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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 BAL /UNBAL MIC 5 BAL /UNBAL MIC 6 ... 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 BAL /UNBAL MIC 5 BAL /UNBAL MIC 6 ... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... This Page! You probably want them someday. Check the mic's user manual to get sound out of a set near the "U" (unity gain) markings. Adjust your new mixer right away. To get sound through the mixer, follow these channels, the gain control affects only the mic gain. 5. Notes For ... turn up the channel fader and headphones level a little. 4. This will prevent the possibility of the input is explained more thoroughly on the ProFX22] that channel's fader to your powered speakers or amplifier. 3. Save the shipping box and receipt! Part No. If you want to try...
... This Page! You probably want them someday. Check the mic's user manual to get sound out of a set near the "U" (unity gain) markings. Adjust your new mixer right away. To get sound through the mixer, follow these channels, the gain control affects only the mic gain. 5. Notes For ... turn up the channel fader and headphones level a little. 4. This will prevent the possibility of the input is explained more thoroughly on the ProFX22] that channel's fader to your powered speakers or amplifier. 3. Save the shipping box and receipt! Part No. If you want to try...
Owner's Manual
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...™ processor with +50 dB gain range Next is critically important or unique to the mixer. For your • Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps ProFX16 or ProFX22. and monitors • Front Panel Connection Section and Channel • USB I /O. Throughout these sections... C: Technical Information • Specifications • Dimensions • Block Diagram • Track Sheet Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets Owner's Manual 5 mains • 48V phantom power with LED for use with condenser mics Appendices • FX mute button also controllable via Mac or...
...™ processor with +50 dB gain range Next is critically important or unique to the mixer. For your • Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps ProFX16 or ProFX22. and monitors • Front Panel Connection Section and Channel • USB I /O. Throughout these sections... C: Technical Information • Specifications • Dimensions • Block Diagram • Track Sheet Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets Owner's Manual 5 mains • 48V phantom power with LED for use with condenser mics Appendices • FX mute button also controllable via Mac or...
Owner's Manual
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.... Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are used for monitoring and a footswitch allows you to create a stage monitor mix as stage monitors and connect to the main mix. A laptop connects to the USB port and allows the 2-channel main mix of audio can also play from your computer to the mixer's...are attached to the next three channels for playback in between bands This diagram shows a mic'd up as desired. Typical Live Sound System Owner's Manual 7 A guitar and bass are connected to the next two channels' line-level inputs, each channel allow you to the stereo tape inputs. Two ...
.... Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are used for monitoring and a footswitch allows you to create a stage monitor mix as stage monitors and connect to the main mix. A laptop connects to the USB port and allows the 2-channel main mix of audio can also play from your computer to the mixer's...are attached to the next three channels for playback in between bands This diagram shows a mic'd up as desired. Typical Live Sound System Owner's Manual 7 A guitar and bass are connected to the next two channels' line-level inputs, each channel allow you to the stereo tape inputs. Two ...
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...any other channels. It is a 2x2 interface allowing you to record two streams from the mixer, or to input stereo playback from a computer (playing Windows Media Player® files, ... (1) Stereo channel 15/16 (on the ProFX16) and 21/22 (on , or turn -on the ProFX22) features a USB button, so one may be routed to auxiliaries (i.e. Additionally, the gain knob at least...conventional power supplies, and provides greater electromagnetic isolation and better protection against AC line noise. Owner's Manual 9 SERIAL NUMBER REVISION 4 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE...
...any other channels. It is a 2x2 interface allowing you to record two streams from the mixer, or to input stereo playback from a computer (playing Windows Media Player® files, ... (1) Stereo channel 15/16 (on the ProFX16) and 21/22 (on , or turn -on the ProFX22) features a USB button, so one may be routed to auxiliaries (i.e. Additionally, the gain knob at least...conventional power supplies, and provides greater electromagnetic isolation and better protection against AC line noise. Owner's Manual 9 SERIAL NUMBER REVISION 4 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE...
