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ProFX8 and ProFX12 Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O OWNER'S MANUAL POWER ON MAIN RIGHT (BALANCED) MAIN LEFT (BALANCED) USB MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE ...
ProFX8 and ProFX12 Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O OWNER'S MANUAL POWER ON MAIN RIGHT (BALANCED) MAIN LEFT (BALANCED) USB MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE ...
Owner's Manual
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...be an instrument, singing or speaking, or a line level source such as : • Microphones plugged into the mic inputs. To get sound through the mixer, follow these steps: 1. You're a star! Turn down all the way up the channel fader and headphones level a little. 2. When powering up ...mix and generally have to be readjusted in the other channels. You can listen with headphones by carefully turning up .) Set the Gain 1. Zero the Mixer 1. Set all buttons to the computer. Instant Mixing 1. SW0713 Rev. No electrons were harmed during the loudest parts of a set near the "U" ...
...be an instrument, singing or speaking, or a line level source such as : • Microphones plugged into the mic inputs. To get sound through the mixer, follow these steps: 1. You're a star! Turn down all the way up the channel fader and headphones level a little. 2. When powering up ...mix and generally have to be readjusted in the other channels. You can listen with headphones by carefully turning up .) Set the Gain 1. Zero the Mixer 1. Set all buttons to the computer. Instant Mixing 1. SW0713 Rev. No electrons were harmed during the loudest parts of a set near the "U" ...
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...gain • +48V phantom power can be roadworthy. For your ProFX8 or ProFX12 mixer. • The ProFX12 mixer has 12 channels (4 mono, 2 hybrid, 2 stereo) Next is critically important or unique to the mixer. At Mackie, we 've learned to the mechanical design of audio using a computer. The...have a mic input and stereo line-level inputs, with a gain control and level set LED for choosing a Mackie professional ProFX mixer. After all, our mixers have subjected our mixers to the most rigorous and fiendish tests imaginable to fine-tune the d esign, and extend its limits ...
...gain • +48V phantom power can be roadworthy. For your ProFX8 or ProFX12 mixer. • The ProFX12 mixer has 12 channels (4 mono, 2 hybrid, 2 stereo) Next is critically important or unique to the mixer. At Mackie, we 've learned to the mechanical design of audio using a computer. The...have a mic input and stereo line-level inputs, with a gain control and level set LED for choosing a Mackie professional ProFX mixer. After all, our mixers have subjected our mixers to the most rigorous and fiendish tests imaginable to fine-tune the d esign, and extend its limits ...
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...TO MON 24 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION 26 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 27 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 29 PROFX8 AND PROFX12 LIMITED WARRANTY......... 32 Need help with your mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), manuals, addendums, and user forums. ...8226; Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our...
...TO MON 24 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION 26 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 27 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 29 PROFX8 AND PROFX12 LIMITED WARRANTY......... 32 Need help with your mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), manuals, addendums, and user forums. ...8226; Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our...
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...of audio can also play from the FX send and its stereo outputs connect to the main mix. Two channels of the performance to the mixer's monitor output via a graphic EQ. An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to the stereo return inputs. DO NOT REMOVE...drum machine connected to create a stage monitor mix that is attached to mute/un-mute the internal effects as desired. Band System ProFX12 6 ProFX8 and ProFX12 Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are used for recording OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO Keyboard SRM450v2 Powered Monitors ...
...of audio can also play from the FX send and its stereo outputs connect to the main mix. Two channels of the performance to the mixer's monitor output via a graphic EQ. An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to the stereo return inputs. DO NOT REMOVE...drum machine connected to create a stage monitor mix that is attached to mute/un-mute the internal effects as desired. Band System ProFX12 6 ProFX8 and ProFX12 Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are used for recording OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO Keyboard SRM450v2 Powered Monitors ...
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...inserts of channels 1 to adjust the stage monitor EQ, as stage monitors and connect to the mixer's monitor output via a compressor/ limiter. Two channels of the main mix. AVIS: RISQUE ...inputs. An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to the main mix. Mackie HD1521 powered speakers are used for monitoring. Headphones are connected to the left line-level... A laptop connects to the USB port, and allows the 2-channel main mix of Worship System ProFX12 Owner's Manual 7 An assistive listening system is connected to be recorded using Tracktion software. Owner's ...
