Product Overview
Mackie's Onyx Artist 1•2 is a 2x2 USB Audio Interface equipped with 24-bit/192kHz converters and Built-Like-A-Tank™ hardware design making it an ideal companion for recording on the fly. Record quickly and easily with the Onyx mic pre with phantom power and a 1/4" line input with Hi-Z instrument switch. Zero-latency direct analog monitoring lets you hear yourself in real-time. This comes with Waveform OEM™ Music Production Software, and DAW Essentials Collection Plug-Ins Included.
Great for use in the studio for high-quality recording or on the go with it's small size and rugged exterior, Onyx Artist 1•2 provides everything you need for simple recording of two channels directly to your DAW.
Features
- Boutique-quality Onyx™ mic preamp with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range
- 48V Phantom Power for use with studio condenser mics
- 1/4” TRS input with Hi-Z switch for connecting guitar, bass, and more
- High-resolution 2 in x 2 out 24-bit, 192 kHz recording
- Zero-latency direct analog monitoring of inputs via powerful headphone output
- Dedicated outputs for connecting studio monitors
- Bus-powered for easy mobile recording
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- Built-Like-A-Tank™ design to survive day-to-day abuse
- Waveform OEM™ Music Production Software + DAW Essentials Collection Plug-Ins Included
- 16 plug-ins including Equaliser, Compressor, Reverber8, Limiter, Auto Filter, and more
- Plug-ins compatible with all DAWs (AAX/AU/VST/LinuxVST)
Specifications
- Frequency Response (minimum gain, +4 dBu / -6 dBFS input):
- All Inputs: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- All Outputs: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Noise Characteristics (RMS, 10 Hz - 22 kHz)
- Mic Inputs: < -100 dBFS
- Line Inputs: < -100 dBFS
- Instrument Input: < -100 dBFS
- Line Outputs, Balanced: < -85 dBu
- Headphone Outputs: < -75 dBu
- Distortion (THD) (+4 dBu / -6 dBFS, 1 kHz input, minimum gain):
- Mic Input: < 0.001%
- Line Input: < 0.005%
- Instrument Input: < 0.005%
- Line Outputs, Balanced: < 0.001%
- Headphone Outputs: < 0.002%
- Maximum Levels (0 dBFS, 1 kHz):
- Mic Input, gain at minimum: +11 dBu
- Line Input, gain at minimum: +24 dBu
- Instrument Input, gain at minimum: +24 dBu
- Line Outputs, volume at maximum: +10 dBu
- Headphone Outputs, volume at maximum: +10 dBu
- Input Type: Female XLR balanced/unbalanced, female 1/4" balanced/unbalanced
- Output Type: Female 1/4" balanced/unbalanced
- USB Format: 2.0, 24-bit, 192 kHz
- Power Requirements: USB bus powered (5V, up to 500 mA)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.0" x 4.5" x 6.4"
- Weight: 1.1 lbs.
