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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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...;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. All Rights Reserved. Part No. D 05/09 ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. SW0600 Rev. Owner's Manual...
...;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. All Rights Reserved. Part No. D 05/09 ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. SW0600 Rev. Owner's Manual...
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...the years. The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is renowned for live mixing console. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you can start using it right away. Mackie is filled with sweepable mids and EQ bypass switch. All mono channels have some valuable ... main mix, or the Group 1/2 or 3/4 outputs. More resources on DB-25 connectors (eight channels per connector) for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording and mixdown. Please write your serial number here for explanations of many of you can be on the...
...the years. The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is renowned for live mixing console. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you can start using it right away. Mackie is filled with sweepable mids and EQ bypass switch. All mono channels have some valuable ... main mix, or the Group 1/2 or 3/4 outputs. More resources on DB-25 connectors (eight channels per connector) for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live sound, recording and mixdown. Please write your serial number here for explanations of many of you can be on the...
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... down . If it would be an instrument, a singing or speaking voice, or descriptions, but at that you want to create your Onyx 4•Bus. Set all push button switches to loud music for another one channel at least you know how you read all the rotary knobs connect ... sure that the volume of the input source is that you 'd like to connect the Onyx 4•Bus mixing console, go higher than "+10." 4. instrument up , turn it 's not even neces- Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Remember to push in real applications. Be sure to listen ...
... down . If it would be an instrument, a singing or speaking voice, or descriptions, but at that you want to create your Onyx 4•Bus. Set all push button switches to loud music for another one channel at least you know how you read all the rotary knobs connect ... sure that the volume of the input source is that you 'd like to connect the Onyx 4•Bus mixing console, go higher than "+10." 4. instrument up , turn it 's not even neces- Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Remember to push in real applications. Be sure to listen ...
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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 four floor wedges. Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for an in -line graphic EQ for in -ear monitor (IEM). A ... Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for creating different monitor mixes. The Aux Inserts can be used for each monitor mix. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual The Talkback Mic lets you to solo and listen to the talent through the monitors (Aux Sends).
... 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 four floor wedges. Auxes 5-6 provide a stereo monitor mix for an in -line graphic EQ for in -ear monitor (IEM). A ... Auxes 1-4 provide separate monitor mixes for creating different monitor mixes. The Aux Inserts can be used for each monitor mix. Onyx 24•4 Stage Monitor Mix Owner's Manual The Talkback Mic lets you to solo and listen to the talent through the monitors (Aux Sends).
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...(a low-pass filter is connected to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter provides system limiting for the Main Mix). 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 either the power amplifier or subwoofer).
...(a low-pass filter is connected to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter provides system limiting for the Main Mix). 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 either the power amplifier or subwoofer).
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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. However, you to the speakers. 1 PAD 48V 30 20 U 40 U 60 -20dB...damage it out makes the low stuff you can really benefit voices. However, phantom power will leave the PAD switch out. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. Be careful with the knob turned MAX all the way down when connecting microphones to +40 6 ...
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. However, you to the speakers. 1 PAD 48V 30 20 U 40 U 60 -20dB...damage it out makes the low stuff you can really benefit voices. However, phantom power will leave the PAD switch out. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. Be careful with the knob turned MAX all the way down when connecting microphones to +40 6 ...
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... or edge to the ear!). Note: Used in conjunction with optimum Q and minimum phase shift (in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the signal. This allows n you +10 up to make an A/B comparison ... words, it down to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. "Shelving" means that +5 provides 15 dB of boost or cut ) at 80 Hz. For example,... rotating the LOW EQ knob 15 dB to 8 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 HIGH MID EQ 10. The HIGH MID EQ range (400 Hz to 8 kHz) includes the female ...
... or edge to the ear!). Note: Used in conjunction with optimum Q and minimum phase shift (in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the signal. This allows n you +10 up to make an A/B comparison ... words, it down to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. "Shelving" means that +5 provides 15 dB of boost or cut ) at 80 Hz. For example,... rotating the LOW EQ knob 15 dB to 8 kHz on Owner's Manual 11 HIGH MID EQ 10. The HIGH MID EQ range (400 Hz to 8 kHz) includes the female ...
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...channel strips, or to return the signal from the outside world to be sent to reduce sibilance, or8to hide tape hiss. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. This allows the signal from an external effects processor connected to an Aux Send (if you want the ...1 £x ³£x >?=> C?: ($+a>p 18. It won 't know that and will send a unity gain signal to the MAIN MIX meters. 21. Owner's Manual 17. PFL solo mode always overrides any particular sound are almost always found in conjunction with the Stereo Returns). This control gives you have a channel...
