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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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... icon leads you to communicate through the mixer. Purchased at www.mackie.com. Check out the glossary for explanations of many of you can start using it right away. Right after that allow you to in-depth explanations of new and improved features. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are better than ever, with routing...
... icon leads you to communicate through the mixer. Purchased at www.mackie.com. Check out the glossary for explanations of many of you can start using it right away. Right after that allow you to in-depth explanations of new and improved features. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are better than ever, with routing...
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... SOLO LEVEL [49] about one of the set the channel GAIN controls, it on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. scriptions of the mixer. Instant Mixing trols, and center the channel EQ and PAN controls. 2. To get sound through... plugged into the selected input. output. If you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. Disengage that , take the time to read all push button switches to bring your voice and your Onyx 4•Bus. Set all of the mixer, with de- and outputs the way you want to have to...
... SOLO LEVEL [49] about one of the set the channel GAIN controls, it on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. scriptions of the mixer. Instant Mixing trols, and center the channel EQ and PAN controls. 2. To get sound through... plugged into the selected input. output. If you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. Disengage that , take the time to read all push button switches to bring your voice and your Onyx 4•Bus. Set all of the mixer, with de- and outputs the way you want to have to...
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... n MID EQ filter. LOW MID EQ +15 This is pleasing to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. You can boost the LOW EQ without EQ. We have affected by the LOW MID EQ. 6. This "neo-classic" design provides the sweet musicality...that +5 provides 15 dB of boost 0 or cut with the Low Cut switch, you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of trans- -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High EQ parency or edge to the right boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz...
... n MID EQ filter. LOW MID EQ +15 This is pleasing to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. You can boost the LOW EQ without EQ. We have affected by the LOW MID EQ. 6. This "neo-classic" design provides the sweet musicality...that +5 provides 15 dB of boost 0 or cut with the Low Cut switch, you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of trans- -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High EQ parency or edge to the right boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz...
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... to the lowest note you have a "U" symbol on many of the level controls. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to either an effects processor (post-fader) or for broadcast. 13. So even...).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%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX 5 MAX 6 MAX PAN L R MUTE 1 dB 10 5 OL U + ...
... to the lowest note you have a "U" symbol on many of the level controls. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to either an effects processor (post-fader) or for broadcast. 13. So even...).4%2.!, *5-0%2 0/34 %1 02% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34 -54% 0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ +./" 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 + ...
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... can solo as you 'll also use solo in a startling level boost at these outputs when switching to the MAIN or GROUP mixes. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. HIGH EQ ( Stereo Returns. AFL (After-Fader Listen) is activated 8 whenever an AFL switch is often thought of ...line input connectors. This control gives you want the subgroups sent back into the mix, or just to check out what is active. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are used as a master control for "midrange," this meters), making it ideal for inputs, including soloing individual channels and ...
... can solo as you 'll also use solo in a startling level boost at these outputs when switching to the MAIN or GROUP mixes. The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. HIGH EQ ( Stereo Returns. AFL (After-Fader Listen) is activated 8 whenever an AFL switch is often thought of ...line input connectors. This control gives you want the subgroups sent back into the mix, or just to check out what is active. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are used as a master control for "midrange," this meters), making it ideal for inputs, including soloing individual channels and ...
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...to +10 dB. 34. Instead, it increases at the MATRIX A or B outputs. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog ...AFL switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is often used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to hear the Matrix signal through . This comes after the MATRIX MASTER...Determines the level at the MATRIX A and B 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 adjust the overall...
...to +10 dB. 34. Instead, it increases at the MATRIX A or B outputs. The Onyx 4•Bus design team decided the compressor/limiter functions could be carried out onboard using a new integrated analog ...AFL switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is often used between the mixer and the amplifier(s) to hear the Matrix signal through . This comes after the MATRIX MASTER...Determines the level at the MATRIX A and B 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 adjust the overall...
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... [38] is being applied to determine which determines how fast the compressor turns off once the signal falls below the threshold. A "-10" mixer, with both settings to the signal. BYPASS COMP Switch When the BYPASS COMP switch is inserted in your application. 40. You may already be..., traffic light style. ONYX 4•Bus 38. When the compressor is assigned to the MAIN MIX, it is useful when setting up , the attack and release times are sometimes associated with three colors to help determine the setting of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. With...
... [38] is being applied to determine which determines how fast the compressor turns off once the signal falls below the threshold. A "-10" mixer, with both settings to the signal. BYPASS COMP Switch When the BYPASS COMP switch is inserted in your application. 40. You may already be..., traffic light style. ONYX 4•Bus 38. When the compressor is assigned to the MAIN MIX, it is useful when setting up , the attack and release times are sometimes associated with three colors to help determine the setting of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. With...
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... is at the stereo headphone output [46]. 48. Thanks to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with the main ...controls the signal lÓe\£vel at the MONITOR or PHONES out. For best real-world results, try to keep your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. MAIN TO MON Switch ,* Î & " / ( ,/" , ...228;x 4•Busä provides an &Z83&Z8k (& 9B?F ind'epend9Be?Fnt &mZ83(o&&nZ8ok phonic output. 8 The Îä Left ³£ä and R'&ight Mai(n Mix signals'&are . Mackie mixers show things as...
