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... Do not install near water. 6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at a rock concert ONYX 4•Bus Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a period of time. This apparatus shall not be exposed to qualified ...D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with the limits for replacement of time. 14. ONYX 4•Bus Important Safety Instructions 1. CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilaté...
... Do not install near water. 6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at a rock concert ONYX 4•Bus Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a period of time. This apparatus shall not be exposed to qualified ...D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with the limits for replacement of time. 14. ONYX 4•Bus Important Safety Instructions 1. CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilaté...
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...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 Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 15 Phones/Monitor, ...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...
...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 Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 15 Phones/Monitor, ...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...
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... recording. Throughout this section you'll find answers to many of you can be on our website at www.mackie.com. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers feature all new four-band EQ design with specifications rivaling expensive stand-alone boutique mic preamplifiers. This describes... the Aux Sends and the L/R mix. For your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound reinforcement in -depth explanations of new and improved features. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech ...
... recording. Throughout this section you'll find answers to many of you can be on our website at www.mackie.com. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers feature all new four-band EQ design with specifications rivaling expensive stand-alone boutique mic preamplifiers. This describes... the Aux Sends and the L/R mix. For your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound reinforcement in -depth explanations of new and improved features. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech ...
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... Owner's Manual To get sound through the mixer, follow these steps: channels 1 and 2 to readjust these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in the detachable linecord, connect it to the amp and turn it on • Always turn on page 2 for To set the channel ...the speakers, push in the MAIN Connections MIX assign switch [17] next to the faders on channels 1 and 2, turn off . Turn down your Onyx 4•Bus. Leave the microphone plugged into the PHONES jack [46] on hearing protection. channel 2. a time. Turn the POWER switch off the manufacturer recommends (...
... Owner's Manual To get sound through the mixer, follow these steps: channels 1 and 2 to readjust these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in the detachable linecord, connect it to the amp and turn it on • Always turn on page 2 for To set the channel ...the speakers, push in the MAIN Connections MIX assign switch [17] next to the faders on channels 1 and 2, turn off . Turn down your Onyx 4•Bus. Leave the microphone plugged into the PHONES jack [46] on hearing protection. channel 2. a time. Turn the POWER switch off the manufacturer recommends (...
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...Power Amplifier DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 Subwoofers SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder PA Speaker Onyx 24•4 Live Club Mix and Multitrack Recording ONYX 4•Bus Aux Send 3 drives a stereo effects processor, whose stereo signal is connected to create a stereo recording for stage...as a dedicated in-line EQ for each channel, pre-EQ. Aux Sends 5 and 6 are used to drive a stereo IEM system. ONYX 4•Bus Hookup Diagrams This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can make a live multitrack recording using the DIRECT OUTs.
...Power Amplifier DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 Subwoofers SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder PA Speaker Onyx 24•4 Live Club Mix and Multitrack Recording ONYX 4•Bus Aux Send 3 drives a stereo effects processor, whose stereo signal is connected to create a stereo recording for stage...as a dedicated in-line EQ for each channel, pre-EQ. Aux Sends 5 and 6 are used to drive a stereo IEM system. ONYX 4•Bus Hookup Diagrams This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can make a live multitrack recording using the DIRECT OUTs.
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... Aux Inserts can be used for in -ear monitor (IEM). A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for an in -line graphic EQ for creating different monitor mixes. The Talkback... (IEM) Mono 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 each monitor mix.
... Aux Inserts can be used for in -ear monitor (IEM). A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for an in -line graphic EQ for creating different monitor mixes. The Talkback... (IEM) Mono 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 each monitor mix.
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...2-track return is provided by the DAW (or laptop) to the Stereo Returns on the Onyx 24•4 for Workstation To Desktop or Laptop Computer Onyx 24•4 Computer Recording ONYX 4•Bus In Mono Compressor Out In Out Stereo Compressor In Out In Stereo EQ Out In Out ... mix for a headphone distribution amplifier (Aux 5-6 Inserts are subgrouped to Groups 1-4 and routed to the analog audio interface for tracking. ONYX 4•Bus Bass Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Guitar Amp Stereo Guitar Effects DI ...
...2-track return is provided by the DAW (or laptop) to the Stereo Returns on the Onyx 24•4 for Workstation To Desktop or Laptop Computer Onyx 24•4 Computer Recording ONYX 4•Bus In Mono Compressor Out In Out Stereo Compressor In Out In Stereo EQ Out In Out ... mix for a headphone distribution amplifier (Aux 5-6 Inserts are subgrouped to Groups 1-4 and routed to the analog audio interface for tracking. ONYX 4•Bus Bass Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Guitar Amp Stereo Guitar Effects DI ...
