| Mackie Onyx 1640 EQ Modification Details
This modification will enable Mackie Onyx users to record the Perkins EQ (and insert) from their DB25 and Firewire option card outputs. Selecting EQ via the EQ select switch located in the channel strip will turn the feature on once modified. There are two standard methods available from Front End Audio, pre and post fader placement of the EQ.
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Select "post fader" and the EQ (and insert) is placed after the fader and before the DB25 / Firewire outputs.
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Select "pre fader" and the EQ (and insert) is placed before the fader and heads straight to the DB25 / Firewire outputs.
The advantage of "post fader" being you now have access to your fader and mute while recording. The advantage of "pre fader" being you are skipping the additional fader circuitry (slightly cleaner path) and your mutes and fader can be used for your monitor or live mix.
I personally had mine setup "pre fader" so I can still record live gigs with it and I can control the monitor mix easily without affecting my signal "to tape" (ok hard disk...). – Warren Dent, Front End Audio
During checkout you will choose your shipping method, which will be return shipping. When you're done, print the invoice and put a copy in the box. Send us the mixer via your own best method, and use the original packaging please. Send the Onyx mixer to:
Front End Audio, LLC
Attn: ONYX MOD
728 South Edisto Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
803-748-0914
Turnaround time is extremely fast, typically within 24 hours of receipt of the unit barring unforeseen issues with your mixer. Custom mods can be requested by calling or emailing us as well.
All modifications are professionally performed by Sound Lab Recording in Lexington SC, carry a 3 year warranty on Sound Lab’s labor and parts, and does not void your standard Mackie warranty. DO NOT ever attempt to service your Onyx mixer yourself! Contact Front End Audio if any issues arise so that it can be handled properly. Improper putzing around by yourself inside of an electrical device can result in serious injury, serious death and serious voiding of any warranty. |
