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The new Onyx versions of these mixers maintain the same physical size, channel count and features of the originals, while adding a variety of the questions our Technical Support staff has fielded over the years. Mackie is renowned for multitrack recording. All mono channels have some valuable nugget of... features an individual phantom power switch, low-cut filter, mic input pad, pre-EQ channel insert, and an all -new analog circuitry and the latest technologies for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording and mixdown. A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION ...
The new Onyx versions of these mixers maintain the same physical size, channel count and features of the originals, while adding a variety of the questions our Technical Support staff has fielded over the years. Mackie is renowned for multitrack recording. All mono channels have some valuable nugget of... features an individual phantom power switch, low-cut filter, mic input pad, pre-EQ channel insert, and an all -new analog circuitry and the latest technologies for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording and mixdown. A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION ...
Owner's Manual
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... a CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in real applications. You're a star! amplifiers first. information on channels 1 and 2, turn up channel 1 and 2 faders [15] to "down," the switches "out," and the..., the rear panel) to bring your voice and your Onyx 4•Bus. If it on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. If you to take the grand tour of the mixer. and outputs the way you might use . Hook up...
... a CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in real applications. You're a star! amplifiers first. information on channels 1 and 2, turn up channel 1 and 2 faders [15] to "down," the switches "out," and the..., the rear panel) to bring your voice and your Onyx 4•Bus. If it on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. If you to take the grand tour of the mixer. and outputs the way you might use . Hook up...
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...maintaining 15 dB of boost and cut at the 0 center detent. Owner's Manual 5. LOW EQ +15 Short for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. EQ IN/OUT Switch This knob ranges from 400 Hz to 2 kHz and determines the center frequency for the HIGH ... EQ controls have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of (Z (Z K(Z K(Z K(Z Low Mid EQ Freq Sweep frequencies you can use this button is no effect on the n precise narrow band of mixers, based on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at 80 Hz, LOW MID peaking...
...maintaining 15 dB of boost and cut at the 0 center detent. Owner's Manual 5. LOW EQ +15 Short for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. EQ IN/OUT Switch This knob ranges from 400 Hz to 2 kHz and determines the center frequency for the HIGH ... EQ controls have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of (Z (Z K(Z K(Z K(Z Low Mid EQ Freq Sweep frequencies you can use this button is no effect on the n precise narrow band of mixers, based on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at 80 Hz, LOW MID peaking...
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... prior to the lowest note you have a channel panned hard left versus the right outputs. ONYX 4•Bus down to the channel's fader. These are measured in . With ... and Aux Send buses (pre* and postfader). "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to either an effects processor (post-fader) or...can set the controls at "U" and your signals will not affect the PRE Aux Send. %1 )./54 -54% &!$%2 0!. !33)'. ).054 '!). ,/7#54 ).3%24 %1 $)2%#4 /54 02% %1 0/34 %1 ).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34 -54% 0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ ...
... prior to the lowest note you have a channel panned hard left versus the right outputs. ONYX 4•Bus down to the channel's fader. These are measured in . With ... and Aux Send buses (pre* and postfader). "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to either an effects processor (post-fader) or...can set the controls at "U" and your signals will not affect the PRE Aux Send. %1 )./54 -54% &!$%2 0!. !33)'. ).054 '!). ,/7#54 ).3%24 %1 $)2%#4 /54 02% %1 0/34 %1 ).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34 -54% 0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ ...
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... ³Óä`L 1 + >?=> '(a>p £x ³£x 1 £x ³£x >?=> C?: ($+a>p 18. Owner's Manual 17. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are sent to the PHONES output and + MONITOR outputs, and also to hear signals through your multitrack inputs. It won 't know that d*e- Used..., and ba*con frying. HIGH EQ ( Stereo Returns. This control gives you want to create a subgroup of certain channels, engage either the 1-2 or 3-4 switches instead of transparency or edge to the appropriate Group faders. This allows the signal...
... ³Óä`L 1 + >?=> '(a>p £x ³£x 1 £x ³£x >?=> C?: ($+a>p 18. Owner's Manual 17. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are sent to the PHONES output and + MONITOR outputs, and also to hear signals through your multitrack inputs. It won 't know that d*e- Used..., and ba*con frying. HIGH EQ ( Stereo Returns. This control gives you want to create a subgroup of certain channels, engage either the 1-2 or 3-4 switches instead of transparency or edge to the appropriate Group faders. This allows the signal...
