Mackie CFX 12 Specifications

Introduction
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 The CFX Series mixers are comprised of three com-
pact mixers, each having a stereo graphic equalizer and
digital effects built in. The EMAC
processor was custom designed by our digital engineers
and rivals the sound of many high-quality
outboard processors.
 Like all Mackie mixers, the CFX Series mixers are
designed for rugged, day-in and day-out road use. Their
sturdy-yet-light steel monocoque construction houses
rugged, double-sided SMT-plated fiberglass circuit
boards, and 60 mm faders with ultra-tight lip seals
for keeping out dust and other contaminants. Impact-
resistant knobs are mounted so they "ride" just above
the steel chassis––they absorb impact without trouble.
Furthermore, they're designed to last, thanks to co-mold-
ed potentiometers that do not get brittle and crack up.
Metal stand-offs are used at regular intervals to mount
thick fiberglass circuit boards inside the mixer. These are
extremely flexible mixers, not only because of their multi-
ple input/output configurations, but also because of their
4 subgroups, 9-band graphic EQ, and built-in
digital effects.
 The CFX•12 has eight mic/line channels and two stereo
line input channels, the CFX•16 has 12 mic/line channels
and two stereo line input channels, and the CFX•20 has
16 mic/line channels and two stereo line input chan-
nels. All mic/line channels have unbalanced inserts. Each
channel strip has one external and one internal/external
effects send plus two aux sends, pan, mute, solo (PFL),
bus assigns, and 60 mm log-taper fader. The mic/line
channels also have input trim controls with individual
Zero Level LEDs, 3-band EQ with swept midrange, and
100 Hz low cut filters. Two separate stage monitor mixes
can be created with their own effects levels.
 The CFX Series is a true 4-bus mixer, with four sub
bus faders and master ganged Left/Right fader. Outputs
include XLR and TRS balanced/unbalanced main outputs,
a 75 Hz low-pass subwoofer XLR output, extra TRS
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R E L A T E D P R O D U C T S
SRM350/SRM450 Active Loudspeaker, SR1530 Three-
way Active Loudspeaker, SWA 1501 and SWA 1801
Active Subwoofers, M•800, M•1400, M•1400i Power
Amplifiers, C200/C300z Passive 2-Way Loudspeakers
X SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers
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32-bit digital effects
CFX Series
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Features
High headroom mic preamps
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CFX•12 channels (8 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line)
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CFX•16 channels (12 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line)
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CFX•20 channels (16 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line)
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32-bit EMAC digital effects
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External and internal EFX sends
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EFX to Monitor control
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9-band stereo graphic equalizer
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Inserts on all mic channels and main mix
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True 4-bus design with direct sub outs and L/R assign
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2 Pre/Post aux sends and internal/external FX level sends
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3-band EQ with swept mid (100 Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line
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4-band EQ on stereo line channels
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Pan, Mute, PFL solo on each channel
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100 Hz low-cut filters on all mic/line channels
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Subwoofer output from built-in 18 dB/octave,
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75 Hz crossover
Break switch mutes all channels
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Headphone output with level control
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Tape/CD inputs with level control assignable to Main Mix
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via Break switch
Logarithmic taper 60 mm faders
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48 V phantom power
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12 V BNC lamp jack
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Applications
Live sound mixing for churches, clubs, schools, con-
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ference centers, tradeshows, presentations
Keyboard, drum machine, and DJ mixing
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A/V presentations, multimedia
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