Mackie ONYX 1640:
Our Flagship 16-channel Analog Mixer, with 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O.
The goal for Mackie's flagship Onyx series of small-format mixers was to bring premium analog sound, expanded features, and streaming FireWire connectivity to both recording and live sound environments. To pull all this off, we started with a team of veteran audio product engineers from the great Pacific Northwest (aka Woodinville, Washington). The Onyx team quickly set out by specifying the highest-quality analog components--from premium op-amps to IC chips costing exponentially more than previous designs. In many cases, we developed components completely from scratch. With Greg Mackie himself steering Onyx mixer layout and design, we took a "real world" approach to the entire process.
Features
Premium 16-channel/4-bus small-format analog mixer
16 new ONYX mic preamps comparable to boutique preamps
New 4-band Perkins EQ with dual sweepable midrange controls provides warm, musical sound
96kHz FireWire option for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with near-zero
latency
2 channels of monitoring from computer via FireWire option card
6 Aux sends with Pre/Post & Solo switches
4 stereo line-level inputs
4-bus architecture for flexible sub-grouping of channels
Built-in Talkback section for use with internal or external mic
True hardware EQ Bypass
"Planet-Earth" switching power supply for worldwide use
Linear taper 60mm faders with ultra-smooth response on all channels
Balanced direct outs for every channel via DB-25 connections
Selectable Instrument inputs on first two channels?no DI box needed
Rotating I/O pod for desktop or rackmount operation
