User Manual

10
Onyx Artist 1•2 and Onyx Producer 2•2 USB Interfaces
Onyx Artist 1•2 and Onyx Producer 2•2 USB Interfaces
Rear Panel Description
If the front panel is where inputs are connected,
then it would only make sense that the rear panel
is where outputs are connected!
11. USB Input / Output Jack
The built-in USB interface allows for some powerful
and flexible routing by transferring digital audio to and
from a computer. To use this feature with a PC, first
download the PC ASIO driver from
http://mackie.com/products/onyx-series-usb-interfaces
If connecting to a Mac, it will show up as a 1x2 device
[Onyx Artist 1•2] or 2x2 device [Onyx Producer 2•2]
with no driver required.
The USB routing of the Onyx USB Interface is a
potent thing to behold. Input signals are always sent
directly to the computer, yet also routable directly
to the L/R line outputs and headphones outputs.
Similarly, stereo playback is always routed back into
the interface for monitoring and overdubbing (unless
you choose to mute them in software). Since the phones
and L/R line outputs have separate volume controls,
users are free to monitor using either, neither or both.
As mentioned on the previous page, the USB LED on
the front panel will illuminate green when the
computer is powered on and connected successfully
and securely (via USB) to the Onyx USB Interface.
12. MIDI Input / Output Jacks [Onyx Producer 2•2]
These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and output
connectors. Connect this to the MIDI IN/OUT ports
on MIDI-equipped device (MIDI IN to MIDI OUT
and vice-versa).
The MIDI LED on the front panel will illuminate
green to inform you when data is received at the MIDI
input jack of the Onyx Producer 2•2 interface.
It will appear as a 2x2 MIDI device to the computer
and DAW application. The Onyx Producer 2•2 interface
appears as Port 1 in the DAW application.
13. 1/4" Line Outputs
Connect the L/R monitor outputs to the inputs
of powered studio monitors or to a power amplifier
driving passive speakers. These outputs deliver
the main balanced stereo signal
.
• The L/R line output connectors accept balanced
or unbalanced signals.
• Unbalanced TS (tip-sleeve) lines can be accommodated
via the TRS jack. Make sure the cable terminates with
a TS plug (like a guitar plug), or if it’s a TRS plug (such
as a headphone plug), make sure the ring is tied to the
sleeve and that the plug is fully inserted into the jack.
2.0
LR
2x2 USB AUDIO INTERFACE
11
14 13
OUT IN
2.0
L
R
2x2 USB AUDIO INTERFACE
11
12 1314