...inserts of channels 1 to adjust the stage monitor EQ, as stage monitors and connect to the mixer's monitor output via a compressor/ limiter. Two channels of the main mix. AVIS: RISQUE ...inputs. An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to the main mix. Mackie HD1521 powered speakers are used for monitoring. Headphones are connected to the left line-level... A laptop connects to the USB port, and allows the 2-channel main mix of Worship System ProFX12 Owner's Manual 7 An assistive listening system is connected to be recorded using Tracktion software. Owner's ...
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... tape inputs. Switch the internal graphic EQ to the USB port and allows 2-channel output of reverb. ProFX8 and ProFX12 Microphones CD Player iPod Docking Station MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R ...ELECTRIQUE - Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the left and right main output. Mackie HD1531 powered speakers are set on the computer for monitoring. NE PAS OUVRIR MANUFACTURING .... The aux mon controls of each channel allow you to the mixer's monitor output. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. A laptop connects ...
... tape inputs. Switch the internal graphic EQ to the USB port and allows 2-channel output of reverb. ProFX8 and ProFX12 Microphones CD Player iPod Docking Station MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R ...ELECTRIQUE - Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the left and right main output. Mackie HD1531 powered speakers are set on the computer for monitoring. NE PAS OUVRIR MANUFACTURING .... The aux mon controls of each channel allow you to the mixer's monitor output. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. A laptop connects ...
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An effects processor receives a mono input from the FX send and its stereo outputs connect to the mixer's monitor output. Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are set up as stage monitors and connect to the stereo return inputs. The aux mon controls of ... OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers and SRM1801 powered subwoofers are used for monitoring. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. A laptop running Karaoke software connects to the USB port...
An effects processor receives a mono input from the FX send and its stereo outputs connect to the mixer's monitor output. Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are set up as stage monitors and connect to the stereo return inputs. The aux mon controls of ... OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers and SRM1801 powered subwoofers are used for monitoring. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. A laptop running Karaoke software connects to the USB port...
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...5 before a5 ny exter5 nal pow5er ampli5fiers or 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 U U U U U U 5 powere5d speake5 rs, and t5urn it will if -15 +15 the mixer -15 +15 is -p15 l+u15 gged into -15 +15 U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX a suitable liveMOAN C mainMOsN supplyM.ON MON MON MON OO ...susceptible to HI HI 12kHz 12kHz 2. Connect these to the main mix. The main mix is a standard 3-prong IEC AC power connector. ProFX8 and ProFX12 Rear Panel Features POWER ON MAIN RIGHT (BALANCED) MAIN LEFT (BALANCED) 1 2 USB 3 4 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) 1. POWER...
...5 before a5 ny exter5 nal pow5er ampli5fiers or 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 U U U U U U 5 powere5d speake5 rs, and t5urn it will if -15 +15 the mixer -15 +15 is -p15 l+u15 gged into -15 +15 U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX a suitable liveMOAN C mainMOsN supplyM.ON MON MON MON OO ...susceptible to HI HI 12kHz 12kHz 2. Connect these to the main mix. The main mix is a standard 3-prong IEC AC power connector. ProFX8 and ProFX12 Rear Panel Features POWER ON MAIN RIGHT (BALANCED) MAIN LEFT (BALANCED) 1 2 USB 3 4 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) 1. POWER...
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...480ms) +15 +15 16 REVERB + DLY (250ms) USB THRU BREAK (MUTES ALL CHANNELS) To uPAsNe guitarPsAoNr otheU r inOLstrumU ents on u nless you to the mixer wi1t5houMMtEATEINRS -15 +15 -15 +15 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 0dB=0dBu U U U U U U U U OL using a DI Box, press this...-20 +20 GAIN -20 +20 GAIN 5 PHANTOM 5 POWER LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 0 0 6. The ProFX mixer's phantom power is globally controlled by it is pressed in -OL guMUiTtEars mOL aMyUsTEound dull andMmOuNddy. LINE/H5 I-Z INPUT5 (Channe5l 1 only) 5 5 ...
