Owner's Manual
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...IN TO THE "SECOND CLICK" DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER 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...PLATE SM. AND 12-CHANNEL MIXERS WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS POWER ON 100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 WATTS DFX12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. DFX SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL DFX•6 AND DFX•12 6- ROOM OO...
...IN TO THE "SECOND CLICK" DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER 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...PLATE SM. AND 12-CHANNEL MIXERS WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS POWER ON 100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 WATTS DFX12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. DFX SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL DFX•6 AND DFX•12 6- ROOM OO...
Owner's Manual
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...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. Absolutely most important pages: Before connecting and using your mixer, please read the Quick Start ...EFFECTS PROCESSOR 17 QUICK START 17 BYPASS LED 17 PRESET SELECTION 18 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFO WARRANTY SERVICE 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 REPAIR 20 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL INFO SPECIFICATIONS 21 DIMENSIONS 22 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM 23 Please visit our website at www.mackie.com for more mono channels than the DFX...
...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. Absolutely most important pages: Before connecting and using your mixer, please read the Quick Start ...EFFECTS PROCESSOR 17 QUICK START 17 BYPASS LED 17 PRESET SELECTION 18 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFO WARRANTY SERVICE 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 REPAIR 20 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL INFO SPECIFICATIONS 21 DIMENSIONS 22 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM 23 Please visit our website at www.mackie.com for more mono channels than the DFX...
Owner's Manual
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...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. Turn down the MASTER ... connections, set up . 6. ZERO THE CONSOLE: 1. Set the channel strip LOW CUT switches up quickly and operate intuitively - Turn everything off, including the mixer's POWER switch and PHANTOM POWER switch. 2. Center the channel strip EQ and PAN controls. 4. Turn down the MAIN MIX faders...
...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. Turn down the MASTER ... connections, set up . 6. ZERO THE CONSOLE: 1. Set the channel strip LOW CUT switches up quickly and operate intuitively - Turn everything off, including the mixer's POWER switch and PHANTOM POWER switch. 2. Center the channel strip EQ and PAN controls. 4. Turn down the MAIN MIX faders...
Owner's Manual
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... 2/EFX knobs to send signals to the EMAC internal effects processor (and to unity gain ("U" label). Turn up ) that channel's fader to any external amplifiers first. periods. Raise that channel's MUTE. 4. Make connections from your mixer's MAIN OUT to your microphones and instruments to the mixer: Connect balanced microphones to have ). Now you are ready...
... 2/EFX knobs to send signals to the EMAC internal effects processor (and to unity gain ("U" label). Turn up ) that channel's fader to any external amplifiers first. periods. Raise that channel's MUTE. 4. Make connections from your mixer's MAIN OUT to your microphones and instruments to the mixer: Connect balanced microphones to have ). Now you are ready...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...send • Post-fader aux (effects) send • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! These compact live-sound mixers are designed to meet the sound reinforcement...
... 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 ...send • Post-fader aux (effects) send • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! These compact live-sound mixers are designed to meet the sound reinforcement...
Owner's Manual
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LINE IN (FOR MONO CHANNELS) The DFX Mixer is where everything gets plugged in almost any linelevel instrument, effects device, or tape player. cuitry rejects all manner of balanced mic that has a standard XLR-type male mic connector. Professional condenser, dynamic, and ribbon mics ...
LINE IN (FOR MONO CHANNELS) The DFX Mixer is where everything gets plugged in almost any linelevel instrument, effects device, or tape player. cuitry rejects all manner of balanced mic that has a standard XLR-type male mic connector. Professional condenser, dynamic, and ribbon mics ...
Owner's Manual
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.... With nothing plugged into this jack, the channel's signal leaves the mixer, goes through the effects device and back into this jack, the channel's signal goes straight through the effects device. They are wired thuswise: Tip = Send (to effects device input) Ring = Return (from effects) 9 Insert only to leave and enter the mixer on the insert send level.
.... With nothing plugged into this jack, the channel's signal leaves the mixer, goes through the effects device and back into this jack, the channel's signal goes straight through the effects device. They are wired thuswise: Tip = Send (to effects device input) Ring = Return (from effects) 9 Insert only to leave and enter the mixer on the insert send level.
Owner's Manual
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...mixer chain, where your monitor. Use the AUX 2/EFX SEND (38) knob to control the overall output sent to the inputs of that channel's signal appears at this jack is not affected by channel EQ. MAIN OUTPUTS Coming in two flavors, XLR and 1/4" TRS, the main output represents the end of the stereo effects...it cannot be used with an appropriate adapter. 7. As the output is intended to feed the inputs of an external effects device. It is post-channel-fader, and post-channel EQ, it is the sum of the MAIN MIX (34) faders. PHONES OUTPUT The stereo signal at this output....
...mixer chain, where your monitor. Use the AUX 2/EFX SEND (38) knob to control the overall output sent to the inputs of that channel's signal appears at this jack is not affected by channel EQ. MAIN OUTPUTS Coming in two flavors, XLR and 1/4" TRS, the main output represents the end of the stereo effects...it cannot be used with an appropriate adapter. 7. As the output is intended to feed the inputs of an external effects device. It is post-channel-fader, and post-channel EQ, it is the sum of the MAIN MIX (34) faders. PHONES OUTPUT The stereo signal at this output....
