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ONYX 800R
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 800R eight- channel professional microphone preamplifier. The Onyx Series of mixers and microphone preamps are designed for the digital era and offer the newest features and latest technologies for live sound reinforcement and analog or digital studio recording in a durable,
The Onyx 800R is equipped with eight of our new premium
The Onyx 800R is designed to be a transparent audio interface for direct tracking to MDM, HDR, or DAW re- cording applications. Its selection of analog and digital output options provides the flexibility to connect in almost any application.
Channels 1 and 2 feature an impedance select switch, which lets you fine tune the mic pre for vintage tube and ribbon microphones. Channels 1 and 2 also provide the option of engaging a Mid/Side Decoder for
Channels 7 and 8 feature
Each channel has a mic/line switch, a polarity reverse switch, individual phantom power switch,
A sample rate selector allows you to choose 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz sample rates, or to use an external clock connected to the external word clock input connector on the rear panel. You can also select between
The rear panel provides individual XLR balanced
mic input connectors for each channel, and balanced line inputs on a DB25 connector. Analog balanced line outputs are also provided on a DB25 connector. Digital outputs are provided on two optical Toslink connectors using the ADAT lightpipe digital audio format. AES/EBU or S/PDIF formats are available on a DB25 connector, with selection buttons for impedance, pro or consumer status bits, and
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new
microphone preamplifier hooked up, and you’re probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). So the first sec- tion after this introduction is a
Then, when you have time, read the Features Descrip- tion section. This describes every knob, button, and connection point on the Onyx 800R.
Throughout this section you’ll find illustrations with each feature numbered. If you want to know more about a feature, simply locate it on the appropriate illustra- tion, notice the number attached to it, and find that number in the nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to the Onyx 800R. For your own good, read them and remember them. They will be on the final test.
This icon leads you to
A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION
Appendix B is a section on connectors: XLR connec- tors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, and the two types of DB25 connectors used on the Onyx 800R.
More resources on our website at www.mackie.com.
THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness for the Neophyte
The “Glossary of Terms” is a fairly comprehensive
dictionary of
ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED
“Arcane Mysteries” discusses some of the down ‘n’ dirty practical realities of microphones, fixed installa- tions, grounding, and balanced versus unbalanced lines. It’s a goldmine for the neophyte, and even the seasoned pro might learn a thing or two.
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