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Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2 USB Audio Interface

2-in-2-out USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-bit/192kHz, with 2 Onyx Mic Preamps, Zero-latency Direct Monitoring, MIDI I/O, and Software Bundle - Mac/PC
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Great Sound and Zero-latency Monitoring

Singer/songwriters and content creators will love the Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2. High-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters combine with premium analog circuitry to deliver top-notch sound. A pair of boutique-sounding Onyx mic preamps provides excellent fidelity and dynamic range, while their XLR/TRS combo inputs accommodate just about everything. You also get a hi-Z switch on each channel for DI-ing your guitar or bass. Zero-latency direct monitoring and a headphone output make tracking a breeze. And you can hook up your synths, controllers, and other hardware with ease, thanks to built-in MIDI connectivity. Bus-powered for the ultimate in portability, the Onyx Producer 2-2 is a great way to capture any performance.

Premium analog circuitry delivers top-notch sound

No matter what you're recording, the Onyx Producer 2-2 will deliver studio-quality sound. Premium analog circuitry ensures maximum headroom and low noise. High-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters capture every source with impressive accuracy. And dual Onyx preamps impart a boutique-ish warmth to vocals, guitars, synths, or anything else you run through them.

Zero-latency direct monitoring for effortless tracking

The Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2 employs a true analog signal path directly from its preamps to your monitoring chain. This means that you can track while monitoring with zero digital routing and zero latency. At Sweetwater, we appreciate being able to increase our DAW's buffer settings to maximize our computer's processing ability, while still benefiting from zero-latency monitoring.

Get started with a comprehensive software bundle

With the Onyx Producer 2-2, you can start making music as soon as you open the box. Record, edit, mix, and share with Waveform OEM DAW. This multiple-award-winning DAW software supplies you with unlimited audio and MIDI tracks and a professional feature set. You also get Mackie's DAW Essentials Collection — a plug-in bundle with EQ, compression, effects, and more.

Includes:

  • Waveform OEM DAW
  • Equalizer
  • Compressor
  • Reverber8
  • Delay Studio
  • Stereo Delay
  • Tape Delay
  • Crossover
  • Limiter
  • Gate/Expander
  • Ducker
  • Flanger
  • Crusher
  • Chorus
  • Bus Compressor
  • Phaser
  • Auto Filter

Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2 Features:

  • 2-in-2-out USB 2.0 audio interface with fast speed and low latency
  • 24-bit/192kHz converters combine with premium analog circuitry to deliver top-notch sound
  • 2 boutique-sounding Onyx mic preamps provide excellent fidelity and dynamic range
  • +48v phantom power for your studio condenser mics
  • XLR/TRS combo inputs accommodate just about everything
  • hi-Z switch on each channel for DI-ing your guitar or bass
  • Zero-latency direct monitoring and a headphone output make tracking a breeze
  • MIDI I/O for hooking up synths, controllers, and other hardware
  • Bus-powered for the ultimate in portability
  • Built-Like-A-Tank design withstands day-to-day abuse
  • Comprehensive software bundle with DAW and plug-ins

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Tech Specs

  • Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
  • Form Factor: Desktop/Portable
  • Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
  • Number of Preamps: 2
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Effects: FX plug-ins
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/Hi-Z)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (monitor out)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Software: Waveform OEM Production Software, DAW Essentials Collection plug-ins
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.9 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Bus Powered: Yes
  • Power Supply: USB Bus powered
  • Height: 2.0"
  • Width: 7.4"
  • Depth: 4.5"
  • Weight: 1.4 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2048720-00

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Rated 5/5

USB audio interface

I've read in reviews about other equipment and I'll see "this thing was just built well"... And I'll have to say that about this product from the folks over at Mackie kwho are quickly becoming my new IF THEY MAKE IT I'LL TAKE IT company. The Onyx 2-2 Producer is just fantastic in its simplicity. 5 stars all day
Music background: I like it; it makes me feel good.
Rated 5/5

Fantastic Little Interface!

I was using a MOTU interface before I picked up this lil guy from Sweetwater (Thanks Nich!) and was having some issues with the MOTU. Audio fidelity from the MOTU to this is night and day. I am using this interface with a Shure SM7B + Cloudlifter and the capture audio is perfect for podcasts, screen recording, and producing high quality tutorial videos. The headphone jack is powerful enough to drive my Neumann NDH20 monitor headphones as well and they sound fantastic paired with this interface. I tested the Shure SM7B on this interface without the Cloudlifter and can say, if you needed to record in a pinch, there is enough gain on this interface for the SM7B, but you'll need to crank the gain to almost max, but it would work.
Rated 5/5

Hidden gem

I'm surprised I haven't seen more reviews of this product. It's great!!!!!! Does what it's supposed to do and is pretty transparent. Solid, well-built. Good price. Well worth the money.
Rated 5/5

5 Stars with a bullet!

Does exactly what it was designed and built to do. Simple to connect and use. My only reservation is how it will be in the long-term. I haven't had it long enough to see how it will hold up. If it's anything like my original Mackie Big Knob, it should last for years. The inclusion of free software from Avid and Tracktion is a nice added feature for those purchasers that might not have those.
Music background: Producer, Tiger-I Entertainment, Inc.
Rated 5/5

Sturdy little interface that works flawlessly

I bought this for home recording, and it's obviously not intended for professional studio work. But it works perfectly with my laptop and offers a lot of flexibility. I'm using a somewhat dated computer with Ubuntu Studio installed, along with Ardour 5 as my DAW. They recognize the interface pretty well without too much trouble. I have plugged in two electric guitars, one a Taylor acoustic with a piezo pickup and the other a Telecaster, and they both sound very nice through the interface. I've also connected a Yamaha keyboard as a MIDI controller using the MIDI input, which opens up a whole universe of plugins and effects. The level controls and monitoring functions on the interface work well and are easy to use. The level and monitor/source mix controls feel nice and smooth and have no looseness or wiggle like some cheap controls do.

The headphone monitor jack works equally well with a stereo system or amplified speakers, as it puts out a line-level audio signal. It sounds very clean and bright.

I don't have a condenser mic so I haven't tested the mic inputs, but I like the fact that there are two inputs that can be used for either a guitar (with a Hi-Z switch) or a mic with 48V of phantom power.

I said it's "sturdy," but it's even more than sturdy. It's built like a little tank. I also like that it's powered by the computer's USB so no power supply to worry about. It has nice green brightly visible LED indicators for power, Hi-Z, and MIDI activity.

For the price, it's a great value. I considered both the "Performer" and "Producer" versions, but you get a lot more utility with the "Producer" version for not that much more money. I highly recommend it.
Music background: Amateur musician for 50 years
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