Mackie Onyx 32.4 Premium 32-Channel
Analog Live Sound Mixing Console
The new Onyx 32.4 live sound mixing console upgrades the
performance and functionality of the legendary Mackie SR32•4 while retaining its
convenient 32-channel footprint.
The greatly enhanced Onyx feature set includes 100mm Panasonic faders, all-new
mic preamps, completely redesigned analog circuitry, new Perkins EQ, and a built
in assignable stereo compressor/limiter section - all at a price that won't
break the bank.
All-new design for superior sound
In developing the Onyx 32.4, Mackie's team of analog engineers utilized the
highest-quality components available - from premium op-amps to IC chips costing
exponentially more than those used in previous designs. All-new summing bus
circuitry was designed from the ground up to maximize headroom, and the entire
signal chain was electronically balanced from input to output, offering big,
full-range sound and lower noise than any mixer in it's class. Most
significantly, premium Onyx mic preamps, Perkins EQ circuitry, and a new THAT
Corporation 4301 assignable stereo compressor/limiter chip were custom tailored
specifically for the Onyx 32.4.
Boutique quality preamps
Although Mackie's previous-generation XDR mic preamps set new standards for both
quality and performance, the next-generation Onyx mic preamps offer even greater
fidelity, headroom and transparency - as well as better radio frequency (RFI)
rejection and wider dynamic range than ever before. With specs like 123dB total
dynamic range, -129.5 dBm equivalent input noise, and 0.0007% total harmonic
distortion, Onyx preamps can easily hold their own against boutique standalone
preamps.
Perkins EQ: "British" sound with greater filter control
Mackie enlisted veteran audio engineer Cal Perkins to develop the EQ circuitry
for the Onyx 32.4. Perkins EQ circuitry takes the classic Wein Bridge circuit
topology used in British mixing desks of the '60s and '70s and gives it greater
filter and phase shift control. The end result is a very effective and extremely
musical 4-band EQ with sweepable low- and high-mids - perfect for the throes of
live sound mixing.
Assignable onboard stereo compressor/limiter section
Sound engineers have long used master compressor/limiters to smooth out live
sound mixes, maximizing the performance of any sound system. Mackie integrated a
high-quality master compressor/limiter chip from THAT Corporation into the Onyx
32.4. This assignable analog stereo compressor/limiter chip was designed and
manufactured in the US by veteran analog engineers, offering true RMS detection
and auto make-up gain for extremely accurate and musical results. It features
independent Threshold, Ratio and Fast/Slow Attack controls, and can be assigned
post-fader to the L/R main mix (for system limiting and protection) or pre-fader
to Group 1/2 or 3/4 outputs (for grouped signal compression, like drums or
background vocals). This reduces the hassle and expense of separate outboard
processing.
Master section
If total control over signal routing, talk back/monitor mixing, and external
effects processing is what you seek, then look no further - the Onyx 4-Bus
Series Master section has everything you've come to expect from a Mackie mixing
console and more. The onboard 6 x 2 Matrix Mixer is the solution to the
not-enough monitor send" blues. Not only can you use the Aux Sends to generate
up to 6 monitor mixes, but the Matrix Mixer can be used to generate 2 additional
independent mixes—ideal for IEM (in-ear monitor) systems, cry rooms, green rooms
or other zoned outputs. Visual monitoring of Solo, Main output and
compression/limiting is expertly handled via 4, giant 12-segment LED ladders.
And even the Sub Groups feature 4-segment LEDs, so you know what signal levels
are at glance.
Mackie Onyx 32.4 Premium 32-Channel Analog
Live Sound Mixing Console Features:
- 32-channel premium analog mixer
- 32 Onyx microphone preamps
- 4-band Perkins EQ
- 6 x 2 matrix provides 2 additional mixes
- 6 Aux sends with pre/post switches
- 100mm Panasonic faders
- Built-in stereo compressor/limiter
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