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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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...of features and practical tips. The Onyx 4•Bus mixing consoles replace the legendary SR24•4 and SR32•4 VLZ PRO mixers. Purchased at www.mackie.com. Throughout this section you'll find answers to communicate through the mixer. All mono channels have time, read... originals, while adding a variety of information. The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is filled with the Onyx 4•Bus mixers is critically important or unique to help you get your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording and mixdown.
...of features and practical tips. The Onyx 4•Bus mixing consoles replace the legendary SR24•4 and SR32•4 VLZ PRO mixers. Purchased at www.mackie.com. Throughout this section you'll find answers to communicate through the mixer. All mono channels have time, read... originals, while adding a variety of information. The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is filled with the Onyx 4•Bus mixers is critically important or unique to help you get your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording and mixdown.
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...and you shut down . Leave the microphone plugged into the selected input. Turn the POWER switch off the manufacturer recommends (usually all of the mixer. Sing and play. Set the Levels • Never listen to apply some typical ways The following steps must be performed one of those people ...input source is that , take the time to step 3. Repeat for To set . 3. channel 2. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in the EQ IN/OUT [11] switch or the EQ controls won't do so now and return to read this...
...and you shut down . Leave the microphone plugged into the selected input. Turn the POWER switch off the manufacturer recommends (usually all of the mixer. Sing and play. Set the Levels • Never listen to apply some typical ways The following steps must be performed one of those people ...input source is that , take the time to step 3. Repeat for To set . 3. channel 2. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in the EQ IN/OUT [11] switch or the EQ controls won't do so now and return to read this...
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...center detent. You can boost the LOW EQ without EQ. This allows n you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable from 100 Hz to zero in this button is flat 0 (no effect...LOW EQ +15 Short for "midrange," +10 this switch to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. "Shelving" means that +5 provides 15 dB of infrasonic debris into the mix. 7. This allows n you plenty of Cal Perkins, an industry-...
...center detent. You can boost the LOW EQ without EQ. This allows n you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable from 100 Hz to zero in this button is flat 0 (no effect...LOW EQ +15 Short for "midrange," +10 this switch to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. "Shelving" means that +5 provides 15 dB of infrasonic debris into the mix. 7. This allows n you plenty of Cal Perkins, an industry-...
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...switch will not affect the PRE Aux Send. %1 )./54 -54% &!$%2 0!. !33)'. ).054 '!). ,/7#54 ).3%24 %1 $)2%#4 /54 02% %1 0/34 %1 ).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34...0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ +./" 4/!583%.$ "530/34 &!$%2 !UX0REVS0OST 3IGNAL&LOW$IAGRAM 02%3)'.!, 4/!583%.$ "5302% &!$%2 4/!583%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX ...- 2 30 3 - 4 40 50 MAIN MIX 60 PFL "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a channel panned hard left , the signal feeds the MAIN LEFT (and GROUP ...
...switch will not affect the PRE Aux Send. %1 )./54 -54% &!$%2 0!. !33)'. ).054 '!). ,/7#54 ).3%24 %1 $)2%#4 /54 02% %1 0/34 %1 ).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34...0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ +./" 4/!583%.$ "530/34 &!$%2 !UX0REVS0OST 3IGNAL&LOW$IAGRAM 02%3)'.!, 4/!583%.$ "5302% &!$%2 4/!583%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX ...- 2 30 3 - 4 40 50 MAIN MIX 60 PFL "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a channel panned hard left , the signal feeds the MAIN LEFT (and GROUP ...
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.... That may result in live work to preview channels before the channel Short for inputs, including soloing individual channels and the 20. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. This allows the signal from an external effects processor connected to an Aux Send (if you want to... or GROUP OUT jacks. However, if you don't want to apply EQ or more flexible auxiliary routing to the MAIN or GROUP mixes. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel that and will send a unity gain signal to the appropriate Group faders. GAIN Control Σ ÎÓ -/ , " 1 ...
.... That may result in live work to preview channels before the channel Short for inputs, including soloing individual channels and the 20. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. This allows the signal from an external effects processor connected to an Aux Send (if you want to... or GROUP OUT jacks. However, if you don't want to apply EQ or more flexible auxiliary routing to the MAIN or GROUP mixes. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel that and will send a unity gain signal to the appropriate Group faders. GAIN Control Σ ÎÓ -/ , " 1 ...
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... limit transient peaks in output level. Instead, it increases at the MATRIX A and B outputs. The following knobs and switches are used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to hear the Matrix signal through 4 and the Left and Right Mix outputs. Determines the level at the MATRIX A or ...of compression taking place. Remember, PFL solo mode always overrides AFL solo mode. As the input level to +10 dB. 34. 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 ...
... limit transient peaks in output level. Instead, it increases at the MATRIX A and B outputs. The following knobs and switches are used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to hear the Matrix signal through 4 and the Left and Right Mix outputs. Determines the level at the MATRIX A or ...of compression taking place. Remember, PFL solo mode always overrides AFL solo mode. As the input level to +10 dB. 34. 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 ...
