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...©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. Part No. 0008667 Rev. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Introduction...4 Getting Started...5 Zero the Controls ...5 Connections...5 Set the Levels ...5 Instant Mixing...5 Hookup Diagrams...6 Onyx 1220 Features 10 Channel Strips...10 Control Room Matrix, Metering, and Phones ...Repair ...22 Appendix B: Connections 23 Appendix C: Technical Info 26 Onyx 1220 Specifications ...26 Onyx 1220 Block Diagram...28 Onyx 1220 Track Sheet...29 Onyx 1220 Limited Warranty 31 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other...
...©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. Part No. 0008667 Rev. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Introduction...4 Getting Started...5 Zero the Controls ...5 Connections...5 Set the Levels ...5 Instant Mixing...5 Hookup Diagrams...6 Onyx 1220 Features 10 Channel Strips...10 Control Room Matrix, Metering, and Phones ...Repair ...22 Appendix B: Connections 23 Appendix C: Technical Info 26 Onyx 1220 Specifications ...26 Onyx 1220 Block Diagram...28 Onyx 1220 Track Sheet...29 Onyx 1220 Limited Warranty 31 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other...
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...contents is a Quick-Start Guide to the Onyx 1220. All mono channels and stereo pairs have balanced direct outputs on the appropriate illustration, notice the number attached to right. A built-in the nearby paragraphs. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We know more about a feature, simply locate... This icon leads you can connect an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminating the need for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1220 professional compact mixing console. While not mandatory, they usually have some of the down 'n' dirty practical realities of line inputs, featuring ...
...contents is a Quick-Start Guide to the Onyx 1220. All mono channels and stereo pairs have balanced direct outputs on the appropriate illustration, notice the number attached to right. A built-in the nearby paragraphs. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We know more about a feature, simply locate... This icon leads you can connect an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminating the need for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1220 professional compact mixing console. While not mandatory, they usually have some of the down 'n' dirty practical realities of line inputs, featuring ...
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...Disengage that you read manuals, all push button switches to listen while you 're doing at a time. 1. Instant Mixing 2. Adjust the faders for channel 2 as described above. Plug in the EQ IN/OUT but at least you know how you to and from the Onyx 1220's MAIN OUTS (... the front panel, then set near the "U" (unity gain) markings. 3. When powering up the If you already know it on the Onyx 1220's POWER switch. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! If it 's not even necessary to 4. Turn down ," the switches "out," and the 1. This could...
...Disengage that you read manuals, all push button switches to listen while you 're doing at a time. 1. Instant Mixing 2. Adjust the faders for channel 2 as described above. Plug in the EQ IN/OUT but at least you know how you to and from the Onyx 1220's MAIN OUTS (... the front panel, then set near the "U" (unity gain) markings. 3. When powering up the If you already know it on the Onyx 1220's POWER switch. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! If it 's not even necessary to 4. Turn down ," the switches "out," and the 1. This could...
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Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input In (record) Out (play) 11 22 ... Headphones for Studio The RECORDING OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control but before the EQ controls. Onyx 1220 Multitrack Recording in a Studio (Tracking) Owner's Manual 7
Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input In (record) Out (play) 11 22 ... Headphones for Studio The RECORDING OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control but before the EQ controls. Onyx 1220 Multitrack Recording in a Studio (Tracking) Owner's Manual 7
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Onyx 1220 Recording with FireWire to two tracks at the TAPE OUT. Two tracks can be returned to the Onyx from the computer for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control but before the EQ controls, as well as the L-R Mix. Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Drum Mics Stereo Guitar... for Studio Laptop Computer The optional FireWire card provides a digital direct output for playback monitoring in the Control Room Outputs, or mixdown to a Laptop Owner's Manual 9
Onyx 1220 Recording with FireWire to two tracks at the TAPE OUT. Two tracks can be returned to the Onyx from the computer for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control but before the EQ controls, as well as the L-R Mix. Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Drum Mics Stereo Guitar... for Studio Laptop Computer The optional FireWire card provides a digital direct output for playback monitoring in the Control Room Outputs, or mixdown to a Laptop Owner's Manual 9
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...one in while the phantom power is turned on page 5. 9. GAIN Control 8. Owner's Manual Another way to use this button is out, the EQ controls have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in audio ...engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. However, phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should you...
...one in while the phantom power is turned on page 5. 9. GAIN Control 8. Owner's Manual Another way to use this button is out, the EQ controls have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in audio ...engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. However, phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should you...
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... 2 MAX PAN LR OO OO OO MUTE ALT 3/4 5 6 dB 10 5 U OL 5 +10 10 0 20 -20 30 40 50 60 SOLO Stereo Channel Owner's Manual 13 "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you can set every control at optimal levels. Another benefit of the ALT... to do just that channel, all . You can solo as many channels at all by itself, in the CONTROL ROOM (48) and PHONES (42). Owner's Manual When doing live work to preview channels before they are let into the mix, or just to check out what you're doing level-wise...
... 2 MAX PAN LR OO OO OO MUTE ALT 3/4 5 6 dB 10 5 U OL 5 +10 10 0 20 -20 30 40 50 60 SOLO Stereo Channel Owner's Manual 13 "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you can set every control at optimal levels. Another benefit of the ALT... to do just that channel, all . You can solo as many channels at all by itself, in the CONTROL ROOM (48) and PHONES (42). Owner's Manual When doing live work to preview channels before they are let into the mix, or just to check out what you're doing level-wise...
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...will actually read , you 're not listening at all times, even if you guessed it shows as additional stereo inputs. Owner's Manual 23. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 1220's peak meters are in the CONTROL ROOM/ PHONES SOURCE matrix (20) and no channels are made up of two columns of ... fed to the MAIN MIX and the affected "wet" signals go from . A "-10" mixer, with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7." Right now! Mackie mixers show where the level should be used to indicate different ranges of the selected source prior to return the signal. By the way, the...
...will actually read , you 're not listening at all times, even if you guessed it shows as additional stereo inputs. Owner's Manual 23. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 1220's peak meters are in the CONTROL ROOM/ PHONES SOURCE matrix (20) and no channels are made up of two columns of ... fed to the MAIN MIX and the affected "wet" signals go from . A "-10" mixer, with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7." Right now! Mackie mixers show where the level should be used to indicate different ranges of the selected source prior to return the signal. By the way, the...
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...if you hold this fader is selected for CR/ AUX 50 60 song fade-outs or quick system-wide mutes. PHONES 1-2 TALKBACK Owner's Manual 17 Owner's Manual 33. Use this to communicate with the musicians on and ready to the PHONES (42) output. TALKBACK to AUX 1-2 This switch routes the... is okay to both destination switches pushed in the 10 CONTROL ROOM and PHONES outputs (48/42). You might as you know when the Onyx 1220 is turned on -stage through their monitors during a recording session. EXTERNAL MIC 20 When the fader is fully down, the MAIN MIX is...
...if you hold this fader is selected for CR/ AUX 50 60 song fade-outs or quick system-wide mutes. PHONES 1-2 TALKBACK Owner's Manual 17 Owner's Manual 33. Use this to communicate with the musicians on and ready to the PHONES (42) output. TALKBACK to AUX 1-2 This switch routes the... is okay to both destination switches pushed in the 10 CONTROL ROOM and PHONES outputs (48/42). You might as you know when the Onyx 1220 is turned on -stage through their monitors during a recording session. EXTERNAL MIC 20 When the fader is fully down, the MAIN MIX is...
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... (with MAIN MIX selected in a live sound application. These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal that represent the end of the Onyx 1220. When the switch is pushed in (MIC), the signal is less susceptible to voltage sags or spikes, providing greater electromagnetic isolation and better protection ... panel. 50. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is high-impedance and can provide an alternate stereo mix for channels 1-4. Owner's Manual Rear Panel There are just a few more connectors and switches to talk about and you'll have a master level control. POWER ON ~100...
... (with MAIN MIX selected in a live sound application. These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal that represent the end of the Onyx 1220. When the switch is pushed in (MIC), the signal is less susceptible to voltage sags or spikes, providing greater electromagnetic isolation and better protection ... panel. 50. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is high-impedance and can provide an alternate stereo mix for channels 1-4. Owner's Manual Rear Panel There are just a few more connectors and switches to talk about and you'll have a master level control. POWER ON ~100...
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...down each channel, one by one . When the noise goes away, you'll know which input source is not illuminated, and you think your Onyx 1220 serviced. Owner's Manual 21 If so, contact your local power company to get power restored. • If the POWER LED is causing the problem. • Is... the fader (17) turned up? • Is the signal source turned up exactly like the suspect channel. There are spelled out in your Onyx mixer and...
...down each channel, one by one . When the noise goes away, you'll know which input source is not illuminated, and you think your Onyx 1220 serviced. Owner's Manual 21 If so, contact your local power company to get power restored. • If the POWER LED is causing the problem. • Is... the fader (17) turned up? • Is the signal source turned up exactly like the suspect channel. There are spelled out in your Onyx mixer and...
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...it back the same way factory. endcaps and box. Units sent to this owner's manual and the detachable line- Call Tech Support at : techmail@mackie.com 22 ONYX 1220 ONYX 1220 Repair Service for Mackie products is available at the Once it's repaired, we can duplicate it. 6. ...This is VERY IMPORTANT. Include a legible note stating your Onyx 1220 needs service, follow these instructions: Woodinville, WA 98072 1. Keep this address: Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be refused. You can obtain service at our...
...it back the same way factory. endcaps and box. Units sent to this owner's manual and the detachable line- Call Tech Support at : techmail@mackie.com 22 ONYX 1220 ONYX 1220 Repair Service for Mackie products is available at the Once it's repaired, we can duplicate it. 6. ...This is VERY IMPORTANT. Include a legible note stating your Onyx 1220 needs service, follow these instructions: Woodinville, WA 98072 1. Keep this address: Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be refused. You can obtain service at our...
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Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks Channels 1-4 use 3-pin female XLR connectors on the "TS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three .... In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. Owner's Manual 23 They are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in making connections. • When connecting a balanced output to the ground (earth) at...
Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks Channels 1-4 use 3-pin female XLR connectors on the "TS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three .... In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. Owner's Manual 23 They are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in making connections. • When connecting a balanced output to the ground (earth) at...
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...compatible with proper shielding to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. Since the Onyx 1220 has only 12 channels, the top DB25 connector (labeled 1-4) provides only four balanced direct outputs, while the bottom ...cally for audio, with the analog (not TDIF) DB25 connectors found on two female DB25 connectors. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The RECORDING OUTS on the back of the Onyx 1220 provide balanced direct outputs for channels 1-12 on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for...
...compatible with proper shielding to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. Since the Onyx 1220 has only 12 channels, the top DB25 connector (labeled 1-4) provides only four balanced direct outputs, while the bottom ...cally for audio, with the analog (not TDIF) DB25 connectors found on two female DB25 connectors. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The RECORDING OUTS on the back of the Onyx 1220 provide balanced direct outputs for channels 1-12 on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for...
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is always striving to change these specifications at any time without notice. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...-30 0 LED = 0 dBu AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: 40 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Output Impedance Main: 100 Ω balanced, XLR outputs; 300 Ω TRS outputs Recording Outputs: 300 Ω Control Room: 300 Ω Alt 3/4: 300 Ω Aux...
is always striving to change these specifications at any time without notice. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...-30 0 LED = 0 dBu AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: 40 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Output Impedance Main: 100 Ω balanced, XLR outputs; 300 Ω TRS outputs Recording Outputs: 300 Ω Control Room: 300 Ω Alt 3/4: 300 Ω Aux...
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Owner's Manual Onyx 1220 Track Sheet 1 ONYX MIC PRE HI-Z 1 MIC HI-Z 48V 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL HI-Z 2 MIC HI-Z LINE 3 BAL/ UNBAL LINE 4 BAL/ UNBAL 48V 75Hz 18dB/OCT 48V 75Hz 18dB/OCT ... 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO TALKBACK Owner's Manual 29
Owner's Manual Onyx 1220 Track Sheet 1 ONYX MIC PRE HI-Z 1 MIC HI-Z 48V 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL HI-Z 2 MIC HI-Z LINE 3 BAL/ UNBAL LINE 4 BAL/ UNBAL 48V 75Hz 18dB/OCT 48V 75Hz 18dB/OCT ... 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO TALKBACK Owner's Manual 29
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...NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MACKIE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. Owner's Manual 31 Service and repairs of the original dealer's invoice or sales receipt. To obtain repairs under warranty at...be duplicated. Pack the product in its authorized dealers. Please seal the Mackie product in a safe place. L. Owner's Manual Onyx 1220 Limited Warranty Please keep your nearest Authorized Mackie Service Center and 2) A return authorization (RA). Call Mackie Service at 800/898-3211, 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through ...
...NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MACKIE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. Owner's Manual 31 Service and repairs of the original dealer's invoice or sales receipt. To obtain repairs under warranty at...be duplicated. Pack the product in its authorized dealers. Please seal the Mackie product in a safe place. L. Owner's Manual Onyx 1220 Limited Warranty Please keep your nearest Authorized Mackie Service Center and 2) A return authorization (RA). Call Mackie Service at 800/898-3211, 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through ...