Page 2 - ONYX S; Important Safety Instructions; WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or
ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e 1. Read these instructions. 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 in...
Page 3 - Owner’; Table of Contents
Part No. 0019085 Rev. A 06/06 ©2006 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. R Table of Contents Introduction ................................................
Page 4 - Please write your serial number here for future
4 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.) Purchased at: Date of purchase: 18. Line Input 1 Select Switch ................................................................................
Page 5 - Introduction; Pod
5 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing the Mackie Onyx Satellite professional audio interface for studio and mobile digital audio recording. The Onyx Series computer audio interfaces are designed for the digital era and offer the newest features and latest technologies ...
Page 6 - Onyx Satellite Features
6 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new Onyx Satellite computer interface hooked up, and you’re probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). So the first section after this introduction is a Quick-Start Guide called “Getti...
Page 7 - Getting Started; Computer Requirements
7 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 these next few pages (through page 12) now before you begin using the Onyx Satellite. You’ll be glad you did! If you are using the Onyx Satellite ...
Page 8 - Installing Tracktion 2; To install Tracktion on a PC running Windows XP:
8 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e 3. Double-click “Audio MIDI Setup.” 4. Click the Audio Devices tab, and select Onyx Satel- lite in the “Properties For” drop-down box. 5. Here you can see the settings for the Onyx Satellite. You can also choose to use the Onyx Satellite as your default input or ou...
Page 10 - To install Tracktion on a Mac running OS X; Zero the Controls
10 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e 12. When the installer has completed copying the files into the destination folder, the “Completing the Tracktion Setup Wizard” window opens. If you want to launch Tracktion right away, click the “Launch Tracktion” box. Click “Finish” to complete the installation....
Page 11 - Set the Levels
11 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual 2. Connect the FireWire connector from the Onyx Sat- ellite to the FireWire connector on your computer. 3. If you are using the AC adapter with your Onyx Satellite, turn on the Power switch. Note: The Onyx Satellite is equipped with a 6-pin FireWire connector and co...
Page 12 - Start Recording to DAW; Other Nuggets of Wisdom
1 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e application; in other words, the closer to zero delay you will experience while recording. However, a low latency setting requires more resources from your computer, so you need to find a happy balance between finding the lowest latency you can attain before the co...
Page 13 - Typical Home Studio Setup/Pod Remote Location Recording; Home Studio Recording; Remote Recording; Hookup Diagrams
1 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Typical Home Studio Setup/Pod Remote Location Recording 2 INPUT (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) 1 LINE LINE INSERT ON YX MIC PRE 4 3 2 1 6 5 B OUTPUTS (BAL/UNBAL) LINE LINE INSERT ON YX MIC PRE CR OUT A 2/R 1/L 2/R 1/L 1 INPUT (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) 2 Keyboard or other line-l...
Page 14 - Onyx Satellite: Post-Production and Surround Mixing
14 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e Onyx Satellite: Post-Production and Surround Mixing This illustrates a 5.1 surround sound setup using two video decks con- nected to Line 1 and 2 on Inputs 1 and 2. A microphone is connected to the mic input on Input 1 for voiceover. 2 INPUT (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN)...
Page 15 - Onyx Satellite Pod Remote Direct-to-2 Track Recording
15 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Onyx Satellite Pod Remote Direct-to-2 Track Recording This illustrates how to use the Satellite Pod to make a live stereo recording using an X-Y microphone placement. The recording is made to two tracks in the DAW software on the laptop. Afterward, you can plug the ...
Page 16 - Onyx Satellite As Stereo Preamp
16 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e Onyx Satellite As Stereo Preamp 2 INPUT (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) 1 LINE LINE INSERT ON YX MIC PRE 4 3 2 1 6 5 B OUTPUTS (BAL/UNBAL) LINE LINE INSERT ON YX MIC PRE CR OUT A 2/R 1/L 2/R 1/L 1 INPUT (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) 2 Left and Right Powered Speakers MP3 Player Te...
Page 17 - Pod Front Panel; . Signal Level Indicators
17 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Onyx Satellite Features If you’ve followed the “Set the Levels” procedure on page 11, the –20 and –10 LEDs should light frequently, and the OL (Overload) LED should not light at all. If the OL LED is blinking frequently, the signal is probably distorted from overdri...
Page 18 - FireWire Indicator; PHONES 1 and Outputs
18 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e 5. FireWire Indicator This LED illuminates when a valid FireWire connec- tion is made between the Onyx Satellite and a computer. 6. 48V Phantom Power Switch and Indicator Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which is a low-current DC volt...
