Owner's Manual
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... the mixer from top to bottom and left to right. Channels 9 through 16 are designed for the digital era and offer the newest features and latest technologies for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.) Purchased at www.mackie.com....or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminating the need for a quick explanation. A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION Appendix B is a Quick-Start Guide to it right away. It's a goldmine for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1620 professional compact mixing console. All sixteen channels have four Aux sends, Pan, ...
... the mixer from top to bottom and left to right. Channels 9 through 16 are designed for the digital era and offer the newest features and latest technologies for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.) Purchased at www.mackie.com....or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminating the need for a quick explanation. A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION Appendix B is a Quick-Start Guide to it right away. It's a goldmine for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1620 professional compact mixing console. All sixteen channels have four Aux sends, Pan, ...
Owner's Manual
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... is a female XLR connector, which accepts an unbalanced instrument-level input signal from high to the mixer. As soon as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground 10 ONYX 1620 Note: For the stereo channels 9-16, if a signal is plugged into the LEFT (MONO) side and nothing is plugged into the RIGHT side...
... is a female XLR connector, which accepts an unbalanced instrument-level input signal from high to the mixer. As soon as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground 10 ONYX 1620 Note: For the stereo channels 9-16, if a signal is plugged into the LEFT (MONO) side and nothing is plugged into the RIGHT side...
Owner's Manual
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...every level control. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have every dog in the neighborhood howling at your feedback loop. Signal Level LEDs These LEDs indicate the channel's signal level after the GAIN and ... (24). Stereo Channel Owner's Manual 13 Simply assign these channels to your multitrack. Once you've got it down the signal at a time as you like. 4 Your Onyx 1620 has "Dual-Mode... ALT 3-4, TAPE, and FIREWIRE) are let 2 into an unused stereo channel (9-10, 11-12, 13-14, or 15-16). Just engage a channel's MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch and the ALT 3-4 switch in the master section...
...every level control. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have every dog in the neighborhood howling at your feedback loop. Signal Level LEDs These LEDs indicate the channel's signal level after the GAIN and ... (24). Stereo Channel Owner's Manual 13 Simply assign these channels to your multitrack. Once you've got it down the signal at a time as you like. 4 Your Onyx 1620 has "Dual-Mode... ALT 3-4, TAPE, and FIREWIRE) are let 2 into an unused stereo channel (9-10, 11-12, 13-14, or 15-16). Just engage a channel's MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch and the ALT 3-4 switch in the master section...
Owner's Manual
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... they are inputs. AUX 1-4 RETURNS These four controls set the overall level of the channel AUX 1 send controls. These controls range from all the way up in , the effects signals coming into the Onyx 1620, or you have the option of course). 30. TALKBACK Section The talkback feature allows the... switch routes the signal from the channel before they can also be very limiting if you 'd turn up when the lead singer glares at you to the mixer's AUX RETURN jacks (51). Post" Signal Flow Diagram AUX SEND 2 KNOB TO AUX SEND 2 OUTPUT 16 ONYX 1620 AUX SEND 2 PRE/POST SWITCH ...
... they are inputs. AUX 1-4 RETURNS These four controls set the overall level of the channel AUX 1 send controls. These controls range from all the way up in , the effects signals coming into the Onyx 1620, or you have the option of course). 30. TALKBACK Section The talkback feature allows the... switch routes the signal from the channel before they can also be very limiting if you 'd turn up when the lead singer glares at you to the mixer's AUX RETURN jacks (51). Post" Signal Flow Diagram AUX SEND 2 KNOB TO AUX SEND 2 OUTPUT 16 ONYX 1620 AUX SEND 2 PRE/POST SWITCH ...
Owner's Manual
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...OUT and RIGHT goes to the inputs of another mixer, providing a submix for keyboards or drums, for...Onyx 1620) to have one of insert jack. RIGHT/LEFT MAIN OUTPUTS These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals for example, in (MIC), the signal is automatically connected to a microphone level. As soon as the 1/4" TRS MAIN OUT jacks on channels 9-16...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 ...
...OUT and RIGHT goes to the inputs of another mixer, providing a submix for keyboards or drums, for...Onyx 1620) to have one of insert jack. RIGHT/LEFT MAIN OUTPUTS These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals for example, in (MIC), the signal is automatically connected to a microphone level. As soon as the 1/4" TRS MAIN OUT jacks on channels 9-16...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...16 POST GAIN / PRE INSERT 1-8 BALANCED BALANCED 20 ONYX 1620 This is an unbalanced direct out, in this slot, which provides three FireWire connectors for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). FIREWIRE I /O interface for the recorder or DAW. IEEE 1394) is a high-speed serial I /O OPTION MONO PLUG Channel... record a live mix, but it to turn your Onyx mixer into a high-quality computer audio interface for the mixdown stage. The FireWire interface works with more information about the Onyx FireWire card. STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use the INSERT jacks: connect a ...
