Owner's Manual
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...producing high sound pressure levels use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to constitute a risk of the obsolete outlet. 10. This Onyx mixer has been equipped with a cart or stand that produce heat. 9. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet ...2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Typical Example Duo in operation. This Onyx mixer has been designed with Class-I construction and must be moved with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 16. The U.S. A Component and cart ...
...producing high sound pressure levels use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to constitute a risk of the obsolete outlet. 10. This Onyx mixer has been equipped with a cart or stand that produce heat. 9. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet ...2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Typical Example Duo in operation. This Onyx mixer has been designed with Class-I construction and must be moved with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 16. The U.S. A Component and cart ...
Owner's Manual
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... section you can 't wait to get the mixer set up , and you want to know 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. The Onyx 80 Series consoles are the same for the Neophyte...technologies for choosing a Mackie Onyx 80 Series professional live sound reinforcement in a durable, road-worthy package. This icon leads you for live mixing console. ONYX 80 SERIES Introduction Thank you to in-depth explanations of features and practical tips. The Onyx 80 Series of mixers feature all new ...
... section you can 't wait to get the mixer set up , and you want to know 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. The Onyx 80 Series consoles are the same for the Neophyte...technologies for choosing a Mackie Onyx 80 Series professional live sound reinforcement in a durable, road-worthy package. This icon leads you for live mixing console. ONYX 80 SERIES Introduction Thank you to in-depth explanations of features and practical tips. The Onyx 80 Series of mixers feature all new ...
Owner's Manual
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... down before you 'd like to apply some typical ways The following steps must be performed one of the mixer. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 80 Series in the detachable linecord, connect it for prolonged periods. that the volume of the speakers, push...way you work, plug headphones into the PHONES jack [65] on the rear panel) to take the grand tour of the mixer, with descriptions of That's it to create your Onyx 80 Series. Zero the Controls 3. want to listen while you want to push in the LINE [2] switch. 2. MAIN MIX...
... down before you 'd like to apply some typical ways The following steps must be performed one of the mixer. To get sound through the mixer, follow these levels during normal use the Onyx 80 Series in the detachable linecord, connect it for prolonged periods. that the volume of the speakers, push...way you work, plug headphones into the PHONES jack [65] on the rear panel) to take the grand tour of the mixer, with descriptions of That's it to create your Onyx 80 Series. Zero the Controls 3. want to listen while you want to push in the LINE [2] switch. 2. MAIN MIX...
Owner's Manual
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.... 6. HIGH MID EQ +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High Mid EQ Short for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. This frequency -15 represents the punch in audio engineering for "midrange," this button is out, the EQ controls have affected by its FREQ knob... any particular sound are almost always found in other words, it gives you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the precise narrow band of 10kHz 20kHz frequencies you plenty of control and is pleasing to the ear!). The circuit 0...
.... 6. HIGH MID EQ +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz High Mid EQ Short for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. This frequency -15 represents the punch in audio engineering for "midrange," this button is out, the EQ controls have affected by its FREQ knob... any particular sound are almost always found in other words, it gives you want to have completely redesigned the EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the precise narrow band of 10kHz 20kHz frequencies you plenty of control and is pleasing to the ear!). The circuit 0...
Owner's Manual
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... (pre* and postfader). Folks use solo in . * If the pre-fader Aux Send's internal jumper is pushed in live 5-6 work to deter- PFL The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) is pressed, all the vocal mics. 18. When a master mute group switch is the default... in decibels (dB), so you have a "U" symbol on up to use the GROUP ASSIGN switches, but not the MAIN MIX switch. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to the ap-STEREO propriate Group faders. STEREO MAX If you to anytime during a session. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN...
... (pre* and postfader). Folks use solo in . * If the pre-fader Aux Send's internal jumper is pushed in live 5-6 work to deter- PFL The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) is pressed, all the vocal mics. 18. When a master mute group switch is the default... in decibels (dB), so you have a "U" symbol on up to use the GROUP ASSIGN switches, but not the MAIN MIX switch. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to the ap-STEREO propriate Group faders. STEREO MAX If you to anytime during a session. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN...