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... most impor- 37. The following knobs and switches are used to hear the Matrix signal through your headphones or monitor outputs. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog stereo compressor/limiter chip designed...drums) to smooth out transients and allow you want at which the compressor begins to act on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is often used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to LIMIT, the compressor acts as a function of the input level. Instead, it increases at ...
... most impor- 37. The following knobs and switches are used to hear the Matrix signal through your headphones or monitor outputs. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog stereo compressor/limiter chip designed...drums) to smooth out transients and allow you want at which the compressor begins to act on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is often used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to LIMIT, the compressor acts as a function of the input level. Instead, it increases at ...
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...1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at the world of signal level, traffic light style. A "+4" mixer, with both settings to determine which determines how fast the compressor turns off once the signal falls below the threshold. They range from -30 at...-10 dBV There may get through the compressor before the GROUP faders. With the switch up of two columns of channels assigned to +20 (CLIP) at the top. ONYX 4•Bus 38. FAST ATTACK The ATTACK setting determines how fast the compressor reacts once the threshold has been exceeded....
...1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at the world of signal level, traffic light style. A "+4" mixer, with both settings to determine which determines how fast the compressor turns off once the signal falls below the threshold. They range from -30 at...-10 dBV There may get through the compressor before the GROUP faders. With the switch up of two columns of channels assigned to +20 (CLIP) at the top. ONYX 4•Bus 38. FAST ATTACK The ATTACK setting determines how fast the compressor reacts once the threshold has been exceeded....
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...to choose from. AFL solo mode. You can easily be easier? T-his controls the signal lÓe\£vel at them (unless you want to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with your peaks between -20 and +10 dB on the meters. When 0 dBu ...211;6]Êä°x F>ED;I ;J & - ( This female BNC connector provides +12 volts DCfo8 r gooseneck lamps. Mackie mixers show things as 0 dB VU on the meters. If you work on and off when a channel's solo is The SOLO LEVEL control is pushed in the ballpark." It's especially handy at the outputs, it...
...to choose from. AFL solo mode. You can easily be easier? T-his controls the signal lÓe\£vel at them (unless you want to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with your peaks between -20 and +10 dB on the meters. When 0 dBu ...211;6]Êä°x F>ED;I ;J & - ( This female BNC connector provides +12 volts DCfo8 r gooseneck lamps. Mackie mixers show things as 0 dB VU on the meters. If you work on and off when a channel's solo is The SOLO LEVEL control is pushed in the ballpark." It's especially handy at the outputs, it...
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...*n"i7ca ,te with musi(cians on-stage through the AUX 1-6 ;H m%F;HA?DI;G [87] Sends, or the* £Ó6]Êä°x MAINF>LE/RD;[I82] outputs. ONYX 4•Bus TALKBACK Section Auxiliary Section The talkback feature allows the engineer to t-he ÊTA8LKBACK MIC XLR [81] £ä conn e*c1t/or...
...*n"i7ca ,te with musi(cians on-stage through the AUX 1-6 ;H m%F;HA?DI;G [87] Sends, or the* £Ó6]Êä°x MAINF>LE/RD;[I82] outputs. ONYX 4•Bus TALKBACK Section Auxiliary Section The talkback feature allows the engineer to t-he ÊTA8LKBACK MIC XLR [81] £ä conn e*c1t/or...
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...ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE O 25-32 (BALANCED) 22 ONYX 4•Bus The send (tip) is an unbalanced direct out, in to each channel. Insert all three sleeves) 76. INSERT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a send and return point for the Mackie... first "click." This provides maximum flexibility for eight channels. Each of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. This is low-impedance, capable of insert jack. Use the INSERT jacks to connect serial effects devices such as channel direct outputs; They are wired as an effects loop...
...ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE O 25-32 (BALANCED) 22 ONYX 4•Bus The send (tip) is an unbalanced direct out, in to each channel. Insert all three sleeves) 76. INSERT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a send and return point for the Mackie... first "click." This provides maximum flexibility for eight channels. Each of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. This is low-impedance, capable of insert jack. Use the INSERT jacks to connect serial effects devices such as channel direct outputs; They are wired as an effects loop...
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... IN signal to the MONITOR and PHONES outputs. 80. This represents the end of the mixer chain, where your talkback microphone. STEREO RETURNS These 1/4" TRS jacks accept balanced or unbalanced .../RIGHT MAIN OUTS There are provided to change the DIRECT OUTS to post-EQ on a channel-by-channel basis, if desired. The signal at these outputs to the inputs of an amplifier, powered...ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE 17-24...
