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Mackie d.4 Pro Owner's Manual

Mackie d.4 Pro Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 4-Channel DJ Production Console with FireWire O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. d.4 Pro DJ Production Console 18. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    57. MAIN LEVEL METERS ... 19 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION ... 20 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS... 22 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFO... 23 APPENDIX D: CROSSFADER REPLACEMENT ... 25 APPENDIX E: FIREWIRE ... 26 D.4 PRO LIMITED WARRANTY ... 31 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie d.4 Pro mixer. It contains all of your favorite features in a DJ mixer, along with an internal FireWire interface, and other signifi- cant extras that you will come to appreciate. The d.4 Pro is a four-program channel, dual mic channel, DJ mixer with effects filters and an internal FireWire interface.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Pro, go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs up. If you just want to quickly get sound through the d.4 Pro mixer and try it out, follow these steps: Plug a signal source to the d.4 Pro. This could be a: • Microphone into a mic input •...

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    This diagram shows a CD player and microphones connected, with an effects device in the aux loop, and a laptop attached. Various popular DJ software such as Traktor™, PCDJ™, and MixVibes™, can be used with the d.4 Pro via the FireWire connection. The main mix can also be recorded with software such as Tracktion.
  • Page 7 Using the program source switch, each program can quickly select from three different inputs without repatching: • FireWire • Line or Phono (set Line/Phono switch) • CD Player (or other line-level) Plug into front panel headphone jack Headphones Laptop Computer Example of connecting more than one source to each program channel Plug into front panel...
  • Page 8 A USB keyboard controller is also attached directly to the computer. The FireWire output from various software, such as Reason™, Abelton Live™, Tracktor™, Tracktion™, and Logic™ can be sent to the four program channels for mixing. An effects processor is also shown in the aux loop. d.4 Pro DJ Production Console Turntable (PGM4) with phono-level...
  • Page 9 SA1532z Powered Speaker Main Left Plug into front panel headphone jack Headphones Laptop Computer SRM450 Powered Speakers This diagram shows 4 sources hooked up to 4 channels, with an effects device in the aux loop, and a laptop attached. Separate tracks can be recorded into Tracktion, of each stereo program channel and the microphones, and even the effects channel.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Features

    The microphone signals entering the d.4 Pro are in for a special treat: the microphone preamplifiers are the Mackie Onyx design, as used in our Onyx line of mixers. The microphone signals are routed through the mic preamp, EQ section, level control, on/off/talk assign, and then to the main mix bus.

  • Page 11: Fw Out

    If you are using the d.4 Pro as a submixer and con- necting the XLR main outs to the mic inputs of another mixer, push this switch in to the Mic position. This reduces the output signal to a microphone level, and allows you to connect the d.4 Pro output directly to a...

  • Page 12: Rca Main Outs

    16. POWER When the power switch is turned on, power is sup- plied to the d.4 Pro, and the EQ knobs will light up. As a general rule, turn on the d.4 Pro first (before your amps), and turn it off last. This will reduce any turn-on, or turn-off thumps.

  • Page 13: Mic Input Section

    The left col- umn controls mic input 1, and the right column controls mic input 2. Each section contains a most wonderful Mackie Onyx premium-quality microphone preamplifier. 19. LEVEL These knobs adjust the gain of the mic preamps for any mics plugged into the mic [1] input jacks.

  • Page 14: Mic Assign

    You can have signals coming in on all three in- puts, and quickly change between them using this heavy duty switch. Although the d.4 Pro is a four channel mixer, this three-position source selector for each channel allows you to select up to 12 different sources without repatching! 31.

  • Page 15: Filter Select

    34. FILTER SELECT This three-position switch allows you to pass the program material through either of two filters before reaching the main mix bus (not the aux bus.) • In the top position, the program passes through filter X, whose parameters are adjustable using the controls in the bottom left of the mixer.

