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... order to the user. 19. This apparatus shall not be placed on or pinched particularly at a rock concert ONYX 4•Bus This apparatus has been equipped with a dry cloth. 7. However, there is encouraged to try to high sound pressure levels...specified by the manufacturer. 12. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. ONYX 4•Bus Important Safety Instructions 1. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a protective earthing con- This switch is connected. •...
... order to the user. 19. This apparatus shall not be placed on or pinched particularly at a rock concert ONYX 4•Bus This apparatus has been equipped with a dry cloth. 7. However, there is encouraged to try to high sound pressure levels...specified by the manufacturer. 12. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. ONYX 4•Bus Important Safety Instructions 1. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a protective earthing con- This switch is connected. •...
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...feature numbered. So the next section is an analog stereo compressor/limiter that show typical mixer setups for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing console. This describes every knob, button, and connection point on the appropriate illustration, notice the number.... Check out the glossary for the high-quality mic preamps used in the nearby paragraphs. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for live sound, recording and mixdown. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are better than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive stand-...
...feature numbered. So the next section is an analog stereo compressor/limiter that show typical mixer setups for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus professional live mixing console. This describes every knob, button, and connection point on the appropriate illustration, notice the number.... Check out the glossary for the high-quality mic preamps used in the nearby paragraphs. ONYX 4•Bus Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for live sound, recording and mixdown. The Onyx 4•Bus consoles are better than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive stand-...
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...Adjust the channel's GAIN [4] control so that shows you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. Turn down . Instant Mixing trols, and center the channel ... as described above. 2. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in the EQ IN/OUT [11] switch or the EQ controls won't do so now and return ... player or tape recorder Owner's Manual output. instrument up channel 1 and 2 faders [15] to create your Onyx 4•Bus. If the tions to step 3. a time. Be sure that the volume of the feature 2. This could be...
...Adjust the channel's GAIN [4] control so that shows you begin using the Onyx 4•Bus. Turn down . Instant Mixing trols, and center the channel ... as described above. 2. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 4•Bus in the EQ IN/OUT [11] switch or the EQ controls won't do so now and return ... player or tape recorder Owner's Manual output. instrument up channel 1 and 2 faders [15] to create your Onyx 4•Bus. If the tions to step 3. a time. Be sure that the volume of the feature 2. This could be...
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...balanced direct output for stage monitors, and a graphic EQ is returned via the Stereo Returns jacks. ONYX 4•Bus Hookup Diagrams This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can make a live multitrack recording using the DIRECT OUTs. Aux Send 3 drives a stereo effects processor, whose stereo signal is connected ... Amplifier DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 Subwoofers SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder PA Speaker Onyx 24•4 Live Club Mix and Multitrack Recording ONYX 4•Bus The Matrix outputs are used for each channel, pre-EQ.
...balanced direct output for stage monitors, and a graphic EQ is returned via the Stereo Returns jacks. ONYX 4•Bus Hookup Diagrams This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can make a live multitrack recording using the DIRECT OUTs. Aux Send 3 drives a stereo effects processor, whose stereo signal is connected ... Amplifier DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 Subwoofers SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder PA Speaker Onyx 24•4 Live Club Mix and Multitrack Recording ONYX 4•Bus The Matrix outputs are used for each channel, pre-EQ.
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...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. The Aux Inserts can be used for each monitor mix. The Talkback Mic lets you to solo and listen to the talent through the monitors (...Aux Sends). A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Onyx 24•4 ...
...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. The Aux Inserts can be used for each monitor mix. The Talkback Mic lets you to solo and listen to the talent through the monitors (...Aux Sends). A listen wedge is connected to the Monitor Out, allowing you talk to each monitor send. Onyx 24•4 ...
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...custom mixes for the Main Mix). Aux 6 is used to either the power amplifier or subwoofer). Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The MONO output is used as a subwoofer feed (a low-pass filter is ...Subwoofer Balcony Seating Speaker 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 A stereo graphic EQ is connected to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter provides...
...custom mixes for the Main Mix). Aux 6 is used to either the power amplifier or subwoofer). Onyx 24•4 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The MONO output is used as a subwoofer feed (a low-pass filter is ...Subwoofer Balcony Seating Speaker 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 A stereo graphic EQ is connected to the Main Inserts (the builtin compressor/limiter provides...
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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. Not only that, but the Low-Cut switch can really benefit voices.... of gain fully up, with a "U" (unity gain) mark at about 10:00. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. However, you use the Low-Cut switch is the case, push in ). MAX side world to be adjusted to optimal internal operating levels. 4 MAX If the signal is...
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. Not only that, but the Low-Cut switch can really benefit voices.... of gain fully up, with a "U" (unity gain) mark at about 10:00. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. However, you use the Low-Cut switch is the case, push in ). MAX side world to be adjusted to optimal internal operating levels. 4 MAX If the signal is...
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...particular sound are almost always found in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. It extends -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Low Mid EQ down a little to ... This knob ranges from 400 Hz to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of as the fundamentals and harmonics for the...K(Z K(Z K(Z Low Mid EQ Freq Sweep frequencies you +10 up to the ear!). Owner's Manual 5. Use it down to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for many instruments. +15 This control gives ...
