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12 Onyx mic preamps
Twelve microphone inputs offer up to 60 dB of gain.

Independent shopping perspective
Mackie’s Onyx16 combines a 16-channel analog mixing layout with multitrack USB recording at up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Its 12 Onyx mic preamps provide up to 60 dB of gain, with channel-by-channel 100 Hz low-cut filtering and 48V phantom power. During a live set or recording session, DSP effects and four saved presets keep preferred processing close at hand. SD-card recording and playback, Bluetooth playback, and flexible analog/USB routing extend the mixer’s role beyond the main mix.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Twelve microphone inputs offer up to 60 dB of gain.
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Each channel provides its own low-cut filter and phantom-power control.
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The mixer can send multitrack audio to recording software over USB.
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Save preferred settings for recall in sessions or live use.
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Useful dimensions and weight when planning a mixer position or transport.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It has 12 Onyx mic preamps, each offering up to 60 dB of gain.
Yes. It can record all input channels as separate tracks through USB, alongside main-mix and subgroup recording options.
Yes. Bluetooth-enabled devices can be paired for wireless playback.
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