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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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SW0600 Rev. Owner's Manual All Rights Reserved. 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......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 ...
SW0600 Rev. Owner's Manual All Rights Reserved. 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......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 ...
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...mm Fader, Group and Main Mix assign, and four signal-level indicators. Purchased at: Date of information. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you to communicate through the mixer. The master section features two Stereo Returns, six Master Aux sends, ..., and special hybrid connectors. Check out the glossary for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording and mixdown. All mono channels have some valuable nugget of purchase: ONYX 4•Bus Please write your new mixing console hooked up diagrams that are provided on...
...mm Fader, Group and Main Mix assign, and four signal-level indicators. Purchased at: Date of information. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you to communicate through the mixer. The master section features two Stereo Returns, six Master Aux sends, ..., and special hybrid connectors. Check out the glossary for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording and mixdown. All mono channels have some valuable nugget of purchase: ONYX 4•Bus Please write your new mixing console hooked up diagrams that are provided on...
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... and 3. Be sure to listen while you might use . If you just want them however the • When you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. MAIN MIX faders should be set the channel GAIN controls, it's not even neces- and MONITOR knob down before you shut down ....the rotary knobs connect a keyboard, guitar or other signal source into the selected input. as a CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual If the tions to and from the Onyx 4•Bus' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [82] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on • Always turn on channels 1 and 2,...
... and 3. Be sure to listen while you might use . If you just want them however the • When you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. MAIN MIX faders should be set the channel GAIN controls, it's not even neces- and MONITOR knob down before you shut down ....the rotary knobs connect a keyboard, guitar or other signal source into the selected input. as a CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual If the tions to and from the Onyx 4•Bus' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [82] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on • Always turn on channels 1 and 2,...
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... Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. The Aux Inserts can be used for each monitor mix. 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...Power Amplifier Stage Monitor Mono Power Amplifier Stage Monitor TALKBACK MIC DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 This drawing shows the flexibility of the Onyx 4•Bus for four floor wedges. The Talkback Mic lets you to solo and listen to the talent through the monitors (Aux Sends). Auxes ...
... Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. The Aux Inserts can be used for each monitor mix. 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...Power Amplifier Stage Monitor Mono Power Amplifier Stage Monitor TALKBACK MIC DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 This drawing shows the flexibility of the Onyx 4•Bus for four floor wedges. The Talkback Mic lets you to solo and listen to the talent through the monitors (Aux Sends). Auxes ...
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...A and B outputs provide additional custom mixes for the first few rows not covered by the main PA speakers. Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The MONO ...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... Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 4•Bus provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual
...A and B outputs provide additional custom mixes for the first few rows not covered by the main PA speakers. Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The MONO ...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... Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 4•Bus provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual
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These aside, there isn't much more crisp and tasty. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. GAIN Control 1 MAX O O O O O O O O O O O O If you to turn the GAIN control way down. However, you may require you haven't ...line inputs. 3 This allows the signal from getting through to conserve amplifier power. 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. Here's what ...
These aside, there isn't much more crisp and tasty. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. GAIN Control 1 MAX O O O O O O O O O O O O If you to turn the GAIN control way down. However, you may require you haven't ...line inputs. 3 This allows the signal from getting through to conserve amplifier power. 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. Here's what ...
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...the Low Cut switch, you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of infrasonic debris into the mix. 7. Midrange... 400 Hz to 2 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. LOW MID FREQ +15 This control gives you +10 up to 15 dB boost or cut +5...no effect on the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable from 100 Hz to 8 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 Owner's Manual 5. LOW EQ +15 Short for the HIGH n MID EQ filter. The HIGH MID EQ range (400 Hz...
...the Low Cut switch, you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of infrasonic debris into the mix. 7. Midrange... 400 Hz to 2 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. LOW MID FREQ +15 This control gives you +10 up to 15 dB boost or cut +5...no effect on the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable from 100 Hz to 8 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 Owner's Manual 5. LOW EQ +15 Short for the HIGH n MID EQ filter. The HIGH MID EQ range (400 Hz...
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... stereo line-input channel strips, or to return the signal from the outside world to be sent to the MONITOR OUT and PHONES output. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. This control gives you like. If you want to create a subgroup of certain channels, engage either the 1-2 or 3-4 switches ... to 15 dB boost or cut at the center detent, the left and right sides receive equal signal levels (GROUPS 1-2, 3-4, and MAIN MIX L-R). Owner's Manual 17. Stereo Channel Strips If you 'll also use the Group faders as you up to an Aux Send (if you have a channel's fader set...
... stereo line-input channel strips, or to return the signal from the outside world to be sent to the MONITOR OUT and PHONES output. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. This control gives you like. If you want to create a subgroup of certain channels, engage either the 1-2 or 3-4 switches ... to 15 dB boost or cut at the center detent, the left and right sides receive equal signal levels (GROUPS 1-2, 3-4, and MAIN MIX L-R). Owner's Manual 17. Stereo Channel Strips If you 'll also use the Group faders as you up to an Aux Send (if you have a channel's fader set...
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...OO OO MONITOR SOLO LEVEL TB ASSIGN OO MAX MONO MAIN MAIN AUX AUX AUX OO MAX TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK Owner's Manual 15 Determines the level at the MATRIX A or B outputs. This comes after the MATRIX MASTER, so you to reduce or limit transient peaks...has been exceeded. The Ratio control ranges from -30 to control the compressor. 36. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. When you to create a stereo mix. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog stereo...
