Description
Overview
Give your project studio or mobile rig the professional analog foundation it deserves. The Mackie Onyx 12 is a premium 12-channel USB mixer meticulously optimized for both multitrack recording and live sound reinforcement. Designed for engineers who understand that professional audio lives in the details, this mixer combines impeccable sound quality with a flexible FX engine and a seamless workflow.
From the award-winning preamps to the vintage-inspired equalization, every component of the Onyx 12 is engineered to deliver ultra-clean, transparent sound with incredible accuracy, making it an ideal centerpiece for home recording, podcasting, live streaming, or professional stage productions.
Key Details
- Award-Winning Onyx Mic Preamps: Engineered for maximum studio-quality performance, ensuring transparent and high-headroom capture for any microphone source.
- Perkins “British Style” EQ: Features an enhanced 3-band EQ based on classic 1960s and 70s mixing consoles. This circuit utilizes a Wien Bridge topology to provide a wider, highly musical Q filter.
- Precision Frequency Control: The Perkins EQ offers ±15 dB of control, providing an extra 6dB of range over standard designs without excessively narrowing the bandwidth, allowing for pinpoint frequency sculpting.
- USB Multitrack Integration: Optimized for seamless connection to your DAW, allowing for efficient recording and playback of multiple channels.
- Built-in FX Engine: A flexible effects processor integrated directly into the mixer to add professional polish to your mixes in real-time.
- Rugged Construction: Housed in a heavy-duty steel chassis with sealed rotary switches to protect your investment from the rigors of the road.
Use Cases
- Home Studio Recording: Use the Onyx preamps and British-style EQ to track vocals and instruments with a warm, classic analog character.
- Live Streaming & Podcasting: Manage multiple microphones and audio sources with tactile control for a polished, professional broadcast sound.
- Live Sound Reinforcement: Deploy the rugged chassis and intuitive layout for rehearsals or small-to-medium venue performances.
- Mobile Rigging: Quickly transport the unit between locations using the integrated QuickGrip side handles.
Installation
The Mackie Onyx 12 is designed for straightforward setup. Connect your microphones and line-level sources to the input channels, and use the USB interface to connect the mixer to your computer for multitrack recording. The tactile layout allows for immediate “plug-and-play” analog mixing, while the USB connectivity integrates directly with your preferred DAW. For mobile use, the integrated QuickGrip handles facilitate easy placement and transport within your workspace.
Compatibility
Detailed compatibility information is not available from current supplier or official product data.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Mackie
- Model: Onyx 12
- SKU: 1105200
- Fulfillment: Physical
- Dimensions: 17″ x 18.5″ x 0.47″
- Weight: 16.68 lbs
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