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16x16 FireWire Recording Interface

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Mackie : ONYX BLACKBIRD

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The Onyx Blackbird from Mackie is a 16 x 16 FireWire recording Interface featuring eight boutique-quality Onyx preamps and high-end 24-bit/96kHz conversion in a single space, rack-mount chassis. The analog to digital converters offer 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted) and the preamp circuitry is aligned precisely with the conversion to always provide the best headroom and the lowest noise and distortion possible.

Two front-panel "Super Channels" provide quick access to crucial recording tools and feature true analog hardware monitoring, in both mono and stereo, for hassle-free zero-latency recording. The additional microphone inputs, 8 x 8 ADAT and Wordclock I/O provide easy integration into any digital or analog setup. Phantom power is available across all 8 channels and the "Super Channels" can accept Hi-Z inputs for recording guitars, basses and other instruments.

ONYX BLACKBIRD features include:

  • Eight boutique-quality Onyx microphone preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range
  • High-headroom design with ultra-low noise and distortion
  • Professional 16 x 16 24-bit/96kHz recording/playback
  • Flexible FireWire routing (route any input to any output)
  • 8 x 8 ADAT I/O for ultimate expandability
  • Wordclock I/O for studio and live integration
  • High-end Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters with 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
  • JetPLL jitter elimination technology
  • Compatible with most major DAWs (Pro Tools 9, Logic, SONAR, Cubase, Ableton Live, Final Cut Pro, and more
  • Powerful and flexible "Super Channels"
  • Front panel connectivity for easy access
  • True analog hardware monitoring of inputs, in mono or stereo, for easy zero-latency recording
  • 80Hz low-cut switches
  • 48V phantom power on all inputs for use with condenser microphones
  • Built-in DI for direct connection of guitars, bass, other electronic instruments
  • Inserts for outboard processing gear
  • Functions as an eight input standalone preamp with up to 96kHz ADAT (S/MUX II) outputs
  • Studio monitor, main and alternative outputs with independent level control and source selection
  • Two headphone outputs with independent level control and source selection
  • Includes powerful Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer
  • Quickly set up independent mixes for headphones and more
  • Easily aggregate up to four units on Mac or PC
  • Heavy duty and ergonomic chassis design
  • Includes Tracktion 3 music production software for Mac or Windows
ADC 24-bit

Dynamic Range: 114dB typical, 10Hz to 20kHz, A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0006% typical, 0.0011% maximum, 10Hz to 20kHz, -1dBFS

DAC 24-bit

Dynamic Range: 114dB typical, 10Hz to 20kHz, A-weighted
THD + N: 0.001% typical, 0.002% maximum, 10Hz to 20kHz, -0dBFS

Inputs Analog
2 x XLR/TRS Combi Microphone/Line (front panel)
6 x XLR/TRS Combi Microphone/Line (rear panel)
2 x 1/4" TRS phone Inserts (front panel)

Digital
2 x TOSLink ADAT Lightpipe (SMUX support)
1 x BNC Wordclock

Outputs Analog
6 x 1/4" TRS phone Balanced Line (rear panel)
2 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone (front panel)

Digital
2 x TOSLink ADAT Lightpipe (SMUX support)
1 x BNC Wordclock

MIDI No
Connectivity FireWire
Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz
Buffer Size 64 (44.1 and 48kHz only), 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 3072
Input Level Microphone
Maximum: +22dBu (gain @ minimum)
Maximum: -38dBudBu (gain @ maximum)

Line
Maximum: +22dBu (gain @ -20dB)

Instrument
Maximum: +22dBu (gain @ -20dB)

Input Impedance Microphone
2.8kΩ

Line
30kΩ balanced
15kΩ unbalanced

H-Z
1MΩ

Gain Range Microphone
60dB
Output Level +22dBu
Output Impedance Phones
25Ω

Channel Inserts
150Ω

All Other
300Ω

THD + N Microphone to Insert, 20Hz to 20kHz, 20Hz to 80kHz bandwidth:
0.001% (+4dBu In, unity gain, +4dBu Out

Line to Insert, 20Hz to 20kHz, 20Hz to 80kHz bandwidth:
0.0015% (+4dBu In, unity gain, +4dBu Out)

FireWire Through, +4dBu microphone input, to Blackbird Control, routed to Main Output, all gain stages unity, 20Hz to 20kHz:
0.004% (all inputs muted except active channel
0.006% (no analog inputes muted)

Noise EIN, microphone @ insert, 150Ω source impedance, 20Hz to 20kHz:
-127dBu (maximum gain)
126.5dBu (40dB gain)

EIN, microphone @ insert, 50Ω source impedance, A-weighted:
130.5dBu (maximum gain)
130dBu (40dB gain)

Output Noise @ unity gain:
-91dBu (95dB SNR, reference +4dBu), A-weighted

FireWire Through (record + playback) dynamic range:
111.5dB, (reference +22dBu maximum output level), A-weighted

Crosstalk Main Out, direct monitor knob at minimum:
-87dBu (1kHz relative to +0dbu, 20Hz to 20kHz BW, unweighted)

Main Out, direct monitor and monitor knob at minimum:
-108dBu (1kHz relative to +0dbu, 20Hz to 20kHz BW, unweighted)

Main Out, direct monitor knob at maximum, monitor knob at minimum:
-82dBu (1kHz relative to +0dbu, 20Hz to 20kHz BW, unweighted)

CMRR Microphone Input to Insert, maximum gain, 150Ω termination:
>-70dB @ 1kHz
Frequency Response Microphone to Insert:
<10Hz to 150kHz, +0.0dB/-1.0dB

Microphone to Monitor or Main Outs (direct monitor analog-only path), unity gain for XLR input:
<10Hz to 80kHz, +0.0dB/-1.0dB

Line to Monitor or Main Outs (direct monitor analog-only path), unity gain for 1/4" TRS input:
<10Hz to 22kHz, +0.0dB/-1.0dB

FireWire Through, microphone input to any output, unity gain:
20Hz to 20kHz, -3.0dB @21kHz (44.1kHz)
20Hz to 20kHz, -3.0dB @45kHz (96kHz)

Meters Bi-color channel meters
Power Supply Universal internal power supply, 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 25W
System Requirements Mac
PowerPC G4 or Intel processor
OS X 10.5.0 (Intel and PPC), OS X 10.6 (Intel)
512GB RAM
FireWire port

PC
Pentium IV, Celeron or AMD Athlon XP
Windows XP SP2 , Vista (32- or 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
512MB RAM
FireWire port

Dimensions 19 x 10.2 x 1.8" (483 x 260 x 46mm)
Weight 8.2 lb (3.7kg)
Specialties Includes Tracktion 3 software for Windows or Mac


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