Mackie Onyx 2480 Manual

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ONYX 80 SERIES
ONYX 80 SERIES
Stereo Power
Amplifier
In (record)
Stereo Compressor
Mono Compressor
Multi Effect
Processor
Mono Power
Amplifier
Stage Monitors
Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker
Stereo EQ
Mono EQ
Headphones
Keyboard or other
line level input
Stereo Guitar Effects
Drum
Machine
Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
DI Boxes
Electric Guitar
Vocal Mics
Digital Multitrack
Hard Disk Recorder
Stereo In-Ear Monitor
System (IEM)
Out
In
Out
In
Out
In
Stereo Compressor
Stereo Recorder
Out
In
Out
In
SELECT
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CHANNEL INSERTS
CHANNEL INPUTS STEREO AUX INPUTS
MONO
OUT
PHONES
OUT
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4
5
1
2
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7
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MAIN
OUT
MONTIOR
OUT
MATRIX
OUT
MAIN
OUT
DIRECT OUT
9-16
DIRECT OUT
1-8
L
R
MAIN
INSERTS
L
R
DIRECT OUT
17-24
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AUX SEND
AUX SEND INSERTS
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5
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2
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GROUP SEND
GROUP SEND INSERTS
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A
B
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Hookup Diagrams
Onyx 2480 Live Mix and Multitrack Recording
This hookup diagram demonstrates how
you can do a live multitrack recording
using the DIRECT OUTs. The DIRECT
OUTs provide an analog balanced direct
output for each channel, post-EQ.
Aux Send 1 is used for stage monitors,
and Aux Sends 3 and 4 are a stereo pair
driving an IEM system. Aux Sends 5/6
and 7/8 could provide two more stereo
sends for IEM systems.

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Onyx 2480 Multitrack Recording in a Studio (Tracking)
The DIRECT OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each chan-
nel, tapped after the GAIN control and EQ controls. The Main Outs are used for
monitors in the studio, and the Monitor Outs are used for monitors in the control
room. In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to
provide individual monitor level control for the talent.
Stereo Compressor
Mono Compressor
Multi Effect
Processor
Keyboard or other
line level input
Drum
Machine
Vocal Mics
Digital Multitrack
Hard Disk Recorder
Out
In
Out
In
Out
In
SELECT
SELECTSELECTSELECT
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Studio
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Control Room Headphone Distribution
Amp
Headphones
for Studio
Stereo Guitar Effects
Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar
DI Boxes
Digital Delay
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CHANNEL INSERTS
CHANNEL INPUTS STEREO AUX INPUTS
MONO
OUT
PHONES
OUT
3
4
5
1
2
6
7
8
MAIN
OUT
MONTIOR
OUT
MATRIX
OUT
MAIN
OUT
DIRECT OUT
9-16
DIRECT OUT
1-8
L
R
MAIN
INSERTS
L
R
DIRECT OUT
17-24
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4
5
1
2
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AUX SEND
AUX SEND INSERTS
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5
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2
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5
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GROUP SEND
GROUP SEND INSERTS
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B
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ONYX 80 SERIES
ONYX 80 SERIES
Onyx 2480 Computer Recording
In this hookup diagram, the tracking channels are routed to the Group 1-8 outputs.
These are connected to the analog audio interface to your DAW or laptop. A 2-track
return is provided by the DAW (or laptop) to Stereo Aux Input 4 on the Onyx 2480 for
playback of the master mix.
To Desktop
or
Laptop Computer
Stereo Compressor
Mono Compressor
Multi Effect
Processor
Keyboard or other
line level input
Drum
Machine
Vocal Mics
Out
In
Out
In
Out
In
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Studio
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Control Room
Headphones
Audio I/O for Workstation
Stereo Guitar Effects
Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar
DI Boxes
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CHANNEL INSERTS
CHANNEL INPUTS STEREO AUX INPUTS
MONO
OUT
PHONES
OUT
3
4
5
1
2
6
7
8
MAIN
OUT
MONTIOR
OUT
MATRIX
OUT
MAIN
OUT
DIRECT OUT
9-16
DIRECT OUT
1-8
L
R
MAIN
INSERTS
L
R
DIRECT OUT
17-24
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4
5
1
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AUX SEND
AUX SEND INSERTS
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4
5
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2
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5
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GROUP SEND
GROUP SEND INSERTS
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4
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L
R
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B
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R
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Onyx 2480 House of Worship
Power Amp
Mono Mode
In (record)
Stereo Compressor
Mono Compressor
Mono Power
Amplifier
Stage Monitors
Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker
Stereo EQ
Mono EQ
Headphones Mono EQ
Keyboard or other
line level input
Stereo Guitar Effects
Drum
Machine
Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
DI Boxes
Electric Guitar
Vocal Mics
Digital Multitrack
Hard Disk Recorder
Mono Power
Amplifier
Stage Monitors
Mono EQ
Assistive Listening
System
Out
In
Out
In
Out
In
Stereo Compressor
Stereo Recorder
Out
In
Out
In
SELECT
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Power Amp
Mono Mode
Center PA Speaker
Mono EQ
Power Amp
Mono Mode
Nursery Zone Speaker
Power Amp
Mono Mode Stereo Power
Amplifier
Left and Right Chapel Speaker
s
(Overflow)
Stereo EQ
Stereo In-Ear Monitor
System (IEM)
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CHANNEL INSERTS
CHANNEL INPUTS STEREO AUX INPUTS
MONO
OUT
PHONES
OUT
3
4
5
1
2
6
7
8
MAIN
OUT
MONTIOR
OUT
MATRIX
OUT
MAIN
OUT
DIRECT OUT
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DIRECT OUT
1-8
L
R
MAIN
INSERTS
L
R
DIRECT OUT
17-24
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4
5
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2
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7
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AUX SEND
AUX SEND INSERTS
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5
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2
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5
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GROUP SEND
GROUP SEND INSERTS
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R
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A
B
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In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 80 Series provides plenty of Aux Sends
for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The
MONO output is used for the center PA speaker located between the Left and Right
speakers. The 1/4-inch Main Outputs provide a feed to the chapel for overflow needs.
The Matrix A output provides a custom mix for a mono recording and the Matrix B
output provides a custom mix for the nursery.