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Mackie Onyx 1220i Quick Start Manual

Mackie Onyx 1220i Quick Start Manual

12-channel premium analog mixer with firewire
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12-Channel Premium Analog Mixer
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
LINE
LINE
HI-Z
HI-Z
75Hz
75Hz
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
48V
48V
48V
48V
30
30
30
30
U
U
U
U
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
60
60
60
60
U
U
U
U
-
-
-
-
20dB
+
40dB
20dB
+
40dB
20dB
+
40dB
20dB
+
40dB
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
POST
POST
U
EQ
U
EQ
U
EQ
U
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-
-
-
-
15
+
15
15
+
15
15
+
15
15
+
15
1k
1k
1k
1k
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
100
8k
100
8k
100
8k
100
8k
U
U
U
U
MID
MID
MID
MID
-
15
+
15
-
15
+
15
-
15
+
15
-
15
+
15
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-
15
15
-
15
15
-
15
15
-
15
15
+
+
+
+
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
1
1
1
1
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
O O
O O
O O
O O
2
2
2
2
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
OL
OL
OL
OL
5
5
5
5
-
20
-
20
-
20
-
20
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
1
2
3
4
with FireWire
Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E
CTRL - RM OUT
MAIN OUT
ALT 3 - 4 OUT
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
L
R
L
R
L/3
LINE IN 5-6
LINE IN 7-8
LINE IN 9-10
LINE IN 11-12
L
L
L
L
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
R
R
R
R
U
U
U
U
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
-
-
-
-
20dB
+
20dB
20dB
+
20dB
20dB
+
20dB
20dB
+
20dB
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
INPUT
PRE
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
POST
LINE
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
U
FW 1-2
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
MID
MID
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
1
1
1
1
MAX
MAX
MAX
MAX
O O
O O
O O
O O
2
2
2
2
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
OL
OL
OL
OL
5
5
5
5
-
20
-
20
-
20
-
20
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
TAPE
L
IN
OUT
R/4
R
PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER
w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE
CTRL ROOM/PHONES
SOURCE
0dB=0dBu
L
R
20
CLIP
MAIN MIX
15
10
6
TAPE
3
0
FW 1-2
ALT 3 - 4
2
LEVEL
SET
4
7
ASSIGN TO
10
MAIN MIX
20
30
O O
MAX
O O
MAX
RUDE
CONTROL
PHONES
SOLO
ROOM
AUX MASTER
SEND
RETURN
1
1
PRE
O O
+
15
O O
+
10
POST
RTN TO
AUX1
2
2
PRE
O O
+
15
O O
+
10
POST
POWER
MIC
dB
10
5
U
O O
MAX
5
LEVEL
10
DESTINATION
20
30
AUX
PHONES
40
1-2
50
60
O O
TALKBACK
TALKBACK
MAIN MIX

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  • Page 1 12-Channel Premium Analog Mixer with FireWire Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E CTRL - RM OUT MAIN OUT ALT 3 - 4 OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12 LINE...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and Onyx 1220i human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing to set optimal levels. But if you’d like to: Plug headphones into Thank you for choosing a lovely Mackie Onyx 1220i the phones output jack, then turn up the phones knob professional compact mixer.

  • Page 4: Features

    The front panel power LED will glow with receptacle, and plug the other end of the linecord into happiness and the mixer will be fully operational. an AC outlet. The mixer can accept any AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. Onyx 1220i...

  • Page 5: Quick Start Guide

    CTRL - RM OUT MAIN OUT ALT 3 - 4 OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12 LINE LINE LINE LINE (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL...

  • Page 6: Setting Up A System

    Dynamics Processor (Bass) Laptop Computer DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE "MACKIE" & "ONYX" ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2008 with audio Digital Delay ( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ...
  • Page 7 4 for your vocals. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your control room listening. The engineer's headphones are used to monitor levels. Aux 2 is set up to provide the feed to a headphone amplifi...

  • Page 8: Microphones

    MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 LEVEL DESTINATION PHONES Onyx 1220i Solo TALKBACK SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO 9-10 11-12 TALKBACK MAIN MIX...

  • Page 9: Line-Level Sources And Guitars

    Line-level Sources and Guitars Connect your line-level sources to the 1/4" TRS line The tape output is a copy of the main mix (post input connectors. Channels 1-4 have mono line inputs, fader), suitable for analog recording, sending to the and channels 5-12 are stereo.

  • Page 10: Aux 1 And Aux 2

    For example, your stage monitors will not be affected by any channel EQ adjustments. Return to Aux 1 This modifi cation can be done by an authorized service center. Contact our technical support chaps for details. Onyx 1220i...

  • Page 11: Control Room/Phones/Meters

    Control Room/Phones/Meters CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS Assign to Main Mix The 1/4" TRS stereo control room outputs can be used Except for the main mix, whatever is selected as a to run a separate sound system in a control room or a source for your control room and phones can also be different zone.

  • Page 12: Main Mix

    9-10 11-12 TALKBACK MAIN MIX mix by careful adjustment of the channel faders. The main mix fader is then used to turn the complete main mix level up and down. Onyx 1220i...

  • Page 13: Alt 3-4

    Alt 3-4 MUTE/ALT 3-4 SWITCHES Every time a bell rings, an Angel gets its wings. In a similar way, every time a mute switch is pressed, that channel is muted in the main mix and appears in the alt 3-4 outputs instead. If you just want to mute the channels, then don't connect the alt 3-4 outputs to anything.

  • Page 14: Talkback

    ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 LEVEL DESTINATION PHONES TALKBACK SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO 9-10 11-12 TALKBACK MAIN MIX Built-in Microphone Talkback Destination Level Talkback Switch Onyx 1220i...

  • Page 15: Firewire

    FireWire connector. For example, you outputs to the mixer. could daisy-chain multiple Onyx 1220i mixers or add an external hard drive since the FireWire connectors are INSTALLATION ON A MAC: run in serial.
  • Page 16 1 and 2 from your computer. This switch lets you choose which to use. Either way, channels 11 and 12 receive line-level analog audio signals just prior to the gain control, so channel setup, gain adjustment and EQ adjustment are the same for line or FireWire. Onyx 1220i...
  • Page 17 The following FireWire modifi cations can be done 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 fi nding an authorized service center in your area.

  • Page 18: Technical Information

    -3 dB at 45 kHz Mid frequency: 100 Hz to 8 kHz Mid gain: ±15 dB High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Stereo Channels: Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz Mid: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Onyx 1220i...
  • Page 19 1.9 in / 47.7 mm With Optional Rack Ear Kit Need help with your new mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to fi nd: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, PST).

  • Page 20: Track Sheet

    MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 ALT 3/4 LEVEL DESTINATION PHONES TALKBACK SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO 9-10 11-12 TALKBACK MAIN MIX Onyx 1220i...
  • Page 21 Track Sheet • Session: • Date: • Notes: Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram SoloLogic SoloLogic Solo(PFL) Solo(PFL) Aux 2 (post) Aux 2 (post) Aux 2 (pre) Aux 2 (pre) Aux 1 (post) Aux 1 (post) Aux 1 (pre) Aux 1 (pre) Main Main Onyx 1220i...

  • Page 23: Mackie Limited Warranty

    The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to fi nd contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
  • Page 24 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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