... IN signal to the MONITOR and PHONES outputs. 80. This represents the end of the mixer chain, where your talkback microphone. STEREO RETURNS These 1/4" TRS jacks accept balanced or unbalanced .../RIGHT MAIN OUTS There are provided to change the DIRECT OUTS to post-EQ on a channel-by-channel basis, if desired. The signal at these outputs to the inputs of an amplifier, powered...ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE 17-24...
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...BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL B MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE O 25-32 (BALANCED) 24 ONYX 4•Bus You can hear the external processor when soloing the aux send). The insert ...OUT signals (L+R). Connect the detachable linecord (included in the world. Press the bottom of the channel insert on the front panel lights up. ONYX 4•Bus 83. MAIN INSERTS 88. Refer to put the mixer into an AC outlet. MONO OUT This male XLR output connector provides a balanced line-level...
...BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL B MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE ONYX MIC PRE O 25-32 (BALANCED) 24 ONYX 4•Bus You can hear the external processor when soloing the aux send). The insert ...OUT signals (L+R). Connect the detachable linecord (included in the world. Press the bottom of the channel insert on the front panel lights up. ONYX 4•Bus 83. MAIN INSERTS 88. Refer to put the mixer into an AC outlet. MONO OUT This male XLR output connector provides a balanced line-level...
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..., try unplugging all the lights out in another channel, set correctly. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. Refer to "Repair" at the mixer end. Make sure the input GAIN control for the channel turned up? • Is the fader [15... LED is set up ? Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to have your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. You may find lots of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try switching them ...
..., try unplugging all the lights out in another channel, set correctly. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. Refer to "Repair" at the mixer end. Make sure the input GAIN control for the channel turned up? • Is the fader [15... LED is set up ? Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to have your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. You may find lots of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try switching them ...
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... the external unit is carried on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption to master. Insert only to a bal- MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with no signal interruption to master. You... click) into a 1/4" TRS balanced input, for the outputs of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. This allows you to ring" RETURN from processor Using the Send Only on the ring. A 1/4" TS plug inserted into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will automatically...
... the external unit is carried on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption to master. Insert only to a bal- MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with no signal interruption to master. You... click) into a 1/4" TRS balanced input, for the outputs of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. This allows you to ring" RETURN from processor Using the Send Only on the ring. A 1/4" TS plug inserted into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will automatically...
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...96/EC) and your national law. This symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for all the mono channels on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for connecting to reduce crosstalk and noise.... waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). These connectors are pin-for audio, with proper shielding to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available. See your Mackie dealer for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your waste equipment for details....
...96/EC) and your national law. This symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for all the mono channels on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for connecting to reduce crosstalk and noise.... waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). These connectors are pin-for audio, with proper shielding to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available. See your Mackie dealer for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your waste equipment for details....
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... kHz Low Mid: ±15 dB, sweepable from 100 Hz to 2 kHz Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Stereo Channel (Aux Input) EQ: High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz High Mid: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz Low Mid:... ±15 dB @ 400 Hz Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz 30 ONYX 4•Bus Mixer Rated Output Main Outs: +4 dBu Aux Send: +4 dBu Group Send: +4 dBu Monitor Out: +4 dBu Matrix Out: +4 ... dB 83 dB 53 dB 43 dB 49 dB 66 dB 68 dB 66 dB Input Impedance Mic Input: Mono Channel Line Input: Stereo Returns: Talkback Mic: 3 kΩ, balanced 34 kΩ balanced 20 kΩ balanced 1 ...
... kHz Low Mid: ±15 dB, sweepable from 100 Hz to 2 kHz Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Stereo Channel (Aux Input) EQ: High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz High Mid: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz Low Mid:... ±15 dB @ 400 Hz Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz 30 ONYX 4•Bus Mixer Rated Output Main Outs: +4 dBu Aux Send: +4 dBu Group Send: +4 dBu Monitor Out: +4 dBu Matrix Out: +4 ... dB 83 dB 53 dB 43 dB 49 dB 66 dB 68 dB 66 dB Input Impedance Mic Input: Mono Channel Line Input: Stereo Returns: Talkback Mic: 3 kΩ, balanced 34 kΩ balanced 20 kΩ balanced 1 ...