Want to use a Mackie1640i mixer for recording, but can't fit it into the budget? Look no further. Mackie has the solution, the new Onyx Blackbird. A 16x16 Firewire reording interface, that utilizes the same preamps as all the Onyx Series mixers. Powered by the USB bus, there is no need to find another place to plug this in. The Blackbird also has these great features:
- Eight boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range
- High-headroom design with ultra-low noise and distortion
- Professional 16x16 24-bit/96kHz recording/playback
- Flexible FireWire routing
- 8x8 ADAT I/O for ultimate expandability
- Onboard wordclock I/O for studio and live integration
- Acclaimed JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology
- High-end Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters with 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
- Compatible with most major DAWs
- Logic®
- SONAR™
- Cubase®
- Ableton® Live
- Final Cut Pro®...and more
- Powerful and flexible “Super Channels”
- Front panel connectivity for easy access
- True analog hardware monitoring of inputs, in mono or stereo, for easy zero-latency recording
- 80Hz low-cut switches
- Dedicated 48V phantom power
- Built-in DI for direct connection of guitars, bass, etc.
- Inserts for outboard processing gear
- Ideal eight input standalone preamp unit with up to 96kHz ADAT (S/MUX II) outputs
- 48V phantom power on all inputs for use with condenser microphones
- Studio monitor, main and alternative outputs with independent level control and source selection
- Two headphone outputs with independent level control and source selection
- Includes powerful Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer
- Route any input to any output
- Zero-latency tracking of all inputs
- Quickly set up independent mixes for headphones and more
- Easily aggregate up to four units on Mac or PC
- “Built-Like-A-Tank” sleek and ergonomic chassis design
- Includes Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC
