ONYX 4-BUS LIVE ANALOG

MIXING CONSOLES

ONYX 4-BUS SERIES

The Onyx 4-Bus Series mixing consoles set the new standard
in mid-format mixing. With improved Onyx mic preamps,
acclaimed 4-band Perkins EQ on every channel, and a
built-in assignable compressor/limiter, the Onyx 4-Bus is
packed with premium features and maximum flexibility.

The 6x2 matrix allows for two additional submixes, perfect for
zone outputs, IEM systems and more. A high-quality onboard
compression and limiting section features adjustable
threshold, ratio and fast/slow attack controls and dedicated
12-segment metering. The talkback section has separate
level controls for phones, monitor out, solo, mono out and
talkback. True 4-bus architecture means four accessible group
faders, each with 4-segment metering and mute, solo and AFL
functions for each group. FEATURES:
■ 24-channel and 32-channel / 4-bus premium analog
live sound mixer
The mic/line channel strips each include a Mackie Onyx mic
preamp, individual 48V phantom power, a pad switch and a ■ Onyx microphone preamps with class-leading fidelity
100Hz high-pass filter. “British-style” 4-band Perkins EQ is and dynamic range
very effective and extremely musical, with frequency points
■ 4-band Perkins EQ for warm, musical sound
selected for optimum versatility. Six auxiliary sends may
be set individually to pre/post operation and each boasts ■ 6x2 Matrix Mixer provides two additional mixes for
an AFL switch on their master. The fader itself is a 100mm cry rooms, monitors, etc.
Panasonic™ fader for smooth, high-resolution control.
Oversized mute and PFL buttons are easy to access when
■ Assignable stereo compressor/limiter designed by
THAT® corporation
needed. The last two channels are specifically designed for
stereo devices such as effects returns, stereo synthesizers or ■ 12-segment LED ladders for Main output and
other two-track playback devices. These are full channel strips compressor/limiter
with appropriate 4-band fixed EQ, all six Aux sends and
full routing. ■ Six Aux sends with Pre/Post, Solo and Mute switches

With stunning sound quality and renowned Mackie ■ Two dedicated stereo channels
engineering — combined in a full-featured, portable, highly ■ 100mm Panasonic™ faders on all channels, Groups,
affordable, mid-format mixing console — the Onyx 4-Bus is and Mains
certainly the new standard.
■ Compact and rugged

APPLICATIONS
Live sound mixing, houses of worship, small-to-medium-
sized clubs, theaters, banquet halls, conference rooms,
boardrooms, multitrack field recording, and many, many
more.

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ONYX 4-BUS SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response Equalization
(Mic Input to Main Output, Gain @ unity) Mono Channel EQ
+0 dB/–1 dB 10 Hz to 80 kHz High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
+0 dB/–3 dB 10 Hz to 120 kHz High Mid Peaking ±15 dB sweep 400 Hz-8 kHz
Low Mid Peaking ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz-2 kHz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Distortion (THD and IMD)
Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 100 Hz
(Mic Input to Main Output @ +4 dBu)
Stereo Channel EQ
THD+N (20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth) <0.007%
0.003% @ 1 kHz typical High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz

SMPTE IMD (7 kHz/60 Hz, 4:1) <0.005% High Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 400 Hz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Dynamic Range Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 100 Hz
Mic Input to Main Output >115 dB

Mixer Rated Output

Noise Floor Nominal Output @ Main, Monitor and Matrix Outputs
(20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" Main Out, channel gains @ unity and Aux and Group Sends +4 dBu
gain, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to Main Mix, odd Maximum Output @ Main XLR and TRS Outputs +21 dBu
channels panned left, even channels panned right)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(ref. +4 dBu, Mic Input to Main Output) Maximum Input Levels
32 channels and Main Mix levels @ unity –87 dBu
Mic Input (Gain @ unity, pad out) +21 dBu
24 channels and Main Mix levels @ unity –89 dBu
Mic Input (Gain @ unity, pad in) +30 dBu
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(150 termination, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, +60 dB gain) Line Input (Gain @ –20 dB) +21 dBu
–129.5 dBu Tape Input +30 dBu
Mic Output Noise Stereo Return +21 dBu
Mic Input to Direct Output, min. gain –100 dBu
Residual Output Noise
Main Out (Channel and Main Mix levels off) –100 dBu Maximum Voltage Gain
Main Out (32 channels and Main Mix levels @ unity) –83 dBu Mic Input to
Main Out (24 channels and Main Mix levels @ unity) –85 dBu Main Out 90 dB
Group Out 80 dB
Aux Sends 86 dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) Monitor Out 103 dB
Mic Input, max gain @ 1 kHz better than –70 dB Matrix Out 105 dB
Phones Out 103 dB
Line Input to
Attenuation/Crosstalk Main Out 70 dB
Group Out 60 dB
Adjacent Inputs @ 1 kHz –95 dB Aux Sends 66 dB
Input to Output @ 1 kHz –85 dB Monitor Out 83 dB
Matrix Out 85 dB
Phones Out 83 dB
Input Gain Control Range Stereo Return to
Mic Input 0 dB to +60 dB Main Out 53 dB
Group Out 43 dB
Line Input –20 dB to +40 dB Aux Sends 49 dB
Stereo Input –20 dB to +20 dB Monitor Out 66 dB
Matrix Out 68 dB
Phones Out 66 dB
Phantom Power
+48 VDC

