Spec Sheet
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... with direct sub outs and L/R assign 2 Pre/Post aux sends and internal/external FX level sends 3-band EQ with swept mid (100 Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line 4-band EQ on stereo line channels Pan, Mute, PFL solo on all mic/line channels Subwoofer output from built-in 18 dB/octave, 75 Hz crossover Break switch mutes all Mackie mixers...
... with direct sub outs and L/R assign 2 Pre/Post aux sends and internal/external FX level sends 3-band EQ with swept mid (100 Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line 4-band EQ on stereo line channels Pan, Mute, PFL solo on all mic/line channels Subwoofer output from built-in 18 dB/octave, 75 Hz crossover Break switch mutes all Mackie mixers...
Spec Sheet
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... Input to Tape Output Sub Output Main Output Aux Send 40 dB 40 dB 50 dB 45 dB Tape Input to Main Output 30 dB Effects Return to Main Output 30 dB Input Impedance Mic Input: Line Input: Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 3 kΩ, balanced 40 kΩ, balanced 10 kΩ, unbalanced Output Impedance Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, Sub Output, and Effects Sends: Digital Effects 150 Ω Resolution: 32-bit EMAC processing, 2-channel Number of Presets: 16 Parameters: 2 controllable Channel Level Set...
... Input to Tape Output Sub Output Main Output Aux Send 40 dB 40 dB 50 dB 45 dB Tape Input to Main Output 30 dB Effects Return to Main Output 30 dB Input Impedance Mic Input: Line Input: Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 3 kΩ, balanced 40 kΩ, balanced 10 kΩ, unbalanced Output Impedance Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, Sub Output, and Effects Sends: Digital Effects 150 Ω Resolution: 32-bit EMAC processing, 2-channel Number of Presets: 16 Parameters: 2 controllable Channel Level Set...
Spec Sheet
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... EQ (only on mono input channels), with fader travel. Stereo channels employ a 2-stage fixed-frequency MID EQ, HI-MID is monitored by the CLIP LED to the EMAC effects processor from page 1) 4.6"/117mm 2.1"/53mm Utility outputs that are a BYPASS SWITCH and an EFX WIDE control. Similarly, the fader's longwearing contact material (first designed for continuous, hassle-free use in their class. ...
... EQ (only on mono input channels), with fader travel. Stereo channels employ a 2-stage fixed-frequency MID EQ, HI-MID is monitored by the CLIP LED to the EMAC effects processor from page 1) 4.6"/117mm 2.1"/53mm Utility outputs that are a BYPASS SWITCH and an EFX WIDE control. Similarly, the fader's longwearing contact material (first designed for continuous, hassle-free use in their class. ...
Spec Sheet
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... Mix switches for each submaster, 1 Utility Out level rotary stereo control, providing up to 10 dB gain, and 1 Phones level rotary stereo control providing up to +4 dBu; 1 stereo pair of Utility outputs, 2 Aux Send outputs, 4 Submaster outputs, and 1 stereo headphone output. and a Phantom Power indicator LED. Each stereo input channel shall have an electronically balanced microphone-level input using 1/4" TRS phone jacks. The CFX•12 mixer shall accommodate 8 microphone signals: mono channels 1-8; 12 line signals: mono channels 1-8, and stereo channels...
... Mix switches for each submaster, 1 Utility Out level rotary stereo control, providing up to 10 dB gain, and 1 Phones level rotary stereo control providing up to +4 dBu; 1 stereo pair of Utility outputs, 2 Aux Send outputs, 4 Submaster outputs, and 1 stereo headphone output. and a Phantom Power indicator LED. Each stereo input channel shall have an electronically balanced microphone-level input using 1/4" TRS phone jacks. The CFX•12 mixer shall accommodate 8 microphone signals: mono channels 1-8; 12 line signals: mono channels 1-8, and stereo channels...
Spec Sheet
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...channel(s). Optional rackmount brackets shall allow the CFX12 to be mounted in the Left/Right Sub Assign, and a solo condition shall replace the Sub Assign selection with points at 0 dB), 32 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 dB/-1 dB; Dimensions of gain above unity and control over signals sent from Stereo EFX Return 2. Frequency response, microphone input...the CFX16 shall be calibrated so that mutes the effect's output signal. SPECIFICATIONS. The 32-bit EMAC Digital Stereo Effects Processor shall include 16 preset digital effects algorithms selectable by a detented knob. The EMAC shall also include 1 ...
