style:Recording Interface Let's face it

If you could fit one of our flagship Onyx 1640i consoles into your workspace and budget, you probably would do it

But that shouldn't mean you have to settle for the cheapest, plastic 2x2 interface available

We've spent serious time and research creating the Onyx Blackjack Premium USB Recording Interface

It delivers the same proven Onyx preamps as our other flagship Onyx products in an ultra-compact, ergonomic desktop design perfect for your home studio

Other professional features include high-end AD/DA converters, built-in DIs, phantom power and true analog hardware monitoring of inputs for hassle-free zero-latency tracking, in either mono or stereo

The USB connection provides bus-power to the Blackjack, eliminating the need for another cable run

Plus, it's Mac/PC friendly and ready for most major DAWs right out of the box

So, don't settle

Be smart and check out the Onyx Blackjack - the utmost in sonic quality and simplicity

Boutique-Quality Onyx PreAmps Great recordings start with high-quality preamps and you will simply not find preamps at this price range better than Blackjack’s Onyx preamps

We invested significant R&D efforts into developing our flagship Onyx mic preamps

Found on our most expensive studio consoles, Onyx pres are designed to meet or surpass expensive, esoteric standalone mic pres in terms of fidelity, headroom and transparency – as well as improved radio frequency (RFI) rejection and ultra-wide dynamic range

And with a full 60dB of available gain, would-be competitors are left in the dust

High-Quality AD/DA Conversion Quality doesn’t stop at the boutique Onyx preamps

The Onyx Blackjack uses Cirrus Logic® converters offering 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted) – a specification other companies sometimes charge thousands of dollars to achieve

Our preamp circuitry is aligned precisely with the onboard analog-to-digital conversion to always provide you with the most headroom and the lowest noise and distortion possible, a real sonic benefit that is often ignored on smaller interfaces

Zero-Latency Recording Latency is evil and must be punished

If you have recorded with digital gear, chances are you feel the same way

It’s a pesky computer-induced delay that can quickly kill the vibe of any recording session

Blackjack puts this issue to rest once and for all, featuring a true analog monitoring path directly from the preamps to your studio monitors and headphones

This means you can track while listening to the direct analog source with zero routing

Not only that, it also means you can adjust your buffer settings to maximize your computers processing ability

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

Both channels double as built-in DIs for direct connection of guitars, basses, keyboards, drum machines, etc

Both channels also deliver 48V phantom power, so you can use studio-quality condenser mics with no problem

The studio monitor and headphone outputs have independent level controls for maximum flexibility

Plus, the Onyx Blackjack is bus-powered via USB, so there’s no power supply to lose or another cable cluttering your workspace

It also comes with Mackie’s Tracktion 3 Music Production software, so you can get started recording right away

Ergonimacally Inclined Most desktop interfaces have a serious flaw: their construction

First off, most are made of cheap, breakable plastic

Onyx Blackjack features a sleek, powder-coated all-metal chassis that is truly “Built-Like-A-Tank”

You could literally use it as a hammer to smash the competition (not recommended at your local store)

Second, when they are sitting on your desk, the competition lies flat, with no way to read the markings on the front panel

Have you ever accidently turned the wrong knob during your session? Not fun

The Onyx Blackjack sits with a 25-degree inclination, allowing for full view of all controls at all times, meaning more recording time and less hassle

A good idea – right? So there you have it

An extremely simple, but very powerful desktop interface that delivers all the features you want in a design that could fit in your man purse

Small studio

Big solution

Onyx Blackjack

Features Two boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range High-headroom design with ultra-low noise and distortion Professional 24-bit recording/playback via 2x2 USB High-end Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters with 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted) True analog hardware monitoring of inputs, in mono or stereo, for easy zero-latency recording Compatible with most major DAWs Logic® SONAR™ Cubase® Ableton® Live Final Cut Pro® ...and more Built-in DI on each input for direct connection of guitars, basses, etc

48V phantom power for use with studio-quality condenser microphones USB bus-powered, eliminating need for separate power cable Separate studio monitor and headphone outs with independent level control Sleek, ergonomic “Built-Like-A-Tank” desktop design Includes Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC Software Requirements For PC Microsoft Windows 7 32 / 64, Vista 32 / 64 RTM or XP SP 2 Pentium 4, Celeron or Athlon XP processor 512 MB RAM For Mac Mac OS X 10.4.11 – 10.6.4 G4 processor 512 MB RAM