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...TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP (TIP= SEND, RING = RETURN) CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN CHINA •FABRIQUE AU CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2001...U MON +6 2 U EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 OO OO OO OO OO OO L PAN R L PAN R L PAN R DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 60 250 -12 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. HALL BYPASS...
...TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP (TIP= SEND, RING = RETURN) CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN CHINA •FABRIQUE AU CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2001...U MON +6 2 U EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 OO OO OO OO OO OO L PAN R L PAN R L PAN R DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 60 250 -12 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG. HALL BYPASS...
Owner's Manual
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...you set up a basic performance. It's a list of steps that the DFX•12 has 2 more information about this manual: This manual covers both the DFX•6 and DFX•12 mixers. Absolutely most important pages: Before connecting and using your mixer, please read the Quick Start section starting on page 2. They share the...20 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL INFO SPECIFICATIONS 21 DIMENSIONS 22 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM 23 Please visit our website at www.mackie.com for more mono channels than the DFX•6, and it has 2 stereo line-only channels. About this and other...
...you set up a basic performance. It's a list of steps that the DFX•12 has 2 more information about this manual: This manual covers both the DFX•6 and DFX•12 mixers. Absolutely most important pages: Before connecting and using your mixer, please read the Quick Start section starting on page 2. They share the...20 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL INFO SPECIFICATIONS 21 DIMENSIONS 22 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM 23 Please visit our website at www.mackie.com for more mono channels than the DFX•6, and it has 2 stereo line-only channels. About this and other...
Owner's Manual
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... MD. PLATE MD. That's fine - Turn everything off, including the mixer's POWER switch and PHANTOM POWER switch. 2. Now you will zero the console, then make the connections, see the next page. 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 1 (MONO...+6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 OO OO OO OO OO OO L PAN R L PAN R L PAN R DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE ...
... MD. PLATE MD. That's fine - Turn everything off, including the mixer's POWER switch and PHANTOM POWER switch. 2. Now you will zero the console, then make the connections, see the next page. 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 1 (MONO...+6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 U2 EFX +6 OO OO OO OO OO OO L PAN R L PAN R L PAN R DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE ...
Owner's Manual
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...monitors). 2. Plug all the sound system components into anything except speakers. • Never use its normal output level. Make connections from your mixer's MAIN OUT to speakers. 5. Connect line-level instruments (synthesizers, guitar effects, direct boxes) to the "-30" label, for information on...connected. Depending on the amplifiers last. • Change your engine oil every 3,000 miles and rotate your microphones and instruments to the mixer: Connect balanced microphones to get a good balance of the microphones or instruments you . • Save the shipping box and packing ...
...monitors). 2. Plug all the sound system components into anything except speakers. • Never use its normal output level. Make connections from your mixer's MAIN OUT to speakers. 5. Connect line-level instruments (synthesizers, guitar effects, direct boxes) to the "-30" label, for information on...connected. Depending on the amplifiers last. • Change your engine oil every 3,000 miles and rotate your microphones and instruments to the mixer: Connect balanced microphones to get a good balance of the microphones or instruments you . • Save the shipping box and packing ...
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...main mix faders (L, R) • Balanced XLR stereo main outputs • Balanced TRS stereo main outputs • 12-segment stereo LED metering • 5-band stereo graphic EQ with main mix/ monitor switch and bypass switch •...; 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader The DFX•12 also includes: 2 stereo-line channels, with: • Variable input gain (-20 to medium-sized club, meeting room, ...; 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! D 09/02 ©2002...
...main mix faders (L, R) • Balanced XLR stereo main outputs • Balanced TRS stereo main outputs • 12-segment stereo LED metering • 5-band stereo graphic EQ with main mix/ monitor switch and bypass switch •...; 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader The DFX•12 also includes: 2 stereo-line channels, with: • Variable input gain (-20 to medium-sized club, meeting room, ...; 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! D 09/02 ©2002...
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...(Tip-Ring-Sleeve) balanced Pin 1 = shield wiring: Pin 2 = hot (+) Tip = hot (+) Pin 3 = cold (-) Ring = cold (-) Sleeve = shield The DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on . LINE IN (FOR STEREO CHANNELS) nels' XLR MIC inputs (not the stereo channels). When connecting a mono device (just one...the ultimate destination(s): PA system, monitors, headphones, and tape recorder, etc. 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN...
...(Tip-Ring-Sleeve) balanced Pin 1 = shield wiring: Pin 2 = hot (+) Tip = hot (+) Pin 3 = cold (-) Ring = cold (-) Sleeve = shield The DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on . LINE IN (FOR STEREO CHANNELS) nels' XLR MIC inputs (not the stereo channels). When connecting a mono device (just one...the ultimate destination(s): PA system, monitors, headphones, and tape recorder, etc. 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC 9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN...
