Musicians, artists, engineers, and broadcast studios looking for a professional-quality compact mixing solution for live audio, home recording, and content creation should look no further than the Mackie Onyx12, a 12-channel mixer with 24-bit / 96 kHz 14x4 multitrack recording and high-gain Onyx preamps.

The Onyx12 is packed with features including British-style Perkins EQ, powerful DSP effects, a full-color display, and integrated stereo recording and playback from an SD card. The mixer provides an end-to-end ultralow-noise design, which delivers the sound quality professionals demand.

Classic Sound, Modern Performance

Award-winning Onyx mic preamps provide up to 60 dB of gain
Premium analog circuitry delivers studio-quality sound and keeps noise to a minimum
Analog/USB channel strips with flexible routing
Legendary Perkins British-style EQ with sweepable midrange offers classic sounds of the '60s and '70s
Robust digital effect engine, including user-customizable reverbs, delays, and more, with a dedicated FX EQ

Record and Playback via SD Card or USB

High-resolution 96 kHz / 24-bit multitrack (14x4) recording to Mac/PC via USB
Direct to SD card stereo (2x2) recording and playback
Channel-assignable 4-track USB return (2 stereo pairs)
Send your Main Mix to USB via a dedicated switch

Studio Command Full-Color Display and Single-Knob Interface

Easy navigation of FX parameters, onboard SD recording, and playback
Visually browse files on the SD card via the built-in display
Dedicated physical buttons for Previous, Next, Record, and Play/Pause
Store up to 6 user FX presets for easy recall

Professional High-Resolution FX Processor

Utilize built-in effects for live performances, streams, and beyond
Reverb, delay, chorus, and more
Dial in the perfect sound with adjustable parameters and dedicated EQ
Built-in effects presets provide that finishing touch out of the box

Bluetooth Streaming for Wireless Audio Streaming

Pair your Bluetooth enabled device and stream audio directly to a channel on the mixer
Streamed audio can be routed to Aux Sends and the Main Mix

Powerful Mixing Toolkit

3-band Perkins EQ with on/off hard bypass switch on all channels
Hi-Z switch allows direct connection of guitars, basses, and other instruments
100 Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power on all mic channels
Stereo 3.5mm input and Bluetooth streaming
Stereo line inputs
Aux/monitor outputs with dedicated per-channel send control
Dedicated Control Room outputs
Headphone output with dedicated level control
L/R Assign switch per channel
12-segment stereo meters
Overload indicators on all channels
PFL/AFL channel solo
Footswitch input for FX Mute (footswitch not included)

Powerful Software and Plug-ins

Waveform OEM recording software and plug-in bundle
DAW Essentials Bundle for Waveform OEM, with 16 powerful plugins like Equalizer, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter

Rugged Chassis and Professional Design

Backlit Mute and Solo buttons provide a positive tactile feel and clear visual feedback
Sealed rotary encoder resists dust and grime
Built-like-a-tank heavy-duty steel chassis
High-visibility, high-contrast controls
Rugged, QuickGrip side cheeks offer convenient mobility and protection

Specifications

Mixer

Number of Analog Input Channels	14 (8 Mono / 5 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps	8
Analog Output Channels	2 x Stereo Master Output 2 x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output 2 x Mono Aux Send Output 1 x Mono FX Send Output 1 x Stereo Headphone Output
Mix Routing	1 x Stereo Main Mix per Mono Input Channel, Stereo Input Channel, Aux Bus/Subgroup
Faders & Level Adjustment	9 x 2.4" / 60 mm Channel Fader 1 x 2.4" / 60 mm FX Fader 2 x 2.4" / 60 mm Bus/Subgroup Fader 1 x 2.4" / 60 mm Master Fader
Meters	Main Meter: 2 x 12-Segment LED
Meter Range	-30 dB to +20 dB Peak/Clip

Built-In Amplifier

Input Pad	None
Input Polarity	None
Dynamic Processing	None
Sidechain Filters	None
EQ	3-Band Semi-Parametric (Mono Channels) 3-Band Shelving/Notch/Peak
EQ Parameters	Mono Channels: High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid: ±15 dB at 100 Hz to 8 kHz Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz Stereo Channels: High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz
Graphic EQ	None
Filters	Input Channels: 1 x High-Pass: 100 Hz
Solo/Mute	Solo per Input Channel Mute per Input Channel, Bus, FX Bus, Master
Built-In Effects	Yes

Digital Audio

Sample Rates	96 kHz
Bit Depth	24-Bit

Connectivity

Analog Inputs	8 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Line Insert 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 10 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Line Input (4 Stereo Pairs) 1 x 1/4" TRS Footswitch Input
Analog Outputs	2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Monitor Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mono Aux/Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced FX Send
Phantom Power	+48 V (Applied to All Inputs)
Digital I/O	None
MIDI I/O	None
USB	1 x USB-B (Audio Playback, Host Connection, Recording)

Recording

Max Multitrack Recording	14 Tracks
Media Support	SD

Power

AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
AC Power I/O	1 x IEC Input
Power Consumption	40 W

Physical

Rack Mountable	No
Dimensions	14 x 14.8 x 4.5" / 355.6 x 375.9 x 114.3 mm
Weight	12.7 lb / 5.8 kg

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Mackie ONYX12 12-Channel Premium Analog Mixer with Multitrack USB

Product Description

Mackie ONYX12 12-Channel Premium Analog Mixer with Multitrack USB

Overview

Classic Sound, Modern Performance

Record and Playback via SD Card or USB

Studio Command Full-Color Display and Single-Knob Interface

Professional High-Resolution FX Processor

Bluetooth Streaming for Wireless Audio Streaming

Powerful Mixing Toolkit

Powerful Software and Plug-ins

Rugged Chassis and Professional Design

Specifications

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