Your research has doubtless already informed you that it doesn't have any MIDI ports but if that doesn't matter to you I'm gonna say it's truly a great bit of kit.Īgain, as you probably already know, the Onyx and other components inside are exactly the same as in other high end Onyx gear, so the quality is beyond question.
The other thing I was wondering was that almost all of these are USB 1.1 (except the Scarlett which is USB2.0) should I be worried about using 1.1 and go for USB 2.0 instead? Since I'm leaning toward the Mackie and the Saffire is the obvious competitor.I guess I'm looking for any possible reason to go with the Saffire instead (does it sound better or more transparent than the Mackie). I also want something that has a quick and easy volume control.ġ) Mackie Onyx Blackjack (I'm leaning toward this one)Īny feedback, opinions or suggestions would be appreciated. I don't do much recording (the occasional vocal hook once in a blue) and so would need it for mostly monitoring on my headphones or Mackie HR824 monitors.
My first choice would have been an Apogee Duet 2 (great sound quality) but they are a bit pricey for my budget and I'm not crazy about their breakout cable setup.
#Onyx blackjack computer audio pro#
My normal set up is a G5 (PowerPC) with a MOTU 24io but I'm getting a Mac Book Pro (with Intel finally) and I'm researching my options for a USB Audio Interface under about $200 or so.