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Onyx 1640i PREMIUM PRODUCTIONMIXER WITH FIREWIRE
FEATURES:■ 16-channel premium analog mixer with integrated 24-bit / 96 kHz FireWire I/O
■ 16 Onyx boutique quality mic preamps
■ 4-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on all channels
■ 16x16 FireWire channel streaming for ultimate DAW integration
■ Compatible with most major DAWs •ProTools® 9 / M-Powered™ 8 •Logic® •SONAR™ •Cubase® •Ableton®Live •FinalCutPro® •...andmore
■ Flexible FireWire routing, including aux sends, groups, mainL/Randpre/postEQassignmentforallchannels
■ 6 aux sends with pre/post assignment and solo
■ Smooth60mmchannelandmasterfaders
■ Built-in DI on first two channels for direct connection ofguitars,bass,etc.
■ Individual48Vphantompowerswitchesonallmic inputs
■ 4-segmentmeteringoneverychannel
■ 4-bus architecture for flexible sub-grouping of channels
■ Talkbacksectionforusewithinternalorexternalmic
■ RotatingI/Opodfordesktoporrackmountoperation- rack ears included
■ “Planet-Earth” switching power supply for worldwide use
Onyx 1640iFeaturing a full 16 mono mic/line channels each with 4-band dual sweep Perkins EQ, six aux sends each with pre/post and solo capability, four subgroups and a powerful master section, the Onyx 1640i is the flagship mixer of the Onyx-i series.
The Onyx 1640i is equipped with 16x16 FireWire capability, allowing all channels, aux sends, sub groups and main L/R to be routed to any desired DAW, including Pro Tools® 9 and M-Powered™ 8. 16 channels of FireWire output from the computer may be brought back directly into the channel strips for a true tape-style mixdown. FireWire aggregation allows multiple Onyx 1640i mixers to be connected.
Each 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, an EQ in/out switch, Pan, Mute, Solo, assign switches, a 60mm fader and a Channel Insert jack for connecting an external processor. In addition, two DB-25 connectors provide balanced direct outputs for channels 1-8 and 9-16, respectively.
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, BNC lamp socket 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 Subs.
Despite its large channel count, the Onyx 1640i is compact, rack mountable and features our renowned flexible RotoPod™ design, allowing the mixer to be housed in any configuration – from custom studio furniture, live sound installs to post-production machine rooms. Plus, it’s a Mackie which means it is “Built-Like-A-Tank” and will survive years of abuse.
APPLICATIONSLive 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 1640i PREMIUM PRODUCTIONMIXER WITH FIREWIRE
Onyx 1640i SPECIFICATIONSNoise CharacteristicsEquivalent Input Noise (EIN) (mic input at insert, 150 source impedance, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) 60 dB (max) gain: –129 dBu 40 dB gain: –128 dBu
Output Noise (1/4" Main out, all channels assigned to main, Gain knobs at unity, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) Main Mix knob down, channel Level knobs down: –100 dBu (–104 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs down: –93 dBu (–97 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs unity: –91 dBu (–95 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) All sample rates: –105 dB
Frequency ResponseMic input to main output (all gain stages at unity, +0 / –1 dB) <10 Hz to 80 kHz (all gain stages at unity, +0 / –3 dB) <10 Hz to >100 kHz
Channel line input to any output (all gain stages at unity, +0 / –1 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 (+/–0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz –3 dB at 21 kHz 96 kHz sample rate (+/–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) 0.005%
Mic input at insert (–10 dBu in, +20 dB gain, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth) 0.0007%
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: 0.02%, (10 Hz to 20 kHz) 96 kHz sample rate: 0.02%, (10 Hz to 10 kHz) 0.05%, (10 kHz to 47 kHz)
Attenuation and CrosstalkMain Mix knob down, 1 kHz –80 dBu
Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged, 1 kHz –96 dBu
Channel Level knob down, 1 kHz –96 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)Mic input to insert, max gain, 1 kHz <70 dB
Maximum Input LevelsMic input, gain at min (0 dB) +21 dBu
Mic input, gain at max (60 dB) –38 dBu
Line input, gain at –20 dB +30 dBu
Instrument input, gain at –20 dB +21 dBu
Tape input +21 dBu
Aux return +21 dBu
Maximum Output LevelsAll outputs +21 dBu
EqualizationAll Channels Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Lo-Mid frequency 100 Hz to 2 kHz Lo-Mid gain ±15 dB Hi-Mid frequency 400 Hz to 8 kHz Hi-Mid gain ±15 dB High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
