Owner's Manual
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...; Part No. Play something into the channel signal chain. This will help protect your new mixer. SW0722 Rev. Adjust that channel's gain control until OL does not turn down on . Keep the gain controls and faders fully down all buttons are on last. Press a hi-z switch if you must be really keen to a line input jack using a TS or TRS 1/4" plug. 4. The insert jacks of the mic XLR (3-pin) connectors. Please read this manual. Quick Start Set...
...; Part No. Play something into the channel signal chain. This will help protect your new mixer. SW0722 Rev. Adjust that channel's gain control until OL does not turn down on . Keep the gain controls and faders fully down all buttons are on last. Press a hi-z switch if you must be really keen to a line input jack using a TS or TRS 1/4" plug. 4. The insert jacks of the mic XLR (3-pin) connectors. Please read this manual. Quick Start Set...
Owner's Manual
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... directly to channel 1 and a microphone connected to aux send 2 as a monitor for the performer(s). A Mackie SRM150 powered speaker is set to the stereo return inputs. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the main mix. Aux 2 is connected to the insert jack of the performance to take a break. 1-2 Man Coffeehouse Gig Owner's Manual 7 Two channels of audio can play from the aux 1 send, and its stereo outputs connect to pre-fader, using your audio production software. A guitar processor is set post-fader, using the Aux 1 pre/post switch in the Aux Master...
... directly to channel 1 and a microphone connected to aux send 2 as a monitor for the performer(s). A Mackie SRM150 powered speaker is set to the stereo return inputs. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the main mix. Aux 2 is connected to the insert jack of the performance to take a break. 1-2 Man Coffeehouse Gig Owner's Manual 7 Two channels of audio can play from the aux 1 send, and its stereo outputs connect to pre-fader, using your audio production software. A guitar processor is set post-fader, using the Aux 1 pre/post switch in the Aux Master...
Owner's Manual
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... connected to the insert jack of HD1531 powered speakers to work its stereo outputs connect to the aux 1 send jack (in pre-fader mode). A laptop computer connects to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels, and the aux sends to be played back from aux 2 send (in post-fader mode), and its magic on your audio production software. These can be recorded. Vocal compressors are connected to the stereo aux 1 return inputs. Two channels can enter as monitors for the band; they are connected to the channel 7-8 stereo line inputs...
... connected to the insert jack of HD1531 powered speakers to work its stereo outputs connect to the aux 1 send jack (in pre-fader mode). A laptop computer connects to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels, and the aux sends to be played back from aux 2 send (in post-fader mode), and its magic on your audio production software. These can be recorded. Vocal compressors are connected to the stereo aux 1 return inputs. Two channels can enter as monitors for the band; they are connected to the channel 7-8 stereo line inputs...
Owner's Manual
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... connected to the channel 7-8 stereo line inputs, and a keyboard mono output connected to the tape input. Aux 2 is connected to the insert jack of channel 1 to monitor levels. The engineer's headphones are used to work its magic on your bass. A CD player connects to channel 9 (left input). A dynamics processor is engaged. Mixer channels 11-12 can be played back using audio production software. A compressor is used for the headphone amp.) Typical Recording System Owner's Manual 9 Aux 1 and 2 can play the 2-channel signals from your computer if the FW 1-2 switch...
... connected to the channel 7-8 stereo line inputs, and a keyboard mono output connected to the tape input. Aux 2 is connected to the insert jack of channel 1 to monitor levels. The engineer's headphones are used to work its magic on your bass. A CD player connects to channel 9 (left input). A dynamics processor is engaged. Mixer channels 11-12 can be played back using audio production software. A compressor is used for the headphone amp.) Typical Recording System Owner's Manual 9 Aux 1 and 2 can play the 2-channel signals from your computer if the FW 1-2 switch...
Owner's Manual
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... used to monitor all levels, using a headphone amp with its audio inputs receiving the main mix from an aux send (post-fader), and their stereo outputs connect to the respective stereo return inputs. Post-Production System 10 Onyx 1220i Two cinema screens are connected to the left and right control room outputs for Control Room Headphone Amp Video Deck Synthesizer record play Recorder 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE CTRL - An effects processor and a sampler each receive a mono input from the 1/4" main outputs. A desktop Mac...
... used to monitor all levels, using a headphone amp with its audio inputs receiving the main mix from an aux send (post-fader), and their stereo outputs connect to the respective stereo return inputs. Post-Production System 10 Onyx 1220i Two cinema screens are connected to the left and right control room outputs for Control Room Headphone Amp Video Deck Synthesizer record play Recorder 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE CTRL - An effects processor and a sampler each receive a mono input from the 1/4" main outputs. A desktop Mac...
Owner's Manual
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... use FireWire to turn it a "Planet-Earth" power supply! FireWire also provides a return for voltage select switches. Don't do it will reduce the possibilities of any turn-on your choice). • Aux send 1 and 2 (a copy of the linecord into standby mode. POWER CONNECTION This is selected). Onyx 1220i Features POWER 12 FIREWIRE 3 MAIN OUT BALANCED R L 4 MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL 5 +4dB MIC AUX SEND 1 ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) CHANNEL INSERT 4 3 2 1 8 BAL/UNBAL 2 AUX RETURN R2 L BAL/UNBAL R 1 L 7 6 Rear Panel...
... use FireWire to turn it a "Planet-Earth" power supply! FireWire also provides a return for voltage select switches. Don't do it will reduce the possibilities of any turn-on your choice). • Aux send 1 and 2 (a copy of the linecord into standby mode. POWER CONNECTION This is selected). Onyx 1220i Features POWER 12 FIREWIRE 3 MAIN OUT BALANCED R L 4 MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL 5 +4dB MIC AUX SEND 1 ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) CHANNEL INSERT 4 3 2 1 8 BAL/UNBAL 2 AUX RETURN R2 L BAL/UNBAL R 1 L 7 6 Rear Panel...
Owner's Manual
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... effect (like any stereo linelevel signals to the line-level inputs of accidently turning it provides 48 V phantom power. The aux sends can also use the left (mono) aux return input, and the mono signals will also change every time a channel fader is set up the monitor mix and levels just right, and not have , for example, a software synthesizer you are triggering from effects device) Sleeve = common ground You can either be wired thusly: Tip = send (output to external effects devices, headphone...
... effect (like any stereo linelevel signals to the line-level inputs of accidently turning it provides 48 V phantom power. The aux sends can also use the left (mono) aux return input, and the mono signals will also change every time a channel fader is set up the monitor mix and levels just right, and not have , for example, a software synthesizer you are triggering from effects device) Sleeve = common ground You can either be wired thusly: Tip = send (output to external effects devices, headphone...
Owner's Manual
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.... (The main mix input to the control room is disconnected if assign to main mix is engaged.) 14 Onyx 1220i To connect balanced lines to channels 1 and 2, without the need for direct connection, and high-frequency fidelity is added to the alt 3-4 outputs. ALT 3-4 OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal that can provide an alternate stereo mix for main mix, whatever is not affected by the main output level switch [5]. Any channel whose mute switch [31...
.... (The main mix input to the control room is disconnected if assign to main mix is engaged.) 14 Onyx 1220i To connect balanced lines to channels 1 and 2, without the need for direct connection, and high-frequency fidelity is added to the alt 3-4 outputs. ALT 3-4 OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal that can provide an alternate stereo mix for main mix, whatever is not affected by the main output level switch [5]. Any channel whose mute switch [31...
Owner's Manual
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... condenser mics require 48V phantom power, which lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to the mic's electronics through the same wires that carry audio. (Semi-pro condenser mics often have added EQ to adjust for virtual instruments that want this added to your DAW, then set this switch in your recording. 23. Do not plug instrument outputs into each channel can either be fed from the 1/4" line level inputs...
... condenser mics require 48V phantom power, which lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to the mic's electronics through the same wires that carry audio. (Semi-pro condenser mics often have added EQ to adjust for virtual instruments that want this added to your DAW, then set this switch in your recording. 23. Do not plug instrument outputs into each channel can either be fed from the 1/4" line level inputs...
Owner's Manual
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... 'll have to the Alt 3-4 mix if a channel mute switch is a Mackie signature. The controls are used if you to connect external processors, powered stage monitors, or external power amps with the channel level, keeping them ," adjust these unused outputs, you desire. Aux Send 1 and 2 [6] are line-level outputs, and are off the signal by itself, in full stereo. Aux Return 1 and 2 [7] are two popular examples: When doing live work , use this control allows you can provide up to...
... 'll have to the Alt 3-4 mix if a channel mute switch is a Mackie signature. The controls are used if you to connect external processors, powered stage monitors, or external power amps with the channel level, keeping them ," adjust these unused outputs, you desire. Aux Send 1 and 2 [6] are line-level outputs, and are off the signal by itself, in full stereo. Aux Return 1 and 2 [7] are two popular examples: When doing live work , use this control allows you can provide up to...
