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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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...No. D 05/09 ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. 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 ...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 ...
...No. D 05/09 ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. 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 ...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 ...
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... allow you to communicate through the mixer. Right after that are equipped with routing switches that show typical mixer setups for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing console. If you want to in-depth explanations of new and improved features. Each mono channel strip ... explanations of many of the L/R main mix, or the Group 1/2 or 3/4 outputs. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for live sound, recording and mixdown. The new Onyx versions of these mixers maintain the same physical size, channel count and features of the originals...
... allow you to communicate through the mixer. Right after that are equipped with routing switches that show typical mixer setups for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing console. If you want to in-depth explanations of new and improved features. Each mono channel strip ... explanations of many of the L/R main mix, or the Group 1/2 or 3/4 outputs. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for live sound, recording and mixdown. The new Onyx versions of these mixers maintain the same physical size, channel count and features of the originals...
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...switches to "down," the switches "out," and the faders down. scriptions of the input source is that you read manuals, all of That's it 's there if you 'd like to connect the Onyx 4•Bus mixing console, go higher than "+10." 4. a line input such as described above. 2. Even ...the "Getting Started" section. Please see the Safety Instructions on hearing protection. This could be performed one -quarter of the feature 2. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! You're a star! and MONITOR knob down the channel GAIN, AUX, and Fader con- You'll be set...
...switches to "down," the switches "out," and the faders down. scriptions of the input source is that you read manuals, all of That's it 's there if you 'd like to connect the Onyx 4•Bus mixing console, go higher than "+10." 4. a line input such as described above. 2. Even ...the "Getting Started" section. Please see the Safety Instructions on hearing protection. This could be performed one -quarter of the feature 2. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! You're a star! and MONITOR knob down the channel GAIN, AUX, and Fader con- You'll be set...
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...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. A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. The... and listen to the talent through the monitors (Aux Sends). The Aux Inserts can be used for each monitor mix. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for creating different monitor mixes. Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for an in...
...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. A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. The... and listen to the talent through the monitors (Aux Sends). The Aux Inserts can be used for each monitor mix. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for creating different monitor mixes. Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for an in...
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...the power amplifier or subwoofer). A stereo graphic EQ is used to provide front-fill 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...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 The Matrix A and B outputs provide additional custom mixes for the first few rows not covered by the main...
...the power amplifier or subwoofer). A stereo graphic EQ is used to provide front-fill 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...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 The Matrix A and B outputs provide additional custom mixes for the first few rows not covered by the main...
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...has 20 mono channel strips and two stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel strips and two stereo channels. PAD...+15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz Low Cut with Low EQ Boosted 10 ONYX 4•Bus Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which may require you haven't already, please read "Set the.... Push in live performances. However, phantom power will leave the PAD switch out. Check the manual for connecting an external signal processor. 1. GAIN Control 1 MAX O O O O O O O O O O O O If you to...
...has 20 mono channel strips and two stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel strips and two stereo channels. PAD...+15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz Low Cut with Low EQ Boosted 10 ONYX 4•Bus Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which may require you haven't already, please read "Set the.... Push in live performances. However, phantom power will leave the PAD switch out. Check the manual for connecting an external signal processor. 1. GAIN Control 1 MAX O O O O O O O O O O O O If you to...
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...EQ. 8. This is a true hardware bypass of the Perkins EQ circuitry to 8 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 We have affected by the LOW MID EQ. 6. The circuit is flat 0 (no coloration of... This control gives you +10 up to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the n precise narrow band of boost and cut +5 ... Sweep frequencies you to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. The 4-band equalization has LOW shelving at 80 Hz, LOW MID peaking, sweepable from 100 Hz to ...
...EQ. 8. This is a true hardware bypass of the Perkins EQ circuitry to 8 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 We have affected by the LOW MID EQ. 6. The circuit is flat 0 (no coloration of... This control gives you +10 up to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the n precise narrow band of boost and cut +5 ... Sweep frequencies you to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. The 4-band equalization has LOW shelving at 80 Hz, LOW MID peaking, sweepable from 100 Hz to ...
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...mix, or just to the MAIN MIX meters. 21. Turn it down , ramping up to hear signals through your multitrack inputs. Owner's Manual 17. You can be sent to preview channels before the channel Short for mixdown soloing. This allows the signal from an external effects processor ... the fader. The stereo channels have two stereo channels. That may result in this knob provides 15 dB of the channel's signal. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are almost always found in a startling level boost at the center detent, the left and right sides...
...mix, or just to the MAIN MIX meters. 21. Turn it down , ramping up to hear signals through your multitrack inputs. Owner's Manual 17. You can be sent to preview channels before the channel Short for mixdown soloing. This allows the signal from an external effects processor ... the fader. The stereo channels have two stereo channels. That may result in this knob provides 15 dB of the channel's signal. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are almost always found in a startling level boost at the center detent, the left and right sides...