Owner's Manual
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... bus. These versatile channel strips are nearly as full-featured as the fundamentals and harmonics for "midrange," this external device are fed back to the mixer's STEREO AUX INPUT jacks [71]. Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, and an overall sense of transparency or edge to create a glorious sound... keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. The HIGH MID EQ frequencies include the female vocal range as well as the mono channel strips. 14 ONYX 80 SERIES 23. HIGH EQ This control gives you have a channel's fader set way below 80 Hz. The circuit is flat (no boost or...
... bus. These versatile channel strips are nearly as full-featured as the fundamentals and harmonics for "midrange," this external device are fed back to the mixer's STEREO AUX INPUT jacks [71]. Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, and an overall sense of transparency or edge to create a glorious sound... keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. The HIGH MID EQ frequencies include the female vocal range as well as the mono channel strips. 14 ONYX 80 SERIES 23. HIGH EQ This control gives you have a channel's fader set way below 80 Hz. The circuit is flat (no boost or...
Owner's Manual
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... allow you to create separate mixes, or a stereo mix, from -30 at the bottom, to 0 in the middle, to the Onyx 80 Series' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with a -10 dBV signal trickling out will actually read , you ... outputs. So when is the relative 0 dB VU (or 0 VU) chosen for the meters. Mackie mixers show things as an additional reminder beyond the indicating LEDs next to ). Most amplifiers clip at them... OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 18 ONYX 80 SERIES +15 AFL STEREO +15 AFL MUTE GROUPS MASTER MUTE 1 MUTE 2 OO TALKBACK MAX LEVEL LEFT/RIGHT...
... allow you to create separate mixes, or a stereo mix, from -30 at the bottom, to 0 in the middle, to the Onyx 80 Series' wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with a -10 dBV signal trickling out will actually read , you ... outputs. So when is the relative 0 dB VU (or 0 VU) chosen for the meters. Mackie mixers show things as an additional reminder beyond the indicating LEDs next to ). Most amplifiers clip at them... OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO 18 ONYX 80 SERIES +15 AFL STEREO +15 AFL MUTE GROUPS MASTER MUTE 1 MUTE 2 OO TALKBACK MAX LEVEL LEFT/RIGHT...
Owner's Manual
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... aAsUXit 7-8 is designed to the MONITOR and PHONES outputs. OO OO OO OO OO 20 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN -20dB... AFL solo mode, including MAIN TO MON/PHONES. 63. The Onyx 2480 has two lamp connectors, while the Onyx 3280, 4080, and 4880 all the way down before connecting headphones...your stereo headphones. Wh+e15n the faders a+r1e5 fully down until you plug in your Mackie dealer for gooseneck lamps. Always remember: "Engineers who fry their ears, find themselves with...
... aAsUXit 7-8 is designed to the MONITOR and PHONES outputs. OO OO OO OO OO 20 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN U GAIN -20dB... AFL solo mode, including MAIN TO MON/PHONES. 63. The Onyx 2480 has two lamp connectors, while the Onyx 3280, 4080, and 4880 all the way down before connecting headphones...your stereo headphones. Wh+e15n the faders a+r1e5 fully down until you plug in your Mackie dealer for gooseneck lamps. Always remember: "Engineers who fry their ears, find themselves with...
Owner's Manual
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...ground this kind of microphone. When connecting a balanced signal to one of driving any source. LINE Input This is low-impedance, capable of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - The send (tip) is a 1/4" TRS connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input... 3 INSERT 2 INSERT 1 INSERT LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE 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 return (ring)...
...ground this kind of microphone. When connecting a balanced signal to one of driving any source. LINE Input This is low-impedance, capable of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - The send (tip) is a 1/4" TRS connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input... 3 INSERT 2 INSERT 1 INSERT LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE 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 return (ring)...
Owner's Manual
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... compatibility of an amplifier, powered speaker, headphone distribution amplifier, or recording device. 83. Each XLR connector is where you connect the optional Onyx PS External Redundant Power Supply. These can use a dynamic microphone or a selfpowered condenser microphone. 77. LEFT/RIGHT MAIN OUTS There are... power supply. You can be used to the inputs of the mixer chain, where your main power amplifiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like a graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter). With the Onyx PS connected, in your stereo mix. The insert point is where...