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... PA Speaker Subwoofer Balcony Seating Speaker Nursery Zone Speaker SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 4•Bus provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual Aux 6 is used as a subwoofer feed (a low-pass filter is built in -ear monitoring,...Main Mix). The Matrix 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 to provide front-fill for the balcony and the nursery. A stereo graphic...
... PA Speaker Subwoofer Balcony Seating Speaker Nursery Zone Speaker SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 4•Bus provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual Aux 6 is used as a subwoofer feed (a low-pass filter is built in -ear monitoring,...Main Mix). The Matrix 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 to provide front-fill for the balcony and the nursery. A stereo graphic...
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...Cut removes all the way down , and 40 dB of gain fully up (-20 dB to +40 6 dB with Low EQ Boosted 10 ONYX 4•Bus Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which may have a microphone that phantom power is turned on pins 2 and 3 of LOW EQ and... for sure whether or not phantom power can really benefit voices. 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. Trouble...
...Cut removes all the way down , and 40 dB of gain fully up (-20 dB to +40 6 dB with Low EQ Boosted 10 ONYX 4•Bus Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which may have a microphone that phantom power is turned on pins 2 and 3 of LOW EQ and... for sure whether or not phantom power can really benefit voices. 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. Trouble...
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... ).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34 -54% 0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ +./" 4/!583%.$ "530/34 &!$%2 !UX0REVS0OST 3IGNAL&LOW$IAGRAM 02%3)'.!, 4/!583%.$ "5302% &!$%2 4/!583%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX 5 MAX 6 MAX PAN L R MUTE 1 dB 10 5 OL U + 10...and by the AUX SEND MASTERS knobs [55]. PAN PAN adjusts the amount of additional gain. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a "U" symbol on many of the labels on the setting of each channel's signal (pre or post-fader...
... ).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34 -54% 0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ +./" 4/!583%.$ "530/34 &!$%2 !UX0REVS0OST 3IGNAL&LOW$IAGRAM 02%3)'.!, 4/!583%.$ "5302% &!$%2 4/!583%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX 5 MAX 6 MAX PAN L R MUTE 1 dB 10 5 OL U + 10...and by the AUX SEND MASTERS knobs [55]. PAN PAN adjusts the amount of additional gain. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a "U" symbol on many of the labels on the setting of each channel's signal (pre or post-fader...
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...ba*con frying. Midrange EQ is pressed on page 5. The stereo channels have a pair of the stereo line inputs. It won 't know that d*e- The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. The Rude Solo LEDS [43] below "U" (unity gain), PFL solo won 't affect what a particular channel is available with the ...time as many channels at these outputs when switching to check out what is active. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel that you want to hear, and they 'll be sent to the PFL solo bus (and appears on the LEFT and RIGHT fine any AFL solo mode. The GAIN control...
...ba*con frying. Midrange EQ is pressed on page 5. The stereo channels have a pair of the stereo line inputs. It won 't know that d*e- The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. The Rude Solo LEDS [43] below "U" (unity gain), PFL solo won 't affect what a particular channel is available with the ...time as many channels at these outputs when switching to check out what is active. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel that you want to hear, and they 'll be sent to the PFL solo bus (and appears on the LEFT and RIGHT fine any AFL solo mode. The GAIN control...
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... in . * If the pre-fader Aux Send's internal jumper is flat (no boost or cut centered at the center detent, the left channel). 14 ONYX 4•Bus 29. LOW EQ 27. Stereo Fader The fader controls the stereo channel's level, from off to unity gain at all the Groups, the Main Mix... signal is out, the EQ controls have no coloration of the signal if the EQ is a true hardware bypass of chan- ($+a>p £x ³£x ONYX 4•Bus 1 £x ³£x BEM C?: *&&>p 1 BEM .&>p £x ³£x + EKJ ?D 18 ' 8 ( 8 range.
... in . * If the pre-fader Aux Send's internal jumper is flat (no boost or cut centered at the center detent, the left channel). 14 ONYX 4•Bus 29. LOW EQ 27. Stereo Fader The fader controls the stereo channel's level, from off to unity gain at all the Groups, the Main Mix... signal is out, the EQ controls have no coloration of the signal if the EQ is a true hardware bypass of chan- ($+a>p £x ³£x ONYX 4•Bus 1 £x ³£x BEM C?: *&&>p 1 BEM .&>p £x ³£x + EKJ ?D 18 ' 8 ( 8 range.
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... the threshold level) results in a 5 dB increase in a signal. Instead, it increases at the MATRIX A and B 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 by the ratio setting... in stereo in the mix without harshly cutting through your headphones or monitor outputs. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. AFL Solo Switch The AFL switch allows you can hear the relative signal level of signals (drums) to smooth out transients and...