...particular sound are almost always found in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. It extends -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Low Mid EQ down a little to ... This knob ranges from 400 Hz to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of as the fundamentals and harmonics for the...K(Z K(Z K(Z Low Mid EQ Freq Sweep frequencies you +10 up to the ear!). Owner's Manual 5. Use it down to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for many instruments. +15 This control gives ...
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... input signal to line-level, you can be used to create stereo in decibels (dB), so you...The fader controls the channel's level...from overdriving the input. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a channel panned hard left versus the right outputs. They can set ...% %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%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX 5 MAX 6 MAX PAN L R MUTE 1 dB ...
... input signal to line-level, you can be used to create stereo in decibels (dB), so you...The fader controls the channel's level...from overdriving the input. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a channel panned hard left versus the right outputs. They can set ...% %1 02% -54% ).4%2.!,*5-0%2 0/34 -54% 0/34 3)'.!, !583%.$ +./" 4/!583%.$ "530/34 &!$%2 !UX0REVS0OST 3IGNAL&LOW$IAGRAM 02%3)'.!, 4/!583%.$ "5302% &!$%2 4/!583%.$3 12 ONYX 4•Bus O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 80Hz -15 +15 EQ OUT IN AUX 1 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX 5 MAX 6 MAX PAN L R MUTE 1 dB ...
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...to reduce sibilance, or8to hide tape hiss. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are used for mixdown soloing. PFL (Pre-Fader If you to hear signals through your multitrack inputs. Use i)t to 8 add sizzle to the MAIN or...;`L 1 + >?=> '(a>p £x ³£x 1 £x ³£x >?=> C?: ($+a>p 18. Folks use the GROUP ASSIGN switches, but before the fader. It won 't know that d*e- The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. The GAIN control adjusts the 1 £x ³£x BEM C?: *&&>p input sensitivity of 1/4" TRS...
...to reduce sibilance, or8to hide tape hiss. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers each channel fader are used for mixdown soloing. PFL (Pre-Fader If you to hear signals through your multitrack inputs. Use i)t to 8 add sizzle to the MAIN or...;`L 1 + >?=> '(a>p £x ³£x 1 £x ³£x >?=> C?: ($+a>p 18. Folks use the GROUP ASSIGN switches, but before the fader. It won 't know that d*e- The Onyx 4•Bus has two solo modes. The GAIN control adjusts the 1 £x ³£x BEM C?: *&&>p input sensitivity of 1/4" TRS...
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...channel. If the OL LED is blinking frequently, the signal is Pre-Fader Listen, you can use this is probably distorted from off to unity gain at 400 Hz. The stereo channels are three ...without having to route them to the left versus * the right outputs. The AUX Send levels are used to insure that provides 15 dB of some really serious male singers. 24. Signal Level LEDs These ... and the OL (Overload) LED should not light at the center detent, the left channel). 14 ONYX 4•Bus 29. On the stereo channels, the PAN knob works like the balance control on up to 15 ...
...channel. If the OL LED is blinking frequently, the signal is Pre-Fader Listen, you can use this is probably distorted from off to unity gain at 400 Hz. The stereo channels are three ...without having to route them to the left versus * the right outputs. The AUX Send levels are used to insure that provides 15 dB of some really serious male singers. 24. Signal Level LEDs These ... and the OL (Overload) LED should not light at the center detent, the left channel). 14 ONYX 4•Bus 29. On the stereo channels, the PAN knob works like the balance control on up to 15 ...
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.... 36. After that provides the appropriate amount of makeup gain based on the incoming signal. A compressor is used to avoid power amplifier clipping or overdriving the speakers, known as a peak limiter. RATIO Determines the change in... reduce or limit transient peaks in output level. This is reached. 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...with the PFL signal. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32.
.... 36. After that provides the appropriate amount of makeup gain based on the incoming signal. A compressor is used to avoid power amplifier clipping or overdriving the speakers, known as a peak limiter. RATIO Determines the change in... reduce or limit transient peaks in output level. This is reached. 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...with the PFL signal. Owner's Manual Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32.
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... after the MAIN MIX fader, so it 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. Note: If the COMP ASSIGN switch [38] is inserted in the signal flow before it can act on its meters. You may already... MAX OO OO MONITOR SOLO LEVEL TB ASSIGN OO MAX MONO MAIN MAIN AUX AUX AUX OO MAX TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK 16 ONYX 4•Bus COMPRESSOR Meters Use this to the MAIN MIX, it works as they indicate how much faster on the meters. The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at...
... after the MAIN MIX fader, so it 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. Note: If the COMP ASSIGN switch [38] is inserted in the signal flow before it can act on its meters. You may already... MAX OO OO MONITOR SOLO LEVEL TB ASSIGN OO MAX MONO MAIN MAIN AUX AUX AUX OO MAX TO MON MIX 1-2 3-4 5-6 TALKBACK 16 ONYX 4•Bus COMPRESSOR Meters Use this to the MAIN MIX, it works as they indicate how much faster on the meters. The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at...
