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title: "MACKIE Onyx Artist 1.2 2-In x 2-Out USB Audio Interface"
brand: "mackie"
price: "$223"
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# 48V Phantom Power 24-Bit/192kHz high-res audio Boutique Onyx mic preamp MACKIE Onyx Artist 1.2 2-In x 2-Out USB Audio Interface

**Brand:** mackie
**Price:** $223
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game—studio quality, zero compromise.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MACKIE Onyx Artist 1.2 2-In x 2-Out USB Audio Interface by mackie
- **How much does it cost?** $223 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/52600437-mackie-onyx-artist-1-2-2-in-x-2-out)

## Best For

- mackie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mackie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Power:** Seamlessly power your condenser mics with 48V phantom power and USB 2.0 connectivity—no extra gear needed.
- • **Pro-Ready Software Bundle:** Jumpstart your creativity with included Tracktion DAW Essentials and plug-ins—your all-in-one production toolkit.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Clarity:** Experience pristine, low-noise recordings with Mackie's boutique Onyx mic preamp, designed for professional fidelity.
- • **Intuitive Monitoring Control:** Balance input and playback effortlessly with the built-in mixer and dedicated headphone volume knob for zero-latency monitoring.
- • **Ultra-High Resolution Recording:** Capture every nuance with 24-bit/192kHz audio quality, perfect for detailed music production and podcasting.

## Overview

The MACKIE Onyx Artist 1.2 is a compact, USB-powered 2-in/2-out audio interface featuring boutique Onyx mic preamps, 48V phantom power for condenser mics, and ultra-high resolution 24-bit/192kHz recording. Designed for seamless integration with Windows and macOS, it includes Tracktion music production software and essential plug-ins, making it a perfect choice for professional-grade home studios and mobile creators seeking premium sound quality and intuitive control.

## Description

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Review: Get your analogue sounds into the computer. - 2 microphone inputs which sound pretty good but with only gain and a LED to show the signal level. LED off no signal or small signal , green led signal is within the limits and apparently there is a red LED but I have never seen it as there was enough gain. Monitor output has a mixer for the sound coming into the ONYX or the sound coming from the PC which is very useful for checking a sound is good through the monitors before it even gets recorded and then recordings can take place only listening to the whole mix. If you need a little more or less performance you can quickly adjust the balance but you get a weird echo as the mixes are just happening at different times. This function may have been better as just a switch but I do use it. The headphone out has a volume control. I have not used the MIDI but there is in and out. Connects to a USB port and gets its power from the USB which is nice. All in all a reasonable quality product which sounds good using a stereo guitar/microphone into some software on the computer.
Review: One of the best in the 2in2out realm - Great little interface. Very nice latency. Sound quality is very good also, preamps record nice with little noise. Gain could be a little higher but it's enough for me. Build quality is awesome! Very sturdy, looks solid with great materials. The knobs have a nice weight to them and the big volume knob is much appreciated. Knob response is a little different from what i was used to (not as "linear" as other units) but I ended up liking it, as it seems to have a wider range of "mid volume/gain", where fine adjustments can be made. All in all, comparing with other interfaces i've owned, quality is on the high side, and if Mackie were to launch a series of bigger interfaces i would definitely look into them.

## Features

- Boutique-quality Onyx mic preamp with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range
- 48v Phantom Power for use with studio condenser mics
- High-resolution 2 in x 2 out 24-Bit/192kHz recording
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- Tracktion Music Production Software + DAW Essentials Collection Plug-Ins Included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07664LMPQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 34,080 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 144 in Computer Audio Interfaces |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computer, DAW |
| Connector | / |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (767) |
| Date First Available | 10 Oct. 2017 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Item Weight | 544 g |
| Item model number | Onyx Artist 1.2 |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS |
| Product Dimensions | 11.18 x 16.26 x 4.83 cm; 544.31 g |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | 1 Mic Pre |
| Speaker Size | 2 |
| Supported Software | Traction music production |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mackie
- **Compatible devices:** Computer, DAW
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Number of channels:** 2
- **Supported software:** Traction music production

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this work with other things than recording music eg. discord?**
A: This is an Audio interface. So long as it has a mic attached you can use it for any audio input.

**Q: My setup .  macmini > smsl su8 dac > headphone amp (smsl sp200). can i keep my current setup and connect it to this audio interface?**
A: If your trying to link this via computer using usb it would work although it doesn’t have matching inputs. Ie one Xlr, one ts jack socket. If you don’t have a computer, it wouldn’t work. Hope that helps

**Q: Does it support the software volume control on mac or only hardware volume control? Also, does it awake with the mac from sleep?**
A: It does awake with the mac volume can be controlled only from the device I believe

**Q: Do you have to install drivers or it’s plug-and-play?**
A: With a Mac no, it just works. No idea about windows although I’m pretty sure there’s a driver pack on the website

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get your analogue sounds into the computer.
*by P***P on 22 October 2019*

2 microphone inputs which sound pretty good but with only gain and a LED to show the signal level. LED off no signal or small signal , green led signal is within the limits and apparently there is a red LED but I have never seen it as there was enough gain. Monitor output has a mixer for the sound coming into the ONYX or the sound coming from the PC which is very useful for checking a sound is good through the monitors before it even gets recorded and then recordings can take place only listening to the whole mix. If you need a little more or less performance you can quickly adjust the balance but you get a weird echo as the mixes are just happening at different times. This function may have been better as just a switch but I do use it. The headphone out has a volume control. I have not used the MIDI but there is in and out. Connects to a USB port and gets its power from the USB which is nice. All in all a reasonable quality product which sounds good using a stereo guitar/microphone into some software on the computer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best in the 2in2out realm
*by A***R on 18 August 2019*

Great little interface. Very nice latency. Sound quality is very good also, preamps record nice with little noise. Gain could be a little higher but it's enough for me. Build quality is awesome! Very sturdy, looks solid with great materials. The knobs have a nice weight to them and the big volume knob is much appreciated. Knob response is a little different from what i was used to (not as "linear" as other units) but I ended up liking it, as it seems to have a wider range of "mid volume/gain", where fine adjustments can be made. All in all, comparing with other interfaces i've owned, quality is on the high side, and if Mackie were to launch a series of bigger interfaces i would definitely look into them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well built, and works fine once you have downloaded drivers, which was easy.
*by M***E on 14 May 2020*

I bought this unit as a replacement for my Alesis io2, and it does pretty much the same, and is equally well built at half the price of the Alesis. So 5 stars for VFM. On my PC it didn't work first time, and having gone into Windows Settings and run some checks I was advised to download some drivers, which happened automatically once I'd clicked Yes. I then had to re-boot, and after that it was all fine. I've used it with Soundtrap and Zoom so far on the PC. But not completely plug-and-play. On my MacBook, which is actually older than my PC it did work first time. On the Mac I've used it with Garageband, iTunes and Soundtrap. Sound quality is good, and it's simple to use. A couple of reviews have mentioned low output, and there is some truth in that. I have been using it with headphone volume up at 3 o'clock. And you do then need to set the MIx level at about 2 o'clock, so you get enough coming back to you from the computer. That done, it's fine. Finally, I've noticed that with both of my condenser mics there is a sudden jump in Gain at about 3 o'clock, where it quickly becomes distorted. This could be smother, but you're fine if you keep the gain just below this 'tipping point'. Obviously, all devices do this to some extent, but it's quite sudden and extreme on this one. Hence the 3 stars for volume control. But overall, a good item - perfectly usable at a good price. And it was available at short notice, which a lot of gear is not at the moment (Covid-19).

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*