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| Spec | Lynx Studio Technology Mesa | Mackie Onyx8 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Professional | Mixer-Type |
| Reference Price (USD) | $2,499 | $500 |
| Supported OS | macOS/Windows | macOS/Windows |
| Connection | Thunderbolt 3 | USB 2.0 |
| Inputs | ||
| Mic Preamps | 4 | 4 |
| Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS) | 4 | 4 |
| Line Inputs | — | 4 |
| Hi-Z Inputs | 4 | 4 |
| ADAT Input (ch@48kHz) | 8 | — |
| Optical Ports (Input) | 1 | — |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Input | 1 | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Input | 1 | — |
| AES/EBU Input | — | — |
| Outputs | ||
| Analog Main Output | 2 | 2 |
| Analog Line Output | 2 | — |
| Headphone Output | 2 Better value | 1 |
| ADAT Output (ch@48kHz) | 8 | — |
| Optical Ports (Output) | 1 | — |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Output | 1 | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Output | 1 | — |
| AES/EBU Output | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Phantom Power (48V) | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | — | — |
| Loopback | Yes (2ch) | — |
| DSP Effects | — | Yes (Built-in) |
| Direct Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Performance | ||
| Max Sample Rate (kHz) | 192 Better value | 96 |
| Max Bit Depth (bit) | 24 | 24 |
| Preamp Gain Range (dB) | 68.6 Better value | 60 |
| DR Input (dB, A-weighted) | 119 | — |
| DR Output (dB, A-weighted) | 121 | — |
| DR (Unknown Conditions) | — | — |
| THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz) | -111.1dB (0.00028%) | — |
| THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz) | -107.0dB (0.00045%) | — |
| THD+N (dB(%), Unknown) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, A-weighted) | -129 | — |
| EIN (dBu, Unknown) | — | — |
| Software & Other | ||
| Bundled Software | Mesa Control | — |
| Notes | 14x14 TB3 IF, Synchro Lock 2low-jitterclock, Micro SD recording/playback, dual monitor out, Word Clock I/O | 8ch analog mixer+USB IF, Onyx preamp, British-style 3-band EQ, Bluetooth, SD card recording |