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Mackie FireWire User Manual

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FIREWIRE OPTION CARD
for ONYX MIXERS
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  • Page 1 FIREWIRE OPTION CARD for ONYX MIXERS O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus ONYX FireWire Card to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix B: Technical Info...36 Onyx FireWire Card Specifications ...36 Onyx FireWire Card Limited Warranty ...38 Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. SW0133 Rev. A 6/04 ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    It also has a small rotary knob that provides boost and cut for the L/R mix signal being sent to your computer. Since the L/R mix signal that is sent to the FireWire card is tapped prior to the Main Mix fader, this rotary knob gives you control over the signal level going to your audio software application without affecting your main mix level.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    FireWire-equipped hard drive, again preferably a 7200 rpm drive with an 8 MB cache. This can be connected to one of the FireWire connections on the Onyx FireWire card or directly to your computer and appears as an available drive to your computer.

  • Page 6: Installing The Onyx Firewire Card

    Anti-static precautions are highly rec- ommended before opening the anti-static bag and handling the Onyx FireWire card. Use an anti-static wrist strap when performing this installation. These are available at most computer supply stores.
  • Page 7 Note that there is an alignment tab on the top of the ribbon cable ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� connector that must align with the top of the connector on the FireWire card. ��� ��� ��� ��� ���...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started For the PC: When connecting the Onyx FireWire card to a PC, it is necessary to first install the drivers and the control panel. The control panel allows you to set the sample rate and adjust the latency (delay) of the audio passing through the FireWire card.
  • Page 9 The next window displays the Software License Agreement. Click "Yes" to ac- cept the terms of the agreement. Next is the Destination Location window. We recommend that you install the drivers in the default location, but you can click the Browse button to select a different location.
  • Page 10 The next window explains that the device drivers are ready to be installed. Click "Next." This next window may open to warn that the software being installed has not passed Windows Logo testing. Click "Continue Anyway." ONYX FireWire Card...
  • Page 11 Turn on the Onyx mixer with the FireWire card installed, and the FireWire cable (included) connected to the FireWire card and your computer. Note: If you have two Onyx mixers with FireWire cards, just connect the first one to your computer at this point. We’ll have to repeat this procedure again for the second one.
  • Page 12 11. When the wizard indicates that the installation is finished, click “Finish.” 12. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” opens again to install the Onyx FireWire Sub C driver. Select “Install the software automatically” option, and click “Next.” ONYX FireWire Card...
  • Page 13 13. When the wizard indicates the installation is finished, click “Finish.” Now, if you have a second Onyx mixer with a FireWire card installed, it is time to connect it to your computer and turn it on. If your computer only has one FireWire connection, you can connect the second FireWire card to one of the unused FireWire connectors on the first FireWire card.
  • Page 14 16. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” opens once again for the Onyx FireWire WDM Audio installation. Select “Install the software automatically” option, and click “Next.” 17. This next window may open to warn that the software being installed has not passed Windows Logo testing.
  • Page 15 DAW application that you have installed on your computer. If you are using an Onyx 1220, the FireWire card still appears as an 18x2 audio device, even though it only has 12 channels plus L/R mix. Inputs 13 through 16 are not used.

  • Page 16: For The Mac

    For the Mac: Although you do not need any special drivers from Mackie to use the FireWire card on a Mac, you must have certain specific latest versions of OS X and FireWire components. Go to www.mackie.com/OnyxFW_Update for details of what system version and FireWire components are necessary.
  • Page 17 Click the Audio Devices tab, and select Onyx FireWire in the “Properties For” drop-down box. Here you can change the sample rate used by your OS and applications. You can also choose to use the Onyx mixer as your default input or output, as well as designate it to be used for system sound output.

  • Page 18: Channel Assignments

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  • Page 19: Hookup Diagrams

    �� � �� � ���� � ���� This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can do a live multitrack re- cording to a laptop using the FireWire card. The FireWire card provides a digital direct output for each channel, and the L/R Mix. The channel outputs are just after the GAIN control and are not affected by the channel inserts, EQ controls, or fader moves.
  • Page 20 Room speakers. The PHONES output is connected to a headphone distribu- tion amp, providing several headphones for musicians and the recording engineer to monitor the mixdown as well. Onyx 1640 Multitrack Recording and Mixdown ONYX FireWire Card ��������������� ��������� �...
  • Page 21 ����������� ��������������� ���������� ��������������������� ������������������ ���������������� ����� ���� 1202-VLZPRO �������� ��������� ���������� ������������ ������� ��������������� ���������������� Sixteen channels are recorded to the laptop, and two mixdown chan- nels are returned to the Onyx mixer for post-take monitoring through the Control Room speakers. The PHONES output provides a headphone for the recording engineer.
  • Page 22 ��������������� ���������������� The FireWire card allows you to record directly from the Onyx mixer to a laptop or DAW without the need for a computer audio interface. The two- track mixdown is returned to the Onyx mixer and can be monitored through the Control Room Outputs (in the control room) and the Main Outs (in the Studio).

