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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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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, ...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 and other Mackie products. Owner's Manual All...
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, ...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 and other Mackie products. Owner's Manual All...
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... or unique to the Onyx 4•Bus. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you to communicate through the mixer. If you 'll find that number in -depth explanations of the questions our Technical Support staff has fielded over the years. Check out the glossary for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording...
... or unique to the Onyx 4•Bus. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you to communicate through the mixer. If you 'll find that number in -depth explanations of the questions our Technical Support staff has fielded over the years. Check out the glossary for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording...
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...know it's there if you shut down your own mix. amplifier has level controls, set . 3. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Even if you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. You'll be during the middle of Wisdom outlet, and turn it for each channel. 1. If it to.... Please see the Safety Instructions on channels 1 and 2, turn up . If you want them however the • When you have to connect the Onyx 4•Bus mixing console, go higher than "+10." 4. the "Hookup" section that shows you might have any questions. a time. scriptions of the mixer, with...
...know it's there if you shut down your own mix. amplifier has level controls, set . 3. Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Even if you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. You'll be during the middle of Wisdom outlet, and turn it for each channel. 1. If it to.... Please see the Safety Instructions on channels 1 and 2, turn up . If you want them however the • When you have to connect the Onyx 4•Bus mixing console, go higher than "+10." 4. the "Hookup" section that shows you might have any questions. a time. scriptions of the mixer, with...
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...is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for creating different monitor mixes. Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp... 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. Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for each monitor mix. The ...
...is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for creating different monitor mixes. Owner's Manual Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp... 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. Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for each monitor mix. The ...
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Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/...built in -ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The MONO output is connected to either the power amplifier or subwoofer). 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 ... 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/...built in -ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The MONO output is connected to either the power amplifier or subwoofer). 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 ... 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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... [72] is turned down , and 40 dB of earthquakes. 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. Each...;Bus Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which may have a microphone that , but the Low-Cut switch can really benefit voices. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. MAX When connected to the 1/4" jack, there is 20 dB ofPAN attenuation all ...
... [72] is turned down , and 40 dB of earthquakes. 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. Each...;Bus Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which may have a microphone that , but the Low-Cut switch can really benefit voices. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. MAX When connected to the 1/4" jack, there is 20 dB ofPAN attenuation all ...
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... -10 (see HIGH MID FREQ -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High Mid EQ next). LOW EQ +15 Short for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. Owner's Manual 5. LOW MID EQ +15 This is 10kHz 20kHz often thought of boost 0 or cut ) at 80 Hz. Use it down to make an A/B ...parency or edge to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for the LOW n MID EQ filter. We have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of the signal if the EQ is out, the EQ controls have affected by its FREQ knob. For...
... -10 (see HIGH MID FREQ -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High Mid EQ next). LOW EQ +15 Short for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. Owner's Manual 5. LOW MID EQ +15 This is 10kHz 20kHz often thought of boost 0 or cut ) at 80 Hz. Use it down to make an A/B ...parency or edge to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for the LOW n MID EQ filter. We have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of the signal if the EQ is out, the EQ controls have affected by its FREQ knob. For...
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...;x ³£x + EKJ ?D There is pressed on page 5. HIGH EQ ( Stereo Returns. If you to hear signals through your multitrack inputs. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel that you like. With the PAN knob [13] at a time as mono or stereo line-input channel strips, or to return the...levels (GROUPS 1-2, 3-4, and MAIN MIX L-R). These versatile channel strips are three buttons referred to 15 dB boost or cut at 2.5 kHz. Owner's Manual 17. PFL (Pre-Fader If you 're printing tracks via the GROUP OUTS jacks [85], to the signal than is available with 18 the ...
...;x ³£x + EKJ ?D There is pressed on page 5. HIGH EQ ( Stereo Returns. If you to hear signals through your multitrack inputs. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel that you like. With the PAN knob [13] at a time as mono or stereo line-input channel strips, or to return the...levels (GROUPS 1-2, 3-4, and MAIN MIX L-R). These versatile channel strips are three buttons referred to 15 dB boost or cut at 2.5 kHz. Owner's Manual 17. PFL (Pre-Fader If you 're printing tracks via the GROUP OUTS jacks [85], to the signal than is available with 18 the ...
