MACKIE ONYX 1200F - 30x34 FireWire audio interface with 12 Onyx preamps

MACKIE ONYX 1200F – 30×34 FireWire audio interface with 12 Onyx preamps

The Mackie Onyx 1200F is a professional 30-input, 34-output FireWire interface featuring twelve high-end Onyx microphone preamps with independent phantom power, AKM 24-bit/192 kHz converters, and a zero-latency internal mixing DSP matrix. It features eight balanced line outputs via a 25-pin D-sub connector, 16x16 ADAT I/O at 96 kHz (8x8 at 192 kHz and 4x4 at 192 kHz), stereo AES/EBU and S/PDIF, 2x2 MIDI, Word Clock, and four headphone outputs with volume controls. Inputs 1 and 2 feature TRS inserts, and channels 11 and 12 can be configured as Hi-Z for guitar or bass. The rear panel includes two FireWire ports for daisy-chaining, allowing it to function as a standalone mixer without being connected to a computer.

Main features

• Analog Inputs: 12 XLR/TRS combos with Onyx™ preamps and switchable 48V phantom power per channel.
• Inputs 1–2: TRS send/return inserts on channels 1 and 2 for integrating external processors.
• Hi-Z Inputs: Channels 11 and 12 with high impedance switch for instruments.
• Line outputs: 8 balanced via D-sub 25 pins (TRS).
• ADAT I/O: 16×16 @ 96 kHz, 8×8 @ 192 kHz, 4×4 @ 192 kHz via two TOSLINK optical ports.
• Digital: AES/EBU stereo, S/PDIF coaxial stereo, Word Clock I/O.
• MIDI: 2×2 DIN included.
• Headphones: 4 stereo outputs with dedicated level control.
• Conversion: AKM 24-bit/192 kHz A/D and D/A; dynamic range up to 123 dB.
• DSP Matrix: Latency-free internal mixing with arbitrary routing from any input to any output.
• Control room: A/B switching, integrated talkback, master volume for stereo to 7.1.
• FireWire Ports: 2 × IEEE 1394 for direct and daisy-chain connection of devices.

User benefits

• All-in-one solution: Replaces racks of preamps, converters, and mixers with a single compact unit.
• High-fidelity recording: Capture and playback at 192 kHz with microphones, instruments and digital signals.
• Flexible monitoring: Eight line outputs, four headphones, and a DSP matrix for custom mixes without a computer.
• Digital versatility: ADAT, AES/EBU, S/PDIF and Word Clock ensure integration into studios and live rigs.
• Professional Durability: 2U “Built-Like-A-Tank™” 19″ rack chassis for touring and studio environments.

Use cases

• Multitrack recording studios requiring high analog and digital I/O.
• Live productions with advanced monitoring and zero latency.
• Broadcast and post-production facilities with multiple signal formats.
• Standalone use as a field mixer with DSP matrices and integrated control room.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can it work without a computer? Yes; the DSP matrix allows mixing and monitoring without a FireWire connection.
• What is the maximum resolution supported by ADAT? Up to 16x16 at 96 kHz; for 192 kHz, 8x8 or 4x4 double sampling is used.
• How do I set up Hi-Z? Activate the Hi-Z switch on channels 11 and 12 for instruments.
• What software is included? Tracktion 3 Project Bundle Hardware Edition license, downloadable from the Mackie website.

Description for projects

Mackie Onyx 1200F interface: FireWire 30×34, 12 Onyx™ preamps with phantom, 8 D-sub 25-pin lines, ADAT 16×16, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, MIDI 2×2, Word Clock, 4 headphones, AKM 24/192, DSP matrix, talkback and control room A/B.