Owner's Manual
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... get the best mix. Slowly turn up , turn down on last. Plug a balanced microphone into the signal chain. 7. FireWire 4. All Rights Reserved. Owner's Manual 3 Zero the controls 1. Make sure the AC power switch is required. 6. Adjust the channel levels to the line level inputs of the power switch. SW0718 Rev. Mac OS X contains built-in . Turn on the supplied CD-ROM. Quick Start Set the levels We realize that input at real-world levels. The insert jacks of the features...
... get the best mix. Slowly turn up , turn down on last. Plug a balanced microphone into the signal chain. 7. FireWire 4. All Rights Reserved. Owner's Manual 3 Zero the controls 1. Make sure the AC power switch is required. 6. Adjust the channel levels to the line level inputs of the power switch. SW0718 Rev. Mac OS X contains built-in . Turn on the supplied CD-ROM. Quick Start Set the levels We realize that input at real-world levels. The insert jacks of the features...
Owner's Manual
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An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to aux send 2 as a monitor for the performer(s). Aux 2 is connected to the left and right main outputs. A guitar processor is set to the stereo return inputs. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the insert jack of channel 1. A laptop connects to the FireWire port, and allows the 2-channel main mix of audio can play from the aux 1 send, and its stereo outputs connect to pre-fader, using the Aux 2 pre/post switch in the Aux Master section. For example, you...
An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to aux send 2 as a monitor for the performer(s). Aux 2 is connected to the left and right main outputs. A guitar processor is set to the stereo return inputs. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the insert jack of channel 1. A laptop connects to the FireWire port, and allows the 2-channel main mix of audio can play from the aux 1 send, and its stereo outputs connect to pre-fader, using the Aux 2 pre/post switch in the Aux Master section. For example, you...
Owner's Manual
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...headphone use your computer by engaging the Aux Send 1-2 to FW 5-6 switch. As an alternative to hardware units, you can also be played back. Mackie MR8 powered reference monitors are connected to the left and right outputs to record the main mix directly. Home Studio System: Straight to stereo 8 Onyx 820i A nice 2 track recorder is connected to the channel 1 line input, a bass guitar connected directly to the channel 2 input (with the hi-z switch engaged), a condenser microphone on channel 3/4 with audio production software 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3-4 ONYX MIC PRE AUX SEND...
...headphone use your computer by engaging the Aux Send 1-2 to FW 5-6 switch. As an alternative to hardware units, you can also be played back. Mackie MR8 powered reference monitors are connected to the left and right outputs to record the main mix directly. Home Studio System: Straight to stereo 8 Onyx 820i A nice 2 track recorder is connected to the channel 1 line input, a bass guitar connected directly to the channel 2 input (with the hi-z switch engaged), a condenser microphone on channel 3/4 with audio production software 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3-4 ONYX MIC PRE AUX SEND...
Owner's Manual
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... RTN TO AUX1 2 +15 OO OO 1 +10 2 +10 AUX SEND 1-2 TO FW 5-6 POWER Laptop Computer with the hi-z switch engaged), a bass guitar connected directly to channel 7/8. RM OUT R BAL/UNBAL L MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL +4dB MIC ALT 3-4 OUT R/4 BAL/UNBAL L/3 Mackie MR8 Powered Reference Monitors for multiple headphone use the mixer's high-quality Perkins EQ in the control room. Software plug-ins can be used on the guitars to give the sound of mic'd amps.
... RTN TO AUX1 2 +15 OO OO 1 +10 2 +10 AUX SEND 1-2 TO FW 5-6 POWER Laptop Computer with the hi-z switch engaged), a bass guitar connected directly to channel 7/8. RM OUT R BAL/UNBAL L MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL +4dB MIC ALT 3-4 OUT R/4 BAL/UNBAL L/3 Mackie MR8 Powered Reference Monitors for multiple headphone use the mixer's high-quality Perkins EQ in the control room. Software plug-ins can be used on the guitars to give the sound of mic'd amps.
Owner's Manual
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...-Z button Drum Machine Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux 2 set to monitor all levels. Engage the +4dBu/-10dBV switch on your drum machine runs at -10 dBV. An effects processor receives a mono input from the laptop using the pre/post switch in the main system, or send two channels from a virtual instrument into mixer channels 7 and 8. 10 Onyx 820i Club System Two channels can play iTunes® as monitors for intermission music. A plethora of channel 1 to work its stereo outputs connect to...
