
O W N E R ' S
M A N U A L
PORTABLE RECORDING PREAMP
with 96kHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE

ONYX Satellite
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1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keeptheseinstructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth.
7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththe
manufacturer'sinstructions.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,
stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-type
plug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother.
Agrounding-typeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.
Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Ifthe
providedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor
replacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyat
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromthe
apparatus.
11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
12.Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythe
manufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,use
cautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjury
fromtip-over.
13.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlong
periodsoftime.
14.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired
whentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspower-
supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshave
fallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainor
moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
15.Thisapparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashing,andno
objectfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedontheapparatus.
16.ThisapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassA/ClassB(whicheveris
applicable)limitsforradionoiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatusas
setoutintheradiointerferenceregulationsoftheCanadianDepartment
ofCommunications.
ATTENTION--Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.
17.Exposuretoextremelyhighnoiselevelsmaycausepermanenthearing
loss.Individualsvaryconsiderablyinsusceptibilitytonoise-induced
hearingloss,butnearlyeveryonewilllosesomehearingifexposedto
sufficientlyintensenoiseforaperiodoftime.TheU.S.Government's
OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)hasspecified
thepermissiblenoiselevelexposuresshowninthefollowingchart.
AccordingtoOSHA,anyexposureinexcessofthesepermissiblelimits
couldresultinsomehearingloss.Toensureagainstpotentiallydanger-
ousexposuretohighsoundpressurelevels,itisrecommendedthatall
personsexposedtoequipmentcapableofproducinghighsoundpres-
surelevelsusehearingprotectorswhiletheequipmentisinoperation.
Earplugsorprotectorsintheearcanalsorovertheearsmustbeworn
whenoperatingtheequipmentinordertopreventpermanenthearing
lossifexposureisinexcessofthelimitssetforthhere.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING--Toreducetheriskoffireor
electricshock,donotexposethisapparatus
torainormoisture.
Duration Per Day
Sound Level dBA,
Typical
In Hours
Slow Response
Example
8
90
Duoinsmallclub
6
92
4
95
SubwayTrain
3
97
2
100
Veryloudclassicalmusic
1.5
102
1
105
TamiscreamingatAdrianaboutdeadlines
0.5
110
0.25orless
115
Loudestpartsatarockconcert
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Carts and stands - The
Component should be used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
A Component and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the Component and cart
combination to overturn.
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN
ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER
L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU
D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE
A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence Ã
l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur
suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est
employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le
livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil.

Part No. 0019085 Rev. A 06/06
©2006 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................5
Onyx Satellite Features........................................................................................................................................................6
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................7
Computer Requirements......................................................................................................................................................7
Installing the Windows Drivers ..........................................................................................................................................7
Macintosh OS X Audio MIDI Setup....................................................................................................................................7
Installing Tracktion ............................................................................................................................................................8
Zero the Controls..................................................................................................................................................................10
Connections............................................................................................................................................................................10
Set the Levels..........................................................................................................................................................................11
Set the Sample Rate and Latency .....................................................................................................................................11
Start Recording to DAW......................................................................................................................................................1
Hookup Diagrams......................................................................................................................1
Onyx Satellite Features............................................................................................................17
Pod Front Panel......................................................................................................................................................................17
1. Channel GAIN..................................................................................................................................................................17
. Signal Level Indicators.................................................................................................................................................17
. Instrument Switch.........................................................................................................................................................17
4. POWER Indicator ..........................................................................................................................................................17
5. FireWire Indicator.........................................................................................................................................................18
6. 48V Phantom Power Switch and Indicator .....................................................................................................................18
7. CTRL RM/PHONES 1 Level..........................................................................................................................................18
8. PHONES Level.............................................................................................................................................................18
9. PHONES 1 and Outputs.............................................................................................................................................18
Pod Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................19
10. MIC/Line Inputs..........................................................................................................................................................19
11. CR OUT............................................................................................................................................................................19
1. TO DOCK Connector...................................................................................................................................................19
1. FIREWIRE.......................................................................................................................................................................19
14. POWER Connector......................................................................................................................................................19
15. Kensington Security Slot...........................................................................................................................................19
Base Station Front Panel....................................................................................................................................................0
16. MIC Input Select Switch...........................................................................................................................................0
17. Instrument Input Select Switch..............................................................................................................................0