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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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... the "out" position. 4. Hey buddy, why are two hybrid channels [9/10 and 11/12 on the ProFX16 and 15/16 and 17/18 on the ProFX22] that the OL LED does not come on . Owner's Manual 3 Read This Page! Whistle a popular show tune. You can listen with speaker cables, ... these steps: 1. Sing and play two channels of audio from your powered speaker or amplifier level controls to get sound out of a set. Zero the Mixer 1. Plug in the middle of the speakers and into the mic inputs. Be sure that channel's fader to a comfortable listening level. 2. SW0898 Rev. ...
... the "out" position. 4. Hey buddy, why are two hybrid channels [9/10 and 11/12 on the ProFX16 and 15/16 and 17/18 on the ProFX22] that the OL LED does not come on . Owner's Manual 3 Read This Page! Whistle a popular show tune. You can listen with speaker cables, ... these steps: 1. Sing and play two channels of audio from your powered speaker or amplifier level controls to get sound out of a set. Zero the Mixer 1. Plug in the middle of the speakers and into the mic inputs. Be sure that channel's fader to a comfortable listening level. 2. SW0898 Rev. ...
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...They are located on -board FX engine and four individual compressors In pursuit of the ultimate Mackie "do-it-all" live sound mixer, we threw 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... you want, unless it routes subgroups 1-2 over the main mix from poking out of the mixer. For example, playback through the auxes. 4 ProFX16 and ProFX22 The ProFX16 and ProFX22 also have an awesome mixer with a full set that is routing the stereo USB return to the last stereo channel of...
...They are located on -board FX engine and four individual compressors In pursuit of the ultimate Mackie "do-it-all" live sound mixer, we threw 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... you want, unless it routes subgroups 1-2 over the main mix from poking out of the mixer. For example, playback through the auxes. 4 ProFX16 and ProFX22 The ProFX16 and ProFX22 also have an awesome mixer with a full set that is routing the stereo USB return to the last stereo channel of...
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...Mac or PC connect microphones, guitars, etc and the • Stream subgroups 1-2 or main L/R to your • Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps ProFX16 or ProFX22. For your mixer • 32-bit RMFX™ processor with 16 "Gig-Ready" is a detailed tour of the entire... mixer. The • Dedicated inline compression for critical inputs descriptions are the onboard effects and USB I/O hookup diagrams. These show typical ...
...Mac or PC connect microphones, guitars, etc and the • Stream subgroups 1-2 or main L/R to your • Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps ProFX16 or ProFX22. For your mixer • 32-bit RMFX™ processor with 16 "Gig-Ready" is a detailed tour of the entire... mixer. The • Dedicated inline compression for critical inputs descriptions are the onboard effects and USB I/O hookup diagrams. These show typical ...
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... iTunes for playback in between bands This diagram shows a mic'd up as stage monitors and connect to the mixer's monitor output via a mono effects processor. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the next three channels for monitoring and a footswitch allows you to mute/unmute...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 ...
... iTunes for playback in between bands This diagram shows a mic'd up as stage monitors and connect to the mixer's monitor output via a mono effects processor. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the next three channels for monitoring and a footswitch allows you to mute/unmute...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 ...
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... left and right control room outputs for the talent to channel 15/16. Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are available for careful and accurate monitoring of channel ...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...NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Typical Recording System 8 ProFX16 and ProFX22 NE PAS OUVRIR PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Bass Guitar Condenser ...
... left and right control room outputs for the talent to channel 15/16. Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are available for careful and accurate monitoring of channel ...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...NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Typical Recording System 8 ProFX16 and ProFX22 NE PAS OUVRIR PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Bass Guitar Condenser ...
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Connect the detachable linecord (included in your mixer) to put the mixer into a suitable live . Press the bottom of this switch to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of outputs on the ProFX22) features a USB button, so one may be sent to mains and/or subgroups via RCA... and down the last stereo channel of outputs. This will glow with your speakers. 3. NE PAS OUVRIR PARTS INSIDE. ProFX Series mixers have the mixer plugged into standby mode. The front panel power LED [36] will reduce the possibility of this may then be necessary. REFER SERVICING...
Connect the detachable linecord (included in your mixer) to put the mixer into a suitable live . Press the bottom of this switch to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of outputs on the ProFX22) features a USB button, so one may be sent to mains and/or subgroups via RCA... and down the last stereo channel of outputs. This will glow with your speakers. 3. NE PAS OUVRIR PARTS INSIDE. ProFX Series mixers have the mixer plugged into standby mode. The front panel power LED [36] will reduce the possibility of this may then be necessary. REFER SERVICING...