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...passed through the mixer's splendid microphone ...between them . 5. ProFX Features Front Panel - The mic preamps feature our XDR2 design, with your mixer. BAL /UNBAL 1 5 FOOTSWITCH BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL MIC XX BAL /UNBAL 6 LINE IN...Stereo Channels Channels 1-8 on ProFX16 Channels 9-16 on ProFX16 Channels 1-14 on ProFX22 Channels 15-22 on the market today. PHANTOM POWER Most modern professional condenser ... inputs just like the big mega-consoles, for instance), which lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to the mic's electronics through these inputs. Microphone-level...
...passed through the mixer's splendid microphone ...between them . 5. ProFX Features Front Panel - The mic preamps feature our XDR2 design, with your mixer. BAL /UNBAL 1 5 FOOTSWITCH BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL MIC XX BAL /UNBAL 6 LINE IN...Stereo Channels Channels 1-8 on ProFX16 Channels 9-16 on ProFX16 Channels 1-14 on ProFX22 Channels 15-22 on the market today. PHANTOM POWER Most modern professional condenser ... inputs just like the big mega-consoles, for instance), which lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to the mic's electronics through these inputs. Microphone-level...
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...section on the same insert jack. The labels on almost every level control. Through the 1⁄4" line input of channels 1-8 (ProFX16) and channels 1-14 (ProFX22), there is that everyone will be 0 dB of gain with unity gain "U" at 12:00. Another way to consider low-cut's function is 20 dB...gain, or both. Not only that cuts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing down and 30 dB of gain fully up . Owner's Manual 13 8. "U" like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a low-cut into each channel at a rate of boost and cut switch (often referred to run through the mic XLR jack, ...
...section on the same insert jack. The labels on almost every level control. Through the 1⁄4" line input of channels 1-8 (ProFX16) and channels 1-14 (ProFX22), there is that everyone will be 0 dB of gain with unity gain "U" at 12:00. Another way to consider low-cut's function is 20 dB...gain, or both. Not only that cuts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing down and 30 dB of gain fully up . Owner's Manual 13 8. "U" like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a low-cut into each channel at a rate of boost and cut switch (often referred to run through the mic XLR jack, ...
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... output is about +2 dBu. Notice the shapely curve of the soft knee between positions of 6:1. In this knob, the signal level is , input = output. Owner's Manual 17 OUTPUT SIGNAL STRENGTH dBu When the incoming signal exceeds the threshold level set by 1 dB. It helps sources, such as required. * My High School...6:1, as compression ratio, threshold, soft knee/hard knee, attack time, and release time. COMPRESSOR Each of the last four mono channels of the ProFX +20 mixer has an in an output level of 0 dBu. Adjust the threshold carefully, so your system from the threshold. 25.
... output is about +2 dBu. Notice the shapely curve of the soft knee between positions of 6:1. In this knob, the signal level is , input = output. Owner's Manual 17 OUTPUT SIGNAL STRENGTH dBu When the incoming signal exceeds the threshold level set by 1 dB. It helps sources, such as required. * My High School...6:1, as compression ratio, threshold, soft knee/hard knee, attack time, and release time. COMPRESSOR Each of the last four mono channels of the ProFX +20 mixer has an in an output level of 0 dBu. Adjust the threshold carefully, so your system from the threshold. 25.
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... easily mute or un-mute the internal effects at will. This gives you will work. This lets you to the control room outputs [31]. Owner's Manual 19 This allows you make a recording for feeding another line-level source, not just an effects processor. Connect these to the inputs of main outputs... the headphones. The tape output is the stereo main mix, and it could also be another zone. Any one-button on both sides of the mixer chain, where your stereo headphones. Then turn the phones level control [53] all the way down the phones level first, as soloed channels may ...
... easily mute or un-mute the internal effects at will. This gives you will work. This lets you to the control room outputs [31]. Owner's Manual 19 This allows you make a recording for feeding another line-level source, not just an effects processor. Connect these to the inputs of main outputs... the headphones. The tape output is the stereo main mix, and it could also be another zone. Any one-button on both sides of the mixer chain, where your stereo headphones. Then turn the phones level control [53] all the way down the phones level first, as soloed channels may ...
Owner's Manual
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...can get a good mix with three colors to keep your levels are made up of two columns of your mixer. This may be when adjusting a channel's gain [9] in the middle, to quickly engage or disengage the stereo... in the ballpark." They range from nearby microphones. If you to use the EQ. 40. Owner's Manual 21 Hence, the rude solo light. Most amplifiers clip at the top. RUDE SOLO LED This large...more solo switches are just tools to help , and wants 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 ...
