Owner's Manual
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...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, Compressor, and Metering Section 15 Phones/Monitor, Solo...27 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 about ...
...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, Compressor, and Metering Section 15 Phones/Monitor, Solo...27 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 about ...
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... O O O O O O If you want to hear, and filtering it helps to 60 dB of gain fully up , with Low EQ Boosted 10 ONYX 4•Bus Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which may have a microphone that phantom power is in combination with the LOW EQ on every microphone application... aside, there isn't much more crisp and tasty. 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 ...
... O O O O O O If you want to hear, and filtering it helps to 60 dB of gain fully up , with Low EQ Boosted 10 ONYX 4•Bus Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which may have a microphone that phantom power is in combination with the LOW EQ on every microphone application... aside, there isn't much more crisp and tasty. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. Simply adjust the six matrix input controls to use both MATRIX A and B, the soloed signal appears in stereo in output level as system limiting. THRESHOLD ... which the compressor begins to act on both Matrix outputs to adjust the overall signal level at a reduced rate determined by THAT Corporation. 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. Simply adjust the six matrix input controls to use both MATRIX A and B, the soloed signal appears in stereo in output level as system limiting. THRESHOLD ... which the compressor begins to act on both Matrix outputs to adjust the overall signal level at a reduced rate determined by THAT Corporation. 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
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... application, and for example, drum microphones), and the overall level of signal level, traffic light style. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 4•Bus Left and Right Level meters are sometimes associated with compressors. This is useful when setting up , the attack and release times are ... the MAIN MIX, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). What makes a mixer one of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. BYPASS COMP Switch When the BYPASS COMP switch is being applied to the subgroup (for making A/B comparisons between the peaks. FAST ATTACK The...
... application, and for example, drum microphones), and the overall level of signal level, traffic light style. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 4•Bus Left and Right Level meters are sometimes associated with compressors. This is useful when setting up , the attack and release times are ... the MAIN MIX, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). What makes a mixer one of "+4" (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and "-10" (-10 dBV=0.32 V) operating levels. BYPASS COMP Switch When the BYPASS COMP switch is being applied to the subgroup (for making A/B comparisons between the peaks. FAST ATTACK The...
Owner's Manual
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...standard pinout for analog signal connections (the same standard used for inserting external devices, these DB-25 connectors provides balanced direct outputs for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). SEND to processor "from tip" "to the recorder. This provides maximum flexibility for this plug .../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) 22 ONYX 4•Bus The send (tip) is an unbalanced direct out, in to master. This is low-...
...standard pinout for analog signal connections (the same standard used for inserting external devices, these DB-25 connectors provides balanced direct outputs for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). SEND to processor "from tip" "to the recorder. This provides maximum flexibility for this plug .../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) 22 ONYX 4•Bus The send (tip) is an unbalanced direct out, in to master. This is low-...
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.../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 The insert point is after the mix amps, but before the Group Send Masters (and before the...
.../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 The insert point is after the mix amps, but before the Group Send Masters (and before the...
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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...
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...
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...KG ('$/_d%+++cc -$)_d%'.+cc )'$(_d%-/(cc )/$._d%'&''cc U{ 7%)'(4 LB KG Owner's Manual 31 ('$/_d%+++cc "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc... 9, 10, 12, 15 dB AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: Onyx 24•4 Onyx 32•4 100 watts 120 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions Physical Dimensions and Weight Onyx 24•4 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 7.3 in/185 ...
...KG ('$/_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 registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...02% 0/34 !UX 02% 0/34 !UX -AIN FROM-AIN/UT , 2 !&,, 0&,, !&,2 0&,2 FROM4APE)N , 2 4O & & &RO TO-ATRIX" TO-ATRIX! ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram !UX0OST !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0RE 'ROUP -AIN , 2 0HANTOM0OWER 6 -IC,INE)NPUTS -IC ,INE -IC...!UX !UX 0&, 4ALKBACK TO-AIN, 2 TO!UX TO!UX TO!UX 4ALKBACK!SSIGN -!#+)% /.98s"53 ",/#+$)!'2 ./4%3WITCHESARESHOWNINTHEDEFAULTOUT POSITION 32 ONYX 4•Bus !UX0OST !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0RE 'ROUP , -AIN 2 !UX0RE !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0OST !UX0RE !...