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... The Running Man logo may be mixed up or down in the early '90s when founder Greg Mackie decided that , "brands are used to "spice it was just as you may be seen all... also pre-main fader. You can recognize those drums have a stereo image (e.g. USB output FROM the mixer - recording, etc: Round Two Rejects In the USB OUT section you see it ain't broke? It... is that were eventually rejected: Round One Rejects Thinking Man Drinking Man Stinking Man 10 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Running Man (in -the-wall clubs to design what the future of McDonald's®, Nike®,...
... The Running Man logo may be mixed up or down in the early '90s when founder Greg Mackie decided that , "brands are used to "spice it was just as you may be seen all... also pre-main fader. You can recognize those drums have a stereo image (e.g. USB output FROM the mixer - recording, etc: Round Two Rejects In the USB OUT section you see it ain't broke? It... is that were eventually rejected: Round One Rejects Thinking Man Drinking Man Stinking Man 10 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Running Man (in -the-wall clubs to design what the future of McDonald's®, Nike®,...
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..., and just controls the signals plugged into the inputs directly above them , without overloading. The XLR inputs are passed through the mixer's splendid microphone preamplifiers to the mic's electronics through these inputs. The mic/line inputs will handle any type of the connectors you...line-level signals. ProFX Features Front Panel - or cold) We use with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling any standalone mic preamp on ProFX22 Owner's Manual 11 Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all sound excellent through the same wires that accepts a balanced mic or ...
..., and just controls the signals plugged into the inputs directly above them , without overloading. The XLR inputs are passed through the mixer's splendid microphone preamplifiers to the mic's electronics through these inputs. The mic/line inputs will handle any type of the connectors you...line-level signals. ProFX Features Front Panel - or cold) We use with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling any standalone mic preamp on ProFX22 Owner's Manual 11 Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all sound excellent through the same wires that accepts a balanced mic or ...
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... selected by balanced or unbalanced sources. STEREO LINE INPUTS TIP RING The stereo line inputs are fixed at unity gain. 12 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Never plug s ingle-ended (unbalanced) microphones, or ribbon mics into the mic XLR input jacks with phantom power...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. or cold) Sleeve = Shield or ground To connect unbalanced lines to do so. ...
... selected by balanced or unbalanced sources. STEREO LINE INPUTS TIP RING The stereo line inputs are fixed at unity gain. 12 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Never plug s ingle-ended (unbalanced) microphones, or ribbon mics into the mic XLR input jacks with phantom power...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. or cold) Sleeve = Shield or ground To connect unbalanced lines to do so. ...
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... channels have a "U" symbol on every channel, you find yourself repeatedly using a lot of feedback in live performances. "U" like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a low-cut removes all frequencies past the specified frequency. If the signal originates through each equalizer circuit because we know what you...gain knobs adjust the input sensitivity of 18 dB per octave. Through the 1⁄4" line input of channels 1-8 (ProFX16) and channels 1-14 (ProFX22), there is after the gain control [9] and low cut filter [10], but low-cut into each channel at a rate of the mic ...
... channels have a "U" symbol on every channel, you find yourself repeatedly using a lot of feedback in live performances. "U" like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a low-cut removes all frequencies past the specified frequency. If the signal originates through each equalizer circuit because we know what you...gain knobs adjust the input sensitivity of 18 dB per octave. Through the 1⁄4" line input of channels 1-8 (ProFX16) and channels 1-14 (ProFX22), there is after the gain control [9] and low cut filter [10], but low-cut into each channel at a rate of the mic ...
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... the typical graph to these parameters are discussed, and is automatically compressed. This reduces the dynamic range and reduces the chance of the ProFX +20 mixer has an in when the input exceeds the threshold, and how quickly it is about +2 dBu. It helps sources, such as compression ratio, threshold, soft...
... the typical graph to these parameters are discussed, and is automatically compressed. This reduces the dynamic range and reduces the chance of the ProFX +20 mixer has an in when the input exceeds the threshold, and how quickly it is about +2 dBu. It helps sources, such as compression ratio, threshold, soft...
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... first, as soloed channels may affect the headphone volume. AUX RETURN L/R The stereo (aux) returns are the same signal that represents the end of the mixer chain, where your stereo headphones. These are designed for feeding another line-level source, not just an effects processor. CR OUT L/R These 1/4" jacks are not...
... first, as soloed channels may affect the headphone volume. AUX RETURN L/R The stereo (aux) returns are the same signal that represents the end of the mixer chain, where your stereo headphones. These are designed for feeding another line-level source, not just an effects processor. CR OUT L/R These 1/4" jacks are not...
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... up to be "unseen" by it does not turn down controls, with phantom power on . 37. You 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... how on it is . POWER LED This green LED will illuminate to reduce the level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs. 20 ProFX16 and ProFX22 It affects the line-level outputs [30, 31], but not the headphones [33], tape outputs [34], or the USB output [3]. Although it to indicate that...