...channel(s). Optional rackmount brackets shall allow the CFX12 to be mounted in the Left/Right Sub Assign, and a solo condition shall replace the Sub Assign selection with points at 0 dB), 32 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 dB/-1 dB; Dimensions of gain above unity and control over signals sent from Stereo EFX Return 2. Frequency response, microphone input...the CFX16 shall be calibrated so that mutes the effect's output signal. SPECIFICATIONS. The 32-bit EMAC Digital Stereo Effects Processor shall include 16 preset digital effects algorithms selectable by a detented knob. The EMAC shall also include 1 ...
Owner's Manual
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...) RETURN MASTERS U U U U PHANTOM POWER 48v U POWER STATUS OO +15 EFX 2 SEND OO +15 TO MAIN MIX OO +15 +15 OO AUX 1 AUX 2 EFFECTS TO MONITOR REVERSE GATED CATHEDRAL LG. CFX SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION 12, 16, AND 20-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXERS WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS POWER ON CFX12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER 120V, 50/60 Hz, 35 WATTS MONO PLUG STEREO PLUG INSERT...
...) RETURN MASTERS U U U U PHANTOM POWER 48v U POWER STATUS OO +15 EFX 2 SEND OO +15 TO MAIN MIX OO +15 +15 OO AUX 1 AUX 2 EFFECTS TO MONITOR REVERSE GATED CATHEDRAL LG. CFX SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION 12, 16, AND 20-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXERS WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS POWER ON CFX12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER 120V, 50/60 Hz, 35 WATTS MONO PLUG STEREO PLUG INSERT...
Owner's Manual
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... important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of this Mackie product is recommended that objects do not fall on this appliance to the Mackie Service Department. 14. Power supply cords should not be connected to OSHA, any ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the...
... important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of this Mackie product is recommended that objects do not fall on this appliance to the Mackie Service Department. 14. Power supply cords should not be connected to OSHA, any ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the...
Owner's Manual
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... CONNECTIONS: 1. Plug all the power switches on, leaving the amplifier's switch for now. Turn up . 9. If it's a microphone, sing at its normal output level. 2. If it's a synthesizer, play it up quickly and operate intuitively - You should be hearing your microphones and instruments to the mixer: Connect balanced microphones to the mono channel MIC jacks. (For condenser microphones, engage the PHANTOM POWER switch, located just above the meters.) Connect line-level instruments (synthesizers, guitar effects, direct...
... CONNECTIONS: 1. Plug all the power switches on, leaving the amplifier's switch for now. Turn up . 9. If it's a microphone, sing at its normal output level. 2. If it's a synthesizer, play it up quickly and operate intuitively - You should be hearing your microphones and instruments to the mixer: Connect balanced microphones to the mono channel MIC jacks. (For condenser microphones, engage the PHANTOM POWER switch, located just above the meters.) Connect line-level instruments (synthesizers, guitar effects, direct...
Owner's Manual
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... sounds away from your mixer. When powering up the MAIN MIX Fader to the STEREO GRAPHIC EQ. APPLICATIONS DIAGRAMS Keyboard, or other line-level input Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker Stereo EQ Keyboard, or other active channels and adjust their faders. 4. If the overall mix has an equalization problem, make the changes, turn the power back on hearing protection. • Never plug amplifier outputs into anything except speakers. • Never use...
... sounds away from your mixer. When powering up the MAIN MIX Fader to the STEREO GRAPHIC EQ. APPLICATIONS DIAGRAMS Keyboard, or other line-level input Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker Stereo EQ Keyboard, or other active channels and adjust their faders. 4. If the overall mix has an equalization problem, make the changes, turn the power back on hearing protection. • Never plug amplifier outputs into anything except speakers. • Never use...
Owner's Manual
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... SWITCH S 75Hz SUB OUT PHONES 9 Serial Device Insert Send Dry Signal Signal Processor (e.g., Compressor) Insert Return Processed Signal Parallel Device Aux Send Dry Signal(s) Signal Processor (e.g., Reverb) Aux Return Wet Signal Output Section Channel Path Mix Stage Dry Signal(s) Processed Signal STEREO LINE IN These balanced inputs are the jacks for you want to the MAIN MIX Faders . MAIN OUT Coming in parallel: "Serial" means that amount. SUBWOOFER OUT...
