Live audio home recording and content creation. All from a unit that fits anywhere.
The Mackie ONYX 16 16-Channel Analog Mixer with Multi-Track USB is the definition of versatility.
Capture your best performance on the go with sixteen prograde channels. You’ll get professional quality every single time.
More than just a mixer. The ONYX 16 gets its superior audio from award-winning mic preamps.
Discover clear undistorted sound from your instruments thanks to Hi Z switches. And sculpt your sound with EQ FX and more.
With the ONYX 16 you’ve got the power.
When your performance is this good, you’re going to want to hear it again and again.
That’s why the ONYX 16 offers multi-track recording. Connect to your PC or Mac via onboard USB connectivity.
It’s as easy as plug and play.
Studio quality… On stage and at home. The ONYX 16 is your all-in-one solution to capturing great sound.
Plug into one of sixteen channels and discover 24-Bit/96kHz multitrack recording, award-winning high gain preamps, and ultra-low noise analog circuitry.
Feature-rich controls for every eventuality. The ONYX 16 makes it easy to sculpt your sound with a 3-band EQ and simple rotary encoders.
The British style Perkins EQ offers iconic 60s and 70s sound with a sweepable midrange.
Add depth and texture to your inputs with a custom-built effects engine.
Whether you love reverb, chorus, or anything in between, save your favorite sounds to one of 6 user presets and recall them at the touch of a button.
The powerful DSP gives you full access to FX parameters, SD recording, and playback. That means great sound straight out of the box.
Recording your talent has never been easier. The ONYX 16 offers a wide range of connectivity options, perfect for use alongside your favorite gear.
Whether you’re plugging in to your PC or Mac via USB control room or aux/monitor outputs, you’re fully equipped to capture your performance.
Plus, with the included software package that come with your mixer (Waveform OEM), you can set up a system that works around you with ease.
You’ll be amazed by just how good you sound.
Features:
– Flawless sound from twelve award-winning Onyx mic preamps with 60dB of gain
– Studio quality audio on stage thanks to analog circuitry
– Flexible routing from analog/USB channel strips
– Achieve classic 60s and 70s sound from a ‘British style’ EQ with sweepable midrange
– Take your sound to the next level with the digital effect engine including reverb, chorus, and more
– Record straight to your Mac/PC via USB with 96kHz/24-bit multi-track capabilities
– Direct to SD card recording and playback in stereo
– Easily assign your channels to 4-track USB return (2 stereo pairs)
– Send your main mix to USB at the touch of a button
– User-friendly navigation system gives unrestricted access to FX parameters, SD recording, and playback
– Find files quickly thanks to the built-in display and dedicated search buttons
– Recall your favorite sounds from 6 user FX presets
– Sculpt your sound with precision thanks to adjustable parameters and dedicated 3-band EQ
– Stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth connectivity
– Streamed audio can be routed to an Aux Send and the Main Mix
– Pristine sound for instruments via Hi-Z switches
– Tame your bottom end with 100Hz low-cut filters on all mic channels
– Full range of connectivity including stereo line inputs, Aux/Monitor output, control room outputs, and headphone out
– Monitor your mixer’s performance with 12-segment stereo meters
– Monitor overload with dedicated indicators on all channels
– Footswitch input for FX Mute
– Easy to use in dark environments thanks to a backlit display
– ‘Built-like-a-tank’ steel chassis for maximum performance
– Comes complete with Waveform OEM: an award-winning audio workstation
Specifications:
– Inputs: 16 total (8 x mono mic/line, 4 x stereo/mic line, 1 x stereo line)
– Mic preamp type: Onyx Mic Pre w/ up to 60dB of gain
– 48V phantom power: Global switchable
– 100Hz channel low cut: Switchable per channel
– Channel EQ: Perkins ‘British style’ 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange and On/O switch
– Channel inserts: Ch. 5-8
– Outputs: Aux sends (2 + FX Send), Bluetooth and stereo 1/8″, Main outputs (L/R TRS and XLR)
– Main meters: 12-Segment LED
– Channel solo: AFL / PFL
– Other Level controls: 60mm faders
– Internal FX: Adjustable Delay, Reverb, Chorus, and more
– Built-in display: Full-Color Display and Single-Knob Interface
– USB recording: 96kHz / 24-Bit 18×4 on Mac/PC
– SD card recording: 96kHz / 24-Bit 2×2
– Construction Power supply: Internal Universal 100 – 240 VAC
– Weight: 6.9 kg
– Dimensions: 476 x 356 x 136 mm
– Rackmount: With optional rackmount kit
– Product code: 2051992-03
