Mackie Onyx-i Series

Mackie announced the launch of its Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers, with analog features and built-in 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O.

Onyx-i FireWire mixers can be used with all major DAWs, and are qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8*, according to the company.

The new Onyx-i Series mixers feature FireWire integration and analog features like Onyx mic preamps and Perkins EQ. Users can choose to implement the Perkins EQ into the recording path, and can also choose to record auxes, groups (1640i) and the master L/R signal. The Onyx 1640i incorporates a 16×16 FireWire interface, allowing the user to return up to 16 DAW channels back into the channel strips for a tape-style mixdown.

Pricing & Availability
The Mackie Onyx-i Series (820i, 1220i, 1620i and 1640i) will be available globally in September 2009.

The 820i will have a U.S. MSRP of $469.99 (€599 inc. tax, £520 inc. vat), the 1220i will have a U.S. MSRP of $899.99 (€799 inc tax, £699 inc. vat), the 1620i will have a U.S. MSRP of $1299.99 (€1099 inc. tax, £949 inc. vat) and the Onyx 1640i will have a U.S. MSRP of $2199.99 (€1899 inc. tax, £1649 inc. vat).

*The Onyx-i Series Mixers are qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8. Mackie will release a driver (via www.mackie.com) together with full details of how to use the Onyx-i Series with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 in the coming weeks.