Mackie Onyx Artist 1•2, 2x2 USB Audio Interface
The Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 features an interface which is designed to let you record audio to your computer and to monitor that audio as well, the Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 also has an onyx microphone preamp, single XLR input, and 1/4" input switchable between line-level signal and Hi-Z instrument impedance, the Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 unit is best suit for singer-songwriters, podcasters, content creators, and others who want a mobile setup for record their own projects. In your own project studio, you'll be able to connect to your monitors by means of the 1/4" jacks located on the rear of the Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 unit.
The Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 interface is relatively lightweight at 1.1lb and can provides a 1/4" headphone output, so you can take it with you wherever you go. The Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 is built in rugged steel chassis hardware design aids in this endeavor, giving you a robust, roadworthy chassis for the circuitry inside. Should you monitor through headphones, a direct monitor switch is provided, which mitigates any latency as you record your audio. The Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 unit is designed to connect to your Mac or Windows computer over USB, and is bus-powered by the host computer.
The Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 features a download for ProTools | First and Waveform software and The Musician's Collection plug-in package including 23 high-quality plugins with BBD Delay, Level Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor. To authorize the software, simply input the mixer's serial number on the website.
Mackie Onyx Artist 1.2 Main Features
- Onyx mic preamp
- +48V phantom power for use with condenser mics
- 1/4" TRS input with Hi-Z switch for connecting a guitar, bass, or keyboard
- 2x2 interface with recording up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
- Zero-latency direct analog monitoring of inputs
- Dedicated 1/4" TRS outputs for connecting studio monitors
- Bus-powered for easy mobile recording
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- All-metal enclosure design to survive day-to-day abuse
- 1/4" headphone output
- Compatible with all major DAWs on Mac or Windows
Channels of I/O | Analog: 2 Inputs / 2 Output at 192 kHz |
Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Display and Indicators | 2 x LEDs (Clip, Signal) 1 x LED (Host Connection) |
Host Connection | 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0) |
Analog I/O | 1 x XLR Balanced Mic Input 1 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Hi-Z Input 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output 2 x 1/4" Balanced Monitor Output |
Phantom Power | +48 V |
Digital I/O | None |
MIDI I/O | None |
Memory Card Slot | None |
Frequency Response | Inputs, Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (Min Gain) |
Max Input Level | Mic Inputs: +11 dBu (Min Gain) Line/Hi-Z Inputs: +24 dBu (Min Gain) |
Max Output Level | Monitor Outputs: +10 dBu Headphone Outputs: +10 dBu |
THD | Mic Inputs: <0.001% Line/Hi-Z Inputs: <0.005% Monitor Outputs: <0.001% Headphone Outputs: <0.002% |
EIN | Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: < -100 dB Monitor Outputs: < -85 dBu Headphone Outputs: < -75 dBu |
Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
Bit Depth | Up to 24-Bit |
Sync Sources | Internal |
OS Compatibility | macOS Windows |
Required Hardware | Available USB 2.0 Port |
Power Requirements | USB Bus-Power |
Anti-Theft Features | Kensington Security Slot |
Dimensions | 6.42 x 4.49 x 2.01" / 16.3 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm |
Weight | 1.1 lb / 0.5 kg |