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Mackie ONYX 1640i Owner's Manual

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INSERT
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LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
16-Channel Premium Analog Mixer
TALKBACK
MAIN OUT
BALANCED
BAL/UNBAL
MONO
MIC
+48v
R
L
L
R
+6
O O
MAIN OUTPUT
+
4dB
LEVEL
MIC
FIREWIRE
POWER
ON
SUBGROUPS
A LT E R N AT E F I R E W I R E A S S I G N M E N T S
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
FW 1
FW 2
FW 3
FW 4
FW 5
FW 6
48V
48V
48V
48V
48V
48V
48V
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
30
30
30
30
30
30
U
U
U
U
U
U
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
U
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
U
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
+
+
+
+
+
+
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
2k
2k
2k
2k
2k
2k
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
400
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
U
U
U
U
U
U
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
MID
MID
MID
MID
MID
MID
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
400
400
400
400
400
400
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
100
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
U
U
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
MID
MID
MID
MID
MID
MID
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
U
U
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
1
1
1
1
1
1
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
2
2
2
2
2
2
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
3
3
3
3
3
3
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
4
4
4
4
4
4
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
5
5
5
5
5
5
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
6
6
6
6
6
6
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
+
10
+
10
+
10
+
10
+
10
+
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
20
20
20
20
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MIX
MIX
MIX
MIX
MIX
MIX
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
1
2
3
4
5
6
11
10
9
8
7
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
MAIN INSERT
TAPE
CTRL-RM OUT
SUB OUT
(TIP=SEND
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
RING=RTN)
3
1
IN
OUT
L
L
L
4
2
R
R
R
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
AUX MASTERS
3
4
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
FW 7
FW 8
FW 9
FW 10
FW 11
FW 12
48V
48V
48V
48V
48V
48V
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
U
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
+
+
+
+
+
+
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
2k
2k
2k
2k
2k
2k
2k
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
MID
MID
MID
MID
MID
MID
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
MID
MID
MID
MID
MID
MID
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
7
8
9
10
11
12
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
1
1
1
1
1
1
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
2
2
2
2
2
2
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
3
3
3
3
3
3
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
4
4
4
4
4
4
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
5
5
5
5
5
5
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
6
6
6
6
6
6
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
+
10
+
10
+
10
+
10
+
10
+
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
20
20
20
20
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MIX
MIX
MIX
MIX
MIX
MIX
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
7
8
9
10
11
12
6
5
4
3
2
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
HI-Z
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
AUX RETURN
AUX SEND
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
4
3
2
1
5
3
L
L
L
L
with FireWire
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
6
4
R
R
R
R
RECORDING OUTS
POST GAIN PRE INSERT
BALANCED
9-16
1-8
MAIN MIX
5
6
L
R
13
14
15
16
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
FW 13
FW 14
FW 15
FW 16
48V
48V
48V
PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
LAMP
30
30
30
12V 0.5A
U
U
U
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
-
20dB
40dB
+
+
+
+
CTRL ROOM/PHONES
0dB=0dBu
SEND
SEND
SEND
SOURCE
L
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
POST
POST
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
U
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
MAIN MIX
TAPE
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
2k
2k
2k
SUB 1-2
SUB 3-4
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
8k
400
8k
400
8k
400
8k
U
U
U
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
FW 1-2
ASSIGN TO
MID
MID
MID
MID
MAIN MIX
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
400
400
400
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
2k
100
2k
100
2k
100
2k
MAX
MAX
O O
O O
U
U
U
CONTROL
PHONES
RUDE
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
MID
MID
MID
MID
ROOM
SOLO
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
O O
SOLO
LEVEL
TAPE TO
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
O O
MAX
MAIN MIX
TAPE IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
EQ
EQ
EQ
IN
IN
IN
IN
SOLO
MODE
13
14
15
16
AUX MASTER
SENDS 1-6
TO FW 9-14
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
SENDS
RETURNS
PRE
POST
1
1
1
1
1
1
SOLO
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
+
15
O O
+
10
PRE
POST
2
2
2
2
2
2
SOLO
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
+
15
O O
+
10
PRE
POST
3
3
3
3
3
3
SOLO
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
15
10
O O
O O
O O
O O
+
O O
+
PRE
POST
4
4
4
4
4
4
SOLO
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
15
10
O O
O O
O O
O O
+
O O
+
PRE
POST
5
5
5
5
5
SOLO
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
+
15
CR/PHONES
ONLY
PRE
POST
6
6
6
6
6
POWER
SOLO
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
+
15
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
DESTINATION
MIC
PHONES
AUX 1-6
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
EXTERNAL
TALKBACK
MIC
SUB ASSIGN
L
L
L
L
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MAIN MIX
MAIN MIX
MAIN MIX
MAIN MIX
R
R
R
R
SUB1
SUB2
SUB3
SUB4
OL
OL
OL
OL
+
10
+
10
+
10
+
10
0
0
0
0
20
20
20
20
-
-
-
-
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MAIN
MIX
MIX
MIX
MIX
SUBS 1-4
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
TO FW 5-8
13
14
15
16
SUB1
SUB2
SUB3
SUB4
1
INSERT
HI-Z
BAL/UNBAL
1
2
R
20
CLIP
15
10
6
3
0
2
LEVEL
SET
4
7
10
20
30
MAX
PFL
AFL
EFX TO
MON
O O
+
10
TO AUX 5
O O
+
10
TO AUX 6
SEND
TO
MAIN
SUBS
SUBS
1-2
3-4
O O
MAX
LEVEL
ASSIGN TO
FW 15-16
dB
10
5
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
O O
MAIN
MIX

