Mackie Onyx 24.4 24-Channel Analog Live Sound Console

Mackie Onyx 24.4 24-Channel Analog Live Sound Console

The Mackie Onyx 24.4 captures and controls up to 24 sources with professional mixing precision in a compact, studio-friendly footprint. Its 100 mm Panasonic faders provide smooth, repeatable channel control for tracking sessions and overdubs, while the fully redesigned analog circuitry and Onyx mic preamps ensure clean, transparent gain staging across all channels. This is the go-to mixer for recording projects that demand flexible I/O, multitrack capability, and intuitive mixing without the bloat of digital alternatives.

Recording & Signal Chain

The Onyx mic preamps deliver 123 dB total dynamic range with -129.5 dBm EIN and 0.0007% THD, capturing clean, low-noise input across the full frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 120 kHz. Each channel includes essential tracking tools: a 4-band Perkins EQ for on-the-fly tone shaping during recording, switchable low-cut input filters to control proximity and rumble, and access to the built-in assignable stereo compressor/limiter for taming peaks without patching external gear into the signal chain.

I/O Architecture & Session Workflow

The console features 20 mono XLR mic channels plus 4 additional line channels with 6.3 mm phone stereo inputs, all routed through a 6 x 2 Matrix Mixer and 4-bus architecture for organized session management. Signal routes to your recorder via 24 balanced direct outputs spread across three 25-pin D-Sub connectors, plus dedicated main channel XLR outputs, group outputs, monitor sends, and AUX returns—enabling multitrack recording with simultaneous cue mixes and submix bussing without rewiring between sessions.

Key Features

• 24-channel, 4-bus live sound mixer with Onyx mic preamps
• 100 mm Panasonic faders on all channels and master bus
• 4-band Perkins EQ per channel with switchable low-cut filters
• Built-in assignable stereo compressor/limiter section
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• 6 x 2 Matrix Mixer for flexible output routing
• 24 balanced direct outputs via three 25-pin D-Sub connectors
• Channel PFL and AFL for accurate gain setting and monitor control
• 2 x 12-segment LED level meters for precise level monitoring
• Universal AC power supply 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz with 120W max consumption
• Compact dimensions: 31.2" W x 21.9" D x 7.3" H, weighs 39.46 lbs
• Headphones output and 6 AUX sends for independent monitor mixes

The Onyx 24.4 delivers proven recording versatility—transparent preamps, straightforward gain structure, and comprehensive direct outputs that integrate cleanly into home studios, project facilities, and professional tracking setups alike.