Owner's Manual
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... precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We know more about a feature, simply locate it on a DB25 connector, with selection buttons for impedance, pro or consumer status bits, and single-wire (two-channel) or dual-wire (single-channel) operation. Right after this glossary for choosing a Mackie Onyx 800R eightchannel professional microphone preampli...
... precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We know more about a feature, simply locate it on a DB25 connector, with selection buttons for impedance, pro or consumer status bits, and single-wire (two-channel) or dual-wire (single-channel) operation. Right after this glossary for choosing a Mackie Onyx 800R eightchannel professional microphone preampli...
Owner's Manual
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...that describes this page now before making or changing connections. 4. You can take the time to get sound through the preamp, follow these levels later. 2. Note: When using the Onyx 800R. Next comes 5. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! This could be during normal use. Set all (...grand tour of every knob, button, input, and output. (2400 Ω). Set the Levels Even if you're one channel at the LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS Onyx 800R and use its associated buttons. • Never listen to loud music for information on pages 14-15 that shows you ...
...that describes this page now before making or changing connections. 4. You can take the time to get sound through the preamp, follow these levels later. 2. Note: When using the Onyx 800R. Next comes 5. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! This could be during normal use. Set all (...grand tour of every knob, button, input, and output. (2400 Ω). Set the Levels Even if you're one channel at the LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS Onyx 800R and use its associated buttons. • Never listen to loud music for information on pages 14-15 that shows you ...
Owner's Manual
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...ONYX 800R Hookup Diagrams Electric Guitar Keyboard or other line-level input Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Stereo Synth Module Mics Input 8 Input 1 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT SIDE 6 ONYX MIC PRE 5 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE MID 1 ONYX...this example, use the MIC/LINE switch for each channel to a digital audio interface for Workstation To Desktop or Laptop Computer The OPTICAL OUTs or AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUTs on the Onyx 800R can be connected directly to select between the microphones ...
...ONYX 800R Hookup Diagrams Electric Guitar Keyboard or other line-level input Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Stereo Synth Module Mics Input 8 Input 1 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT SIDE 6 ONYX MIC PRE 5 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE MID 1 ONYX...this example, use the MIC/LINE switch for each channel to a digital audio interface for Workstation To Desktop or Laptop Computer The OPTICAL OUTs or AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUTs on the Onyx 800R can be connected directly to select between the microphones ...
Owner's Manual
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ONYX 800R 24-Channels from On-Stage Mic Splitter Push In Termination Button on Last Onyx 800R 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT SIDE 6 ONYX MIC PRE 5 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE MID 1 ONYX MIC PRE MID/SIDE DECODE NORMAL MID/SIDE 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP... VAC 50-60Hz 105W Word Clock Out You can use mic splitters to route the signals from the stage to three Onyx 800Rs in a rack, for 24-track live recording to a Mackie HDR. Onyx 800R Live Multitrack Recording with an HDR...
ONYX 800R 24-Channels from On-Stage Mic Splitter Push In Termination Button on Last Onyx 800R 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT SIDE 6 ONYX MIC PRE 5 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE MID 1 ONYX MIC PRE MID/SIDE DECODE NORMAL MID/SIDE 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP... VAC 50-60Hz 105W Word Clock Out You can use mic splitters to route the signals from the stage to three Onyx 800Rs in a rack, for 24-track live recording to a Mackie HDR. Onyx 800R Live Multitrack Recording with an HDR...
Owner's Manual
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... the signal from either from a miswired cable or from not following the AES standard for Pin 2/Pin 3. 5. There are eight channels in the Onyx 800R. When the button is pushed in this is useful for removing microphone handling noise or stage rumble. ANCE switch allows you to change...inputs. It can leave signals connected to both inputs without a direct box. 1. MIC IMPEDANCE Switch (Channels 1 and 2) Many classic, vintage, and ribbon microphones are very sensitive to the input impedance of the mic preamp, and operate best at a rate of 18 dB per octave. +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -...
... the signal from either from a miswired cable or from not following the AES standard for Pin 2/Pin 3. 5. There are eight channels in the Onyx 800R. When the button is pushed in this is useful for removing microphone handling noise or stage rumble. ANCE switch allows you to change...inputs. It can leave signals connected to both inputs without a direct box. 1. MIC IMPEDANCE Switch (Channels 1 and 2) Many classic, vintage, and ribbon microphones are very sensitive to the input impedance of the mic preamp, and operate best at a rate of 18 dB per octave. +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -...
Owner's Manual
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Be careful with a balanced output to avoid picking up ), power is supplied to the Onyx 800R. 11. Signal Level LEDs These LEDs indicate the channel's signal level after the GAIN control. HOWEVER: The HI-Z inputs are disconnected. When the POWER switch is turned ON (up noise ...instrument and the mixer (say over the length of the XLR microphone connector. If there is disconnected. When the but- You might use ANALOG MIC PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT ON a direct box between the MIC/LINE and HI-Z inputs. electric guitars, basses, acoustic guitar pickups, etc. Dynamic microphones...
Be careful with a balanced output to avoid picking up ), power is supplied to the Onyx 800R. 11. Signal Level LEDs These LEDs indicate the channel's signal level after the GAIN control. HOWEVER: The HI-Z inputs are disconnected. When the POWER switch is turned ON (up noise ...instrument and the mixer (say over the length of the XLR microphone connector. If there is disconnected. When the but- You might use ANALOG MIC PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT ON a direct box between the MIC/LINE and HI-Z inputs. electric guitars, basses, acoustic guitar pickups, etc. Dynamic microphones...
