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... and two stereo line input channels, and the CFX•20 has 16 mic/line channels and two stereo line input channels. CFX Series MIXERS CFX™ Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers Introduction The CFX™ Series mixers are used at regular intervals to mount thick fiberglass...Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line 4-band EQ on stereo line channels Pan, Mute, PFL solo on all Mackie mixers, the CFX Series mixers are mounted so they "ride" just above the steel chassis--they 're designed to last, thanks to co-molded potentiometers that do not ...
... and two stereo line input channels, and the CFX•20 has 16 mic/line channels and two stereo line input channels. CFX Series MIXERS CFX™ Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers Introduction The CFX™ Series mixers are used at regular intervals to mount thick fiberglass...Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line 4-band EQ on stereo line channels Pan, Mute, PFL solo on all Mackie mixers, the CFX Series mixers are mounted so they "ride" just above the steel chassis--they 're designed to last, thanks to co-molded potentiometers that do not ...
Spec Sheet
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CFX Series MIXERS CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers Specifications Frequency Response: 32 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -1 dB Distortion: THD and SMPTE IMD; 20 Hz to 20 kHz Mic Input to Main Output < 0.05% @ +4 dBu output Noise: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (150 Ohms source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) -... Q=1.414 ISO octave centers @ 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16 kHz Mixer Rated Output: Main, Sub, Aux, & EFX Maximum Rated Output +4 dBU +20 dBU Maximum Input Levels: Mic input, trim @ +6 dB Line input, trim @ -15 dB Insert Return, Stereo Line Input...
CFX Series MIXERS CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers Specifications Frequency Response: 32 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -1 dB Distortion: THD and SMPTE IMD; 20 Hz to 20 kHz Mic Input to Main Output < 0.05% @ +4 dBu output Noise: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (150 Ohms source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) -... Q=1.414 ISO octave centers @ 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16 kHz Mixer Rated Output: Main, Sub, Aux, & EFX Maximum Rated Output +4 dBU +20 dBU Maximum Input Levels: Mic input, trim @ +6 dB Line input, trim @ -15 dB Insert Return, Stereo Line Input...
Spec Sheet
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...of these presets can be changed with useful features and practical routing capabilities. And they 're Mackies. 3 OF 8 PAGES CFX Series CFX Series Dimensions CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers 21.4"/ 544mm 17.2"/437mm 5.0"/ 127mm 25.6"/650mm 15.7"/399mm (continued from an individual channels strip... Each channel also includes a Zero Level Set LED for use in any other mixers in exterior automotive sensors) means longer fader life and improved resistance to the elements. The CFX Series mixers are a BYPASS SWITCH and an EFX WIDE control. and a LOW EQ that...
...of these presets can be changed with useful features and practical routing capabilities. And they 're Mackies. 3 OF 8 PAGES CFX Series CFX Series Dimensions CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers 21.4"/ 544mm 17.2"/437mm 5.0"/ 127mm 25.6"/650mm 15.7"/399mm (continued from an individual channels strip... Each channel also includes a Zero Level Set LED for use in any other mixers in exterior automotive sensors) means longer fader life and improved resistance to the elements. The CFX Series mixers are a BYPASS SWITCH and an EFX WIDE control. and a LOW EQ that...
