Mackie DFX-6 Owner's Manual

Mackie DFX-6 Owner's Manual

Dfx series 6 and 12-channel mixers with digital effects
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DFX SERIES
OWNER'S MANUAL
DFX•6 AND DFX•12
6- AND 12-CHANNEL MIXERS
WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS
LEVEL
MIC
LEVEL
MIC
LEVEL
MIC
LEVEL
SET
SET
SET
SET
U
U
U
MIN
+50
MIN
+50
MIN
+50
MIN
-
-
-
20dB
+
30dB
20dB
+
30dB
20dB
+
30dB
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
U
U
U
+6
+6
+6
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
O O
+6
O O
+6
O O
+6
O O
1
2
3
4
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
DFX12 MIXER
12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
MIC
LEVEL
MIC
LEVEL
MIC
LEVEL
LEVEL
SET
SET
SET
SET
U
U
U
U
U
+40
+40
+50
MIN
MIN
-
-
-
-
-
20dB
+
30dB
20dB
+
20dB
20dB
+
20dB
20dB
+
20dB
20dB
+
20dB
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
U
U
U
U
U
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
U
U
+6
O O
+6
O O
+6
O O
+6
O O
+6
5 / 6
7 / 8
9 / 10
11 / 12
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OPTIONAL USES FOR INSERTS
STEREO
MONO PLUG
PLUG
INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO
TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE
THE "SECOND CLICK"
RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS
DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL
FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
(TIP = SEND, RING = RETURN)
·
DFX
12
12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
DIGITAL STEREO
EFFECTS PROCESSOR
U
+6
O O
U
U
O O
+6
O O
+6
EFX
CD/TAPE
MAIN MIX
EFX
AUX 1
AUX 2/
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
RETURN
RETURN
RETURN

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  • Page 1 DFX SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DFX•6 AND DFX•12 6- AND 12-CHANNEL MIXERS WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS DFX12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on this Mackie product and in these operating instructions should be followed. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions should be followed.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MUTE ... 13 FADER ... 13 OL OVERLOAD LED ... 13 Please visit our website at for more information about this and other Mackie products. MASTER SECTION FEATURES STEREO GRAPHIC EQ ... page 14 MAIN/AUX 1 EQ SWITCH ... 15 BYPASS EQ SWITCH...
  • Page 4: Quick Start

    QUICK START We know you can’t wait to get the show on the road. Who has time to read a booooring manual? That’s fine — the DFX Mixer is designed to set up quickly and operate intuitively — but please, read the Safety Instructions on page 2, and then read these two pages! First you will zero the console, then make the connections, set the levels and tweak the mix.
  • Page 5 2. MAKE THE CONNECTIONS: 1. Connect your amplifier’s outputs to your speaker inputs (unless, of course, you have powered monitors). 2. Plug all the sound system components into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of delivering adequate current. 3. Using XLR or 1/4" TRS cables, make connections from your mixer’s MAIN OUT to your amplification system’s line inputs.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! These compact live-sound mixers are designed to meet the sound reinforcement needs of almost any small to medium-sized club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering. Here’s a quick glance at all the features you’ve acquired:...
  • Page 7: Application Diagrams

    APPLICATION DIAGRAMS Microphones 1-4 Active Monitor Mono in/Stereo out Reverb (optional) Active Speakers (SRM450s) Insert Headphones Reverb Mono Effects Tape Player (optional) Drum Machine DAT Recorder Compressor Foot Switch Bass Guitar DFX•12 — Small Club Gig Microphones Amplifier (M1400) Passive Monitor (C300) Mono in/Stereo out Reverb (optional) Insert...
  • Page 8: Mic

    PATCHBAY (the intro and the outro) This is where everything gets plugged in: microphones, line-level instruments, effects devices, and the ultimate destination(s): PA system, monitors, headphones, and tape recorder, etc. 1. MIC The DFX Mixer is equipped with rugged, low noise, phantom-powered microphone pream- plifiers, providing up to 50 dB of pounding crystal-clear amplification.
  • Page 9: Insert

    4. INSERT (FOR MONO CHANNELS) Use the insert jacks to send the channel signal through a compressor, graphic equalizer, or similar device. With nothing plugged into this jack, the channel’s signal goes straight through the mic/ line preamp and channel strip. With an exter- nal effects device plugged into this jack, the channel’s signal leaves the mixer, goes through the effects device and back into the channel...
  • Page 10: Main Outputs

    5. MAIN OUTPUTS Coming in two flavors, XLR and 1/4" TRS, the main output represents the end of the mixer chain, where your fully mixed and en- hanced stereo signal enters the real world. Connect these outputs to the inputs of your amplifier, or powered speakers.
  • Page 11: Aux 1 Return

    9. AUX 1 RETURN INPUTS Patch the outputs of external parallel ef- fects devices to these inputs. Signals coming in are adjusted using the AUX 1 RETURN (43) fader and MUTE. When connecting a mono device (just one cord), always use the left (mono) input and plug nothing into the right input.
  • Page 12: Channel Strip Features

    CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES LEVEL OVERVIEW The channel strips are independent of each 20dB 30dB other, and allow you to adjust, tweak and other- GAIN wise beautify the sound coming from your different microphones, guitars and other in- struments. The Faders and Pans let you adjust how much of each channel is sent to the main mix.
  • Page 13: Auxiliaries

    GAIN is set too low. Conversely, if the fader is set way down, your GAIN may be set too high. “U” = UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a “U” mark on almost every level control. This stands for “unity gain,” meaning there is no change in signal level.
  • Page 14: Master Section Features

    MASTER SECTION FEATURES · 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR AUX 1 AUX 2/ MUTE MUTE RETURN RETURN MAIN MIX CD/TAPE MUTE RETURN Before you read this chapter, you might want to look at the rather lovely channel strip fea- tures on the previous page.
  • Page 15: Main/Aux 1 Eq Switch

    28. MAIN/AUX 1 EQ SWITCH This switch allows you to add EQ either to your main mix, or to your monitors. In the UP (MAIN) position, the EQ (27) only affects the main mix, phone or tape outs. In the DOWN (AUX 1) position, the EQ only affects the AUX SEND 1/MON (7) output;...
  • Page 16: Break Switch

    · 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR AUX 1 AUX 2/ MUTE MUTE RETURN RETURN 36. BREAK SWITCH Engage the BREAK switch (as in take-a- break) and the entire main microphone mix is switched off. The CD/TAPE (11) input is still active, so you can play your intermission CDs or tapes through the main outputs.
  • Page 17: Aux 2/Efx Return Fader And Mute

    40. AUX 2/EFX RETURN FADER, MUTE The EMAC output is added to any signals going into the AUX 2 RETURN (10) jacks from an external effects processor. The final effects signal is then sent to this MUTE switch and stereo fader. It acts like a channel fader, ex- cept it is adding the final effects signal to the main mix, rather than adding a channel signal.
  • Page 18: Preset Selection

    DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR AUX 1 AUX 2/ MUTE MUTE RETURN RETURN 45. PRESET SELECT Rotate this detented switch to select any of the following preset effects: REVERBS The reverbs are designed to provide a wide variety of reverb sounds for vocal and instru- ment applications.
  • Page 19 MODULATION EFFECTS These include Chorus, Flange, and Phaser, and are generally used for enhancement of in- strumental music. However, Chorus adds a dramatic effect to vocals as well. CHORUS: Provides a soft, ethereal sweeping effect. Perfect for enhancement of electric and acoustic guitar and bass.
  • Page 20: Appendix A: Service Info

    Do not use packing “peanuts” or any small packing pieces which could get inside the mixer. Always wrap it in a plastic bag. Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging.
  • Page 21: Appendix B: Technical Info

    “Mackie.,” the “Running Man” figure, “DFX,” and “EMAC” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
  • Page 22: Dimensions

    Dimensions DFX•12 WEIGHT 10.0 lbs. (4.5 kg) DFX•6 WEIGHT 8 lbs. (3.6 kg) AC Power Considerations The majority of AC outlets encountered in homes and clubs (in the U.S.) are served by a 240 VAC center-tapped service entrance trans- former. This provides two phases of AC power on either side of the center tap, at 120 V each.
  • Page 23: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...
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