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Mackie PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXERS WITH FX AND USB I/O PROFX16 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ProFX16 and ProFX22 Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    You probably want to try out your new mixer right away. Before you do, please read the safety instructions on page 2, then read this page, and the rest later. Zero the Mixer 1. Turn down all knobs except the channel EQ and pan knobs, and set all the faders fully down.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (such as vocals, snare drum, the occasional jaw harp or mountain goats) may be addressed. Bottom line? You have an awesome mixer with Mackie sound quality, “built-like-a-tank” build quality and a recording and processing feature set that is unparalleled.

  • Page 5: Features

    Features • Professional 4•Bus live sound mixer with onboard effects and USB I/O • Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps with +50 dB gain range • Dedicated inline compression for critical inputs • 32-bit RMFX processor with 16 “Gig-Ready” ™ reverbs, choruses and delays •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2 QUICK START ... 3 INTRODUCTION ... 4 FEATURES ... 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 6 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS... 7 REAR PANEL - CONNECTIONS ... 9 POWER CONNECTION ... 9 POWER Switch ... 9 USB INPUT/OUTPUT ... 9 RUNNING MAN LOGO ...

  • Page 7: Hookup Diagrams

    Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the left and right main output. Two of these speakers are also set up as stage monitors and connect to the mixer's monitor output via a graphic EQ.
  • Page 8 9/10, an electronic drum kit connected to channel 13/14 and a keyboard attached to channel 15/16. Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the left and right control room outputs for careful and accurate monitoring of the performance. Headphones connected to mon send 1 via a headphone amp are available for the talent to utilize when tracking.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel - Connections

    ProFX Features – Rear Panel PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX POWER AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NUMBER Connections 1. POWER CONNECTION This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box with your mixer) to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the linecord into an AC outlet.

  • Page 10: Running Man Logo

    Origins: It originated in the early '90s when founder Greg Mackie decided that a logo was just as (if not moreso) important than just the name. He stated that, “brands are not recognized by name alone, but by their accompanying logo...take a look at the logos of...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    ProFX Features Front Panel - Connections and Channel Strip The vertical channel strips look very similar, and have only a few differences between them. Each channel works independently, and just controls the signals plugged into the inputs directly above them. 5.

  • Page 12: Line Inputs

    XX / XX XX / XX XX / XX BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL (MONO) LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN XX COMP INSERT LINE IN XX +30dB +30dB -20dB -20dB GAIN GAIN GAIN LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 100Hz 100Hz...

  • Page 13: Insert

    27 (figure G) showing three ways to use insert cables. “U” like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every level control. It stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in signal level. The labels on the controls are measured in decibels (dB), so you’ll know what you’re doing...

  • Page 14: High Eq

    XX / XX XX / XX XX / XX BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL (MONO) LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN XX COMP INSERT LINE IN XX +30dB +30dB -20dB -20dB GAIN GAIN GAIN LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 100Hz 100Hz...

  • Page 15: Aux Fx

    The pan [18], mute [20] and channel fader [23] do not affect the monitor output, but the other channel controls will. The aux mon is pre-fader. The overall output level may be adjusted with the aux master mon knobs [42] and monitor 1's EQ tweaked with the graphic EQ [37] if the main mix/mon 1 switch [38] is pressed in.

  • Page 16: Pfl Solo Switch

    XX / XX XX / XX XX / XX BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL (MONO) LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN XX COMP INSERT LINE IN XX +30dB +30dB -20dB -20dB GAIN GAIN GAIN LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 100Hz 100Hz...

  • Page 17: Compressor

    25. COMPRESSOR Each of the last four mono channels of the ProFX mixer has an in-line compressor circuit with a variable threshold. This is very useful for compression of vocals, and snare drums, for example, so you might consider connecting your vocal and drum mics to these channels, rather than one of the other channels.

  • Page 18: Additional Inputs & Outputs

    BAL /UNBAL FOOTSWITCH BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL MON SEND FX SEND XX / XX XX / XX BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL (MONO) LINE IN 13 LINE IN 15 LINE IN 14 LINE IN 16 Additional Inputs & Outputs 26. MON SEND Stage monitors allow the talented musicians in the band to hear themselves clearly on stage.

