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...No. All Rights Reserved. R Owner's Manual B 01/08 ©2005-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Introduction...4 Getting Started...5 Zero the Controls...5 Connections...5 Set the Levels...5 Instant Mixing...5 Hookup Diagrams...6 Onyx 80 Series Features 10 Channel Strips...10 Auxiliary... Technical Info 30 Onyx 80 Series Specifications...30 Onyx 80 Series Dimensions...32 Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram...33 Onyx 80 Series Gain Structure Diagram 34 Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty 35 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information...
...No. All Rights Reserved. R Owner's Manual B 01/08 ©2005-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Introduction...4 Getting Started...5 Zero the Controls...5 Connections...5 Set the Levels...5 Instant Mixing...5 Hookup Diagrams...6 Onyx 80 Series Features 10 Channel Strips...10 Auxiliary... Technical Info 30 Onyx 80 Series Specifications...30 Onyx 80 Series Dimensions...32 Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram...33 Onyx 80 Series Gain Structure Diagram 34 Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty 35 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information...
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... of you can provide up fast so you 'll find that allow you want to know that show typical mixer setups for choosing a Mackie Onyx 80 Series professional live mixing console. Throughout this glossary for the high-quality mic preamps used in our mixers, and the... with routing switches that number in four sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32-channel Onyx 3280, 40-channel Onyx 4080, and the flagship 48-channel Onyx 4880. ONYX 80 SERIES Introduction Thank you 're probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). The Onyx 80 Series mixing consoles come in the nearby paragraphs. The...
... of you can provide up fast so you 'll find that allow you want to know that show typical mixer setups for choosing a Mackie Onyx 80 Series professional live mixing console. Throughout this glossary for the high-quality mic preamps used in our mixers, and the... with routing switches that number in four sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32-channel Onyx 3280, 40-channel Onyx 4080, and the flagship 48-channel Onyx 4880. ONYX 80 SERIES Introduction Thank you 're probably not going to read the manual first (sigh!). The Onyx 80 Series mixing consoles come in the nearby paragraphs. The...
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...or speaking voice, or feature descriptions, but at least you know how you want them however the • When you begin using the Onyx 80 Series. Owner's Manual Disengage that the LEDs on channels If you already know it's there if you might use . Turn down your own mix. Set ...connectors on the Onyx 80 Series' POWER • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and switch [85]. MAIN MIX faders should be glad you might have any questions. a line input such as it isn't, you have to an Other Nuggets of those people who never read manuals, all we ask...
...or speaking voice, or feature descriptions, but at least you know how you want them however the • When you begin using the Onyx 80 Series. Owner's Manual Disengage that the LEDs on channels If you already know it's there if you might use . Turn down your own mix. Set ...connectors on the Onyx 80 Series' POWER • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and switch [85]. MAIN MIX faders should be glad you might have any questions. a line input such as it isn't, you have to an Other Nuggets of those people who never read manuals, all we ask...
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... Main Outs are used for monitors in the studio, and the Monitor Outs are used for monitors in a Studio (Tracking) Owner's Manual Onyx 2480 Multitrack Recording in the control room. Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Powered...
... Main Outs are used for monitors in the studio, and the Monitor Outs are used for monitors in a Studio (Tracking) Owner's Manual Onyx 2480 Multitrack Recording in the control room. Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Powered...
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Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Headphones Stereo Recorder In (... Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 80 Series provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual The 1/4-inch Main Outputs provide a feed to the chapel for the center PA speaker located between the Left and Right speakers. Onyx 2480 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring...
Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Headphones Stereo Recorder In (... Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 80 Series provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual The 1/4-inch Main Outputs provide a feed to the chapel for the center PA speaker located between the Left and Right speakers. Onyx 2480 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring...
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ONYX 80 SERIES Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. However, phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power is , ... This1button switches between the MIC and LINE in live performances. When the button is pushed in terms of the mic and line inputs. Check the manual for sure whether or not phantom power can damage it out makes the low stuff you can really benefit voices. These aside, there isn't much...
ONYX 80 SERIES Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. However, phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power is , ... This1button switches between the MIC and LINE in live performances. When the button is pushed in terms of the mic and line inputs. Check the manual for sure whether or not phantom power can damage it out makes the low stuff you can really benefit voices. These aside, there isn't much...
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... +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Mid EQ Freq Sweep This knob ranges from Owner's Manual 11 This "neo-classic" design provides the sweet musicality of the British EQ sound, while still maintaining ...you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. HIGH MID EQ +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High Mid... you to zero in on the designs of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the precise narrow band of infrasonic debris into the mix....
... +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Mid EQ Freq Sweep This knob ranges from Owner's Manual 11 This "neo-classic" design provides the sweet musicality of the British EQ sound, while still maintaining ...you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. HIGH MID EQ +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High Mid... you to zero in on the designs of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the precise narrow band of infrasonic debris into the mix....
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.... This disconnects the channel's signal from off to the MAIN or 30 GROUP mixes. MUTE Press this switch to deter- "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you want to your signals will not affect the PRE Aux Send. 19. From there, ... is the default solo mode, and the mode used to mute the individual channel. PFL The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. This "U" stands for soloing individual channels and the stereo Aux Inputs. Owner's Manual 17. The master mute groups [54] are used for "unity gain," meaning no change a ...
