Mackie Onyx12 – 12-Channel Mixer with 96 kHz Multitrack Recording
The Mackie Onyx12 is a professional 12-channel mixer built for musicians, engineers, content creators, and small venues that need pristine sound and multitrack flexibility in a compact format. With high-gain Onyx preamps, 96 kHz USB recording, British-style Perkins EQ, a powerful FX engine, and onboard SD recording, it delivers studio-grade clarity and modern workflow tools for live, studio, and hybrid production environments.
Key Features
- High-gain Onyx preamps: Up to 60 dB of gain with ultra-low noise performance for vocals, instruments, and broadcast sources.
- 14×4 USB multitrack interface: Record up to 14 inputs at 96 kHz while sending four returns back to the mixer for monitoring or processing.
- Perkins British-style EQ: 3-band analog EQ with sweepable mids for warm, musical tone shaping inspired by classic consoles.
- Studio Command interface: Full-color display and single-knob control for FX editing, SD recording, browsing, and quick navigation.
- Built-in DSP effects: User-customizable reverbs, delays, choruses, and more—with EQ and presets for polished live or streaming mixes.
- Bluetooth streaming: Wirelessly stream audio to a dedicated channel and route to Aux or Main outputs.
Customer Benefits
The Onyx12 combines professional recording capability with intuitive live-sound control, making it ideal for hybrid workflows. Whether you’re tracking a full session, streaming performances, mixing a band, or running a small venue, it provides clear audio, flexible routing, and modern conveniences like SD recording and Bluetooth input—all in a compact, road-ready chassis.
Quick Specs
- Channels: 12
- USB Interface: 14×4, 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Onboard Recording: Stereo SD card (2×2)
- Preamps: Onyx high-gain preamps (60 dB)
- EQ: 3-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids
- Effects: Digital FX engine with user presets and FX EQ
- Inputs: Mic/line, Hi-Z, stereo line, 3.5 mm, Bluetooth
- Outputs: Main, Aux/monitor sends, Control Room, headphones
- Metering: 12-segment stereo meters
- Construction: Heavy-duty steel chassis with QuickGrip side cheeks
What’s in the Box
- Mackie Onyx12 mixer
- Power cable
- Documentation & software downloads
Use Cases / Ideal For
Live sound, hybrid studio setups, multitrack recording, podcasting, streaming, rehearsals, small venues, content creation, mobile production.
Compatibility
Works with macOS and Windows DAWs via USB. Compatible with microphones, instruments, line-level devices, Bluetooth sources, and SD storage for standalone recording.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- High-gain Onyx preamps with excellent clarity
- 96 kHz multitrack recording capability
- Full-color display with intuitive navigation
- Musical Perkins EQ and powerful FX engine
- Bluetooth audio and SD recording
⚠️ Cons:
- No motorized faders or digital scene automation
- USB interface limited to 14×4 (not full channel count)
The Mackie Onyx12 delivers a refined balance of studio-grade sound, modern recording tools, and rugged portability—an ideal mixing solution for creators and performers at Soundium.
