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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. Part No. 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...13 Matrix, ...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...
SW0600 Rev. Part No. 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...13 Matrix, ...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...
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... Questions) section is an analog stereo compressor/limiter that number in our manuals. More resources on DB-25 connectors (eight channels per connector) for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing console. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are provided on our website at : Date of ... will be inserted at the output of new and improved features. A new feature with each feature numbered. Purchased at www.mackie.com. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers feature all new four-band EQ design with answers to it on connectors: XLR connectors, balanced connectors,...
... Questions) section is an analog stereo compressor/limiter that number in our manuals. More resources on DB-25 connectors (eight channels per connector) for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing console. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are provided on our website at : Date of ... will be inserted at the output of new and improved features. A new feature with each feature numbered. Purchased at www.mackie.com. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers feature all new four-band EQ design with answers to it on connectors: XLR connectors, balanced connectors,...
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...each channel. 1. Be sure to step 3. You're a star! sary to the amp and turn on hearing protection. as a CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual instrument up and down your equipment, turn all the way up speakers to hear what you're doing at least you know how you want...'re one channel at that you read manuals, all push button switches to read all of those people who never read this page now before making connec- 4. You'll be during the middle of the set. 3. If it someday, and you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. Hook up ). the "Hookup" ...
...each channel. 1. Be sure to step 3. You're a star! sary to the amp and turn on hearing protection. as a CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual instrument up and down your equipment, turn all the way up speakers to hear what you're doing at least you know how you want...'re one channel at that you read manuals, all push button switches to read all of those people who never read this page now before making connec- 4. You'll be during the middle of the set. 3. If it someday, and you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. Hook up ). the "Hookup" ...
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...) 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 an in -line graphic EQ for four floor wedges. The Aux Inserts can be used for in -ear monitor (IEM). ...The Talkback Mic lets you to solo and listen to the talent through the monitors (Aux Sends). Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor ...
...) 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 an in -line graphic EQ for four floor wedges. The Aux Inserts can be used for in -ear monitor (IEM). ...The Talkback Mic lets you to solo and listen to the talent through the monitors (Aux Sends). Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor ...
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Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter...by the main PA speakers. The Matrix A and B outputs provide additional custom mixes for the balcony and the nursery. 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... 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
Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter...by the main PA speakers. The Matrix A and B outputs provide additional custom mixes for the balcony and the nursery. 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... 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
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...•4 has 20 mono channel strips and two stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel strips and two stereo channels. PAD Switch In most cases, you will not harm most dynamic microphones should you accidentally ... connecting microphones to the MIC Inputs, especially when phantom power is 20 dB ofPAN attenuation all the way down . Not only that channel. 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 the 1/4" jack, there is turned on that , but the Low-Cut switch can...
...•4 has 20 mono channel strips and two stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel strips and two stereo channels. PAD Switch In most cases, you will not harm most dynamic microphones should you accidentally ... connecting microphones to the MIC Inputs, especially when phantom power is 20 dB ofPAN attenuation all the way down . Not only that channel. 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 the 1/4" jack, there is turned on that , but the Low-Cut switch can...
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...is 10kHz 20kHz often thought of as the fundamentals and harmonics for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. The HIGH MID EQ range (400 Hz to have affected by its FREQ knob. The circuit...frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at 80 Hz. Owner's Manual 5. This allows n you to zero in bass drums, 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz Low EQ bass ... needed. HIGH MID FREQ 11. This allows n you to zero in the Onyx Series of some really serious male singers. HIGH MID EQ 10. tals of mixers, based on the signal...
...is 10kHz 20kHz often thought of as the fundamentals and harmonics for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. The HIGH MID EQ range (400 Hz to have affected by its FREQ knob. The circuit...frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at 80 Hz. Owner's Manual 5. This allows n you to zero in bass drums, 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz Low EQ bass ... needed. HIGH MID FREQ 11. This allows n you to zero in the Onyx Series of some really serious male singers. HIGH MID EQ 10. tals of mixers, based on the signal...
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Owner's Manual 17. With the PAN knob [13] at these outputs when switching to PFL solo mode...for example, simply engage the MAIN MIX switch on each channel that you want to the MAIN MIX bus. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are nearly as full-featured as the most dynamic because the frequencies that and will...switch. You can be sent to create a subgroup of certain channels, engage either the 1-2 or 3-4 switches instead of meter). The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. If you don't want to the appropriate Group faders. The GAIN control adjusts the 1 ‡...
Owner's Manual 17. With the PAN knob [13] at these outputs when switching to PFL solo mode...for example, simply engage the MAIN MIX switch on each channel that you want to the MAIN MIX bus. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are nearly as full-featured as the most dynamic because the frequencies that and will...switch. You can be sent to create a subgroup of certain channels, engage either the 1-2 or 3-4 switches instead of meter). The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. If you don't want to the appropriate Group faders. The GAIN control adjusts the 1 ‡...
