Owner's Manual
Page 1
... 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 ©...DFX•6 AND DFX•12 6- DO NOT REMOVE COVER. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. PLATE SM. PLATE MD. HALL CHORUS LG. AND 12-CHANNEL MIXERS WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS POWER...
... 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 ©...DFX•6 AND DFX•12 6- DO NOT REMOVE COVER. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. PLATE SM. PLATE MD. HALL CHORUS LG. AND 12-CHANNEL MIXERS WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS POWER...
Owner's Manual
Page 3
About this and other Mackie products. 3 It's a list of steps that the DFX•12 has 2 more information about this manual: This manual covers both the DFX•6 and DFX•12 mixers. CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 2 QUICK START 4 INTRODUCTION 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 7 PATCHBAY FEATURES MIC 8 LINE IN (MONO 8 LINE IN (STEREO 8 ...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 AUXILIARIES 13 AUX 1/MON 13 AUX 2/EFX 13 PAN 13 MUTE...
About this and other Mackie products. 3 It's a list of steps that the DFX•12 has 2 more information about this manual: This manual covers both the DFX•6 and DFX•12 mixers. CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 2 QUICK START 4 INTRODUCTION 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 7 PATCHBAY FEATURES MIC 8 LINE IN (MONO 8 LINE IN (STEREO 8 ...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 AUXILIARIES 13 AUX 1/MON 13 AUX 2/EFX 13 PAN 13 MUTE...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
...and operate intuitively - Turn down the MAIN MIX faders. 9. PLATE MD. PLATE SM. Turn everything off, including the mixer's POWER switch and PHANTOM POWER switch. 2. Center the channel strip EQ and PAN controls. 4. Now you will zero the console, then make the ...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...
...and operate intuitively - Turn down the MAIN MIX faders. 9. PLATE MD. PLATE SM. Turn everything off, including the mixer's POWER switch and PHANTOM POWER switch. 2. Center the channel strip EQ and PAN controls. 4. Now you will zero the console, then make the ...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...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
Make connections from your mixer. We'll crank it does, reset the GAIN and adjust the EQ if required. 7. SET THE LEVELS: 1. Adjust the rhythm section's channel faders to the mono channel MIC jacks. (For condenser microphones, engage the PHANTOM POWER switch, located just above the ...CONNECTIONS: 4. TWEAK THE MIX: 1. Connect line-level instruments (synthesizers, guitar effects, direct boxes) to your tires for last. 7. Turn all the power switches on the amplifiers last. • Change your engine oil every 3,000 miles and rotate your main mix. 7. Now you have ). If the...
Make connections from your mixer. We'll crank it does, reset the GAIN and adjust the EQ if required. 7. SET THE LEVELS: 1. Adjust the rhythm section's channel faders to the mono channel MIC jacks. (For condenser microphones, engage the PHANTOM POWER switch, located just above the ...CONNECTIONS: 4. TWEAK THE MIX: 1. Connect line-level instruments (synthesizers, guitar effects, direct boxes) to your tires for last. 7. Turn all the power switches on the amplifiers last. • Change your engine oil every 3,000 miles and rotate your main mix. 7. Now you have ). If the...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
...; Variable input gain (0 to +50 dB mic, -20 to +30 dB line) • Phantom power (globally switched) • Level Set gain-setting indicator LED • XLR microphone input jack • ... • Balanced XLR stereo main outputs • Balanced TRS stereo main outputs • 12-segment stereo LED metering • 5-band stereo graphic EQ with main mix/ monitor switch ...8226; 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! These compact live-sound mixers are designed to medium-sized club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering...
...; Variable input gain (0 to +50 dB mic, -20 to +30 dB line) • Phantom power (globally switched) • Level Set gain-setting indicator LED • XLR microphone input jack • ... • Balanced XLR stereo main outputs • Balanced TRS stereo main outputs • 12-segment stereo LED metering • 5-band stereo graphic EQ with main mix/ monitor switch ...8226; 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! These compact live-sound mixers are designed to medium-sized club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
...Sleeve) balanced Pin 1 = shield wiring: Pin 2 = hot (+) Tip = hot (+) Pin 3 = cold (-) Ring = cold (-) Sleeve = shield The DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on . When connecting a mono device (just one cord), always use both sides. 8 Their balanced cir- SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 These ...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...
...Sleeve) balanced Pin 1 = shield wiring: Pin 2 = hot (+) Tip = hot (+) Pin 3 = cold (-) Ring = cold (-) Sleeve = shield The DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on . When connecting a mono device (just one cord), always use both sides. 8 Their balanced cir- SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 These ...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...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
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...inputs of the stereo effects can also be added to your monitor amplifier's input, or powered monitor's input. Please see the "Safety Instructions" on page 2 for information on page 13 for more information. 8. A sample of ... internal effects. The output is post-channel-fader, and post-channel EQ, it is the sum of the mixer chain, where your headphones as traditional stage monitor cues. MAIN OUTPUTS Coming in two flavors, XLR and 1/4" TRS...
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...inputs of the stereo effects can also be added to your monitor amplifier's input, or powered monitor's input. Please see the "Safety Instructions" on page 2 for information on page 13 for more information. 8. A sample of ... internal effects. The output is post-channel-fader, and post-channel EQ, it is the sum of the mixer chain, where your headphones as traditional stage monitor cues. MAIN OUTPUTS Coming in two flavors, XLR and 1/4" TRS...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... having to these inputs. To turn it is the main mix, but your speakers. Signals coming in confirmation on ; The mixer has a universal-input, switching power supply, so you have the ins and outs connected to tape is quite low in the warm glow of external parallel effects ... and AUX 2 returns. It turns a mono output cord into the right input. This will increase the levels in record mode. 12. Note: The AUX 2 RETURN signal is in the mixer and the tape output. 13. AUX 2 RETURN INPUTS Patch the outputs of the BYPASS LED (44). so both sides. 9. As...
... having to these inputs. To turn it is the main mix, but your speakers. Signals coming in confirmation on ; The mixer has a universal-input, switching power supply, so you have the ins and outs connected to tape is quite low in the warm glow of external parallel effects ... and AUX 2 returns. It turns a mono output cord into the right input. This will increase the levels in record mode. 12. Note: The AUX 2 RETURN signal is in the mixer and the tape output. 13. AUX 2 RETURN INPUTS Patch the outputs of the BYPASS LED (44). so both sides. 9. As...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... 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- Although you to conserve amplifier power. 2-BAND CHANNEL EQ -15 +15 two line-level-only stereo channels. So equalize subtly; This boosts... filter, cuts the bass frequencies wise beautify the sound coming from the outside world to be very difficult to optimal internal operating levels. The DFX Mixers use cut at a rate of attenuation fully down a little to add a lot OL no boost or cut +5 dB be lost in ...
... 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- Although you to conserve amplifier power. 2-BAND CHANNEL EQ -15 +15 two line-level-only stereo channels. So equalize subtly; This boosts... filter, cuts the bass frequencies wise beautify the sound coming from the outside world to be very difficult to optimal internal operating levels. The DFX Mixers use cut at a rate of attenuation fully down a little to add a lot OL no boost or cut +5 dB be lost in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... MD. Note: Make sure the singer is within 3 to reduce feedback: 1. 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 ...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...
... MD. Note: Make sure the singer is within 3 to reduce feedback: 1. 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 ...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...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
...this switch to keep your EQ settings. You can adjust your monitors. Most amplifiers clip at the end of a "pop" in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on hearing protection. 34. For best real-world results, try to quickly compare the effect of your peaks between -20 and +8 dB....before actual you want The Great Fade-Out. 35. If you should hear the music. Caution: Turn all of the XLR connectors. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you have dynamic, ribbon, or tube mics that are not affected by these faders include:...
...this switch to keep your EQ settings. You can adjust your monitors. Most amplifiers clip at the end of a "pop" in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on hearing protection. 34. For best real-world results, try to quickly compare the effect of your peaks between -20 and +8 dB....before actual you want The Great Fade-Out. 35. If you should hear the music. Caution: Turn all of the XLR connectors. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you have dynamic, ribbon, or tube mics that are not affected by these faders include:...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
.... 5. APPENDIX A: Service Info Warranty Service Repair Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in your building? • If the POWER LED is blinking, switch the mixer off for a few seconds, and disconnect all connections except the linecord. Bad Output • Are the MAIN MIX faders turned ... can obtain service at the mixer end. Write the RA number in sunny Woodinville, Washington. Mackie Designs SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16140 Wood-Red Rd. For example, if it 's one . If the problem goes away, it's not the mixer. • If it . 6. Service for DFX mixers sold in the USA is...
.... 5. APPENDIX A: Service Info Warranty Service Repair Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in your building? • If the POWER LED is blinking, switch the mixer off for a few seconds, and disconnect all connections except the linecord. Bad Output • Are the MAIN MIX faders turned ... can obtain service at the mixer end. Write the RA number in sunny Woodinville, Washington. Mackie Designs SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16140 Wood-Red Rd. For example, if it 's one . If the problem goes away, it's not the mixer. • If it . 6. Service for DFX mixers sold in the USA is...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
...we reserve the right to 110% of rated line voltage.) Disclaimer Since we are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. 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 dB, 16 Hz...-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 (Capable of operation from 85% to change these ...
...we reserve the right to 110% of rated line voltage.) Disclaimer Since we are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. 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 dB, 16 Hz...-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 (Capable of operation from 85% to change these ...