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...le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. 22. ProFX8 and ProFX12 Important Safety Instructions 1. Only use hearing protectors while the equipment is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for... PARTS INSIDE. Heed all instructions. 5. Individuals vary considerably in some hearing if exposed to rain or moisture. 2 ProFX8 and ProFX12 Install in any ventilation openings. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as power- Do not block any way, such...
...le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. 22. ProFX8 and ProFX12 Important Safety Instructions 1. Only use hearing protectors while the equipment is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for... PARTS INSIDE. Heed all instructions. 5. Individuals vary considerably in some hearing if exposed to rain or moisture. 2 ProFX8 and ProFX12 Install in any ventilation openings. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as power- Do not block any way, such...
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...harmed during the production of the input is usually all the way up , turn off thumps heard in . 2. Plug in the other channels. If using powered speakers, turn on . Otherwise, connect passive speakers to the "out" position. 4. Adjust the powered speaker or amplifier level controls to make dad...Sing and play 2 channels of the speakers and into the mic inputs. Engage phantom power if the mics need it would be during normal use, or the gain may need it on the mixer. 4. The stereo channel gain adjusts the stereo line inputs. This will prevent the possibility ...
...harmed during the production of the input is usually all the way up , turn off thumps heard in . 2. Plug in the other channels. If using powered speakers, turn on . Otherwise, connect passive speakers to the "out" position. 4. Adjust the powered speaker or amplifier level controls to make dad...Sing and play 2 channels of the speakers and into the mic inputs. Engage phantom power if the mics need it would be during normal use, or the gain may need it on the mixer. 4. The stereo channel gain adjusts the stereo line inputs. This will prevent the possibility ...
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... with a gain control and level set LED for playing and recording 2 channels of audio using a computer. Go ahead and skip these sections are illustrations with • Channel 1 hi-z..., and we 've learned to some explanations of features and practical tips. At Mackie, we know what we 've applied what it takes to go. • Stereo return... Service information Appendix B: Connectors Appendix C: Technical information • 1/4" TRS stereo headphones output 4 ProFX8 and ProFX12 After all, our mixers have stereo line-level inputs, with a gain control to adjust the line gain...
... with a gain control and level set LED for playing and recording 2 channels of audio using a computer. Go ahead and skip these sections are illustrations with • Channel 1 hi-z..., and we 've learned to some explanations of features and practical tips. At Mackie, we know what we 've applied what it takes to go. • Stereo return... Service information Appendix B: Connectors Appendix C: Technical information • 1/4" TRS stereo headphones output 4 ProFX8 and ProFX12 After all, our mixers have stereo line-level inputs, with a gain control to adjust the line gain...
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... inputs. An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to the mixer's monitor output via a graphic EQ. Band System ProFX12 6 ProFX8 and ProFX12 ProFX8 and ProFX12 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Acoustic Guitar with the hi-z switch pressed in , Stereo out FX +15 14 DELAY 2 (380ms) 15 DELAY 3...to create a stage monitor mix that is attached to be recorded using Tracktion software. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use the external graphic EQ to mute/un-mute the internal effects as desired. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are also set up as stage monitors and connect ...
... inputs. An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to the mixer's monitor output via a graphic EQ. Band System ProFX12 6 ProFX8 and ProFX12 ProFX8 and ProFX12 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Acoustic Guitar with the hi-z switch pressed in , Stereo out FX +15 14 DELAY 2 (380ms) 15 DELAY 3...to create a stage monitor mix that is attached to be recorded using Tracktion software. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use the external graphic EQ to mute/un-mute the internal effects as desired. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are also set up as stage monitors and connect ...
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...inputs. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - Mackie HD1521 powered speakers are set up as desired. Dual compressors are used for monitoring. An assistive listening system is attached to be recorded using Tracktion software. A laptop connects to the stereo return inputs. Two channels... and its stereo outputs connect to the USB port, and allows the 2-channel main mix of Worship System ProFX12 Owner's Manual 7 Owner's Manual Lavalier Clip-on channel 5/6, a guitar effects processor connected to 4, allowing vocal compression.
...inputs. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - Mackie HD1521 powered speakers are set up as desired. Dual compressors are used for monitoring. An assistive listening system is attached to be recorded using Tracktion software. A laptop connects to the stereo return inputs. Two channels... and its stereo outputs connect to the USB port, and allows the 2-channel main mix of Worship System ProFX12 Owner's Manual 7 Owner's Manual Lavalier Clip-on channel 5/6, a guitar effects processor connected to 4, allowing vocal compression.
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.... AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - A reverb and compressor are connected to the stereo tape inputs. It may also be used for posterity. 8 ProFX8 and ProFX12 DJ System ProFX8 An iPod docking station is independent of each channel allow you to adjust the stage monitor EQ if desired.... Mackie HD1531 powered speakers are connected to record a set up as stage monitors and connect to play in the main mix. Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are used...
.... AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - A reverb and compressor are connected to the stereo tape inputs. It may also be used for posterity. 8 ProFX8 and ProFX12 DJ System ProFX8 An iPod docking station is independent of each channel allow you to adjust the stage monitor EQ if desired.... Mackie HD1531 powered speakers are connected to record a set up as stage monitors and connect to play in the main mix. Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are used...
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Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are used for monitoring. The CD+G player allows karaoke text and graphics to the stereo return inputs. NE PAS OUVRIR MANUFACTURING DATE Laptop Computer with Karaoke Software ... the left and right main output. Karaoke System ProFX8 Owner's Manual 9 Headphones are set up as stage monitors and connect to the insert of channel 7/8. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers and SRM1801 powered subwoofers are connected to play in the main mix. Owner's Manual Microphones TV monitor CD+G Player MIC MIC MIC...
Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are used for monitoring. The CD+G player allows karaoke text and graphics to the stereo return inputs. NE PAS OUVRIR MANUFACTURING DATE Laptop Computer with Karaoke Software ... the left and right main output. Karaoke System ProFX8 Owner's Manual 9 Headphones are set up as stage monitors and connect to the insert of channel 7/8. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers and SRM1801 powered subwoofers are connected to play in the main mix. Owner's Manual Microphones TV monitor CD+G Player MIC MIC MIC...
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AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR MANUFACTURING DATE Desktop MR8mk2 Powered Reference Monitors Mac or PC using Tracktion software. 10 ProFX8 and ProFX12 Home Studio System ProFX8 Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to channel 7/8. A desktop computer connects to the USB port and allows the 2-channel main mix to be recorded...
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR MANUFACTURING DATE Desktop MR8mk2 Powered Reference Monitors Mac or PC using Tracktion software. 10 ProFX8 and ProFX12 Home Studio System ProFX8 Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to channel 7/8. A desktop computer connects to the USB port and allows the 2-channel main mix to be recorded...
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... FX send and its stereo outputs connect to the left and right main output for careful and accurate monitoring. Podcast System ProFX8 Owner's Manual 11 Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the stereo return inputs. A desktop computer connects to the USB port and allows the 2-channel main mix to... to the channel 1 and 2 mic inputs, a keyboard workstation attached to channel 3/4's line-level inputs and a CD turntable connected to be recorded and 2 channels played back using Tracktion software. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
... FX send and its stereo outputs connect to the left and right main output for careful and accurate monitoring. Podcast System ProFX8 Owner's Manual 11 Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the stereo return inputs. A desktop computer connects to the USB port and allows the 2-channel main mix to... to the channel 1 and 2 mic inputs, a keyboard workstation attached to channel 3/4's line-level inputs and a CD turntable connected to be recorded and 2 channels played back using Tracktion software. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
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... [7]. You cLaRn plug L in -OL guMUiTtEars mOL aMyUsTEound dull andMmOuNddy. Owner's Manual 13 To connect an unbalanced line to this inp40ut, use with phantom power on other mono line +15 U +15 U 09 CHORUS 10 CHORUS + REV 11 DOUBLER PRESETS INPUT LEVEL L R ...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 switch in . or iFfX TtOhMiOsNswitcPHhONiEsS not TAPE LEVEL prOLessMeUTdE in almoMsUtTEany kinMdUTEof mic tMhUTaEt has aMsUtTEandardMXUTLE R OL OL...
... [7]. You cLaRn plug L in -OL guMUiTtEars mOL aMyUsTEound dull andMmOuNddy. Owner's Manual 13 To connect an unbalanced line to this inp40ut, use with phantom power on other mono line +15 U +15 U 09 CHORUS 10 CHORUS + REV 11 DOUBLER PRESETS INPUT LEVEL L R ...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 switch in . or iFfX TtOhMiOsNswitcPHhONiEsS not TAPE LEVEL prOLessMeUTdE in almoMsUtTEany kinMdUTEof mic tMhUTaEt has aMsUtTEandardMXUTLE R OL OL...
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... be sent to connect the outputs of the main mix. The circuits will be If using a stereo parallel effects device effects processors such as a mono signal. 14 ProFX8 and ProFX12 de-essers, or filters. These unbalanced 1/4" jacks are +15inPAuNse, u+t1i5lPizANe two+15 PAN...itsdB 10 right oud10Btput dB 10 dB 10 dB dB dB dB 10 10 10 10 pl5ug into th5e channel5 2 jack (5panned fu5lly right)5. adjusted using an effects device with the mute switch [43], and the OL LED [42] will appear (as if by ster20eo or mon20o, ba30lanced or30unbalanc30ed source30s...
... be sent to connect the outputs of the main mix. The circuits will be If using a stereo parallel effects device effects processors such as a mono signal. 14 ProFX8 and ProFX12 de-essers, or filters. These unbalanced 1/4" jacks are +15inPAuNse, u+t1i5lPizANe two+15 PAN...itsdB 10 right oud10Btput dB 10 dB 10 dB dB dB dB 10 10 10 10 pl5ug into th5e channel5 2 jack (5panned fu5lly right)5. adjusted using an effects device with the mute switch [43], and the OL LED [42] will appear (as if by ster20eo or mon20o, ba30lanced or30unbalanc30ed source30s...
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... the FX master knob [51]. (This knob also effects the level going into the internal FX.) The output is adjusted. The monitor mix may be used to the original.) 16. Then turn the phones level control [41] all channels whose aux mon control is added internally to more me, and less... the main fader [47], or the graphic EQ [36]. The monitor output is pressed in level using the aux mon controls [25]. This is an exact copy of what goes into the waiting world. To use these outputs to drive balanced inputs, connect 1⁄4" TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) phone plugs like this...
... the FX master knob [51]. (This knob also effects the level going into the internal FX.) The output is adjusted. The monitor mix may be used to the original.) 16. Then turn the phones level control [41] all channels whose aux mon control is added internally to more me, and less... the main fader [47], or the graphic EQ [36]. The monitor output is pressed in level using the aux mon controls [25]. This is an exact copy of what goes into the waiting world. To use these outputs to drive balanced inputs, connect 1⁄4" TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) phone plugs like this...
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...main mix, not affected by the main fader [47], or the graphic EQ [36]. 16 ProFX8 and ProFX12 U AUX U AUX U AUX OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO MON... MON MON MON MON MON ThUe+1s5 e may be+15 U used wiUt+1h5 a tape or+15 U CD plaUy+1e5 r to ma30ke a reco3r0 ding for 3p0 osterity/... LtoR mute aLllR channeLlsR at L R LR once, tMhUTeEn play MthUTeE tape oMrUTCE D playMeUrTEand brMinUTgE up itsMUTE leveOLl slow1ly. ProFX8 and ProFX12 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 17 18 (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z BAL / UNBAL...
...main mix, not affected by the main fader [47], or the graphic EQ [36]. 16 ProFX8 and ProFX12 U AUX U AUX U AUX OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO MON... MON MON MON MON MON ThUe+1s5 e may be+15 U used wiUt+1h5 a tape or+15 U CD plaUy+1e5 r to ma30ke a reco3r0 ding for 3p0 osterity/... LtoR mute aLllR channeLlsR at L R LR once, tMhUTeEn play MthUTeE tape oMrUTCE D playMeUrTEand brMinUTgE up itsMUTE leveOLl slow1ly. ProFX8 and ProFX12 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 17 18 (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z BAL / UNBAL...
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... that , low cut on continuously, turn down there that the pre- LEVEL SET LED These LEDs are used with 20 dB of gain, and 20 dB of feedback in background noise. Without this "virtual pad...levels. GAIN If you do want to 50 dB of gain ("U" for each source. We recommend using low cut can be lost in live situations and help to set LEDs. If they are affected...control just affects the line-level inputs, with the gain control [19] to conserve the amplifier power. ProFX8 and ProFX12 LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3 LINE IN 4 LINE IN 5 UNBAL LINE IN 7 ...
... that , low cut on continuously, turn down there that the pre- LEVEL SET LED These LEDs are used with 20 dB of gain, and 20 dB of feedback in background noise. Without this "virtual pad...levels. GAIN If you do want to 50 dB of gain ("U" for each source. We recommend using low cut can be lost in live situations and help to set LEDs. If they are affected...control just affects the line-level inputs, with the gain control [19] to conserve the amplifier power. ProFX8 and ProFX12 LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3 LINE IN 4 LINE IN 5 UNBAL LINE IN 7 ...
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...in bass drums, -15 bass guitar, fat synth 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz patches, and some really Low EQ serious male singers. +15 +10 Used in conjunction with the stage monitor mix. But if the EQs are maxed on the frequency range. 22. MID EQ Short for "midrange," +15 ...channel, the resulting mix is mush. signal level show the approximate overall effect of as the right (boost). Very few platinum-record-album engineers ever use the left and right sides of subsonic debris into each equalizer circuit, because we know everyone will . (The aux mon is pre-fader.) The...
...in bass drums, -15 bass guitar, fat synth 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz patches, and some really Low EQ serious male singers. +15 +10 Used in conjunction with the stage monitor mix. But if the EQs are maxed on the frequency range. 22. MID EQ Short for "midrange," +15 ...channel, the resulting mix is mush. signal level show the approximate overall effect of as the right (boost). Very few platinum-record-album engineers ever use the left and right sides of subsonic debris into each equalizer circuit, because we know everyone will . (The aux mon is pre-fader.) The...
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...is not turning on frequently. The mono channels have mono faders, and the hybrid and stereo channels use stereo faders. The channel fader [30], mute [29] and other channel controls affect the FX ... knob [53]. 27. With the gain control [19] set around unity gain (U). 20 ProFX8 and ProFX12 The aux FX feed from hybrid and stereo channels is . 30. Overloading may be set correctly, the... when turned fully down the gain if it is due to more than minimum. Use the low cut switches [21] if the overloading is . ProFX8 and ProFX12 LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3 LINE IN 4 LINE...
...is not turning on frequently. The mono channels have mono faders, and the hybrid and stereo channels use stereo faders. The channel fader [30], mute [29] and other channel controls affect the FX ... knob [53]. 27. With the gain control [19] set around unity gain (U). 20 ProFX8 and ProFX12 The aux FX feed from hybrid and stereo channels is . 30. Overloading may be set correctly, the... when turned fully down the gain if it is due to more than minimum. Use the low cut switches [21] if the overloading is . ProFX8 and ProFX12 LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3 LINE IN 4 LINE...
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... desired mix with the channel EQ, just take -a-break" switch quickly mutes all channels may also be used for the monitor mix instead of tracks, or processed tracks. 22 ProFX8 and ProFX12 TAPE LEVEL This knob controls the input level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs. USB INPUT LEVEL ... settings or to quickly engage or disengage the stereo graphic EQ. R R BAL / UNBAL R LINE IN 12 ST RETURN FX SEND MAIN OUT PHONES ProFX8 and ProFX12 U -20 +20 GAIN U 3615 10 5 0 5 EQ 10 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 31 15 48V 10 PHANTOM 5 POWER 0 5 32 POWER 10 HI 15 15 MAIN ...
... desired mix with the channel EQ, just take -a-break" switch quickly mutes all channels may also be used for the monitor mix instead of tracks, or processed tracks. 22 ProFX8 and ProFX12 TAPE LEVEL This knob controls the input level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs. USB INPUT LEVEL ... settings or to quickly engage or disengage the stereo graphic EQ. R R BAL / UNBAL R LINE IN 12 ST RETURN FX SEND MAIN OUT PHONES ProFX8 and ProFX12 U -20 +20 GAIN U 3615 10 5 0 5 EQ 10 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 31 15 48V 10 PHANTOM 5 POWER 0 5 32 POWER 10 HI 15 15 MAIN ...
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... fader does not affect the main mix level. Warning: The headphone amplifier is stereo, as it 's nice to +10 dB. 45. STEREO RETURN FADER Use this may cause distortion due to the computer will typically never be played through the main speakers and headphones, while playing along with the fader... a good ear on the headphones, and turn down , the "U" marking is happy. The range is down at the unity "U" mark. FX RETURN FADER Use this switch in from the computer is the control to the stage monitors. The level adjustment occurs after the stereo graphic EQ [36] in your...
... fader does not affect the main mix level. Warning: The headphone amplifier is stereo, as it 's nice to +10 dB. 45. STEREO RETURN FADER Use this may cause distortion due to the computer will typically never be played through the main speakers and headphones, while playing along with the fader... a good ear on the headphones, and turn down , the "U" marking is happy. The range is down at the unity "U" mark. FX RETURN FADER Use this switch in from the computer is the control to the stage monitors. The level adjustment occurs after the stereo graphic EQ [36] in your...
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...[26U] on each chaUnnel. If this switch is not engaged, then the internal effects may be used to the left of the preset. Turn down the FX master [51] if it carefully, with.... OO OO OO OO OO 48. R R UNBAL R LINE IN 12 ST RETURN FX SEND MAIN OUT PHONES ProFX8 and ProFX12 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ U 15 10 -20 +20 5 GAIN 0 15 48V 10 PHANTOM 5 POWER 0 5 5 U EQ ...LEVEL OO OO OL MUTE 11/12 StOeL SrTeMRUoTTENEffeFcXtsRTPNrocMeOsNsor MAIN dB dB dB dB dB 10 T10he Mackie Ru1n0ning-Man 32-1b0it internal eff1e0 cts 5 pro5cessor is a mo5no-in, stereo-o5ut effects ...
...[26U] on each chaUnnel. If this switch is not engaged, then the internal effects may be used to the left of the preset. Turn down the FX master [51] if it carefully, with.... OO OO OO OO OO 48. R R UNBAL R LINE IN 12 ST RETURN FX SEND MAIN OUT PHONES ProFX8 and ProFX12 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ U 15 10 -20 +20 5 GAIN 0 15 48V 10 PHANTOM 5 POWER 0 5 5 U EQ ...LEVEL OO OO OL MUTE 11/12 StOeL SrTeMRUoTTENEffeFcXtsRTPNrocMeOsNsor MAIN dB dB dB dB dB 10 T10he Mackie Ru1n0ning-Man 32-1b0it internal eff1e0 cts 5 pro5cessor is a mo5no-in, stereo-o5ut effects ...
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...arrangements. This effect simulates the sound of a vocal or instrument being recorded twice (double tracked) on symphonies and choirs. Often used by its use This room has a bright tone with the added warmth that is characterized by lots of worship. the smaller the time, the ... 13 DELAY 1 (300MS) 14 DELAY 2 (380MS) 15 DELAY 3 (480 MS) 16 REVERB + DLY (250MS) Description Example of a small concert Useful for giving acoustic instruments a livelier vibe. This preset simulates the sound of its large, spacious sound, long pre-delay, and vibrant tone. sounding reverberation. ...
...arrangements. This effect simulates the sound of a vocal or instrument being recorded twice (double tracked) on symphonies and choirs. Often used by its use This room has a bright tone with the added warmth that is characterized by lots of worship. the smaller the time, the ... 13 DELAY 1 (300MS) 14 DELAY 2 (380MS) 15 DELAY 3 (480 MS) 16 REVERB + DLY (250MS) Description Example of a small concert Useful for giving acoustic instruments a livelier vibe. This preset simulates the sound of its large, spacious sound, long pre-delay, and vibrant tone. sounding reverberation. ...