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product Onyx 1640i should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Set the levels It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing to We realize that you must be really keen set optimal levels. But if you’d like to: Plug headphones to try out your new mixer. Please read the into the phones output jack, then turn up the phones safety instructions on page 2, then have knob just a little.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    16 Onyx boutique quality mic preamps worthy package. • 4-band Perkins EQ with sweepable mids on all The Onyx 1640i is equipped with 16 of our premium channels precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps. • Full 16x16 FireWire channel streaming for...
  • Page 5 Appendix D: Rotopod instructions. Appendix E: FireWire. Appendix F: Modifications. Need help with your new mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Sup- port to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 7: Hookup Diagrams

    Microphones Send Send Compressor (Vocals) Return Return Electric Bass Guitar Guitar Send Compressor (Vocals) iPod Docking Station Amplifier Modeler Keyboard Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT...
  • Page 8 3 for your acoustic guitar. Compressors are connected to inserts 6-8 for your vocals. A stereo compressor is connected to the main inserts. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your control room listening. The engi- neer's headphones are used to monitor levels.
  • Page 9 Compressors are connected to inserts 3 and 4 for your vocals. An additional stereo compressor is con- nected to the main inserts. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your control room listening. The engi- neer's headphones are used to monitor levels.

  • Page 10: Features

    Onyx 1640i Features INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE HI-Z HI-Z BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL...

  • Page 11: Mic Inputs

    4. MIC INPUTS 5. LINE INPUTS This is a female XLR connector, that accepts a These 1/4" jacks share circuitry (but not phantom balanced microphone input from almost any type of power) with the mic preamps, and can be driven by bal- microphone.

  • Page 12: Talkback Mic

    The tape output is the stereo main mix, and it is af- izer or compressor/limiter), or directly to the inputs of fected by the main mix level control [73]. The output the main amplifier. could also be used as an extra set of main outputs for feeding another zone. Onyx 1640i...

  • Page 13: Ctrl-Rm Out

    (the same standard used on the ana- cheese, and I agree, it does look like it will start raining log cards for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). again, but it might stop in time for the Mariners game."...

  • Page 14: Channel Controls

    12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every level control. It stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ...

  • Page 15: Input (Line Or Fw 1-16)

    Another way to consider low-cut’s function Through the 1⁄4" line input of channels 1 and 2, there is that it actually adds flexibility during live is 20 dB of attenuation fully down and 40 dB of gain fully performances. With the addition of low-cut, up, with unity gain "U"...

  • Page 16: Eq In/Out

    15 dB of gain turned fully up. Chances are that you will never need this extra gain, but it's nice to know that it's there if you do. Onyx 1640i...

  • Page 17: Pan

    38. CHANNEL FADER Aux Sends 1-6 [19] are line-level outputs, and are used if you want to connect external processors, pow- This is the last control in a channel’s signal path, and ered stage monitors, or external power amps with pas- it adjusts the level of each channel onto the main mix.

