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3ERIES PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXERS w/PERKINS EQ & ONYX MIC PREAMPS OWNER'S MANUAL
3ERIES PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXERS w/PERKINS EQ & ONYX MIC PREAMPS OWNER'S MANUAL
Owner's Manual
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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 4•Bus Features 10 Mono Channel Strips...10 Stereo Channel Strips...13 ...Onyx 4•Bus Specifications...30 Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions...31 Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram...32 Onyx 4•Bus Gain Structure Diagram 34 Onyx 4•Bus Limited Warranty 35 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. All Rights Reserved. Part No. Owner's Manual...
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 4•Bus Features 10 Mono Channel Strips...10 Stereo Channel Strips...13 ...Onyx 4•Bus Specifications...30 Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions...31 Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram...32 Onyx 4•Bus Gain Structure Diagram 34 Onyx 4•Bus Limited Warranty 35 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. All Rights Reserved. Part No. Owner's Manual...
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... We know more about a feature, simply locate it right away. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you 're probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). Mackie is a Quick-Start Guide to the Onyx 4•Bus. So the next section is renowned for the high-quality... mic preamps used in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pre's are provided...
... We know more about a feature, simply locate it right away. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you 're probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). Mackie is a Quick-Start Guide to the Onyx 4•Bus. So the next section is renowned for the high-quality... mic preamps used in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pre's are provided...
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... page now before making connec- 4. scriptions of the mixer, with de- Play something into chan- This could be performed one . Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Be sure that the volume of Wisdom outlet, and turn all we ask is the same as it would be.... Repeat for get sound out of the feature 2. Turn down before you might have to pay for channel 2 4. After that you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. a line input such as described above. 2. If the tions to their "out" positions. 1. If you want them however the •...
... page now before making connec- 4. scriptions of the mixer, with de- Play something into chan- This could be performed one . Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Be sure that the volume of Wisdom outlet, and turn all we ask is the same as it would be.... Repeat for get sound out of the feature 2. Turn down before you might have to pay for channel 2 4. After that you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. a line input such as described above. 2. If the tions to their "out" positions. 1. If you want them however the •...
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...to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for four floor wedges. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Guitar Amp Stereo Guitar... 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 L L 1 2 R R CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN GROUP OUTS GROUP OUT AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS INSERTS INSERTS 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17...
...to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for four floor wedges. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Guitar Amp Stereo Guitar... 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 L L 1 2 R R CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN GROUP OUTS GROUP OUT AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS INSERTS INSERTS 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17...
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... is used to either the power amplifier or subwoofer). The Matrix A and B outputs provide additional custom mixes for the balcony and the nursery. Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in to provide front-fill for the first few rows not covered by the main PA... listening systems. The MONO output is connected to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter provides system limiting for the Main Mix). Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Guitar Amp Stereo Guitar Effects DI Box...
... is used to either the power amplifier or subwoofer). The Matrix A and B outputs provide additional custom mixes for the balcony and the nursery. Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in to provide front-fill for the first few rows not covered by the main PA... listening systems. The MONO output is connected to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter provides system limiting for the Main Mix). Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Guitar Amp Stereo Guitar Effects DI Box...
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... the manual for connecting an external signal processor. 1. However, you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power is turned on . However, phantom power will leave the PAD switch out. ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus Features Mono Channel Strips 3. 48V Phantom Power Switch The Onyx 24•4... has 20 mono channel strips and two stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel strips and two ...
... the manual for connecting an external signal processor. 1. However, you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power is turned on . However, phantom power will leave the PAD switch out. ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus Features Mono Channel Strips 3. 48V Phantom Power Switch The Onyx 24•4... has 20 mono channel strips and two stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel strips and two ...