...02% 0/34 !UX 02% 0/34 !UX -AIN FROM-AIN/UT , 2 !&,, 0&,, !&,2 0&,2 FROM4APE)N , 2 4O & & &RO TO-ATRIX" TO-ATRIX! ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram !UX0OST !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0RE 'ROUP -AIN , 2 0HANTOM0OWER 6 -IC,INE)NPUTS -IC ,INE -IC...!UX !UX 0&, 4ALKBACK TO-AIN, 2 TO!UX TO!UX TO!UX 4ALKBACK!SSIGN -!#+)% /.98s"53 ",/#+$)!'2 ./4%3WITCHESARESHOWNINTHEDEFAULTOUT POSITION 32 ONYX 4•Bus !UX0OST !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0RE 'ROUP , -AIN 2 !UX0RE !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0OST !UX0RE !...
Owner's Manual (French)
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... 0&, (0& ,EVEL ,EVEL 3HIFT !UX !UX 0&, 4ALKBACK TO-AIN, 2 TO!UX TO!UX TO!UX 4ALKBACK!SSIGN -!#+)% /.98s"53 ",/#+$)!'2 ./4%3WITCHESARESHOWNINTHEDEFAULTOUT POSITION 32 ONYX 4•Bus !UX0OST !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0RE 'ROUP , -AIN 2 !UX0RE !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0OST !UX0RE !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX...0RE !UX0RE !UX0OST -ATRIX! !UX0OST -ATRIX! -ATRIX" -ATRIX" !&,, !&,, !&,2 !&,2 0&,, 0&,, 0&,2 0&,2 /FF ,3UM "2%!+ ,)N 23UM FROM 4APE , )N 2 -ATRIX! -ATRIX" 2)N TO-ATRIX! ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus -
... 0&, (0& ,EVEL ,EVEL 3HIFT !UX !UX 0&, 4ALKBACK TO-AIN, 2 TO!UX TO!UX TO!UX 4ALKBACK!SSIGN -!#+)% /.98s"53 ",/#+$)!'2 ./4%3WITCHESARESHOWNINTHEDEFAULTOUT POSITION 32 ONYX 4•Bus !UX0OST !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0RE 'ROUP , -AIN 2 !UX0RE !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX0OST !UX0RE !UX0RE !UX0OST !UX...0RE !UX0RE !UX0OST -ATRIX! !UX0OST -ATRIX! -ATRIX" -ATRIX" !&,, !&,, !&,2 !&,2 0&,, 0&,, 0&,2 0&,2 /FF ,3UM "2%!+ ,)N 23UM FROM 4APE , )N 2 -ATRIX! -ATRIX" 2)N TO-ATRIX! ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus -
Owner's Manual (German)
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... 1-2 Aux 3-4 PFL Talkback to Main L-R to Aux 1-2 to Aux 3-4 to Aux 5-6 Talkback Assign MACKIE ONYX 4•BUS BLOCKDIAGRAMM (#010406_DB/DF) HINWEIS: Tasten sind in ihrer standard Position (gelöst) dargestellt. 32 ONYX 4•Bus Aux 2 (Post) Aux 2 (Pre) Aux 1 (Post) Aux 1 (Pre) 4 2 3... Matri to Matrix A to Matrix B to Matrix A to +10dB Level Stereo Return 2 L + (Mono) - EQ jumper jumper preEQ pre- post- ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus Blockdiagramm Aux 2 (Post) Aux 2 (Pre) Aux 1 (Post) 4 Aux 1 (Pre) Group Main 2 3 1 L R Phantom Power 48V Mic...
... 1-2 Aux 3-4 PFL Talkback to Main L-R to Aux 1-2 to Aux 3-4 to Aux 5-6 Talkback Assign MACKIE ONYX 4•BUS BLOCKDIAGRAMM (#010406_DB/DF) HINWEIS: Tasten sind in ihrer standard Position (gelöst) dargestellt. 32 ONYX 4•Bus Aux 2 (Post) Aux 2 (Pre) Aux 1 (Post) Aux 1 (Pre) 4 2 3... Matri to Matrix A to Matrix B to Matrix A to +10dB Level Stereo Return 2 L + (Mono) - EQ jumper jumper preEQ pre- post- ONYX 4•Bus Onyx 4•Bus Blockdiagramm Aux 2 (Post) Aux 2 (Pre) Aux 1 (Post) 4 Aux 1 (Pre) Group Main 2 3 1 L R Phantom Power 48V Mic...