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Onyx Premium Analog Mixers | Overview

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The Mackie Onyx16 16-channel Premium analog mixer with USB is the ultimate solution for pristine live sound, home recording and content creation. Its 24-bit/96kHz multitrack recording, award-winning Onyx mic preamps, and ultralow-noise design provide the professional-grade audio quality your performance demands. Packed with features like powerful DSP effects, "British Style" Perkins EQ, an intuitive full-color display and integrated recording and playback via SD card, the Onyx16 gives you the power to capture your best takes with uncompromising fidelity, whether at home or on tour.

12 Onyx Mic Preamps Provide Pristine Gain

The Onyx16 boasts 12 of Mackie's renowned Onyx mic preamps, which provide up to 60dB of gain with a low noise floor and wide dynamic range. The discrete components and balanced inputs deliver transparent, musical sound that brings out the best in any microphone. Engage the 100Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power on each channel to eliminate unwanted low-end rumble and power condenser mics.

Flexible Routing and Studio-Grade Effects

The Onyx16 offers flexible analog and USB channel routing, allowing signals to pass directly to your recording software or through the mixer's studio-grade effects first. Shape your sound with the 3-band Perkins EQ, which provides up to 15dB of boost or cut at selectable frequencies. You can also add reverb, delay, chorus and more using the Onyx16's powerful DSP effects engine. Save your preferred settings to any of four user-defined presets for instant recall during live shows or recording sessions.

High-Resolution Recording and Playback

Capture every nuance of your performance using the Onyx16's 24-bit/96kHz recording via USB. You can record the main mix, channel subgroups or all input channels as separate tracks for maximum flexibility in your DAW. The Onyx16 also lets you play back audio files directly from an SD card, as well as pair Bluetooth-enabled devices for wireless playback.

Roadworthy and Intuitive

Despite its robust features, the Mackie Onyx16 weighs just 15 pounds and measures 18.7" x 14" x 5.4". Its rugged chassis, precision components and ergonomic layout are built to withstand the demands of live shows, tours and long recording sessions. An intuitive full-color display, single-knob compressor interface and tactile navigation make the Onyx16 easy to set up and operate, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out.

Mackie Onyx16 16-Channel Premium Analog Mixer With Multi-Track USB And Bluetooth
Mackie Onyx16 16-Channel Premium Analog Mixer With Multi-Track USB And Bluetooth
Mackie Onyx16 16-Channel Premium Analog Mixer With Multi-Track USB And Bluetooth

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  • 12 award-winning Onyx mic preamps provide up to 60dB of gain
  • Premium analog circuitry delivers studio-quality sound and keeps noise to a minimum
  • Analog/USB channel strips with flexible routing
  • Legendary Perkins "British style" EQ with sweepable midrange offers classic sounds of the '60s and '70s
  • Robust digital effect engine, including user-customizable reverbs, delays and more, with a dedicated FX EQ
  • Record and Playback via SD Card or USB
    • High-resolution 18x4 96kHz/24-bit multi-track recording to Mac/PC via USB
    • Direct to SD card stereo recording and playback
    • Channel-assignable 4-track USB return (2 stereo pairs)
    • Send your Main Mix to USB via a dedicated switch
    Studio Command—Powerful and Intuitive Full-Color Display and Single-Knob Interface
    • Easy navigation of FX parameters, onboard SD recording and playback
    • Visually browse files on the SD card via the built-in display
    • Dedicated physical buttons for Previous, Next, Record and Play/Pause
    • Store up to six user FX presets for easy recall
    Professional High-Resolution FX Processor
    • Utilize built-in effects for live performances, streams and beyond
    • Reverb, delay, chorus and more
    • Dial in the perfect sound with adjustable parameters and dedicated EQ
    • Built-in effects presets provide that finishing touch out of the box
    Bluetooth Streaming—Go Wireless
    • Pair your Bluetooth enabled device and stream audio directly to a channel on the mixer
    • Streamed audio can be routed to AUX Sends and the Main Mix
    Powerful Mixing Toolkit
    • 3-band Perkins EQ with On/Off hard bypass switch on all channels
    • Hi-Z switches allows direct connection of guitars, basses, and other instruments
    • 100Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power on all mic channels
    • Stereo 1/8" input and Bluetooth streaming
    • Stereo line inputs
    • AUX/Monitor outputs with dedicated per-channel send control
    • Dedicated Control Room outputs
    • Headphone output with dedicated level control
    • L/R Assign switch per channel
    • 12-segment stereo meters
    • Overload indicators on all channels
    • PFL/AFL channel solo
    • Footswitch input for FX Mute (footswitch not included)
    Hit the Ground Running With Powerful Software and Plug-ins
    • Waveform OEM recording software and plug-in bundle
    • DAW Essentials Bundle for Waveform OEM, with 16 powerful plug-ins like Equalizer, Compressor, Reverber8 and Limiter
    Rugged Chassis and Professional Design
    • Backlit Mute and Solo buttons provide a positive tactile feel and clear visual feedback
    • Sealed rotary encoder resists dust and grime
    • Built-Like-A-Tank heavy steel chassis
    • High-visibility, high-contrast controls
    • Rugged, QuickGrip side cheeks offer convenient mobility and protection
    • Rack-mountable with optional kit

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    Weight
    • 15.2 lb./6.9 kg 
    Dimensions
    • 18.7" x 14" x 5.4"/476 x 356 x 136 mm

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