  • Page 16: Program Fader

    These faders are designed to last the lifetime of the d.4 Pro. No audio passes through these faders, rather, they send a control voltage to a pair of VCAs that deter- mine the gain of the signal. This is a very good thing, by the way, as the audio will not be affected by any scratchy electrical contacts.

  • Page 17: Aux Return

    This crossfader is a high-quality infinium free optical digital fader, designed to last the lifetime of the d.4 Pro with no degradation in quality. The sensitivity of the travel can be adjusted using the crossfader contour [42] control.

  • Page 18: Output Control Section

    Pro DJ Production Console Output Control Section 48. PHONES SOURCE This control only works if the split cue [49] switch is in the up (off) position. It provides the cued source in stereo when panned hard left, and the main mix in stereo when panned to the right.

  • Page 19: Booth Level

    52. BOOTH LEVEL This knob adjusts the output level at the booth out- puts [10]. 53. BOOTH STEREO/MONO With this switch up, the booth [10] outputs provide a stereo left and right output of the main mix. If you only have one booth monitor, push the switch in to combine the left and right signals to mono.

  • Page 20: Appendix A: Service Information

    If no LEDs are illuminated, and you are certain that the AC outlet is live, it will be necessary to have your d.4 Pro serviced. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer to “Repair” on the next page to find out how to proceed.
  • Page 21 • If possible, listen to the signal with headphones plugged into the input source device. If it sounds bad there, it’s not the d.4 Pro causing the problem. • If you are using a turntable with a phono-level output, and the sound is low and distorted, check that the line/phono [5] switch is set to phono.

  • Page 22: Appendix B: Connections

    Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The d.4 Pro mic combo input accepts 3-pin male XLR connectors; the main outs accept 3-pin female XLR con- nectors. These are wired as follows, according to stan- dards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society).

  • Page 23: Appendix C: Technical Info

    Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold- ers, and are hereby acknowledged.
  • Page 24 Pro DJ Production Console RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT MAIN LEFT MAIN...

  • Page 25: Appendix D: Crossfader Replacement

    14.09 in/ 358 mm Procedure 1. Turn off the d.4 Pro, and remove the power cord, and any other cords or cables connected to the d.4 Pro. 2. Gently place the d.4 Pro face upwards on a flat, clean and dry surface, such as the kitchen table.

  • Page 26: Appendix E: Firewire

    Input 12 Input 13 Input 14 Each channel of analog audio from the d.4 Pro is converted to digital signals by the FireWire interface’s splendid A/D converters. (The block diagram on page 24 shows the location of the FireWire inputs and outputs.)
  • Page 27 CDs. The phono output from your turntable is converted to line-level by the d.4 Pro phono stage (see figure 1). This analog audio output is converted to a digital stream by the FireWire interface and sent to your computer.

  • Page 28: Software Installation

    MIDI notes The d.4 Pro will show up on a Mac or PC as a 1 input, 0 output MIDI interface named “D.Pro Mixer.” On a PC, the 0x1 MIDI interface shows up in all MIDI compatible applications. On a Mac, the 0x1 interface will show up in all compatible applications, and be visible in the Audio MIDI setup utility.
  • Page 29 Logo testing. It’s okay. We’ve tested it and it is compatible with Windows XP. Click “Continue Anyway.” 8. Now it is time to connect your d.4 Pro FireWire connection to your computer. Follow the in- structions and then click “Next.”...
  • Page 30 3. Click the Audio Devices tab, and select Mackie d.Pro in the “Properties For” drop-down box. 4. Here you can see the settings for the Mackie d.Pro. You can also choose to use the d.Pro as your default input or output, as well as desig- nate it to be used for system sound output.

  • Page 31: Pro Limited Warranty

    To obtain repairs or replacement under warranty, you must have a copy of your sales receipt from the authorized Mackie dealer where you purchased the product. It is necessary to establish purchase date and determine whether your Mackie product is within the warranty period.
  • Page 32 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...

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