  • Page 18: Solo

    [48] and control room level [47] first, as soloed channels may be loud. The Onyx 1640i is what we call a "true 4-bus mixer." Each channel may be assigned or unassigned to any of The rude solo light [50] will turn on as a reminder...

  • Page 19: Control Room/Phones And Meters

    But what if the engineer needs to hear something other than the main mix in the control room or head- SOLO phones? With the Onyx 1640i, the engineer has several TO AUX 6 choices of what to listen to. This is one of those tricky POST parts, so buckle up.

  • Page 20: Tape, Sub 1-4, Fw 1-2

    When 0 dBu (0.775 V) is at the main mix outputs, it nected from the control room and phones shows as 0 dB on the meters. outputs, to prevent feedback. Onyx 1640i...

  • Page 21: Rude Solo Light

    You can get a good mix with peaks flashing anywhere In PFL mode, solo will not be affected by a channel's between –20 and +10 dB on the meters. Most amplifiers mute switch [37] position. clip at about +10 dBu, and some recorders aren’t so Remember, PFL mode taps the channel signal forgiving either.

  • Page 22: Aux Master

    In this case, the aux re- turns aren’t used to return the signal. Instead, they can 1 - 2 be used as additional stereo inputs, or not used at all. Onyx 1640i 3 - 4 MAIN...

  • Page 23: Aux Sends 1-6 To Fw 9-14

    58. AUX SENDS 1-6 to FW 9-14 These two knobs feed their respective stereo aux return signals to a mono summing amp and then: to aux This switch allows you to send a copy of the aux send 5 feeds aux return 1 to aux send 5 master, and to aux 1-6 outputs via FireWire to a computer.

  • Page 24: Aux Return 4 To Cr/Phones Only

    If it does not turn on, make sure the power cord is correctly inserted at both ends, the local AC mains sup- ply is active, and the power switch [2] is on. Onyx 1640i...

  • Page 25: Talkback

    POWER SOLO The aux 1-6 switch routes the talkback signal to the DESTINATION aux send 1-6 outputs [19]. Use this to communicate with the musicians through their stage monitors when PHONES AUX 1-6 you are setting up a live performance. It is fine to have both destination switches pushed in LEVEL at the same time, so the talkback signal will be routed...

  • Page 26: Main And Subs Mix

    Those seven tracks can now be EQ'd on the You do not want to try that with seven hands or seven Onyx 1640i mixer and routed to subgroups 1-2. These fingers, so just un-assign these channels from the main...

  • Page 27: Main Mix

    73. MAIN MIX 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 [8, 10], and the tape outputs [15]. This gives you the ultimate feeling of power and con- trol over the sound levels sent to your audience.

  • Page 28: Appendix A: Service Information

    Is the channel gain set correctly? “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service • Is the channel level up enough? for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. • Is the channel OL led on? •...

  • Page 29: Appendix B: Connections

    “XLR” Connectors • Unbalanced Send/Return circuits. When wired Mackie mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” connectors on as send/return “Y” connector, a 1⁄4" TRS jack all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded or plug is connected tip to signal send (output (earthed) shield, pin 2 wired to the “high”...
  • Page 30 TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks DB25 Connectors Mackie’s single-jack inserts are the three-conductor, The Recording Outs on the back of the Onyx 1640i TRS 1⁄4" phone type. They are unbalanced, but have provide balanced direct outputs for channels 1-16 on both the mixer output (send) and the mixer input two female DB25 connectors.

  • Page 31: Appendix C: Technical Information

    Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Noise Characteristics: Attenuation and Crosstalk: Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 150 Ω source @1 kHz impedance, 20 to 20 kHz: Main Mix knob down: -80 dBu 60 dB (max) gain: -129 dBu Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged: -96 dBu 40 dB gain:...
  • Page 32 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 28.5 in / 722.7 mm...
  • Page 33 Block Diagram CR in R CR in R CR in L CR in L logic logic aux 6 (post) aux 6 (post) aux 6 (pre) aux 6 (pre) aux 5 (post) aux 5 (post) aux 5 (pre) aux 5 (pre) aux 4 (post) aux 4 (post) aux 4 (pre)