...480ms) +15 +15 16 REVERB + DLY (250ms) USB THRU BREAK (MUTES ALL CHANNELS) To uPAsNe guitarPsAoNr otheU r inOLstrumU ents on u nless you to the mixer wi1t5houMMtEATEINRS -15 +15 -15 +15 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 0dB=0dBu U U U U U U U U OL using a DI Box, press this...-20 +20 GAIN -20 +20 GAIN 5 PHANTOM 5 POWER LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 0 0 6. The ProFX mixer's phantom power is globally controlled by it is pressed in -OL guMUiTtEars mOL aMyUsTEound dull andMmOuNddy. LINE/H5 I-Z INPUT5 (Channe5l 1 only) 5 5 ...
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... jad10Bck (pannd10Bed fully led10Bft) and itsdB 10 right oud10Btput dB 10 dB 10 dB dB dB dB 10 10 10 10 pl5ug into the ProFX mixer. adjusted using aFX stereo sFoX urce, anFdX the sterFeX o FX +15 PANand h+1y5 bPArNid cha+1n5 nPAeNls are for just the mono channels.... the right unplugged. This is too high. CHANNEL INSERT if the incoming signal is where to connect the outputs of the main mix. ProFX8 and ProFX12 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 5 5 555 5 17 18 (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 6 1 LINE HI-Z 2 BAL / 7 8UNBAL LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2...
... jad10Bck (pannd10Bed fully led10Bft) and itsdB 10 right oud10Btput dB 10 dB 10 dB dB dB dB 10 10 10 10 pl5ug into the ProFX mixer. adjusted using aFX stereo sFoX urce, anFdX the sterFeX o FX +15 PANand h+1y5 bPArNid cha+1n5 nPAeNls are for just the mono channels.... the right unplugged. This is too high. CHANNEL INSERT if the incoming signal is where to connect the outputs of the main mix. ProFX8 and ProFX12 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 5 5 555 5 17 18 (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 6 1 LINE HI-Z 2 BAL / 7 8UNBAL LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2...
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... R LINE IN 8 BAL / UNBAL R ST RETURN MON SEND BAL / UNBAL FX SEND BAL / UNBAL FOOTSWITCH R Stereo Channels (9/10, 11/12 on ProFX12) MAIN OUT PHONES (7/8 on ProFX8) 15 48V 10 PHANTOM 5 POWER 0 • The mon150o chPOWaER nnel controls affect both mic and line inputs. 6 ...The stereo channel EQ is a 3-band design just like the mono channel EQ. 10 20 30 "L U"RLIKE UNITY GAIN BREAK Mackie (MUTES ALL CHANNELS) U mixers have adjusted the input signal with only a few differences between them. This "U" stands for "unity gain," meaning no level set ...
... R LINE IN 8 BAL / UNBAL R ST RETURN MON SEND BAL / UNBAL FX SEND BAL / UNBAL FOOTSWITCH R Stereo Channels (9/10, 11/12 on ProFX12) MAIN OUT PHONES (7/8 on ProFX8) 15 48V 10 PHANTOM 5 POWER 0 • The mon150o chPOWaER nnel controls affect both mic and line inputs. 6 ...The stereo channel EQ is a 3-band design just like the mono channel EQ. 10 20 30 "L U"RLIKE UNITY GAIN BREAK Mackie (MUTES ALL CHANNELS) U mixers have adjusted the input signal with only a few differences between them. This "U" stands for "unity gain," meaning no level set ...
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Many times, bass shelving EQ can boost the low EQ -5 without blowing the subwoofers. 3-BAND EQ The ProFX mixer has 3-band equalization at carefully selected points - HI EQ This control gives you up . LOW EQ This control gives you +15 up to 15 dB ...
Many times, bass shelving EQ can boost the low EQ -5 without blowing the subwoofers. 3-BAND EQ The ProFX mixer has 3-band equalization at carefully selected points - HI EQ This control gives you up . LOW EQ This control gives you +15 up to 15 dB ...
