Mackie PPM1008 Owner's Manual

Mackie PPM1008 Owner's Manual

8-channel, 2x800 w professional powered mixer
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2 X 800W PROFESSIONAL POWERED MIXER
PPM1008
OUTPUT POWER: @ 4 OHMS, 800 WATTS PEAK PER CH
MINIMUM LOAD: 4 OHMS PER CHANNEL
8-Channel, 2 x 800 W Professional Powered Mixer
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
2 X 800W PROFESSIONAL POWERED MIXER
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  • Page 1 2 X 800W PROFESSIONAL POWERED MIXER PPM1008 OUTPUT POWER: @ 4 OHMS, 800 WATTS PEAK PER CH MINIMUM LOAD: 4 OHMS PER CHANNEL 8-Channel, 2 x 800 W Professional Powered Mixer O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. PPM1008 19. 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: Read This Page

    2, and this page first. Setup The PPM1008 powered mixer is designed to be easy to operate, and to be set up quickly. Place the powered mixer in a position where it is easy to reach the controls.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    At Mackie, we know what it takes to be roadworthy. After all, our mixers have traveled all over the world under the worst of conditions and the best of conditions, and we’ve applied what we’ve learned to the mechanical...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION ... 24 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS... 25 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION ... 27 APPENDIX D: TABLE OF EFFECTS PRESETS ... 30 PPM1008 LIMITED WARRANTY ... 31 Need help with your mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and documentation.
  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    Mackie SRM450v2 powered monitors are connected to the monitor 1 send, and play as stage monitors. The mon 1 controls of each channel allow you to set up a stage monitor mix that is independent of the main mix.
  • Page 7 6 mic in, a keyboard attached to channel 7's stereo inputs, and a drum machine to channel 8. A Mackie SRM150 powered monitor is connected to the monitor 1 send, and acts as a personal stage monitor to the keyboard player. The mon 1 knobs of each channel allow you to set up a monitor mix that is independent of the main mix.
  • Page 8 2, and an iPod docking station attached to channel 8's RCA inputs. A Mackie d.2 Pro DJ production console is connected to two turntables, and its RCA output connects to the powered mixer's channel 7 stereo RCA inputs. Use the d.2 Pro's advanced DJ controls to get the best performance from your records.
  • Page 9 A speaker-level power output, and play stage monitor mix 1. Mackie HD1531 powered speakers and HD1801 powered subwoofers are connected to the line-level main mix outputs, and play the stereo main mix to your audience.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Features

    These output connections provide speaker-level output power from the internal power amplifiers to your passive speakers. The power output of the PPM1008 is 500 watts rms per channel into 4 ohms. The outputs can be selected with the amp mode switch [4] to be either the stereo main mix, mono main mix/monitor 1, or monitor 1/monitor 2.
  • Page 11: Power Amp Mode Switch

    This allows considerable flexibility in the use of the powered mixer. For example, if you already have powered main loudspeakers, you could use the PPM1008 power amplifiers to run passive stage monitors. Do not change the position of the power amp mode switch when the mixer is powered on.
  • Page 12: Front Panel Features

    The mic inputs will handle any kind of mic level you can toss at them, without overloading. PPM1008 Channels 1 to 4 have the extra benefit of built-in signal in-line compressors [33]. These may be adjusted...
  • Page 13: Mono Line Inputs (Ch. 1 To 4)

    Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) micro phones, or ribbon mics into the mic input jacks if phantom power is on. Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic XLR input jacks with phantom power on, unless you know for certain it is safe to do so. 8.
  • Page 14: Fx/Mon 2 Send Output

    SRM450v2 Powered Stage Monitors (plays mon 2 output) Using the output to feed a pair of powered stage monitors. PPM1008 If they want “more me, and less Keith,” you can turn up their channel's FX/mon 2 control, and turn down Keith's.
  • Page 15: Fx Footswitch

    These inputs are also useful when you need more channels then the PPM1008 provides. You could connect the line-level outputs from another mixer, and use it to control the mix and levels playing in loud- speakers attached to the powered mixer.
  • Page 16: Channel Controls

    PPM1008 “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 17: Mon 1

    [51]. More FX/mon 2 details are shown on page 14 and page 23 (item 51). CHANNEL EQUALIZATION (EQ) The PPM1008 mono channels have 3-band equalization: low shelving, mid peaking with adjustable frequency, and high shelving. The stereo channels have 4-band EQ: low shelving, low-mid and high-mid peaking, and high shelving.
  • Page 18: Low Eq

    If you find that the overall level is too quiet or too loud with the level near unity, you’ll want to confirm the gain switch is set correctly. PPM1008 32. GAIN SWITCH Engage this switch [low]on channels that have “louder”...
  • Page 19: Compressor

    33. COMPRESSOR Channels 1 to 4 have an in-line compressor circuit with a variable threshold. This is very useful for compression of vocals, for example. When the incoming signals exceed the threshold level set by this knob, the signal level is automatically compressed.
  • Page 20: Power Led

    EQ, you can keep an eye on the meters in case you over-do it and take the levels into overload. PPM1008 As with the channel EQ, just take it easy. There is a large amount of adjustment, and if you are not careful, you can upset the delicate balance of nature.
  • Page 21: Hz Rumble Reduction Switch

    The control does not affect the monitor 1 output [17], monitor 2 output [15], or the internal power amp if it is playing a monitor. (For stage monitor work, it is good that the main mix level does not affect the monitor outputs, so they can be set up nicely and stay that way.) The main mix signals are off with the level fully down, the “U”...
  • Page 22: Phantom Switch

    C200, C300z, S408, S215, and S225, then press this switch for enhanced clarity and low-frequency response. If you are not using Mackie speakers, then press it anyway and listen for an improvement. The passive EQ circuit is added just before the internal power...
  • Page 23: Fx Send (Post)/Mon 2 Send (Pre)

    The signals going into the processor are affected by the channel FX/mon 2 controls [22], and the channel level controls [31] (if the FX send/mon 2 send switch [51] is out (post)). Check the LED if you alter these controls. 51.
  • Page 24: 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, and documentation. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your mixer away.
  • Page 25: Appendix B: Connections

    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”...
  • Page 26 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 27: Appendix C: Technical Information

    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 holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
  • Page 28 EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service. PPM1008...
  • Page 29: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30: Appendix D: Table Of Effects Presets

    Delay times can easily be customized to suit the moment by using the Tap feature. For presets 17 to 24, the delay can be entered by tapping the preset selector knob [53] more than once. PPM1008 Example of its use Perfect for thickening percussive instruments, such as a snare drum, or tight vocal arrangements.
  • Page 31: Ppm1008 Limited Warranty

    The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
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