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PREMIUM EIGHT CHANNEL MICROPHONE PREAMP
w/192 kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
ONYX 800R
Important Safety Instructions
1.Read these instuctions.
2.Keep these instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.Clean only with dry cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15.This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).
16.This apparatus has been equipped with a single-pole, rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the front panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.
17.This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage
apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Carts and stands - The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
A Component and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn.
radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.
18.Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
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ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L’USAGER. CONFIER |
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L’ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. |
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure, that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole clair avec point de fl che l’int rieur d’un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l’utilisateur de la pr sence
l’int rieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isol d’ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d’ l ctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d’exclamation l’int rieur d’un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d’instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l’entretien (service) dans le livret d’instruction accompagnant l’appareil.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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Introduction................................................................................................................ |
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Getting Started .......................................................................................................... |
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Zero the Controls ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Connections................................................................................................................................................. |
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Set the Levels .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Start Recording........................................................................................................................................... |
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Hookup Diagrams...................................................................................................... |
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Onyx 800R Features ............................................................................................... |
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Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. |
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Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................... |
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Appendix A: Service Information........................................................................ |
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Warranty Service...................................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Repair .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Appendix B: Connections ...................................................................................... |
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Appendix C: Technical Info .................................................................................. |
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Onyx 800R Specifications .................................................................................................................... |
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Onyx 800R Block Diagram .................................................................................................................... |
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Onyx 800R Limited Warranty ............................................................................. |
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Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products.
Part No. 0008666 Rev. A 4/04
©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 800R eightchannel professional microphone preamplifier. The Onyx Series of mixers and microphone preamps are designed for the digital era and offer the newest features and latest technologies for live sound reinforcement and analog or digital studio recording in a durable, road-worthy package.
The Onyx 800R is equipped with eight of our new premium precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps. Mackie is renowned for the high-quality mic preamps used in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pre’s are better than ever, with specifications rivaling other stand-alone mic preamplifiers at twice the price.
The Onyx 800R is designed to be a transparent audio interface for direct tracking to MDM, HDR, or DAW recording applications. Its selection of analog and digital output options provides the flexibility to connect in almost any application.
Channels 1 and 2 feature an impedance select switch, which lets you fine tune the mic pre for vintage tube and ribbon microphones. Channels 1 and 2 also provide the option of engaging a Mid/Side Decoder for M-S stereo mic’ing. Adjusting the balance between channels 1 and 2 with their gain controls provides an effective way to vary the width of the stereo image.
Channels 7 and 8 feature high-impedance instrument inputs so you can connect an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar directly to the mic preamp, eliminating the need for an external direct box.
Each channel has a mic/line switch, a polarity reverse switch, individual phantom power switch, low-cut filter switch, and a gain control.
A sample rate selector allows you to choose 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz sample rates, or to use an external clock connected to the external word clock input connector on the rear panel. You can also select between 24-bit or 16-bit dithered word lengths at the digital outputs.
The rear panel provides individual XLR balanced mic input connectors for each channel, and balanced line inputs on a DB25 connector. Analog balanced line outputs are also provided on a DB25 connector. Digital outputs are provided on two optical Toslink connectors
using the ADAT lightpipe digital audio format. AES/EBU or S/PDIF formats are available on a DB25 connector, with selection buttons for impedance, pro or consumer status bits, and single-wire (two-channel) or dual-wire (single-channel) operation.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new microphone preamplifier hooked up, and you’re probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). So the first section after this introduction is a Quick-Start Guide called “Getting Started” to help you get the Onyx 800R set up fast so you can start using it right away. Right after that are the ever popular hook-up diagrams that show typical setups for live sound and recording.
Then, when you have time, read the Features Description section. This describes every knob, button, and connection point on the Onyx 800R.
Throughout this section you’ll find illustrations with each feature numbered. If you want to know more about a feature, simply locate it on the appropriate illustration, notice the number attached to it, and find that number in the nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to the Onyx 800R. For your own good, read them and remember them. They will be on the final test.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations of features and practical tips. While not mandatory, they usually have some valuable nugget of information.
A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION
Appendix B is a section on connectors: XLR connectors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, and the two types of DB25 connectors used on the Onyx 800R.
More resources on our website at www.mackie.com.
THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness for the Neophyte
The “Glossary of Terms” is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of pro-audio terms. If terms like “clipping,” “noise floor,” or “unbalanced” leave you blank, refer to this glossary for a quick explanation.
ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED
“Arcane Mysteries” discusses some of the down ‘n’ dirty practical realities of microphones, fixed installations, grounding, and balanced versus unbalanced lines. It’s a goldmine for the neophyte, and even the seasoned pro might learn a thing or two.
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Getting Started
READ THIS PAGE!!
Even if you’re one of those people who never reads manuals, all we ask is that you read this page now before you begin using the Onyx 800R. You’ll be glad you did!
Zero the Controls
1.Turn down the channel GAIN controls.
Set the Levels
To set the channel GAIN controls, it’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing at the outputs of the preamplifier. The following steps must be performed one channel at a time.
1.Play something into the selected input. This could be an instrument, a singing or speaking voice, or a line input such as a CD player or tape recorder
output. Be sure that the volume of the input source is the same as it would be during normal use. If it isn’t, you might have to readjust these levels later.
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2.Set all push button switches to their “out” positions. 2. Adjust the channel’s GAIN control so that the “–20”
3.Turn the POWER switch off.
Connections
If you already know how you want to connect the Onyx 800R, go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs the way you want them. If you just want to get sound through the preamp, follow these steps:
1.Plug a microphone into channel 1’s MIC input.
2.Connect the analog line outputs to your MDM, HDR, or audio interface for your DAW. This requires either a DB25-to-DB25 audio cable or a DB25 breakout cable to either eight male XLR plugs or eight 1/4" TRS plugs.
3.You can connect the Toslink OPTICAL OUT connectors to your recording equipment if they are equipped with Toslink ADAT optical connectors. All eight channels are always present at the LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS and the OPTICAL OUTs up to 96 kHz sampling (four channels at the OPTICAL OUTs at 176.4/192 kHz).
4.You can connect the DB25 AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUT connector to your recording equipment if they are so equipped, but we recommend that you first read the section on pages 14-15 that describes this output and its associated buttons.
Note: When using the OPTICAL OUTs or the AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUT, make sure your MDM, HDR, or other audio interface is configured to clock off the incoming digital source. If you try to use their internal clocks, it’s simply not going to work right.
5.Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to an AC outlet, and turn on the Onyx 800R’s POWER switch.
6.If the microphone is a dynamic microphone, set the
impedance switch on channel 1 to the “D” position (2400 Ω). If it’s a condenser microphone, set the impedance switch to the “D” position (or to the manufacturers recommended impedance setting) and push in the 48V phantom power button to turn on the phantom power for channel 1.
and “0” LEDs light frequently or continuously, and the “OL” LED doesn’t light at all (or only flashes occasionally).
3.Repeat for each channel.
Start Recording
1.You should now see the signals from the Onyx 800R appearing on the meters in your MDM, HDR, or DAW. Start recording and hear the Onyx 800R in stunning crystal clarity.
Other Nuggets of Wisdom
•You can connect the analog outputs from any linelevel source to the LINE LEVEL INPUTS on the Onyx 800R and use its high-quality analog-to-digital converters to get your analog signals to your digital recorder(s).
•Always turn the Onyx 800R off before making or changing connections.
•When you shut down your equipment, turn off the amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on the amplifiers last.
•Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection.
•Save the shipping box! You may need it someday, and you don’t want to have to pay for another one.
That’s it for the “Getting Started” section. Next comes the “Hookup” section that shows you some typical ways that you might use the Onyx 800R in real applications.
After that, you can take the grand tour of the Onyx 800R, with descriptions of every knob, button, input, and output. We encourage you to take the time to read all of the feature descriptions, but at least you know it’s there if you have any questions.
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Portastudio
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The OPTICAL OUT on the Onyx 800R can be connected directly to a portastudio with ADAT optical inputs.
Onyx 800R Multitrack Recording with a Portastudio (Tracking)
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24-Channels from On-Stage Mic Splitter
Push In Termination Button
on Last Onyx 800R
Word Clock
Out
You can use mic splitters to route the signals from the stage to three
Onyx 800Rs in a rack, for 24-track live recording to a Mackie HDR.
Onyx 800R Live Multitrack Recording with an HDR
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