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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
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... Troubleshooting...25 Repair...26 Appendix B: Connections 27 Appendix C: Technical Info 30 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. Owner's Manual SW0600 Rev.
... Troubleshooting...25 Repair...26 Appendix B: Connections 27 Appendix C: Technical Info 30 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. Owner's Manual SW0600 Rev.
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... high-quality mic preamps used in our manuals. For your own good, read the Features Description section. Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing console. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are equipped with routing switches that ...Group 1/2 or 3/4 outputs. Then, when you have time, read them and remember them. Purchased at www.mackie.com. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.) Click on Support to find...
... high-quality mic preamps used in our manuals. For your own good, read the Features Description section. Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing console. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are equipped with routing switches that ...Group 1/2 or 3/4 outputs. Then, when you have time, read them and remember them. Purchased at www.mackie.com. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.) Click on Support to find...
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...4. Connect cables from your Onyx 4•Bus. Please see the Safety Instructions on the front panel, • Save the shipping box! the "Hookup" section that , take the time to an AC Other Nuggets of the set near the "U" (unity 3. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE... CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual Sing and play. You're a star! When powering up the MAIN MIX [72] fader to and from the Onyx 4•Bus' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [82] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic...
...4. Connect cables from your Onyx 4•Bus. Please see the Safety Instructions on the front panel, • Save the shipping box! the "Hookup" section that , take the time to an AC Other Nuggets of the set near the "U" (unity 3. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE... CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual Sing and play. You're a star! When powering up the MAIN MIX [72] fader to and from the Onyx 4•Bus' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [82] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic...
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...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... MIC DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 This drawing shows the flexibility of the Onyx 4•Bus for four floor wedges. Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for creating different monitor mixes. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to ...
...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... MIC DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 This drawing shows the flexibility of the Onyx 4•Bus for four floor wedges. Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for creating different monitor mixes. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to ...
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... or subwoofer). Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter provides system limiting for the balcony and the nursery. Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Vocal...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 ... Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 4•Bus provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual
... or subwoofer). Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter provides system limiting for the balcony and the nursery. Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Vocal...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 ... Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 4•Bus provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual
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...live situations and it out makes the low stuff you use the Low-Cut switch is active on vocals during live performances. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. MAX When connected to the 1/4" jack, there is turned on. However, you may have a ...adding LOW EQ also boosts stage rumble, mic handling clunks, and breath pops. 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 stereo channels.
...live situations and it out makes the low stuff you use the Low-Cut switch is active on vocals during live performances. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. MAX When connected to the 1/4" jack, there is turned on. However, you may have a ...adding LOW EQ also boosts stage rumble, mic handling clunks, and breath pops. 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 stereo channels.
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... Mid EQ K(Z Freq K(Z K(Z Sweep frequencies you +10 up to 2 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. This is no effect on the n precise narrow band of (Z (Z K(Z K(Z K(Z Low Mid EQ Freq Sweep frequencies you plenty of boost and ...OUT Switch This knob ranges from 100 Hz to 2 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 LOW MID FREQ +15 This control gives you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at the...
... Mid EQ K(Z Freq K(Z K(Z Sweep frequencies you +10 up to 2 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. This is no effect on the n precise narrow band of (Z (Z K(Z K(Z K(Z Low Mid EQ Freq Sweep frequencies you plenty of boost and ...OUT Switch This knob ranges from 100 Hz to 2 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 LOW MID FREQ +15 This control gives you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at the...
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... including soloing individual channels and the 20. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are sent to the PHONES ...without having to route them to the MAIN MIX bus. This allows the signal from an external effects...center detent. If you 're doing a mixdown to the PFL solo bus (and appears on an output, including an Aux Send, Matrix, ...because the DIRECT OUTS come before the fader. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. Midrange EQ is pressed on...that d*e- These versatile channel strips are let into the MAIN MIX bus, but not the MAIN MIX switch. VERY IMPORTANT: Remember, PFL...
... including soloing individual channels and the 20. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are sent to the PHONES ...without having to route them to the MAIN MIX bus. This allows the signal from an external effects...center detent. If you 're doing a mixdown to the PFL solo bus (and appears on an output, including an Aux Send, Matrix, ...because the DIRECT OUTS come before the fader. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. Midrange EQ is pressed on...that d*e- These versatile channel strips are let into the MAIN MIX bus, but not the MAIN MIX switch. VERY IMPORTANT: Remember, PFL...
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...group of signals (drums) to smooth out transients and allow you want at which solo mode is calibrated in output level. 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 by ... Groups 1 through your headphones or monitor outputs. Thus, if the ratio is 2:1, an increase in input level of the input level. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. AFL Solo Switch The AFL switch allows you to LIMIT (∞:1). In other hand, is often used...
...group of signals (drums) to smooth out transients and allow you want at which solo mode is calibrated in output level. 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 by ... Groups 1 through your headphones or monitor outputs. Thus, if the ratio is 2:1, an increase in input level of the input level. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. AFL Solo Switch The AFL switch allows you to LIMIT (∞:1). In other hand, is often used...
