Mackie Onyx 800R 8-Channel Preamp
w/192kHz Digital Out
The Mackie Onyx 800R 8-Channel Preamp w/192kHz Digital Out
gives you outstanding studio performance. This one rackmount unit features 8
flagship Onyx preamps, audiophile-grade components, analog circuitry, and rugged
professional build quality. Variable input impedance; front-panel mic/line
switches on every channel; 2 front-panel instrument input jacks; and low cut,
phase, and phantom power on every channel deliver flexibility. Immaculate
digital connectivity via AES/EBU, ADAT lightpipe, and S/PDIF featuring
24-bit/192kHz A/D converters built to be the best in the industry.
8 channels of fantastic-sounding preamps
The Onyx 800R is equipped with 8 of Mackie's flagship Onyx mic preamps which
meet or surpass the fidelity and dynamic range of ultra-expensive one- or
2-channel models but at a much more reasonable cost. Onyx preamps are clear and
extremely detailed, with a full-spectrum sound that's absolutely faithful to
whatever microphone you're using. Specifically, the Onyx 800R delivers a
whopping 123dB of dynamic range and an amazingly low 0.0007% THD. Withÿthis
degree of sonic transparency and multiple analog and digital output formats, the
Onyx 800R makes an ideal audio interface for direct tracking to MDM, HDR, or
software recording applications.
24-bit/192kHz digital output
The 800R's sample rate selector allows you to choose 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,
176.4, or 192kHz sample rates or an external clock from the rear panel. You can
also select between 24-bit or 16-bit dithered word lengths at the digital
outputs. Digital outputs are provided on 2 optical TOSlink connectors using the
ADAT lightpipe digital audio format.
AES/EBU or S/PDIF formats are available on a DB25 connector, with selection
buttons for impedance, pro or consumer status bits, and single-wire (2-channel)
or dual-wire (single-channel) operation.
Variable mic impedance
Channels one and 2 feature an Impedance Select switch, which lets you fine-tune
the mic preamp for a wide variety of microphone types. Variable impedance gives
you the ability to dial in various sweet spots. The result is multiple sound
choices from the same microphone. It also helps you achieve optimum performance
from certain types of microphones that may have nonstandard impedance values
such as ribbon microphones or older tube microphones.
Mid/side decoder unlocks stereo mysteries
Channels one and 2 also provide the option of engaging a decoder for mid-side
stereo miking. For the uninitiated, mid-side (or M-S) stereo miking technique
not only provides a stereo image of the source, but also allows you to adjust
the width of the image by varying the balance between the mid (or mono) and side
signals. Mid-side requires the use of 2 microphones, one with a cardioid pickup
and one with a figure-8 (bidirectional) pattern. The cardioid microphone (mid)
faces forward toward the center of the sound source, while the figure-8 (side)
microphone's 2 elements face sideways, perpendicular to the mid microphone.
And for your additional convenience...
Channels 7 and 8 feature high-impedance instrument inputs so you can connect an
acoustic, electric, or bass guitar directly to the mic preamp, eliminating the
need for an external direct box. Each channel also has a mic/line switch, a
polarity reverse switch, individual 48V phantom power switch, low-cut filter
switch, and a gain control. As for the rear panel, it provides individual XLR
balanced mic input connectors for each channel and balanced line inputs on a
DB25 connector. Finally, analog balanced line outputs are also provided on a
DB25 connector.
Mackie Onyx 800R 8-Channel Preamp w/192kHz
Digital Out Features:
- 8-channel rackmount preamp
- Onyx preamps
- Variable Microphone Input Impedance control
- Simultaneous analog and 24-bit/192k digital connectivity
- AES/EBU, ADAT lightpipe, and S/PDIF
- Front-panel mic/line switches on every channel
- 2 front-panel Instrument input jacks
- Individual Low Cut, Phase, and Phantom Power control on every channel
- 24-bit/192kHz A/D converters
- Audiophile-grade components
- Analog circuitry
- Rugged professional build quality
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