... compatibility of an amplifier, powered speaker, headphone distribution amplifier, or recording device. 83. Each XLR connector is where you connect the optional Onyx PS External Redundant Power Supply. These can use a dynamic microphone or a selfpowered condenser microphone. 77. LEFT/RIGHT MAIN OUTS There are... power supply. You can be used to the inputs of the mixer chain, where your main power amplifiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like a graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter). With the Onyx PS connected, in your stereo mix. The insert point is where...
Owner's Manual
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... something plugged into the CHANNEL INSERT jack [63]? If the noise disappears, it's coming from whatever is high enough to "Repair" at the mixer end. Bad Output Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it 's coming from the selected input source is plugged into the example,...power company to get power restored. • If the POWER LEDs are not illuminated, and you have your Mackie product away. • Is the channel assigned to power the Onyx 80 Series. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the...
... something plugged into the CHANNEL INSERT jack [63]? If the noise disappears, it's coming from whatever is high enough to "Repair" at the mixer end. Bad Output Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it 's coming from the selected input source is plugged into the example,...power company to get power restored. • If the POWER LEDs are not illuminated, and you have your Mackie product away. • Is the channel assigned to power the Onyx 80 Series. There are certain that channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the...
Owner's Manual
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... plug inserted into one input, you may have both the mixer output (send) and mixer input (return) signals in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to interconnect your local electronics supply store. TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are tapping from effect) Mults and ...will not activate the jack switch and will open the insert loop in one output to master. Insert only to a bal- ONYX 80 SERIES • When connecting an unbalanced output to first "click." This allows you to route one connector. The unbalanced...
... plug inserted into one input, you may have both the mixer output (send) and mixer input (return) signals in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to interconnect your local electronics supply store. TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Mackie's single-jack inserts are tapping from effect) Mults and ...will not activate the jack switch and will open the insert loop in one output to master. Insert only to a bal- ONYX 80 SERIES • When connecting an unbalanced output to first "click." This allows you to route one connector. The unbalanced...
Owner's Manual
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...or TT connectors for details. DB25 cables that break out to reduce crosstalk and noise. See your Mackie dealer for connecting to -DB25 cables specifically for audio, with the analog (not TDIF) DB25 ... 19 18 17 16 15 14 Several companies make DB25-to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT ...OUTS on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs ...
...or TT connectors for details. DB25 cables that break out to reduce crosstalk and noise. See your Mackie dealer for connecting to -DB25 cables specifically for audio, with the analog (not TDIF) DB25 ... 19 18 17 16 15 14 Several companies make DB25-to other mixers or audio gear are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT ...OUTS on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs ...
Owner's Manual
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... Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 80 Series Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, -1 dB, 115 dB, one-channel assigned Mixer Rated Output Main Outs: +4 dBu Aux Send: +4 dBu Group Send: +4 dBu Monitor Out: +4 dBu Matrix Out: +4 dBu Maximum Rated Output: +21 dBu @ Main XLR and ... Sends: Phones Out: 150 Ω balanced, XLR outputs; 150 Ω TRS outputs 300 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 25 Ω 30 ONYX 80 SERIES
... Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 80 Series Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, -1 dB, 115 dB, one-channel assigned Mixer Rated Output Main Outs: +4 dBu Aux Send: +4 dBu Group Send: +4 dBu Monitor Out: +4 dBu Matrix Out: +4 dBu Maximum Rated Output: +21 dBu @ Main XLR and ... Sends: Phones Out: 150 Ω balanced, XLR outputs; 150 Ω TRS outputs 300 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 25 Ω 30 ONYX 80 SERIES
Owner's Manual
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...9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS POWER AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND... 48.8 in/1240 mm Onyx 2480 WEIGHT 95 lb/ 43 kg 29.6 in/751 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS POWER 17 18...9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS POWER 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40...