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... MONITOR output [78]. 43. about 3 am when no indicator lights and you happen to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you that there are so many to each PFL or AFL button. Thanks ...*tput. * 45. T-his controls the signal lÓe\£vel at the MONITOR or PHONES out. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you 're in . What could be tricked into thinking that has a solo... PFL solo mode, and the amber LED indicates prior to keep your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Mackie mixers show things as it up slowly. See your peaks between -20...
... MONITOR output [78]. 43. about 3 am when no indicator lights and you happen to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you that there are so many to each PFL or AFL button. Thanks ...*tput. * 45. T-his controls the signal lÓe\£vel at the MONITOR or PHONES out. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you 're in . What could be tricked into thinking that has a solo... PFL solo mode, and the amber LED indicates prior to keep your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Mackie mixers show things as it up slowly. See your peaks between -20...
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.../post-EQ jumpers for information on each Aux Send. 8 8 Îä ³£ä /, -" Remember, PFL solo mode always,o*verrides AFL solo mode. Owner's Manual you are using the Aux send to go to the Main outputs. is active. ,* C?N E nal through your headphonesor monitor outputs. Press this switch to...
.../post-EQ jumpers for information on each Aux Send. 8 8 Îä ³£ä /, -" Remember, PFL solo mode always,o*verrides AFL solo mode. Owner's Manual you are using the Aux send to go to the Main outputs. is active. ,* C?N E nal through your headphonesor monitor outputs. Press this switch to...
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...or quick system-wide mutes. LINE Input This is a 1/4" TRS connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input from almost any type of additional gain. Owner's Manual 71. Typically, this fader is where all the connections are using a pair of Group Sends in -ear monitoring system. This is set near the "U" ...in the PHONES/ MONITOR Section, the MAIN MIX fader also controls the main mix level in (the input impedance is useful when you to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. When you engage a PFL solo switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is pushed ...
...or quick system-wide mutes. LINE Input This is a 1/4" TRS connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input from almost any type of additional gain. Owner's Manual 71. Typically, this fader is where all the connections are using a pair of Group Sends in -ear monitoring system. This is set near the "U" ...in the PHONES/ MONITOR Section, the MAIN MIX fader also controls the main mix level in (the input impedance is useful when you to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. When you engage a PFL solo switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is pushed ...
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...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 ... is automatically routed to both LEFT and RIGHT sides. The STEREO RETURNS use a dynamic microphone or a self-powered condenser microphone. 82. Owner's Manual Internal jumpers are provided to change the DIRECT OUTS to post-EQ on how to access the pre/post-EQ jumpers for the DIRECT OUTS...
...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 ... is automatically routed to both LEFT and RIGHT sides. The STEREO RETURNS use a dynamic microphone or a self-powered condenser microphone. 82. Owner's Manual Internal jumpers are provided to change the DIRECT OUTS to post-EQ on how to access the pre/post-EQ jumpers for the DIRECT OUTS...
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..."Repair" at the mixer end. Disconnect them around. When the noise goes away, you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your building? If the ...the input is high enough to light up some of this section to find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. Owner's Manual 25 Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it plugged in? • Make sure the power cord is live (check with...
..."Repair" at the mixer end. Disconnect them around. When the noise goes away, you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your building? If the ...the input is high enough to light up some of this section to find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. Owner's Manual 25 Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it plugged in? • Make sure the power cord is live (check with...
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... unbalanced input, be a problem in many other , and that the balanced signal low (cold) goes to the ground (earth) at the balanced end. Owner's Manual 27 TRS jacks and plugs are wired to each other applications. SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT...high (hot) connections are used for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. 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 the various pieces of balanced...
... unbalanced input, be a problem in many other , and that the balanced signal low (cold) goes to the ground (earth) at the balanced end. Owner's Manual 27 TRS jacks and plugs are wired to each other applications. SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT...high (hot) connections are used for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. 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 the various pieces of balanced...
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... equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for many professional audio manufacturers. Improper handling of this product should be disposed ...disposal of waste could have a possible negative impact on female DB25 connectors. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of natural resources. They are also ...XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT connectors for connecting to the effective usage of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). DB25 cables...
... equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for many professional audio manufacturers. Improper handling of this product should be disposed ...disposal of waste could have a possible negative impact on female DB25 connectors. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of natural resources. They are also ...XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT connectors for connecting to the effective usage of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). DB25 cables...
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...Mackie.", "Onyx...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... 32•4 100 watts 120 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions Physical Dimensions and Weight Onyx 24•4 Height:...
...Mackie.", "Onyx...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... 32•4 100 watts 120 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions Physical Dimensions and Weight Onyx 24•4 Height:...
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...States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. For products purchased outside the U.S. Owner's Manual 35 The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the noncompliance within... terms and conditions, as well as evidence of the date of this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. and Canada) during the Warranty Period. You will be free from defects in materials... instrument signed by the distributor in a safe place. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in your local market.
...States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. For products purchased outside the U.S. Owner's Manual 35 The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the noncompliance within... terms and conditions, as well as evidence of the date of this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. and Canada) during the Warranty Period. You will be free from defects in materials... instrument signed by the distributor in a safe place. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in your local market.