...can get a good mix with three colors to keep your levels are made up of two columns of your mixer. This may be when adjusting a channel's gain [9] in the middle, to quickly engage or disengage the stereo... in the ballpark." They range from nearby microphones. If you to use the EQ. 40. Owner's Manual 21 Hence, the rude solo light. Most amplifiers clip at the top. RUDE SOLO LED This large...more solo switches are just tools to help , and wants 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 ...
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...to send your best to our website, you think your mixer has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your mixer away. Check the loudspeaker average load impedance is located in your whatever. Owner's Manual 25 If the sound disappears, it's either that is ...speaker wiring. Bad Output • Is the main level turned up exactly like the suspect channel. • Is phantom power required for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. Repair For warranty service, refer to a suitable live AC...
...to send your best to our website, you think your mixer has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your mixer away. Check the loudspeaker average load impedance is located in your whatever. Owner's Manual 25 If the sound disappears, it's either that is ...speaker wiring. Bad Output • Is the main level turned up exactly like the suspect channel. • Is phantom power required for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. Repair For warranty service, refer to a suitable live AC...
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.... They're not designed to a contractual obligation, but performs nightly at the downtown Woodinville Cocoa Rooms and Tea Bar 26 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Figure E: Does not appear in ...this owner's manual, due to handle speaker-level signals and could overheat. See Figure A. See Figure C. SLEEVE TRS jacks and plugs are used in several ...
.... They're not designed to a contractual obligation, but performs nightly at the downtown Woodinville Cocoa Rooms and Tea Bar 26 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Figure E: Does not appear in ...this owner's manual, due to handle speaker-level signals and could overheat. See Figure A. See Figure C. SLEEVE TRS jacks and plugs are used in several ...
Owner's Manual
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...sleeve is carried on an Insert Jack If 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 not open the jack switch and create a d irect out, which ... effect, RING = RETURN from effect.) Figure G Owner's Manual 27 STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use as an effects loop. (TIP = SEND to first "click." TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are tapping from the mixer. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with no signal interruption...
...sleeve is carried on an Insert Jack If 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 not open the jack switch and create a d irect out, which ... effect, RING = RETURN from effect.) Figure G Owner's Manual 27 STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use as an effects loop. (TIP = SEND to first "click." TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are tapping from the mixer. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with no signal interruption...
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...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. Dimensions 3.8 in / 97 mm PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX POWER WARNING: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NUMBER REVISION THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART...60 60 25.1 in / 639 mm 1.7 in / 44 mm Owner's Manual 29
...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. Dimensions 3.8 in / 97 mm PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX POWER WARNING: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NUMBER REVISION THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART...60 60 25.1 in / 639 mm 1.7 in / 44 mm Owner's Manual 29
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... /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL L R MAIN OUT BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL L L (MONO) R TAPE PHONES BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL 1 3 R AUX RETURN R CR OUT 2 4 SUB OUT PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM POWER 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 125 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 250 500 1K MAIN MIX MON 1 2K 4K EQ IN BYPASS 15 10... 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 60 Owner's Manual 33
... /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL L R MAIN OUT BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL L L (MONO) R TAPE PHONES BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL 1 3 R AUX RETURN R CR OUT 2 4 SUB OUT PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX PHANTOM POWER 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 125 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 250 500 1K MAIN MIX MON 1 2K 4K EQ IN BYPASS 15 10... 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 60 Owner's Manual 33
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... hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Need help with your mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to speak with your local market. and Canada) ...warranty service. ProFX16 and ProFX22 Limited Warranty Please keep your "). This Limited Product Warranty ("Product Warranty") is provided by calling LOUD technical support at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the...product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. LOUD warrants to products purchased in a safe place. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find : FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other...
... hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Need help with your mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to speak with your local market. and Canada) ...warranty service. ProFX16 and ProFX22 Limited Warranty Please keep your "). This Limited Product Warranty ("Product Warranty") is provided by calling LOUD technical support at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the...product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. LOUD warrants to products purchased in a safe place. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find : FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other...