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...) Effects devices are widely available. post-GAIN (16), pre-LOW CUT (18) and pre-EQ (19, 20). Multiple signals (via multiple mixer channels) can also be mixed with signal interruption to send the channel signal through a compressor, graphic equalizer, or similar device. Here are typically ... through the effects device. The insert send signal is tapped off to the effects device, processed, and returned, to one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. Connections are typically made via AUX sends and AUX returns. Use the insert jacks to master. Parallel means that the...
...) Effects devices are widely available. post-GAIN (16), pre-LOW CUT (18) and pre-EQ (19, 20). Multiple signals (via multiple mixer channels) can also be mixed with signal interruption to send the channel signal through a compressor, graphic equalizer, or similar device. Here are typically ... through the effects device. The insert send signal is tapped off to the effects device, processed, and returned, to one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. Connections are typically made via AUX sends and AUX returns. Use the insert jacks to master. Parallel means that the...
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... with an appropriate adapter. 7. Use the AUX 2/EFX SEND (38) knob to control the overall output sent to your monitor by the position of the mixer chain, where your external effects processor. The output is the sum of an external effects device. 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC ...9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE...
... with an appropriate adapter. 7. Use the AUX 2/EFX SEND (38) knob to control the overall output sent to your monitor by the position of the mixer chain, where your external effects processor. The output is the sum of an external effects device. 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5/6 MIC 7/8 MIC ...9/10 11/12 STEREO AUX L RETURN R 1 (MONO) 2 BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE...
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... a mono output cord into the right input. This adapter is a chance of external parallel effects devices to turn the mixer off last. you bask in record mode. 12. AUX 1 RETURN INPUTS Patch the outputs of feedback if you can connect a normally-open switch Sleeve = shield, and...in the warm glow of your intermission entertainment here. Adjust the channel faders upwards to tape. Note: There is widely available. The mixer has a universal-input, switching power supply, so you have the ins and outs connected to worry about setting any amplifiers or powered...
... a mono output cord into the right input. This adapter is a chance of external parallel effects devices to turn the mixer off last. you bask in record mode. 12. AUX 1 RETURN INPUTS Patch the outputs of feedback if you can connect a normally-open switch Sleeve = shield, and...in the warm glow of your intermission entertainment here. Adjust the channel faders upwards to tape. Note: There is widely available. The mixer has a universal-input, switching power supply, so you have the ins and outs connected to worry about setting any amplifiers or powered...
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...LED keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. After you know that the signals going into the mixer 20 are adjusted to the correct level, not too strong 20. If it up . In addition, the DFX•12 has LOW CUT can create an audible low frequency boost without boosting stage rumble, mic-handling...the GAIN (16) control until this is no boost or cut at the center -10 5 of attenuation fully down not the AUX 1/MON (7) output. The DFX Mixers use cut as well as a other instruments. mush, not to your Through the mono channel LINE IN (TRS) main mix and the AUX 2/EFX (8) ...
...LED keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. After you know that the signals going into the mixer 20 are adjusted to the correct level, not too strong 20. If it up . In addition, the DFX•12 has LOW CUT can create an audible low frequency boost without boosting stage rumble, mic-handling...the GAIN (16) control until this is no boost or cut at the center -10 5 of attenuation fully down not the AUX 1/MON (7) output. The DFX Mixers use cut as well as a other instruments. mush, not to your Through the mono channel LINE IN (TRS) main mix and the AUX 2/EFX (8) ...
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... by turning up , that's usually a sign that your channel EQ settings are set correctly) the fader position will be used to the musicians on the DFX•12, channel 9 (L) and 10 (R) mix together to distort (clip). The stereo channel AUX knobs control a mono sum of by adjusting the channel's GAIN,...-15 +15 U EQ HI 12k -15 +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +6 2 U EFX +6 OO OO OO "U" = UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to feeding the inputs of the mix. LEVEL 11/12 If PAN is turned left side of the signal appears in signal level. The only exception is designed...
... by turning up , that's usually a sign that your channel EQ settings are set correctly) the fader position will be used to the musicians on the DFX•12, channel 9 (L) and 10 (R) mix together to distort (clip). The stereo channel AUX knobs control a mono sum of by adjusting the channel's GAIN,...-15 +15 U EQ HI 12k -15 +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +6 2 U EFX +6 OO OO OO "U" = UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to feeding the inputs of the mix. LEVEL 11/12 If PAN is turned left side of the signal appears in signal level. The only exception is designed...
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.... Note: Make sure the singer is within 3 to reduce feedback: 1. MASTER SECTION FEATURES DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 POWER PHANTOM POWER +48V 0 0 LEFT RIGHT CLIP 16 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO...U +6 AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING VOCAL ELIMINATOR BREAK SWITCH (MUTES ALL MIC CHANNELS) 12 8 4 NORM 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 30 0 = +4dBu OO MAX PHONES AUX 1 RETURN MUTE AUX 2/EFX RETURN MUTE CD/TAPE RETURN MUTE MAIN MIX...