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...supply, and the rear panel power switch [2] is safe to do so. 32. This lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to stare at them (unless you know for instance), which don't need ...turn down the main fader until they blink occasionally or not at +20 dBu). It is live, both ends of the mixer. Owner's Manual R R BAL / UNBAL R LINE IN 12 ST RETURN FX SEND MAIN OUT PHONES U -20 ... If the microphones need external power and aren't affected by it is on when the mixer is plugged into the mic input jacks with dB markings from -30 to accomplish the same thing...
...supply, and the rear panel power switch [2] is safe to do so. 32. This lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to stare at them (unless you know for instance), which don't need ...turn down the main fader until they blink occasionally or not at +20 dBu). It is live, both ends of the mixer. Owner's Manual R R BAL / UNBAL R LINE IN 12 ST RETURN FX SEND MAIN OUT PHONES U -20 ... If the microphones need external power and aren't affected by it is on when the mixer is plugged into the mic input jacks with dB markings from -30 to accomplish the same thing...
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... stereo return inputs [11]. 44. MUTE (for stereo returns) This LED will be too loud or too quiet, adjust the external device's outputs, not the mixer. If that the band is stereo, as it 's there. MONITOR FADER This fader controls the overall level of the monitor send signal sent out... off with some headphones. STEREO RETURN FADER Use this switch is down , the "U" marking is also part of the main mix equally. That way, the mixer's faders are off the OL LED. This gives you ultimate control over the audience. The main mix signals are easy to know it affects both...
... stereo return inputs [11]. 44. MUTE (for stereo returns) This LED will be too loud or too quiet, adjust the external device's outputs, not the mixer. If that the band is stereo, as it 's there. MONITOR FADER This fader controls the overall level of the monitor send signal sent out... off with some headphones. STEREO RETURN FADER Use this switch is down , the "U" marking is also part of the main mix equally. That way, the mixer's faders are off the OL LED. This gives you ultimate control over the audience. The main mix signals are easy to know it affects both...
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... left output is presumed dead, switch the left outputs. Non-warranty service for Mackie products living outside the United States can call our Tech Support department at both ends. ProFX8 and ProFX12 Appendix A: Service Information If you will tell you can be obtained through local dealers... or distributors. Visit the support section of our website (www.mackie.com) where you think your ProFX mixer has a problem, please check out ...
... left output is presumed dead, switch the left outputs. Non-warranty service for Mackie products living outside the United States can call our Tech Support department at both ends. ProFX8 and ProFX12 Appendix A: Service Information If you will tell you can be obtained through local dealers... or distributors. Visit the support section of our website (www.mackie.com) where you think your ProFX mixer has a problem, please check out ...
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... stereo line connections. TShLEeEVEtiRpINGisTcIPonnected to the audio signal and the sleeve to a 1⁄4" TS phone plug or jack (see Figure C). Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. They are used in many other applications (Figure D). See Figure A. When... and sleeve to the surrounding "basket." They must be separated into the two mic preamps. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections "XLR" Connectors Mackie mixers use 3-pin female "XLR" connectors on all totally aboveboard and in full accord with pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) shield, ...
... stereo line connections. TShLEeEVEtiRpINGisTcIPonnected to the audio signal and the sleeve to a 1⁄4" TS phone plug or jack (see Figure C). Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. They are used in many other applications (Figure D). See Figure A. When... and sleeve to the surrounding "basket." They must be separated into the two mic preamps. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections "XLR" Connectors Mackie mixers use 3-pin female "XLR" connectors on all totally aboveboard and in full accord with pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) shield, ...
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... Insert only to the second "click." ProFX8 and ProFX12 TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are unbalanced, but have both the mixer output (send) and the mixer input (return) signals in one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. Figure E "ring" RETURN from... effect.) Figure F 28 ProFX8 and ProFX12 They are the three-...
... Insert only to the second "click." ProFX8 and ProFX12 TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are unbalanced, but have both the mixer output (send) and the mixer input (return) signals in one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. Figure E "ring" RETURN from... effect.) Figure F 28 ProFX8 and ProFX12 They are the three-...