Introduction / Getting Started; Hookup Diagrams - Mackie ProFX8v2 Owner's Manual

Introduction
Our ProFXv2 Series mixers provide a comprehensive
live sound solution, with models from 4- to 30-channels,
covering a huge range of applications.
Delivering unmatched sound quality, ProFXv2
features all-new Vita
noiseless and designed specifically for the highly-
dynamic world of live sound.
ProFXv2 also includes the immensely powerful new
ReadyFX effect engine, harnessing floating-point DSP
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to deliver 16 rich effects that elevate any performance.
The ProFXv2 no-compromise live sound toolkit
includes a room-shaping GEQ, flexible I/O and a built-in
USB interface for hassle-free recording/playback.
With a rugged steel chassis and unmatched sonic
performance, ProFXv2 is truly the life of your live mix.
How to Use This Manual:
After this introduction, a getting started guide will
help you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams
show some typical setups, while the remaining sections
provide details of the ProFXv2 Series mixers.
This icon marks information that is critically
important or unique to ProFXv2. For your own
good, read and remember them.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. They usually
have some valuable nuggets of information.
This icon draws attention to certain
features and functions relating to the usage
of ProFXv2.
Things to Remember:
• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods.
Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for
information on hearing protection.
• Save the shipping box and packing materials!
You may need them someday. Besides, the cats
will love playing in them and jumping out at you
unexpectedly. Remember to pretend like you are
surprised!
• Save your sales receipt in a safe place.
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Getting Started
The following steps will help you set up the ProFXv2
mixer quickly.
1. Turn down all knobs except the channel EQ and
pan knobs, and set all the faders fully down.
2. Set all channel EQ knobs, pan knobs, and the
graphic EQ sliders at their center detent.
3. Set all buttons to the "out" position.
4. Plug signal sources into the mixer, such as:
• Microphones plugged into the mic inputs.
Engage phantom power if your mics need
it. Check the mic's user manual to be sure.
• Line-level sources such as keyboards, drum
machines, or CD players plugged into the
line-level inputs.
5. Connect cords from the main outs to your
powered speakers or amplifier.
6. Plug in the mixer's power cord to a live AC
outlet and turn on the mixer.
7. If you have powered speakers, turn them on.
Otherwise, hook up your passive speakers to
your amp with speaker cables, and turn it on.
Adjust your powered speaker or amplifier level
controls to however the manufacturer
recommends.
8. Plug something into an input. This could be an
instrument, you singing or speaking, or a line
level source such as a keyboard or CD player.
9. Engage the channel's PFL Solo switch
[ProFX16v2, ProFX22v2, ProFX30v2] to
view the input level via the main meters.
10. Be sure that the volume of the input is the
same as it would be during normal use, or
you may have to readjust the gain in the middle
of a set. You can listen with headphones if you
carefully turn up the channel fader and
headphones level a little.
11. The mono channel gain affects the mic and the
line inputs. The stereo channel gain adjusts the
stereo line inputs. Adjust as desired, and make
sure that the OL LED does not come on during
the loudest passages.
There are hybrid channels that have both mono
mic and stereo line inputs. In these channels,
the gain control affects only the mic gain.
12. To get sound out of the speakers and into a
waiting world, engage a channel's L-R assign
switch [ProFX16v2, ProFX22v2, ProFX30v2]
turn up that channel's fader to the "U" (unity
gain) position, and slowly bring up the main
fader to a comfortable listening level.
13. Repeat steps 8 to 12 for the other channels.