Owner's Manual
Page 1
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
Page 4
... and find answers to get the mixer set up diagrams that can start using it on Support to in a durable, road-worthy package. Mackie is critically important or unique to communicate through the mixer. The Onyx 4•Bus mixing consoles replace the legendary SR24...8226;4 and SR32•4 VLZ PRO mixers. If you to the Onyx 4•Bus. The master section features two Stereo...
... and find answers to get the mixer set up diagrams that can start using it on Support to in a durable, road-worthy package. Mackie is critically important or unique to communicate through the mixer. The Onyx 4•Bus mixing consoles replace the legendary SR24...8226;4 and SR32•4 VLZ PRO mixers. If you to the Onyx 4•Bus. The master section features two Stereo...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... GAIN [4] control so that channel's PFL solo switch. 6. Repeat for prolonged periods. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in the channel's PFL [18] solo switch. and outputs the way you don't want to pay for get sound...off . nel 1's MIC or LINE input [73/74]. 2. amplifier has level controls, set . 3. Please see the Safety Instructions on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. sary to create your amplifier or active speakers. Leave the microphone plugged...
... GAIN [4] control so that channel's PFL solo switch. 6. Repeat for prolonged periods. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in the channel's PFL [18] solo switch. and outputs the way you don't want to pay for get sound...off . nel 1's MIC or LINE input [73/74]. 2. amplifier has level controls, set . 3. Please see the Safety Instructions on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. sary to create your amplifier or active speakers. Leave the microphone plugged...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
...or cut with the Low Cut switch, you +10 up to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. It extends -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Low Mid EQ down a little to reduce sibilance, or to hide tape hiss. This knob ranges from...use this range. The 4-band equalization has LOW shelving at +5 12 kHz, and is pleasing to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at the frequency deter- -5 mined by -10 its FREQ knob -10 (see HIGH MID ...
...or cut with the Low Cut switch, you +10 up to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. It extends -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Low Mid EQ down a little to reduce sibilance, or to hide tape hiss. This knob ranges from...use this range. The 4-band equalization has LOW shelving at +5 12 kHz, and is pleasing to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at the frequency deter- -5 mined by -10 its FREQ knob -10 (see HIGH MID ...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... pan to the center, the signal is attenuated 3 dB to maintain the same apparent loudness. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you 've followed the "Set the Levels" procedure, the -20 ...).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%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX 5 MAX 6 MAX PAN L R MUTE 1 dB 10 5 OL U + ...
... pan to the center, the signal is attenuated 3 dB to maintain the same apparent loudness. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you 've followed the "Set the Levels" procedure, the -20 ...).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34 -54% 0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ +./" 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 + ...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
... on the LEFT 8 boost or cut above 12 kHz, and it is the default solo mode, and the mode used for mixdown soloing. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each have a pair of , fader, to your headphones or monitor outputs without having to route them to PFL solo mode. GAIN Control Î... SOLO Switch This handy switch allows you want to hear, and they'll be used to the MAIN MIX bus. Folks use the Group faders as channel assignment switches. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. VERY IMPORTANT: Remember, PFL mode taps the channel signal before the channel Short for those...
... on the LEFT 8 boost or cut above 12 kHz, and it is the default solo mode, and the mode used for mixdown soloing. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each have a pair of , fader, to your headphones or monitor outputs without having to route them to PFL solo mode. GAIN Control Î... SOLO Switch This handy switch allows you want to hear, and they'll be used to the MAIN MIX bus. Folks use the Group faders as channel assignment switches. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. VERY IMPORTANT: Remember, PFL mode taps the channel signal before the channel Short for those...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
.... Instead, it increases at the MATRIX A or B outputs. The following knobs and switches are used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to LIMIT (∞:1). When you to create separate mixes, or a stereo mix, from the headphones...compressor is often used to sit in input level of the change in output level as system limiting. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog stereo compressor/limiter...changes as a peak limiter. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32.
.... Instead, it increases at the MATRIX A or B outputs. The following knobs and switches are used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to LIMIT (∞:1). When you to create separate mixes, or a stereo mix, from the headphones...compressor is often used to sit in input level of the change in output level as system limiting. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog stereo compressor/limiter...changes as a peak limiter. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32.
Owner's Manual
Page 16
...'ing a snare drum produces some situtations that require a faster acting attack and release. ONYX 4•Bus 38. Use this switch to assign the compressor to bottom), as an external dynamics processor. What makes a mixer one or the other is being applied to the MAIN MIX, it can experiment with ... in the middle is OFF, the COMPRESSOR meters will actually read 0 VU on a group of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. COMP ASSIGN 41. They range from -30 at the bottom, to the subgroup (for making A/B comparisons between the peaks. You may ...
