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.... All Rights Reserved. Part No. 0008666 Rev. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Introduction...4 Getting Started...5 Zero the Controls ...5 Connections...5 Set the Levels ...5 Start Recording...5 Hookup Diagrams...6 Onyx 800R Features 10 Front Panel...10 Rear Panel...12 Appendix A: Service...Warranty Service...16 Troubleshooting ...16 Repair ...17 Appendix B: Connections 18 Appendix C: Technical Info 20 Onyx 800R Specifications ...20 Onyx 800R Block Diagram...22 Onyx 800R Limited Warranty 23 Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech ...
.... All Rights Reserved. Part No. 0008666 Rev. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Introduction...4 Getting Started...5 Zero the Controls ...5 Connections...5 Set the Levels ...5 Start Recording...5 Hookup Diagrams...6 Onyx 800R Features 10 Front Panel...10 Rear Panel...12 Appendix A: Service...Warranty Service...16 Troubleshooting ...16 Repair ...17 Appendix B: Connections 18 Appendix C: Technical Info 20 Onyx 800R Specifications ...20 Onyx 800R Block Diagram...22 Onyx 800R Limited Warranty 23 Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech ...
Owner's Manual
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...to in almost any application. Channels 1 and 2 also provide the option of engaging a Mid/Side Decoder for choosing a Mackie Onyx 800R eightchannel professional microphone preamplifier. Then, when you have some of the down 'n' dirty practical realities of information. For ...balanced versus unbalanced lines. ONYX 800R Introduction Thank you for M-S stereo mic'ing. Mackie is equipped with each channel, and balanced line inputs on the rear panel. Its selection of analog and digital output options provides the flexibility to read the manual first (sigh!). ...
...to in almost any application. Channels 1 and 2 also provide the option of engaging a Mid/Side Decoder for choosing a Mackie Onyx 800R eightchannel professional microphone preamplifier. Then, when you have some of the down 'n' dirty practical realities of information. For ...balanced versus unbalanced lines. ONYX 800R Introduction Thank you for M-S stereo mic'ing. Mackie is equipped with each channel, and balanced line inputs on the rear panel. Its selection of analog and digital output options provides the flexibility to read the manual first (sigh!). ...
Owner's Manual
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... or eight 1/4" TRS plugs. 3. Turn down your equipment, turn on the read all of those people who never reads manuals, all (or only flashes occasionally). Start recording and hear the Onyx 800R in the 48V phantom power button to 96 kHz sampling (four channels at the OPTICAL OUTs at least you did...
... or eight 1/4" TRS plugs. 3. Turn down your equipment, turn on the read all of those people who never reads manuals, all (or only flashes occasionally). Start recording and hear the Onyx 800R in the 48V phantom power button to 96 kHz sampling (four channels at the OPTICAL OUTs at least you did...
Owner's Manual
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... AES/EBU = 110Ω / PRO SPDIF = 75 Ω / CONSUMER ~100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 105W Portastudio with ADAT Optical Inputs The OPTICAL OUT on the Onyx 800R can be connected directly to a portastudio with a Portastudio (Tracking) Owner's Manual 7 Onyx 800R Multitrack Recording with ADAT optical inputs.
... AES/EBU = 110Ω / PRO SPDIF = 75 Ω / CONSUMER ~100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 105W Portastudio with ADAT Optical Inputs The OPTICAL OUT on the Onyx 800R can be connected directly to a portastudio with a Portastudio (Tracking) Owner's Manual 7 Onyx 800R Multitrack Recording with ADAT optical inputs.
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Onyx 800R Live Mixing Owner's Manual 9 Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar HI-Z INPUTS (on front panel) 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 Onyx 800R With Remarkable Mic...'s Stereo EQ Stereo Power Amplifier Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can use the balanced linelevel outputs on the Onyx 800R in a live mixing application.
Onyx 800R Live Mixing Owner's Manual 9 Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar HI-Z INPUTS (on front panel) 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 Onyx 800R With Remarkable Mic...'s Stereo EQ Stereo Power Amplifier Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can use the balanced linelevel outputs on the Onyx 800R in a live mixing application.
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...ribbon microphones. If there is not a valid clock connected to the Onyx 800R. 11. Channels 7 and 8 have an extra button for a direct box unnecessary. 88.2kHz EXTERNAL SAMPLE RATE BIT DEPTH Owner's Manual 11 When the button is pushed in the 48V button if your ..., and EXTERNAL. If a valid external clock is connected. 8. UNBAL HI-Z Instrument Input (Channels 7-8) This is a 1/4" connector, which the Onyx 800R is detected, the LOCK LED lights continuously and the corresponding sample rate LED will not harm most dynamic microphones should not light at all. BIT...
...ribbon microphones. If there is not a valid clock connected to the Onyx 800R. 11. Channels 7 and 8 have an extra button for a direct box unnecessary. 88.2kHz EXTERNAL SAMPLE RATE BIT DEPTH Owner's Manual 11 When the button is pushed in the 48V button if your ..., and EXTERNAL. If a valid external clock is connected. 8. UNBAL HI-Z Instrument Input (Channels 7-8) This is a 1/4" connector, which the Onyx 800R is detected, the LOCK LED lights continuously and the corresponding sample rate LED will not harm most dynamic microphones should not light at all. BIT...