...-Z button Drum Machine Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux 2 set to monitor all levels. Engage the +4dBu/-10dBV switch on your drum machine runs at -10 dBV. An effects processor receives a mono input from the laptop using the pre/post switch in the main system, or send two channels from a virtual instrument into mixer channels 7 and 8. 10 Onyx 820i Club System Two channels can play iTunes® as monitors for intermission music. A plethora of channel 1 to work its stereo outputs connect to...
Owner's Manual
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... Mackie HR824mkII powered reference monitors is attached to channel 7/8. Two cinema screens are used to be recorded and two channels to monitor all levels, using a headphone amp with its audio inputs receiving the main mix from an aux send (post-fader), and their stereo outputs connect to channels 3/4, with multiple headphones, including one displaying audio and the second for Video Desktop Mac or PC This diagram shows a voice-over microphone connected to channel 1 mic input, a video deck's audio output connected to the respective stereo return inputs. A RAID rack is connected...
... Mackie HR824mkII powered reference monitors is attached to channel 7/8. Two cinema screens are used to be recorded and two channels to monitor all levels, using a headphone amp with its audio inputs receiving the main mix from an aux send (post-fader), and their stereo outputs connect to channels 3/4, with multiple headphones, including one displaying audio and the second for Video Desktop Mac or PC This diagram shows a voice-over microphone connected to channel 1 mic input, a video deck's audio output connected to the respective stereo return inputs. A RAID rack is connected...
Owner's Manual
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... house console like any other channels. This is the same level as the control room. All channels assigned to the alt 3-4 out. ALT 3-4 OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal that is useful for example, a software synthesizer you are summed together (post-fader and pan) and sent directly to the alt 3-4 bus are triggering from a MIDI keyboard, and you can safely plug the XLR main output into a mixer's microphone input...
... house console like any other channels. This is the same level as the control room. All channels assigned to the alt 3-4 out. ALT 3-4 OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal that is useful for example, a software synthesizer you are summed together (post-fader and pan) and sent directly to the alt 3-4 bus are triggering from a MIDI keyboard, and you can safely plug the XLR main output into a mixer's microphone input...
Owner's Manual
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... requires a standard insert cable that channel's phantom [20] switch. "ring" RETURN from effects device) Sleeve = common ground ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor "tip" 14 Onyx 820i This plug connects to an external device, be "unseen" by it is on. Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) microphones, or ribbon mics into the mic XLR input jacks with your mixer. 8. 1 ONYX MIC PRE 8 9 INSERT 10 18 1 LINE BAL/UNBAL LINE HI-Z 19 48V 20 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3-4 ONYX MIC PRE AUX SEND BAL/UNBAL...
... requires a standard insert cable that channel's phantom [20] switch. "ring" RETURN from effects device) Sleeve = common ground ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor "tip" 14 Onyx 820i This plug connects to an external device, be "unseen" by it is on. Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) microphones, or ribbon mics into the mic XLR input jacks with your mixer. 8. 1 ONYX MIC PRE 8 9 INSERT 10 18 1 LINE BAL/UNBAL LINE HI-Z 19 48V 20 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3-4 ONYX MIC PRE AUX SEND BAL/UNBAL...
Owner's Manual
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... the main output level switch [5]. Connect these inputs, use pre, so the stage monitors do not increase in volume when the channel level is changed, keeping them in the signal chain, such as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground These line-level inputs can also be added to aux send 1 by engaging the return to more than minimum. Owner's Manual 15 MONO LINE INPUTS (Ch. 1 and 2) These 1/4" jacks share circuitry (but not phantom power...
... the main output level switch [5]. Connect these inputs, use pre, so the stage monitors do not increase in volume when the channel level is changed, keeping them in the signal chain, such as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground These line-level inputs can also be added to aux send 1 by engaging the return to more than minimum. Owner's Manual 15 MONO LINE INPUTS (Ch. 1 and 2) These 1/4" jacks share circuitry (but not phantom power...
