Mackie ONYX 1220i User manual

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Onyx 1220i PREMIUM PRODUCTION
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FEATURES:
■12-channel premium analog mixer with integrated
24-bit / 96 kHz FireWire I/O
■Four Onyx boutique quality mic preamps
■3-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on mic/line
channels
■3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels
■16x2 FireWire routing for simultaneous streaming
of aux sends, main L/R and pre/post EQ assignment
for all channels
■Compatible with most major DAWs
 •ProTools®9 / M-Powered™8
 •Logic®
 •SONAR™
 •Cubase®
 •Ableton®Live
 •FinalCutPro®
 •...andmore
■ StereoplaybackfromDAW,returnedtocontrolroomor 
into channel for integration into mix
■Built-in DI on first two channels for direct connection
 ofguitars,bass,etc.
■ Individual 48V phantom power switches on all mic
inputs
■ Talkbacksectionwithbuiltinmicandexiblerouting
■“Planet-Earth” switching power supply for worldwide
use
■Optional rack kit available
■ IncludesTracktion3™MusicProductionSoftware 
for Mac or PC
Onyx 1220i
The Onyx 1220i features four full mono mic/line channels
(each with 3-band Perkins EQ and mid-frequency sweep),
four stereo channels (each with 3-band Perkins EQ), two aux
sends on all channels with pre/post capability and a
powerful master section.
The Onyx 1220i is equipped with 16x2 FireWire capability,
allowing all channels, aux sends and main L/R to be
routed to any desired DAW, including Pro Tools®9 and
M-Powered™8. The FireWire output from the computer may
be brought back straight into a channel strip for easy mix
integration. FireWire aggregation allows multiple Onyx 1220i
mixers to be connected.
Each mono channel has an Onyx mic preamp, phantom
power, an input Gain control with 60 dB of gain, a sharp 18
dB/octave, 75 Hz Low Cut filter, Pan, Mute, Solo, a 60mm
fader and a Channel Insert jack for connecting an external
processor.
There are built-in DIs on the first two channels for direct
connection of guitars or bass and a dedicated talkback
section for easy communication with band members on
stage or during recording sessions.
Other features include a stereo tape input and output, a
1/4-inch stereo headphone jack, stereo 12-segment LED
meters and XLR and TRS stereo output jacks.
The Control Room/Phones section has its own level control,
outputs and input matrix for selecting any combination of
Main Mix, Tape In and Alt 3-4.
The Onyx 1220i is compact and rack-mountable. Plus, it’s a
Mackie which means it is “Built-Like-A-Tank” and will survive
years of abuse.
APPLICATIONS
Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums,
banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multitrack
studio and field recording, video post-production,
multimedia applications, broadcast, and many, many more.