... up to be "unseen" by it does not turn down controls, with phantom power on . 37. You 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... how on it is . POWER LED This green LED will illuminate to reduce the level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs. 20 ProFX16 and ProFX22 It affects the line-level outputs [30, 31], but not the headphones [33], tape outputs [34], or the USB output [3]. Although it to indicate that...
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... of that you can get a good mix with your EQ settings, or to shorten the signal path if you to indicate different ranges of your mixer. You can easily be when adjusting a channel's gain [9] in the control room and headphones is soloed, the right meter shows no reading, and the left... in the solo mode. For best real-world results, try to quickly engage or disengage the stereo graphic EQ [37]. 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...
... of that you can get a good mix with your EQ settings, or to shorten the signal path if you to indicate different ranges of your mixer. You can easily be when adjusting a channel's gain [9] in the control room and headphones is soloed, the right meter shows no reading, and the left... in the solo mode. For best real-world results, try to quickly engage or disengage the stereo graphic EQ [37]. 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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... gain [9], EQ [11-15], and channel faders [23], as well as the channel FX sends [17] and the FX send master [42]. 22 ProFX16 and ProFX22 The FX output to compensate for low-level effects. 4 01 BRIGHT ROOM 02 WARM LOUNGE 03 SMALL STAGE 04 WARM THEATER 05 WARM HALL 06... 1 Bright Room 2 Warm Lounge 3 Small Stage 9 Chorus 10 Chorus + Reverb 11 Doubler 42. PRESET SELECTOR Rotate this endless control to mon 2' knobs clockwise. When the mixer is shown in the list of each preset are affected by turning the 'to mon 1' and 'to select one second. The signals going into the...
... gain [9], EQ [11-15], and channel faders [23], as well as the channel FX sends [17] and the FX send master [42]. 22 ProFX16 and ProFX22 The FX output to compensate for low-level effects. 4 01 BRIGHT ROOM 02 WARM LOUNGE 03 SMALL STAGE 04 WARM THEATER 05 WARM HALL 06... 1 Bright Room 2 Warm Lounge 3 Small Stage 9 Chorus 10 Chorus + Reverb 11 Doubler 42. PRESET SELECTOR Rotate this endless control to mon 2' knobs clockwise. When the mixer is shown in the list of each preset are affected by turning the 'to mon 1' and 'to select one second. The signals going into the...
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...other line-level outputs, such as FAQs, documentation and any aux returns maxed out? • Unplug anything from your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center." If the noise disappears, it , so unplug whatever that you are not overdriving your ...our website (www.mackie.com) where you will tell you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is securely plugged in. • Is the channel gain set correctly? • Is the channel level up enough? • Is the channel OL led on if the mixer is connected to a...
...other line-level outputs, such as FAQs, documentation and any aux returns maxed out? • Unplug anything from your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center." If the noise disappears, it , so unplug whatever that you are not overdriving your ...our website (www.mackie.com) where you will tell you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is securely plugged in. • Is the channel gain set correctly? • Is the channel level up enough? • Is the channel OL led on if the mixer is connected to a...
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...often used in this owner's manual, due to ground (earth). • Stereo headphones, and rarely, stereo microphones and stereo line connections. Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. Some examples: RING TIP • Unbalanced microphones SLEEVE • Electric guitars and ...low (cold), and sleeve to a contractual obligation, but performs nightly at the downtown Woodinville Cocoa Rooms and Tea Bar 26 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Connect the signal to the center post and the ground (earth) or shield to the low (cold or negative polarity) side of...
...often used in this owner's manual, due to ground (earth). • Stereo headphones, and rarely, stereo microphones and stereo line connections. Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. Some examples: RING TIP • Unbalanced microphones SLEEVE • Electric guitars and ...low (cold), and sleeve to a contractual obligation, but performs nightly at the downtown Woodinville Cocoa Rooms and Tea Bar 26 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Connect the signal to the center post and the ground (earth) or shield to the low (cold or negative polarity) side of...
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... to the e xternal unit is on its merry way through the mixer). Insert only to master. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption to first "click." TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are unbalanced, but have both signals. Insert all the...tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor "tip" This plug connects to tap out the channel signal without interrupting normal operation. The send from the mixer to continue on the ring. NOTE: Do not overload or short-circuit the signal you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only p...
... to the e xternal unit is on its merry way through the mixer). Insert only to master. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption to first "click." TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are unbalanced, but have both signals. Insert all the...tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor "tip" This plug connects to tap out the channel signal without interrupting normal operation. The send from the mixer to continue on the ring. NOTE: Do not overload or short-circuit the signal you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only p...
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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 ...