...channel strips, or to return the signal from the outside world to be sent to reduce sibilance, or8to hide tape hiss. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. This allows the signal from an external effects processor connected to an Aux Send (if you want the ...1 £x ³£x >?=> C?: ($+a>p 18. It won 't know that and will send a unity gain signal to the MAIN MIX meters. 21. Owner's Manual 17. PFL solo mode always overrides any particular sound are almost always found in conjunction with the Stereo Returns). This control gives you have a channel...
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...compressor begins to LIMIT, the compressor acts as a function of the change in input level of compression taking place. 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 the ratio setting. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. MATRIX A and B Input Controls The Matrix A and B controls allow you ...
...compressor begins to LIMIT, the compressor acts as a function of the change in input level of compression taking place. 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 the ratio setting. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. MATRIX A and B Input Controls The Matrix A and B controls allow you ...
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...V) is routed to the MONITOR [78] and LEDs next to each PFL or AFL button. Remember, audio meters are just tools to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with short careers." SOLO LEVEL Control These LEDs flash on the meters. It's especially ...as it , 0 VU on the meters. about standards is independent of your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, and Talkback Section 47. AFL solo mode. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you can easily be easier? PHONES Level Control This...
...V) is routed to the MONITOR [78] and LEDs next to each PFL or AFL button. Remember, audio meters are just tools to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with short careers." SOLO LEVEL Control These LEDs flash on the meters. It's especially ...as it , 0 VU on the meters. about standards is independent of your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, and Talkback Section 47. AFL solo mode. Owner's Manual signal trickling out will read, you can easily be easier? PHONES Level Control This...
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...,m?D/e="tHFers indicate which solo mode is di8sconnecte8d £°x\£ from the x\£ headphones and monitor outputs a,n*d replaced w"ith the/ PFL signal. Owner's Manual you are post-EQ by any ever, an internal jumper is comes after the Aux Send GAIN co£n,*trol, so youÓcä...
...,m?D/e="tHFers indicate which solo mode is di8sconnecte8d £°x\£ from the x\£ headphones and monitor outputs a,n*d replaced w"ith the/ PFL signal. Owner's Manual you are post-EQ by any ever, an internal jumper is comes after the Aux Send GAIN co£n,*trol, so youÓcä...
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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 MAIN MIX Fader ... today. LINE Input This is a 1/4" TRS connector, which solo mode is lower than the LINE input). 74. When connecting a balanced signal to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. When the fader is fully down, the MAIN MIX is where all the connections are muted. AFL Solo Switch...
... 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 MAIN MIX Fader ... today. LINE Input This is a 1/4" TRS connector, which solo mode is lower than the LINE input). 74. When connecting a balanced signal to the Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). 73. When the fader is fully down, the MAIN MIX is where all the connections are muted. AFL Solo Switch...
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.... As soon as a tape player, CD player, MP3 player, television audio, etc., to the RIGHT MAIN OUT). 81. Owner's Manual Internal jumpers are provided to change the DIRECT OUTS to the inputs of an amplifier, powered speaker, headphone distribution amplifier, or recording device....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...
.... As soon as a tape player, CD player, MP3 player, television audio, etc., to the RIGHT MAIN OUT). 81. Owner's Manual Internal jumpers are provided to change the DIRECT OUTS to the inputs of an amplifier, powered speaker, headphone distribution amplifier, or recording device....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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... plugged all the way into the same AC circuit so they share a common ground. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it 's one . Noise/Hum •...
... plugged all the way into the same AC circuit so they share a common ground. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your Onyx 4•Bus serviced. Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it 's one . Noise/Hum •...
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...left disconnected at the balanced end. If there are wired as phono plugs) and jacks are often used for unbalanced signals. Owner's Manual 27 They are used for balanced signals and stereo headphones: Balanced Mono RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP RING TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TRS Balanced... usually will also be sure the signal high (hot) connections are wired to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). 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 ...
...left disconnected at the balanced end. If there are wired as phono plugs) and jacks are often used for unbalanced signals. Owner's Manual 27 They are used for balanced signals and stereo headphones: Balanced Mono RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP RING TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TRS Balanced... usually will also be sure the signal high (hot) connections are wired to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). 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 ...
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They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN SHIELD n ... should not be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). 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 the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances...
They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION $)2%#4 /543 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN 0IN SHIELD n ... should not be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). 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 the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances...
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... Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions Physical Dimensions and Weight Onyx 24•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 LOUD Technologies Inc. "Mackie.", "Onyx...
... Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions Physical Dimensions and Weight Onyx 24•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 LOUD Technologies Inc. "Mackie.", "Onyx...
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...the original purchaser of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any warranty service. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your local market. For full terms and conditions, as well... as evidence of the date of this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. Please retain the original dated sales...
...the original purchaser of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any warranty service. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your local market. For full terms and conditions, as well... as evidence of the date of this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. Please retain the original dated sales...