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Onyx 1220i SPECIFICATIONS
Noise Characteristics
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 150 source
impedance, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
60 dB (max) gain: –127 dBu
40 dB gain: –126.5 dBu
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 50 source
impedance, A-weighted
60 dB (max) gain: –130.5 dBu
40 dB gain: –130 dBu
Output Noise Figure (1/4" Main out, all channels assigned to main,
Gain knobs at unity, 20 Hz to 30 kHz)
Main Mix knob down, channel Level knobs down:
–102 dBu (–106 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu)
Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs down:
–96 dBu (–100 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu)
Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs unity:
–93 dBu (–97 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu)
FireWire Through (Record + Playback) Dynamic Range:
(0 dBu in, mic input to FireWire send, returned to Control Room, all
gain stages at unity, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
44.1 kHz sample rate: –104 dB
96 kHz sample rate: –106.5 dB
Frequency Response
Mic input to any output
(all gain stages at unity, +0 / –0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Stereo channel line input to any output
(all gain stages at unity, +0 / –0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
FireWire in and out (mic input to FireWire send, returned to Control
Room, all gain stages at unity):
44.1 kHz sample rate (+0 / –0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
–3 dB at 21 kHz
96 kHz sample rate (+0 / –0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
–3 dB at 45 kHz
Distortion (THD+N)
(20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth)
Mic input at insert
(+4 dBu in, 0 dB gain, +4 dBu out) 0.0015%
Mic input at insert
(–36 dBu in, +40 dB gain, +4 dBu out) 0.017%
Stereo channel line input to any output
(+4 dBu in, all gain stages at unity, +4 dBu out) 0.005%
FireWire in and out
(+4 dBu in, mic input to FireWire send, returned to Control Room, all
gain stages at unity)
44.1 kHz sample rate: 0.01%, 20 Hz to 2 kHz
0.02%, 2 kHz to 20 kHz
96 kHz sample rate: 0.01%, 10 Hz to 1 kHz
0.03%, 1 kHz to 47 kHz
Attenuation and Crosstalk
@1 kHz
Main Mix knob down –85 dBu
Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged –95 dBu
Channel Level knob down –95 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
Mic input to insert, max gain, 1 kHz –70 dB
Maximum Input Levels
Mic input, gain at min (0 dB) +22 dBu
Mic input, gain at max (60 dB) –38 dBu
Line input, gain at –20 dB +22 dBu
Instrument input, gain at –20 dB +22 dBu
Tape input +12 dBu
Aux return +22 dBu
Maximum Output Levels
All outputs +22 dBu
Equalization
Mono Channels
Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mid frequency 100 Hz to 8 kHz
Mid gain ±15 dB
High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Stereo Channels
Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mid ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
FireWire
Sample Rates Available 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Buffer Size 32 (44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only), 64,
128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 samples
Resolution 24-bit

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Onyx 1220i SPECIFICATIONS continued...
Meters
2-segment pre-fader channel meters OL (+18 dBu), –20 dBu
12-segment pre-fader OL (+20 dBu), +15, +10,
Control Room meters +6, +3, 0, –2, –4, –7, –10,
–20, –30 (0 dB = 0 dBu)
Input Impedance
Mic input 2.8 k balanced
Hi-Z input 1 M unbalanced
Mono channel line input 30 k balanced
15 k unbalanced
Stereo channel line input 20 k balanced
10 k unbalanced
Output Impedance
Main XLR output 100 balanced
Phones output 75
All other outputs 300
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption 30 watts
Universal AC Power Supply 100 – 240 VAC,
50 – 60 Hz
Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C
32˚ – 104˚F
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height 7.5 in / 191 mm
Width 16.0 in / 406 mm
Depth 19.0 in / 483 mm
Shipping Weight 15.7 lb / 7.1 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height 3.85 in / 96 mm
Width 12.25 in / 310 mm
Depth 16.75 in / 420 mm
Net Weight 13.5 lb / 6.1 kg
Options
Rackmount Kit 0031910-00
Mixer Bag 0032344
Ordering Information
Onyx 1220i 12-Channel Premium Mixer with FireWire, US
P/N 0030516-00
Onyx 1220i 12-Channel Premium Mixer with FireWire, EU
P/N 0030516-01

