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Mackie ProFX12 Owner's Manual

Professional mic/line mixers with fx and usb i/o
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ProFX8 and ProFX12
Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O
POWER
ON
(BALANCED)
MIC
MIC
MIC
1
2
3
LINE
HI-Z
BAL /
BAL /
BAL /
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
LINE/HI-Z IN 1
LINE IN 2
LINE IN 3
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
U
U
U
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
SET
SET
SET
U
+50
U
+50
U
+50
-20dB
+30dB
-20dB
+30dB
-20dB
+30dB
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
100 Hz
100 Hz
100 Hz
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
HI
HI
HI
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
MID
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
MON
MON
MON
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
FX
FX
FX
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OL
OL
OL
1
2
3
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
5
5
5
U
U
U
5
5
5
10
10
10
20
20
20
30
30
30
40
40
40
50
50
50
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
MAIN
MAIN
RIGHT
LEFT
(BALANCED)
USB
MIC
MIC
MIC
(UNBALANCED)
L
TAPE
IN
R
4
5/6
7/8
9/10
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
BAL /
L
L
L
UNBAL
BAL /
BAL /
BAL /
LINE IN 4
LINE IN 5
LINE IN 7
LINE IN 9
LINE IN 11
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
R
R
R
INSERT
LINE IN 6
LINE IN 8
LINE IN 10
LINE IN 12
U
U
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
SET
SET
SET
U
+50
U
+50
U
+50
-20
+20
-20dB
+30dB
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
100 Hz
100 Hz
100 Hz
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
U
HI
HI
HI
HI
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
MID
MID
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
U
MON
MON
MON
MON
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
U
FX
FX
FX
FX
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OL
OL
OL
OL
4
5/6
7/8
9/10
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
U
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
L
TAPE
OUT
R
11/12
(MONO)
(MONO)
BAL /
L
L
L
UNBAL
BAL /
BAL /
BAL /
UNBAL
UNBAL
MON SEND
UNBAL
FOOTSWITCH
BAL /
R
R
R
UNBAL
ST RETURN
FX SEND
MAIN OUT
PHONES
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
U
15
15
10
10
-20
+20
PHANTOM
5
5
GAIN
0
0
5
5
EQ
U
10
10
MAIN
15
15
HI
12kHz
METERS
125
250
500
1K
2K
4K
8K
0dB=0dBu
-15
+15
U
MAIN MIX
EQ IN
MON
BYPASS
MID
2.5kHz
-15
+15
U
USB
LOW
FX PRESETS
80Hz
01 BRIGHT ROOM
02 WARM LOUNGE
-15
+15
U
03 SMALL STAGE
04 WARM THEATER
AUX
U
05 WARM HALL
06 CONCERT HALL
07 PLATE REVERB
MON
+10
O O
08 CATHEDRAL
L
09 CHORUS
INPUT LEVEL
+15
10 CHORUS + REV
PRESETS
U
11 DOUBLER
12 TAPE SLAP
MUTE
13 DELAY 1 (300ms)
FX
14 DELAY 2 (380ms)
15 DELAY 3 (480ms)
USB THRU
BREAK
+15
16 REVERB + DLY (250ms)
(MUTES ALL CHANNELS)
PAN
U
U
OL
+15
+15
L
R
O O
O O
MAX
O O
O O
FX MASTER
FX TO MON
PHONES
TAPE LEVEL
MON
MAIN
MUTE
MUTE
OL
OL
11/12
ST RTN
FX RTN
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
48V
POWER
POWER
OL
15
10
6
3
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
R
U
+20

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  • Page 1 ProFX8 and ProFX12 Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O POWER MAIN MAIN RIGHT LEFT (BALANCED) (BALANCED) LINE HI-Z BAL / BAL / BAL / BAL / UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. ProFX8 and ProFX12 20. 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

    Read This Page! 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

    FX processor and a USB port for playing and recording 2 channels of audio using a computer. The ProFX8 has 8 channels and the ProFX12 has 12 channels. Apart from this difference, the mixers are identical and this manual covers both models.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    22. HI EQ ... 19 23. MID EQ ... 19 24. LOW EQ ... 19 25. AUX MON ... 19 • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), manuals, addendums, and user forums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com.

