Native Instruments

Verdict

For Up to 24-bit/192kHz operation

Robust build quality

MIDI input and output

Against Zero latency control afects

monitor output

A hard-wearing 2-channel interface with

high audio quality

8/10

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With high-quality Onyx mic pres,

balanced analogue connectivity and

operation up to 24-bit/192kHz, the bus-

powered Onyx Producer 2.2 audio

interface is more than capable of

getting clean signals in and out of your

DAW. There are two identical mic/line

inputs with combination XLR/jack

connectors. Each has a manual green

backlit switch to select a Hi Z

instrument, and there’s a global backlit

switch for 48V phantom power.

Input signals can be monitored with

zero latency using the Input/DAW Mix

knob, and rounding of the front panel

are a large Monitor level knob and

headphone output with level knob.

Round the back you’ll ind a pair of 1⁄4-

inch jacks for the monitor output, and

also a pair of MIDI connectors (In and

Out), which is very handy. Throw in the

robust metal case and you’ve got a

compact workhorse device that should

last for years. You also get a DAW,

Tracktion, in the box and an Essentials

plugin collection.

mackie.com

Mackie

Onyx Producer 2.2 £119

SOFTWARE BUNDLE HIGHLIGHTS: Traction Waveform OEM DAW and DAW Essentials plugin collection

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