  • Page 23: Tutorials

    Tutorials We’re assuming at this point, that you have done the setup procedure described on pages 8-17, so that the Onyx FireWire card is recognized by your computer and communicating with your software application. We also assume you’ve installed Tracktion (see the Onyx FireWire CD for directions). We’ll use the PC version of Tracktion as the example software for this tutorial, but there shouldn’t be much...
  • Page 24 PC, click the “show ASIO control panel” button to open the Onyx FireWire Control Panel and make the changes there. Close the Onyx Control Panel when finished. The change should reflect in Tracktion after a few moments.
  • Page 25 Make sure all of the inputs are enabled. If any of them say “disabled,” click it to enable it. Reopen the Onyx Control Panel (click “show ASIO control panel). Just below the sample rate box is the latency setting. Latency describes the amount of time it takes for audio to get in and out of your software application.
  • Page 26 Also, adjust the MAIN MIX TRIM on the back of the FireWire card to get a good signal from your stereo L-R mix. Use the input meter to verify that you are not peaking.
  • Page 27 13. Click the Record button in the bottom right section of Tracktion to start recording (or press the R key on the keyboard). 14. At the end of the show, you have 16 individual tracks from each channel (12 if using an Onyx 1220), and the 2-track L/R mix from the board.

  • Page 28: Studio Recording Tutorial

    Make sure all of the channels and mixer settings are set up correctly, and the Onyx FireWire port is connected to the computer. Also make sure the hard drive you want to record onto has plenty of free space for the entire session (and has been defragmented recently).
  • Page 29 Sample Rate Latency Open the Onyx FireWire Control Panel (Start > Programs > Mackie Onyx > Onyx Control Panel) and set the sample rate and latency you want to use. If your recording is going to be burned to a CD, you might want to select 44.1 kHz.
  • Page 30 "tracks" button in the lower left corner and selecting "create a new track," and you can rename them by selecting the track name and typing the new name in the Properties panel (the default names are Track 1, Track 2, etc.). ONYX FireWire Card...
  • Page 31 “Set the Levels” in the “Getting Started” section of the Onyx mixer’s owner’s manual. This insures that you are sending a good, strong signal out the FireWire card to your DAW. Click each track’s input arrow to see the input meter in the properties panel.
  • Page 32 Say you want the lead singer to add a second vocal part in harmony with the lead part that you just recorded. Create a 17th track in Tracktion and assign Input 1 from the FireWire card to it (assuming the vocalist’s mic is connected to channel 1 of the mixer). Unas- sign tracks 1-16 to disarm recording.
  • Page 33 Push the FIREWIRE button in the CONTROL ROOM/ PHONES SOURCE section of your Onyx mixer to hear playback of the recorded tracks. Mute all the channels except channel 1 (the overdub vocal part) on the Onyx mixer. Click the Record button in the bottom right section of Tracktion to start recording (or press the R key on the keyboard).

  • Page 34: Appendix A: Service Information

    Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 38. If you think your Onyx FireWire card has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your Onyx mixer and the associated suffering.

  • Page 35: Repair

    Write the RA number in BIG PRINT on top of the box. Units sent to us without the RA number will be refused. We’ll try to fix the FireWire card within three to five business days. Ask Tech Support for the latest turn-around times when you call for your RA number.

  • Page 36: Appendix B: Technical Info

    Appendix B: Technical Info Onyx FireWire Card Specifications Mic In to FireWire Card to DAW, routed back to FireWire Card to Control Room Output; all signal path gain stages set to unity Frequency Response +0, –3 dB, 10 Hz to 42 kHz @ 96 kHz sample rate +0, –1 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz @ 44.1 kHz sample rate...
  • Page 37 ������������� �� � ��������������� � ������� ������������������������ �������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ������������� ������������� Top of Onyx FireWire Card ������ ������� ����� Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Onyx Firewire Card Limited Warranty

    2. Make sure that you have a copy of your sales receipt from the store where you bought the product. If you can’t find it, the Authorized Service Center may charge you for repairs even if your Mackie product is still covered by the Three-Year Limited Warranty.
  • Page 39 4. If the Authorized Mackie Service Center is located in another city, pack the mixer in its original shipping carton. More information on packing can be found in the Service section of this manual. 5. Contact the Authorized Mackie Service Center to arrange service or bring the Mackie product to them.
  • Page 40 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...

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