Owner's Manual
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... LG. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLATE SM. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - HALL BYPASS LEVEL SET DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 MD. DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE OPTIONAL USES FOR INSERTS MONO PLUG STEREO PLUG INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO THE "SECOND CLICK" DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN...
... LG. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLATE SM. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - HALL BYPASS LEVEL SET DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 MD. DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE OPTIONAL USES FOR INSERTS MONO PLUG STEREO PLUG INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO THE "SECOND CLICK" DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN...
Owner's Manual
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... noise level exposures shown in operation. Power Cord Protection - This Mackie product should be kept for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in these operating instructions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of time. All other instructions should be worn when operating the equipment in order to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use this Mackie product...
... noise level exposures shown in operation. Power Cord Protection - This Mackie product should be kept for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in these operating instructions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of time. All other instructions should be worn when operating the equipment in order to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use this Mackie product...
Owner's Manual
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... INSTRUCTIONS page 2 QUICK START 4 INTRODUCTION 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 7 PATCHBAY FEATURES MIC 8 LINE IN (MONO 8 LINE IN (STEREO 8 INSERT 9 EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL 9 MAIN OUTPUTS 10 PHONES 10 AUX SEND 1/MON 10 AUX SEND 2/EFX 10 AUX 1 RETURN 11 AUX 2 RETURN 11 CD/TAPE INPUT 11 TAPE OUTPUT 11 EFX FOOTSWITCH 11 AC POWER INPUT 11 POWER SWITCH 11 CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES GAIN 12 LEVEL SET LED 12 LOW CUT 12 2-BAND EQ 12 HI EQ 12 LOW EQ 12...
... INSTRUCTIONS page 2 QUICK START 4 INTRODUCTION 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 7 PATCHBAY FEATURES MIC 8 LINE IN (MONO 8 LINE IN (STEREO 8 INSERT 9 EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL 9 MAIN OUTPUTS 10 PHONES 10 AUX SEND 1/MON 10 AUX SEND 2/EFX 10 AUX 1 RETURN 11 AUX 2 RETURN 11 CD/TAPE INPUT 11 TAPE OUTPUT 11 EFX FOOTSWITCH 11 AC POWER INPUT 11 POWER SWITCH 11 CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES GAIN 12 LEVEL SET LED 12 LOW CUT 12 2-BAND EQ 12 HI EQ 12 LOW EQ 12...
Owner's Manual
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... +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 OO OO OO OO OO OO L PAN R L PAN R L PAN R DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. ZERO THE CONSOLE: 1. Set the channel strip LOW CUT switches up quickly and operate intuitively...
... +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 OO OO OO OO OO OO L PAN R L PAN R L PAN R DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. ZERO THE CONSOLE: 1. Set the channel strip LOW CUT switches up quickly and operate intuitively...
Owner's Manual
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..., direct boxes) to your rhythm section (drums & bass). 2. Adjust the rhythm section's channel faders to get a good balance of course, you probably don't want to have powered monitors). 2. Then adjust the AUX 2/EFX RETURN fader and experiment with the channel fader.) 6. Depending on . If KNOW THESE THINGS: it's a microphone, sing at its normal output level. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for even wear. Turn all the sound...
..., direct boxes) to your rhythm section (drums & bass). 2. Adjust the rhythm section's channel faders to get a good balance of course, you probably don't want to have powered monitors). 2. Then adjust the AUX 2/EFX RETURN fader and experiment with the channel fader.) 6. Depending on . If KNOW THESE THINGS: it's a microphone, sing at its normal output level. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for even wear. Turn all the sound...
Owner's Manual
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...; RCA Tape output • RCA CD/Tape input • Vocal Eliminator circuit for CD/Tape • Master +48 V phantom power switch with LED indicator • Headphone output with level control • Power LED indicator 2 mono-mic / stereo-line channels, with: • Variable input gain (0 to +40 dB mic, -20 to +20 dB line) • Level Set gain-setting indicator LED • XLR microphone input jack • Left and Right 1/4" TRS line input jacks • Pre-fader aux (monitor...
