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Description
Musicians, artists, engineers, and broadcast studios looking for a professional-quality compact mixing solution for live audio, home recording, and content creation should look no further than the Mackie Onyx16, a 16-channel mixer with 24-bit / 96 kHz 18x4 multitrack recording and 12 high-gain Onyx preamps.
The Onyx16 is packed with features including British-style Perkins EQ, powerful DSP effects, a full-color display, and integrated stereo recording and playback from an SD card. The mixer provides an end-to-end ultralow-noise design, which delivers the sound quality professionals demand.
Classic Sound, Modern Performance
- Award-winning Onyx mic preamps provide up to 60 dB 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 96 kHz / 24-bit multitrack (18x4) recording to Mac/PC via USB
- Direct to SD card stereo (2x2) recording and playback
- Channel-assignable 4-track USB return (2 stereo pairs)
- Send your Main Mix to USB via a dedicated switch
Studio Command 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 6 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 for Wireless Audio Streaming
- 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
- 100 Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power on all mic channels
- Stereo 3.5mm 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)
Powerful Software and Plugins
- Pro Tools | First recording software and plugin bundle
- Musician Collection for Pro Tools | First, with 23 plugins like BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor
- Waveform OEM recording software and plugin bundle
- DAW Essentials Bundle for Waveform OEM, with 16 powerful plugins 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
Mackie ONYX16 Specs
| Number of Analog Input Channels | 18 (8 Mono / 5 Stereo) |
| Number of Mic Preamps | 12 |
| Analog Output Channels | 2 x Stereo Master Output 2 x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output 2 x Mono Aux Send Output 1 x Mono FX Send Output 1 x Stereo Headphone Output |
| Mix Routing | 1 x Stereo Main Mix per Mono Input Channel, Stereo Input Channel, Aux Bus/Subgroup |
| Faders | 13 x 2.4" / 60 mm Channel Fader 1 x 2.4" / 60 mm FX Fader 2 x 2.4" / 60 mm Bus/Subgroup Fader 1 x 2.4" / 60 mm Master Fader |
| Meters | Main Meter: 2 x 12-Segment LED |
| Meter Range | -30 dB to +20 dB Peak/Clip |
| Gain/Trim Range | +60 dB |
| Dynamic Processing | None |
| EQ | 3-Band Semi-Parametric 3-Band Shelving/Notch/Peak |
| EQ Parameters | Mono Channels: High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid: ±15 dB at 100 Hz to 8 kHz Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz Stereo Channels: High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz |
| Filters | Input Channels: 1 x High-Pass: 100 Hz |
| Solo/Mute | Solo per Input Channel Mute per Input Channel, Bus, FX Bus, Master |
| Analog Inputs | 12 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input 8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Line Insert 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 10 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Line Input (4 Stereo Pairs) 1 x 1/4" TRS Footswitch Input |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Monitor Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mono Aux/Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced FX Send |
| Phantom Power | +48 V (Applied to All Inputs) |
| USB | 1 x USB Type-B (Audio Playback, Host Connection, Recording) |
| Max Multitrack Recording | 18 Tracks |
| Media Support | SD |
| AC Power Connector | 1 x IEC Input |
| Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Dimensions | 18.7 x 14 x 4.5" / 475 x 355.6 x 114.3 mm |
| Weight | 15.2 lb / 6.9 kg |
Delivery & Returns
At Gear Club Direct, we want you to be happy with your purchase. We understand that there are times when once a product is received, it may not be what you needed or wanted after all. So, we will gladly accept your qualifying return within 15 days of the delivery date. After 15 days of the delivery date, all sales are final.
The Return Process
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