Mackie Onyx 24.4 24-Channel Analog Live Sound Console

Mackie Onyx 24.4 24-Channel Analog Live Sound Console

The Onyx 24.4 sits solidly in the working engineer's rack—a compact, road-ready mixer that feels at home This mixing monitors at a mid-sized venue or tracking multitrack recordings. Smooth 100 mm Panasonic faders on every channel and the master bus deliver responsive tactile control, while the fully redesigned analog circuitry keeps the signal path transparent and noise-free across all 24 channels.

Audio Performance & Signal Chain

The Onyx mic preamps deliver 123 dB total dynamic range with –129.5 dBm EIN and 0.0007% THD, ensuring clean gain staging from 10 Hz to 120 kHz across the full frequency spectrum. Each channel strips down to essentials: a 4-band Perkins EQ, switchable low-cut input filters, and access to a built-in assignable stereo compressor/limiter for dynamic control without external outboard gear.

Design & Connectivity

The console combines 20 mono XLR mic channels plus 4 line channels with 6.3 mm stereo phone inputs, all routed through a 6 × 2 Matrix Mixer and 4-bus architecture for flexible output assignment. 24 balanced direct outputs via three 25-pin D-Sub connectors feed into a comprehensive I/O spec that includes dedicated main XLR outputs, group outputs, monitor sends, and AUX returns—supporting complex monitor mixes and multitrack recording without external patching complications.

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 × 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 × 12-segment LED level meters for precise level monitoring
• Universal AC power supply (100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 120W max)
• Headphones output and 6 AUX sends for independent monitor mixes
• Compact dimensions: 31.2″ W × 21.9″ D × 7.3″ H

The Onyx 24.4 remains the standard in mid-format live sound—proven reliability, transparent gain structure, and enough routing flexibility to handle club gigs through small festival stages.