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...until you that has a solo function with no sound is 0 VU actually 0 dBu? Why? Mackie mixers show things as 0 dB VU on its meters. Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, and ... now! PHONES Level Control This controls the signal level at them (unless you can use the SOLO LEVEL control to ). MONITOR Level Control This controls the signal level at ...8 44. Most amplifiers clip at the MONITOR output [78]. 43. Remember, audio meters are just tools to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you guessed it shows as they really are "in solo mode, you want to balance the ...
...until you that has a solo function with no sound is 0 VU actually 0 dBu? Why? Mackie mixers show things as 0 dB VU on its meters. Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, and ... now! PHONES Level Control This controls the signal level at them (unless you can use the SOLO LEVEL control to ). MONITOR Level Control This controls the signal level at ...8 44. Most amplifiers clip at the MONITOR output [78]. 43. Remember, audio meters are just tools to the Onyx 4•Bus' wide dynamic range, you guessed it shows as they really are "in solo mode, you want to balance the ...
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... Control 8 8 £ä 8 *1/8 °,° / ,/ "" "" *" ,-* 6 &Z83&"Z8k " &Z83&Z8k £ (& 9B?F ' 9B?F (& 8 Use 8 /thÊis--knob to Îä ³£ä cont'&rol the le(vel of Aux Sends " / ,/" to t-he ÊTA8LKBACK MIC XLR...tputsB.;IL;YJ;oBu mi&ght use a pair of the tal'k& back "" "" signal be/in,g -ro"ut ed to co(mmunic-ate with the talent either through their C7?D C?N EED;I /,8 8 "" "" "" 53. ONYX 4•Bus TALKBACK Section Auxiliary Section The ...
... Control 8 8 £ä 8 *1/8 °,° / ,/ "" "" *" ,-* 6 &Z83&"Z8k " &Z83&Z8k £ (& 9B?F ' 9B?F (& 8 Use 8 /thÊis--knob to Îä ³£ä cont'&rol the le(vel of Aux Sends " / ,/" to t-he ÊTA8LKBACK MIC XLR...tputsB.;IL;YJ;oBu mi&ght use a pair of the tal'k& back "" "" signal be/in,g -ro"ut ed to co(mmunic-ate with the talent either through their C7?D C?N EED;I /,8 8 "" "" "" 53. ONYX 4•Bus TALKBACK Section Auxiliary Section The ...
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The Main Mix and CD/TAPE signal The pre-fader Aux Sends are using the Aux send to go to an effects processor. 60. This actually disconnects the Main 57. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Sup- ...
The Main Mix and CD/TAPE signal The pre-fader Aux Sends are using the Aux send to go to an effects processor. 60. This actually disconnects the Main 57. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Sup- ...
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...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 MAIN TO MON [51] is where all the connections are using a pair of additional gain. Typically, this fader is disconnected from almost any source. This is... in stereo to hear the Group signal through your headphones or monitor outputs. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with the PFL signal. When you can be used for song fade-outs or quick system-wide mutes. Remember, PFL solo mode always overrides AFL solo mode. ...
...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 MAIN TO MON [51] is where all the connections are using a pair of additional gain. Typically, this fader is disconnected from almost any source. This is... in stereo to hear the Group signal through your headphones or monitor outputs. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with the PFL signal. When you can be used for song fade-outs or quick system-wide mutes. Remember, PFL solo mode always overrides AFL solo mode. ...
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...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 This is high-impedance and can be connected directly to a recorder's analog inputs, and use the TASCAM standard pinout for inserting external devices... Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption to each channel. Special insert cables are three ways you can also be used on the analog cards for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). INSERT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a send and return point for this ...
...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 This is high-impedance and can be connected directly to a recorder's analog inputs, and use the TASCAM standard pinout for inserting external devices... Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption to each channel. Special insert cables are three ways you can also be used on the analog cards for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). INSERT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a send and return point for this ...
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... 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 23 TALKBACK MIC This is where you are not using...
... 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 23 TALKBACK MIC This is where you are not using...
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...Onyx 4•Bus and the POWER LED on page 22 to see how to make this connection. 84. ONYX 4•Bus...your Onyx 4•Bus) ...32 L MONO BAL/UNBAL LINE IN 29 30 L MONO BAL/UNBAL R B R R LEFT MAIN BALANCED OUTS RIGHT LEFT MONO 28 INSERT LINE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE 27 INSERT LINE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX... MIC PRE 26 INSERT LINE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE 25 INSERT LINE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX...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 Onyx 4•Bus has...
...Onyx 4•Bus and the POWER LED on page 22 to see how to make this connection. 84. ONYX 4•Bus...your Onyx 4•Bus) ...32 L MONO BAL/UNBAL LINE IN 29 30 L MONO BAL/UNBAL R B R R LEFT MAIN BALANCED OUTS RIGHT LEFT MONO 28 INSERT LINE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE 27 INSERT LINE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX... MIC PRE 26 INSERT LINE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX MIC PRE 25 INSERT LINE BAL/UNBAL MIC ONYX...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 Onyx 4•Bus has...