Mackie Onyx 1640i and Avid M-Powered Pro Tools

Onyx 1640i and Avid M-Powered Pro Tools description:

The Mackie Onyx 1640I and Pro Tools M-Powered 8

Pro Tools M-Powered 8 Software puts the industry standard in audio/MIDI production on the fast track, letting you enter the powerful world of Pro Tools on your own terms.

Pro Tools M-Powered 8 has the same user interface as Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE, all while expanding your creative hardware options to dozens of M-Audio interfaces.

Session compatibility with all current versions of Pro Tools software means that you can easily move your projects between pro, project and mobile personal studios.

Anyone can become a member of the Pro Tools community. Pro Tools M-Powered 8 is the serious music production choice for power, compatibility, options and ease of use—without spending serious money.

Pro Tools M-Powered 8 main features include:

industry-standard audio/MIDI production environment
• session compatibility with all current Pro Tools systems
• Includes iLok USB Smart Key
• Hardware compatible with dozens of M-Audio interfaces
• Easy to learn and use
• Elastic Pitch and Elastic Time real-time manipulation features
• Includes 7 powerful virtual instruments and 70 plug-ins
• Includes iLok USB Smart Key

Pro Tools M-Powered 8 PC System Requirements:

• Requires a supported M-Audio hardware peripheral
• Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP
• Minimum 1GB of RAM
• DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
• 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
• USB port for iLok USB Smart Key, plus Internet access for registration, software updates, and activations

Pro Tools M-Powered 8 MAC System Requirements:

• Requires a supported M-Audio hardware peripheral
• Mac OS X 10.5.5-based computer
• Minimum 1GB of RAM
• DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
• 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
• USB port for iLok USB Smart Key, plus Internet access for registration, software updates, and activations

The MACKIE ONYX 1640I FIREWIRE RECORDING MIXER combines the benefits of a powerful FireWire interface with the tactile, hands-on control of a premium analog mixer.

The MACKIE ONYX 1640i is compatable with all major DAWs including Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8. The Onyx-i Series opens up a new world of options for anyone interested in computer recording.

In addition to an ultra-high quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire recording interface, Onyx-i mixers offer professional analog features like boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps, classic “British-style” Perkins EQ and pre/post assignable aux sends, all of which can be flexibly routed via integrated FireWire.

Onyx-i FireWire Recording Mixers are truly all-purpose, perfect for recording and live sound situations.The familiarity of an analog mixer provides easy setup of EQ, headphone mixes, FX sends and more. But you also gain the power of a simple plug-and-play recording and FX routing to your favorite DAW.

The MACKIE ONYX 1640I FIREWIRE RECORDING MIXER Main Features Include:

• 16 channels
• 16 Onyx mic preamps
• 16x16 FireWire
• Home, project or professional recording studio
• Recording your band’s rehearsals or live shows
• Mix a show and multi track record it simultaneously
• Mix and burn CD’s of the live show right at the gig
• Run sound and record your House of Worship services
• Podcasting has never been easier or better sounding
• Premium Recording Mixers with 24-bit/96kHz FireWire
• Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs: Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8, Logic®, SONAR™, Cubase®, Ableton® Live
• Perkins “British style” EQ on every channel
• Flexible FireWire routing, including aux sends and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels
• Stereo playback from DAW, returned to control room or into channel for integration into mix
• Full 16x16 FireWire channel streaming for ultimate DAW integration
• Please note, for Pro Tools compatibility a chargeable driver upgrade is required - see manufacturers website for details.