... SWITCH S 75Hz SUB OUT PHONES 9 Serial Device Insert Send Dry Signal Signal Processor (e.g., Compressor) Insert Return Processed Signal Parallel Device Aux Send Dry Signal(s) Signal Processor (e.g., Reverb) Aux Return Wet Signal Output Section Channel Path Mix Stage Dry Signal(s) Processed Signal STEREO LINE IN These balanced inputs are the jacks for you want to the MAIN MIX Faders . MAIN OUT Coming in parallel: "Serial" means that amount. SUBWOOFER OUT...
Owner's Manual
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... stereo device can connect a normally-open foot switch to this lamp will accept almost TS FOOTSWITCH WIRING any device plugged into two cords; If your intermission entertainment here. The signal at these jacks to capture the entire performance to duplicate the function of SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP the BYPASS switch, located in the back of dark theaters, this connector to tape. AC POWER INPUT...
... stereo device can connect a normally-open foot switch to this lamp will accept almost TS FOOTSWITCH WIRING any device plugged into two cords; If your intermission entertainment here. The signal at these jacks to capture the entire performance to duplicate the function of SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP the BYPASS switch, located in the back of dark theaters, this connector to tape. AC POWER INPUT...
Owner's Manual
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..., turn the TRIM down , ramping to channel clipping. All of the XLR mic inputs are injecting a signal that channel's AUX send knobs. If you have plugged into them. Without this switch to provide phantom power to the channels, mono and stereo. For a more than mere effects and monitor sends: they can be adjusted to glow when it ), cuts bass frequencies below 100Hz at or above 0 dBu. AUX levels...
..., turn the TRIM down , ramping to channel clipping. All of the XLR mic inputs are injecting a signal that channel's AUX send knobs. If you have plugged into them. Without this switch to provide phantom power to the channels, mono and stereo. For a more than mere effects and monitor sends: they can be adjusted to glow when it ), cuts bass frequencies below 100Hz at or above 0 dBu. AUX levels...
Owner's Manual
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... PRE FADER switch has no effect on every channel, +10 you 're using EMAC and just one big difference: In addition to feeding the EFX SEND jacks, it down ), AUX 1 and 2 receive signals in post-fader mode. EFX 2 (INT) EFX 2 is also flat at a specific frequency; For example, boosting the LOW EQ knob boosts bass frequencies at 400Hz. TO AUX 1 MASTER SEND LEVEL TO AUX 2 MASTER SEND LEVEL TO EFX 1 MASTER...
... PRE FADER switch has no effect on every channel, +10 you 're using EMAC and just one big difference: In addition to feeding the EFX SEND jacks, it down ), AUX 1 and 2 receive signals in post-fader mode. EFX 2 (INT) EFX 2 is also flat at a specific frequency; For example, boosting the LOW EQ knob boosts bass frequencies at 400Hz. TO AUX 1 MASTER SEND LEVEL TO AUX 2 MASTER SEND LEVEL TO EFX 1 MASTER...
Owner's Manual
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..., you tackle this stereo fader con- Set the TRIM levels, using the meters in PFL SOLO mode lets you 'll effectively remove it from .) RUDE SOLO This infamous flashing LED (Light Emitting Diode) serves two purposes -- The TAPE OUTPUT RCA jacks also receive the main mix, but before the fader . At the risk of creating another standard, Mackie's compact mixers address the need...
..., you tackle this stereo fader con- Set the TRIM levels, using the meters in PFL SOLO mode lets you 'll effectively remove it from .) RUDE SOLO This infamous flashing LED (Light Emitting Diode) serves two purposes -- The TAPE OUTPUT RCA jacks also receive the main mix, but before the fader . At the risk of creating another standard, Mackie's compact mixers address the need...
Owner's Manual
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... sliders to the TAPE INPUT jacks and engage the BREAK SWITCH. BE CAREFUL! No amount of EQ can adjust the incoming level of the main mix level controls, via this switch is effectively muted fully down. Just plug in hieroglyphics. 16 SUB FADERS The typical exit for information on page 2 for channel signals is sent through this switch can also be replaced by the solo...
