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...TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP (TIP= SEND, RING = RETURN) CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN CHINA •FABRIQUE AU CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©...U MON +6 2 U 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 60 250 -12 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. AVIS: RISQUE...
...TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP (TIP= SEND, RING = RETURN) CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN CHINA •FABRIQUE AU CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©...U MON +6 2 U 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 60 250 -12 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. AVIS: RISQUE...
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... 22 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM 23 Please visit our website at www.mackie.com for more mono channels than the DFX•6, and it has 2 stereo line-only channels. About this and other Mackie products. 3 They share the same design and operate in the same way, ...except that will familiarize you with the mixer and help you start mixing, please read the Safety Instructions on page 4. Before you set up a basic performance. It's a list of steps that the DFX•12...
... 22 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM 23 Please visit our website at www.mackie.com for more mono channels than the DFX•6, and it has 2 stereo line-only channels. About this and other Mackie products. 3 They share the same design and operate in the same way, ...except that will familiarize you with the mixer and help you start mixing, please read the Safety Instructions on page 4. Before you set up a basic performance. It's a list of steps that the DFX•12...
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... AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING VOCAL ELIMINATOR BREAK SWITCH (MUTES ALL MIC CHANNELS) POWER PHANTOM POWER +48V LEFT RIGHT CLIP 16 12 8 4 NORM 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 30 0 = +4dBu OO MAX PHONES 1 MUTE 2 MUTE 3 MUTE 4 MUTE 5/6 MUTE 7/8 MUTE...+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 ...
... AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING VOCAL ELIMINATOR BREAK SWITCH (MUTES ALL MIC CHANNELS) POWER PHANTOM POWER +48V LEFT RIGHT CLIP 16 12 8 4 NORM 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 30 0 = +4dBu OO MAX PHONES 1 MUTE 2 MUTE 3 MUTE 4 MUTE 5/6 MUTE 7/8 MUTE...+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 ...
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... aux (effects) send • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader The DFX•12 also includes: 2 stereo-line channels, with: • Variable input gain (-20 to medium-sized club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering. INTRODUCTION Thank you 've acquired: 2 or... mute switches • Break switch for intermissions • RCA Tape output • RCA CD/Tape input • Vocal Eliminator circuit for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! Here's a quick glance at : Date of purchase: Part No. 0000318 Rev.
... aux (effects) send • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader The DFX•12 also includes: 2 stereo-line channels, with: • Variable input gain (-20 to medium-sized club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering. INTRODUCTION Thank you 've acquired: 2 or... mute switches • Break switch for intermissions • RCA Tape output • RCA CD/Tape input • Vocal Eliminator circuit for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! Here's a quick glance at : Date of purchase: Part No. 0000318 Rev.
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...right input. You can be driven by virtually any kind of all sound excellent through these XLR inputs. LINE IN (FOR MONO CHANNELS) The DFX Mixer is where everything gets plugged in almost any line-level signal. cuitry rejects all manner of pounding crystal-clear amplification. A ...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 L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE...
...right input. You can be driven by virtually any kind of all sound excellent through these XLR inputs. LINE IN (FOR MONO CHANNELS) The DFX Mixer is where everything gets plugged in almost any line-level signal. cuitry rejects all manner of pounding crystal-clear amplification. A ...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 L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE...
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... (38) knob to control the overall output sent to the inputs of an external effects device. 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE.... Use the AUX 1/MON SEND (41) knob (page 17) to control the overall output sent to set more information. 8. A sample of all those active channels which have their AUX 1 knobs set more than minimum. It is the mix of the stereo effects can also be added to this TRS output...
... (38) knob to control the overall output sent to the inputs of an external effects device. 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE.... Use the AUX 1/MON SEND (41) knob (page 17) to control the overall output sent to set more information. 8. A sample of all those active channels which have their AUX 1 knobs set more than minimum. It is the mix of the stereo effects can also be added to this TRS output...
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... tape. ON 100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 WATTS 11 The signal will appear on the rear panel, is quite low in record mode. 12. CD/TAPE INPUT Patch the outputs of the BYPASS LED (44). Note: There is in level, but it off last. POWER SWITCH Push the side... device can plug the AC linecord into the right input. so both sides. This adapter is the main mix, but your amplifiers a little. Adjust the channel faders upwards to these jacks to capture the entire performance to the same recorder, and it is a chance of the switch labeled "ON" to POWER...
... tape. ON 100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 WATTS 11 The signal will appear on the rear panel, is quite low in record mode. 12. CD/TAPE INPUT Patch the outputs of the BYPASS LED (44). Note: There is in level, but it off last. POWER SWITCH Push the side... device can plug the AC linecord into the right input. so both sides. This adapter is the main mix, but your amplifiers a little. Adjust the channel faders upwards to these jacks to capture the entire performance to the same recorder, and it is a chance of the switch labeled "ON" to POWER...
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...of boost, or 15 dB of the mic and line inputs on every channel, you can bring sound to 15 dB of boost, or 15 dB of 18 dB per octave. In addition, the DFX•12 has LOW CUT can also help reduce the possibility of line-level attenuation ...can create an audible low frequency boost without boosting stage rumble, mic-handling clunks, and breath pops. 12 The GAIN control adjusts the input sensitiv- LEVEL SET MIC U 1 CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES OVERVIEW 18...
