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Onyx 1620i PREMIUM PRODUCTION MIXER WITH FIREWIRE

FEATURES:■ 16-channel premium analog mixer with integrated 24-bit / 96 kHz FireWire I/O

■ Eight Onyx boutique quality mic preamps

■ 4-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on mic/line channels

■ 3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels

■ 16x2 FireWire routing, including aux sends, main L/R and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels

■ Compatible with most major DAWs •ProTools® 9 / M-Powered™ 8 •Logic® •SONAR™ •Cubase® •Ableton® Live •FinalCutPro®

•...andmore

■ Four aux sends with pre/post assignment

■ Smooth60mmchannelandmasterfaders

■ Built-in DI on first two channels for direct connection ofguitars,bass,etc.

■ Individual 48V phantom power switches on all mic inputs

■ Talkbacksectionwithbuiltinmicandflexiblerouting

■ “Planet-Earth” switching power supply for worldwide use

■ Optional rack kit available

■ IncludesTracktion3™MusicProductionSoftware for Mac or PC

Onyx 1620iThe Onyx 1620i features eight full mono mic/line channels (each with 4-band dual sweep Perkins EQ), four stereo channels (each with 3-band Perkins EQ), four aux sends on all channels with pre/post capability and a powerful master section.

The Onyx 1620i is equipped with 16x2 FireWire capability, allowing all channels, aux sends and main L/R to be routed to any desired DAW, including Pro Tools® 9 and M-Powered™ 8. The FireWire output from the computer may be brought back straight into a channel strip for easy mix integration. FireWire aggregation allows multiple Onyx 1620i mixers to be connected.

Each mono channel has an Onyx mic preamp, phantom power, an input Gain control with 60 dB of gain, a sharp 18 dB/octave, 75 Hz Low Cut filter, Pan, Mute, Solo, a 60mm fader and a Channel Insert jack for connecting an external processor.

There are built-in DIs on the first two channels for direct connection of guitars or bass and a dedicated talkback section for easy communication with band members on stage or during recording sessions.

Other features include a stereo tape input and output, a 1/4-inch stereo headphone jack, stereo 12-segment LED meters and XLR and TRS stereo output jacks.

The Control Room/Phones section has its own level control, outputs and input matrix for selecting any combination of Main Mix, Tape In and Alt 3-4.

Despite its large channel count, the Onyx 1620i is compact and rack mountable. Plus, it’s a Mackie which means it is “Built-Like-A-Tank” and will survive years of abuse.

APPLICATIONSLive sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multitrack studio and field recording, video post-production, multimedia applications, broadcast, and many, many more.

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Onyx 1620i SPECIFICATIONSNoise CharacteristicsEquivalent Input Noise (EIN) (mic input at insert, 150 source impedance, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) 60 dB (max) gain: –127 dBu 40 dB gain: –126.5 dBu

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) (mic input at insert, 50 source impedance, A-weighted) 60 dB (max) gain: –130.5 dBu 40 dB gain: –130 dBu

Output Noise (1/4" Main out, all channels assigned to main, Gain knobs at unity, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) Main Mix knob down, channel Level knobs down: –102 dBu (–106 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs down: –92 dBu (–96 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs unity: –88 dBu (–92 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu)

FireWire Through (Record + Playback) Dynamic Range (0 dBu in, mic input to FireWire send, returned to Control Room, all gain stages at unity, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) 44.1 kHz sample rate: –104 dB 96 kHz sample rate: –106.5 dB

Frequency ResponseMic input to any output (all gain stages at unity, +0 / –0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Stereo channel line input to any output (all gain stages at unity, +0 / –0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz

FireWire in and out (mic input to FireWire send, returned to Control Room, all gain stages at unity): 44.1 kHz sample rate (+/–0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz –3 dB at 21 kHz 96 kHz sample rate (+/–0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz –3 dB at 45 kHz

Distortion (THD+N)(20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth)

Mic input at insert (+4 dBu in, 0 dB gain, +4 dBu out) 0.0057%

Mic input at insert (–36 dBu in, +40 dB gain, +4 dBu out) 0.017%

Stereo channel line input to any output (+4 dBu in, all gain stages at unity, +4 dBu out) 0.005%

FireWire in and out (+4 dBu in, mic input to FireWire send, returned to Control Room, all gain stages at unity) 44.1 kHz sample rate: 0.01%, (20 Hz to 2 kHz) 0.02%, (2 kHz to 20 kHz) 96 kHz sample rate: 0.01%, (10 Hz to 1 kHz) 0.03%, (1 kHz to 47 kHz)

Attenuation and CrosstalkMain Mix knob down, 1 kHz –85 dBu

Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged, 1 kHz –88 dBu

Channel Level knob down, 1 kHz –87 dBu

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)Mic input to insert, max gain, 1 kHz –60 dB

Maximum Input LevelsMic input, gain at min (0 dB) +22 dBu

Mic input, gain at max (60 dB) –38 dBu

Line input, gain at –20 dB +22 dBu

Instrument input, gain at –20 dB +22 dBu

Tape input +12 dBu

Aux return +22 dBu

Maximum Output LevelsAll outputs +22 dBu

EqualizationMono Channels Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Lo-Mid frequency 100 Hz to 2 kHz Lo-Mid gain ±15 dB Hi-Mid frequency 400 Hz to 8 kHz Hi-Mid gain ±15 dB High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz

Stereo Channels Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Mid ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz

FireWireSample Rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Buffer Size 32 (44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only), 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 samples

Resolution 24-bit

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Meters2-segment pre-fader channel meters OL (+18 dBu), –20 dBu

12-segment pre-fader OL (+20 dBu), +15, +10, Control Room meters +6, +3, 0, –2, –4, –7, –10, –20, –30 (0 dB = 0 dBu)

Input ImpedanceMic input 2.8 k balanced

Hi-Z input 1 M unbalanced

Mono channel line input 30 k balanced 15 k unbalanced

Stereo channel line input 20 k balanced 10 k unbalanced

Output ImpedanceMain XLR output 100 balanced

Phones output 25 unbalanced

Channel Inserts 150 unbalanced

Tape Output 2 k unbalanced

All other outputs 300 balanced

AC Power RequirementsPower Consumption 40 watts

Universal AC Power Supply 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz

Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C 32˚ – 104˚F

Physical Properties (packaged product)Height 10.0 in / 254 mm

Width 22.5 in / 572 mm

Depth 23.0 in / 584 mm

Shipping Weight 24.5 lb / 11.1 kg

Physical Properties (product)Height 19.1 in / 485 mm

Width 16.6 in / 422 mm

Depth 4.3 in / 110 mm

Net Weight 20.0 lb / 9.1 kg

OptionsRackmount Kit 0031911-00

Mixer Bag 0032347

Ordering InformationOnyx 1620i 16-Channel Premium Mixer with FireWire, US P/N 0031077-00

Onyx 1620i 16-Channel Premium Mixer with FireWire, EU P/N 0031077-01

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1. WEIGHT APPROX. 20.0 lb [9.1 kg].2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 24.5 lb [11.1 kg].

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SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO

MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE

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PREMIUM FIREWIRE RECORDING MIXER

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Part No. SW0884 Rev. A 06/11

SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO

MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE

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PREMIUM FIREWIRE RECORDING MIXER

Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. “Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.

©2011 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Electronic files for this product are available at: www.mackie.comSpecification Sheet Onyx1620i_SS.PDF

Owner’s Manual Onyx1620i_OM.PDF

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