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Mackie onyx 4-Bus Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 �� ������ PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXERS w/PERKINS EQ & ONYX MIC PREAMPS O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2. Keep these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 3. Heed all warnings. when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- 4.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram ........................32 Onyx 4•Bus Gain Structure Diagram ....................34 Onyx 4•Bus Limited Warranty ................35 Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. 0015958-00 Rev. A 1/06 ©2006 LOUD Technologies Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 4•Bus profes- We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new sional live mixing console. The Onyx 4•Bus mixers fea- mixing console hooked up, and you’re probably not going ture all-new analog circuitry and the latest technologies to read the manual first (sigh!).

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started output. Be sure that the volume of the input source is the same as it would be during normal use. If it isn’t, you might have to readjust these levels during the middle of the set. READ THIS PAGE!! Adjust the channel’s GAIN [4] control so that the LEDs on the Left MAIN MIX meter stay around “0”...

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    Hookup Diagrams This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can make a live multitrack recording using the DIRECT OUTs. The DIRECT OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each channel, pre-EQ. The Matrix outputs are used to create a stereo recording for backup.
  • Page 7 Bass Guitar Mono Compressor Electric Guitar Stereo Compressor Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Mono Power Stage Monitor Amplifier Bass Amp Mono Power Stage Monitor Line Out Amplifier DI Box Mono EQ Vocal Mics Guitar Amp DI Box Keyboard or Synth Stereo Guitar Effects DI Box Stereo In-Ear Monitor...
  • Page 8 Bass Guitar Mono Compressor Electric Guitar Stereo Compressor Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Line Out DI Box Headphones for Studio Stereo EQ Vocal Mics Guitar Amp DI Box Keyboard or Synth Stereo Guitar Effects Headphone Distribution DI Box Powered Studio Monitors for Studio...
  • Page 9 Bass Guitar Mono Compressor Electric Guitar Stereo Compressor Electric Guitar Line Out DI Box Bass Amp Stage Monitors Mono Power Line Out Amplifier DI Box Mono EQ Vocal Mics Guitar Amp DI Box Keyboard or Synth Stereo Guitar Effects DI Box Stereo In-Ear Monitor System (IEM) Assistive Listening...

  • Page 10: Onyx 4•Bus Features

    Onyx 4•Bus Features Mono Channel Strips 3. 48V Phantom Power Switch The Onyx 24•4 has 20 mono channel strips and two Most professional condenser mi- stereo channels, and the Onyx 32•4 has 28 mono channel crophones require phantom power, strips and two stereo channels. Each mono channel has a which is a low-current DC voltage mic and line input connector and an insert jack for con- delivered to the microphone on...
  • Page 11 Perkins, an industry-leader in audio engineering for over three decades 8. LOW MID EQ and long-time Mackie collaborator. This “neo-classic” design provides the sweet musicality of the British EQ sound, while still maintaining 15 dB of This is a second mid-...

  • Page 12: Aux Sends

    “U” Like Unity Gain post-fader) out to either an effects processor (post-fader) or for stage monitoring (pre-fader). The AUX Send lev- Mackie mixers els are controlled by the channel’s AUX 1-6 knobs, and have a “U” symbol by the AUX SEND MASTERS knobs [55].

  • Page 13: Stereo Channel Strips

    17. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches VERY IMPORTANT: Remember, PFL mode taps the channel signal before the fader. If you have a channel’s fad- Alongside each channel fader are three buttons er set way below “U” (unity gain), PFL referred to as channel assignment switches.
  • Page 14 ������ � �� ��� 27. MUTE range. The HIGH MID EQ frequen- � cies include the female vocal range ��� ��� as well as the fundamentals and ����� Press this switch to mute the channel. This discon- � �� ��� harmonics for many instruments.

  • Page 15: Matrix, Compressor, And Metering Section

    Matrix, Compressor, and Metering Section 32. MATRIX A and B Input Controls tantly, auto-gain compensation that provides the ap- propriate amount of makeup gain based on the amount of compression taking place. The Matrix A and B controls allow you to create sepa- rate mixes, or a stereo mix, from Groups 1 through 4 and The following knobs and switches are used to control the Left and Right Mix outputs.
  • Page 16 38. COMP ASSIGN 41. COMPRESSOR Meters Use this switch to assign the compressor to either the The INPUT meter indicates the signal level at the MAIN MIX, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4, or OFF (not assigned). input of the compressor. Use this to help determine the setting of the THRESHOLD control.