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Input Impedance Physical Properties (packaged product)
Mic Input 3k balanced Onyx 24•4
Height 12.0 in / 305 mm
Mono Channel Line Input 34 k balanced Width 36.5 in / 927 mm
Stereo Returns 20 k balanced Depth 27.3 in / 694 mm
Shipping Weight 61.0 lb / 27.7 kg
Talkback Mic 1k balanced
Onyx 32•4
Height 12.0 in / 305 mm
Width 45.1 in / 1145 mm
Output Impedance Depth 27.3 in / 694 mm
Main Output (XLR) 100 balanced Shipping Weight 86.0 lb / 39.0 kg
Main Output (TRS) 300 balanced
Direct Output 300 Physical Properties (product)
Group Output 300 Onyx 24•4
Monitor Output 300 Height 7.4 in / 185 mm
Width 31.2 in / 792 mm
Matrix Output 300 Depth 21.9 in / 555 mm
Aux Sends 300 Net Weight 39.5 lb / 17.9 kg

Phones Output 25 Onyx 32•4

Height 7.4 in / 185 mm
Width 39.8 in / 1011 mm
Depth 21.9 in / 555 mm
VU Meters Net Weight 48.0 lb / 21.8 kg
Channel (4 segments)
OL (+18), +10, 0 (0 dBu), –20
Main Left and Right (12 segments) Options
Clip (+20), +10, +7, +4, +2, 0 (0 dBu), –2, –4, –7, –10, –20, –30 Onyx 24•4 Dust Cover P/N 0023437
Compressor Input (12 segments) Onyx 32•4 Dust Cover P/N 0023438
Clip (+20), +10, +7, +4, +2, 0 (0 dBu), –2, –4, –7, –10, –20, –30
Compressor Gain Reduction (12 segments)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 Ordering Information
Onyx 24•4 24-Ch./4-Bus Premium SR Console, Universal
P/N 0015900-00
AC Power Requirements
Onyx 32•4 32-Ch./4-Bus Premium SR Console, Universal
Power Consumption 100 watts (Onyx 24•4) P/N 0015901-00
120 watts (Onyx 32•4)
Universal AC Power Supply 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Operating Temperature 0˚ - 40˚C
32˚ - 104˚F

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Onyx 24•4

7.4 in /
187 mm
185 mm
7.3 in /

7.3 in /
185 mm
21.9 in / 555 mm

31.2 in / 792 mm 14.0º

2.1 in /
53 mm
Onyx 32•4

7.4 in /
187 mm
185 mm
7.3 in /

7.3 in /
185 mm
21.9 in / 555 mm

39.8 in / 1011 mm 14.0º

2.1 in /
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400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 MAX MAX
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EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ AFL AFL TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK

AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX SEND MASTERS STEREO RETURNS

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MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX +15 POST AFL MUTE 2 4 2 4
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ONYX 32•4 FRONT AND REAR PANELS

PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN

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dB 1 dB 2 dB 3 dB 4 dB 5 dB 6 dB 7 dB 8 dB 9 dB 10 dB 11 dB 12 dB 13 dB 14 dB 15 dB 16 dB 17 dB 18 dB 19 dB 20 dB 21 dB 22 dB 23 dB 24 dB 25 dB 26 dB 27 dB 28 dB 29 dB 31 dB
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Electronic files for this product are available at:

www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet Onyx_4Bus_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual Onyx_4Bus_OM.PDF

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