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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...
- Page 2 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Page 3 Table of Contents Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. 0012749-00 Rev. A 1/05 ©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 4 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 80 Series professional live mixing console. The Onyx 80 Series of mixers feature all-new analog circuitry and the latest technologies for live sound reinforcement in a durable, road-worthy package. The Onyx 80 Series mixing consoles come in four sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32-channel Onyx 3280, 40-channel Onyx 4080, and the fl...
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Page 5: Getting Started
That’s it for the “Getting Started” section. Next comes the “Hookup” section that shows you some typical ways that you might use the Onyx 80 Series in real applica- tions. After that, take the grand tour of the mixer, with descriptions of every knob, button, input, and output. -
Page 6: Hookup Diagrams
Hookup Diagrams Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Bass Guitar Electric Guitar DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Keyboard or other line level input Onyx 2480 Live Mix and Multitrack Recording This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can do a live multitrack recording using the DIRECT OUTs. - Page 7 Electric Guitar Vocal Mics Bass Guitar Electric Guitar DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Keyboard or other line level input Powered Studio Monitors for Control Room The DIRECT OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each chan- nel, tapped after the GAIN control and EQ controls. The Main Outs are used for monitors in the studio, and the Monitor Outs are used for monitors in the control room.
- Page 8 Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Keyboard or other line level input Headphones Powered Studio Monitors for Control Room In this hookup diagram, the tracking channels are routed to the Group 1-8 outputs. These are connected to the analog audio interface to your DAW or laptop. A 2-track return is provided by the DAW (or laptop) to Stereo Aux Input 4 on the Onyx 2480 for playback of the master mix.
- Page 9 Mono Mode Nursery Zone Speaker In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 80 Series provides plenty of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The MONO output is used for the center PA speaker located between the Left and Right speakers.
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Page 10: Channel Strips
Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips Depending on the model that you purchased, there are 24, 32, 40, or 48 channel strips. Each channel has a mic and line input connector and an insert jack for connect- ing an external signal processor. - Page 11 Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. This “neo-classic” design provides the sweet musicality of the British EQ sound, while still maintaining 15 dB of boost and cut with optimum Q and minimum phase shift (in other words, it gives you plenty of control and is pleasing to the ear!).
- Page 12 400 Hz to 8 kHz on the mono channels, and HIGH shelv- ing at 12 kHz. “Shelving” means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all frequencies past the specifi ed frequency. For example, rotating the LOW EQ knob 15 dB to the right boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing on down to the lowest note you ever heard.
- Page 13 You can solo as many channels at a time as you like. The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) is the default solo mode, and the mode used for soloing individual channels and the stereo Aux Inputs.
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Page 14: Auxiliary Section
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 and EQ controls, but before the channel fader, to the PFL solo bus. AFL mode (After-Fader Listen), sends the signal post-fader, making it ideal for mixdown soloing. - Page 15 Aux Inputs. Since the Aux Inputs on the Onyx 80 Series have Aux Sends of their own, you could accidentally route the Aux Input to an Aux Send that is being returned via that same Aux Input.
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Page 16: Group Section
The AUX MASTERS provide overall control over the AUX SEND levels, just before they are delivered to the AUX SEND outputs [72]. These knobs go from off (∞) to +15 dB when turned all the way up. This is usually the knob you turn up when the lead singer glares at you, points at his stage monitor, and sticks his thumb up in the air. - Page 17 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 switch, so you can hear the relative signal level on each Group even when they are muted. When you engage the AFL switch on two consecutive odd/even Groups (i.e., 1 and 2, 3 and 4, etc.), the soloed signal appears in stereo in the headphones and moni-...
- Page 18 3 am when no sound is coming out of your moni- tors but your multitrack is playing back like mad. Like the SOLO meters, the Onyx 80 Series Left and Right Level meters are made up of two columns of twelve LEDs, with three colors to indicate different ranges of signal level, traffi...
- Page 19 In addition to the Left and Right Main Mix outputs, the Onyx 80 Series provides an independent mono- phonic output. The Left and Right Main Mix signals are summed and sent to the MONO OUT [78].
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Page 20: Main Mix And Phones/ Monitor Section
These 4-pin connectors provide +12 volts DC for gooseneck lamps. The Onyx 2480 has two lamp connec- tors, while the Onyx 3280, 4080, and 4880 all have three lamp connectors. See your Mackie dealer for gooseneck lamp recommendations (12 V lamps with 4-pin XLR-type connectors). -
Page 21: Rear Panel
Rear Panel This is where all the connections are made to the Onyx 80 Series (except the headphones and lamps). This is a female XLR connector, which accepts a bal- anced microphone input from almost any type of micro- phone. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with higher fi... - Page 22 TASCAM standard pinout for analog signal con- nections (the same standard used on the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). The signal at the DIRECT OUTS comes after the input GAIN control, Polarity switch, Low-Cut switch, and INSERT jack, but before the EQ.
- Page 23 With the Onyx PS connected, in the unlikely event that the internal power supply should fail, the external supply will seamlessly take over powering the Onyx 80 Series mixing console. This provides an extra measure of insurance that the show will go on.
- Page 24 AC line noise. This one is self-explanatory. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is supplied to the Onyx 80 Series and the four POWER LEDs on the front panel light up. Note: If the external Redundant Power Supply is con- nected and turned on, the unit will power up regardless of the setting of this switch.
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Page 25: Appendix A: Service Information
fi nd out how to proceed. • If you have an external Redundant Power Supply, try using it to power the Onyx 80 Series. It is possible to operate the Onyx 80 Series in this way, even if the internal supply has failed. - Page 26 Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- authorized service center. Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your Onyx 80 Series needs service, follow these instructions: Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please.
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Page 27: Appendix B: Connections
Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The mono channels use 3-pin female XLR connectors on the MIC inputs. They are wired as follows, according to standards specifi ed by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). SHIELD COLD SHIELD COLD XLR Balanced Wiring: Pin 1 = Shield Pin 2 = Hot (+) Pin 3 = Cold (–) -
Page 28: Mults And "Y"S
Using the Send Only on an Insert Jack If you insert a 1/4" TS (mono) plug only partially (to the fi rst click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer). - Page 29 DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs for all the mono chan- nels on female DB25 connectors. These connectors are pin-for-pin compatible with the analog (not TDIF) DB25 connectors found on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for many professional audio manufacturers.
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Page 30: Appendix C: Technical Info
Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 80 Series Specifi cations Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, –1 dB, <10 Hz to 80 kHz +0, –3 dB, <10 Hz to 130 kHz Mic Input to Main Output (@ +4 dBu) THD: <... - Page 31 Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifi cations 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 SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND MUTE GROUP MUTE GROUP MUTE GROUP MUTE GROUP MUTE GROUP MUTE GROUP MUTE GROUP MUTE GROUP... -
Page 33: Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram
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Page 34: Onyx 80 Series Gain Structure Diagram
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Page 35: Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty
B. Failure to register online or return the product registration card will not void the three-year warranty. C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be performed only at a factory-authorized facility (see D below). Unauthorized service, repairs, or modifi cation will void this warranty. To obtain... - 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...