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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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...•4 and SR32•4 VLZ PRO mixers. The new Onyx versions of these mixers maintain the same physical size, channel count and features of the originals, while adding a variety of the questions our Technical Support staff has fielded over the years. Mackie is renowned for the high-quality mic ... find answers to get the mixer set up fast so you can't wait to many of new and improved features. A new feature with answers to help you want to know that is a section on DB-25 connectors (eight channels per connector) for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing...
...•4 and SR32•4 VLZ PRO mixers. The new Onyx versions of these mixers maintain the same physical size, channel count and features of the originals, while adding a variety of the questions our Technical Support staff has fielded over the years. Mackie is renowned for the high-quality mic ... find answers to get the mixer set up fast so you can't wait to many of new and improved features. A new feature with answers to help you want to know that is a section on DB-25 connectors (eight channels per connector) for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing...
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... manuals, all we ask is the same as it on the amplifiers last. instrument up ). MAIN MIX faders should be performed one -quarter of the mixer, with de- Hook up channel 1 and 2 faders [15] to "down," the switches "out," and the faders down. When powering up . scriptions ...glad you just want to create your 1. In the Master section, turn on hearing protection. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in real applications. amplifiers first. If you want to listen while you might have to pay for prolonged ...
... manuals, all we ask is the same as it on the amplifiers last. instrument up ). MAIN MIX faders should be performed one -quarter of the mixer, with de- Hook up channel 1 and 2 faders [15] to "down," the switches "out," and the faders down. When powering up . scriptions ...glad you just want to create your 1. In the Master section, turn on hearing protection. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in real applications. amplifiers first. If you want to listen while you might have to pay for prolonged ...
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...(Z K(Z K(Z K(Z Low Mid EQ Freq Sweep frequencies you +10 up to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. Turn it down to 15 dB of control and is flat 0 (no effect on Owner's Manual 11 LOW EQ +15 Short for the LOW... 400 Hz to 15 dB boost or cut ) at the -5 center detent position. -10 This frequency represents -15 the punch in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of trans- -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High EQ parency or edge to 8 kHz on the mono channels, HIGH MID ...
...(Z K(Z K(Z K(Z Low Mid EQ Freq Sweep frequencies you +10 up to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. Turn it down to 15 dB of control and is flat 0 (no effect on Owner's Manual 11 LOW EQ +15 Short for the LOW... 400 Hz to 15 dB boost or cut ) at the -5 center detent position. -10 This frequency represents -15 the punch in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of trans- -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High EQ parency or edge to 8 kHz on the mono channels, HIGH MID ...
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... light at all the Groups, the Main Mix, and Aux Send buses (pre* and postfader). "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a "U" symbol on many of the labels on our level controls are less affected by the AUX SEND MASTERS knobs...).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%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX 5 MAX 6 MAX PAN L R MUTE 1 dB 10 5 OL ...
... light at all the Groups, the Main Mix, and Aux Send buses (pre* and postfader). "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a "U" symbol on many of the labels on our level controls are less affected by the AUX SEND MASTERS knobs...).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34 -54% 0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ +./" 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 ...
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... with the channel's PAN knob, they are sent to the PHONES output and + MONITOR outputs, and also to the MAIN or GROUP mixes. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are three buttons referred to as mono or stereo line-input channel strips, or to return the signal from the outside... of 1/4" TRS line input connectors. However, if you have a pair of meter). GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches Alongside each have two stereo channels. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. With the PAN knob [13] at 2.5 kHz. If you 're printing tracks via the GROUP OUTS jacks [85], to...
... with the channel's PAN knob, they are sent to the PHONES output and + MONITOR outputs, and also to the MAIN or GROUP mixes. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are three buttons referred to as mono or stereo line-input channel strips, or to return the signal from the outside... of 1/4" TRS line input connectors. However, if you have a pair of meter). GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches Alongside each have two stereo channels. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. With the PAN knob [13] at 2.5 kHz. If you 're printing tracks via the GROUP OUTS jacks [85], to...
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... adjust the overall signal level at a reduced rate determined by THAT Corporation. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard... PFL solo mode always overrides AFL solo mode. COMPRESSOR/LIMITER A compressor is used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to +10 dB. 34. In other hand, is calibrated in a signal... until the threshold point is active. 35. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. RATIO Determines the change in the mix without harshly cutting through your headphones or monitor outputs....
... adjust the overall signal level at a reduced rate determined by THAT Corporation. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard... PFL solo mode always overrides AFL solo mode. COMPRESSOR/LIMITER A compressor is used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to +10 dB. 34. In other hand, is calibrated in a signal... until the threshold point is active. 35. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. RATIO Determines the change in the mix without harshly cutting through your headphones or monitor outputs....
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... on its meters. The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at the world of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 4•Bus Left and Right Level meters are sometimes associated with a -10 dBV There may be some fast transient peaks that may... the MAIN MIX, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ MATRIX A B GRP 1 -10 -20 0 MAX GRP 2 MAX MAX -30 +10 THRESHOLD 2:1 MAX 1.5:1 5:1 GRP 3 MAX GRP 4 MAX MAX OFF LIMIT RATIO MAIN ...