...; RCA Tape output • RCA CD/Tape input • Vocal Eliminator circuit for CD/Tape • Master +48 V phantom power switch with LED indicator • Headphone output with level control • Power LED indicator 2 mono-mic / stereo-line channels, with: • Variable input gain (0 to +40 dB mic, -20 to +20 dB line) • Level Set gain-setting indicator LED • XLR microphone input jack • Left and Right 1/4" TRS line input jacks • Pre-fader aux (monitor...
Owner's Manual
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... POWER (31) switch on both the left (mono) input and plug nothing into the right input. A trick called "jack normalling" causes the signal to appear on the right side of pounding crystal-clear amplification. SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 These inputs can plug in : microphones, line-level instruments, effects devices, and the ultimate destination(s): PA system, monitors, headphones, and tape recorder, etc. 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX...
... POWER (31) switch on both the left (mono) input and plug nothing into the right input. A trick called "jack normalling" causes the signal to appear on the right side of pounding crystal-clear amplification. SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 These inputs can plug in : microphones, line-level instruments, effects devices, and the ultimate destination(s): PA system, monitors, headphones, and tape recorder, etc. 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX...
Owner's Manual
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... see the "Safety Instructions" on page 2 for more than in the minimum position. Use the AUX 1/MON SEND (41) knob (page 17) to control the overall output sent to your monitor amplifier's input, or powered monitor's input. The five band EQ (27) can drive any standard headphones to your fully mixed and enhanced stereo signal enters the real world. XLR balanced wiring: Pin 1 = shield Pin...
... see the "Safety Instructions" on page 2 for more than in the minimum position. Use the AUX 1/MON SEND (41) knob (page 17) to control the overall output sent to your monitor amplifier's input, or powered monitor's input. The five band EQ (27) can drive any standard headphones to your fully mixed and enhanced stereo signal enters the real world. XLR balanced wiring: Pin 1 = shield Pin...
Owner's Manual
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... line-level mono or stereo device can be used : tape, DVD/CD player, television audio, etc. Signals coming in and out. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TS (Tip-Sleeve) Footswitch wiring: Tip = one cord), always use the left (mono) input and plug nothing into AUX 1 and AUX 2 returns. The signal will appear on both sides. 10. When connecting a mono device (just one end of a normally-open switch...
... line-level mono or stereo device can be used : tape, DVD/CD player, television audio, etc. Signals coming in and out. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TS (Tip-Sleeve) Footswitch wiring: Tip = one cord), always use the left (mono) input and plug nothing into AUX 1 and AUX 2 returns. The signal will appear on both sides. 10. When connecting a mono device (just one end of a normally-open switch...
Owner's Manual
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... when you use LOW CUT on page 5. If the LED is glowing constantly, turn it up to adjust, tweak and other- LOW CUT MIN-20dB +50 +30dB GAIN The channel strips are injecting a signal at -10 the center detent position. -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Frequencies of each channel goes to conserve amplifier power. 2-BAND CHANNEL EQ -15 +15 two line-level-only stereo channels. The Auxes let...
... when you use LOW CUT on page 5. If the LED is glowing constantly, turn it up to adjust, tweak and other- LOW CUT MIN-20dB +50 +30dB GAIN The channel strips are injecting a signal at -10 the center detent position. -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Frequencies of each channel goes to conserve amplifier power. 2-BAND CHANNEL EQ -15 +15 two line-level-only stereo channels. The Auxes let...
Owner's Manual
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... , the right channel is playing in signal level. If the LED comes on your home stereo, by adjusting the channel's GAIN, EQ, or the LOW CUT, and not the channel fader. The only exception is added to distort (clip). L PAN R 11/12 MUTE dB 10 OL 5 U 26. The adjustment ranges from the main mix, tape, AUX 1, AUX 2 and headphones. For stereo channels, the PAN control works like the balance control on , make...
