SIMPLICITY
FOR ANY HOME STUDIO
Inspired by the proven hardware design of our flagship Onyx-i Series mixers, the Onyx Blackjack Premium USB Audio Interface brings you studio quality sound and features via our flagship Onyx Mic Pres, Cirrus Logic®AD/DA converters, built-in DIs, phantom power and true analog hardware monitoring of inputs for hassle-free zero-latency tracking.
Review: Mackie Onyx Premium Firewire mixer - Duration. An Electro-Acoustic Guitar plugged in to a Mackie Onyx Blackjack Recording Interface - Duration: 2:36. Steven Mackenzie 21,018 views. Mackie Onyx Blackjack This is sort of a 2-sided review.because in many ways this is a great product, but in one very large way it isn't. (At least not yet.read on.) The good: Mackie built a great little 2x2 box that's compact, built like a Brinks truck, and featuring their killer-for-the-dollars Onyx preamps.
Mackie Onyx Blackjack - Reviews, Prices, Specs and Alternatives. Mackie Onyx Blackjack. Show listings Show reviews. Compare Mackie Onyx Blackjack with: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Universal Audio Apollo Twin. Other audio interface. The Mackie Onyx Blackjack is a very small interface that is a 2 in and 2 out USB unit. The latency is suppose to be zero but I could hear a very small amount of latency while listening to play back and it was really irritating me. Mackie Onyx 800R - moosers's review. The Mackie Onyx-800R is a set of eight microphone preamplifiers.
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Features
Raising the standard for compact recording interfaces.
fidelity
Mackie Onyx Driver
Boutique-Quality Onyx Preamps
Found on our most expensive studio consoles, Onyx pres are designed to meet or surpass expensive, esoteric standalone mic pres in terms of fidelity, headroom and transparency –as well as improved radio frequency (RFI) rejection and ultra-wide dynamic range. And with a full 60dB of available gain, would-be competitors are left in the dust.
dynamic
High-Quality AD/DA Conversion
The Onyx Blackjack uses Cirrus Logic®converters offering 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted) –a specification other companies sometimes charge thousands of dollars to achieve. Our preamp circuitry is aligned precisely with the onboard analog-to-digital conversion to always provide you with the most headroom and the lowest noise and distortion possible.
smart
Onyx Blackjack Windows 10
Zero Latency Recording
Featuring a true analog monitoring path directly from the preamps to your studio monitors and headphones means you can track while listening in either mono or stereo to the direct analog source with zero routing. Not only that, it also means you can adjust your buffer settings to maximize your computer’s processing ability.
handy
Professional Tools
Both channels deliver 48V phantom power, so you can use studio-quality condenser mics with no problem. The studio monitor and headphone outputs have independent level controls for maximum flexibility. Plus, the Onyx Blackjack is bus-powered via USB, so there’s no power supply to lose or another cable cluttering your workspace. It also comes with Mackie’s Tracktion Music Production software, so you can get started recording right away.
flexible
No Direct Box Needed
Both channels double as built-in Dis which is perfect for direct connection of guitars, basses, keyboards, drum machines, etc. Having a built-in DI is great when you just want to plug in to record a quick riff or synth sound without the fuss of dealing with a traditional DI, and not having to carry a DI or two can make a big difference if you need to pack light.
easy
Ergonomic
Onyx Blackjack features a sleek, powder-coated all-metal chassis that is truly “Built-Like-A-Tank”and sits with a 25-degree inclination, allowing for full view of all controls at all times, meaning more recording time and less hassle.
Applications
from studio to on-location recording
Even at such a small size, the Onyx Blackjack doesn’t compromise when it comes to sound quality, making it perfect for home studios or mobile recording applications that require a small interface with big studio sound. Being bus powered means you can take it anywhere your laptop can go for the freedom to capture beautiful recordings anywhere with the clarity and low-noise performance of the proven Onyx mic pres and the fidelity of high end Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters.
Manuals
Owners Manual
Quick Start Guide
SPECS
SUPPORT DOCS
SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE
Mackie Onyx Blackjack
DRIVERS
PC: Windows XP SP2 to to Windows 7
Mac: Mac OS X 10.5 to OS X 10.8
Mac: Mac OS X 10.5 to OS X 10.8
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Onyx Driver Compatibility
If you need to quickly see which driver you need to install on your system for your mixer or interface, you can cross reference it with your operating system using this chart.
XP | XP Service Pack 2 | XP Service Pack 3 | Vista | Vista Service Pack 2 | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Mac OS 10.5 - 10.6.7 | Mac OS 10.6.8 - 10.8 | |
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Onyx-i Serials Beginning with 204 | Not Supported | Not Supported | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | Not Supported | Mac v4.1 |
Onyx-i Serials Beginning with 003 | Not Supported | PC v1.7 | PC v1.9 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.9 | PC v1.7 | Not Supported | Mac Core Audio | Mac Core Audio |
Onyx FireWire Option Card | v1.1.1 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | Not Supported | Mac Core Audio | Mac Core Audio |
Onyx Blackbird | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PC v4.1 | PCv4.1 | PC v4.1 | Mac v3.5.2 | Mac v4.1 |
Onyx Blackjack | Not Supported | USB PC v3 | USB PC v3 | USB PC v3 | USB PC v3 | USB PC v3 | Not Supported | Mac Core Audio | Mac v4.1 |
Onyx Satellite | Not Supported | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | PC v1.7 | Not Supported | Mac Core Audio | Mac Core Audio |
*PC Driver v1.9 and Mac OS Core Audio for Onyx-i mixers do not support device aggregation. This means you cannot connect multiple Onyx-i devices to the same computer for simultanous use. Similarily, you cannot aggregate Onyx-i mixers with Onyx Blackbirds.
*Drive v4.1.0 + Control Panel v1.0.0 do support device aggregation on PC and Mac with other Onyx-i mixers, as well as Onyx Blackbirds (up to four devices). Note that if you are connecting an Onyx-i mixer to a PC or Mac by itself, the above PC or Mac driver is the appropriate driver for that setup. However, if you are planning to aggregate the Onyx-i mixer with an Onyx Blackbird, you will need the latest driver and control panel for the Onyx Blackbird which installs the Onyx Blackbird control panel and allows you to aggregate it with other Onyx-i mixers starting with the serial number 204.
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