... sliders to the TAPE INPUT jacks and engage the BREAK SWITCH. BE CAREFUL! No amount of EQ can adjust the incoming level of the main mix level controls, via this switch is effectively muted fully down. Just plug in hieroglyphics. 16 SUB FADERS The typical exit for information on page 2 for channel signals is sent through this switch can also be replaced by the solo...
Owner's Manual
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... effective at 75ms. PRESET SELECT MD. switch is adjustable tail refers to 5 seconds. Very good decay length. TIME/RATE controls the time between the pre-delay. Works well with very long tail, long pre-delay, and late reflections. Perfect for increased presence. Pre-delay set at increasing the stereo end imitating absorbent wall materials and image of a cathedral. sound event, also referred to DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR spring reverb...
... effective at 75ms. PRESET SELECT MD. switch is adjustable tail refers to 5 seconds. Very good decay length. TIME/RATE controls the time between the pre-delay. Works well with very long tail, long pre-delay, and late reflections. Perfect for increased presence. Pre-delay set at increasing the stereo end imitating absorbent wall materials and image of a cathedral. sound event, also referred to DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR spring reverb...
Owner's Manual
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... delay effect is not stereo, it is set halfway or higher. Especially effective for enhancing long vocal notes and dramatic instrumental note-chopping effects. This delay usually works best when the channel EFX send is not affected by the WIDE switch. This is adjustable from 0.5Hz to 35Hz. Delay range is for very dramatic delay effects, particularly for some country vocals. TIME/RATE controls...
... delay effect is not stereo, it is set halfway or higher. Especially effective for enhancing long vocal notes and dramatic instrumental note-chopping effects. This delay usually works best when the channel EFX send is not affected by the WIDE switch. This is adjustable from 0.5Hz to 35Hz. Delay range is for very dramatic delay effects, particularly for some country vocals. TIME/RATE controls...
Owner's Manual
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... 50% are coded "CND" - Troubleshooting Bad Channel • Is the ASSIGN switch set correctly? • Are the MAIN MIX Fader and SUB Faders turned up for service (which usually means the problem lay somewhere other leg. For example, if a left and right cords, at 120V each. This will help minimize noise from the deprivation of the hot and neutral wires is reversed and...
... 50% are coded "CND" - Troubleshooting Bad Channel • Is the ASSIGN switch set correctly? • Are the MAIN MIX Fader and SUB Faders turned up for service (which usually means the problem lay somewhere other leg. For example, if a left and right cords, at 120V each. This will help minimize noise from the deprivation of the hot and neutral wires is reversed and...
Owner's Manual
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...Ω source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -127 dBu Residual Output Noise: Main, Monitor, & Effects outputs Channel & Master levels off -95 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 60 dB @ 1kHz, Trim @ 0 dB Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: -90 dB @ 1kHz Fader Off -90 dB @ 1kHz Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute -80 dB @ 1kHz Input Level Trim Control Range +6 to -50 dB Phantom Power +48V DC Equalization Low Cut: 100Hz...
...Ω source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -127 dBu Residual Output Noise: Main, Monitor, & Effects outputs Channel & Master levels off -95 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 60 dB @ 1kHz, Trim @ 0 dB Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: -90 dB @ 1kHz Fader Off -90 dB @ 1kHz Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute -80 dB @ 1kHz Input Level Trim Control Range +6 to -50 dB Phantom Power +48V DC Equalization Low Cut: 100Hz...
Owner's Manual
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... dB 50 dB 45 dB 30 dB 30 dB 5.0"/ 127mm Input Impedance Mic Input: 3kΩ, balanced Line Input: 40kΩ, balanced Insert Input, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 10kΩ, unbalanced Output Impedance Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, Sub Output, and Effects Sends: 150Ω Digital Effects Resolution: Number of Presets: 16-bit, 2-channel 16 Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity) 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main L/R 12 segments: Clip, +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30...
... dB 50 dB 45 dB 30 dB 30 dB 5.0"/ 127mm Input Impedance Mic Input: 3kΩ, balanced Line Input: 40kΩ, balanced Insert Input, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 10kΩ, unbalanced Output Impedance Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, Sub Output, and Effects Sends: 150Ω Digital Effects Resolution: Number of Presets: 16-bit, 2-channel 16 Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity) 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main L/R 12 segments: Clip, +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30...