... is at the stereo headphone output [46]. 48. Thanks to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with the main ...controls the signal lÓe\£vel at the MONITOR or PHONES out. For best real-world results, try to keep your Mackie dealer for both PFL and AFL solo modes. MAIN TO MON Switch ,* Î & " / ( ,/" , ...228;x 4•Busä provides an &Z83&Z8k (& 9B?F ind'epend9Be?Fnt &mZ83(o&&nZ8ok phonic output. 8 The Îä Left ³£ä and R'&ight Mai(n Mix signals'&are . Mackie mixers show things as...
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... ,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 co(mmunic-ate with the talent either through their C7?D C?N EED;I /,8 8 "" "" "" 53. Connect an...
... ,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 co(mmunic-ate with the talent either through their C7?D C?N EED;I /,8 8 "" "" "" 53. Connect an...
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...jack Direct out with no effect on the signal going to each channel. Each of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. They are designed to be connected directly to master. Insert only to...any device. DIRECT OUTS Besides being used for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT, and pre-EQ. ONYX 4•Bus 75. SEND to processor "from tip" "to ring.../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 INSERT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a send ...
...jack Direct out with no effect on the signal going to each channel. Each of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. They are designed to be connected directly to master. Insert only to...any device. DIRECT OUTS Besides being used for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT, and pre-EQ. ONYX 4•Bus 75. SEND to processor "from tip" "to ring.../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 INSERT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a send ...
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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..., after the MAIN INSERTS [83], the MAIN MIX FADER [72], and the COMPRESSOR [41]. Connect these jacks is where you are two sets of the mixer chain, where your talkback microphone. Each XLR connector is in the TO MON/PHONES switch [60] to route the TAPE IN signal to the inputs...
... 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..., after the MAIN INSERTS [83], the MAIN MIX FADER [72], and the COMPRESSOR [41]. Connect these jacks is where you are two sets of the mixer chain, where your talkback microphone. Each XLR connector is in the TO MON/PHONES switch [60] to route the TAPE IN signal to the inputs...
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...the box with your stereo mix. 85. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is a combination of any AC voltage ranging from the mixer and the AC mains supply. The insert point is after the mix amps, but before the built-in the world. The insert point is ...UNBAL BAL/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 POWER Switch This one is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. No need for connecting serial effects...
...the box with your stereo mix. 85. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is a combination of any AC voltage ranging from the mixer and the AC mains supply. The insert point is after the mix amps, but before the built-in the world. The insert point is ...UNBAL BAL/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 POWER Switch This one is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. No need for connecting serial effects...
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... power company to plug all the lights out in your Mackie product away. • Is there something plugged into that the AC outlet is causing the problem. • Sometimes it loud and distorted? If the problem goes away, it's not the mixer. • If it's a stereo pair, try unplugging all... meter [16/29] LEDs next to the channel's fader. • Is the channel assigned to proceed. For example, if it 's not the Onyx 4•Bus causing the problem. Make sure the POWER switch on the front panel illuminated? If the noise disappears, it's coming from whatever is plugged into the...
... power company to plug all the lights out in your Mackie product away. • Is there something plugged into that the AC outlet is causing the problem. • Sometimes it loud and distorted? If the problem goes away, it's not the mixer. • If it's a stereo pair, try unplugging all... meter [16/29] LEDs next to the channel's fader. • Is the channel assigned to proceed. For example, if it 's not the Onyx 4•Bus causing the problem. Make sure the POWER switch on the front panel illuminated? If the noise disappears, it's coming from whatever is plugged into the...
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...short-circuit the signal you are wired to one output to combine several inputs. Many common adapters can make "Y"s and mults for the outputs of Mackie jacks. Conversely, a 1/4" TRS plug inserted into a 1/4" unbalanced input will not necessarily tie the ring (low or cold) to master. ...be found at that anced input, be wired to the mixer is on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter Remember: Only mult or "Y" an output into a 1/4" TRS balanced input, for both the mixer output (send) and mixer input (return) signals in that the signal high (hot...
...short-circuit the signal you are wired to one output to combine several inputs. Many common adapters can make "Y"s and mults for the outputs of Mackie jacks. Conversely, a 1/4" TRS plug inserted into a 1/4" unbalanced input will not necessarily tie the ring (low or cold) to master. ...be found at that anced input, be wired to the mixer is on its merry way through the mixer). 28 ONYX 4•Bus Y-Cord Splitter Remember: Only mult or "Y" an output into a 1/4" TRS balanced input, for both the mixer output (send) and mixer input (return) signals in that the signal high (hot...
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...TRS, or TT connectors for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION ...(/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/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 the effective usage of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for -pin compatible with proper shielding to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your cooperation in the correct disposal of...
...TRS, or TT connectors for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. 3IGNAL $ESCRIPTION ...(/4 '2/5.$ #/,$ (/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 the effective usage of the Onyx 4•Bus provide balanced direct outputs for -pin compatible with proper shielding to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your cooperation in the correct disposal of...
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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...