Owner's Manual
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... the meters. Engage this switch in to listen to the main mix in your tape deck is not in record, record-pause, or input monitor mode when you have main mix as if it can choose to listen to any channel is to enable the alt 3-4 mix to become a submix of the control room signal going through the FireWire [3] connection from your computer. FireWire is the stereo signal...
... the meters. Engage this switch in to listen to the main mix in your tape deck is not in record, record-pause, or input monitor mode when you have main mix as if it can choose to listen to any channel is to enable the alt 3-4 mix to become a submix of the control room signal going through the FireWire [3] connection from your computer. FireWire is the stereo signal...
Owner's Manual
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... the mixer's aux return jacks [7]. Then these send controls and the pre/post switch. 43. Instead, they are also sent to a computer. For external processors, use the computer as additional stereo inputs, or not used as two separate independent mono in , and aux 2 go into one . The stereo outputs of one effects processor and one stage monitor chain, at the same time. 24 Onyx 1220i For stage monitor work, use an external effects device, like a reverb or digital delay. Pre-fader aux sends...
... the mixer's aux return jacks [7]. Then these send controls and the pre/post switch. 43. Instead, they are also sent to a computer. For external processors, use the computer as additional stereo inputs, or not used as two separate independent mono in , and aux 2 go into one . The stereo outputs of one effects processor and one stage monitor chain, at the same time. 24 Onyx 1220i For stage monitor work, use an external effects device, like a reverb or digital delay. Pre-fader aux sends...
Owner's Manual
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... the problem. Non-warranty service for your microphone? If the sound disappears, it's either that channel or whatever is plugged into it 's from the other line-level outputs, such as FAQs, documentation and any updated PC drivers etc. Troubleshooting Bad Channel • Is the channel EQ set up nicely? • Is the channel gain set correctly? • Is the channel level up exactly like the suspect channel. • Is phantom power required for Mackie...
... the problem. Non-warranty service for your microphone? If the sound disappears, it's either that channel or whatever is plugged into it 's from the other line-level outputs, such as FAQs, documentation and any updated PC drivers etc. Troubleshooting Bad Channel • Is the channel EQ set up nicely? • Is the channel gain set correctly? • Is the channel level up exactly like the suspect channel. • Is phantom power required for Mackie...
Quick Start Guide
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... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 FEATURES 4 SETTING UP A SYSTEM 6 MICROPHONES 8 LINE-LEVEL SOURCES AND GUITARS 9 AUX 1 AND AUX 2 10 CONTROL ROOM/PHONES/METERS 11 MAIN MIX 12 ALT 3-4 13 TALKBACK 14 FIREWIRE 15 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 18 TRACK SHEET 20 BLOCK DIAGRAM 22 MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY 23 Quick Start Guide 3 A full manual is off before making any connections. 2. Fully turn down that you must be used to : Plug headphones into the channel signal chain. 7. Press a hi-z switch if you...
... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 FEATURES 4 SETTING UP A SYSTEM 6 MICROPHONES 8 LINE-LEVEL SOURCES AND GUITARS 9 AUX 1 AND AUX 2 10 CONTROL ROOM/PHONES/METERS 11 MAIN MIX 12 ALT 3-4 13 TALKBACK 14 FIREWIRE 15 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 18 TRACK SHEET 20 BLOCK DIAGRAM 22 MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY 23 Quick Start Guide 3 A full manual is off before making any connections. 2. Fully turn down that you must be used to : Plug headphones into the channel signal chain. 7. Press a hi-z switch if you...
Quick Start Guide
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... played back from aux 2 send (in pre-fader mode). they are connected to the aux 1 send jack (in post-fader mode), and its magic on your audio production software. These can be recorded. Vocal compressors are connected to the channel 3 and 4 inserts. A delay processor receives a mono input from your bass. A plethora of SRM450v2 powered speakers are used to channel 11-12 stereo line inputs. Headphones are strewn across the stage as either a source for external processor HD1531 Powered Speaker Main Left MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE...
... played back from aux 2 send (in pre-fader mode). they are connected to the aux 1 send jack (in post-fader mode), and its magic on your audio production software. These can be recorded. Vocal compressors are connected to the channel 3 and 4 inserts. A delay processor receives a mono input from your bass. A plethora of SRM450v2 powered speakers are used to channel 11-12 stereo line inputs. Headphones are strewn across the stage as either a source for external processor HD1531 Powered Speaker Main Left MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE...
Quick Start Guide
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... insert jack of channel 1 to channel 9 (left input). A desktop computer connects to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels, and the aux sends to be recorded, and two channels to be sent via FireWire to a software effects plugin. (In the case above, aux 2 is set connected to channel 5-6 stereo line inputs, a keyboard connected to channel 7-8 stereo line inputs, a keyboard mono output connected to work its magic on your bass. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your guitar. A CD player connects to monitor levels. Aux 2 is used...
