![]() Also unusual is the fact that the Blackbird's optical sockets can't be switched to accept S/PDIF signals. Unlike many of its rivals in this price bracket, the Blackbird features two pairs of ADAT optical sockets however, the second pair is used only to support S/MUX operation at high sample rates, so it's not possible to access more than eight digital input channels. The full range of Blackbird I/O is summarised in the 'Vital Statistics' box, but it's worth noting a couple of distinctive features here. And, like most of its rivals, it's also expandable, courtesy of ADAT optical I/O and the ability to 'stack' multiple Blackbirds on one system. It follows the popular template of providing eight analogue inputs with mic preamps, including a pair of 'super channels' that have insert points, separately switched phantom power, and can serve as DIs for electric guitars and the like. ![]() The latest addition to Mackie's popular Onyx range of mixers and computer audio interfaces is a 1U, rackmounting, Firewire‑based unit designed to compete head‑on with the likes of Focusrite's Saffire Pro 40, M‑Audio's Profire 2626, Presonus's Firestudio 2626 and Echo's Audiofire Pre 8. Mackie have bundled eight of their popular Onyx preamps into a 1U rackmount audio interface.
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