The Mackie Onyx Artist 1-2 is tailor-made for singer/songwriters and content creators. Experience top-notch sound, thanks to high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters combined with premium analog circuitry. Inject your recordings with excellent fidelity and dynamic range, by virtue of a boutique-sounding Onyx mic preamp. You also get a 1/4" input with a hi-Z switch for DI-ing your guitar or bass. Tracking with the Onyx Artist 1-2 is a breeze, with zero-latency direct monitoring and a headphone output. Bus-powered for the ultimate in portability, the Onyx Artist 1-2 is a great way to capture any performance.

Premium analog circuitry delivers top-notch sound

No matter what you're recording, the Onyx Artist 1-2 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 an Onyx preamp imparts a boutique-ish warmth to vocals, guitars, synths, or anything else you run through it.

Zero-latency direct monitoring for effortless tracking

The Mackie Onyx Artist 1-2 employs a true analog signal path directly from its preamp to your monitoring chain. This means that you can track while monitoring with zero digital routing and zero latency. At Music Experience, 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 Artist 1-2, you can start making music as soon as you open the box. Record, edit, mix, and share with Tracktion T7. 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.

What Mackie Says...

Whether you’re tracking your latest song idea or doing a live stream, the Onyx Series USB Interfaces deliver true studio-quality sound with maximum headroom and ultra-low noise.

• Boutique-quality Onyx™ mic preamp with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range
• +48v Phantom Power for use with studio condenser mics
• 1/4” TRS input with Hi-Z switch for connecting guitar, bass, and more
• High-resolution 2 in x 2 out 24-Bit/192kHz recording
• Zero-latency direct analog monitoring of inputs
• Dedicated 1/4" TRS outputs for connecting studio monitors
• Bus-powered for easy mobile recording
• USB 2.0 connectivity
• Built-Like-A-Tank™ design to survive day-to-day abuse
• Powerful headphone output
• Waveform OEM™ Music Production Software included
• Compatible with all major DAWs on Mac or PC
• 1.1 lbs / .5 kg

Hear The Difference

Combining high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters with premium Mackie analog circuitry and Built-Like-A-Tank™ hardware design, the bus-powered Onyx Series USB Audio Interfaces give you the power to capture your best performance and experience media with pristine fidelity at home or on the go. Perfect for singer-songwriters and content creators, the Onyx Artist 1•2 ™ features an Onyx mic pre plus a ¼” input with Hi-Z switch for quick and easy recording. The Onyx Producer 2•2™ expands the versatility with dual Onyx mic pres and MIDI I/O for controllers, synthesizers and more. Both models offer zero-latency direct monitoring plus a headphone output, L/R line-output and +48v phantom power.

Waveform OEM™ DAW

Waveform OEM is a multi award-winning workstation, featuring powerful and creative tools to inspire the modern musician. Unlike typical ‘Lite’ versions, it does not impose any restrictions – you get unlimited track count, powerful features, compatibility with all popular plug-ins and efficient performance on MacOS ®, Windows®, and Linux ® operating systems.

DAW Essentials Collection™