Mackie Onyx 820i - Sweetwater

[Aice2313]

i was wondering... if i wanted to record my guitar or piano, to which input would i insert the cable? i have never worked with this big of an interface, and I'm so confused. Im using Cubase 5. Thanks!

[DJMotorola]

@Aice2313 For electric guitars, use the 1/4" input with the DI or Hi-Z switched on. For acoustic guitar and piano which requires mics, use the XLR inputs, and if necessary for condenser mics, turn 48v on =)

[lordoid]

If you are searching for a "bang for the buck". Here it is. I was really surprised by the building quality, overall features and really great sound. What a cool little mixer!

[PerseusTraxx]

good as it is - i think the word "boutique" is overused. If its "boutique" by definition it cannot be mass produced

[clarkdbro]

@PerseusTraxx i totally agree, its almost like the word "boutique" now means "above entry level"

[shlompino]

Does it function as a firewire audio interface? do I need an additional audio interface (e.g. sound card) or will the Mackie Onyx 820i function both as a mixer and a audio interface? and if i do buy a USB audio interface how do i connect the Mackie Onyx 820i to it? will they both be connected to the computer at the same time?

[bharath088]

@shlompino

- This is a sound interface by itself. You do NOT require an additional sound interface.

- The Onyx 820i will function as a mixer as well as an audio interface.

- Connecting a USB audio interface simultaneously to the computer IS possible, but you need to check if your software supports the simultaneous use of both devices. For example, on Windows, using ASIO drivers, you can only use one audio device.

[bobklose]

@shlompino

This is a firewire interface, not USB

[martyfriedman666]

i heard complaints of the old series that the direct/recording out was pre eq. as was the inserts and stuff. is it the same with the new series? post or pre eq firewire out?



[omcasa21]

are the mackie onyx series compatible with pro tools le?

[BrailynHimself]

@omcasa21 the onyx "i" series is compatible with pro tools m powered.

[omcasa21]

@BrailynHimself alright thanks for replying

[emgcarra]

I need one of these....