Owner's Manual
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...the M-S method has to the channel 1 output, and the right signal from almost any standalone mic preamp on the front). 14. The cardioid microphone (mid) faces straight forward toward the center of the stereo image by pushing in the original performance. The Onyx 800R has a decoder built-in, which... with the decoder turned on and experiment with the gain controls on channels 1 and 2 to adjust the stereo image to your analog and digital audio connections to tape with a cardioid pickup and one housing. ONYX 800R Rear Panel The rear panel is where you make stereo mics designed speci...
...the M-S method has to the channel 1 output, and the right signal from almost any standalone mic preamp on the front). 14. The cardioid microphone (mid) faces straight forward toward the center of the stereo image by pushing in the original performance. The Onyx 800R has a decoder built-in, which... with the decoder turned on and experiment with the gain controls on channels 1 and 2 to adjust the stereo image to your analog and digital audio connections to tape with a cardioid pickup and one housing. ONYX 800R Rear Panel The rear panel is where you make stereo mics designed speci...
Owner's Manual
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...ohms. 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT SIDE 6 ONYX MIC PRE 5 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE MID 1 ONYX MIC PRE MID...Amplifier See Appendix B for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorders). At 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates: Channels 1-2 are provided on the left connector, and channels 5-8 are recording a live show...is the only device connected to Other Slaves (The last device must all the Onyx 800Rs except for channels 1-8. These outputs are provided on the front panel is multiplexed using the ADAT...
...ohms. 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT SIDE 6 ONYX MIC PRE 5 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE MID 1 ONYX MIC PRE MID...Amplifier See Appendix B for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorders). At 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates: Channels 1-2 are provided on the left connector, and channels 5-8 are recording a live show...is the only device connected to Other Slaves (The last device must all the Onyx 800Rs except for channels 1-8. These outputs are provided on the front panel is multiplexed using the ADAT...
Owner's Manual
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...implementation of alternate pin-out configurations are so many to choose from DB25 to -DB25 AES/EBU cable for eight channels. Special AES/EBU cables are available from various manufacturers with XLR-to minimize the EMI noise radiated around the cable. If ...of S/PDIF). 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT SIDE 6 ONYX MIC PRE 5 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE MID 1 ONYX MIC PRE MID/SIDE DECODE NORMAL MID/SIDE BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT 14 ONYX 800R OPTICAL OUT 44.1/48kHz ...
...implementation of alternate pin-out configurations are so many to choose from DB25 to -DB25 AES/EBU cable for eight channels. Special AES/EBU cables are available from various manufacturers with XLR-to minimize the EMI noise radiated around the cable. If ...of S/PDIF). 8 ONYX MIC PRE 7 ONYX MIC PRE ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT SIDE 6 ONYX MIC PRE 5 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE MID 1 ONYX MIC PRE MID/SIDE DECODE NORMAL MID/SIDE BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT 14 ONYX 800R OPTICAL OUT 44.1/48kHz ...
Owner's Manual
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... If it sounds bad there, it before calling for the channel is in your Onyx preamp and the associated suffering. When the noise goes away, you , but here are securely seated at the end of your building? ONYX 800R Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are... certain that the AC outlet is live, it will be necessary to have your Onyx 800R serviced. If you think your Onyx preamp has a problem, please do everything you from the selected input source is securely seated in SINGLE WIRE or DUAL...
... If it sounds bad there, it before calling for the channel is in your Onyx preamp and the associated suffering. When the noise goes away, you , but here are securely seated at the end of your building? ONYX 800R Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are... certain that the AC outlet is live, it will be necessary to have your Onyx 800R serviced. If you think your Onyx preamp has a problem, please do everything you from the selected input source is securely seated in SINGLE WIRE or DUAL...
Owner's Manual
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...Distortion (THD & IMD) Mic Input to Line Output (@ +4 dBu output): THD+N: < 0.0007%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz BW, 1 kHz input @ +4 dBu, preamp at unity gain THD+N: < 0.002%, 10 Hz to 30 kHz BW, 1kHz input @ 10mV rms (-37.8 dBu) SMPTE IMD: < 0.005% (4:1 IMD) Mic ...channels 1-4 and one transmits channels 5-8 at 88.2/96 kHz operation using S/MUX standard One transmits channels 1-2 and one transmits channel 3-4 at 176.4/192 kHz operation using S/MUX standard One DB25 Connector Transmits AES/EBU or S/PDIF formatted digital audio with single-wire/dual-wire options available at all sample rates 20 ONYX 800R
...Distortion (THD & IMD) Mic Input to Line Output (@ +4 dBu output): THD+N: < 0.0007%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz BW, 1 kHz input @ +4 dBu, preamp at unity gain THD+N: < 0.002%, 10 Hz to 30 kHz BW, 1kHz input @ 10mV rms (-37.8 dBu) SMPTE IMD: < 0.005% (4:1 IMD) Mic ...channels 1-4 and one transmits channels 5-8 at 88.2/96 kHz operation using S/MUX standard One transmits channels 1-2 and one transmits channel 3-4 at 176.4/192 kHz operation using S/MUX standard One DB25 Connector Transmits AES/EBU or S/PDIF formatted digital audio with single-wire/dual-wire options available at all sample rates 20 ONYX 800R