Mackie Onyx8 USB

The incredible sound quality, multi-track recording, and built-in professional effects make Onyx premium analog mixers with USB the ultimate compact and affordable solution for live sound, home recording, and content creation.

24-bit / 96 kHz multi-track recording, award-winning high-gain Onyx microphone preamps, and an ultra-low noise design provide the sound quality demanded by professionals. Packed with features including powerful DSP effects, British-style Perkins EQ, full-color display, and integrated recording and playback from an SD card.

Classic sound, modern performance

• 4 award-winning Onyx microphone preamps delivering up to 60 dB of gain
• High-quality analog circuitry delivering studio-grade sound with minimal noise
• Analog / USB channel strips with flexible routing
• The legendary Perkins "British-style" equalizer with sweepable midrange offers classic sounds of the 60s and 70s
• Robust digital effects engine, including reverbs, delays, and more, with user-adjustable parameters and dedicated effects EQ

Recording and playback via SD card or USB

• High-resolution 8x4 96 kHz / 24-bit multi-track recording on Mac / PC via USB
• Direct stereo recording and playback to SD card
• Assignable 4-channel USB return (2 stereo pairs)
• Send your main mix to USB via a dedicated switch

Studio Command: powerful, intuitive full-color display and one-touch interface

• Easy navigation of FX parameters, SD recording, and playback
• Visually browse files on the SD card through the built-in display
• Dedicated physical buttons for Previous, Next, Record, and Play/Pause
• Store up to 6 user effect presets for quick recall

High-resolution professional FX processor

• Use built-in effects for live performances, streaming, and more
• Reverb, delay, chorus, and more
• Shape your perfect sound with adjustable parameters and a dedicated effects EQ

Bluetooth® streaming: switch to wireless technology

• The streamed audio can be routed to an auxiliary send and the main mix

Powerful mixing toolkit

• 3-band Perkins EQ with a hard bypass switch on all channels
• Hi-Z switches for direct connection of guitars, basses, and other instruments
• 100 Hz low-cut filter and 48 V phantom power on all microphone channels
• 1/8" stereo input and Bluetooth streaming
• Stereo line inputs
• Auxiliary / monitor send with dedicated send control per channel
• Dedicated control room outputs
• Headphone output with dedicated level control
• 12-segment stereo meters
• Clipping indicators on all channels
• PFL / AFL solo channel
• FX Mute pedal input (pedal not included)

Start mixing with powerful software and plugins

• Pro Tools® | First recording and plugin software package
  • Musician Collection for Pro Tools | First, featuring 23 plugins such as BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor
• OEM Waveform™ recording software and plugin bundle
  • DAW Essentials™ bundle for Waveform™ OEM, including 16 powerful plugins like Equalizer, Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter

Rugged chassis and professional design

• Backlit mute and solo buttons provide tactile feedback and clear visual indication
• Sealed rotary encoder resists dust and dirt
• Heavy-duty steel chassis built like a tank™
• High-visibility, high-contrast controls
• Resilient QuickGrip™ side handles for easy portability and protection
• Weight: 3.2 kg
• Dimensions: 279 × 267 × 115 mm

About the Perkins EQ

The Perkins EQ was developed by Cal Perkins, starting from the Wien Bridge circuit topology, a highly musical design inspired by the classic "British" consoles of the 60s and 70s. This design essentially swaps the boost/cut capability for a broader, highly musical Q filter.