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Mackie Onyx24.4 (Mackie Onyx 24-4)
Better Mic Pres. More Headroom. Enhanced Routing. And Much More.
24-channel / 4-bus premium analog mixer designed for live sound
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Onyx microphone preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range on every
channel
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4-band Perkins EQ on every channel for warm, musical sound
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6 x 2 Matrix Mixer provides 2 additional mixes for cry rooms, monitors, etc.
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Built-in assignable stereo compressor/limiter designed by THAT® corporation
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Giant 12-segment LED ladders for Main output and compressor/limiter
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6 Aux sends with Pre/Post switches
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Two dedicated stereo channels
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100mm Panasonic™ faders on all channels, groups and mains
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Same physical size as the popular SR24•4 mixing console
Building on the success of our legendary SR24•4 mixing console, Mackie is
proud to introduce the new Onyx 24.4 24-channel / 4-bus live sound console.
While retaining the same convenient footprint as its predecessor, the
state-of-the-art Onyx 24.4 brings dozens of new features and enhancements to the
table: 100mm Panasonic® faders, premium Onyx mic preamps, completely redesigned
analog circuitry with more headroom, greater routing flexibility, new Perkins EQ,
and a built-in assignable stereo compressor/limiter. And we're barely scratching
the surface.
BETTER SOUND BY DESIGN
The Mackie Onyx 24.4 leaves the competition in the dust when it comes to sound
quality. The difference starts with premium Onyx mic preamps on every channel
(click here for an interactive tour of the Channel strip), which offer greater
dynamic range and transparency versus any other mixer mic preamp on the market.
Newly designed 4-band Perkins EQ offers the sweet, musical sound of the
legendary British consoles of yesteryear, yet with greater filter control. And
while the 24.4 is not the first mid-format console to offer an onboard
compressor/limiter, we specified a THAT® Corporation 4301 assignable stereo
compressor/limiter, and then had it custom tailored specifically for the Onyx
4-bus Series. Finally, overall mixer sound quality and headroom has also been
raised, thanks to the use of premium components, completely redesigned summing
bus circuitry, and an electronically balanced design throughout the entire
signal chain. Add it all up, and the Onyx 24.4 gives you big, full-range sound
and even lower noise than esoteric mixing consoles costing much more.
ONYX MIC PREAMPS: AFFORDABLE "BOUTIQUE" QUALITY
Although our highly-acclaimed XDR mic preamps set high standards for quality and
performance, Onyx mic preamps offer even greater fidelity, headroom and
transparency—as well as better radio frequency (RFI) rejection and wider dynamic
range than ever before. Numerous magazine and online reviews have confirmed Onyx
preamps sound just as good as many “boutique” standalone mic pres—with specs
like 123dB total dynamic range, -129.5 dBm Equivalent Input Noise, and 0.0007%
Total Harmonic Distortion. Click here to learn more about Onyx mic pres. Read
more.
PERKINS EQ: SWEET "BRITISH" CONSOLE SOUND, ONLY BETTER
We called on veteran audio engineer Cal Perkins to develop the EQ circuitry for
the Onyx Series, and in turn Cal designed an extremely effective and musical
4-band EQ, with sweepable low- and high-mids—perfect for live sound mixing.
Called the Perkins EQ, Cal's new circuitry builds on the classic Wein Bridge
circuit used in the British mixing desks of the '60s and '70s, providing greater
filter and phase shift control. Perkins EQ offers more control over harmonic
content than any other EQ on the market, and it's only available on Mackie
products. Read more.
ASSIGNABLE ONBOARD STEREO COMPRESSOR/LIMITER SECTION
Compression is an indispensable tool in a sound engineer's arsenal. That's why
we integrated a high-quality master compressor/limiter chip from THAT®
Corporation into the Onyx 24.4. This assignable compressor/limiter is perfect
for tightening up vocal harmony and balancing drum kits. Controls are provided
for Threshold, Ratio and Fast/Slow Attack, and the compressor can be assigned
post-fader to the L/R main mix (for system limiting and speaker protection) or
pre-fader to Group 1/2 or 3/4 outputs (for grouped signal compression, like
drums or background vocals).
MATRIX MIXER AND MASTER SECTION
If total control over signal routing, talkback/monitor mixing, and external
effects processing is what you seek, then look no further—the Onyx 4-Bus Series
Master section has everything you've come to expect from a Mackie mixing
console, and more. The onboard 6 x 2 Matrix Mixer is the solution to the
“not-enough monitor send” blues. Not only can you use the Aux Sends to generate
up to six monitor mixes, but the Matrix Mixer can be used to generate two
additional independent mixes—ideal for IEM (in-ear-monitor) systems, cry rooms,
green rooms or other zoned outputs. Visual monitoring of Solo, Main output and
compression/limiting is expertly handled via four, giant 12-segment LED ladders.
And even the Sub Groups feature 4-segment LEDs, so you know what signal levels
are at glance. Click here for a guided tour to the Master section.
BALANCED MIC/LINE DIRECT OUTPUTS
If you plan to use the Onyx 24.4 for live recording, we've included another
invaluable feature: convenient balanced Mic/Line direct outputs for every
channel. No longer will you need to run a splitter, or take individual direct
outs from the board to your tape or hard disk recorder. Thanks to three DB-25
female connectors (configured with standard Tascam® pin outs) on the rear of the
console, you can quickly route all mic/line signals to an external device. All
of these balanced direct outs are pre-fader and switchable via internal jumpers
as either pre- or post-EQ. So there's only three cables between the Onyx 24.4
and your recorder—it just doesn't get any easier than this.
BUILT MACKIE TOUGH
Because we at Mackie know how tough the road can be on equipment, we designed
the Onyx 4-Bus Series to handle almost anything you can throw at it. Vertical
aluminum supports are placed strategically to maximize the structural integrity
of the solid-steel chassis. And because these boards get moved around a lot, we
designed comfortable carry handles right into the sides—even though they are
portable enough to just tuck them under your arm and go.
Designed with a practical and easy to understand layout, anyone from a Sunday
morning volunteer operator to a seasoned professional engineer can quickly learn
to operate the Onyx 24.4 console. This makes it perfect for a wide range of live
applications including churches, small- to medium-sized clubs, touring bands,
and rehearsal facilities, just to name a few. With stunning sound quality and
renowned Mackie engineering—combined in a full-featured, portable, highly
affordable, mid-format mixing console—the Onyx 24.4 is destined to set the new
standard.