I am due to receive a new Mac Mini next week and have been trying to figue out how I'm going to connect my Motu 828mk2 firewire interface into the Mac. I have also ordered the Apple thunderbolt to firewire adapter, but cannot find out anywhere what cable to buy! the Motu has a 6 pin Firewire 800 port, but I don't know what the connection end of the adapter is, be is 6 pin/8 pin or/9 pin? My studio calls for a very very long firewire cable so I'd like to avoid buying the wrong cable!
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Upon searching this topic I've come across a few threads claiming real problems with the new OSX and firewire audio interfaces, does anyfone else have this problem?
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FIDELITYBoutique-Quality Onyx Preamps
Found on our most expensive studio consoles, Onyx pres are designed to meet or surpass expensive, esoteric standalone mic pres in terms of fidelity, headroom and transparency –as well as improved radio frequency (RFI) rejection and ultra-wide dynamic range. And with a full 60dB of available gain, would-be competitors are left in the dust.
DYNAMICHigh-Quality AD/DA Conversion
The Onyx Blackbird uses Cirrus Logic®converters offering 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted) –a specification other companies sometimes charge thousands of dollars to achieve. Our preamp circuitry is aligned precisely with the onboard analog-to-digital conversion to always provide you with the most headroom and the lowest noise and distortion possible.
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Blackbird is the perfect front end to your DAW using the FireWire connection and if you get more preamps later (like another Onyx Blackbird), you can connect them via Blackbird's integrated 8x8 ADAT I/O, delivering a full 16-channel 24-bit/96kHz resolution recording solution. There's also onboard word clock I/O perfect for any scenario incorporating multiple pieces of analog/digital gear
SMARTTwo 'Super Channels'
The two front-panel 'Super Channels'offer extremely useful features, right within your reach. First off, both channels utilize combo inputs, dedicated 48V phantom power and true analog hardware monitoring, in either mono or stereo, allowing you to route the signals directly to your studio monitors or headphones. Zero-latency overdubs have never been easier to set up or control.
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FLEXIBLEBlackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer
The Onyx Blackbird is powerful all on its own. However, for more complex applications, Mackie provides you with the custom-designed 18x16 Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer application. This powerful graphic user interface (GUI) allows for customization and ease-of-use that the competition is simply unable to achieve.
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Applications
A solution for any studio
Studios, regardless of size, can't usually afford to buy all the gear they want at once. That's why investing in gear designed with performance, flexibility and expandability in mind is critical. Whether you have a small home studio or you're taking on big clients, the Onyx Blackbird will deliver professional results. With its 'Built-Like-A-Tank' design, it is made to last. You can feel confident taking it on the road for mobile recording or even part of a live recording rig on tour
Manuals
Owners Manual
Quick Start Guide
SPECS
SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE
Drivers
PC: Windows XP to Windows 8
Mac: OS X 10.5 to OS X 10.12
SUPPORT DOCS
PRODUCT PHOTOS
Blackbird
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Suggestions
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