The Onyx Series Producer 2·2 is an interface designed to let you record audio to your computer and monitor that audio as well. With its dual Onyx microphone preamps, combination XLR-1/4″ inputs, and 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O, the unit is particularly suitable for singer-songwriters and producers who make use of MIDI instruments and MIDI hardware. In your own project studio, you’ll be able to connect to your monitors by means of the 1/4″ jacks located on the rear of the unit.

     The interface is relatively lightweight at 1.35 lb and provides a 1/4″ headphone output, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Mackie’s all-metal chassis hardware design aids in this endeavor, giving you a robust, roadworthy chassis for the circuitry inside. Should you monitor through headphones, a direct monitor knob is provided, which mitigates any latency as you record your audio. At minimum value, the knob ensures that you hear your direct input from the preamps. At maximum, you’ll hear the signal as it’s routed through the DAW. Use the knob to blend between the two extremes if you wish. The unit is designed to connect to your Mac or Windows computer over USB, and is bus-powered by the host computer.