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PORTABLE RECORDING PREAMP
with 96kHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2. Keep these instructions. 14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 3. Heed all warnings. when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- 4. Follow all instructions. supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or object
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Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 5 Onyx Satellite Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................7 Co
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18. Line Input 1 Select Switch ........................................................................................................................................0 19. Line Input Select Switch ........................................................................................................................................0 0. Built-in Talkback Mic ......................................................................................................................................
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Owner’s Manual OL -10 -20 -40 OL -10 -20 -40 TO TO DAW A 1-2 2 1-6 MIC 1 2 MIC 1 PHONES DAW INPUTS B ON TO TO DAW A 1-2 1 2 MIC 1 2 DAW INPUTS B 1-6 MIC PHONES ON POWER POWER GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN Introduction Channels 1 and 2 also feature an instrument select Thank you for choosing the Mackie Onyx Satellite switch, which lets you connect an acoustic, electric, professional audio interface for studio and mobile or bass guitar directly to the 1/4" input, eliminating digital audio recording. Th
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new “Arcane Mysteries” discusses some of the down ‘n’ Onyx Satellite computer interface hooked up, and you’re dirty practical realities of microphones, fixed installa- probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). So tions, grounding, and balanced versus unbalanced lines. the first section after this introduction is a Quick-Start It’s a goldmine for the neophyte, and even the seasoned Gu
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Owner’s Manual 4. You may get a “Security Warning” about running the installer. It’s okay. Click “Run.” 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 with a PC running ® Windows XP , you need to install the Windows drivers first. The Macintosh doesn’t require any additio
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3. Double-click “Audio MIDI Setup.” Installing Tracktion 2 The CD-ROM that came with your Onyx Satellite also has the full version of Tracktion 2, our easy-to-use multitrack recording and sequencing software for the PC and Mac. Note: After installing Tracktion 2, be sure to check our website periodically for software updates (www.mackie. com). To install Tracktion on a PC running Windows XP: 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Browse to the CD directory and open the “Tracktion 2
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Owner’s Manual 6. The Tracktion Setup Wizard opens. Click “Next” to 9. Next you are asked to select the Start Menu Folder continue. where you would like the Tracktion shortcuts in- stalled. We recommend you use the default location used by the installer, but you can choose a different location if you want by clicking the Browse button. Then click “Next.” 7. Next you will see the Tracktion License Agreement. Read through the text and click “I accept the agree- ment.” Click “Next” to continue
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12. When the installer has completed copying the files Authorizing Tracktion into the destination folder, the “Completing the There is an authorization code on the sleeve of the Tracktion Setup Wizard” window opens. If you want CD-ROM that came with your Onyx Satellite. You can to launch Tracktion right away, click the “Launch authorize the software from within Tracktion or by going Tracktion” box. Click “Finish” to complete the to http://my.mackie.com. installation. From Tracktion 2:
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Owner’s Manual 2. Connect the FireWire connector from the Onyx Sat- Set the Sample Rate and Latency ellite to the FireWire connector on your computer. On a PC: 3. If you are using the AC adapter with your Onyx Satellite, turn on the Power switch. 1. Open the Onyx Satellite Control Panel (click Start > Programs > Mackie Satellite > Satellite Con- Note: The Onyx Satellite is equipped sole). Select the sample rate of your choice (44.1, with a 6-pin FireWire connector and 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz) a
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application; in other words, the closer to zero delay you Other Nuggets of Wisdom will experience while recording. However, a low latency • You can connect the analog outputs from any setting requires more resources from your computer, line-level source to the LINE INPUTS on the Onyx so you need to find a happy balance between finding Satellite and use its high-quality analog-to-digital the lowest latency you can attain before the computer converters to get your analog signals to your di
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Owner’s Manual E E E E R R R R P P P P C C C C I I I I M M M M Headphones For Musicians Hookup Diagrams (From Pod) Electric Guitar Home Studio Recording Powered Keyboard or other Studio Monitors line-level stereo input Stereo Guitar (Main) Effects Condenser Microphone CR OUT OUTPUTS INPUT 2 INPUT 1 (BAL/UNBAL) LINE LINE LINE LINE 2/R 1/L 4 3 2 1 2 1 A B 2/R 1/L 6 5 INSERT INSERT (TIP=SEND (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) RING=RETURN) Electric Guitar (to Instrument Input) Bass Guitar (to I
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E E R R P P C C I I M M Left and Right Left and Right Front Rear Video Deck 2 Video Deck 1 Condenser Microphone CR OUT OUTPUTS INPUT 2 INPUT 1 (BAL/UNBAL) 2/R 1/L 4 3 2 LINE LINE 1 2 LINE LINE 1 A B 2/R 1/L 6 5 INSERT INSERT (TIP=SEND (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) RING=RETURN) Digital Audio Workstation Subwoofer Center 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 voiceo
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Owner’s Manual E E E E R R R R P P P P C C C C I I I I M M M M Condenser Microphones in X-Y Configuration for stereo recording Headphones of a choral group or jazz combo For Engineer (Front Panel) CTRL RM L 2 1 T59052 DATE CODE POWER FW TO DOCK R (BAL/UNBAL) 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 pod into th
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E E R R P P C C I I M M Television Left and Right Powered Speakers L/R Audio Out L/R Audio Out Dock MP3 Player CR OUT OUTPUTS INPUT 2 INPUT 1 (BAL/UNBAL) LINE LINE LINE LINE 2/R 1/L 4 3 2 1 2 1 A B 2/R 1/L 6 5 INSERT INSERT (TIP=SEND (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) RING=RETURN) For some just starting out with their own home studio, it may be necessary to use the home stereo speakers for monitors. But what happens when the engineer in the family is off somewhere with his laptop? The Satellite ca
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Owner’s Manual Onyx Satellite Features Pod Front Panel If you’ve followed the “Set the Levels” procedure on page 11, the –20 and –10 LEDs should light frequently, The Onyx Satellite is uniquely designed to be set up in and the OL (Overload) LED should not light at all. If your studio with all the inputs and outputs connected, the OL LED is blinking frequently, the signal is probably and allows you to remove the pod from the base station distorted from overdriving the input. Either turn do
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5. FireWire Indicator 8. PHONES Level This LED illuminates when a valid FireWire connec- This knob adjusts the signal level at the PHONES 2 tion is made between the Onyx Satellite and a computer. jack [9] on the front panel. It ranges from off ( ∞) to maximum gain (MAX). 6. 48V Phantom Power Switch and Indicator Having independent level control for each headphone output means that in an overdub situation, for example, Most professional condenser microphones require the musician and the e
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Owner’s Manual E E R R P P C C I I M M The FireWire interface provides two inputs to your Pod Rear Panel DAW software application (inputs 1-2). The FireWire interface on the pod also provides a return for two chan- nels from the DAW, which can be routed back to the con- 10. MIC/Line Inputs trol room/phones outputs to monitor the computer audio through your control room speakers or headphones. These are Neutrik combo connectors, which accept balanced microphone inputs from an XLR conn
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16. MIC Input Select Switch Base Station Front Panel Press this button to select the XLR Mic input as the When the pod is connected to the base station, some input source for the channel. additional features become available above and beyond those that are present when using the pod by itself. 17. Instrument Input Select Switch • More inputs are available to select for each channel (Mic, Instrument, Line 1, and Line 2) Press this button to select the Instrument input ( ) • An insert jack (s