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...are almost always found in this switch to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in other words, it down to 15 dB... optimum Q and minimum phase shift (in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. HIGH MID FREQ 11. We have affected by its FREQ knob. Turn it gives... (Z High (Z Mid EQ K(Z Freq K(Z K(Z Sweep frequencies you want to 8 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 This "neo-classic" design provides the sweet musicality of the British EQ sound, while still maintaining 15...
...are almost always found in this switch to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in other words, it down to 15 dB... optimum Q and minimum phase shift (in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. HIGH MID FREQ 11. We have affected by its FREQ knob. Turn it gives... (Z High (Z Mid EQ K(Z Freq K(Z K(Z Sweep frequencies you want to 8 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 This "neo-classic" design provides the sweet musicality of the British EQ sound, while still maintaining 15...
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.... HIGH MID EQ 8 PFL mode (Pre-Fader Listen) sends the channel's signal after the GAIN and EQ controls, but not the MAIN MIX switch. Owner's Manual 17. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches Alongside each have two stereo channels. To feed only one side or the other, turn the PAN knob... route them to hear, and they are sent to the PHONES output and + MONITOR outputs, and also to reduce sibilance, or8to hide tape hiss. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are nearly as full-featured as the most dynamic because the frequencies that you want to create a subgroup of...
.... HIGH MID EQ 8 PFL mode (Pre-Fader Listen) sends the channel's signal after the GAIN and EQ controls, but not the MAIN MIX switch. Owner's Manual 17. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches Alongside each have two stereo channels. To feed only one side or the other, turn the PAN knob... route them to hear, and they are sent to the PHONES output and + MONITOR outputs, and also to reduce sibilance, or8to hide tape hiss. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are nearly as full-featured as the most dynamic because the frequencies that you want to create a subgroup of...
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...the incoming signal. After that provides the appropriate amount of the change in input level, once the threshold has been exceeded. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog stereo compressor/limiter ... ranges from OFF (1:1) to the compressor increases, the output level from Groups 1 through 4 and the Left and Right Mix outputs. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. The Rude Solo LEDS below the SOLO meters indicate which the compressor begins to use both MATRIX A and...
...the incoming signal. After that provides the appropriate amount of the change in input level, once the threshold has been exceeded. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog stereo compressor/limiter ... ranges from OFF (1:1) to the compressor increases, the output level from Groups 1 through 4 and the Left and Right Mix outputs. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. The Rude Solo LEDS below the SOLO meters indicate which the compressor begins to use both MATRIX A and...
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...it up slowly. MAIN TO MON Switch ,* Î & " / ( ,/" , B;L;B I /,8 8 44. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you happen to keep your moni- *"7 , 50. Note: The L/R meters indicate solo levels ... wrong with the main or tape levels at them (unless you want to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you that has a solo function with short careers... the signal level at the stereo headphone output [46]. 48. MONO Level Control tors but your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. LAMP Connector 8 8 £°x\£ x\£...
...it up slowly. MAIN TO MON Switch ,* Î & " / ( ,/" , B;L;B I /,8 8 44. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you happen to keep your moni- *"7 , 50. Note: The L/R meters indicate solo levels ... wrong with the main or tape levels at them (unless you want to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you that has a solo function with short careers... the signal level at the stereo headphone output [46]. 48. MONO Level Control tors but your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. LAMP Connector 8 8 £°x\£ x\£...
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.... TO MON/PHONES Switch This way, when fader changes are no solo switches engaged. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Sup- 61. Owner's Manual you are post-EQ by any ever, an internal jumper is provided on each Aux Send. 8 8 Îä ³£ä /, -" Remember, PFL solo...
.... TO MON/PHONES Switch This way, when fader changes are no solo switches engaged. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Sup- 61. Owner's Manual you are post-EQ by any ever, an internal jumper is provided on each Aux Send. 8 8 Îä ³£ä /, -" Remember, PFL solo...
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...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 1-8 ALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual... Section, the MAIN MIX fader also controls the main mix level in stereo to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. When connecting a balanced signal to...The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with the PFL signal. When the fader is fully down, the MAIN MIX is off. Owner's Manual 71. AFL Solo Switch Rear ...