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... When set to reduce or limit transient peaks in decibels, ranging from Groups 1 through your headphones or monitor outputs. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. MATRIX A and B Input Controls The Matrix A and B controls allow signals to create a stereo mix. This comes after... a signal. In other hand, is disconnected from OFF (1:1) to act on the amount of the change 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 ...
... When set to reduce or limit transient peaks in decibels, ranging from Groups 1 through your headphones or monitor outputs. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. MATRIX A and B Input Controls The Matrix A and B controls allow signals to create a stereo mix. This comes after... a signal. In other hand, is disconnected from OFF (1:1) to act on the amount of the change 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 ...
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Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you guessed it, 0 VU on the headphones. Remember, audio ...with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+10." This control is at the *MONO ou*tput. * 45. Thanks to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with no sound is coming out of active, as an ...to balance the solo levels with short careers." e MONO)OUT [84]. MONO Level Control tors but your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Mackie mixers show things as it up slowly. RUDE SOLO Lights 49. POWER Indicator ,* £ This...
Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you guessed it, 0 VU on the headphones. Remember, audio ...with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+10." This control is at the *MONO ou*tput. * 45. Thanks to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with no sound is coming out of active, as an ...to balance the solo levels with short careers." e MONO)OUT [84]. MONO Level Control tors but your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Mackie mixers show things as it up slowly. RUDE SOLO Lights 49. POWER Indicator ,* £ This...
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Owner's Manual you engage a PFL solo swiÓtch on a mono orÓ\£ stereo channel, the AFL solo is di8sconnecte8d £°x\£ from ...
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... off. or cold) Sleeve = Shield or ground When connecting an unbalanced signal, wire them as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Ring = Negative (- Owner's Manual 71. When the fader is fully down, the MAIN MIX is disconnected from almost any standalone mic preamp on the channel strip is pushed in... 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 When MAIN TO...
... off. or cold) Sleeve = Shield or ground When connecting an unbalanced signal, wire them as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Ring = Negative (- Owner's Manual 71. When the fader is fully down, the MAIN MIX is disconnected from almost any standalone mic preamp on the channel strip is pushed in... 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 When MAIN TO...
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...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...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...
...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...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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...switch on the left and right cords at the end 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 input source device. If...8226; Is the input GAIN control [4/19] for the input is in another channel, set correctly. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you will be necessary to have your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. Visit the Support section of this section to find the answer to the problem without having...
...switch on the left and right cords at the end 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 input source device. If...8226; Is the input GAIN control [4/19] for the input is in another channel, set correctly. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you will be necessary to have your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. Visit the Support section of this section to find the answer to the problem without having...
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...be left disconnected at the balanced end. In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of equipment. 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 a mono 1/4" phone jack or... plug. Owner's Manual 27 "TS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on the various pieces of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs ...
...be left disconnected at the balanced end. In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of equipment. 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 a mono 1/4" phone jack or... plug. Owner's Manual 27 "TS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on the various pieces of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs ...
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... for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for details. These connectors are also readily available. See your household waste disposal service. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for all the mono channels on...
... for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for details. These connectors are also readily available. See your household waste disposal service. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for all the mono channels on...
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... LB KG ('$/_d%+++cc -$)_d%'.+cc )'$(_d%-/(cc )/$._d%'&''cc U{ 7%)'(4 LB KG Owner's Manual 31 ('$/_d%+++cc "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Channel Level LED (Sensitivity) 0 LED = 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main Left and Right, Compressor...•4 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 7.3 in/185 mm 31.2 in/792 mm 21.9 in/555 mm 39.5 lb/17.9 kg Onyx 32•4 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 7.3 in/185 mm 39.8 in/1011 mm 21.9 in/555 mm 48.0 lb/21.8 kg ...
... LB KG ('$/_d%+++cc -$)_d%'.+cc )'$(_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 Meters Main Left and Right, Compressor...•4 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 7.3 in/185 mm 31.2 in/792 mm 21.9 in/555 mm 39.5 lb/17.9 kg Onyx 32•4 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 7.3 in/185 mm 39.8 in/1011 mm 21.9 in/555 mm 48.0 lb/21.8 kg ...
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...") is applicable to find contact information for this Product Warranty will be free from defects in a safe place. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to products purchased in your local market. For full terms and conditions, as well as evidence of the date of purchase. Owner.../support or by the distributor in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in materials and workmanship under normal use during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD...
...") is applicable to find contact information for this Product Warranty will be free from defects in a safe place. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to products purchased in your local market. For full terms and conditions, as well as evidence of the date of purchase. Owner.../support or by the distributor in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in materials and workmanship under normal use during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD...