The Mackie Onyx 1640i is a 16-Channel mixer featuring an onboard firewire audio interface as well as boasting 16 premium microphone preamps. The Onyx 1640-i forms part of the new released Onyx-i Series mixers, which offer for the first time a very high quality, truly simple recording solution that will appeal to seasoned veterans and non-engineers alike. Onyx i-Series mixers also offer Pro Tools compatibility via an optional upgrade.
With the Mackie Onyx 1640i you can send all channels, aux sends or the master L/R straight to your computer for recording. Pre/post EQ taps on every channel allow you to integrate Mackie's renowned Perkins EQ into the record path. Plus, returns from your DAW are assignable to the control room section or straight back into a channel for mix integration.
Live sound recording could not be simpler with Onyx 1640i. The ability to record individual channels either wet or dry allows for studio quality multi-track recordings for later editing and mixdown. Or simply record the main mix, allowing for immediate creation of CDs right at the gig.
With all aux sends routable to your DAW, Onyx-i allows you to use your favorite plug-in as a realtime effect. Just route an aux send to your DAW, apply the plug-in and assign your DAW outputs to the control room or to a channel strip for instant integration into the mix. The Mackie Onyx 1640i features:
- 16-channel premium analog mixer
- Pro Tools compatibility
- 16 Onyx mic preamps
- 4-band dual sweep Perkins EQ
- 4 sub groups, 6 aux sends
- 16x16 assignable 24bit/96k FireWire