Mackie Onyx Producer 2, Onyx Artist 1 Users Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a 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. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

10. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 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.

11. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no

object ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.

12. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Onyx Artist 1•2 and Onyx Producer 2•2 USB Interfaces

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this device not expressly approved

by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

13.

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

14. 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 radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

15.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables

aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique

subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

16. 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:

Duration, per day in hours

8 90 Duo in small club 6 92

4 95 Subway Train 3 97

2 100 Very loud classical music

1.5 102 1 105 Walter screaming at Troy about deadlines

0.5 110

0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

Typical Example

Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofﬁce, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

Onyx Artist 1•2 and Onyx Producer 2•2 USB Interfaces

Contents Onyx USB Interfaces Features

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2

Table Of Contents .............................................................................3

Features ..........................................................................................3

Introduction .....................................................................................4

Quick Start.......................................................................................4

Hookup Diagrams ............................................................................5

Front Panel Description ...................................................................7

1. XLR and 1/4" Inputs ........................................................7

2. +48V Phantom Power Switch ..........................................8

3. Hi-Z Switch ......................................................................8

4. Gain Knobs .......................................................................8

5. SIG/OL LED ......................................................................8

6. Monitor Knob ...................................................................8

7. 1/4" Phones Jack ............................................................9

8. Phones Level ....................................................................9

9. Direct Monitor Switch [Onyx Artist 1•2] ..........................9

10. Mix Knob [Onyx Producer 2•2]......................................9

11. USB LED .........................................................................9

12. MIDI LED [Onyx Producer 2•2] ......................................9

Rear Panel Description ...................................................................10

11. USB Input / Output Jack ..............................................10

12. MIDI Input / Output Jacks [Onyx Producer 2•2] ..........10

13. 1/4" Line Outputs ........................................................10

14. Kensington Lock ...........................................................11

• Boutique-quality Onyx™ mic preamps with class-leading ﬁdelity and dynamic range

o XLR/TRS inputs with Hi-Z switch accept mic, line and instrument sources

• 48v Phantom Power for use with studio condenser mics

• High-resolution 2 in x 2 out 24-Bit/192kHz recording

• Zero-latency direct monitoring of analog inputs

• Dedicated outputs for connecting studio monitors

• MIDI I/O for connecting synths, controllers and more [Onyx Producer 2•2]

• Bus-powered for easy mobile recording with no power adapter needed

• USB 2.0 connectivity for fast transfer speed and low latency

• Built-Like-A-Tank™ design to survive day-to-day abuse

• Tracktion™ Music Production Software + DAW Essentials Collection Plug-Ins Included

o 16 plug-ins including Equaliser, Compressor, Reverber8, Limiter, Auto Filter, and more

Appendix A: Service Info ................................................................12

Troubleshooting / Repair ....................................................12

Appendix B: Technical Information ..................................................13

Onyx USB Interfaces Speciﬁcations ........................................13

Onyx USB Interfaces Dimensions ...........................................14

Onyx USB Interfaces Block Diagrams .....................................15

Onyx USB Interfaces Limited Warranty ..........................................16

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o Plug-ins compatible with all DAWs (AAX/AU/VST/LinuxVST)

• Compatible with all major DAWs on Mac or PC

• 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg [Onyx Artist 1•2]

1.4 lbs / 0.6 kg [Onyx Producer 2•2]

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Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Onyx Artist 1•2

Combining high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters with premium Mackie analog circuitry and Built-Like-A-Tank™ hardware design, the bus-powered Onyx™ Artist 1•2 is perfect for singersongwriters, content creators, and mobile recording.

Quick Start

We realize that you can’t wait to hook up your Onyx USB Interface and try it out. Nevertheless, please take the time to read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until you’re good and ready.

1. PC users: install the latest driver.

Mac users: no driver required.

2. Turn down all knobs.

The Artist 1•2 features an Onyx mic pre with phantom power and a 1/4" line input with Hi-Z instrument switch for quick and easy recording. Plus, with zero-latency direct analog monitoring ensures you can always hear yourself in real time.

With the Onyx Artist 1•2, you have the power to capture your performance and experience media with pristine ﬁdelity at home or on the go. Your Creativity Without Limits – Onyx Series USB Audio Interfaces.

Onyx Producer 2•2

Combining high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters with premium Mackie analog circuitry and Built-Like-A-Tank™ hardware design, the bus-powered Onyx™ Producer 2•2 is perfect for home studios, mobile recording, and dual mic applications.

Featuring two XLR/TRS combo inputs with Onyx mic pres, each is equipped with phantom power and Hi-Z instrument switches for maximum versatility. Plus, with zero-latency direct analog monitoring ensures you can always hear yourself in real time. It also has built-in MIDI I/O for controllers, synths, and more.

3. Disengage all switches.

4. Plug signal sources into the interface, such as:

• Microphones plugged into the mic inputs. (Engage phantom power if needed.)

• Line-level sources such as keyboards, drum machines, or MP3 players plugged into the line-level inputs.

5. Connect cords from the line outs to powered speakers (or to an ampliﬁer connected to passive speakers).

6. Push the USB cable securely into the interface’s USB connector and plug the other end into any open USB slot of the computer.

7. Turn the computer on. Make sure the interface powers up.

8. Turn the powered studio monitors (or ampliﬁers) on.

9. Be sure that the volume of the input is the same as it would be during normal use.

10. Slowly bring up the monitor knob to a comfortable listening level.

With the Onyx Producer 2•2, you have the power to capture your performance and experience media with pristine ﬁdelity at home or on the go. Your Creativity Without Limits – Onyx Series USB Audio Interfaces.

Onyx Artist 1•2 and Onyx Producer 2•2 USB Interfaces

Onyx Artist 1•2 Hookup Diagram

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As you can see in this hookup diagram, the Onyx Artist 1•2 is the perfect tool for singer-songwriters. Let’s look at the inputs ﬁrst. In this example, a microphone is connected to XLR input 1 and a guitar to 1/4" input 2 (with the Hi-Z switch engaged).

The output section is as straightforward as the input section. Here we connected a pair of MR Series studio monitors to the L/R line output jacks and a pair of headphones are connected to the phones output jack. Lastly, a computer installed with your favorite DAW is connected to the USB port on the rear panel.

That was our part. The next part is up to you... writing and recording!

Typical Onyx Artist 1•2 Setup

Owner’s Manual

Onyx Producer 2•2 Hookup Diagram

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The Onyx Producer 2•2 is similar to the Onyx Artist 1•2, but with a few more bells and whistles. Here the Onyx Producer 2•2 is designed with the home studio engineer and/or mobile recording engineer in mind. Let’s look at the inputs ﬁrst. Just like with the Onyx Artist 1•2, a microphone is connected to XLR input 1 and a guitar to 1/4" input 2 (with the Hi-Z switch engaged).

As with the previous hookup diagram, the output section here is as straightforward as the input section. Here we connected a pair of XR Series studio monitors to the L/R line output jacks and a pair of headphones are connected to the phones output jack. Additionally, a computer installed with your

Onyx Artist 1•2 and Onyx Producer 2•2 USB Interfaces

favorite DAW is connected to the USB port on the rear panel.

Lastly, the only hookup difference between the two Onyx USB Interfaces. Here a synthesizer with MIDI I/O is connected to the MIDI I/O of the Onyx Producer 2•2.

That was our part. The next part is up to you... writing and recording!

Typical Onyx Producer 2•2 Setup

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