  • Page 17: Phones/Monitor, Solo, Mono, And Talkback Section

    PHONES jack. Keep it down until you’ve put on the headphones. Then turn it up slowly. Mackie mixers show things as they really are. When 0 Why? Always remember: “Engineers who fry their dBu (0.775 V) is at the outputs, it shows as 0 dB VU on ears, find themselves with short careers.”...

  • Page 18: Auxiliary Section

    Auxiliary Section TALKBACK Section The talkback feature allows the engineer to com- This section includes the AUX SEND MASTERS and municate with the talent either through the AUX 1-6 the STEREO RETURNS. These can be a bit confusing ����� [87] Sends, or the MAIN L/R [82] outputs. Connect an to the uninitiated, so here’s the whole idea behind aux ����...
  • Page 19 60. TO MON/PHONES Switch you are using the Aux send to go to an effects processor. This way, when fader changes are made, the “wet” signal going to the effects processor moves up and down along Press this switch to route the CD/TAPE signal to the with the “dry”...

  • Page 20: Group Section

    � �� �� �� ��� ��� � � � � �� �� �� ���� ������ 63. SHIFT Switch 68. GROUP Fader ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� � � � � ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ������ ������ ���� The Stereo Returns have two Aux Send controls.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 71. AFL Solo Switch The AFL switch allows you to hear the Group signal This is where all the connections are made to the through your headphones or monitor outputs. This Onyx 4•Bus (except the headphones and lamps). comes after the Group Fader and before the MUTE switch, so you can hear the relative signal level on each 73.
  • Page 22 (the same standard used on the analog cards GAIN, post-INSERT, and pre-EQ. for the Mackie D8B, DXB, and Hard Disk Recorder). The signal at the DIRECT OUTS comes after the input GAIN control, Low-Cut switch, and INSERT jack, but before the EQ.

  • Page 23: Main Inserts

    Internal jumpers are provided to change the DIRECT Connect these to the inputs of your main power ampli- OUTS to post-EQ on a channel-by-channel basis, if fiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like desired. This requires some soldering skills, so contact a graphic equalizer, or compressor/limiter if you are not Tech Support for information on how to access the using the built-in stereo compressor on the main outs).

  • Page 24: Power Switch

    87. AUX SENDS 1-6 any AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. No need for voltage select switches. It will work virtually anywhere in the world. That’s why we call it a “Planet- These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced Earth”...

  • Page 25: Appendix A: Service Information

    Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service • Is the channel assigned to a bus (GROUP ASSIGN or MAIN MIX button pushed in)? Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in • Is there something plugged into the CHANNEL the Warranty section on page 35. INSERT jack [75]? Try unplugging any INSERT devices.

  • Page 26: Repair

    Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- Write the Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on authorized service center. Service for Mackie products top of the box. Units sent to us without the Service living outside the United States can be obtained through Request Number will be refused.

  • Page 27: Appendix B: Connections

    Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The mono channels use 3-pin female XLR connectors “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connection points on the MIC inputs. They are wired as follows, according available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering used for unbalanced signals.
  • Page 28 Direct out with no signal interruption to master. Insert only to first “click.” The balanced-to-unbalanced connection has been anticipated in the wiring of Mackie jacks. A 1/4" TS plug inserted into a 1/4" TRS balanced input, for example, MONO PLUG will automatically unbalance the input and make all the right connections.
  • Page 29 TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for many professional audio manufacturers. They are also the same pinout as the ana- log cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. ��� � � �� �...

  • Page 30: Appendix C: Technical Info

    Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 4•Bus Specifications Frequency Response Mixer Rated Output Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) Main Outs: +4 dBu +0, –1 dB, <10 Hz to 80 kHz Aux Send: +4 dBu +0, –3 dB, <10 Hz to 120 kHz Group Send: +4 dBu Monitor Out:...

  • Page 31: Onyx 4•Bus Dimensions

    100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz change these specifications at any time without notice. “Mackie.”, “Onyx,” 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 32: Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram

    Onyx 4•Bus Block Diagram ������� ����� ������ �� ��� ��� � ���� � �� ��� �� ��� ����� ��� �� ��� �� � �� ��� ������ ���� ����� � ��� �� ��� ���� ����� ������ �������� ������ ��� ��� �� �����...
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  • Page 34: Onyx 4•Bus Gain Structure Diagram

    Onyx 4•Bus Gain Structure Diagram ONYX 4•Bus...

  • Page 35: Onyx 4•Bus Limited Warranty

    G. LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed for 90 C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be performed days or for the remainder of the warranty period. This warranty only at a factory-authorized facility (see D below). Unauthorized does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation, service, repairs, or modification will void this warranty.
  • Page 36 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...

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