... , the right channel is playing in signal level. If the LED comes on your home stereo, by adjusting the channel's GAIN, EQ, or the LOW CUT, and not the channel fader. The only exception is added to distort (clip). L PAN R 11/12 MUTE dB 10 OL 5 U 26. The adjustment ranges from the main mix, tape, AUX 1, AUX 2 and headphones. For stereo channels, the PAN control works like the balance control on , make...
Owner's Manual
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... in the signal chain before the MAIN MIX (34) faders and the MAIN OUT (5) jacks. It is used to occur. MASTER SECTION FEATURES DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 POWER PHANTOM POWER +48V 0 0 LEFT RIGHT CLIP 16 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. HALL BYPASS LEVEL SET DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 MD...
... in the signal chain before the MAIN MIX (34) faders and the MAIN OUT (5) jacks. It is used to occur. MASTER SECTION FEATURES DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 POWER PHANTOM POWER +48V 0 0 LEFT RIGHT CLIP 16 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. HALL BYPASS LEVEL SET DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 MD...
Owner's Manual
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..., or to turn on any outputs. 30. Use the meters to quickly compare the effect of the MAIN/AUX 1 (28) switch). PHANTOM POWER SWITCH and LED Press this switch to help you have phantom power on the pretty LED. Note: The stereo channels do not have dynamic, ribbon, or tube mics that do not require phantom power, leave the switch out. Check the microphone's user manual if you...
..., or to turn on any outputs. 30. Use the meters to quickly compare the effect of the MAIN/AUX 1 (28) switch). PHANTOM POWER SWITCH and LED Press this switch to help you have phantom power on the pretty LED. Note: The stereo channels do not have dynamic, ribbon, or tube mics that do not require phantom power, leave the switch out. Check the microphone's user manual if you...
Owner's Manual
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... EMAC. DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. The CD/TAPE (11) input is switched off . It does not mute the AUX 1 (7) or AUX 2 (8) outputs, so turn the control up , it blinks frequently, you can play keyboards or a second tape deck into these line inputs. HALL BYPASS LEVEL SET DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 MD...
... EMAC. DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. The CD/TAPE (11) input is switched off . It does not mute the AUX 1 (7) or AUX 2 (8) outputs, so turn the control up , it blinks frequently, you can play keyboards or a second tape deck into these line inputs. HALL BYPASS LEVEL SET DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 MD...
Owner's Manual
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... Preset Selects (45) to listen to the stage monitors. Note that the AUX 2/EFX signals are summed mono. EMAC QUICK START Assuming you like a channel fader, except it and creates a stereo output. Any effects sent to the AUX 2 RETURN (10) jacks. The final effects signal is a proprietary 32-bit digital stereo processor developed by use of each channel's AUX 1/MON (21) control (and the EFFECTS TO MONITOR (42) control...
... Preset Selects (45) to listen to the stage monitors. Note that the AUX 2/EFX signals are summed mono. EMAC QUICK START Assuming you like a channel fader, except it and creates a stereo output. Any effects sent to the AUX 2 RETURN (10) jacks. The final effects signal is a proprietary 32-bit digital stereo processor developed by use of each channel's AUX 1/MON (21) control (and the EFFECTS TO MONITOR (42) control...
Owner's Manual
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... delay usually works best when the channel EFX send is cut off sharply after the preset decay length. In the following preset effects: REVERBS The reverbs are very short and warm with acoustic guitar. MD. LG. Perfect for slow, bluesy vocals and melodic flute music. Works best for slapback delay used in country and swing guitar, and for increased presence. DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS...
... delay usually works best when the channel EFX send is cut off sharply after the preset decay length. In the following preset effects: REVERBS The reverbs are very short and warm with acoustic guitar. MD. LG. Perfect for slow, bluesy vocals and melodic flute music. Works best for slapback delay used in country and swing guitar, and for increased presence. DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS...