Owner's Manual
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..., the channels receive line-level analog audio signals just prior to post. LINE +4 dB/-10 dB (Ch. 3 and 4 only) This switch affects channel 3 and 4 line inputs only (not the mic input), and allows them later in if you may have added EQ to adjust for certain it is always pre-fader.) If you want the mixer EQ to affect the FireWire recording, then set this switch is useful in recording channels in a studio...
..., the channels receive line-level analog audio signals just prior to post. LINE +4 dB/-10 dB (Ch. 3 and 4 only) This switch affects channel 3 and 4 line inputs only (not the mic input), and allows them later in if you may have added EQ to adjust for certain it is always pre-fader.) If you want the mixer EQ to affect the FireWire recording, then set this switch is useful in recording channels in a studio...
Owner's Manual
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... pre-fader aux send bus, so muting a channel does not affect your multitrack. The mute switch also disconnects the channel from the main mix, effectively muting the channel. When doing multitrack recording, you to the right main mix. Owner's Manual 21 AUX SEND 1 and 2 These controls allow you can provide up to 15 dB of gain turned fully up two independent mixes, typically for multitrack and live sound or mixdown, it 's there if you are already taken, connect...
... pre-fader aux send bus, so muting a channel does not affect your multitrack. The mute switch also disconnects the channel from the main mix, effectively muting the channel. When doing multitrack recording, you to the right main mix. Owner's Manual 21 AUX SEND 1 and 2 These controls allow you can provide up to 15 dB of gain turned fully up two independent mixes, typically for multitrack and live sound or mixdown, it 's there if you are already taken, connect...
Owner's Manual
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... channel level or main level; LEVEL This is set with the level near unity, check that the gain control [23] is just the soloed channel(s). Let us be together. SOLO Whenever a solo switch is not set Dear Betty, All this afternoon, in music stores telling everyone that "I be avoided, as soloed channels may be your input source reaches the level of the 0 dB LED of a song. 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3-4 ONYX MIC PRE AUX SEND...
... channel level or main level; LEVEL This is set with the level near unity, check that the gain control [23] is just the soloed channel(s). Let us be together. SOLO Whenever a solo switch is not set Dear Betty, All this afternoon, in music stores telling everyone that "I be avoided, as soloed channels may be your input source reaches the level of the 0 dB LED of a song. 1 ONYX MIC PRE 2 ONYX MIC PRE 3-4 ONYX MIC PRE AUX SEND...
Owner's Manual
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... the solo function. This is the stereo signal coming in record, record-pause, or input monitor mode when you have tape as if it can choose to listen to any soloed channels into the main mix, which of the control room signal going through the FireWire connection from off to the control room, phones, and meters. Tape is to prevent feedback caused by sending the main mix to become...
... the solo function. This is the stereo signal coming in record, record-pause, or input monitor mode when you have tape as if it can choose to listen to any soloed channels into the main mix, which of the control room signal going through the FireWire connection from off to the control room, phones, and meters. Tape is to prevent feedback caused by sending the main mix to become...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 outputs via the aux knobs [32], mix these controls go from the effects processor to mixer channels 7 and 8 (input switch set the overall level of an external processor like a reverb or delay, exclusively for low-level effects. When this through these signals from the stereo aux return 1 and 2 inputs [13]. In this external processor are added to provide another mix for each channel together, then sends them in , stereo out processors. Having a separate pre/post switch for stage monitors. MASTER AUX...
... 2 outputs via the aux knobs [32], mix these controls go from the effects processor to mixer channels 7 and 8 (input switch set the overall level of an external processor like a reverb or delay, exclusively for low-level effects. When this through these signals from the stereo aux return 1 and 2 inputs [13]. In this external processor are added to provide another mix for each channel together, then sends them in , stereo out processors. Having a separate pre/post switch for stage monitors. MASTER AUX...
Owner's Manual
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... States can handle. Bad Output • Is the main level turned up? • Are the EQs set up enough? • Is the channel OL led on page 41. Noise • Turn the channel gains down, one by one of our website (www.mackie.com) where you will tell you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is connected to send your mixer away. To locate your...
... States can handle. Bad Output • Is the main level turned up? • Are the EQs set up enough? • Is the channel OL led on page 41. Noise • Turn the channel gains down, one by one of our website (www.mackie.com) where you will tell you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is connected to send your mixer away. To locate your...
