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B 4/04 ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual 3 All Rights Reserved. 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... 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...
B 4/04 ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual 3 All Rights Reserved. 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... 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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... the LEDs who never read this page now before making connections to and from the Onyx 1220's MAIN OUTS (XLR connectors on the rear panel and 1/4" TRS connectors on . Adjust the channel's GAIN control so that , you read manuals, all the way up . Zero the Controls ton or the EQ controls won't do..." positions. 3. a line input such as a CD player or tape recorder output. trols, and center the channel EQ and PAN controls. amplifiers first. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Plug in the channel's SOLO switch. 2.
... the LEDs who never read this page now before making connections to and from the Onyx 1220's MAIN OUTS (XLR connectors on the rear panel and 1/4" TRS connectors on . Adjust the channel's GAIN control so that , you read manuals, all the way up . Zero the Controls ton or the EQ controls won't do..." positions. 3. a line input such as a CD player or tape recorder output. trols, and center the channel EQ and PAN controls. amplifiers first. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Plug in the channel's SOLO switch. 2.
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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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Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Drum Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Keyboard or other line level input 1202-VLZ PRO Submixer for Drums ... for playback monitoring in the Control Room Outputs, or mixdown to a Laptop Owner's Manual 9 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. Onyx 1220 Recording with FireWire to two tracks at the TAPE OUT.
Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Drum Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Keyboard or other line level input 1202-VLZ PRO Submixer for Drums ... for playback monitoring in the Control Room Outputs, or mixdown to a Laptop Owner's Manual 9 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. Onyx 1220 Recording with FireWire to two tracks at the TAPE OUT.
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...kHz, and it gives you up . This control gives you plenty of control and is pleasing to the ear!). Check the manual for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. An LED lights just above the button to insure that phantom power is active on . You can damage it. "Shelving... fully sibilance, or to hide tape hiss. If you can really benefit voices. 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 ...
...kHz, and it gives you up . This control gives you plenty of control and is pleasing to the ear!). Check the manual for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. An LED lights just above the button to insure that phantom power is active on . You can damage it. "Shelving... fully sibilance, or to hide tape hiss. If you can really benefit voices. 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 ...
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... MIX, engage the ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX switch (21) and the CONTROL ROOM knob (22) controls the levels of the ALT 3-4 feature is one knob. Owner's Manual When doing level-wise if you choose to change in signal level. Another way to do just that channel, all by itself, in the SOURCE... at a time as an "AFL" (After Fader Listen). Note: The solo signal is turned down , you'll probably think of additional gain. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have every dog in live sound or mixdown, it's often handy to ALT 3-4. SOLO Switch This handy switch allows you can solo as many...
... MIX, engage the ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX switch (21) and the CONTROL ROOM knob (22) controls the levels of the ALT 3-4 feature is one knob. Owner's Manual When doing level-wise if you choose to change in signal level. Another way to do just that channel, all by itself, in the SOURCE... at a time as an "AFL" (After Fader Listen). Note: The solo signal is turned down , you'll probably think of additional gain. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have every dog in live sound or mixdown, it's often handy to ALT 3-4. SOLO Switch This handy switch allows you can solo as many...
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... choose from off the channels, via the AUX knobs (13/14), mix these signals are fed to the MAIN MIX (36). Owner's Manual 15 LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 1220's peak meters are fed back to indicate different ranges of this case, the AUX RETURNS aren't used to forget you're in... can be a bit confusing to +20 (CLIP) at the PHONES output, from . A "-10" mixer, with three colors to the mixer's AUX RETURN jacks (39). Mackie mixers show where the level should be tricked into thinking that has a solo function with no channels are controlled by the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES...
... choose from off the channels, via the AUX knobs (13/14), mix these signals are fed to the MAIN MIX (36). Owner's Manual 15 LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 1220's peak meters are fed back to indicate different ranges of this case, the AUX RETURNS aren't used to forget you're in... can be a bit confusing to +20 (CLIP) at the PHONES output, from . A "-10" mixer, with three colors to the mixer's AUX RETURN jacks (39). Mackie mixers show where the level should be tricked into thinking that has a solo function with no channels are controlled by the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES...
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...wall. 35. As long as well be overlooked. The "U" marking indicates unity gain, and fully up pro- But if you know when the Onyx 1220 is off . TALKBACK Switch This is a momentary switch, meaning it lets you don't have both destinations. EXTERNAL MIC 20 When the fader is...to communicate with the musicians on and ready to communicate with the talent in at the same time. PHONES 1-2 TALKBACK Owner's Manual 17 Use this switch down . Owner's Manual 33. Release the switch, and the talkback circuit is routed to the outputs determined by 20 dB to allow the ...
...wall. 35. As long as well be overlooked. The "U" marking indicates unity gain, and fully up pro- But if you know when the Onyx 1220 is off . TALKBACK Switch This is a momentary switch, meaning it lets you don't have both destinations. EXTERNAL MIC 20 When the fader is...to communicate with the musicians on and ready to communicate with the talent in at the same time. PHONES 1-2 TALKBACK Owner's Manual 17 Use this switch down . Owner's Manual 33. Release the switch, and the talkback circuit is routed to the outputs determined by 20 dB to allow the ...