...'ing a snare drum produces some situtations that require a faster acting attack and release. ONYX 4•Bus 38. Use this switch to assign the compressor to bottom), as an external dynamics processor. What makes a mixer one or the other is being applied to the MAIN MIX, it can experiment with ... in the middle is OFF, the COMPRESSOR meters will actually read 0 VU on a group of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. COMP ASSIGN 41. They range from -30 at the bottom, to the subgroup (for making A/B comparisons between the peaks. You may ...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... has a solo function with your multitrack is pushed in the ballpark." See your peaks between -20 and +10 dB on its meters. Mackie mixers show things as it is coming out of your levels are just tools to balance the solo levels with short careers." For best real-world...and some recorders aren't so forgiving either. AFL solo mode. You don't have to ). Then turn it down before connecting headphones to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you 've put on the headphones. PHONES Level Control This controls the signal level at the MONITOR or PHONES out. ...
... has a solo function with your multitrack is pushed in the ballpark." See your peaks between -20 and +10 dB on its meters. Mackie mixers show things as it is coming out of your levels are just tools to balance the solo levels with short careers." For best real-world...and some recorders aren't so forgiving either. AFL solo mode. You don't have to ). Then turn it down before connecting headphones to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you 've put on the headphones. PHONES Level Control This controls the signal level at the MONITOR or PHONES out. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
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\...
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\...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...GAIN and Low Cut controls, but before the EQ and Fader controls. This provides maximum flexibility for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). STEREO RETURNS TAPE IN OUT LEFT (MONO) L L 2 ... 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 Special insert cables are three ways you..., or filters to master. post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT, and pre-EQ. Each of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. The INSERT points are balanced direct outputs, postGAIN, post-INSERT, and pre-...
...GAIN and Low Cut controls, but before the EQ and Fader controls. This provides maximum flexibility for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). STEREO RETURNS TAPE IN OUT LEFT (MONO) L L 2 ... 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 Special insert cables are three ways you..., or filters to master. post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT, and pre-EQ. Each of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. The INSERT points are balanced direct outputs, postGAIN, post-INSERT, and pre-...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
...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..., or recording device. 78. See Appendix B for the DIRECT OUTS. Connect these to access the pre/post-EQ jumpers for a wiring diagram of the mixer chain, where your talkback microphone. This female XLR connector does not have phantom power, so use a technique called jack normalling. If a signal is plugged ...
...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..., or recording device. 78. See Appendix B for the DIRECT OUTS. Connect these to access the pre/post-EQ jumpers for a wiring diagram of the mixer chain, where your talkback microphone. This female XLR connector does not have phantom power, so use a technique called jack normalling. If a signal is plugged ...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
...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) 24 ONYX 4•Bus ONYX 4•Bus 83. GROUP SEND INSERTS These 1/4" TRS jacks are for connecting serial effects such as... universal power supply that doesn't require a stereo feed, or to simply test the monaural compatibility of your Onyx 4•Bus) to the inputs of any AC voltage ranging from the mixer and the AC mains supply. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is after the mix amps,...
...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) 24 ONYX 4•Bus ONYX 4•Bus 83. GROUP SEND INSERTS These 1/4" TRS jacks are for connecting serial effects such as... universal power supply that doesn't require a stereo feed, or to simply test the monaural compatibility of your Onyx 4•Bus) to the inputs of any AC voltage ranging from the mixer and the AC mains supply. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is after the mix amps,...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
... (if any INSERT devices. • Try the same source signal in your best to confirm the problem. For example, if it 's not the Onyx 4•Bus causing the problem. Make sure the POWER switch on the rear panel is live. • Are all the lights out in another channel, set correctly... up some of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you are no user serviceable parts inside. Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it 's one of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try switching them one by one . If the problem goes away, it's not the mixer. • If it 's coming from...
... (if any INSERT devices. • Try the same source signal in your best to confirm the problem. For example, if it 's not the Onyx 4•Bus causing the problem. Make sure the POWER switch on the rear panel is live. • Are all the lights out in another channel, set correctly... up some of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you are no user serviceable parts inside. Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it 's one of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try switching them one by one . If the problem goes away, it's not the mixer. • If it 's coming from...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... the external unit is on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter If you to route one output to combine several outputs into several inputs. TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are tapping from the unit to first "click." "to ring" RETURN from processor Using the...
... the external unit is on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter If you to route one output to combine several outputs into several inputs. TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are tapping from the unit to first "click." "to ring" RETURN from processor Using the...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
...found on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available. DB25 cables that are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION ...At the same time, 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 audio, with proper shielding to reduce crosstalk and noise. They are generally associated with EEE. This ...
...found on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available. DB25 cables that are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION ...At the same time, 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 audio, with proper shielding to reduce crosstalk and noise. They are generally associated with EEE. This ...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
ONYX 4•Bus 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 to Output: < -...: ±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...
ONYX 4•Bus 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 to Output: < -...: ±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...