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...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 1620 Features 10 Channel Strips...10 Control Room Matrix, Metering, and Phones 14 Auxiliary Section...16 TALKBACK Section...16 Front Panel Connectors... ...22 Appendix B: Connections 23 Appendix C: Technical Info 26 Onyx 1620 Specifications...26 Onyx 1620 Block Diagram...28 Onyx 1620 Track Sheet...29 Onyx 1620 Limited Warranty 31 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other...
...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 1620 Features 10 Channel Strips...10 Control Room Matrix, Metering, and Phones 14 Auxiliary Section...16 TALKBACK Section...16 Front Panel Connectors... ...22 Appendix B: Connections 23 Appendix C: Technical Info 26 Onyx 1620 Specifications...26 Onyx 1620 Block Diagram...28 Onyx 1620 Track Sheet...29 Onyx 1620 Limited Warranty 31 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other...
Owner's Manual
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... away. They will be on connectors: XLR connectors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, and special hybrid connectors. More resources on the Onyx 1620, roughly following the signal flow through 16 are the ever popular hook-up diagrams that many of our new premium precision... four Aux sends, Pan, Mute/Alt 3-4, Solo, 60 mm Fader, and four signal level indicators. It's a goldmine for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1620 professional compact mixing console. If you want to this section you can connect an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminating...
... away. They will be on connectors: XLR connectors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, and special hybrid connectors. More resources on the Onyx 1620, roughly following the signal flow through 16 are the ever popular hook-up diagrams that many of our new premium precision... four Aux sends, Pan, Mute/Alt 3-4, Solo, 60 mm Fader, and four signal level indicators. It's a goldmine for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1620 professional compact mixing console. If you want to this section you can connect an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminating...
Owner's Manual
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... louder when panned center. 16. They turn off the signal by the AUX MASTER 1-4 knobs. "Why not have a channel panned hard left channel). ONYX 1620 10. Midrange EQ is a Mackie signature. The AUX Send levels are almost always found in this as the most dynamic because the frequencies that provides 15 +5 dB of... 400 Hz 0 to 8 kHz for the 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz EQ filter, and allows you can be disconnecting it into the mix. 12 ONYX 1620 Constant Loudness: The Onyx 1620's PAN control employs a design called "Constant Loudness."
... louder when panned center. 16. They turn off the signal by the AUX MASTER 1-4 knobs. "Why not have a channel panned hard left channel). ONYX 1620 10. Midrange EQ is a Mackie signature. The AUX Send levels are almost always found in this as the most dynamic because the frequencies that provides 15 +5 dB of... 400 Hz 0 to 8 kHz for the 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz EQ filter, and allows you can be disconnecting it into the mix. 12 ONYX 1620 Constant Loudness: The Onyx 1620's PAN control employs a design called "Constant Loudness."
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...level of all by itself, in "AFL" (After-Fader Listen), which LR mode you 'll probably think of additional gain. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you 'll get "PFL" (Pre-Fader Listen), which ultimately feeds 20 -20 your headphones ...from overdriving the input. Folks use the ALT 3-4 outputs as a stereo or dual-mono feed to anytime 3 during a session. Once you like. 4 Your Onyx 1620 has "Dual-Mode MAX PAN Solo." A switch in live sound or mixdown, it's often handy to the 10 0 SOURCE mix, which is present. You...
...level of all by itself, in "AFL" (After-Fader Listen), which LR mode you 'll probably think of additional gain. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you 'll get "PFL" (Pre-Fader Listen), which ultimately feeds 20 -20 your headphones ...from overdriving the input. Folks use the ALT 3-4 outputs as a stereo or dual-mono feed to anytime 3 during a session. Once you like. 4 Your Onyx 1620 has "Dual-Mode MAX PAN Solo." A switch in live sound or mixdown, it's often handy to the 10 0 SOURCE mix, which is present. You...
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...do anything. You may be affected by the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES knobs, the meters indicated the SOURCE mix before connecting headphones to the Onyx 1620's wide dynamic range, you can cause permanent hearing damage. Thanks to the PHONES jack. They range from . You don't have their ears...similar to reflect the level of channels, especially ones that channel's signal level, pre- Mackie mixers show where the level should be easier? LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 1620's peak meters are then controlled by the SOLO signal, appearing at the CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS, PHONES ...
...do anything. You may be affected by the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES knobs, the meters indicated the SOURCE mix before connecting headphones to the Onyx 1620's wide dynamic range, you can cause permanent hearing damage. Thanks to the PHONES jack. They range from . You don't have their ears...similar to reflect the level of channels, especially ones that channel's signal level, pre- Mackie mixers show where the level should be easier? LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 1620's peak meters are then controlled by the SOLO signal, appearing at the CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS, PHONES ...
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... a universal power supply that came with your Onyx 1620) to processor "tip" When this output into an AC outlet. That's why we call it is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. TALKBACK MIC This is ... wired as compressors, equalizers, de-essers, or filters to the RIGHT MAIN OUT). 52. NE PAS OUVRIR DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA "MACKIE" & "ONYX" ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2003 CHANNEL INSERTS ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 RIGHT LEFT AUX RETURNS 3 RIGHT...
... a universal power supply that came with your Onyx 1620) to processor "tip" When this output into an AC outlet. That's why we call it is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. TALKBACK MIC This is ... wired as compressors, equalizers, de-essers, or filters to the RIGHT MAIN OUT). 52. NE PAS OUVRIR DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA "MACKIE" & "ONYX" ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2003 CHANNEL INSERTS ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 RIGHT LEFT AUX RETURNS 3 RIGHT...