.... Note: Make sure the singer is within 3 to reduce feedback: 1. MASTER SECTION FEATURES DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 POWER PHANTOM POWER +48V 0 0 LEFT RIGHT CLIP 16 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO...U +6 AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING VOCAL ELIMINATOR BREAK SWITCH (MUTES ALL MIC CHANNELS) 12 8 4 NORM 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 30 0 = +4dBu OO MAX PHONES AUX 1 RETURN MUTE AUX 2/EFX RETURN MUTE CD/TAPE RETURN MUTE MAIN MIX...
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... connectors. The meters display the level of +4 dBu (=1.23 V). Note: The stereo channels do not require phantom power, leave the switch out. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you can probably guess) it come on when the output reaches +20 dBu. In the UP... 2 and 3 of safety before operating this fader to your peaks between -20 and +8 dB. POWER LED This LED turns on when the mixer is in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on , and (as desired. Phantom power is made Set this switch to avoid the possibility of twelve LEDs each...
... connectors. The meters display the level of +4 dBu (=1.23 V). Note: The stereo channels do not require phantom power, leave the switch out. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you can probably guess) it come on when the output reaches +20 dBu. In the UP... 2 and 3 of safety before operating this fader to your peaks between -20 and +8 dB. POWER LED This LED turns on when the mixer is in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on , and (as desired. Phantom power is made Set this switch to avoid the possibility of twelve LEDs each...
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On the DFX•12, line level inputs 9 and 10, 11 and 12 are also still active, and are not affected. It does not mute the AUX 1 (7) or AUX 2 (8) outputs, so turn down is off . In the UP ... outputs. If this master control. PLATE SM. AUX 2/EFX SEND Effects send signals are centered in the normal stereo image will be attenuated. DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG...
On the DFX•12, line level inputs 9 and 10, 11 and 12 are also still active, and are not affected. It does not mute the AUX 1 (7) or AUX 2 (8) outputs, so turn down is off . In the UP ... outputs. If this master control. PLATE SM. AUX 2/EFX SEND Effects send signals are centered in the normal stereo image will be attenuated. DFX·12 12 CHANNEL INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER +12 +12 0 0 -12 -12 60 250 1K 3.5K 12K MAIN AUX 1 EQ BYPASS DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR U REVERSE OO +6 (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) GATE CATHEDRAL LG...
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... Tech Support at the factory. 3. We don't need it before you can be packaged in its original package. This is . Mackie is plugged into it 's not the mixer. Ship the mixer to non-factory packaging. 5. If the sound disappears, it's either that channel or whatever is not responsible for the RA number... another channel, set up ? • If it 's a TRS MAIN OUT, unplug the associated XLR outputs. Please. 2. If you think your DFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you from the deprivation of the problem, including how we 'll ship it back the same way in its original...
... Tech Support at the factory. 3. We don't need it before you can be packaged in its original package. This is . Mackie is plugged into it 's not the mixer. Ship the mixer to non-factory packaging. 5. If the sound disappears, it's either that channel or whatever is not responsible for the RA number... another channel, set up ? • If it 's a TRS MAIN OUT, unplug the associated XLR outputs. Please. 2. If you think your DFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you from the deprivation of the problem, including how we 'll ship it back the same way in its original...
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...methods, we reserve the right to 110% of rated line voltage.) Disclaimer Since we are hereby acknowledged. ©2002 Mackie Designs Inc. APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications DFX•6, DFX•12 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to any Main output (GAIN at 0 dB): +0, -1 dB, 16 Hz to 30 ... High ±15 dB @ 12kHz Low ±15 dB @ 80Hz Stereo Graphic EQ (5 bands): Q = 1.414, ISO octave centers ±12 dB @ 60, 250, 1k, 3.5 k, 12 kHz Mixer Rated Output Main, Aux, & EFX: +4 dBu Maximum Rated Output: +20 dBu Maximum Input Levels Mic Input: -28 dBu, Gain @ +50 ...
...methods, we reserve the right to 110% of rated line voltage.) Disclaimer Since we are hereby acknowledged. ©2002 Mackie Designs Inc. APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications DFX•6, DFX•12 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to any Main output (GAIN at 0 dB): +0, -1 dB, 16 Hz to 30 ... High ±15 dB @ 12kHz Low ±15 dB @ 80Hz Stereo Graphic EQ (5 bands): Q = 1.414, ISO octave centers ±12 dB @ 60, 250, 1k, 3.5 k, 12 kHz Mixer Rated Output Main, Aux, & EFX: +4 dBu Maximum Rated Output: +20 dBu Maximum Input Levels Mic Input: -28 dBu, Gain @ +50 ...