Mackie has long been regarded as one of the premier manufactures of top-end pro-audio devices. And while they might be best known for their mixers and monitors, the Mackie Onyx USB Audio Interface range solidifies their position in the recording market.
The Onyx series is the ideal solution for anyone who wants to build a home studio, or who needs uncompromising audio quality for live streaming. The easy to use USB interface means that even your technologically impaired grandparents would be able to figure out how to use these sound cards.
Thanks to the Mackie Onyx USB Audio Interface Range, you’ll be able to record yourself from the day you take it home. And with Mackie’s proprietary Built-Like-A-Tank™ design, the Onyx range will stand the test of time.
What makes them tick?
Combining high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters with premium Mackie Onyx microphone pre-amps and Built-Like-A-Tank™ hardware design, the bus-powered Onyx Series USB Audio Interfaces give you the power to capture your best performance and experience media with pristine fidelity at home or on the go.
Analog Circuitry
Thanks to the premium Onyx mic preamps, the Onyx interfaces deliver studio-quality sound with maximum headroom and ultra-low noise.
Direct Monitoring
With analog monitoring signal paths that link your inputs directly to your studio monitors or headphones, the Onyx interfaces offer true zero-latency monitoring.
Built Like a Tank
Mackie’s Built-Like-A-Tank design philosophy is evidently clear in this series, with a solid all-metal enclosure and extended wear potentiometers.
Waveform OEM Recording Software
Mackie have included a full-featured DAW in the form of Waveform OEM.
DAW Essentials Collection
along with Waveform OEM, Mackie have also included a collection of 16 FX plugins to be used with any DAW.
The Range
Artist 1x2
2-IN X 2-OUT USB INTERFACE
If you’re new to home recording, or if you’re working on solo projects, the Artist 1×2 is the perfect solution. The Artist 1×2 has a Boutique-quality Onyx™ mic preamp with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range.
Producer 2x2
2-IN X 2-OUT USB/MIDI INTERFACE
Do you need to record two microphones at once? Then the Producer 2×2 is the ideal choice. With two Boutique-quality Onyx™ mic preamps, you will be able to record two audio streams with identically great tone.
| Line Inputs | MIC INPUTS | HI-Z INPUTS | MIC PRES | USB I/O | DIRECT MONITORING | MIDI I/O | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist 1•2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2×2 | Yes | No |
| Producer 2•2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2×2 | Yes + Mix Control | Yes |
