Main Mix Knob / Fader; Main Mute / Break Switch - Mackie ProFXv3+ Series Owner's Manual

Multi-channel analog mixers with enhanced fx, usb recording modes, and bluetooth
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PROFXV3+ MULTI-CHANNEL ANALOG MIXERS WITH ENHANCED FX, USB RECORDING MODES, AND BLUETOOTH®

Main Mix Knob / Fader

ProFX6v3+
ProFX10v3+

Main Mute / Break Switch

This important "take-a-break" switch quickly mutes all the microphones and line-level inputs to the main outs, cr outs and
phones when the band is between sets. This will prevent protestors or rogue karaoke singers from storming the stage at the
interval.
The monitor send and FX send are not affected. If there is no sound coming out of the system, be sure to check this switch first.
It is possible to play audio coming in from the computer via the USB inputs. For example, a soothing CD may be played while the
band is off stage.
ProFX6v3+ – The adjacent break LED will illuminate as a reminder that the channels are muted.
It is located conveniently above the main mix level knob / fader as seen displayed above.
This stereo fader allows you to adjust the levels of the main mix signals sent
to the XLR and 1/4" main line-level outputs.
This gives you the ultimate feeling of power and control over the sound levels sent
to your audience. Adjust this control carefully, with your good eye on the meters
to check against overloading, and your good ear to the levels to make sure your
audience (if any) is happy.
The main mix signals are off with the fader fully down, the "U" marking is unity gain,
and fully up provides 10 dB of additional gain. This additional gain will typically never be
needed, but once again, it's nice to know that it's there. The fader is stereo, as it affects
both the left and right of the main mix equally. This is the ideal control to slowly bring
down at the end of a song (or quickly in the middle of a song if the need ever arises).
This control does not affect the aux / mon send or FX send outputs.
As seen to the left, the "Main Mix Fader" on the ProFX6v3+
and ProFX10v3+ is actually a "Main Mix Knob". But they behave similarly.
ProFX12v3+
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