Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 vs PreSonus Revelator io24
Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 vs PreSonus Revelator io24: Get the PreSonus Revelator io24. The PreSonus Revelator io24 wins Mic Inputs and Creator Features. It is...
The Ruling
Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 or PreSonus Revelator io24? Get the PreSonus Revelator io24.
The PreSonus Revelator io24 wins Mic Inputs and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 stays the pick if $140.04 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 | PreSonus Revelator io24 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Power | 10/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
It gives up loopback and XLR inputs to the PreSonus Revelator io24. It is the cheaper of the two, by $140.04.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
PreSonus Revelator io24
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the PreSonus Revelator io24 takes loopback (Yes) and XLR inputs (2, +1). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $140.04 more than the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2.
Leads on
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LoopbackYesNo
Loopback routes computer audio back into the stream without a second interface or cable.
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XLR Inputs +121
More XLR inputs let you record multiple microphones simultaneously.
Where they’re identical
These 10 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Operating System windows, macos
- Sample Rate 192kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- Bus Powered Yes
- TRS Outputs 2
The Record
19 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The PreSonus Revelator io24 is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 and PreSonus Revelator io24?
The clearest difference is loopback, which the PreSonus Revelator io24 has and the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 10 specs, including connection type, operating system and sample rate. Two audio interfaces from Mackie and PreSonus, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 or PreSonus Revelator io24?
Get the PreSonus Revelator io24. The PreSonus Revelator io24 wins Mic Inputs and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 stays the pick if $140.04 matters more than those specs.
What do the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 and PreSonus Revelator io24 have in common?
Both share 10 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), operating system (windows, macos), sample rate (192kHz) and bit depth (24-bit), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the PreSonus Revelator io24 worth the extra $140 over the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2?
The PreSonus Revelator io24 costs $199.99 against $59.95, a difference of $140. The premium buys loopback (Yes) and XLR inputs (2). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.