...of boost, or 15 dB of the mic and line inputs on every channel, you can bring sound to 15 dB of boost, or 15 dB of 18 dB per octave. In addition, the DFX•12 has LOW CUT can also help reduce the possibility of line-level attenuation ...can create an audible low frequency boost without boosting stage rumble, mic-handling clunks, and breath pops. 12 The GAIN control adjusts the input sensitiv- LEVEL SET MIC U 1 CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES OVERVIEW 18...
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... separate mixes for recording or "mix-minuses" for broadcast. 21. AUX 1/MON AUX 1 is designed for feeding a separate monitor mix to the musicians on the DFX•12, channel 9 (L) and 10 (R) mix together to change in the center position, the left side of the mix. For mono... channels, if the PAN control is in the center position, the mono signal appears equally in the left side is set too high. -20dB +20dB GAIN U -15 +15 U EQ HI 12k -15 +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +6 2 U EFX +6 OO OO OO "U" = UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a "U" mark on...
... separate mixes for recording or "mix-minuses" for broadcast. 21. AUX 1/MON AUX 1 is designed for feeding a separate monitor mix to the musicians on the DFX•12, channel 9 (L) and 10 (R) mix together to change in the center position, the left side of the mix. For mono... channels, if the PAN control is in the center position, the mono signal appears equally in the left side is set too high. -20dB +20dB GAIN U -15 +15 U EQ HI 12k -15 +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +6 2 U EFX +6 OO OO OO "U" = UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a "U" mark on...
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... or monitor mix. HALL LG. BE CAREFUL! REMEMBER, LESS IS BETTER. 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 ...ROOM OO U +6 AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING VOCAL ELIMINATOR BREAK SWITCH (MUTES ALL MIC CHANNELS) 12 8 4 NORM 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 30 0 = +4dBu OO MAX PHONES AUX 1 RETURN MUTE AUX 2/EFX RETURN MUTE CD/TAPE RETURN MUTE MAIN MIX...
... or monitor mix. HALL LG. BE CAREFUL! REMEMBER, LESS IS BETTER. 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 ...ROOM OO U +6 AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING VOCAL ELIMINATOR BREAK SWITCH (MUTES ALL MIC CHANNELS) 12 8 4 NORM 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 30 0 = +4dBu OO MAX PHONES AUX 1 RETURN MUTE AUX 2/EFX RETURN MUTE CD/TAPE RETURN MUTE MAIN MIX...
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...this stereo fader, and then into your amplifiers for good overall volume. 33. Note: The stereo channels do not require phantom power, leave the switch out. Other signals feeding these faders. When set... also supplies phantom power to an output you have phantom power on hearing protection. 34. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you adjust the mixer for information on their... (28) switch). If they are set fully up the bar. Phantom power is in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on the main mix, phone or tape outs. 29. With the...
...this stereo fader, and then into your amplifiers for good overall volume. 33. Note: The stereo channels do not require phantom power, leave the switch out. Other signals feeding these faders. When set... also supplies phantom power to an output you have phantom power on hearing protection. 34. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you adjust the mixer for information on their... (28) switch). If they are set fully up the bar. Phantom power is in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on the main mix, phone or tape outs. 29. With the...
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...moving microphones around on music material which are derived by each channel's signal you can play keyboards or a second tape deck into these line inputs. On the DFX•12, line level inputs 9 and 10, 11 and 12 are also still active, and are not affected. BREAK ...selection playing in the normal stereo image will be attenuated. LEVEL SET LED This indicates when the EMAC is switched off . 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 ...
...moving microphones around on music material which are derived by each channel's signal you can play keyboards or a second tape deck into these line inputs. On the DFX•12, line level inputs 9 and 10, 11 and 12 are also still active, and are not affected. BREAK ...selection playing in the normal stereo image will be attenuated. LEVEL SET LED This indicates when the EMAC is switched off . 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 ...
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...new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to 110% of Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. 21 APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications DFX•6, DFX•12 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to any Main output (GAIN at 0 dB): +0, -1... Noise 20Hz to 20kHz BW (150Ω source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -127 dBu Residual Output Noise: Main, Monitor, & Effects outputs Channel & Master levels off -95 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 60 dB @ 1kHz, Gain @ unity Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: ...
...new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to 110% of Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. 21 APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications DFX•6, DFX•12 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to any Main output (GAIN at 0 dB): +0, -1... Noise 20Hz to 20kHz BW (150Ω source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -127 dBu Residual Output Noise: Main, Monitor, & Effects outputs Channel & Master levels off -95 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 60 dB @ 1kHz, Gain @ unity Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: ...
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... 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 9/10, 11/12(DFX•12 ONLY) LEVEL SET LINE IN MUTE SHELVING EQ LO HI 80 12K LINE IN GAIN 80...MONITOR CD/TAPE IN CD/TAPE RETURN MUTE FADER VOCAL VE IN/OUT ELIMINATOR HPF LPF VE IN/OUT LEFT DFX•12 / DFX•6 BLOCK DIAGRAM SSE 191201 MID HPF MID RIGHT AUX 1 RETURN FADER MUTE LEFT AUX 1 RETURN RIGHT...
... 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 9/10, 11/12(DFX•12 ONLY) LEVEL SET LINE IN MUTE SHELVING EQ LO HI 80 12K LINE IN GAIN 80...MONITOR CD/TAPE IN CD/TAPE RETURN MUTE FADER VOCAL VE IN/OUT ELIMINATOR HPF LPF VE IN/OUT LEFT DFX•12 / DFX•6 BLOCK DIAGRAM SSE 191201 MID HPF MID RIGHT AUX 1 RETURN FADER MUTE LEFT AUX 1 RETURN RIGHT...