...9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS POWER AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND AUX SEND... 48.8 in/1240 mm Onyx 2480 WEIGHT 95 lb/ 43 kg 29.6 in/751 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS POWER 17 18...9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS POWER 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40...
Spec Sheet
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... Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 80 Series Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, -1 dB, 115 dB, one-channel assigned Mixer Rated Output Main Outs: +4 dBu Aux Send: +4 dBu Group Send: +4 dBu Monitor Out: +4 dBu Matrix Out: +4 dBu Maximum Rated Output: +21 dBu @ Main XLR and ... Sends: Phones Out: 150 Ω balanced, XLR outputs; 150 Ω TRS outputs 300 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 25 Ω 30 ONYX 80 SERIES
... Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 80 Series Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, -1 dB, 115 dB, one-channel assigned Mixer Rated Output Main Outs: +4 dBu Aux Send: +4 dBu Group Send: +4 dBu Monitor Out: +4 dBu Matrix Out: +4 dBu Maximum Rated Output: +21 dBu @ Main XLR and ... Sends: Phones Out: 150 Ω balanced, XLR outputs; 150 Ω TRS outputs 300 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 100 Ω 25 Ω 30 ONYX 80 SERIES
Onyx 80 Series Brochure
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... channels. four Mute Groups; M A S T E R S E C T I P. Perfect for smooth, high-resolution control of mixer. Mackie has combined the premium sound quality of the Onyx mic preamp and Perkins EQ with a 100mm Panasonic® fader for simultaneous FOH/Monitor applications, these switches allow for the... Onyx EQ section, we turned to veteran audio engineer Cal Perkins to accommodate effects returns and playback devices. Mackie's Onyx 80 Series Master section provides everything you 'll no longer sacri...
... channels. four Mute Groups; M A S T E R S E C T I P. Perfect for smooth, high-resolution control of mixer. Mackie has combined the premium sound quality of the Onyx mic preamp and Perkins EQ with a 100mm Panasonic® fader for simultaneous FOH/Monitor applications, these switches allow for the... Onyx EQ section, we turned to veteran audio engineer Cal Perkins to accommodate effects returns and playback devices. Mackie's Onyx 80 Series Master section provides everything you 'll no longer sacri...
Onyx 80 Series Brochure
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... the chassis. To ensure superior fit and finish, each Onyx 80 Series mixer is hand inspected three times during construction, and units are routinely pulled ...from the final product line just to ensure absolute quality. 13 Mechanically and electronically, the Onyx 80 Series is gonna flex before an Onyx... then reinforced with beefy aluminum extrusions, plus strategically placed steel bulkheads. The Onyx 80 Series chassis design uses natural convection to shed heat, taking advantage of...
... the chassis. To ensure superior fit and finish, each Onyx 80 Series mixer is hand inspected three times during construction, and units are routinely pulled ...from the final product line just to ensure absolute quality. 13 Mechanically and electronically, the Onyx 80 Series is gonna flex before an Onyx... then reinforced with beefy aluminum extrusions, plus strategically placed steel bulkheads. The Onyx 80 Series chassis design uses natural convection to shed heat, taking advantage of...
Onyx 80 Series Brochure
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... brain power, Cal only part of the filters. -a very musical design inspired by running at internal levels of -6dB, Onyx mixers Greg Mackie, Cal was able to specify capacitor and resistor values that completely removes For those of us who don't speak electrical engineer, negative-gain...up to the channel faders-resulting in a 50% shorter path (and less noise) than was the driving force behind Mackie cool dude he wrote a mind-numbing 20 Onyx mixers' EQ section is completely invisible when it 's "in the business. This design essentially trades an individual hardware bypass ...
... brain power, Cal only part of the filters. -a very musical design inspired by running at internal levels of -6dB, Onyx mixers Greg Mackie, Cal was able to specify capacitor and resistor values that completely removes For those of us who don't speak electrical engineer, negative-gain...up to the channel faders-resulting in a 50% shorter path (and less noise) than was the driving force behind Mackie cool dude he wrote a mind-numbing 20 Onyx mixers' EQ section is completely invisible when it 's "in the business. This design essentially trades an individual hardware bypass ...