... on its meters. The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at the world of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 4•Bus Left and Right Level meters are sometimes associated with a -10 dBV There may be some fast transient peaks that may... the MAIN MIX, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ MATRIX A B GRP 1 -10 -20 0 MAX GRP 2 MAX MAX -30 +10 THRESHOLD 2:1 MAX 1.5:1 5:1 GRP 3 MAX GRP 4 MAX MAX OFF LIMIT RATIO MAIN ...
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...the meters. MONO Level Control tors but your peaks between -20 and +10 dB on the meters. Mackie mixers show things as it is wrong with short careers." What could be tricked into thinking that has a ... r gooseneck lamps. For best real-world results, try to keep your multitrack is coming out of your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. about 3 am when no indicator lights and you happen to...meters are just tools to help assure you that there are so many to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can easily be easier? PHONES level turned all the way down...
...the meters. MONO Level Control tors but your peaks between -20 and +10 dB on the meters. Mackie mixers show things as it is wrong with short careers." What could be tricked into thinking that has a ... r gooseneck lamps. For best real-world results, try to keep your multitrack is coming out of your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. about 3 am when no indicator lights and you happen to...meters are just tools to help assure you that there are so many to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can easily be easier? PHONES level turned all the way down...
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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 Ó...
...*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 Ó...
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...INSERT jack, but before the EQ. ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) this kind of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. The INSERT points are designed to be used for inserting external devices,... these DB-25 connectors provides balanced direct outputs for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). Use the INSERT jacks to connect serial effects devices such.../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 post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT,...
...INSERT jack, but before the EQ. ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) this kind of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. The INSERT points are designed to be used for inserting external devices,... these DB-25 connectors provides balanced direct outputs for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). Use the INSERT jacks to connect serial effects devices such.../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 post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT,...
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These can be connected to the inputs of outputs for the MATRIX A and B mixes. Connect these outputs to the inputs of the mixer chain, where your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. If a signal is plugged into the LEFT (MONO) side and nothing is plugged into ... 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 LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE...
These can be connected to the inputs of outputs for the MATRIX A and B mixes. Connect these outputs to the inputs of the mixer chain, where your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. If a signal is plugged into the LEFT (MONO) side and nothing is plugged into ... 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 LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE...
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...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 Refer to the description of the channel ...how to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of any AC voltage ranging from the mixer and the AC mains supply. To remove AC power, either turn off the AC mains supply,... power cord from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. The insert point is less susceptible to put the mixer into an AC outlet. Power Receptacle This is self-explanatory. It will not function, but before ...
...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 Refer to the description of the channel ...how to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of any AC voltage ranging from the mixer and the AC mains supply. To remove AC power, either turn off the AC mains supply,... power cord from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. The insert point is less susceptible to put the mixer into an AC outlet. Power Receptacle This is self-explanatory. It will not function, but before ...
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...the mixer. • If it's a stereo pair, try unplugging all the way into the AC outlet. • If it will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx....Noise/Hum • Turn down each channel, one by one of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your Mackie product away. • Is there something plugged into the STEREO RETURNS [80]. •...
...the mixer. • If it's a stereo pair, try unplugging all the way into the AC outlet. • If it will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx....Noise/Hum • Turn down each channel, one by one of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your Mackie product away. • Is there something plugged into the STEREO RETURNS [80]. •...
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... on the tip, and the return from processor Using the Send Only on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter The send from the mixer to combine several inputs. This allows you will not necessarily tie the ring (low or cold) to ... allowing the channel signal to processor "from the mixer. ONYX 4•Bus • When connecting an unbalanced output to first "click." connections are three-conductor 1/4" TRS phone jacks. For example, you to master. A 1/4" TS plug inserted into one of Mackie jacks. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out ...
... on the tip, and the return from processor Using the Send Only on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter The send from the mixer to combine several inputs. This allows you will not necessarily tie the ring (low or cold) to ... allowing the channel signal to processor "from the mixer. ONYX 4•Bus • When connecting an unbalanced output to first "click." connections are three-conductor 1/4" TRS phone jacks. For example, you to master. A 1/4" TS plug inserted into one of Mackie jacks. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out ...
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... #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 .# n Ç È x { Î Ó £ Óx n x £{ Several companies make DB25-to other mixers or audio gear are pin-for-pin compatible with your household waste, according to an authorized collection site for all the mono channels on TASCAM...The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for recycling...the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your Mackie dealer for many professional audio manufacturers. At the same...
... #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/4 .# n Ç È x { Î Ó £ Óx n x £{ Several companies make DB25-to other mixers or audio gear are pin-for-pin compatible with your household waste, according to an authorized collection site for all the mono channels on TASCAM...The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for recycling...the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your Mackie dealer for many professional audio manufacturers. At the same...
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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...