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...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 • ... 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 CHORUS LG. DFX SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL DFX•6 AND DFX•12 6- PLATE SM. AND 12-CHANNEL MIXERS WITH DIGITAL...
...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 • ... 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 CHORUS LG. DFX SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL DFX•6 AND DFX•12 6- PLATE SM. AND 12-CHANNEL MIXERS WITH DIGITAL...
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... 2 stereo line-only channels. About this and other Mackie products. 3 Absolutely most important pages: Before connecting and using your mixer, please read the Quick Start section starting on page 2. 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. They share the...
... 2 stereo line-only channels. About this and other Mackie products. 3 Absolutely most important pages: Before connecting and using your mixer, please read the Quick Start section starting on page 2. 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. They share the...
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... HI 12k -15 +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +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 CATHEDRAL LG. PLATE...
... HI 12k -15 +15 LOW 80Hz AUX 1 U MON +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 CATHEDRAL LG. PLATE...
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..., leaving the amplifier's switch for the remaining active channels. 8. Adjust the rhythm section's channel faders to a comfortable listening level. 5. If the overall mix has an equalization problem, make connections from your mixer. If an individual channel is the problem, use guitar cables to connect amplifiers... to your main mix. 7. Use the channel AUX 2/EFX knobs to send signals to the EMAC internal effects processor (...
..., leaving the amplifier's switch for the remaining active channels. 8. Adjust the rhythm section's channel faders to a comfortable listening level. 5. If the overall mix has an equalization problem, make connections from your mixer. If an individual channel is the problem, use guitar cables to connect amplifiers... to your main mix. 7. Use the channel AUX 2/EFX knobs to send signals to the EMAC internal effects processor (...
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...) send • Post-fader aux (effects) send • 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, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering. These compact live-sound... • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! D 09/02 ©2002...
...) send • Post-fader aux (effects) send • 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, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering. These compact live-sound... • 2-band EQ • Pan control • Mute switch • Overload warning LED • 60mm stereo fader Please write your serial number here for choosing a Mackie Designs DFX™ Mixer! D 09/02 ©2002...
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... on . When connecting a stereo device (two cords), use the left (mono) input and the right input. LINE IN (FOR MONO CHANNELS) The DFX Mixer is where everything gets plugged in almost any linelevel instrument, effects device, or tape player. cuitry rejects all manner of balanced mic that has...and 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 LINE...
... on . When connecting a stereo device (two cords), use the left (mono) input and the right input. LINE IN (FOR MONO CHANNELS) The DFX Mixer is where everything gets plugged in almost any linelevel instrument, effects device, or tape player. cuitry rejects all manner of balanced mic that has...and 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 LINE...
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...) Sleeve = Common ground (connect shield to all make use of the same parallel effects device. Connections are widely available. Multiple signals (via multiple mixer channels) can also be mixed with the original "dry" signals. Examples include: reverb, delay, chorus. "ring" RETURN from effects) 9 4. Specialty cables...16), pre-LOW CUT (18) and pre-EQ (19, 20). Insert all the way in parallel: Serial means that a portion of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. The insert send signal is tapped off to the effects device, processed, and returned, to be used as an effects loop. ...
...) Sleeve = Common ground (connect shield to all make use of the same parallel effects device. Connections are widely available. Multiple signals (via multiple mixer channels) can also be mixed with the original "dry" signals. Examples include: reverb, delay, chorus. "ring" RETURN from effects) 9 4. Specialty cables...16), pre-LOW CUT (18) and pre-EQ (19, 20). Insert all the way in parallel: Serial means that a portion of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. The insert send signal is tapped off to the effects device, processed, and returned, to be used as an effects loop. ...
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... knob allows you to your fully mixed and enhanced stereo signal enters the real world. The output is the mix of the mixer chain, where your monitor by channel EQ. AUX SEND 2/EFX OUTPUT This 1/4" TRS output can be used to your external effects processor. This jack can drive any... knob to control the overall output sent to patch into your amplifier, or powered speakers. 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...
... knob allows you to your fully mixed and enhanced stereo signal enters the real world. The output is the mix of the mixer chain, where your monitor by channel EQ. AUX SEND 2/EFX OUTPUT This 1/4" TRS output can be used to your external effects processor. This jack can drive any... knob to control the overall output sent to patch into your amplifier, or powered speakers. 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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... is quite low in level, but it is in are adjusted using the CD/TAPE RETURN (35) fader and MUTE. Signals coming in record mode. 12. This adapter is where you can connect a normally-open switch. 14. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TS (Tip-Sleeve) Footswitch wiring: Tip = one... 1 RETURN (43) fader and MUTE. so both sides. The signal at the end of a show, turn the mixer on the top right of external parallel effects devices to tape. Adjust the channel faders upwards to switch the EMAC effects processor in the warm glow of a normally-open footswitch here to compensate...
... is quite low in level, but it is in are adjusted using the CD/TAPE RETURN (35) fader and MUTE. Signals coming in record mode. 12. This adapter is where you can connect a normally-open switch. 14. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TS (Tip-Sleeve) Footswitch wiring: Tip = one... 1 RETURN (43) fader and MUTE. so both sides. The signal at the end of a show, turn the mixer on the top right of external parallel effects devices to tape. Adjust the channel faders upwards to switch the EMAC effects processor in the warm glow of a normally-open footswitch here to compensate...
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... monitors or out to life with a "U" (unity 1 MUTE gain) mark halfway up. The DFX Mixers use cut at the center -10 5 of transparency or edge to optimal internal operating levels. near or beyond clipping. channel MIC inputs, this wisely to add sizzle to cymbals or U nal and might lead to add...that is glowing constantly, turn the GAIN down not the AUX 1/MON (7) output. Without this handy LED flickers just occasionally. In addition, the DFX•12 has LOW CUT can create an audible low frequency boost without boosting stage rumble, mic-handling clunks, and breath pops...
... monitors or out to life with a "U" (unity 1 MUTE gain) mark halfway up. The DFX Mixers use cut at the center -10 5 of transparency or edge to optimal internal operating levels. near or beyond clipping. channel MIC inputs, this wisely to add sizzle to cymbals or U nal and might lead to add...that is glowing constantly, turn the GAIN down not the AUX 1/MON (7) output. Without this handy LED flickers just occasionally. In addition, the DFX•12 has LOW CUT can create an audible low frequency boost without boosting stage rumble, mic-handling clunks, and breath pops...
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... way up, that's usually a sign that your signals will affect the AUX 2 signal. These are not too high. 10 20 30 40 50 60 Stereo Channel (DFX•12) 13 For mono channels, if the PAN control is in the center position, the mono signal appears equally in both the left , the right... may be set too high. -20dB +20dB GAIN U -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 line-level, you can set every control at "U" and your GAIN is set all the labels on almost every...
... way up, that's usually a sign that your signals will affect the AUX 2 signal. These are not too high. 10 20 30 40 50 60 Stereo Channel (DFX•12) 13 For mono channels, if the PAN control is in the center position, the mono signal appears equally in both the left , the right... may be set too high. -20dB +20dB GAIN U -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 line-level, you can set every control at "U" and your GAIN is set all the labels on almost every...
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... to +5. Feedback can save a wandering minstrel. REMEMBER, LESS IS BETTER. 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 ...
... to +5. Feedback can save a wandering minstrel. REMEMBER, LESS IS BETTER. 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 ...
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.... Phantom power will get a good mix with no effect on , and (as desired. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you should turn on the main mix, phone..., The 0 dB LEDs correspond to turn while the band is a fair margin of a "pop" in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on the position of +4 dBu (=1.23 V). Assuming the MAIN MIX (34) faders are... will suffer. POWER LED This LED turns on their XLR connectors. All active mono and stereo channels that . These are not turned fully down at about +10 dB, and some condenser microphones...
.... Phantom power will get a good mix with no effect on , and (as desired. The TAPE (12) and PHONE (6) outputs also receive the main mix, but you should turn on the main mix, phone..., The 0 dB LEDs correspond to turn while the band is a fair margin of a "pop" in , the DFX Mixers provide +48 VDC phantom powering on the position of +4 dBu (=1.23 V). Assuming the MAIN MIX (34) faders are... will suffer. POWER LED This LED turns on their XLR connectors. All active mono and stereo channels that . These are not turned fully down at about +10 dB, and some condenser microphones...
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...CD or Tape selection playing in take-abreak) and the entire main microphone mix is 6 dB below clipping. Turned fully up . 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) ...the AUX 1 (7) or AUX 2 (8) outputs, so turn the control up , it is most noticeable on stage. On the DFX•12, line level inputs 9 and 10, 11 and 12 are also still active, and are not affected. ROOM OO U +6 AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND ...
...CD or Tape selection playing in take-abreak) and the entire main microphone mix is 6 dB below clipping. Turned fully up . 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) ...the AUX 1 (7) or AUX 2 (8) outputs, so turn the control up , it is most noticeable on stage. On the DFX•12, line level inputs 9 and 10, 11 and 12 are also still active, and are not affected. ROOM OO U +6 AUX 1/MON SEND OO U +6 AUX 2/EFX SEND ...
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... or any small packing pieces which it 's not the mixer. The mixer MUST be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your mixer's serial number ready. Mackie is still dead, it was received. Write the RA number in your DFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you can check. Are... can be packaged in its original packing box, and must have the RA number on ? • On mono channels, try to fix the mixer within three to repair the mixer. 4. For example, if it before you think your building? • If the POWER LED is blinking, switch...
... or any small packing pieces which it 's not the mixer. The mixer MUST be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your mixer's serial number ready. Mackie is still dead, it was received. Write the RA number in your DFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you can check. Are... can be packaged in its original packing box, and must have the RA number on ? • On mono channels, try to fix the mixer within three to repair the mixer. 4. For example, if it before you think your building? • If the POWER LED is blinking, switch...
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...20Hz to 20kHz BW (150Ω 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, Gain @ unity Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to ... without notice. APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications DFX•6, DFX•12 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to 110% of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. "Mackie.," the "Running Man" figure, "DFX," and "EMAC" are hereby acknowledged. ...
...20Hz to 20kHz BW (150Ω 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, Gain @ unity Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to ... without notice. APPENDIX B: Technical Info Specifications DFX•6, DFX•12 Mixer Section Frequency Response Mic Input to 110% of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. "Mackie.," the "Running Man" figure, "DFX," and "EMAC" are hereby acknowledged. ...