Musicians, artists, engineers, and broadcast studios looking for a professional-quality compact mixing solution for live audio, home recording, and content creation should look no further than the Mackie Onyx8, a 8-channel mixer with 24-bit / 96 kHz 8x4 multitrack recording and high-gain Onyx preamps.
The Onyx8 is packed with features including British-style Perkins EQ, powerful DSP effects, a full-color display, and integrated stereo recording and playback from an SD card. The mixer provides an end-to-end ultralow-noise design, which delivers the sound quality professionals demand.
Classic Sound, Modern Performance
- Award-winning Onyx mic preamps provide up to 60 dB of gain
- Premium analog circuitry delivers studio-quality sound and keeps noise to a minimum
- Analog/USB channel strips with flexible routing
- Legendary Perkins British-style EQ with sweepable midrange offers classic sounds of the 60s and 70s
- Robust digital effect engine, including user-customizable reverbs, delays, and more, with a dedicated FX EQ
Record and Playback via SD Card or USB
- High-resolution 96 kHz / 24-bit multitrack (8x4) recording to Mac/PC via USB
- Direct to SD card stereo (2x2) recording and playback
- Channel-assignable 4-track USB return (2 stereo pairs)
- Send your Main Mix to USB via a dedicated switch
Studio Command Full-Color Display and Single-Knob Interface
- Easy navigation of FX parameters, onboard SD recording, and playback
- Visually browse files on the SD card via the built-in display
- Dedicated physical buttons for Previous, Next, Record, and Play/Pause
- Store up to 6 user FX presets for easy recall
Professional High-Resolution FX Processor
- Utilize built-in effects for live performances, streams, and beyond
- Reverb, delay, chorus, and more
- Dial in the perfect sound with adjustable parameters and dedicated EQ
- Built-in effects presets provide that finishing touch out of the box
Bluetooth Streaming for Wireless Audio Streaming
- Pair your Bluetooth enabled device and stream audio directly to a channel on the mixer
- Streamed audio can be routed to Aux Sends and the Main Mix
Powerful Mixing Toolkit
- 3-band Perkins EQ with on/off hard bypass switch on all channels
- Hi-Z switch allows direct connection of guitars, basses, and other instruments
- 100 Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power on all mic channels
- Stereo 3.5mm input and Bluetooth streaming
- Stereo line inputs
- Aux/monitor outputs with dedicated per-channel send control
- Dedicated control room outputs
- Headphone output with dedicated level control
- L/R Assign switch per channel
- 12-segment stereo meters
- Overload indicators on all channels
- PFL/AFL channel solo
- Footswitch input for FX Mute (footswitch not included)
Powerful Software and Plug-Ins
- Waveform OEM recording software and plug-in bundle
- DAW Essentials Bundle for Waveform OEM, with 16 powerful plug-ins like Equalizer, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter
Rugged Chassis and Professional Design
- Backlit mute and solo buttons provide a positive tactile feel and clear visual feedback
- Sealed rotary encoder resists dust and grime
- Built-like-a-tank heavy-duty steel chassis
- High-visibility, high-contrast controls
- Rugged, QuickGrip side cheeks offer convenient mobility and protection
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Mackie ONYX8 Specs
Mixer
Number of Analog Input Channels | 8 (4 Mono / 3 Stereo) |
Number of Mic Preamps | 4 |
Analog Output Channels | 2 x Stereo Master Output 2 x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output 1 x Mono Aux Send Output 1 x Mono FX Send Output 1 x Stereo Headphone Output |
Mix Routing | 1 x Stereo Main Mix per Mono Input Channel, Stereo Input Channel, Aux Bus/Subgroup |
Faders | None |
Meters | Main Meter: 2 x 12-Segment LED |
Meter Range | Main Meter: -30 dB to +20 dB Peak/Clip |
Built-In Amplifier
Gain/Trim Range | 60 dB |
Dynamic Processing | None |
Sidechain Filters | None |
EQ | 3-Band Semi-Parametric (Mono Channels) 3-Band Shelving/Notch/Peak |
EQ Parameters | Mono Channels: High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid: ±15 dB at 100 Hz to 5 kHz Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz Stereo Channels: High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz |
Filters | Input Channels: 1 x High-Pass: 100 Hz |
Solo/Mute | Solo per Input Channel Mute per Input Channel, Bus, FX Bus, Master |
Built-In Effects | Yes |
Digital Audio
Sample Rates | 96 kHz |
Bit Depth | 24-Bit |
Connectivity
Analog Inputs | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input 6 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Line Insert 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 6 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Line Input (3 Stereo Pairs) 1 x 1/4" TRS Footswitch Input |
Analog Outputs | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Control Room Output (1 Stereo Pair) 1 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mono Aux/Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced FX Send |
Phantom Power | +48 V (on 4 Channels) |
USB | 1 x USB-B (Audio Playback, Host Connection, Recording) |
Bluetooth | None |
Recording
Max Multitrack Recording | 8 Tracks |
Media Support | SD |
Power
AC Power I/O | 1 x IEC Input |
Power Consumption | 30 W |
Physical
Rack Mountable | No |
Dimensions | 10.5 x 11 x 4.5" / 26.7 x 27.9 x 11.4 cm |
Weight | 7 lb / 3.2 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 9.745 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 15.1 x 14.9 x 7.5" |
In the Box
- Mackie Onyx8 8-Channel Premium Analog Mixer with Multitrack USB
- Power Cord
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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