...16 POST GAIN / PRE INSERT 1-8 BALANCED BALANCED 20 ONYX 1620 This is an unbalanced direct out, in this slot, which provides three FireWire connectors for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). FIREWIRE I /O interface for the recorder or DAW. IEEE 1394) is a high-speed serial I /O OPTION MONO PLUG Channel... record a live mix, but it to turn your Onyx mixer into a high-quality computer audio interface for the mixdown stage. The FireWire interface works with more information about the Onyx FireWire card. STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use the INSERT jacks: connect a ...
Owner's Manual
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...If the problem stays on the left output is live. Bad Channel • Is the MUTE/ALT 3-4 button (16) in another channel, set correctly. Reduce the signal level on . If the noise disappears, it 's not the mixer. • Make sure the AC outlet is set up ?...Onyx 1620 serviced. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are no user serviceable parts inside. If you , but here are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. These may sound obvious to have your Onyx mixer ...
...If the problem stays on the left output is live. Bad Channel • Is the MUTE/ALT 3-4 button (16) in another channel, set correctly. Reduce the signal level on . If the noise disappears, it 's not the mixer. • Make sure the AC outlet is set up ?...Onyx 1620 serviced. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are no user serviceable parts inside. If you , but here are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. These may sound obvious to have your Onyx mixer ...
Owner's Manual
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...- + shield - Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The RECORDING OUTS on the back of the Onyx 1620 provide balanced direct outputs for details. See your Mackie dealer for channels 1-16 on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. They are also readily available. N/C Ch 8 Ch 8 Ch...) DB25 connectors found on two female DB25 connectors. These connectors are pin-for-pin compatible with proper shielding to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for many professional audio manufacturers.
...- + shield - Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The RECORDING OUTS on the back of the Onyx 1620 provide balanced direct outputs for details. See your Mackie dealer for channels 1-16 on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. They are also readily available. N/C Ch 8 Ch 8 Ch...) DB25 connectors found on two female DB25 connectors. These connectors are pin-for-pin compatible with proper shielding to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for many professional audio manufacturers.
Owner's Manual
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...: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Stereo Channel EQ: High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz Mid: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Mixer Rated Output Main: +4 dBu Aux Send: ...to: Main Output: 26 dB Tape Output: 26 dB Control Rm Output: 16 dB Phones Output: 16 dB Aux Return to: Main Output: 20 dB Tape Output: 20 dB...Channel Line Input: Stereo Channel Line Input: Stereo Aux Returns: Tape In: 2.4 kΩ, balanced 1 MΩ 30 kΩ balanced; 15 kΩ unbalanced 20 kΩ balanced; 10 kΩ unbalanced 20 kΩ balanced; 10 kΩ unbalanced 20 kΩ, unbalanced 26 ONYX 1620
...: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Stereo Channel EQ: High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz Mid: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Mixer Rated Output Main: +4 dBu Aux Send: ...to: Main Output: 26 dB Tape Output: 26 dB Control Rm Output: 16 dB Phones Output: 16 dB Aux Return to: Main Output: 20 dB Tape Output: 20 dB...Channel Line Input: Stereo Channel Line Input: Stereo Aux Returns: Tape In: 2.4 kΩ, balanced 1 MΩ 30 kΩ balanced; 15 kΩ unbalanced 20 kΩ balanced; 10 kΩ unbalanced 20 kΩ balanced; 10 kΩ unbalanced 20 kΩ, unbalanced 26 ONYX 1620
Owner's Manual
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ONYX 1620 Onyx 1620 Track Sheet (Channels 9-16 and Master Section) BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL L IN LEFT RIGHT LEFT/3 RIGHT/4 LEFT RIGHT R CONTROL RM OUT ALT 3-4 OUT MAIN OUT LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12 LINE IN 13-14 LINE IN 15-16 (MONO) L BAL OR UNBAL (MONO) L BAL OR UNBAL (MONO) L ...BAL OR UNBAL (MONO) L BAL OR UNBAL R R R R L OUT R TAPE 12V 0.5A LAMP PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE OPTION Session: Date: U U U U PHONES -20dB +20dB GAIN -...
ONYX 1620 Onyx 1620 Track Sheet (Channels 9-16 and Master Section) BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL L IN LEFT RIGHT LEFT/3 RIGHT/4 LEFT RIGHT R CONTROL RM OUT ALT 3-4 OUT MAIN OUT LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12 LINE IN 13-14 LINE IN 15-16 (MONO) L BAL OR UNBAL (MONO) L BAL OR UNBAL (MONO) L ...BAL OR UNBAL (MONO) L BAL OR UNBAL R R R R L OUT R TAPE 12V 0.5A LAMP PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE OPTION Session: Date: U U U U PHONES -20dB +20dB GAIN -...