  • Page 19: Fx Footswitch

    28. FX FOOTSWITCH This 1/4" TRS connector is where to connect your favorite footswitch. This allows you to easily mute or un-mute the internal effects at will. Any one-button on/off footswitch will work. If the internal effects have already been muted with the internal FX mute switch [48], then the footswitch has no affect.

  • Page 20: Stereo Graphic Eq, Main Meters & More

    PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX Stereo Graphic EQ, Main Meters & more! 35. 48V PHANTOM POWER Switch Most modern professional condenser mics require 48V phantom power, which lets the mixer send low- current DC voltage to the mic’s electronics through the same wires that carry audio.

  • Page 21: Main Mix / Mon 1 Switch

    PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX 38. MAIN MIX / MON 1 Switch This switch allows you to choose if the stereo graphic EQ [37] is used for the stereo left and right main mix or if it is used for monitors. For example, there may be times when the graphic EQ may be used wisely in the monitor mix to reduce feedback in the monitors from nearby microphones.

  • Page 22: Aux Masters, Aux Returns & Internal Fx

    01 BRIGHT ROOM 05 WARM HALL 09 CHORUS 02 WARM LOUNGE 06 CONCERT HALL 10 CHORUS + REV 03 SMALL STAGE 07 PLATE REVERB 11 DOUBLER 04 WARM THEATER 08 CATHEDRAL 12 TAPE SLAP MASTER RETURN MON 1 MON 2 MAIN Aux Masters, Aux Returns &...

  • Page 23: Int Fx Mute Switch And Led

    48. INT FX MUTE Switch and LED When engaged, the internal effects processor is muted, and its output will not appear on the main mix or monitor mix. The adjacent mute LED will illuminate as a reminder that the effects are muted. When power is first applied, this LED will illuminate and the FX will be muted for about 10 seconds while the little FX gerbils...

  • Page 24: Subs Assign Switches

    Whatever the selection, the control room outputs may also be used for other applications. The sound quality is just as impeccable as the main outputs. It may be used as an additional main mix output and this one will have its own level control.

  • Page 25: Appendix A: Service Information

    Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs, documentation and any updated PC drivers etc. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your mixer away.

  • Page 26: Appendix B: Connections

    XLR Connectors Mackie mixers use 3-pin female XLR connectors on all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) shield, pin 2 wired to the high (hot or positive polarity) side of the audio signal and pin 3 wired to the low (cold or negative polarity) side of the signal.
  • Page 27 Using the Send-only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer).

  • Page 28: Appendix C: Technical Information

    ±15 dB @ 12 kHz these specifications at any time without notice. 18 dB/octave, “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD –3 dB @ 100 Hz Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.

  • Page 29: Dimensions

    Dimensions 3.8 in / PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX POWER 97 mm WARNING: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NUMBER REVISION BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN...

  • Page 30: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Solo FX (post) Mon 2 (pre) Mon 1 (pre) Main ProFX16 and ProFX22 Solo FX (post) Mon 2 (pre) Mon 1 (pre) Main...

  • Page 31: Track Sheet

    Track Sheet - Mono Channels ––– ––– ––– BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN INSERT INSERT INSERT +30dB +30dB +30dB -20dB -20dB -20dB GAIN GAIN GAIN LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 12kHz 12kHz...
  • Page 32 Track Sheet - Comp & Stereo Channels ––– ––– ––– BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN COMP COMP COMP +30dB +30dB +30dB -20dB -20dB -20dB GAIN GAIN GAIN LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 100Hz 100Hz...
  • Page 33 Track Sheet - Master Section BALANCED BALANCED BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL PHONES MAIN OUT BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL (MONO) AUX RETURN CR OUT PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX STEREO GRAPHIC EQ MAIN MIX EQ IN MON 1 BYPASS 01 BRIGHT ROOM 05 WARM HALL 09 CHORUS...

  • Page 34: Appendix D: Table Of Effects Presets

    No. Title Description 01 Bright Room This room has a bright tone with lots of scattered reflections to simulate harder, more reflective surfaces. Warm Lounge This preset features a medium sized room sound, with just enough enhancement of the lower mids to produce a warm tone.

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby. • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com.
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