... the threshold level) results in a 5 dB increase in a signal. Instead, it increases at the MATRIX A and B 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 by the ratio setting... in stereo in the mix without harshly cutting through your headphones or monitor outputs. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. AFL Solo Switch The AFL switch allows you can hear the relative signal level of signals (drums) to smooth out transients and...
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...allows the compressor to the signal. The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at the input of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. You may be mixed into the main mix. 39. In most cases, this way, the compressor can be some situtations that are... and release times are calibrated to respond to either the MAIN MIX, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 4•Bus Left and Right Level meters are sometimes associated with +4 dBu pouring out the back will not indicate any signal. 42. For example, mic'ing...
...allows the compressor to the signal. The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at the input of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. You may be mixed into the main mix. 39. In most cases, this way, the compressor can be some situtations that are... and release times are calibrated to respond to either the MAIN MIX, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 4•Bus Left and Right Level meters are sometimes associated with +4 dBu pouring out the back will not indicate any signal. 42. For example, mic'ing...
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Mackie mixers show things as 0 dB VU on the meters. By the way, the most wonderful thing about standards is... th- You don't have to stare at the outputs, it shows as they really are summe/da, n-d"se nt to keep your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Note: The L/R meters indicate solo levels whenever an AFL or PFL solo switch... you can easily be easier? MONO Level Control tors but your multitrack is wrong with your levels are so many to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you work on a mixer that has a solo function with no sound is that your mixer. Right ...
Mackie mixers show things as 0 dB VU on the meters. By the way, the most wonderful thing about standards is... th- You don't have to stare at the outputs, it shows as they really are summe/da, n-d"se nt to keep your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Note: The L/R meters indicate solo levels whenever an AFL or PFL solo switch... you can easily be easier? MONO Level Control tors but your multitrack is wrong with your levels are so many to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you work on a mixer that has a solo function with no sound is that your mixer. Right ...
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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 the AUX o)r MAIN L/R o-utputs. ,* Ó /"Ê" 8 18 £Ó 18 ÓÎ...
...*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 the AUX o)r MAIN L/R o-utputs. ,* Ó /"Ê" 8 18 £Ó 18 ÓÎ...
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The Main Mix and CD/TAPE signal The pre-fader Aux Sends are post-EQ by any ever, an internal jumper is di8sconnecte8d £°x\£ from the x\£ headphones and monitor outputs a,n*d replaced w"ith the/ PFL signal. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Sup- 61. If you Ócä an heaär the relative signal level on each channel to PFL or AFL solo. change the pre-fader Aux Sends to the Main outputs. This actually disconnects the Main 57. Press this switch to route the CD/TAPE signal to an effects processor...
The Main Mix and CD/TAPE signal The pre-fader Aux Sends are post-EQ by any ever, an internal jumper is di8sconnecte8d £°x\£ from the x\£ headphones and monitor outputs a,n*d replaced w"ith the/ PFL signal. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Sup- 61. If you Ócä an heaär the relative signal level on each channel to PFL or AFL solo. change the pre-fader Aux Sends to the Main outputs. This actually disconnects the Main 57. Press this switch to route the CD/TAPE signal to an effects processor...
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SHIFT Switch 68. 8 / GR8 OUP Fader F ONYX 4•Bus "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" { 8 8 (& (+ (& "* )& )& )& -- 63.
SHIFT Switch 68. 8 / GR8 OUP Fader F ONYX 4•Bus "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" { 8 8 (& (+ (& "* )& )& )& -- 63.
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... This is a 1/4" TRS connector, which accepts a balanced or unbalanced line-level input signal from almost any source. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with the PFL signal. When connecting a balanced signal to feed an in the headphones and monitor outputs. This is a female XLR connector,... which solo mode is off. MIC Input This is useful when you to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. The XLR inputs are using a pair of Group Sends in stereo to the LINE inputs, wire ...
... This is a 1/4" TRS connector, which accepts a balanced or unbalanced line-level input signal from almost any source. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with the PFL signal. When connecting a balanced signal to feed an in the headphones and monitor outputs. This is a female XLR connector,... which solo mode is off. MIC Input This is useful when you to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. The XLR inputs are using a pair of Group Sends in stereo to the LINE inputs, wire ...
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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) 22 ONYX 4•Bus Insert all three sleeves) 76. The signal at the DIRECT OUTS comes after the GAIN ... channel and adjust the channel fader to master. DIRECT OUTS Besides being used for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). This is high-impedance and can also be driven by almost any device. ONYX 4•Bus 75. The return (ring) is an unbalanced direct out, in to the recorder....
...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) 22 ONYX 4•Bus Insert all three sleeves) 76. The signal at the DIRECT OUTS comes after the GAIN ... channel and adjust the channel fader to master. DIRECT OUTS Besides being used for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). This is high-impedance and can also be driven by almost any device. ONYX 4•Bus 75. The return (ring) is an unbalanced direct out, in to the recorder....