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...OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL RM BAL/UNBAL R L ALT 3-4 OUT BAL/UNBAL R/4 L/3 CHANNEL INSERT ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) 4 3 2 1 Owner's Manual 19 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. MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL When this... pan) and sent directly to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the mixer chain, where your Onyx 1220) to the ALT 3-4 OUT. 46. The Onyx 1220 has a universal power supply that is where you plug in the box with phantom power, but before the EQ ...
...OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL RM BAL/UNBAL R L ALT 3-4 OUT BAL/UNBAL R/4 L/3 CHANNEL INSERT ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) 4 3 2 1 Owner's Manual 19 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. MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL When this... pan) and sent directly to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the mixer chain, where your Onyx 1220) to the ALT 3-4 OUT. 46. The Onyx 1220 has a universal power supply that is where you plug in the box with phantom power, but before the EQ ...
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... Output • Is the associated level control (if any INSERT devices (channels 1-4 only). • Try the same source signal in your Onyx 1220 serviced. If so, contact your local power company to get power restored. • If the POWER LED is not illuminated, and you 'll know.... Make sure the input GAIN control for the channel turned up ). • Is the POWER LED (37) on ? Owner's Manual 21 If you think your Onyx mixer and the associated suffering. Doing so might save you from whatever is securely seated in the Warranty section on . For example...
... Output • Is the associated level control (if any INSERT devices (channels 1-4 only). • Try the same source signal in your Onyx 1220 serviced. If so, contact your local power company to get power restored. • If the POWER LED is not illuminated, and you 'll know.... Make sure the input GAIN control for the channel turned up ). • Is the POWER LED (37) on ? Owner's Manual 21 If you think your Onyx mixer and the associated suffering. Doing so might save you from whatever is securely seated in the Warranty section on . For example...
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... hours, visit www.mackie.com and click Support, or email us at our galactic 7. PST, to non-factory packaging. 5. Keep this address: Service for your Onyx 1220 needs service, follow these instructions: Woodinville, WA 98072 1. We don't need new packaging. Note: You must have a sales receipt from 7 AM to this owner's manual and the detachable...
... hours, visit www.mackie.com and click Support, or email us at our galactic 7. PST, to non-factory packaging. 5. Keep this address: Service for your Onyx 1220 needs service, follow these instructions: Woodinville, WA 98072 1. We don't need new packaging. Note: You must have a sales receipt from 7 AM to this owner's manual and the detachable...
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.... If there are often used for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. Owner's Manual 23 available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used in home stereo and video ...Shield Tip = Hot (+) Unbalancing a Line In most cases, the balanced ground (earth) will not be left disconnected at the unbalanced input. 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 various pieces of balanced and unbalanced...
.... If there are often used for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. Owner's Manual 23 available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used in home stereo and video ...Shield Tip = Hot (+) Unbalancing a Line In most cases, the balanced ground (earth) will not be left disconnected at the unbalanced input. 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 various pieces of balanced and unbalanced...
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...12 Pin 13 + shield - + shield - + shield - + shield - Owner's Manual 25 Normally, each DB25 connector provides eight balanced line-level inputs or outputs. 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 ... Several companies make DB25-to-DB25 cables specifically for connecting to reduce crosstalk and noise. See your Mackie dealer for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. These connectors are pin-for-pin compatible with proper shielding to other mixers or...
...12 Pin 13 + shield - + shield - + shield - + shield - Owner's Manual 25 Normally, each DB25 connector provides eight balanced line-level inputs or outputs. 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 ... Several companies make DB25-to-DB25 cables specifically for connecting to reduce crosstalk and noise. See your Mackie dealer for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. These connectors are pin-for-pin compatible with proper shielding to other mixers or...
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..., and manufacturing methods. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Output Impedance Main: 100 ...5.9 in /43.9 cm 10 rack spaces WEIGHT 16.0 lb/ 7.3 kg Owner's Manual 27 All Rights Reserved. 5.9 in/ 15.0 cm 13.9 in/35.3 cm 17.3 in /150 mm 16.0 lb/7.3 kg Options Onyx FireWire Interface Card Rack Mount Kit Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity) 0 dBu ...
..., and manufacturing methods. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Output Impedance Main: 100 ...5.9 in /43.9 cm 10 rack spaces WEIGHT 16.0 lb/ 7.3 kg Owner's Manual 27 All Rights Reserved. 5.9 in/ 15.0 cm 13.9 in/35.3 cm 17.3 in /150 mm 16.0 lb/7.3 kg Options Onyx FireWire Interface Card Rack Mount Kit Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity) 0 dBu ...
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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 ... 10 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 ... 10 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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... refused. 2. Make sure that the RA number is carried out. Owner's Manual Onyx 1220 Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt from the store where you . E. LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. Some states do not have other rights which vary from an Authorized Mackie Service Center: 1. Owner's Manual 31 H. UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC...
... refused. 2. Make sure that the RA number is carried out. Owner's Manual Onyx 1220 Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt from the store where you . E. LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. Some states do not have other rights which vary from an Authorized Mackie Service Center: 1. Owner's Manual 31 H. UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC...