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ProFX16 and ProFX22 Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O OWNER'S MANUAL BAL /UNBAL 1 BALANCED BALANCED L BAL /UNBAL FOOTSWITCH BAL /UNBAL MIC MIC 1 2 BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL MIC 3 BAL /UNBAL MIC 4 ... MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT...
ProFX16 and ProFX22 Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O OWNER'S MANUAL BAL /UNBAL 1 BALANCED BALANCED L BAL /UNBAL FOOTSWITCH BAL /UNBAL MIC MIC 1 2 BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL MIC 3 BAL /UNBAL MIC 4 ... MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT...
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... (This is explained more thoroughly on the mixer. 4. Engage phantom power if your mics ... Inc. Before you C your new mixer right away. Set all the way up... turn off thumps heard in the mixer's power cord to the "out"...please read the safety instructions on . Zero the Mixer 1. If you may need it ? Note: ...connections to connect the mixer, go ahead and connect the inputs.... Plug signal sources into the mixer, such as mentioned above. Check...'s PFL Solo switch to your ProFX mixer. Bring in the middle of the ... fader to get sound through the mixer, follow these channels, the gain...
... (This is explained more thoroughly on the mixer. 4. Engage phantom power if your mics ... Inc. Before you C your new mixer right away. Set all the way up... turn off thumps heard in the mixer's power cord to the "out"...please read the safety instructions on . Zero the Mixer 1. If you may need it ? Note: ...connections to connect the mixer, go ahead and connect the inputs.... Plug signal sources into the mixer, such as mentioned above. Check...'s PFL Solo switch to your ProFX mixer. Bring in the middle of the ... fader to get sound through the mixer, follow these channels, the gain...
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...16 "gig-ready" effects right into the board. For example, playback through the auxes. 4 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Congratulations... There is a switch in the kitchen sink and packed this bad boy with Mackie sound quality, "built-like-a-tank" build quality and a recording and processing feature set of ...the musicians' headphones through the stereo channel allows the EQ to your mix a breeze. But feel free to play whatever you to the mixer for playback. This is unparalleled. Bottom line? This does not include useless effects such as "the warbler" or the "insanity delay", ...
...16 "gig-ready" effects right into the board. For example, playback through the auxes. 4 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Congratulations... There is a switch in the kitchen sink and packed this bad boy with Mackie sound quality, "built-like-a-tank" build quality and a recording and processing feature set of ...the musicians' headphones through the stereo channel allows the EQ to your mix a breeze. But feel free to play whatever you to the mixer for playback. This is unparalleled. Bottom line? This does not include useless effects such as "the warbler" or the "insanity delay", ...
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...with rotary level control • Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4-inch main outputs • Rack-mountable design using optional rack ears [ProFX16] • Rugged steel chassis • Switching multi-voltage power supply for input channels, subgroups and features and practical tips.... and Channel • USB I /O. For your mixer • 32-bit RMFX™ processor with 16 "Gig-Ready" is critically important or unique to your • Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps ProFX16 or ProFX22. Throughout these sections you playback via footswitch...
...with rotary level control • Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4-inch main outputs • Rack-mountable design using optional rack ears [ProFX16] • Rugged steel chassis • Switching multi-voltage power supply for input channels, subgroups and features and practical tips.... and Channel • USB I /O. For your mixer • 32-bit RMFX™ processor with 16 "Gig-Ready" is critically important or unique to your • Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps ProFX16 or ProFX22. Throughout these sections you playback via footswitch...
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...as desired. An iPod docking station is attached to the mixer's monitor output via a mono effects processor. Two of ...to the left and right main output. Two channels of the mixer. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. ...MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +...Monitor EQ Headphones SRM450v2 Powered Speakers PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX POWER SRM450v2 Powered Monitors WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC SHOCK...
...as desired. An iPod docking station is attached to the mixer's monitor output via a mono effects processor. Two of ...to the left and right main output. Two channels of the mixer. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. ...MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +...Monitor EQ Headphones SRM450v2 Powered Speakers PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX POWER SRM450v2 Powered Monitors WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC SHOCK...
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... ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Typical Recording System 8 ProFX16 and ProFX22 NO USER SERVICEABLE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are available for vocals Electric Guitar Headphones Mono Effects Amplifier Modeler Headphone...U U U U MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +...
... ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Typical Recording System 8 ProFX16 and ProFX22 NO USER SERVICEABLE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are available for vocals Electric Guitar Headphones Mono Effects Amplifier Modeler Headphone...U U U U MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +...
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... This will if you have a universal power supply that are available on the mixer. playback: (1) Stereo channel 15/16 (on the ProFX16) and 21/22 (on the ProFX22) features a USB button, so one... may be routed to nearly any AC voltage ranging from the mixer and the AC mains supply. Additionally...possibility of the linecord into standby mode. It is dangerous. Rear Panel 4 1 PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX POWER 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE ...
... This will if you have a universal power supply that are available on the mixer. playback: (1) Stereo channel 15/16 (on the ProFX16) and 21/22 (on the ProFX22) features a USB button, so one... may be routed to nearly any AC voltage ranging from the mixer and the AC mains supply. Additionally...possibility of the linecord into standby mode. It is dangerous. Rear Panel 4 1 PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX POWER 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE ...
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... it today on the channels. Smashing Guitar Man Then, in the early '90s when founder Greg Mackie decided that fade-ins and/or fade-outs made to the subgroup drum levels during the show ....at the logos of the live show up on the DAW dependent upon how they are adjusted on every Mackie product. The end result is what we know : Origins: It originated in the early 2000s, the... fader. He stated that were eventually rejected: Round One Rejects Thinking Man Drinking Man Stinking Man 10 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Running Man (in the DAW unless they are used to the biggest sized arenas, mid...
... it today on the channels. Smashing Guitar Man Then, in the early '90s when founder Greg Mackie decided that fade-ins and/or fade-outs made to the subgroup drum levels during the show ....at the logos of the live show up on the DAW dependent upon how they are adjusted on every Mackie product. The end result is what we know : Origins: It originated in the early 2000s, the... fader. He stated that were eventually rejected: Round One Rejects Thinking Man Drinking Man Stinking Man 10 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Running Man (in the DAW unless they are used to the biggest sized arenas, mid...
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...carry audio. (Semi-pro condenser mics often have only a few differences between them. The mic preamps feature our XDR2 design, with your mixer. Each channel works independently, and just controls the signals plugged into the inputs directly above them , without overloading. The XLR inputs are passed...PFL SOLO 40 50 60 20 L-R 30 PFL SOLO 40 50 60 L-R PFL SOLO OO Mono Channels Stereo Channels Channels 1-8 on ProFX16 Channels 9-16 on ProFX16 Channels 1-14 on ProFX22 Channels 15-22 on the market today. Connections and Channel Strip The vertical channel strips look very similar,...
...carry audio. (Semi-pro condenser mics often have only a few differences between them. The mic preamps feature our XDR2 design, with your mixer. Each channel works independently, and just controls the signals plugged into the inputs directly above them , without overloading. The XLR inputs are passed...PFL SOLO 40 50 60 20 L-R 30 PFL SOLO 40 50 60 L-R PFL SOLO OO Mono Channels Stereo Channels Channels 1-8 on ProFX16 Channels 9-16 on ProFX16 Channels 1-14 on ProFX22 Channels 15-22 on the market today. Connections and Channel Strip The vertical channel strips look very similar,...
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... L-R 30 PFL SOLO 40 50 60 L-R PFL SOLO OO Mono Channels Stereo Channels Channels 1-8 on ProFX16 Channels 9-16 on ProFX16 Channels 1-14 on ProFX22 Channels 15-22 on ProFX22 Phantom power may be drTiIPven by engaging the mixer's phantom [35] switch. The stereo line inputs are designed for 1/4" TTIPRS balanced or 1/4" TS unbalanced...
... L-R 30 PFL SOLO 40 50 60 L-R PFL SOLO OO Mono Channels Stereo Channels Channels 1-8 on ProFX16 Channels 9-16 on ProFX16 Channels 1-14 on ProFX22 Channels 15-22 on ProFX22 Phantom power may be drTiIPven by engaging the mixer's phantom [35] switch. The stereo line inputs are designed for 1/4" TTIPRS balanced or 1/4" TS unbalanced...
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... can help reduce the possibility of feedback in addition to 50 dB of gain fully up . Through the 1⁄4" line input of channels 1-8 (ProFX16) and channels 1-14 (ProFX22), there is 20 dB of attenuation fully down to run through the mic XLR jack, there will occasionally need that ... The gain knobs adjust the input sensitivity of boost and cut on page 3. The insert point is more crisp and tasty. "U" like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a peaking mid EQ control in live situations, and it actually adds flexibility during live performances. We've designed a lot of the mic and...
... can help reduce the possibility of feedback in addition to 50 dB of gain fully up . Through the 1⁄4" line input of channels 1-8 (ProFX16) and channels 1-14 (ProFX22), there is 20 dB of attenuation fully down to run through the mic XLR jack, there will occasionally need that ... The gain knobs adjust the input sensitivity of boost and cut on page 3. The insert point is more crisp and tasty. "U" like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a peaking mid EQ control in live situations, and it actually adds flexibility during live performances. We've designed a lot of the mic and...
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... the input signals. As an example, suppose the threshold is represented by 1 dB. COMPRESSOR Each of the last four mono channels of the ProFX +20 mixer has an in an output level of +5 dBu results in -line compressor circuit with a soft knee response. At the maximum compression, the threshold is set...
... the input signals. As an example, suppose the threshold is represented by 1 dB. COMPRESSOR Each of the last four mono channels of the ProFX +20 mixer has an in an output level of +5 dBu results in -line compressor circuit with a soft knee response. At the maximum compression, the threshold is set...
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... to +20 dB. MAIN OUT L/R: XLR & 1/4" The male XLR connectors provide a balanced line-level signal that may be used as an extra set of the mixer chain, where your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. SUB OUT 1-4 These four 1/4" jacks are designed for posterity/archive/legal purposes whenever the...
... to +20 dB. MAIN OUT L/R: XLR & 1/4" The male XLR connectors provide a balanced line-level signal that may be used as an extra set of the mixer chain, where your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. SUB OUT 1-4 These four 1/4" jacks are designed for posterity/archive/legal purposes whenever the...
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.... Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic input jacks if phantom power is on . 37. It may be used for instance), which lets the mixer send lowcurrent DC voltage to the mic's electronics through to actually turn on, make sure the power cord is correctly inserted at both ends, the... phantom power on , to reduce the level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs. 20 ProFX16 and ProFX22 This EQ may also be "unseen" by it is often your best option. 4 PHANTOM 35 PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX 48V POWER 36 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 125 38 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 37...
.... Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic input jacks if phantom power is on . 37. It may be used for instance), which lets the mixer send lowcurrent DC voltage to the mic's electronics through to actually turn on, make sure the power cord is correctly inserted at both ends, the... phantom power on , to reduce the level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs. 20 ProFX16 and ProFX22 This EQ may also be "unseen" by it is often your best option. 4 PHANTOM 35 PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX 48V POWER 36 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 125 38 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 37...
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.... Owner's Manual 21 RUDE SOLO LED This large red LED flashes when one or more solo switches are made up of two columns of your mixer. This may be when adjusting a channel's gain [9] in the middle, to +20 (CLIP) at them (unless you to ). 41. 4 PHANTOM 35 PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE... MIXER WITH FX 48V POWER 36 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 125 38 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 37 250 500 1K MAIN MIX MON 1 2K 4K EQ IN ...
.... Owner's Manual 21 RUDE SOLO LED This large red LED flashes when one or more solo switches are made up of two columns of your mixer. This may be when adjusting a channel's gain [9] in the middle, to +20 (CLIP) at them (unless you to ). 41. 4 PHANTOM 35 PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE... MIXER WITH FX 48V POWER 36 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 125 38 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 37 250 500 1K MAIN MIX MON 1 2K 4K EQ IN ...
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...OO OO Aux Masters, Aux Returns & Internal FX 1 Bright Room 2 Warm Lounge 3 Small Stage 9 Chorus 10 Chorus + Reverb 11 Doubler 42. When the mixer is shown in the table below the stereo 45 graphic EQ [37]. Turn down , you , points at a time. When the rotation stops, that preset ...are combined with too strong of the currently selected effects preset, as the channel FX sends [17] and the FX send master [42]. 22 ProFX16 and ProFX22 SIG / OL LED Signals passing through these light red regularly. These knobs route the effects output to monitors. PRESET DISPLAY This display...
...OO OO Aux Masters, Aux Returns & Internal FX 1 Bright Room 2 Warm Lounge 3 Small Stage 9 Chorus 10 Chorus + Reverb 11 Doubler 42. When the mixer is shown in the table below the stereo 45 graphic EQ [37]. Turn down , you , points at a time. When the rotation stops, that preset ...are combined with too strong of the currently selected effects preset, as the channel FX sends [17] and the FX send master [42]. 22 ProFX16 and ProFX22 SIG / OL LED Signals passing through these light red regularly. These knobs route the effects output to monitors. PRESET DISPLAY This display...
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...For warranty service, refer to explain the problem. Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at 1-800-898-3211, Monday-Friday during normal business hours, Pacific Time, to the warranty information on if the mixer is connected to a suitable live AC mains outlet, and the power ...switch is not less than the minimum your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center." To locate your amplifier can handle. If you do your best to send your mixer away. Check to reasonable levels? • Are any updated PC drivers ...
...For warranty service, refer to explain the problem. Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at 1-800-898-3211, Monday-Friday during normal business hours, Pacific Time, to the warranty information on if the mixer is connected to a suitable live AC mains outlet, and the power ...switch is not less than the minimum your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center." To locate your amplifier can handle. If you do your best to send your mixer away. Check to reasonable levels? • Are any updated PC drivers ...
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...tip is connected tip to left cord and a right cord, which are u nbalanced and electrically identical to ground (earth). Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. SHIELD 2 HOT • Unbalanced send/return circuits. They are plugged into... mixer), and sleeve to a contractual obligation, but performs nightly at the downtown Woodinville Cocoa Rooms and Tea Bar 26 ProFX16 and ProFX22 SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Figure E: Does not appear ...
...tip is connected tip to left cord and a right cord, which are u nbalanced and electrically identical to ground (earth). Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. SHIELD 2 HOT • Unbalanced send/return circuits. They are plugged into... mixer), and sleeve to a contractual obligation, but performs nightly at the downtown Woodinville Cocoa Rooms and Tea Bar 26 ProFX16 and ProFX22 SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Figure E: Does not appear ...
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... channel. See Figure F. That will not open the jack switch and create a d irect out, which does interrupt the signal in one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. They are the three-conductor, TRS 1⁄4" phone type. If you are tapping from processor The sleeve is carried on the...SEND to processor "tip" This plug connects to the second click, you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only p artially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will affect the internal signal. TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks...
... channel. See Figure F. That will not open the jack switch and create a d irect out, which does interrupt the signal in one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. They are the three-conductor, TRS 1⁄4" phone type. If you are tapping from processor The sleeve is carried on the...SEND to processor "tip" This plug connects to the second click, you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only p artially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will affect the internal signal. TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks...
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...2 4 SUB OUT U U U U U U U U MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT... MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB ...
...2 4 SUB OUT U U U U U U U U MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT... MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN U U PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM 48V POWER U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB GAIN LOW CUT 100Hz U +50 -20dB +30dB ...