Introduction - Mackie PPM608 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Mackie professional
powered mixer. These powerful mixers are designed to
meet the needs of almost any small to medium-sized
club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering.
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
design of our powered mixers.
Reliability is paramount to sound reinforcement.
That's why our engineers have subjected our powered
mixers to the most rigorous and fiendish tests
imaginable to fine-tune the design, and extend its
limits beyond those of ordinary powered mixers.
Features
• Two internal power amplifiers, each rated at
500 watts peak into 4 ohms
• Three selectable amplifier modes (stereo
mains, mono-main/monitor 1, mon 1/mon 2)
• 8 channels (6 mono, 2 stereo)
• Mic inputs on all channels
• Line-level inputs (6 mono, 2 stereo)
• RCA inputs on stereo channels.
• Insert jacks on mono channels
• Channels 5 and 6 allow direct connection of
guitars and basses without a DI box
• 3-band EQ on each channel
• Monitor 1 send
• Main mix stereo line outputs
• Main mix mono sub out
• Amplifier line-level inputs allow the connection
of external mixers if more channels are needed
• Footswitch connection for FX mute/unmute
• FX/monitor 2 send (selectable pre/post)
• +48v Phantom power can be applied to all mics
• Built-in compressors on the first 4 mono inputs
(dedicated in-line compression)
• 24 built-in Running Man 32-bit effects with
input gain, tap delay, and a footswitch
mute/unmute
• Independent 7-band graphic EQs with
constant-Q filters on the main and
monitor outputs
• Tape/CD stereo RCA outputs
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• 12-segment stereo output meters on main mix,
and mono meter on monitor 1
• Break switch mutes all mono channels
• Speakon and 1/4" power amp outputs
• Precision passive switch for enhanced clarity
and low-frequency response with Mackie
passive speakers
• Rugged design with polycarbonate sides and
built-in metal handles
• Modern and stylish design from our modern
and stylish, hip and trendy design team
(runners-up in the coveted Golden
Lock-Washer of Walton-on-Naze design award)
How To Use This Manual
The first pages after the table of contents are the
hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for fun
times with your powered mixer.
Next is a detailed tour of the entire mixer. The
descriptions are divided into sections, just as your
mixer is organized into distinct zones:
• Rear panel: The AC input, power switch,
speaker-level outputs and amplifier mode
switch
• Patchbay: The lower front section, where you
connect microphones and guitars etc.
• Channel Strip: The channel strips where you
adjust and control each channel
• Master Section: The section on the right, with
graphic EQ and main level controls
• Stereo Effect Processor
Throughout these sections you'll find illustrations
with each feature numbered and described in the
nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks infor mation that is critically
important or unique to the powered mixer. For
your own good, read them and remember them.
This icon will lead you to some explanations of
features and practical tips. Go ahead and skip
these if you really need to go.
Appendix A: Service information.
Appendix B: Connectors.
Appendix C: Technical information.
Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets
The thickness of the manual makes it ideal for
fitting under wobbly table legs, or for defending
yourself against packs of angry ferrets.