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1. WEIGHT APPROX. 13.5 lb [6.1 kg].
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 15.7 lb [7.1 kg].
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MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
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MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
48V 48V 48V 48V
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L
R
A
ux 1 (post)
Aux 2 (post)
Solo(PFL)
SoloLogic
Main
L/3
R/4
Alt
Aux 1 (pre)
Aux 2 (pre)
L
R
Aux 1 (post)
Aux 2 (post)
Solo(PFL)
SoloLogic
Main
L/3
R/4 Alt
Aux 1 (pre)
Aux 2 (pre)
Solo logic
Control
Room
level
Main level
Aux Return 2
L
R
Insert
HPF
Solo
Level
Pan
Solo
Level
Aux Sends
Pan
Level
Tape
Left
Right
Left/3 Right/4
Aux 1 Out
Aux 2 Out
Aux 1 level
Phones
Control Room Out
L
R
L sum
R sum
Alt L/3 sum
Alt R/4 sum
Aux 1 sum
Aux 2 sum
Solo sum
Level
Aux Return 1
L
R
LO MID
80 100~8K 12K
HI
Aux 1
Tape
Meter
CD/Tape in
L
R
RUDE SOLO
LED
Bal/Unbal Bal/Unbal
Bal Bal
Talkback Assign
Alt3/4
CD/Tape
Main
C/R Source
3-BandEQ
Phones
level
Aux 2 level
Aux 2
to Phones
to Aux1-2
Firewire I/O
FW 13-14
C/R
dim
Channel 1-12
direct outs
Firewire
outputs
Alt 3/4
Main L/R
Alt 3/4
Main L/R
to Aux1
to Main L/R
post
pre
post
pre
Firewire1-2 to C/R
off
C/R to Main
off
Low Cut
Bypass
Talkback
NOTE: Switches are shown in the default (out) position.
Mic level
+4dBu
C/R
L
C/R
R
Alt out
Main Out
48V
Mono
Channels 1-4
Mic
LineGain
+
-
Mic: 0 ~ +60dB
Line: -20 ~ +40dB
Hi-Z Line
Hi-Z
+
-
Line
Ch 1-2
3-Band EQ
LO
80 2.5K 12K
HIMID
LO
80 2.5K 12K
HIMID
PK
-20
PK
-20
Internal
Talkback mic
Level
Stereo
Channels
5-12
L
R
FW
Line
Input from FW 1 ret Input from FW 2 ret
(Ch.11-12 only)
(Ch.11-12 only)
(Ch.11-12 only)
To FW
FW Tap
FW Tap
To FW To FW
-20 ~ +20dB
Gain
Mic
75Hz
Post
Pre
Mod Pt
Mod Pt
Mod Pt
Post
Pre
Mod Pt
Mod Pt
Mod Pt
FW 1-12
FW 15-16
FW 1-2 to
Ch 11-12
Phantom
NOTE: Modifications (marked MOD above) must be undertaken by authorized LOUD service centers only
Onyx 1220i BLOCK DIAGRAM

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LINE
TAPE
MAIN OUT
IN OUT
L
R
BAL/UNBALBAL /UNBAL
ALT 3-4 OUT
BAL /UNBAL
CTRL - RM OUT
AUX
1-2
PHONES
DESTINATION
LEVEL
OO
MA X
SEND
PRE
POST
SEND
PRE
POST
SEND
EQ
MID
2. 5 kH z
HIGH
12 kHz
PRE
POST
SEND
LLL L
RRR R
SEND INPUT
FW 1-2
LINE
(MONO)(MONO)(MONO) (MONO)
R/4L/3
LRLR
POWER
MIC
12
75Hz
18dB/ OC T
3
75Hz
18dB/ OC T
4
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LOW
80Hz
HIGH
12 kHz
EQ
MID
2. 5 kH z
LOW
80Hz
HIGH
12 kHz
MID
2. 5 kH z
LOW
80Hz
HIGH
12 kHz
PRE
POST
SEND
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12 k Hz
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PAN
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4
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GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
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2
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CTRL ROOM/PHONES
SOURCE
PHONES
CONTROL
ROOM
RUDE
SOLO
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LR
0dB=0dBu
LEVEL
SET
CLIP
PRE
POST
PRE
POST
RTN TO
AUX1
MAIN MIX
ALT 3-4
T A PE
FW 1-2
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
MAX
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PAN
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FR E Q
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FIREWIRE
LR
POWER 43
CHANNEL INSERT
BAL /UNBAL
1
AUX RETURN
2
21
1
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
BAL/UNBAL
2
MAIN OUT
BALANCED
AUX SEND
LRLR
MAI N OU TP UT
LEVEL M IC
+4d B
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ALT 3-4 OUT
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2
1
LR
PAN
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MID
FR E Q
1
FIREWIRE
LR
POWER 43
CHANNEL INSERT
BAL /UNBAL
1
AUX RETURN
2
21
1
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
BAL/UNBAL
2
MAIN OUT
BALANCED
AUX SEND
LRLR
MAI N OU TP UT
LEVEL M IC
+4d B
PREMIUM FIREWIRE RECORDING MIXER
Onyx 1220i REAR PANEL
Since we are always striving to make our products better by
incorporating new and improved materials, components, and
manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these
specications at any time without notice. “Mackie” and the “Running
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Specification Sheet Onyx1220i_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual Onyx1220i_OM.PDF
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Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
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