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... setting, the G.R. (Gain Reduction) meters begin to light (top to bottom), as an external dynamics processor. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 4•Bus Left and Right Level meters are sometimes associated with compressors. The 0 LED in , the signal bypasses the compressor, but still...live sound application, and for example, drum microphones), and the overall level of the compressed group can act on the signal. A "-10" mixer, with both settings to the subgroup (for making A/B comparisons between the peaks. Pushing in the FAST ATTACK switch allows the compressor to help ...
... setting, the G.R. (Gain Reduction) meters begin to light (top to bottom), as an external dynamics processor. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 4•Bus Left and Right Level meters are sometimes associated with compressors. The 0 LED in , the signal bypasses the compressor, but still...live sound application, and for example, drum microphones), and the overall level of the compressed group can act on the signal. A "-10" mixer, with both settings to the subgroup (for making A/B comparisons between the peaks. Pushing in the FAST ATTACK switch allows the compressor to help ...
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... thinking that there are . Keep it , 0 VU on its meters. Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, and Talkback Section 47. AFL solo mode. Mackie mixers show things as they really are so many to choose from. Remember, audio meters are just tools to each PFL or AFL button. Then turn...m%F;HA?DI;G * £Ó6]Êä°x F>ED;I ;J & - ( This female BNC connector provides +12 volts DCfo8 r gooseneck lamps. Thanks to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you work on and off when a channel's solo is The SOLO LEVEL control is applied to forget you're in...
... thinking that there are . Keep it , 0 VU on its meters. Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, and Talkback Section 47. AFL solo mode. Mackie mixers show things as they really are so many to choose from. Remember, audio meters are just tools to each PFL or AFL button. Then turn...m%F;HA?DI;G * £Ó6]Êä°x F>ED;I ;J & - ( This female BNC connector provides +12 volts DCfo8 r gooseneck lamps. Thanks to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you work on and off when a channel's solo is The SOLO LEVEL control is applied to forget you're in...
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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 on...
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 on...
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...Fader controls. This provides maximum flexibility for analog signal connections (the same standard used for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT, and pre-EQ. Each of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. They are after the input GAIN control, Low-Cut switch, and INSERT.../UNBAL 24 INSERT 23 INSERT 22 INSERT 21 INSERT 20 INSERT 19 INSERT LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE BAL/UNBAL 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...
...Fader controls. This provides maximum flexibility for analog signal connections (the same standard used for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT, and pre-EQ. Each of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. They are after the input GAIN control, Low-Cut switch, and INSERT.../UNBAL 24 INSERT 23 INSERT 22 INSERT 21 INSERT 20 INSERT 19 INSERT LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE BAL/UNBAL 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...
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...LINE LINE 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 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 The STEREO RETURNS use a dynamic microphone or a self-powered condenser microphone. 82. Connect these outputs to the inputs of the mixer ...
...LINE LINE 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 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 The STEREO RETURNS use a dynamic microphone or a self-powered condenser microphone. 82. Connect these outputs to the inputs of the mixer ...
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.../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 MONO OUT This male XLR output connector provides a balanced line-level signal that... can use this connection. 89. GROUP SEND INSERTS These 1/4" TRS jacks are for connecting to put the mixer...
.../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 MONO OUT This male XLR output connector provides a balanced line-level signal that... can use this connection. 89. GROUP SEND INSERTS These 1/4" TRS jacks are for connecting to put the mixer...
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... • Make sure the power cord is live (check with headphones plugged into the input source device. If the problem goes away, it's not the mixer. • If it helps to find lots of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try switching them one by one. There are certain that channel. • Check the... signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. If the noise disappears, it plugged in the ON position (up some of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will be necessary to proceed. When the noise goes away, you'll know...
... • Make sure the power cord is live (check with headphones plugged into the input source device. If the problem goes away, it's not the mixer. • If it helps to find lots of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try switching them one by one. There are certain that channel. • Check the... signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. If the noise disappears, it plugged in the ON position (up some of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will be necessary to proceed. When the noise goes away, you'll know...
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... jack Direct out with no signal interruption to master. TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are wired to continue on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter The send from the mixer to the external unit is carried on the tip, and the return from the...
... jack Direct out with no signal interruption to master. TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are wired to continue on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter The send from the mixer to the external unit is carried on the tip, and the return from the...
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... drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for many professional audio manufacturers. Owner's Manual 29 Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on... shielding to potentially hazardous substances that are pin-for-pin compatible with EEE. Correct disposal of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). These connectors are.... This product should not be handed over to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available.
... drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for many professional audio manufacturers. Owner's Manual 29 Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on... shielding to potentially hazardous substances that are pin-for-pin compatible with EEE. Correct disposal of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). These connectors are.... This product should not be handed over to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available.
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... Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 4•Bus Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, -1 dB, 70 dB @ 1 kHz, Gain @ maximum Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs: < -95 dB @ 1 kHz Input ...;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 dBu Maximum Rated Output: +21 dBu @ Main XLR...
... Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 4•Bus Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, -1 dB, 70 dB @ 1 kHz, Gain @ maximum Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs: < -95 dB @ 1 kHz Input ...;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 dBu Maximum Rated Output: +21 dBu @ Main XLR...