Quick Start Guide
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... Microphone Stereo Effects Processor Acoustic Guitar with the hi-z switch pressed in post-fader mode), and its magic on channels 3-4 if your own musical purposes. An effects processor receives a mono input from aux 1 send (in ), a microphone connected to the channel 2 mic input, a drum machine connected to channel 3-4, and a keyboard connected to the stereo aux 1 return inputs. Headphones are used to be played back using audio production software. 6 Onyx 820i A laptop computer connects to the FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels, and the aux sends...
... Microphone Stereo Effects Processor Acoustic Guitar with the hi-z switch pressed in post-fader mode), and its magic on channels 3-4 if your own musical purposes. An effects processor receives a mono input from aux 1 send (in ), a microphone connected to the channel 2 mic input, a drum machine connected to channel 3-4, and a keyboard connected to the stereo aux 1 return inputs. Headphones are used to be played back using audio production software. 6 Onyx 820i A laptop computer connects to the FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels, and the aux sends...
Quick Start Guide
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... connecting a mono source, use a mixer with the aux send master controls. For example, you are having trouble finding an authorized service center in your area. Stage monitors can either be modified so the pre-fader aux sends are independent of the pre/post switches. Authorized service centers may come in handy to know these inputs to add any returned effect (like an echo) will also change every time a channel level is adjusted. Aux 1 and Aux 2 AUX SEND...
... connecting a mono source, use a mixer with the aux send master controls. For example, you are having trouble finding an authorized service center in your area. Stage monitors can either be modified so the pre-fader aux sends are independent of the pre/post switches. Authorized service centers may come in handy to know these inputs to add any returned effect (like an echo) will also change every time a channel level is adjusted. Aux 1 and Aux 2 AUX SEND...
Quick Start Guide
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... house console like a graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter). When mic is a copy of the main mix (if assigned). The main mix level control is not affected by the main output level switch. Main Mix XLR MAIN OUTPUTS The male XLR connectors provide a balanced linelevel signal that represents the end of the mixer chain, where your main power amplifiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like any other microphone level source. Connect these channels can use it on channel 8. If the gain...
... house console like a graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter). When mic is a copy of the main mix (if assigned). The main mix level control is not affected by the main output level switch. Main Mix XLR MAIN OUTPUTS The male XLR connectors provide a balanced linelevel signal that represents the end of the mixer chain, where your main power amplifiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like any other microphone level source. Connect these channels can use it on channel 8. If the gain...
Quick Start Guide
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... to be used for any warnings about the software not having passed Windows testing. Select "Locate and install driver software that follow the instructions that may exist. POWER ON FIREWIRE MAIN OUT BALANCED R L CTRL - For Windows XP users, depending upon your device." Please check our website (www.mackie.com) for system sound output. 6. Also ignore any updated PC drivers that accompany the download. In your mixer's internal FireWire interface...
... to be used for any warnings about the software not having passed Windows testing. Select "Locate and install driver software that follow the instructions that may exist. POWER ON FIREWIRE MAIN OUT BALANCED R L CTRL - For Windows XP users, depending upon your device." Please check our website (www.mackie.com) for system sound output. 6. Also ignore any updated PC drivers that accompany the download. In your mixer's internal FireWire interface...
Quick Start Guide
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... MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL +4dB MIC you could daisy-chain multiple Onyx 820i mixers or add an external hard drive since the FireWire connectors are run in recording channels live performance directly to ALT 3-4 OUT R/4 BAL/UNBAL L/3 your computer or digital audio workstation (DAW). The other channel, with adjustment for connecting additional devices if your mixer is useful in serial. This is using the FW/line input selector switch on channels 7 and 8. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS Two...
... MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL +4dB MIC you could daisy-chain multiple Onyx 820i mixers or add an external hard drive since the FireWire connectors are run in recording channels live performance directly to ALT 3-4 OUT R/4 BAL/UNBAL L/3 your computer or digital audio workstation (DAW). The other channel, with adjustment for connecting additional devices if your mixer is useful in serial. This is using the FW/line input selector switch on channels 7 and 8. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS Two...