Spec Sheet
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... L EFX TO MAIN MIX TO LEFT MAIN STEREO EFX RETURN 2 RIGHT EFX TO AUX 1 EMAC DSP R EFX TO AUX 2 TO RIGHT MAIN MACKIE DESIGNS EFX BYPASS EFX FOOT SWITCH CFX SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM (#62399CJM/DF) EFX 2 EFX 1 AUX 2 AUX 1 SOLO SOLO CONTROL SUB 1 SUB 2 SUB 3 SUB 4 LEFT MAIN RIGHT MAIN SUB 1 OUT...) SOLO OFF SOLO ON +5 VDC PFL UTILITY LEVEL UTILITY OUT LEFT UTILITY OUT RIGHT PHONES LEVEL PHONES PFL SIGNAL TO LEFT METER 22 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 SOLO OFF SOLO CONTROL (ACTIVE LOW) SOLO ON CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers CFX Series CFX Series Block Diagram
... L EFX TO MAIN MIX TO LEFT MAIN STEREO EFX RETURN 2 RIGHT EFX TO AUX 1 EMAC DSP R EFX TO AUX 2 TO RIGHT MAIN MACKIE DESIGNS EFX BYPASS EFX FOOT SWITCH CFX SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM (#62399CJM/DF) EFX 2 EFX 1 AUX 2 AUX 1 SOLO SOLO CONTROL SUB 1 SUB 2 SUB 3 SUB 4 LEFT MAIN RIGHT MAIN SUB 1 OUT...) SOLO OFF SOLO ON +5 VDC PFL UTILITY LEVEL UTILITY OUT LEFT UTILITY OUT RIGHT PHONES LEVEL PHONES PFL SIGNAL TO LEFT METER 22 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 SOLO OFF SOLO CONTROL (ACTIVE LOW) SOLO ON CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers CFX Series CFX Series Block Diagram
Spec Sheet
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... 60 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 5 OF 8 PAGES PLATE PHASER SM. CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 STEREO EFX EFX SEND L RETURN R 1 TAPE TAPE INPUT OUTPUT ... +15 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 0 5 5 10 10 15 15 63 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K STEREO GRAPHIC EQ CFX 12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR CLIP EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS U U U U PHANTOM POWER 48v U POWER STATUS OO +15 ...
... 60 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 5 OF 8 PAGES PLATE PHASER SM. CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 STEREO EFX EFX SEND L RETURN R 1 TAPE TAPE INPUT OUTPUT ... +15 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 0 5 5 10 10 15 15 63 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K STEREO GRAPHIC EQ CFX 12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR CLIP EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS U U U U PHANTOM POWER 48v U POWER STATUS OO +15 ...
Spec Sheet
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... MOISTURE. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ...; THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "EMAC", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-Channel Rear Panel CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO ...
... MOISTURE. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ...; THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "EMAC", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-Channel Rear Panel CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO ...
Spec Sheet
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...line signals: mono channels 1-12, and stereo channels 13-16. The CFX•20 mixer shall accommodate 16 microphone signals: mono channels 1-16; 20 line signals: mono channels 1-16, and stereo channels 17-20. Each monaural input channel shall also have a 9-band graphic equalizer providing...10 dB above unity gain. The mixers shall be fitted in 18 dB/octave 75 Hz crossover. a Power indicator LED; CFX Series MIXERS CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers Architects' and Engineers' Specifications 1. MIXER OUTPUTS. MIXER INPUT SECTION. using 1/4" TRS phone...
...line signals: mono channels 1-12, and stereo channels 13-16. The CFX•20 mixer shall accommodate 16 microphone signals: mono channels 1-16; 20 line signals: mono channels 1-16, and stereo channels 17-20. Each monaural input channel shall also have a 9-band graphic equalizer providing...10 dB above unity gain. The mixers shall be fitted in 18 dB/octave 75 Hz crossover. a Power indicator LED; CFX Series MIXERS CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers Architects' and Engineers' Specifications 1. MIXER OUTPUTS. MIXER INPUT SECTION. using 1/4" TRS phone...
Spec Sheet
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... shall weigh 17 lbs, 8 oz. (8.1 kg); CFX SERIES MIXERS CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers 6. EMAC EFFECTS PROCESSOR. Effects shall also include 4 Delay Types: Delay 1 providing one repeat, Delay 2 providing two repeats, Delay 3 providing three repeats, and Delay 4 providing four repeats. and the CFX20 shall weigh 24 lbs, 3 oz. (11.0 kg...
... shall weigh 17 lbs, 8 oz. (8.1 kg); CFX SERIES MIXERS CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers 6. EMAC EFFECTS PROCESSOR. Effects shall also include 4 Delay Types: Delay 1 providing one repeat, Delay 2 providing two repeats, Delay 3 providing three repeats, and Delay 4 providing four repeats. and the CFX20 shall weigh 24 lbs, 3 oz. (11.0 kg...
