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- Page 1 PPM608 8-Channel, 2 x 500 W Professional Powered Mixer O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
(service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. PPM608 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
Part No. SW0681 Rev. F 09.2011 ©2011 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Loosely based on a dream sequence in which the entire Mackie marketing department tap-dance their way into downtown Woodinville for lunch. Ready, steady, go! 1. -
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 PPM608 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 speakers are connected to the monitor 1 send, and are set up as stage monitors. The mon 1 controls of each channel allow you to create 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 Use the powered mixer to play the d.2 Pro output, and control the mics and iPod. The power amp mode switch is set to play the stereo main mix in the Mackie C300z passive speakers, connected to the speaker-level power outputs.
- 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 the audience.
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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 PPM608 is 300 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 loudspeakers, you could use the PPM608 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. PPM608 Channels 1 to 4 have the extra benefit of built-in signal in-line compressors [29]. 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. PPM608 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 PPM608 provides. You could connect the line-level outputs from another mixer, and use it to control the mix and levels playing in loudspeakers attached to the powered mixer. -
Page 16: Channel Controls
The stereo channel EQ is a 3-band design just like the mono channel EQ. “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
[47]. More FX/mon 2 details are shown on page 14 and page 23 (item 47). CHANNEL EQUALIZATION (EQ) The PPM608 channels have 3-band equalization: low shelving, mid peaking, and high shelving. It’s probably all the EQ you’ll ever need! Shelving means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all frequencies past the specified frequency. -
Page 18: Overload (Ol) Led
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. PPM608 28. GAIN SWITCH Engage this switch [low] on channels that have “louder”... -
Page 19: Compressor
29. 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: Master Controls
EQ, you can keep an eye on the meters in case you over-do it and take the levels into overload. PPM608 500 Hz and 2 kHz slightly, the 1 kHz band will also be boosted, even though the 1 kHz slider is in the flat position. -
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 [27] (if the FX send/mon 2 send switch [47] is out (post)). Check the LED if you alter these controls. 47. -
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).
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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. PPM608 19.3 in/ 490 mm WEIGHT 24.8 lb...
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Page 29: Block Diagram
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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 [49] more than once. PPM608 Example of its use Perfect for thickening percussive instruments, such as a snare drum, or tight vocal arrangements. -
Page 31: Ppm608 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 32 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...