Owner's Manual
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... it in its original package. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. We don't need repair. Always wrap it 's a TRS MAIN OUT, unplug the associated XLR outputs. Ship to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number. Power • Our favorite question: Is the POWER switch on . If it 's a stereo pair, try switching them around times when you can be packaged in...
... it in its original package. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. We don't need repair. Always wrap it 's a TRS MAIN OUT, unplug the associated XLR outputs. Ship to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number. Power • Our favorite question: Is the POWER switch on . If it 's a stereo pair, try switching them around times when you can be packaged in...
Owner's Manual
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... dB Input Impedance Mic Input: 3 kΩ, balanced Line Input: 40 kΩ, balanced Insert Input, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 10 kΩ, unbalanced Output Impedance Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, and Effects Sends: 150 Ω Digital Effects Resolution: Number of Presets: 16-bit, 2-channel 16 Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity) 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main L/R 12 segments: Clip (+16), +12, +8, +4, 0, -4, -8, -12, -16, -20, -24, and -30 AC Power Requirements 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts...
... dB Input Impedance Mic Input: 3 kΩ, balanced Line Input: 40 kΩ, balanced Insert Input, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 10 kΩ, unbalanced Output Impedance Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, and Effects Sends: 150 Ω Digital Effects Resolution: Number of Presets: 16-bit, 2-channel 16 Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity) 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main L/R 12 segments: Clip (+16), +12, +8, +4, 0, -4, -8, -12, -16, -20, -24, and -30 AC Power Requirements 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts...
Owner's Manual
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... protect yourself as well as possible. This is disconnected. This is to make sure they are wired correctly. This center screw must plug into the audio (particularly if SCRs, or light-dimmer switches, are used in a show , oftentimes you are plugging into an AC power ...homes and clubs (in the U.S.) are served by connecting the adapter to the outlet and then plugging in your handy-dandy AC outlet tester. If lighting is used ). When setting up for all the outlets should be connected to power the lights from one leg of the service, and power the audio equipment from the lights...
... protect yourself as well as possible. This is disconnected. This is to make sure they are wired correctly. This center screw must plug into the audio (particularly if SCRs, or light-dimmer switches, are used in a show , oftentimes you are plugging into an AC power ...homes and clubs (in the U.S.) are served by connecting the adapter to the outlet and then plugging in your handy-dandy AC outlet tester. If lighting is used ). When setting up for all the outlets should be connected to power the lights from one leg of the service, and power the audio equipment from the lights...
Owner's Manual
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... AUX 1 / MONITOR Block Diagram 23 MONO CHANNELS 1 - 4 LEVEL SET +48 VDC PHANTOM MIC IN LINE IN GAIN INSERT LOW CUT MUTE 75Hz HPF LOW CUT OL SHELVING EQ LO HI 80 12K MONO FADER PAN LEFT RIGHT AUX 2/EFX STEREO CHANNELS 5/6 7/8 LINE IN MIC IN LINE IN GAIN LEVEL SET SHELVING EQ OL MUTE LO HI 80 12K 80 12K L0 HI SHELVING EQ STEREO FADER STEREO CHANNELS...
... AUX 1 / MONITOR Block Diagram 23 MONO CHANNELS 1 - 4 LEVEL SET +48 VDC PHANTOM MIC IN LINE IN GAIN INSERT LOW CUT MUTE 75Hz HPF LOW CUT OL SHELVING EQ LO HI 80 12K MONO FADER PAN LEFT RIGHT AUX 2/EFX STEREO CHANNELS 5/6 7/8 LINE IN MIC IN LINE IN GAIN LEVEL SET SHELVING EQ OL MUTE LO HI 80 12K 80 12K L0 HI SHELVING EQ STEREO FADER STEREO CHANNELS...
