http://tweakheadz.com/rigs5.htm#Rig18
"The Onyx 1640i Rig"
Who it is for:
Bands who need a board for their gigs, yet also need it for recording rehearsals, demos, or full productions at their home studio. Compatible with major sequencers and can be licensed to work with Pro Tools M-powered
Hooking it up:
The snake goes to the XLR inputs of the Onyx and Mics and line instruments are connected to the snake on stage or in the recording room. Firewire connects to a computer for full 16x16 audio interface integration. Sends may be used for stage monitors, FX boxes, or other processors. Inserts on every channel for hardware compressors. Recording outs on D-subs to connect to traditional multi-tracks for times when a computer is not desired.
http://www.zzounds.com/a--3745/item--MACONYX1640I/sid--rigs
Here it is. You have a band and you need a rig for gigs and you want to bring it back to your rehearsal space and be able to track that next CD. Also if you bring a computer the rig will be able to record while you are gigging too. Advantages here are the sound qualities of the Onyx preamps and Perkins EQ, onboard compression and limiting to help you get the most from your PA.
Tweak says: Bravo Mackie! The 1640i is going to revolutionize things. Finally, we have a 16 ch mixer with BUILT IN AUDIO INTERFACE, that can record 16 separate tracks to a computer and MIX 16 outputs from a computer. Not only that, but you can use it as a gigging mixer too. 6 aux sends and 4 busses mean you can have all the stage monitors you need. Need to record the gig but don't want to lug your computer to the show? No prob. You have 16 recording outs (direct outs) on 2 D-subs that can go to a modular Multi-track.
Click the link to zzounds to read about Pro Tools M-powered compatibility and compatibility with other sequencers.
Alternatives to the Onyx 1640i are:
http://www.zzounds.com/a--3745/item--AAHZEDR16/sid--ai
http://www.zzounds.com/a--3745/item--PRSSTUDIOLIVE