Page 19 - Pod Rear Panel; Kensington Security Slot
19 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Pod Rear Panel 10. MIC/Line Inputs These are Neutrik combo connectors, which accept balanced microphone inputs from an XLR connector, or balanced line-level or instrument inputs from a 1/4" TRS connector. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with ...
Page 20 - MIC Input Select Switch; Base Station Front Panel
0 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e 16. MIC Input Select Switch Press this button to select the XLR Mic input as the input source for the channel. 17. Instrument Input Select Switch Press this button to select the Instrument input ( ) as the input source for the channel. Note: The instrument switch o...
Page 21 - TALKBACK LEVEL Control
1 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual 0. Built-in Talkback Mic This is where the built-in talkback microphone is lo- cated. This is an omni-directional dynamic microphone, so it will pick up your voice from anywhere in front of the unit. In addition, the talkback signal is routed through a compressor, wh...
Page 23 - Base Station Rear Panel
Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual . Instrument Input This is a 1/4" TS connector that accepts an unbalanced instrument-level input signal from a high-impedance instrument like a guitar. 4. INSERT Jacks These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a send and return point for channels 1-2. Use the INSERT jacks t...
Page 24 - Kensington Security Slot
4 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e Besides being used for inserting external devices, these jacks can also be used as channel direct outputs (post-GAIN). This is an unbalanced direct out. Here are three ways you can use the INSERT jacks: Direct out with no signal interruption to master. Insert only ...
Page 25 - Appendix A: Service Information; Warranty Service
5 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Appendix A: Service Information • Is the signal source turned up? Make sure the signal level from the selected input source is high enough to light up some of the INPUT meter [2] LEDs for that channel. • If the pod is docked to the base station, make sure the Input S...
Page 26 - Repair; Check out the FAQs and the users forums
6 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e • In Tracktion, be sure the correct inputs are selected and the tracks are armed. • Restart your Onyx Satellite and computer. • Reinstall the drivers from the CD (PC only). Glitchy/Distorted Audio into your Computer • Increase the buffer size. This can be done in t...
Page 27 - Appendix B: Connections; XLR Connectors; Balanced Mono; RCA Plugs and Jacks
7 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Channels 1-4 accept 3-pin male XLR connectors on the Neutrik combo inputs. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). 2 2 3 1 1 SHIELD COLD HOT SHIELD COLD HOT 3 SHIELD CO...
Page 28 - Mults and “Y”s; Using the Send Only on an Insert Jack
8 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e If you push the 1/4" TS plug in to the second click, you will open the jack switch and create a direct out, which does interrupt the signal in that channel. Direct out with no signal interruption to master. Insert only to first “click.” Channel Insert jack Chan...
Page 29 - FireWire Connection
9 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual FireWire Connection The Onyx Satellite is equipped with a 6-pin FireWire connector and comes with a 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. This works with Macintosh laptops and desktops, and most PC desktops with a built-in FireWire connec-tor or with a PCI or PCMCIA FireWir...
Page 30 - Appendix C: Technical Info; Onyx Satellite Specifications
0 ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e Appendix C: Technical Info Sample Frequency Selections 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Analog Input Connectors Pod: Two balanced XLR/TRS combination mic/line inputs Base Station: Two balanced XLR mic inputs Four balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs Two 1/4" TS ...
Page 31 - Onyx Satellite Dimensions
1 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Onyx Satellite Dimensions 1 2 CTRL RM/ PHONES 1 PHONES 2 OL -10 -20 -40 POWER GAIN + 40dB U - 20dB U 20 30 40 60 O O GAIN + 40dB U - 20dB U 20 30 40 60 MAX O O MAX 48V O O LEVEL MAX ON TALKBACK 1 2 CONTROL ROOM O O LEVEL MAX SOURCE TO PHONES TO DAW A B 1-2 1-6 DAW IN...
Page 32 - Onyx Satellite Block Diagram
ONYX Satellite ONYX S at ellit e Onyx Satellite Block Diagram Phantom Channel 1 Mic Line 1 2 3 1 Gain Mic: 0 to +60 dB N/C N/C Line: –20 to +40 dB Instrument Mic/Line + - Instrument Phantom Channel 1 Mic Line 2 3 1 Line 2 Phantom Channel 2 Mic Line 1 2 3 1 Instrument Line 2 Ch 2 Insert Ch 1 Insert F...
Page 35 - Onyx Satellite Limited Warranty; Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
5 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Onyx Satellite Limited Warranty A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product ...
