MACKIE ONYX3280 Details
Mackie Onyx3280 Mixer
32 Channels of Onyx Quality for the Road!
Great news from Mackie! Mackie's expertise in designing great sounding, ultra-reliable
compact mixers goes without saying. They practically built their company on
the shoulders of their hallmark blue and red knobs, legendary XDR preamps and
VLZ circuitry. Now with the Onyx3280, Mackie offers a premium large format mixer
with all the pro features you could want in a sound reinforcement console.
Mackie Onyx3280 at a Glance:
8-bus console built around Mackie's premium Onyx mic preamps
Comprehensive channel strip for maximum sound flexibility
Perkins EQ - the "British" sound improved
Famous Mackie reliability and near-indestructible build
8-bus console built around Mackie's premium Onyx mic preamps
The Onyx3280 premium analog 8-bus SR console features 24 of Mackie's flagship
Onyx mic preamps, acclaimed Perkins EQ, and top-notch electronics throughout,
for high-end performance without the high-end price. The Onyx3280 features an
8-bus design, 8 stereo linkable aux sends, 8 stereo line level returns with
EQ, 10x2 matrix mix, 4 mute groups, and all the flexibility and performance
you need for professional sound reinforcement.
Comprehensive channel strip for maximum sound flexibility
The Onyx3280 channel strips feature Mackie's Onyx preamps and offer tons of
processing and routing options. Each channel has Perkins 4-band EQ with a true
hardware bypass switch. Send channel input to any of 8 auxiliary sends, with
Pre/Post fader switching. An auxiliary stereo link makes in-ear monitor sends
easy to set up.
Channel strip features:
Premium Onyx microphone preamps on every channel
4-band Perkins EQ with hardware bypass
48V phantom power, mic/line, 100hz high-pass, and polarity switches
8 auxiliary sends with Pre/Post switches
Aux. stereo link feature for IEM applications
Direct outputs on DB-25 connectors (8 channels per connector)
4 segment LED level indicators
Smooth, long-throw 100mm faders
Mute, and PFL Solo switches
Balanced XLR mic and 1/4" line inputs, plus 1/4" insert jack
Perkins EQ - the "British" sound improved
The goal for the Onyx3280 was no short order: a large format analog mixer with
more useful features, better sound quality and advanced tonal shaping. To accomplish
this Mackie employed their new Perkins EQ circuitry, a "neo classic"
4-band design which gives you the sweet musicality of British EQ with greater
filter control and minimum phase shift (plus a true hardware EQ bypass).
Famous Mackie reliability and near-indestructible build
The Onyx3280 matches Mackie's small format consoles in the "built like
a tank" category. It's built for the road, with heavy-duty cabinet and
components that can take it. The 100mm Alps channel faders will hold up to thousands
of gigs, and the easy-to-read console delivers famous Mackie simplicity. The
Onyx3280 mixer will be your best buddy on the road!
Mackie Onyx3280 Mixing Console Features:
Premium analog 8-bus sound reinforcement console
32 great-sounding, low-noise, high-headroom Onyx mic preamps
4-band Perkins EQ with high/low shelving and dual sweepable mids on every channel
Smooth, accurate 100mm Alps faders on channels and groups
8 pre/post-switchable, stereo-linkable aux sends - great for in-ear monitor
mixes
8 stereo aux return channels with 4-band Perkins EQ, 60mm fader and flexible
routing
Two large 12-segment stereo meters dedicated to main output and solo levels
4-segment metering on all channels, groups and aux returns
On-board talkback functionality with extensive routing capability
Built-in "Real World" power supply 100-240 volts, 50-60Hz, 105W
MACKIE ONYX3280 Specs
Frequency Response
Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity)
+0, –1 dB, <10 Hz to 80 kHz
+0, –3 dB, <10 Hz to 130 kHz
Distortion (THD & IMD)
Mic Input to Main Output (@ +4 dBu)
THD: < 0.007% max, 0.005% typical, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
SMPTE IMD: < 0.005% (7 kHz/60 Hz, 4:1)
Dynamic Range
>105 dB, 24 channels assigned
>115 dB, one-channel assigned
Noise Floor
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
–87 dBu (ref. +4 dBu, Mic In to Main Out,
48 channels and Main Mix levels at unity)
–90 dBu, (ref. +4 dBu, Mic In to Main Out,
24 channels and Main Mix levels at unity)
Equivalent Input Noise (E.I.N.), 20 Hz to 20 kHz Bandwidth,
150Ω source impedance
–129.5 dBu @ +60 dB gain
Mic Output Noise:
Direct Output: –98 dBu (minimum gain)
Residual Output Noise:
Main Out: –100 dBu (Channel and Main Mix levels off)
Main Out: –83 dBu (48 channels and Main Mix levels
at unity)
–86 dBu (24 channels and Main Mix levels
at unity)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
Mic In: >70 dB @ 1 kHz, Gain @ maximum
Crosstalk
Adjacent Inputs: < –95 dB @ 1 kHz
Input to Output: < –85 dB @ 1 kHz
Input Gain Control Range
Mic In: 0 dB to +60 dB
Line In: –20 dB to + 40 dB, mono channels
Phantom Power
+48 VDC
Equalization
Mono Channel EQ:
High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
High Mid: ±15 dB, sweepable from 400 Hz to 8 kHz
Low Mid: ±15 dB, sweepable from 100 Hz to 2 kHz
Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Stereo Channel (Aux Input) EQ:
High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
High Mid: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Mid: ±15 dB @ 400 Hz
Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mixer Rated Output
Main Outs: +4 dBu
Aux Send: +4 dBu
Group Send: +4 dBu
Monitor Out: +4 dBu
Matrix Out: +4 dBu
Maximum Rated Output:
+21 dBu @ Main XLR and TRS outputs
Maximum Input Levels
Mic Input: +21 dBu, Gain @ unity
Line Input: +30 dBu, Gain @ –20 dB
Aux Input: +21 dBu
Maximum Voltage Gain
Mic Input to:
Main Out: 90 dB
Group Send: 80 dB
Aux Sends: 86 dB
Monitor Out: 102 dB
Matrix Out: 105 dB
Phones Out: 102 dB
Line Input to:
Main Out: 70 dB
Group Send: 60 dB
Aux Sends: 66 dB
Monitor Out: 82 dB
Matrix Out: 85 dB
Phones Out: 82 dB
Stereo Aux Input to:
Main Out: 50 dB
Group Send: 40 dB
Aux Sends: 39 dB
Monitor Out: 62 dB
Matrix Out: 65 dB
Phones Out: 62 dB
Input Impedance
Mic Input: 2.4 kΩ, balanced
Mono Channel Line Input: 30 kΩ balanced;
15 kΩ unbalanced
Stereo Aux Inputs: 20 kΩ balanced;
20 kΩ unbalanced
Output Impedance
Main Out: 150 Ω balanced, XLR outputs;
150 Ω TRS outputs
Direct Out: 300 Ω
Group Sends: 100 Ω
Monitor Out: 100 Ω
Matrix Out: 100 Ω
Aux Sends: 100 Ω
Phones Out: 25 Ω
Channel Level LED (Sensitivity)
0 LED = 0 dBu (normal operating level)
VU Meters
Main and Solo Left and Right, 12 segments:
Clip (+20), +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, –2, –4, –7, –10, –20, –30
0 LED = 0 dBu
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption:
Onyx 2480 180 watts
Onyx 3280 200 watts
Onyx 4080 220 watts
Onyx 4880 240 watts
Universal AC Power Supply:
100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Physical Dimensions and Weight
Onyx 2480
Height: 9.4 in/239 mm
Width: 48.8 in/1240 mm
Depth: 29.6 in/751 mm
Weight: 95 lb/43 kg
Onyx 3280
Height: 9.4 in/239 mm
Width: 60.0 in/1523 mm
Depth: 29.6 in/751 mm
Weight: 113 lb/51 kg
Onyx 4080
Height: 9.4 in/239 mm
Width: 70.4 in/1788 mm
Depth: 29.6 in/751 mm
Weight: 131 lb/59 kg
Onyx 4880
Height: 9.4 in/239 mm
Width: 81.3 in/2065 mm
Depth: 29.6 in/751 mm
Weight: 149 lb/68 kg
Options
Onyx PS External Redundant Power Supply
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