The Mackie Onyx Blackbird Premium 16x16 FireWire Recording Interface delivers industry-leading recording quality via eight boutique-quality Onyx preamps and high-end 24-bit/96kHz conversion in a sleek, rackmount design. Two front panel "Super Channels" provide quick access to crucial recording tools and feature true analog hardware monitoring, in both mono and stereo, for hassle-free zero-latency recording. The additional mic inputs, onboard 8x8 ADAT and word clock I/O provide easy integration into any digital or analog setup. For more complex sessions, the powerful Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer allows for quick mix creation and routing of any input to any output. Plus, since Blackbird works as a standalone 8-channel preamp rack, you've got a single box solution ready for integration into your studio or digital live setup.

Eight boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range
High-headroom design with ultra-low noise and distortion
Professional 16x16 24-bit/96kHz recording/playback:

Flexible FireWire routing

8x8 ADAT I/O for ultimate expandability

Onboard wordclock I/O for studio and live integration

Acclaimed JetPLL jitter elimination technology

High-end Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters with 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
Compatible with most major DAWs:

Logic

SONAR

Cubase

Ableton Live

Final Cut Pro

...and more

Powerful and flexible "Super Channels":

Front panel connectivity for easy access

True analog hardware monitoring of inputs, in mono or stereo, for easy zero-latency recording

80Hz low-cut switches

Dedicated 48V phantom power

Built-in DI for direct connection of guitars, bass, etc.

Inserts for outboard processing gear

Ideal eight input standalone preamp unit with up to 96kHz ADAT (S/MUX II) outputs
48V phantom power on all inputs for use with condenser microphones
Studio monitor, main and alternative outputs with independent level control and source selection
Two headphone outputs with independent level control and source selection
Includes powerful Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer:

Route any input to any output

Zero-latency tracking of all inputs

Quickly set up independent mixes for headphones and more

Easily aggregate up to four units on Mac or PC
"Built-Like-A-Tank" sleek and ergonomic chassis design
Includes Tracktion 3 Music Production Software for Mac or PC


SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
FOR PC

Microsoft Windows 7 32 / 64, Vista 32 / 64 RTM or XP SP 2

Pentium 4, Celeron or Athlon XP processor

512 MB RAM

FOR MAC

Mac OS X 10.5.0 to 10.6.4

G4 processor

512 MB RAM