Comments on: Mackie Onyx Firewire Option

By: Buck

Buck — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:21:11 +0000

I just ordered a 1604 With firewire out for my studio i am currently building. I hope i’ve chosen the right one for my use. I don’t know all the hook-ups yet like what connection to order with a new computer i will be purchasing. Also, I haven’t gotten in to what i need in a computer yet. It will be dedicated to my studio for the sole purpose of recording. Any suggestions?
Thanks

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:09:48 +0000

“external firewire recording interface…”

Care to be more specific? I’m looking for something just like that.

By: Administrator

Administrator — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:53:32 +0000

Hmm … just eq out? I am wondering about inserts??

-ptfigg.

By: Warren

Warren — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 04:49:27 +0000

Front End Audio is now stocking and shipping modified Mackie Onyx series mixers which allow the EQ to be switched into the recording path (DB25 / Firewire outs) using the standard EQ select switch. Modifications are also available for current Onyx owners as well, visit http://www.frontendaudio.com for more information!

By: Administrator

Administrator — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:37:57 +0000

Alan,

I agree with you in reference to the board. However, I still can’t come to terms with the fact the firewire ouput is pre-eq/pre-insert. In my opinion this doesn’t make sense … the user should have both options available.
-ptfigg.

By: Alan Peterson

Alan Peterson — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:50:20 +0000

I am not very familiar with the specifics of multi tracking into Adobe Audition, but I was able to take all 18 individual tracks from my Onyx 1640 directly in Vegas 5.0 without any issues. Overall I love the board, the firewire option takes small format analog consoles to a whole new fun level.

By: Administrator

Administrator — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:08:33 +0000

Yes Frank. I agree. I have the 1620. Fantastic piece of gear. There are a few issues with the firewire interface which can be improved or ‘updated’ and such in my opinion. Currently I output to a firewire recording interface to compensate for the various limitations.

-ptfigg.

By: Frank Peters

Frank Peters — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 05:12:49 +0000

Oh, do I wish I purchased this mixer before spending much more on a Yamaha 01X. I was not happy until I bit the bullet and shelled out for the Mackie. What a fine piece of equipment it is! I’m a customer for life. Note the firewire port brings in the Main Out only. Using Adobe Audition I get a left and right channel but cannot import separate tracks on the mixer into separate tracks in the software… until an upgrade perhaps?

By: John Roche

John Roche — Sun, 10 Jul 2005 01:24:13 +0000

Take a look at this Mackie Firewire Mod;

http://www.gothamsound.com/main.shtml?page=firewire