Getting Started - Mackie ProFXv3+ Series Owner's Manual

PROFXV3+ MULTI-CHANNEL ANALOG MIXERS WITH ENHANCED FX, USB RECORDING MODES, AND BLUETOOTH®

Getting Started

The following steps will help you set up the ProFXv3+ quickly. If you desire a more thorough walk-through of ProFXv3+,
there is a wealth of information in the following pages!
1. Read and understand the Important Safety Instructions on page 2.
2. Turn down all knobs except the channel EQ and pan knobs, and set all the faders fully down.
3. Set all channel EQ knobs and pan knobs at their center detent.
4. Disengage all switches.
5. Connect cords from the main outs to powered speakers (or to an amplifier connected to passive speakers).
6. Push the line cord securely into the mixer's connector and plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.
The mixer may accept the appropriate voltage as indicated near the connector.
7. Turn the mixer on.
8. Turn the powered speakers (or amplifiers) on.
9. Plug signal sources into the mixer, such as:
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10. Be sure that the volume of the input is the same as it would be during normal use.
11. Engage the channel's L-R assign switch (ProFX12v3+) and turn up that channel's fader to the "U" (unity gain) position.
12. Slowly bring up the main fader to a comfortable listening level.
13. Repeat steps 9 to 11 for the other channels.
Microphones plugged into the mic inputs. (Engage phantom power if needed.)
Instrument level sources, such as acoustic guitars w/active pickups into the instrument inputs
Line-level sources such as keyboards, drum machines, or CD players plugged into the line-level inputs.
Smartphone paired and connected via Bluetooth.
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