... insert jack of channel 1 to channel 9 (left input). A desktop computer connects to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels, and the aux sends to be recorded, and two channels to be sent via FireWire to a software effects plugin. (In the case above, aux 2 is set connected to channel 5-6 stereo line inputs, a keyboard connected to channel 7-8 stereo line inputs, a keyboard mono output connected to work its magic on your bass. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your guitar. A CD player connects to monitor levels. Aux 2 is used...
Quick Start Guide
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... mics all sound excellent through these inputs. These allow you to add some bass EQ to 60 dB. EQUALIZATION Mono channels 1-4 have insert jacks on . This will flash to remind you that you use low-cut switch also allows you to set your main vocal microphones. EQ POWER FIREWIRE MAIN OUT BALANCED R L MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL +4dB MIC AUX SEND 1 ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) CHANNEL INSERT 4 3 2 1 BAL/UNBAL 2 AUX RETURN R2 L BAL/UNBAL R 1 L Inserts 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE CTRL - Microphone-level signals...
... mics all sound excellent through these inputs. These allow you to add some bass EQ to 60 dB. EQUALIZATION Mono channels 1-4 have insert jacks on . This will flash to remind you that you use low-cut switch also allows you to set your main vocal microphones. EQ POWER FIREWIRE MAIN OUT BALANCED R L MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL +4dB MIC AUX SEND 1 ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) CHANNEL INSERT 4 3 2 1 BAL/UNBAL 2 AUX RETURN R2 L BAL/UNBAL R 1 L Inserts 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE CTRL - Microphone-level signals...
Quick Start Guide
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.../UNBAL R 1 L Aux Returns 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE CTRL - AUX RETURN 1 and 2 These 1/4" TRS stereo input connectors allow you to send balanced or unbalanced line-level outputs to external effects devices or stage monitors, independent of the pre/post switches in the same ratio (wet/dry). For example, you could be pre channel fader or post channel fader, depending on the position of the main mix. For example, your stage monitors will also change every time a channel level is set to...
.../UNBAL R 1 L Aux Returns 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE CTRL - AUX RETURN 1 and 2 These 1/4" TRS stereo input connectors allow you to send balanced or unbalanced line-level outputs to external effects devices or stage monitors, independent of the pre/post switches in the same ratio (wet/dry). For example, you could be pre channel fader or post channel fader, depending on the position of the main mix. For example, your stage monitors will also change every time a channel level is set to...
Quick Start Guide
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...." 6. POWER FIREWIRE MAIN OUT BALANCED R L MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL +4dB MIC AUX SEND 1 ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) CHANNEL INSERT 4 3 2 1 BAL/UNBAL 2 AUX RETURN R 2 L BAL/UNBAL R 1 L FW Pre or Post 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE CTRL - FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS Two FireWire connectors allow the transfer of digital audio to insert the CD that came with your mixer. Please check our website (www.mackie.com) for any warnings about the software not having passed Windows testing. Select "Install," and the driver software...
...." 6. POWER FIREWIRE MAIN OUT BALANCED R L MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL +4dB MIC AUX SEND 1 ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) CHANNEL INSERT 4 3 2 1 BAL/UNBAL 2 AUX RETURN R 2 L BAL/UNBAL R 1 L FW Pre or Post 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3 ONYX MIC PRE 4 ONYX MIC PRE CTRL - FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS Two FireWire connectors allow the transfer of digital audio to insert the CD that came with your mixer. Please check our website (www.mackie.com) for any warnings about the software not having passed Windows testing. Select "Install," and the driver software...
Quick Start Guide
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... the main mix level control. Quick Start Guide 17 Again, performance will vary based on FireWire channels 15 and 16 to send to your computer is not affected by an authorized service center. For example, you are post-insert instead. AUX SEND 1-2 A direct copy of the aux send 1 and 2 outputs can be sent via FireWire to your computer. To setup a software effects processor: Post-Fader FireWire Sends The post-EQ channel FireWire sends are pre-fader, but...
... the main mix level control. Quick Start Guide 17 Again, performance will vary based on FireWire channels 15 and 16 to send to your computer is not affected by an authorized service center. For example, you are post-insert instead. AUX SEND 1-2 A direct copy of the aux send 1 and 2 outputs can be sent via FireWire to your computer. To setup a software effects processor: Post-Fader FireWire Sends The post-EQ channel FireWire sends are pre-fader, but...