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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...
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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. Follow all instructions. supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 15. This Onyx mixer has been designed with Class-I construction and must 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con- manufacturer’s instructions. nection (the third grounding prong). 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 16. This Onyx mixer has been equipped with an all-pole, rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. should remain readily accessible to the user. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 17. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram ...................... Onyx 80 Series Gain Structure Diagram ................... 4 Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty ..............5 Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. SW0598 Rev. B 01/08 ©2005-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 80 Series professional live mixing console. The Onyx 80 Series of We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new mixers feature all-new analog circuitry and the latest mixing console hooked up, and you’re probably not going... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started a line input such as a CD player or tape recorder 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 READ THIS PAGE!! the middle of the set. -
Page 6: Hookup Diagrams
Hookup Diagrams This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can do a live multitrack recording using the DIRECT OUTs. The DIRECT OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each channel, post-EQ. Aux Send 1 is used for stage monitors, and Aux Sends 3 and 4 are a stereo pair driving an IEM system. - Page 7 Electric Guitar Mono Compressor Vocal Mics Bass Guitar Stereo Compressor Electric Guitar DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Digital Delay Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Multi Effect Processor Powered Studio Monitors for Studio Headphones for Studio Powered Studio Monitors for Control Room Headphone Distribution SELECT...
- Page 8 Electric Guitar Mono Compressor Vocal Mics Bass Guitar Stereo Compressor Electric Guitar DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Multi Effect Processor Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Headphones Powered Studio Monitors for Studio Audio I/O for Workstation Powered Studio Monitors for Control Room To Desktop Laptop Computer...
- Page 9 Electric Guitar Mono Compressor Vocal Mics Bass Guitar Stereo Compressor Electric Guitar DI Boxes Stage Monitors Mono Power Mono EQ Amplifier Stereo Guitar Effects Stage Monitors Mono Power Mono EQ Amplifier Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Stereo In-Ear Monitor System (IEM) Assistive Listening System...
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Page 10: Onyx 80 Series Features
Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips . Low-Cut Switch Depending on the model that you purchased, there are The Low-Cut switch, often referred to as a high-pass 24, 32, 40, or 48 channel strips. Each channel has a mic filter, cuts bass frequencies below 100 Hz at a rate of 18 and line input connector and an insert jack for connect- dB per octave. - Page 11 Perkins, an industry-leader in audio engineering for over three decades 9. 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 15. STEREO Switch 400 Hz to 8 kHz on the mono channels, and HIGH shelv- SEND ing at 12 kHz. “Shelving” means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all frequencies past the specified frequency. For When this switch is pushed in, example, rotating the LOW EQ knob 15 dB to the right the associated odd/even pair of boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing on...
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Page 13: Channel Fader
MAIN MIX bus, but “U” Like Unity Gain sent out, via the GROUP SEND jacks [74], to your multitrack inputs. Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol However, if you’re printing tracks on almost every level control. This via the DIRECT OUTS [70], the “U”... -
Page 14: Auxiliary Section
. GAIN Control Soloed channels are sent to the PHONES output, MONITOR outputs, and SOLO Meters. PFL mode (Pre- Fader Listen) sends the channel’s signal after the GAIN If you haven’t already, please read “Set the Levels” on and EQ controls, but before the channel fader, to the page 5. - Page 15 8. AUX SEND 1 and (Aux Inputs 1-4) ance control on your home stereo (panning left turns down the right channel, and panning right turns down AUX SEND 5 and 6 (Aux Inputs 5-8) the left channel). These tap a portion of each channel’s signal out to ei- .
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Page 16: Group Section
Master Aux Send Section Remember, PFL solo mode always overides AFL solo mode. If you engage a PFL solo switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is disconnected from the 7. AUX 1 -8 MASTERS headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with the PFL signal. -
Page 17: Metering, Matrix, And Power Leds
Metering, Matrix, and Power 45. AFL Solo Switch LEDs The AFL switch allows you to hear the Group signal through your headphones or monitor outputs. This comes after the Group Fader and before the MUTE 47. POWER Indicators switch, so you can hear the relative signal level on each Group even when they are muted. - Page 18 Matrix outputs to create a stereo mix. GROUP Mackie mixers show things as they really are. When 0 dBu (0.775 V) is at the outputs, it shows as 0 dB VU on Remember, PFL solo the meters. What could be easier? By the way, the most...
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Page 19: Talkback Section, Mute Groups, And Mono Out
TALKBACK Section, MUTE GROUPS, and MONO OUT POWER +15V -15V +48V +12V CLIP 54. MUTE GROUPS MASTER By the way, it is okay to have more than one destina- tion switch pushed in at the same time. The talkback 0dB=0dBu signal will be routed to all the destinations you have Remember the four MUTE GROUP [17] switches in selected. -
Page 20: Main Mix And Phones/Monitor Section
Onyx 3280, 4080, and 4880 all have three SOLO the Monitor and Phones lamp connectors. See your Mackie dealer for gooseneck outputs when there are lamp recommendations (12 V lamps with 4-pin XLR-type no solo switches en- LEVEL connectors). -
Page 21: Rear Panel
Rear Panel 69. INSERT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a send and return point This is where all the connections are made to the for each channel. Use the INSERT jacks to connect Onyx 80 Series (except the headphones and lamps). serial effects devices such as compressors, equalizers, de-essers, or filters to each individual channel. -
Page 22: Direct Outs
TASCAM standard pinout for analog signal con- nections (the same standard used on the analog cards 74. GROUP SENDS 1-8 for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). The signal at the DIRECT OUTS comes after the These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced... -
Page 23: Main Insert
76. TALKBACK MIC IN 80. MAIN INSERT This is where you plug in your external talkback These 1/4" TRS jacks are for connecting serial effects microphone. This female XLR connector does not have such as compressors, equalizers, deessers, or filters. The phantom power, so use a dynamic microphone or a self- insert point is after the mix amps, but before the MAIN powered condenser microphone. -
Page 24: Power Receptacle
84. Power Receptacle This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box with your Onyx 80 Series) to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the linecord into an AC outlet. The Onyx 80 Series has a universal power supply that can accept any AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. -
Page 25: Appendix A: Service Information
Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, • Is the channel assigned to a bus (GROUP ASSIGN please check out the following troubleshooting tips and or MAIN MIX button pushed in)? do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support •... -
Page 26: Repair
“Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If you do not have access to our website, you can... -
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. Pin 1 Ch 8 Pin 14 –...
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Page 30: Appendix C: Technical Info
Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 80 Series 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 130 kHz Group Send: +4 dBu Monitor Out:... - Page 31 Therefore, we reserve the right to 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.
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Page 32: Onyx 80 Series Dimensions
Onyx 80 Series Dimensions 48.8 in/1240 mm Onyx 2480 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS POWER WEIGHT 95 lb/ 43 kg MATRIX GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND... -
Page 33: Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram
Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram Owner’s Manual... -
Page 34: Onyx 80 Series Gain Structure Diagram
Onyx 80 Series Gain Structure Diagram ONYX 80 SERIES... -
Page 35: Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty
Mackie dealer where you materials, return freight, and insurance. Products repaired purchased the product. It is necessary to establish purchase... - 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...