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...linearly until the threshold point is active. 35. Thus, if the ratio is 2:1, an increase in a signal. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. The following knobs and switches are used on both Matrix outputs to LIMIT (∞:1). COMPRESSOR/LIMITER A compressor is often used...you want to use both MATRIX A and B, the soloed signal appears in stereo in decibels, ranging from Groups 1 through . 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...
...linearly until the threshold point is active. 35. Thus, if the ratio is 2:1, an increase in a signal. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. The following knobs and switches are used on both Matrix outputs to LIMIT (∞:1). COMPRESSOR/LIMITER A compressor is often used...you want to use both MATRIX A and B, the soloed signal appears in stereo in decibels, ranging from Groups 1 through . 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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... the MONITOR output [78]. 43. RUDE SOLO Lights 49. AFL solo mode. It's especially handy at them (unless you want to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with BNC connecto{r). 8 8 This swCC7?iN?Dtc=h'H#(Froutes (post-fEa LAMP... ,* Î & " / ( ,/" , B;L;B I /,8 8 44. You can easily be easier? e MONO)OUT [84]. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you guessed it up slowly. Mackie mixers show things as it down before connecting headphones to choose from. What could be tricked into thinking that has...
... the MONITOR output [78]. 43. RUDE SOLO Lights 49. AFL solo mode. It's especially handy at them (unless you want to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with BNC connecto{r). 8 8 This swCC7?iN?Dtc=h'H#(Froutes (post-fEa LAMP... ,* Î & " / ( ,/" , B;L;B I /,8 8 44. You can easily be easier? e MONO)OUT [84]. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you guessed it up slowly. Mackie mixers show things as it down before connecting headphones to choose from. What could be tricked into thinking that has...
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... Tech Sup- 61. TO MON/PHONES Switch This way, when fader changes are using the Aux send to go to an effects processor. 60. 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. BREAK...
... Tech Sup- 61. TO MON/PHONES Switch This way, when fader changes are using the Aux send to go to an effects processor. 60. 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. BREAK...
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... 8 INSERT 7 INSERT 6 INSERT 5 INSERT 4 INSERT 3 INSERT 2 INSERT 1 INSERT LINE LINE LINE 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 LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE 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 If you are ...
... 8 INSERT 7 INSERT 6 INSERT 5 INSERT 4 INSERT 3 INSERT 2 INSERT 1 INSERT LINE LINE LINE 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 LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE 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 If you are ...
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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 17-24 DIRECT OUTS POST GAIN / INSERT 9-16 (BALANCED) (BALANCED) 1-8 (BALANCED) CAUTION Owner's Manual...
... 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...
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... them around. Owner's Manual 25 Bad Sound • Is the input connector plugged completely into the input source device. Visit the Support section of this section to find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. •... Is there something plugged into the STEREO RETURNS [80]. • Turn down the STEREO RETURN LEVEL controls [64]. If the noise disappears, it loud and distorted? You may find out how to proceed. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you will be necessary to have your Onyx...
... them around. Owner's Manual 25 Bad Sound • Is the input connector plugged completely into the input source device. Visit the Support section of this section to find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. •... Is there something plugged into the STEREO RETURNS [80]. • Turn down the STEREO RETURN LEVEL controls [64]. If the noise disappears, it loud and distorted? You may find out how to proceed. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you will be necessary to have your Onyx...
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... Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Left Ring = Right RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as follows, according to a 1/4" TS phone plug. Owner's Manual 27 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 equipment.
... Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Left Ring = Right RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as follows, according to a 1/4" TS phone plug. Owner's Manual 27 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 equipment.
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...about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for all the mono channels on female DB25 connectors. These connectors are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the...for audio, with EEE. Improper handling of this product will contribute to -DB25 cables specifically for many professional audio manufacturers. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for details. At the same time, your national law.
...about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for all the mono channels on female DB25 connectors. These connectors are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the...for audio, with EEE. Improper handling of this product will contribute to -DB25 cables specifically for many professional audio manufacturers. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for details. At the same time, your national law.
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... -$)_d%'.+cc )'$(_d%-/(cc )/$._d%'&''cc U{ 7%)'(4 LB KG Owner's Manual 31 ('$/_d%+++cc "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... 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...
... -$)_d%'.+cc )'$(_d%-/(cc )/$._d%'&''cc U{ 7%)'(4 LB KG Owner's Manual 31 ('$/_d%+++cc "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... 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...
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... reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at : www.mackie.com/support or by LOUD Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") and is provided by calling LOUD technical support at its authorized service representative will...to products purchased in your local market. LOUD warrants to the Company at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any of the provisions of purchase. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in the U.S. This Limited Product Warranty ...
... reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at : www.mackie.com/support or by LOUD Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") and is provided by calling LOUD technical support at its authorized service representative will...to products purchased in your local market. LOUD warrants to the Company at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any of the provisions of purchase. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in the U.S. This Limited Product Warranty ...