Mackie Onyx 820i (Mackie 820i Onyx)

8-channel premium analog mixer with integrated 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O
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Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including:
» Pro Tools® M-Powered 8
(Requires $49.99 USD driver upgrade at www.mackie.com)
» Logic
» SONAR
» Cubase
» Ableton Live
» Final Cut Pro
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3 Onyx boutique-quality mic preamps
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3-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on mic/line channels
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3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels
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Hybrid mono/stereo channel with 4-band Perkins EQ
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8x2 FireWire routing, including aux sends and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels
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Stereo playback from DAW, returned to control room or into channel for integration into mix
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Built-in DI on first two channels for direct connection of guitars, bass, etc.
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Individual 48V phantom power switches on all mic inputs
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Talkback section with built in mic and flexible routing
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“Planet Earth” switching power supply for worldwide use
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Optional rack kit available

The feature-packed and performance-optimizing Onyx 820i is the most compact and desk-friendly version of the Onyx-i Series. With eight channels, three Onyx mic preamps, two aux sends, talkback, flexible control room routing and a variety of Perkins EQ configurations, there is plenty of analog goodness to go around. Plus, FireWire I/O lets you route all channels, auxes and the master L/R to nearly any DAW for recording and return a stereo signal to the control room or into a channel for mix integration. The 820i packs a big punch in a very small package.

DAW-FRIENDLY DOESN’T EVEN BEGIN TO COVER IT
Mackie-designed gear is more often than not, the result of customer interaction and suggestion. After all, we are making gear for you. For years, our customers have been asking for the freedom to work with any DAW they choose. So when we designed the Onyx-i series, we took this suggestion to heart. We are very proud that Onyx-i mixers are more DAW-friendly than any other interface ever. Onyx-i mixers are qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8*, Logic©, SONAR™, Cubase© and more. Now, dedicated Mackie customers can enjoy using their Mackie mixer with the world’s most popular DAW. And Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 users now have a variety of new, and different, tools to use with their favorite DAW. It’s a win-win situation.

 

Onyx 820i

Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers combine the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, hands-on control of a premium analog mixer. Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs including Pro Tools M-Powered 8*, the Onyx-i Series opens up a new world of options for anyone interested in computer recording. In addition to an ultra-high quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire recording interface, Onyx-i mixers offer professional analog features like boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps, classic “British-style” Perkins EQ and pre/post assignable aux sends, all of which can be flexibly routed via integrated FireWire.

A better way to record — Onyx-i.

To record professionally these days, you need the hands-on control and routing of a premium analog mixer, a stellar, high-resolution interface and the ability to work with any DAW. Problem Solved.
Premium Recording Mixers with 24-bit/96kHz FireWire
Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including:
Pro Tools® M-Powered 8
Logic
SONAR
Cubase
Ableton Live
Final Cut Pro
Boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
Perkins “British style” EQ on every channel
Flexible FireWire routing, including aux sends and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels
Stereo playback from DAW, returned to control room or into channel for integration into mix
Full 16x16 FireWire channel streaming for ultimate DAW integration (Onyx 1640i only)