  • Page 34: Appendix D: Rotopod Instructions

    Appendix D: Rotopod Instructions The Pod section of the Onyx 1640i mixer can be fitted in three different orientations to suit your preference: 1. From the factory, the Pod section has the input and output connections at the rear of the mixer. If you rack mount it, this will take up 16 rack spaces.
  • Page 35 Tools and qualifications: 1. Phillips screwdriver. 2. Pod Relocation Operator's General Journeyman's Certification License (PROGJCL grade III or higher) from a Mackie-accredited Four-Year Pod Relocation Technical Institute. Procedure: 1. Turn off the mixer, and disconnect the power cord, and all connecting cords.
  • Page 36 5. Rotate Pod as shown below. Hold both sides of the Pod to keep the travel even. Move the Pod all the way back until it stops and the bottom surface of the Pod is parallel to the bottom of the main unit. Onyx 1640i...
  • Page 37 6. The Pod should drop down on to the chassis after a complete rotation. Give 'er a good wriggle if the screw holes do not line up properly. Reattach the recently rotated Pod with the four screws removed in step 3. Attach the rack ears to the mixer using the same silver flathead screws removed from the side trim.
  • Page 38 Tools and qualifications: 1. Phillips screwdriver. 2. Pod Relocation Operator's General Journeyman's Certification License (PROGJCL grade III or higher) from a Mackie-accredited Four-Year Pod Relocation Technical Institute. Procedure: 1. Turn off the mixer, and disconnect the power cord, and all connecting cords.
  • Page 39 5. Rotate the Pod arms and reinstall the four arm screws. Rotate the Pod so that the connection jacks are parallel to the top of the mixer. Reinstall the two silver flathead screws through the side trim and back into the Pod.
  • Page 40 6. Attach the two triangular cosmetic pieces with the supplied screws. Place the Pod bucket as shown. Attach the Pod bucket to the mixer using the screws removed in step 3. Screw the Pod bucket to the Pod using the supplied screws. Unscrew the feet from the Pod and reattach them to the Pod bucket. Onyx 1640i...
  • Page 41 The trim pieces and remaining screws should be stored away for safekeeping. 8. This step does not exist. You have completly front-mounted the Onyx 1640i Pod section. There is nothing else left to say about it, no more instructions. The thought of an almost nearly blank page is utterly intolerable, though.

  • Page 42: Appendix E: Firewire

    Installation for Windows Vista 1. Connect the FireWire cable from your Onyx 1640i to the computer. 5. Check the box: "Always trust software from 2. Power on your Onyx 1640i, or make sure it is LOUD Technologies Inc. powered on. Onyx 1640i...
  • Page 43 Digital Audio Workstation software of choice, as well as with consumer audio applications such as iTunes ® Windows Media Player. 5. Insert the CD that came with your Onyx 1640i (if you haven't already). 6. Select “Install the software automatically.” Owner's Manual...
  • Page 44 9. Repeat steps 3-8 to allow a second driver to be installed. The found new hardware box will appear all over again, so follow these steps and you are almost done. Onyx 1640i...
  • Page 45 This OS includes the Apple FireWire 2.0 driver. The sound output. There are 16 channels of audio Onyx 1640i will only work with the 2.0 driver, so if you input from the Onyx 1640i, and 2 channels of have an OS before 10.4.11, you will need to check your audio output to the Onyx 1640i.

  • Page 46: Appendix F: Modifications

    Appendix F: Modifications The following modifications can be carried out on the Onyx 1640i by an authorized service center. Authorized service centers may be found online at: www.mackie.com/scripts/service_centers/search.asp Please contact our technical support department if you are having trouble finding an authorized service center in your area.

  • Page 47: Track Sheet

    Track Sheet SUBGROUPS AUX MASTERS MAIN MIX A LT E R N AT E F I R E W I R E A S S I G N M E N T S LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE...
  • Page 48 MAIN MIX MAIN MIX ASSIGN TO FW 15-16 SUB1 SUB2 SUB3 SUB4 ASSIGN ASSIGN 1 - 2 1 - 2 3 - 4 3 - 4 MAIN MAIN SUBS 1-4 SOLO TO FW 5-8 MAIN SUB1 SUB2 SUB3 SUB4 Onyx 1640i...

  • Page 49: Limited Warranty

    Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby. Need help with your new mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com.
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