...OO OO MONITOR SOLO LEVEL TB ASSIGN OO MAX MONO MAIN MAIN AUX AUX AUX OO MAX TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK Owner's Manual 15 Determines the level at the MATRIX A or B outputs. This comes after the MATRIX MASTER, so you to reduce or limit transient peaks...has been exceeded. The Ratio control ranges from -30 to control the compressor. 36. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. When you to create a stereo mix. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog stereo...
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...mode, and the amber LED indicates prior to ). If you can easily be easier? You can use the SOLO LEVEL control to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you work on its meters. Most amplifiers clip at the MONITOR output [78]. 43. Why? RUDE SOLO Lights ...=h'H#(Froutes (post-fEa LAMP Connector 8 8 £°x\£ x\£ ( + ( 51. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you happen to each PFL or AFL button. So when is independent of your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. AFL solo mode. Hence, the RUDE SOLO lights...
...mode, and the amber LED indicates prior to ). If you can easily be easier? You can use the SOLO LEVEL control to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you work on its meters. Most amplifiers clip at the MONITOR output [78]. 43. Why? RUDE SOLO Lights ...=h'H#(Froutes (post-fEa LAMP Connector 8 8 £°x\£ x\£ ( + ( 51. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you happen to each PFL or AFL button. So when is independent of your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. AFL solo mode. Hence, the RUDE SOLO lights...
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...är the relative signal level on a mono orÓ\£ stereo channel, the AFL solo is active. ,* C?N E nal through your headphonesor monitor outputs. Owner's Manual you are made, the "wet" signal going to the effects processor moves up and down along with the "dry" signal, maintaining a balance between them. This...
...är the relative signal level on a mono orÓ\£ stereo channel, the AFL solo is active. ,* C?N E nal through your headphonesor monitor outputs. Owner's Manual you are made, the "wet" signal going to the effects processor moves up and down along with the "dry" signal, maintaining a balance between them. This...
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...;Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with the PFL signal. The XLR inputs are muted. or cold) The MIC inputs can accept a balanced line-level input when the PAD [1] switch on the market today. Owner's Manual 71. If you to the 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 1-8 ALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual 21 This is active....
...;Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with the PFL signal. The XLR inputs are muted. or cold) The MIC inputs can accept a balanced line-level input when the PAD [1] switch on the market today. Owner's Manual 71. If you to the 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 1-8 ALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual 21 This is active....
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...to tape. MON(ITOR) OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal that provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals. Owner's Manual Internal jumpers are not using the built-in stereo compressor on the main outs). 18 SERT 17 INSERT 16 INSERT 15 INSERT 14 INSERT 13... 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 ...
...to tape. MON(ITOR) OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal that provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals. Owner's Manual Internal jumpers are not using the built-in stereo compressor on the main outs). 18 SERT 17 INSERT 16 INSERT 15 INSERT 14 INSERT 13... 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 ...
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.... • If it's a stereo pair, try unplugging all the way into the AC outlet. • If it loud and distorted? Owner's Manual 25 For example, if it 's not the Onyx 4•Bus causing the problem. Reduce the signal level on the input source if possible. • If possible, listen to the signal with...; Make sure the AC outlet is presumed dead, switch the left side, it will find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. • Is there something plugged into the CHANNEL INSERT jack [75]? You may find lots of the INPUT meter [16/29] LEDs next...
.... • If it's a stereo pair, try unplugging all the way into the AC outlet. • If it loud and distorted? Owner's Manual 25 For example, if it 's not the Onyx 4•Bus causing the problem. Reduce the signal level on the input source if possible. • If possible, listen to the signal with...; Make sure the AC outlet is presumed dead, switch the left side, it will find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. • Is there something plugged into the CHANNEL INSERT jack [75]? You may find lots of the INPUT meter [16/29] LEDs next...
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... problem in many other , and that the balanced signal low (cold) goes to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. Owner's Manual 27 TRS jacks and plugs are wired to each other applications. They are used in home stereo and video equipment and in making connections. ... are used for unbalanced signals. If there are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). 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...
... problem in many other , and that the balanced signal low (cold) goes to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. Owner's Manual 27 TRS jacks and plugs are wired to each other applications. They are used in home stereo and video equipment and in making connections. ... are used for unbalanced signals. If there are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). 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...
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Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. These connectors are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 ...contact your local city office, waste authority, or your cooperation in the correct disposal of 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 -pin compatible...
Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. These connectors are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 ...contact your local city office, waste authority, or your cooperation in the correct disposal of 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 -pin compatible...
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... our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Channel Level LED (Sensitivity) 0 LED = 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU... 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: Width: Depth: Weight: 7.3 in/185 mm 31.2...
... our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Channel Level LED (Sensitivity) 0 LED = 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU... 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: Width: Depth: Weight: 7.3 in/185 mm 31.2...
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... coverage provided by the party to be bound thereby. Owner's Manual 35 Please retain the original dated sales receipt as the specific duration of purchase. For products purchased outside the U.S. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your invoice or receipt, and the terms... and conditions located at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements ...
... coverage provided by the party to be bound thereby. Owner's Manual 35 Please retain the original dated sales receipt as the specific duration of purchase. For products purchased outside the U.S. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your invoice or receipt, and the terms... and conditions located at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements ...