Page 2 - ATTENTION; Important Safety Instructions; WARNING — To reduce the risk of fi re or; CAUTION; AVIS
2 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R 1. Read these instuctions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. ...
Page 3 - Owner’s Manual; Owner’; Table of Contents
Part No. 0008666 Rev. A 4/04©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Table of Contents Introduction...................................................
Page 4 - Introduction; HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
4 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 800R eight- channel professional microphone preamplifi er. The Onyx Series of mixers and microphone preamps are designed for the digital era and offer the newest features and latest technologies for live sound reinforcement and ...
Page 5 - Getting Started; Zero the Controls; Other Nuggets of Wisdom
5 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Even if you’re one of those people who never reads manuals, all we ask is that you read this page now before you begin using the Onyx 800R. You’ll be glad you did! Zero the Controls 1. Turn down the channel GAIN controls. 2. Set all p...
Page 6 - Hookup Diagrams; Onyx 800R Multitrack Recording with a DAW (Tracking)
6 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R SIDE MID OPTICAL OUT 88.2/ 96kHz 176.4/ 192kHz 44.1/48kHz 1- 8 1- 8 1- 4 5-8 1-2 3-4 ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUT AES/EBU = 110 Ω / PRO SPDIF = 75 Ω / CONSUMER ~ 100-240 VAC 50-60H...
Page 7 - Onyx 800R Multitrack Recording with a Portastudio (Tracking)
7 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Onyx 800R Multitrack Recording with a Portastudio (Tracking) SIDE MID OPTICAL OUT 88.2/ 96kHz 176.4/ 192kHz 44.1/48kHz 1- 8 1- 8 1- 4 5-8 1-2 3-4 ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT AES/EBU OR S/PDI...
Page 8 - Push In Termination Button
8 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R SIDE MID OPTICAL OUT 88.2/ 96kHz 176.4/ 192kHz 44.1/48kHz 1- 8 1- 8 1- 4 5-8 1-2 3-4 ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUT AES/EBU = 110 Ω / PRO SPDIF = 75 Ω / CONSUMER ~ 100-240 VAC 50-60H...
Page 9 - Owner; Onyx 800R Live Mixing
9 Owner’s Manual Owner ’s Manual Onyx 800R Live Mixing SIDE MID OPTICAL OUT 88.2/ 96kHz 176.4/ 192kHz 44.1/48kHz 1- 8 1- 8 1- 4 5-8 1-2 3-4 ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUT AES/EBU = 110 Ω / PRO SPDIF = 75 ...
Page 10 - Front Panel
10 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R Onyx 800R Features Front Panel There are eight channels in the Onyx 800R. They all share the same features with the exceptions that channels 1 and 2 have an impedance select switch and a mid/side decode switch, and channels 7 and 8 have a high-impedance 1/4" input jack for...
Page 11 - 8V Phantom Power Switch; SAMPLE RATE Switch
11 Owner’s Manual Owner ’s Manual 6. 48V Phantom Power Switch Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which is a low-current DC voltage delivered to the microphone on pins 2 and 3 of the XLR microphone connector. Push in the 48V button if your microphone needs phantom power. A...
Page 12 - Rear Panel; A CLOSER LOOK AT MID/SIDE RECORDING
12 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R Rear Panel The rear panel is where you make all your analog and digital audio connections to the Onyx 800R (except for the high-impedance instrument jacks on the front). 14. MIC Inputs These are female XLR connectors, which accept a balanced microphone input from almost any ty...
Page 13 - EXTERNAL WORD CLOCK IN; BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT
13 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual SIDE MID OPTICAL OUT 88.2/ 96kHz 176.4/ 192kHz 44.1/48kHz 1- 8 1- 8 1- 4 5-8 1-2 3-4 ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUT AES/EBU = 110 Ω / PRO SPDIF = 75 Ω / CONSUMER ~ 100-24...
Page 14 - Switch
14 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R SIDE MID OPTICAL OUT 88.2/ 96kHz 176.4/ 192kHz 44.1/48kHz 1- 8 1- 8 1- 4 5-8 1-2 3-4 ANALOG MICROPHONE PREAMP WITH 192kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL INPUT BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT AES/EBU OR S/PDIF OUT AES/EBU = 110 Ω / PRO SPDIF = 75 Ω / CONSUMER ~ 100-240 VAC 50-60...
Page 16 - Appendix A: Service Information; Bad Output; Bad Sound; Warranty Service; No Power; Bad Channel
16 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R Appendix A: Service Information Bad Output • If it’s the BALANCED LINE LEVEL OUTPUT [17], make sure the DB25 connector is correctly wired (see Appendix B: Connections). • If it’s the OPTICAL OUT [18], make sure the optical cable isn’t kinked or damaged, and that the connec-tor...
Page 17 - Repair; BIG PRINT; You can reach a technical support representative
17 Owner’s Manual Owner ’s Manual Repair Service for Mackie products is available at our galactic headquarters, located in sunny Woodinville, Washington. Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distribu-tors. If your Onyx 800R needs servi...
Page 18 - Appendix B: Connections; RCA Plugs and Jacks; Balanced Mono
18 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R Appendix B: Connections 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connection points available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for unbalanced signals like the high-impedance instrument inputs on the Onyx 800R. SLEEVE TIP TIP SLEE...
Page 19 - DB25 Connectors; Analog
19 Owner’s Manual Owner ’s Manual • When connecting an unbalanced output to a bal-anced input, be sure that the signal high (hot) connections are wired to each other. The unbal-anced ground (earth) connection should be wired to the low (cold) and the ground (earth) connec-tions of the balanced input...
Page 20 - Appendix C: Technical Info; Onyx 800R Specifi cations
20 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R Maximum Input Levels Mic Input: +22 dBu, Gain @ unity Inst Input: +21 dBu, Gain @ –20 dB Line Input: > +22 dBu, Gain @ –20 dB Input Impedance Ch 1 and 2 Mic Input: 300 Ω , 500 Ω , 1.3 k Ω , or 2.4 k Ω balanced Ch 3 through 8 Mic Input: 2.4 k Ω balanced Inst Input: 1 M Ω Lin...
Page 21 - AC Power Requirements; Physical Dimensions and Weight
21 Owner’s Manual Owner ’s Manual AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: 45 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Physical Dimensions and Weight Height: 1.75 in/44 mm Width: 17.75 in/451 mm (main body of unit) 19.00 in/483 mm (with rack ears) Depth: 14.38 in/365 mm (includin...
Page 22 - Onyx 800R Block Diagram
22 ONYX 800R ONYX 800R Onyx 800R Block Diagram Line Inputs to A/D + – Line Out to A/D + – Line Out Low Cut Phase to A/D + – Line Out to A/D + – Line Out Line Outputs M/S Matrix Ch 1/Left Ch 2/Right Word Clock Input ADAT Optical Out 2 1 S/PDIF AES/EBU Out FPGA Sample Rate 24-bit Lock Impedance 75 Ω /...
Page 23 - Onyx 800R Limited Warranty; Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
23 Owner’s Manual Owner ’s Manual Onyx 800R Limited Warranty A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of three years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product f...