Owner's Manual
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... by the position of a normally-open switch Sleeve = shield, and other way. TAPE OUTPUT Use these inputs. Adjust the channel faders upwards to tape. The mixer has a universal-input, switching power supply, so you can connect a normally-open footswitch here to turn -off thumps being ... It turns a mono output cord into a suitable AC outlet, properly grounded and capable of the switch labeled "ON" to switch the EMAC effects processor in are adjusted using the AUX 1 RETURN (43) fader and MUTE. POWER SWITCH Push the side of delivering adequate current. When connecting...
... by the position of a normally-open switch Sleeve = shield, and other way. TAPE OUTPUT Use these inputs. Adjust the channel faders upwards to tape. The mixer has a universal-input, switching power supply, so you can connect a normally-open footswitch here to turn -off thumps being ... It turns a mono output cord into a suitable AC outlet, properly grounded and capable of the switch labeled "ON" to switch the EMAC effects processor in are adjusted using the AUX 1 RETURN (43) fader and MUTE. POWER SWITCH Push the side of delivering adequate current. When connecting...
Owner's Manual
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...circuit, often referred to as boost. LEVEL SET MIC U 1 CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES OVERVIEW 18. LOW CUT MIN-20dB +50 +30dB GAIN The channel strips are adjusted to external or internal effects. The stereo channel 19. HI EQ LINE INs have a maximum gain of attenuation ...channels. Without this is 20 dB of +20 dB. LEVEL SET LED keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. you to reduce sibilance or 10 This LED (Light Emitting Dohickey) lets hide tape hiss. The Faders and Pans let you can also help reduce the possibility of 18 dB per octave. The DFX Mixers...
...circuit, often referred to as boost. LEVEL SET MIC U 1 CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES OVERVIEW 18. LOW CUT MIN-20dB +50 +30dB GAIN The channel strips are adjusted to external or internal effects. The stereo channel 19. HI EQ LINE INs have a maximum gain of attenuation ...channels. Without this is 20 dB of +20 dB. LEVEL SET LED keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. you to reduce sibilance or 10 This LED (Light Emitting Dohickey) lets hide tape hiss. The Faders and Pans let you can also help reduce the possibility of 18 dB per octave. The DFX Mixers...
Owner's Manual
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.../12 MUTE dB 10 OL 5 U 26. This LED only lights when the channel's signals are not too high. 10 20 30 40 50 60 Stereo Channel (DFX•12) 13 For example, on up to 6 dB of extra gain. For mono channels, if the PAN control is in the center position, the mono signal... the channel fader, so any external effects processor you reset the GAIN control correctly, and check that your signals will affect the output to your GAIN may be 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...
.../12 MUTE dB 10 OL 5 U 26. This LED only lights when the channel's signals are not too high. 10 20 30 40 50 60 Stereo Channel (DFX•12) 13 For example, on up to 6 dB of extra gain. For mono channels, if the PAN control is in the center position, the mono signal... the channel fader, so any external effects processor you reset the GAIN control correctly, and check that your signals will affect the output to your GAIN may be 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 30 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 OO OO OO OO 14 Before you read this chapter, you 'll effectively remove it from the signal path. Moving a slider up the overall sound, set the 1K slider to +5. PLATE MD. The following steps show how ... save a wandering minstrel. Slowly turn up the MAIN MIX (34) faders until the feedback stops. 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 ...
... 30 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 OO OO OO OO 14 Before you read this chapter, you 'll effectively remove it from the signal path. Moving a slider up the overall sound, set the 1K slider to +5. PLATE MD. The following steps show how ... save a wandering minstrel. Slowly turn up the MAIN MIX (34) faders until the feedback stops. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...mix. Phantom power will appear in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on the main mix, phone or tape outs. 29. All active mono and stereo channels that are too high, you should turn while the band is bypassed and has no effect on pins 2 and 3 of the XLR ...down if you can adjust your up slowly. The meters display the level of the signals sent to help you like a channel 32. Other signals feeding these faders. The DFX Mixer's metering system is switched on hearing protection. 34. If they are using both condenser and dynamic mics, don't worry. ...
...mix. Phantom power will appear in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on the main mix, phone or tape outs. 29. All active mono and stereo channels that are too high, you should turn while the band is bypassed and has no effect on pins 2 and 3 of the XLR ...down if you can adjust your up slowly. The meters display the level of the signals sent to help you like a channel 32. Other signals feeding these faders. The DFX Mixer's metering system is switched on hearing protection. 34. If they are using both condenser and dynamic mics, don't worry. ...
Owner's Manual
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... these line inputs. It allows you to the AUX 2/ EFX SEND or 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. HALL BYPASS LEVEL SET DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY...
... these line inputs. It allows you to the AUX 2/ EFX SEND or 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. HALL BYPASS LEVEL SET DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY...
Owner's Manual
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...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 @ .../octave Channel EQ: High ±15 dB @ 12kHz Low ±15 dB @ 80Hz Stereo Graphic EQ (5 bands): Q = 1.414, ISO octave centers ±12 dB @ 60, 250, 1k, 3.5 k, 12 kHz Mixer Rated...voltage.) Disclaimer Since we are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. "Mackie.," the "Running Man" figure, "DFX," and "EMAC" are always striving to make our products...
...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 @ .../octave Channel EQ: High ±15 dB @ 12kHz Low ±15 dB @ 80Hz Stereo Graphic EQ (5 bands): Q = 1.414, ISO octave centers ±12 dB @ 60, 250, 1k, 3.5 k, 12 kHz Mixer Rated...voltage.) Disclaimer Since we are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. "Mackie.," the "Running Man" figure, "DFX," and "EMAC" are always striving to make our products...