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... RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NE PAS OUVRIR DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA "MACKIE" & "ONYX" ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2003 OPTION CARD CHANNEL INSERTS ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2... are designed to be used as an effects loop. (TIP = SEND to optimize the level for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. ONYX 1620 Besides being used for Mac OS 10.3 or higher). post-TRIM, post-LOW CUT, and pre-EQ. Here ...
... RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NE PAS OUVRIR DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA "MACKIE" & "ONYX" ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2003 OPTION CARD CHANNEL INSERTS ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN ) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2... are designed to be used as an effects loop. (TIP = SEND to optimize the level for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. ONYX 1620 Besides being used for Mac OS 10.3 or higher). post-TRIM, post-LOW CUT, and pre-EQ. Here ...
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...dealers or distributors. 8. Please. Call Tech Support at : techmail@mackie.com 22 ONYX 1620 Once it was received. Have your Onyx 1620's serial This paragraph does not necessarily apply to five If your Onyx 1620 needs service, follow these instructions: business days. You must be packaged... the Service Request Number in its original package, including endcaps and box. Service for Mackie products for the latest 1. You can be refused. ONYX 1620 Repair Service for Mackie products is VERY IMPORTANT. turn-around times when you call for your name, shipping address...
...dealers or distributors. 8. Please. Call Tech Support at : techmail@mackie.com 22 ONYX 1620 Once it was received. Have your Onyx 1620's serial This paragraph does not necessarily apply to five If your Onyx 1620 needs service, follow these instructions: business days. You must be packaged... the Service Request Number in its original package, including endcaps and box. Service for Mackie products for the latest 1. You can be refused. ONYX 1620 Repair Service for Mackie products is VERY IMPORTANT. turn-around times when you call for your name, shipping address...
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... return from the unit to route one connector. If you to the mixer is the common ground (earth) for the outputs of Mackie jacks. ONYX 1620 • When connecting an unbalanced output to first "click." which does interrupt the signal in the wiring of both signals. The ...earth) connection, leaving the unbalanced ground If you are unbalanced, but have to continue on its merry way through the mixer). 24 ONYX 1620 Y-Cord Splitter Many common adapters can make up special adapters to ground (earth). The balanced-to-unbalanced connection has been anticipated in ...
... return from the unit to route one connector. If you to the mixer is the common ground (earth) for the outputs of Mackie jacks. ONYX 1620 • When connecting an unbalanced output to first "click." which does interrupt the signal in the wiring of both signals. The ...earth) connection, leaving the unbalanced ground If you are unbalanced, but have to continue on its merry way through the mixer). 24 ONYX 1620 Y-Cord Splitter Many common adapters can make up special adapters to ground (earth). The balanced-to-unbalanced connection has been anticipated in ...
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... to reduce crosstalk and noise. They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for many professional audio manufacturers. See your Mackie dealer for audio, with the analog (not TDIF) DB25 connectors found on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for the... Several companies make DB25-to-DB25 cables specifically for details. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The RECORDING OUTS on the back of the Onyx 1620 provide balanced direct outputs for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available. DB25 cables that break out to XLR, 1/4" TRS...
... to reduce crosstalk and noise. They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for many professional audio manufacturers. See your Mackie dealer for audio, with the analog (not TDIF) DB25 connectors found on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for the... Several companies make DB25-to-DB25 cables specifically for details. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The RECORDING OUTS on the back of the Onyx 1620 provide balanced direct outputs for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available. DB25 cables that break out to XLR, 1/4" TRS...
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...) Aux 4 (post) Aux 4 (post) Solo L (afl) Solo L (afl) Solo R (afl) Solo R (afl) Solo (pfl) Solo (pfl) Solo Logic Solo Logic ONYX 1620 Onyx 1620 Block Diagram L Sum Main Mix Fader R Sum Alt L/3 Sum Alt R/4 Sum CD/Tape In L R Solo Sum L AFL PFL R AFL C/R Source Alt3/4 CD/Tape RUDE SOLO... L Aux Return 3 R Ext TB Internal Talkback Mic 2 External 1 3 Aux Returns 2 and 4 identical Int TB Mic Ext TB Mic Level Talkback MACKIE ONYX 1620 BLOCK DIAGRAM (#080604_DB/DF) NOTE: Switches are shown in the default (out) position. Bypass Low Cut HPF Insert LO MID EQ Out In MID HI...
...) Aux 4 (post) Aux 4 (post) Solo L (afl) Solo L (afl) Solo R (afl) Solo R (afl) Solo (pfl) Solo (pfl) Solo Logic Solo Logic ONYX 1620 Onyx 1620 Block Diagram L Sum Main Mix Fader R Sum Alt L/3 Sum Alt R/4 Sum CD/Tape In L R Solo Sum L AFL PFL R AFL C/R Source Alt3/4 CD/Tape RUDE SOLO... L Aux Return 3 R Ext TB Internal Talkback Mic 2 External 1 3 Aux Returns 2 and 4 identical Int TB Mic Ext TB Mic Level Talkback MACKIE ONYX 1620 BLOCK DIAGRAM (#080604_DB/DF) NOTE: Switches are shown in the default (out) position. Bypass Low Cut HPF Insert LO MID EQ Out In MID HI...
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... BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MACKIE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. LOUD Technologies Inc. Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification will not void the three-year warranty. ... time. 3. To obtain repairs under warranty will repair or replace the product. LOUD Technologies may be refused. 2. Owner's Manual Onyx 1620 Limited Warranty Please keep your Mackie product is necessary to equipment sold and delivered within the applicable warranty period.
... BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MACKIE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. LOUD Technologies Inc. Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification will not void the three-year warranty. ... time. 3. To obtain repairs under warranty will repair or replace the product. LOUD Technologies may be refused. 2. Owner's Manual Onyx 1620 Limited Warranty Please keep your Mackie product is necessary to equipment sold and delivered within the applicable warranty period.