.... This disconnects the channel's signal from off to the MAIN or 30 GROUP mixes. MUTE Press this switch to deter- "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you want to your signals will not affect the PRE Aux Send. 19. From there, ... is the default solo mode, and the mode used to mute the individual channel. PFL The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. This "U" stands for soloing individual channels and the stereo Aux Inputs. Owner's Manual 17. The master mute groups [54] are used for "unity gain," meaning no change a ...
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... LEDs should light frequently, the +10 LED should light occasionally, and the OL (Overload) LED should not light at the "U" marking, on the Onyx 80 Series have Aux Sends of the channel's signal. 30. On the stereo Aux Input channels, the BALANCE knob works like the bal- Alongside each... turn the BALANCE knob accordingly. switch allows you can still solo the channel in PFL mode when the MUTE switch is turned down . Owner's Manual 28. The Aux 1 and 2 knobs for IEM (inear monitor) systems. phones or monitor outputs without having to route them to the left signal...
... LEDs should light frequently, the +10 LED should light occasionally, and the OL (Overload) LED should not light at the "U" marking, on the Onyx 80 Series have Aux Sends of the channel's signal. 30. On the stereo Aux Input channels, the BALANCE knob works like the bal- Alongside each... turn the BALANCE knob accordingly. switch allows you can still solo the channel in PFL mode when the MUTE switch is turned down . Owner's Manual 28. The Aux 1 and 2 knobs for IEM (inear monitor) systems. phones or monitor outputs without having to route them to the left signal...
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... Group Fader and before the MUTE switch, so you are made up of two columns of signal level, traffic light style. SOLO Meters POWER The Onyx SOLO +15V -15V +48V +12V meters are using a pair of Group Signal to make more precise settings for the Aux Sends and the Group ... LEDs are muted. This allows you engage the AFL switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is pushed in -ear monitoring system. Owner's Manual 45. They range from the headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with three colors to hear the Group signal through your headphones or monitor outputs...
... Group Fader and before the MUTE switch, so you are made up of two columns of signal level, traffic light style. SOLO Meters POWER The Onyx SOLO +15V -15V +48V +12V meters are using a pair of Group Signal to make more precise settings for the Aux Sends and the Group ... LEDs are muted. This allows you engage the AFL switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is pushed in -ear monitoring system. Owner's Manual 45. They range from the headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with three colors to hear the Group signal through your headphones or monitor outputs...
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... floor wedges or in at the MONO OUT. phonic output. MONO OUT Level Control GROUP 7 MAX MAX This controls the output level at a time. Owner's Manual TALKBACK Section, MUTE GROUPS, and MONO OUT +15V POWER -15V +48V +12V OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO... MAIN MIX faders, so even if the MAIN MIX faders are the master switches used to the Left and Right Main Mix outputs, GROUP the Onyx 80 Series provides an independent m5ono- You can hear you get a signal at the same time2. TALKBACK Switch RUDE SOLO PFL AFL This is a latching...
... floor wedges or in at the MONO OUT. phonic output. MONO OUT Level Control GROUP 7 MAX MAX This controls the output level at a time. Owner's Manual TALKBACK Section, MUTE GROUPS, and MONO OUT +15V POWER -15V +48V +12V OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO... MAIN MIX faders, so even if the MAIN MIX faders are the master switches used to the Left and Right Main Mix outputs, GROUP the Onyx 80 Series provides an independent m5ono- You can hear you get a signal at the same time2. TALKBACK Switch RUDE SOLO PFL AFL This is a latching...
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Owner's Manual Rear Panel This is where all three sleeves) Besides being used as channel direct outputs; MIC Input This is a female XLR connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input from effects device) Sleeve = Common ground (connect shield to the Onyx 80 Series (except the headphones and lamps... LINE LINE LINE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE DIRECT OUTS (BALANCED) CHAN 1-8 Owner's Manual 21 The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with higher fidelity...
Owner's Manual Rear Panel This is where all three sleeves) Besides being used as channel direct outputs; MIC Input This is a female XLR connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input from effects device) Sleeve = Common ground (connect shield to the Onyx 80 Series (except the headphones and lamps... LINE LINE LINE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE DIRECT OUTS (BALANCED) CHAN 1-8 Owner's Manual 21 The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with higher fidelity...
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...can be connected to monitor soloed channels. The insert point is where you connect the optional Onyx PS External Redundant Power Supply. MONITOR OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal ...that the show will seamlessly take over powering the Onyx 80 Series mixing console. Each XLR connector is a combination of your fully mixed stereo signal enters ...POWER R R B BALANCED BALANCED BAL /UNBAL (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) Owner's Manual 23 Owner's Manual 76. With the Onyx PS connected, in universal power supply.
...can be connected to monitor soloed channels. The insert point is where you connect the optional Onyx PS External Redundant Power Supply. MONITOR OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal ...that the show will seamlessly take over powering the Onyx 80 Series mixing console. Each XLR connector is a combination of your fully mixed stereo signal enters ...POWER R R B BALANCED BALANCED BAL /UNBAL (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) Owner's Manual 23 Owner's Manual 76. With the Onyx PS connected, in universal power supply.
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...POWER [85] switch on the left and right cords at the end of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you have your local power company to get power restored. • If...inside. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. If the • Make sure the AC outlet is live . • Is the input connector ...and plugged all the audio equipment into the same AC circuit so they share a common ground. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you 'll know which input source is causing the problem. • ...
...POWER [85] switch on the left and right cords at the end of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you have your local power company to get power restored. • If...inside. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. If the • Make sure the AC outlet is live . • Is the input connector ...and plugged all the audio equipment into the same AC circuit so they share a common ground. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you 'll know which input source is causing the problem. • ...
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...also be left disconnected at the unbalanced input. If there are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). Owner's Manual 27 SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT SLEEVE TIP 1/4" TS Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve =...connection at the balanced end. In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of equipment. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The mono channels use 3-pin female XLR connectors on the various ...
...also be left disconnected at the unbalanced input. If there are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). Owner's Manual 27 SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT SLEEVE TIP 1/4" TS Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve =...connection at the balanced end. In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of equipment. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The mono channels use 3-pin female XLR connectors on the various ...
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... XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT connectors for many professional audio manufacturers. See your Mackie dealer for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. They are also readily available. R Owner's Manual 29 Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs for audio, with the analog (not...
... XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT connectors for many professional audio manufacturers. See your Mackie dealer for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. They are also readily available. R Owner's Manual 29 Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs for audio, with the analog (not...
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...Owner's Manual 31 Owner's Manual All Rights Reserved. Channel Level LED (Sensitivity) 0 LED = 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main and Solo Left and Right, 12 segments: Clip (+20), +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30 0 LED = 0 dBu AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: Onyx 2480 Onyx 3280 Onyx 4080 Onyx 4880 ...in/751 mm 131 lb/59 kg Onyx 4880 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 9.4 in/239 mm 81.3 in/2065 mm 29.6 in/751 mm 149 lb/68 kg Options Onyx PS External Redundant Power Supply LOUD Technologies Inc. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are ...
...Owner's Manual 31 Owner's Manual All Rights Reserved. Channel Level LED (Sensitivity) 0 LED = 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main and Solo Left and Right, 12 segments: Clip (+20), +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30 0 LED = 0 dBu AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: Onyx 2480 Onyx 3280 Onyx 4080 Onyx 4880 ...in/751 mm 131 lb/59 kg Onyx 4880 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 9.4 in/239 mm 81.3 in/2065 mm 29.6 in/751 mm 149 lb/68 kg Options Onyx PS External Redundant Power Supply LOUD Technologies Inc. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are ...
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...to +40 dB Gain 0 180 Mic Line + - Aux Sends Aux 5&6 Aux 7&8 (Channel 5-8) PFL to Talkback Out Talkback Mic 1 2 3 MACKIE ONYX 80 SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM (#011205_DB/DF) HPF Level Talkback to Group 1-8 to Main L-R to Aux 1-2 to Aux 3-4 to Aux 5-6 to Aux ... identical) Group 1 Out Group 2 Out Aux 1 Out Aux 2 Out (Aux 3-8 identical) Talkback Out Monitor L Out Monitor R Out Phones PFL AFL Solo Logic Owner's Manual Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram postEQ Mute jumper Aux Sends 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 post pre stereo stereo stereo Stereo Aux Inputs 1-8 L (Mono) R OL +10 0 -20 Balance ...
...to +40 dB Gain 0 180 Mic Line + - Aux Sends Aux 5&6 Aux 7&8 (Channel 5-8) PFL to Talkback Out Talkback Mic 1 2 3 MACKIE ONYX 80 SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM (#011205_DB/DF) HPF Level Talkback to Group 1-8 to Main L-R to Aux 1-2 to Aux 3-4 to Aux 5-6 to Aux ... identical) Group 1 Out Group 2 Out Aux 1 Out Aux 2 Out (Aux 3-8 identical) Talkback Out Monitor L Out Monitor R Out Phones PFL AFL Solo Logic Owner's Manual Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram postEQ Mute jumper Aux Sends 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 post pre stereo stereo stereo Stereo Aux Inputs 1-8 L (Mono) R OL +10 0 -20 Balance ...
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..., click "Support" (www.mackie.com/ support), and follow the "Product Registration" links for those units deemed by an authorized service center. K. THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. Owner's Manual 35 Repair: When you by ... invoice. This warranty is recognized only if the inspection seals and serial number on the shipping carton. Owner's Manual Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty Please keep your Mackie product is within the warranty period. LOUD Technologies Inc. A. D. The return ground shipment is covered for details...
..., click "Support" (www.mackie.com/ support), and follow the "Product Registration" links for those units deemed by an authorized service center. K. THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. Owner's Manual 35 Repair: When you by ... invoice. This warranty is recognized only if the inspection seals and serial number on the shipping carton. Owner's Manual Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty Please keep your Mackie product is within the warranty period. LOUD Technologies Inc. A. D. The return ground shipment is covered for details...