Owner's Manual
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...WA • USA • MADE IN CHINA • FABRIQUE AU CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "EMAC", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 STEREO ... SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. 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...
...WA • USA • MADE IN CHINA • FABRIQUE AU CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "EMAC", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 STEREO ... SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...sweep EQ • Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing • PFL solo • 60mm mono fader 2 stereo line channels, with: • Variable input trim (-20 to +20 dB) • 2 pre/post-fader aux sends • 2 post-fader effects sends • 4-band EQ • Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing •... controls • 2 effects sends with master level controls • Level controls for stereo effect returns • Break switch for choosing a Mackie Designs CFX™ Mixer! About those blue numbers: You'll notice numbers in China. 3 It's a list of purchase: Part No. 820-104-00 Rev....
...sweep EQ • Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing • PFL solo • 60mm mono fader 2 stereo line channels, with: • Variable input trim (-20 to +20 dB) • 2 pre/post-fader aux sends • 2 post-fader effects sends • 4-band EQ • Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing •... controls • 2 effects sends with master level controls • Level controls for stereo effect returns • Break switch for choosing a Mackie Designs CFX™ Mixer! About those blue numbers: You'll notice numbers in China. 3 It's a list of purchase: Part No. 820-104-00 Rev....
Owner's Manual
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...UP LEFT STEREO MAIN MIX dB 10 5 3-4 UP 5 5 RIGHT 5 RIGHT 5 RIGHT 5 RIGHT U U UP U DOWNU UP U UP U 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 40 SOLO 40 40 40 40 40 50 PFL 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 60... outputs to the "-30" label, for last. 6. Raise that channel's TRIM until the adjacent ZERO LEVEL starts blinking. 3. Stop making music. 5 the CFX Mixer is designed to unity gain ("U" label). Channel strip LOW CUT, PRE FADER, and ASSIGN 3-4 switches up quickly and operate intuitively - HALL LG. While making ...
...UP LEFT STEREO MAIN MIX dB 10 5 3-4 UP 5 5 RIGHT 5 RIGHT 5 RIGHT 5 RIGHT U U UP U DOWNU UP U UP U 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 40 SOLO 40 40 40 40 40 50 PFL 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 60... outputs to the "-30" label, for last. 6. Raise that channel's TRIM until the adjacent ZERO LEVEL starts blinking. 3. Stop making music. 5 the CFX Mixer is designed to unity gain ("U" label). Channel strip LOW CUT, PRE FADER, and ASSIGN 3-4 switches up quickly and operate intuitively - HALL LG. While making ...
Owner's Manual
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... devices are designed for stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced signals, from -20 dB to balanced inputs, thereby elevating signal from the mix amp straight through the device and back into the mixer's main mix faders. Examples: reverb, digital delay, chorus. See diagrams below.... These unbalanced jacks are the jacks for wiring and usage information. Examples: preamps, compressor/limiters, graphic equalizers. SUBWOOFER OUT The CFX Mixer has an integrated monosumming 75Hz 3rd-order low-pass filter. A trick called "jack normalling" will not alter the signal strength sent...
... devices are designed for stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced signals, from -20 dB to balanced inputs, thereby elevating signal from the mix amp straight through the device and back into the mixer's main mix faders. Examples: reverb, digital delay, chorus. See diagrams below.... These unbalanced jacks are the jacks for wiring and usage information. Examples: preamps, compressor/limiters, graphic equalizers. SUBWOOFER OUT The CFX Mixer has an integrated monosumming 75Hz 3rd-order low-pass filter. A trick called "jack normalling" will not alter the signal strength sent...
Owner's Manual
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...before operating this "virtual pad," it helps to optimal internal operating levels. If you have plugged into them. Phantom power will appear on the CFX•20, channel 17 (L) and 18 (R) mix together to glow when it receives an audio signal at a rate of a "pop" in live situations... Channel CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES PHANTOM POWER Ha! The CFX Series provide +48VDC phantom powering on up . Having 20 dB of line-level attenuation can also help reduce the possibility of the channel's stereo signals. AUX These knobs tap a portion of the mixer (see RUDE SOLO (page 15), where a ...