FireWireSample Rates 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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Meters4-segment pre-fader channel meters OL (+18 dBu), +10, 0, –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 ImpedanceMic input 2.7 k balanced
Hi-Z input 1 M unbalanced
Mono channel line input 30 k balanced 15 k unbalanced
Stereo aux returns 20 k balanced 10 k unbalanced
Tape in 20 k unbalanced
Output ImpedanceMain XLR output 150 balanced
Phones output 25 unbalanced
Channel Inserts 150 unbalanced
Tape Output 2 k unbalanced
All other outputs 300 balanced
AC Power RequirementsPower Consumption 80 watts
Universal AC Power Supply 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C 32˚ – 104˚F
Physical Properties (packaged product)Height 12.0 in / 305 mm
Width 24.0 in / 610 mm
Depth 31.0 in / 787 mm
Shipping Weight 42.3 lb / 19.2 kg
Physical Properties (product)Height 7.6 in / 193 mm
Width 17.5 in / 445 mm
Depth 26.2 in / 667 mm
Net Weight 35.0 lb / 15.9 kg
OptionsRotopod Kit 0032244-00
Mixer Bag 0032348
Ordering InformationOnyx 1640i 16-Ch./4-Bus Premium Mixer with FireWire, US P/N 0030895-00
Onyx 1640i 16-Ch./4-Bus Premium Mixer with FireWire, EU P/N 0030895-01
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Onyx 1640i PREMIUM PRODUCTIONMIXER WITH FIREWIRE
Jacks to the rear(default con�guration)
7.6[192.7]
19.0[482.6]
7.6[192.7]
17.5[444.6]
26.2[666.7]
16 rack spaces20.8
[529.2]
2.5[63.5]
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 35.0 lb [15.9 kg].2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 42.3 lb [19.2 kg].
Jacks to the front(with optional rotopod bracket)
19.0[482.6]
28.5[722.7]
17 rack spaces
17.5[444.6] 2.5
[63.5]
7.8[198.5]
Onyx 1640i DIMENSIONS
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TO AUX 5
MAINSUBS
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SENDS RETURNS
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12V 0.5ALAMP
CTRL ROOM/PHONESSOURCE
ASSIGN TOFW 15-16
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DESTINATION
AUX MASTERSENDS 1-6TO FW 9-14
TALKBACK
PHONES AUX 1-6
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HIGH12kHz
LOW80Hz
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SUBS 1-4TO FW 5-8
SOLOLEVEL
PFLAFL
TAPE TO MAIN MIX
TAPE INMAXOO
MAXOO
SOLOMODE
L R0dB=0dBu
POWER
SUBASSIGN
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HIGH12kHz
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PREPOST
OUTIN
OUTIN
OUTIN
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OUTIN
OUTIN
OUTIN
OUTIN
OUTIN
OUTIN
OUTIN
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OUTIN
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OL
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AUX MASTERS
R1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 L4
MAIN MIX
ALTERNATE F IREWIRE ASS IGNMENTS
SUBGROUPS
TALKBACK
RECORDING OUTSPOST GAIN PRE INSERT
BALANCED 1-89-16
OO+6
SUB OUT
FIREWIRE
CTRL-RM OUTTAPEMAIN INSERT
IN OUT
AUX SENDAUX RETURN
3 3
R
L
MONO
RR
L
R
L
R
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R
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R
L
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MAIN OUT
POWERON
(TIP=SENDRING=RTN)
BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBALBALANCEDMIC+48v
HI-Z
L
BAL/UNBAL
MIC+4dB MAIN OUTPUT
LEVEL
BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBALBAL/UNBAL
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INSERT
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ONYX MIC PRE
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INSERT
ONYX MIC PRE
LINEBAL/UNBAL
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LINEBAL/UNBAL
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ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE
9.1[230.3]
2.5[63.5]
19.0[482.6]
17.5[444.6]
20.8[529.2]
12 rack spaces
Jacks to the back
Onyx 1640i DIMENSIONS continued...
Onyx 1640i REAR PANEL
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SUBASSIGN
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R
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MAIN MIX
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RMAIN MIX
L
RMAIN MIX
L
R
TO AUX 5
MAINSUBS
TO AUX 6
SENDS RETURNS
PREPOST
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75Hz18dB/OCT
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Onyx 1640i PREMIUM PRODUCTIONMIXER WITH FIREWIRE
Part No. SW0861 Rev. B 06/11
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