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    An effects processor receives a mono input from the FX send and its stereo outputs connect to the stereo return inputs. 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 7 1 to 4, allowing vocal compression. Mackie HD1521 powered speakers are connected to the left and right main output via a compressor/ limiter. Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are set up as stage monitors and connect to the mixer's monitor output via a graphic EQ.
  • Page 8 1 allowing vocal compression and a touch of reverb. Mackie HD1531 powered speakers are connected to the left and right main output. Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are set up as stage monitors and connect to the mixer's monitor output. The aux mon controls of each channel allow you to create a stage monitor mix that is independent of the main mix.
  • Page 9 A dual compressor is connected to the insert of channel 1 and 2, allowing vocal compression. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers and SRM1801 powered subwoofers are connected to the left and right main output. Two SRM450v2 powered speakers are set up as stage monitors and connect to the mixer's monitor output.
  • Page 10 3/4, an electronic drum kit connected to channel 5/6 and a keyboard attached to channel 7/8. Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the left and right main output for careful and accurate monitoring of the performance.
  • Page 11 An effects/sampler receives a mono input from the FX send and its stereo outputs connect to the stereo return inputs. Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the left and right main output for careful and accurate monitoring.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Features

    The main mix is the sum of all active channels currently playing, including any 2-channel USB input from the computer. How much of a channel that is heard in the main mix is determined by that channel’s fader [30]. ProFX8 and ProFX12 MAIN MAIN RIGHT LEFT...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Features

    Front Panel Features LINE HI-Z BAL / BAL / BAL / UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3 LINE IN 4 INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT Connection Section LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL +30dB +30dB +30dB -20dB -20dB -20dB -20dB GAIN...

  • Page 14: Mono Line Inputs

    We’ve included inserts for just the mono channels. If using this kind of processing on other channels, simply patch through the processor before plugging into the ProFX mixer. ProFX8 and ProFX12 (UNBALANCED) TAPE 9/10 (MONO) (MONO)

  • Page 15: Mon Send

    12. MON SEND Stage monitors allow the talented musicians to hear themselves clearly on stage, and this can often be a good thing. The monitor mix may be carefully adjusted in level using the aux mon controls [25]. These tap a portion of each channel's signal to provide a 1/4"...

  • Page 16: Tape Input

    This allows you to make a recording for posterity/ archive/legal purposes whenever the band gets back together again. The tape output is the stereo main mix, not affected by the main fader [47], or the graphic EQ [36]. ProFX8 and ProFX12 (UNBALANCED) TAPE 9/10 (MONO)

  • Page 17: Channel Controls

    14 DELAY 2 (380ms) 15 DELAY 3 (480ms) USB THRU BREAK Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every level 16 REVERB + DLY (250ms) (MUTES ALL CHANNELS) control. This “U” stands for “unity gain,” meaning no FX MASTER...

  • Page 18: Gain

    EQ boost, or both. Without this “virtual pad,” this scenario might lead to channel clipping. ProFX8 and ProFX12 INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE IN 6...

  • Page 19: Hi Eq

    Another way to consider low cut’s function is that it actually adds flexibility during live performances. With the addition of low cut, you may safely use low EQ on vocals. Many times, bass shelving EQ can really benefit voices. Trouble is, adding low EQ also boosts stage rumble, mic handling clunks and breath pops.

  • Page 20: Aux Fx

    On mono channels these controls act as pan pots. On hybrid and stereo channels, they work like the balance control on a home stereo. They do not affect the aux mon or FX mixes. ProFX8 and ProFX12 INSERT INSERT INSERT...

  • Page 21: Master Controls

    ST RETURN FX SEND STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 12kHz MAIN MIX 2.5kHz FX PRESETS 80Hz 01 BRIGHT ROOM 02 WARM LOUNGE 03 SMALL STAGE 04 WARM THEATER 05 WARM HALL 06 CONCERT HALL 07 PLATE REVERB 08 CATHEDRAL 09 CHORUS 10 CHORUS + REV PRESETS 11 DOUBLER 12 TAPE SLAP...

  • Page 22: Break Switch

    USB inputs. For example, you could play a soothing CD while the band is off stage. ProFX8 and ProFX12 35. TAPE LEVEL This knob controls the input level of signals entering the tape inputs.

  • Page 23: Usb Thru

    40. USB THRU In addition to a mix of the other channels, the USB output to the computer may contain any input from the computer if this switch is down. (This switch only affects the output to the computer, not the headphones or main mix.) •...

  • Page 24: Stereo Effects Processor

    11/12 ST RTN FX RTN The Mackie Running-Man 32-bit internal effects processor is a mono-in, stereo-out effects processor, with 16 presets. It is fed by adjusting the aux FX control [26] on each channel. The FX master knob [51] adjusts the overall level entering the FX processor and the OL LED [52] shows if the level is too high.
  • Page 25 TABLE OF INTERNAL EFFECTS Title Description 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/lounge sound, with just enough enhancement of the lower mids to produce a warm tone.

  • Page 26: 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 user forums. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your mixer away.

  • Page 27: 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 28 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 29: Appendix C: Technical Information

    Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Noise 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 150 Source Impedance Equivalent Input Noise (Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain) Residual Output Noise (All outputs, master levels off, all channel levels off) (All outputs, master levels unity, all channel levels off) (All outputs, master levels unity, one channel level unity) Distortion 20 Hz –...
  • Page 30 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 31: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram (post) (post) (pre) (pre) R Main Main Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Profx8 And Profx12 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.
  • Page 33 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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