...before operating this "virtual pad," it helps to optimal internal operating levels. If you have plugged into them. Phantom power will appear on the CFX•20, channel 17 (L) and 18 (R) mix together to glow when it receives an audio signal at a rate of a "pop" in live situations... Channel CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES PHANTOM POWER Ha! The CFX Series provide +48VDC phantom powering on up . Having 20 dB of line-level attenuation can also help reduce the possibility of the channel's stereo signals. AUX These knobs tap a portion of the mixer (see RUDE SOLO (page 15), where a ...
Owner's Manual
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...not turned fully down at the end of the song when you can get your peaks between -20 and +10 dB. That may already be easier? (By the way, the most wonderful thing...aren't so forgiving either. Engaging a SOLO PFL switch affects these features: PHONES and Meters . METERS The CFX Mixer's peak metering system is listening to zero (center). 2. For best real-world results, try to "CLIP"...ask? The meters, being a tool for the meters. At the risk of creating another standard, Mackie's compact mixers address the need of "QUICK START" (page 5) will send a unity gain signal to the ...
...not turned fully down at the end of the song when you can get your peaks between -20 and +10 dB. That may already be easier? (By the way, the most wonderful thing...aren't so forgiving either. Engaging a SOLO PFL switch affects these features: PHONES and Meters . METERS The CFX Mixer's peak metering system is listening to zero (center). 2. For best real-world results, try to "CLIP"...ask? The meters, being a tool for the meters. At the risk of creating another standard, Mackie's compact mixers address the need of "QUICK START" (page 5) will send a unity gain signal to the ...
Owner's Manual
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... , the only way to get channel outputs to +5. Continuing the assumption made in ASSIGN , Subs 1 and 2 are the left-right stereo path from a live mixer in your intermission entertainment, independent of the microphone. Take a look at the "U" mark, and is within 3 to 6 inches of the main mix level controls,... 1 SUB ASSIGN dB d 10 LEFT 5 RIGHT U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 0 5 5 10 10 15 15 63 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K STEREO GRAPHIC EQ CFX 12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER 3. But walking away from the channels to set the 4K...
... , the only way to get channel outputs to +5. Continuing the assumption made in ASSIGN , Subs 1 and 2 are the left-right stereo path from a live mixer in your intermission entertainment, independent of the microphone. Take a look at the "U" mark, and is within 3 to 6 inches of the main mix level controls,... 1 SUB ASSIGN dB d 10 LEFT 5 RIGHT U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 0 5 5 10 10 15 15 63 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K STEREO GRAPHIC EQ CFX 12 MIXER 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER 3. But walking away from the channels to set the 4K...
Owner's Manual
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In order to minimize ground loops, the safety grounds for all Mackie products returned for service. These come with 2-wire outlets that holds the AC outlet faceplate in another channel, set up exactly like the suspect channel. 20 Bad Output • Are the SUB ASSIGN switches set correctly?.... • Try the same source signal in place. AC Power Distribution The majority of AC outlets encountered in homes and clubs (in your CFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you must be connected to the outlet and then plugging in a show , oftentimes you are plugging into ...
In order to minimize ground loops, the safety grounds for all Mackie products returned for service. These come with 2-wire outlets that holds the AC outlet faceplate in another channel, set up exactly like the suspect channel. 20 Bad Output • Are the SUB ASSIGN switches set correctly?.... • Try the same source signal in place. AC Power Distribution The majority of AC outlets encountered in homes and clubs (in your CFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you must be connected to the outlet and then plugging in a show , oftentimes you are plugging into ...
Owner's Manual
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...We suggest insurance for all forms of the box. 7. Service for Mackie mixers living outside the United States can duplicate it. 6. APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications CFX•12, CFX•16, CFX•20 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to any damage that occurs due to fix... the mixer within five business days. Repair Service for the CFX Series mixers is available only at our factory, ...
...We suggest insurance for all forms of the box. 7. Service for Mackie mixers living outside the United States can duplicate it. 6. APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications CFX•12, CFX•16, CFX•20 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to any damage that occurs due to fix... the mixer within five business days. Repair Service for the CFX Series mixers is available only at our factory, ...