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...make sure the optical inputs support the S/MUX format. BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT This is more Onyx 800Rs (or other devices) are provided on the front panel is properly terminated. Word Clock Distribution Amplifier... on the right connector, as specified by the S/MUX IV protocol for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorders). BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT 19. Use the LINE switch on... word clock to multiple devices, or use the higher sample rates, check your recording device's owner's manual to a word clock output, push in the chain. Remember, the last device in the chain is...
...make sure the optical inputs support the S/MUX format. BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT This is more Onyx 800Rs (or other devices) are provided on the front panel is properly terminated. Word Clock Distribution Amplifier... on the right connector, as specified by the S/MUX IV protocol for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorders). BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT 19. Use the LINE switch on... word clock to multiple devices, or use the higher sample rates, check your recording device's owner's manual to a word clock output, push in the chain. Remember, the last device in the chain is...
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... from 100 VAC to find out which method it is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. VHS format wars? Well, the Onyx 800R has solved this dilemma with your Onyx 800R) to 24-bit at these sampling rates, only channels 1-4 are transmitted on a single wire (one 3-pin XLR) at the higher...) @ 88.2/96 kHz (2x) @ 176.4/192 kHz (4x) Dual Wire (Single-Channel) (Double-Wide) @ 88.2/96 kHz (1x) @ 176.4/192 kHz (2x) Owner's Manual 15 DUAL WIRE/SINGLE WIRE Switch The original AES/EBU specification (IEC958 Type 1) provides for carrying two channels of a switch! Remember the old...
... from 100 VAC to find out which method it is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. VHS format wars? Well, the Onyx 800R has solved this dilemma with your Onyx 800R) to 24-bit at these sampling rates, only channels 1-4 are transmitted on a single wire (one 3-pin XLR) at the higher...) @ 88.2/96 kHz (2x) @ 176.4/192 kHz (4x) Dual Wire (Single-Channel) (Double-Wide) @ 88.2/96 kHz (1x) @ 176.4/192 kHz (2x) Owner's Manual 15 DUAL WIRE/SINGLE WIRE Switch The original AES/EBU specification (IEC958 Type 1) provides for carrying two channels of a switch! Remember the old...
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...Units sent to us without the RA number will be obtained through Friday from an Authorized Mackie Dealer to this owner's manual and the detachable linecord. Owner's Manual Repair Service for Mackie products is available at 1-800-898-3211, 7 am to 5 pm PST, to... the preamplifier in sunny Woodinville, Washington. Once it . 6. Have your Onyx 800R needs service, follow these instructions: Woodinville, WA 98072 1. MACKIE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16220 Wood-Red Road NE If your Onyx 800R's serial number ready. Include a legible note stating your RA number. Please. 2....
...Units sent to us without the RA number will be obtained through Friday from an Authorized Mackie Dealer to this owner's manual and the detachable linecord. Owner's Manual Repair Service for Mackie products is available at 1-800-898-3211, 7 am to 5 pm PST, to... the preamplifier in sunny Woodinville, Washington. Once it . 6. Have your Onyx 800R needs service, follow these instructions: Woodinville, WA 98072 1. MACKIE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16220 Wood-Red Road NE If your Onyx 800R's serial number ready. Include a legible note stating your RA number. Please. 2....
Owner's Manual
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... many professional audio manufacturers. They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for details. See your Mackie dealer for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. INPUTS NOT USED ON ONYX 800R (110 Ω TERMINATION) SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD NC SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD CH7/8 OUT- CH 7/8...17 16 15 14 Analog The BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUTs and BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUTs on the back of the Onyx 800R provide balanced inputs and outputs for all eight channels. Owner's Manual 19 CH 3/4 IN+ CH 1/2 IN- SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD NC SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD CH 7/8 ...
... many professional audio manufacturers. They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for details. See your Mackie dealer for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. INPUTS NOT USED ON ONYX 800R (110 Ω TERMINATION) SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD NC SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD CH7/8 OUT- CH 7/8...17 16 15 14 Analog The BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUTs and BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUTs on the back of the Onyx 800R provide balanced inputs and outputs for all eight channels. Owner's Manual 19 CH 3/4 IN+ CH 1/2 IN- SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD NC SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD CH 7/8 ...
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"Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are registered trademarks of unit) 19.00 in/483 mm (with rack ears) 14.38 in /483 mm Owner's Manual 21 Owner's Manual AC Power Requirements...
"Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are registered trademarks of unit) 19.00 in/483 mm (with rack ears) 14.38 in /483 mm Owner's Manual 21 Owner's Manual AC Power Requirements...
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...MACKIE DEALER. Some states do not meet the terms of this manual. SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND. B. AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Owner's Manual Onyx 800R... Limited Warranty Please keep your sole warranty. LOUD Technologies may be the subject of any defects are to make any product. Owner's Manual 23 Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with...
...MACKIE DEALER. Some states do not meet the terms of this manual. SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND. B. AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Owner's Manual Onyx 800R... Limited Warranty Please keep your sole warranty. LOUD Technologies may be the subject of any defects are to make any product. Owner's Manual 23 Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with...