Mackie Onyx 400F Audio Interface

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Mackie Onyx 400F Features
Analog inputs:8
# of Preamps:4
# of Hi-Z Inputs: 2
Connection To Computer: Firewire
MIDI Connection: yes
Included Software: Tracktion
Multiple Monitor Mixes:no
Price: $700 US
Mac Compatible: yes
PC Compatible: yes
S/PDIF inputs: yes
AES inputs: no
ADAT Lightpipe inputs: no

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