Mackie Onyx Blackjack Latency Test
Mackie Onyx Blackjack Latency Checker
OK, so I got this Mackie mixer and once I got the drivers set up and what not, I tried to record some music. I tried to record one mono track of guitar using the 'Hi-z' function on channel one. When I recorded this, it was distorted and sounded awful. I tried increasing the buffer size to as high as it would go, and while this made the problem less severe, i could still hear the distortion (if you need to hear what the distortion sounds like I can upload an mp3). This caused me to install Tracktion, the software that comes with the mixer, just to see if it made a difference, and sure enough, it did. Recording through the mixer with Tracktion works great. Now, I am reasonably happy with Tracktion, but I know Sonor is so much more powerful, and I know I will want to use it some time soon. So this is my question: Why does Sonor distort my audio while Tracktion doesn't?
- This might just be a really rare case but the mackie blackjack has latency issues for me, even when I have it on input monitoring. I say this must be rare because I have a mac, and apparently the device is made to work with core audio. The features are great. I like the pre's on it as well.
- Mackie Onyx Blackjack I only need 2 good channels to plug my SDC's into to record solo classical guitar, and I have no need for midi or any other inputs. The specs on this box are better than the similar presonus and focusrite boxes in this price range.
Mackie's Blackjack is the smallest interface yet to feature their acclaimed Onyx mic preamps. The Mackie Onyx Blackjack is a combined USB audio interface and monitor-level controller aimed at those who only need to record one or two inputs at a time, but who want the preamp and digital conversion quality of Mackie's larger Onyx interfaces and mixers. That's why Mackie have put that issue to rest with the zero-latency recording that the Onyx Blackjack is capable of. Featuring a true analog monitoring path directly from the preamps to your studio monitors or headphones and the ability to track with zero latency in both mono and strereo, you can get the right vibe when recording stereo signals. Oh yeah, Blackjack also allows you to track with zero latency in either mono or stereo, so you can get the right vibe when recording stereo signals like acoustic guitars and keyboards. Professional Tools No other ultra-compact desktop interface delivers as many professional features as the Onyx Blackjack.