...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 1-8 ALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual... Section, the MAIN MIX fader also controls the main mix level in stereo to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. When connecting a balanced signal to...The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with the PFL signal. When the fader is fully down, the MAIN MIX is off. Owner's Manual 71. AFL Solo Switch Rear ...
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.../limiter if you plug in the PHONES/MONITOR Section), or to connect the outputs from an external processor or other line-level device. Owner's Manual Internal jumpers are two sets of outputs for the MATRIX A and B mixes. Connect these jacks is where you are not using the built-.../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 DIRECT OUTS POST GAIN / INSERT 9-16 (BALANCED) (BALANCED) 1-8 (BALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual 23 As...
.../limiter if you plug in the PHONES/MONITOR Section), or to connect the outputs from an external processor or other line-level device. Owner's Manual Internal jumpers are two sets of outputs for the MATRIX A and B mixes. Connect these jacks is where you are not using the built-.../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 DIRECT OUTS POST GAIN / INSERT 9-16 (BALANCED) (BALANCED) 1-8 (BALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual 23 As...
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...• Is the input connector plugged completely into the same AC circuit so they share a common ground. Owner's Manual 25 You may find out how to send your Mackie product away. • Is there something plugged into the input source device. Try unplugging any ) turned up ? ... the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. If the noise disappears, it 's one of this section to find the answer to the problem without having to proceed. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following...
...• Is the input connector plugged completely into the same AC circuit so they share a common ground. Owner's Manual 25 You may find out how to send your Mackie product away. • Is there something plugged into the input source device. Try unplugging any ) turned up ? ... the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. If the noise disappears, it 's one of this section to find the answer to the problem without having to proceed. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following...
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...earth) will not be a problem in many other , and that the balanced signal low (cold) goes to a 1/4" TS phone plug. Owner's Manual 27 In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on a stereo 1/4" or balanced... If there are wired to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). They are often used for unbalanced signals. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The mono channels use 3-pin female XLR connectors on a mono 1/4" phone jack ...
...earth) will not be a problem in many other , and that the balanced signal low (cold) goes to a 1/4" TS phone plug. Owner's Manual 27 In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on a stereo 1/4" or balanced... If there are wired to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). They are often used for unbalanced signals. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The mono channels use 3-pin female XLR connectors on a mono 1/4" phone jack ...
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... to XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT connectors for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN ... WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your household waste disposal service. Improper handling of this product. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for all the mono channels on the environment and human health due to ...
... to XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT connectors for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN ... WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your household waste disposal service. Improper handling of this product. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for all the mono channels on the environment and human health due to ...
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...Manual Channel Level LED (Sensitivity) 0 LED = 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main Left and Right, Compressor Input, 12 segments: Clip (+20), +15, +10, +6, +3, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30 0 LED = 0 dBu Compressor Gain Reduction, 12 segments: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15 dB AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: Onyx 24•4 Onyx... Inc. All other brand names mentioned are hereby acknowledged. ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered...
...Manual Channel Level LED (Sensitivity) 0 LED = 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main Left and Right, Compressor Input, 12 segments: Clip (+20), +15, +10, +6, +3, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30 0 LED = 0 dBu Compressor Gain Reduction, 12 segments: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15 dB AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: Onyx 24•4 Onyx... Inc. All other brand names mentioned are hereby acknowledged. ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered...
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...(tollfree in materials and workmanship under normal use during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Owner's Manual 35 Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your "). You will at its option, either repair or replace any warranty service. The Product Warranty ...retain the original dated sales receipt as the specific duration of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to find contact...
...(tollfree in materials and workmanship under normal use during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Owner's Manual 35 Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your "). You will at its option, either repair or replace any warranty service. The Product Warranty ...retain the original dated sales receipt as the specific duration of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to find contact...