 4-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on all
channels
• Full 16x16 FireWire channel streaming for
ultimate DAW integration
• Flexible FireWire routing, including aux sends,
groups and pre/post EQ assignment for all
channels
• 6 aux sends with pre/post assignment and solo
• Smooth 60mm channel and master faders
• Built-in DI on first two channels for direct
connection of guitars, bass, etc.
• Individual 48V phantom power switches on all
mic inputs
• 4-segment metering on every channel
• 4-bus architecture for flexible sub-grouping of
channels
• Talkback section for use with internal or
external mic
• Rotating I/O pod for desktop or rackmount
operation - rack ears included
• "Planet-Earth" switching power supply for
worldwide use