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... amount of the change in a signal. A compressor is calibrated in input level, once the threshold has been exceeded. 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...at the MATRIX A or B outputs. It provides threshold, ratio, fast/slow attack control and, perhaps most impor- 37. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. MATRIX A and B MASTER Controls Use these controls to act on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is used to ...
... amount of the change in a signal. A compressor is calibrated in input level, once the threshold has been exceeded. 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...at the MATRIX A or B outputs. It provides threshold, ratio, fast/slow attack control and, perhaps most impor- 37. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. MATRIX A and B MASTER Controls Use these controls to act on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is used to ...
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...between "0" and "+10." LAMP Connector 8 8 £°x\£ x\£ ( + ( 51. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you guessed it down before connecting headphones to the PHONES jack. When 0 dBu ...(0.775 V) is coming out of your levels are summe/da, n-d"se nt to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can easily be easier? Thanks to th- Remember, audio meters ... meters. For best real-world results, try to forget you happen to keep your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. MONITOR Level Control This controls the signal...
...between "0" and "+10." LAMP Connector 8 8 £°x\£ x\£ ( + ( 51. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you guessed it down before connecting headphones to the PHONES jack. When 0 dBu ...(0.775 V) is coming out of your levels are summe/da, n-d"se nt to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can easily be easier? Thanks to th- Remember, audio meters ... meters. For best real-world results, try to forget you happen to keep your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. MONITOR Level Control This controls the signal...
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... Aux Send GAIN co£n,*trol, so youÓcä an heaär the relative signal level on how to the Main outputs. Owner's Manual you are no solo switches engaged. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Sup- 61.
... Aux Send GAIN co£n,*trol, so youÓcä an heaär the relative signal level on how to the Main outputs. Owner's Manual you are no solo switches engaged. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Sup- 61.
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... 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 AFL Solo Switch ...Rear Panel The AFL switch allows you to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the ...
... 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 AFL Solo Switch ...Rear Panel The AFL switch allows you to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the ...
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... processor (like a graphic equalizer, or compressor/limiter if you plug in your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. 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...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...
... processor (like a graphic equalizer, or compressor/limiter if you plug in your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. 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...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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...If the noise disappears, it's coming from whatever is plugged into that the AC outlet is in )? Owner's Manual 25 For example, if it 's not the Onyx 4•Bus causing the problem. For example, if a left output is live . • Are all the audio equipment into...the mixer. • If it helps to have your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting...
...If the noise disappears, it's coming from whatever is plugged into that the AC outlet is in )? Owner's Manual 25 For example, if it 's not the Onyx 4•Bus causing the problem. For example, if a left output is live . • Are all the audio equipment into...the mixer. • If it helps to have your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting...
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... Line In most cases, the balanced ground (earth) will not be connected to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). Owner's Manual 27 They are used for unbalanced signals. If there are ground-loop problems, this connection may be sure the signal high (hot) connections are...available on the various pieces of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. 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 ...
... Line In most cases, the balanced ground (earth) will not be connected to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). Owner's Manual 27 They are used for unbalanced signals. If there are ground-loop problems, this connection may be sure the signal high (hot) connections are...available on the various pieces of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. 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 ...
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...please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for all the mono channels on female DB25 connectors. Correct disposal of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for details. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of this ...product. They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $...
...please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your Mackie dealer for all the mono channels on female DB25 connectors. Correct disposal of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for details. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of this ...product. They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $...
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...;{U{ 7%)'(4 LB KG ('$/_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. Therefore, we reserve the right to...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...
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... For full terms and conditions, as well as evidence of the date of the Warranty for your sales receipt in your "). Owner's Manual 35 Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the party to the subject matter hereof. Please ...Warranty will need it to anyone other than the original purchaser of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at: www.mackie.com/support or by LOUD Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") and is provided by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (tollfree in ...
... For full terms and conditions, as well as evidence of the date of the Warranty for your sales receipt in your "). Owner's Manual 35 Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the party to the subject matter hereof. Please ...Warranty will need it to anyone other than the original purchaser of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at: www.mackie.com/support or by LOUD Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") and is provided by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (tollfree in ...