Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 vs Roland BRIDGE CAST X
Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 vs Roland BRIDGE CAST X compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 or Roland BRIDGE CAST X? Get the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2, narrowly.
The Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 wins Audio Resolution and Power — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $300.
Unless…
- You need creator features — get the Roland BRIDGE CAST X.
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 | Roland BRIDGE CAST X |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Power | 10/10 | 0/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 4/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 takes bus powered (Yes) and sample rate (192kHz, +144kHz). It gives up loopback to the Roland BRIDGE CAST X. It is the cheaper of the two, by $300.00.
Leads on
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Bus PoweredYesNo
Bus power means the interface runs off USB alone — no wall adapter to carry or find a socket for.
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Sample Rate +144kHz192kHz48kHz
Higher sample rates capture more audio detail — important for professional recording and mixing.
Roland BRIDGE CAST X
Streaming-focused audio interface and control hub with advanced routing for gaming and broadcast workflows.
On paper the Roland BRIDGE CAST X takes loopback (Yes). It gives up bus powered and sample rate to the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2. That costs $300.00 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.
Where they’re identical
These 7 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 1
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- MIDI I/O None
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 Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 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 Roland BRIDGE CAST X?
The clearest difference is loopback, which the Roland BRIDGE CAST X has and the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 7 specs, including bit depth, phantom power and XLR inputs. Two audio interfaces from Mackie and Roland, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 or Roland BRIDGE CAST X?
Get the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2, narrowly. The Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 wins Audio Resolution and Power — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $300.
What do the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2 and Roland BRIDGE CAST X have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including bit depth (24-bit), phantom power (Yes), XLR inputs (1) and headphone outputs (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Roland BRIDGE CAST X worth the extra $300 over the Mackie Onyx Artist 1x2?
The Roland BRIDGE CAST X costs $499.00 against $199.00, a difference of $300. The premium buys loopback (Yes). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.