PORTABLE RECORDING PREAMP with 96kHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE OWNER'S MANUAL ONYX Satellite Important Safety Instructions 1. Readtheseinstructions. 2. Keeptheseinstructions. 3. Heedallwarnings. 4. Followallinstructions. 5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater. 6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth. 7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththe manufacturer'sinstructions. 8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters, stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat. 9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-type plug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother. Agrounding-typeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong. Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Ifthe providedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor replacementoftheobsoleteoutlet. 10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyat plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromthe apparatus. 11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer. 12.Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythe manufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,use cautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjury fromtip-over. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. A Component and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn. 13.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlong periodsoftime. 14.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired whentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspowersupplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshave fallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainor moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped. 15.Thisapparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashing,andno objectfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedontheapparatus. 16.ThisapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassA/ClassB(whicheveris applicable)limitsforradionoiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatusas setoutintheradiointerferenceregulationsoftheCanadianDepartment ofCommunications. ATTENTION--Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. 17.Exposuretoextremelyhighnoiselevelsmaycausepermanenthearing loss.Individualsvaryconsiderablyinsusceptibilitytonoise-induced hearingloss,butnearlyeveryonewilllosesomehearingifexposedto sufficientlyintensenoiseforaperiodoftime.TheU.S.Government's OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)hasspecified thepermissiblenoiselevelexposuresshowninthefollowingchart. AccordingtoOSHA,anyexposureinexcessofthesepermissiblelimits couldresultinsomehearingloss.Toensureagainstpotentiallydangerousexposuretohighsoundpressurelevels,itisrecommendedthatall personsexposedtoequipmentcapableofproducinghighsoundpressurelevelsusehearingprotectorswhiletheequipmentisinoperation. Earplugsorprotectorsintheearcanalsorovertheearsmustbeworn whenoperatingtheequipmentinordertopreventpermanenthearing lossifexposureisinexcessofthelimitssetforthhere. Duration Per Day In Hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25orless Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Typical Example Duoinsmallclub SubwayTrain Veryloudclassicalmusic TamiscreamingatAdrianaboutdeadlines Loudestpartsatarockconcert CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. WARNING--Toreducetheriskoffireor electricshock,donotexposethisapparatus torainormoisture. ONYX Satellite Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 5 Onyx Satellite Features ........................................................................................................................................................6 Owner's Manual Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................7 Computer Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................7 Installing the Windows Drivers ..........................................................................................................................................7 Macintosh OS X Audio MIDI Setup....................................................................................................................................7 Installing Tracktion ............................................................................................................................................................8 Zero the Controls ..................................................................................................................................................................10 Connections............................................................................................................................................................................10 Set the Levels ..........................................................................................................................................................................11 Set the Sample Rate and Latency .....................................................................................................................................11 Start Recording to DAW......................................................................................................................................................1 Hookup Diagrams ......................................................................................................................1 Onyx Satellite Features............................................................................................................17 Pod Front Panel......................................................................................................................................................................17 1. Channel GAIN..................................................................................................................................................................17 . Signal Level Indicators .................................................................................................................................................17 . Instrument Switch.........................................................................................................................................................17 4. POWER Indicator ..........................................................................................................................................................17 5. FireWire Indicator .........................................................................................................................................................18 6. 48V Phantom Power Switch and Indicator .....................................................................................................................18 7. CTRL RM/PHONES 1 Level ..........................................................................................................................................18 8. PHONES Level .............................................................................................................................................................18 9. PHONES 1 and Outputs.............................................................................................................................................18 Pod Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................19 10. MIC/Line Inputs ..........................................................................................................................................................19 11. CR OUT ............................................................................................................................................................................19 1. TO DOCK Connector...................................................................................................................................................19 1. FIREWIRE .......................................................................................................................................................................19 14. POWER Connector ......................................................................................................................................................19 15. Kensington Security Slot ...........................................................................................................................................19 Base Station Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................0 16. MIC Input Select Switch ...........................................................................................................................................0 17. Instrument Input Select Switch..............................................................................................................................0 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. 0019085 Rev. A 06/06 ©2006 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. R Owner's Manual 18. Line Input 1 Select Switch ........................................................................................................................................0 19. Line Input Select Switch ........................................................................................................................................0 0. Built-in Talkback Mic .................................................................................................................................................1 1. TALKBACK LEVEL Control ..........................................................................................................................................1 . TO PHONES Switch.....................................................................................................................................................1 . TO DAW Switch............................................................................................................................................................1 4. CONTROL ROOM LEVEL Control............................................................................................................................1 5. SOURCE Select Switch ...............................................................................................................................................1 6. A/B Select Switch ..................................................................................................................................................... 7. 1-/1-6 Select Switch ................................................................................................................................................. 8. Po ...