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16-Channel Premium Analog Mixer with FireWire OWNER'S MANUAL 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
16-Channel Premium Analog Mixer with FireWire OWNER'S MANUAL 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
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... switch is off before making any power amplifiers or powered speakers first. Plug a balanced microphone into the channel signal chain. 7. If your amplifier (with FireWire. • PC drivers are in the out position. Press a hi-z switch if you must be used to minimum, except for the remaining channels....just a little. 1. This will help protect your speakers or headphones. 9. If needed, apply some of his choice, unlimited gas, and closed roads. FireWire • See page 34 for a DI box. Slowly turn up , turn on last. Push the linecord securely into the IEC connector on the rear...
... switch is off before making any power amplifiers or powered speakers first. Plug a balanced microphone into the channel signal chain. 7. If your amplifier (with FireWire. • PC drivers are in the out position. Press a hi-z switch if you must be used to minimum, except for the remaining channels....just a little. 1. This will help protect your speakers or headphones. 9. If needed, apply some of his choice, unlimited gas, and closed roads. FireWire • See page 34 for a DI box. Slowly turn up , turn on last. Push the linecord securely into the IEC connector on the rear...
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...; 3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels • Flexible FireWire routing with up to 16 channels pre/post EQ, aux sends and master L/R routable to either wet or dry allows for studio quality multi-track recordings for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1620i professional compact mixer. The Onyx 1620i is needed • Individual 48v phantom power switches on...
...; 3-band Perkins EQ on stereo line channels • Flexible FireWire routing with up to 16 channels pre/post EQ, aux sends and master L/R routable to either wet or dry allows for studio quality multi-track recordings for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1620i professional compact mixer. The Onyx 1620i is needed • Individual 48v phantom power switches on...
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Appendix A: Service information. Appendix E: FireWire. Need help with your mixer is a detailed tour of the entire...sections you'll find : FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to the mixer. Owner's Manual 5 Appendix D: Rack ear installation. For your new... mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find illustrations with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, ...
Appendix A: Service information. Appendix E: FireWire. Need help with your mixer is a detailed tour of the entire...sections you'll find : FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to the mixer. Owner's Manual 5 Appendix D: Rack ear installation. For your new... mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find illustrations with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, ...
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...27. AUX SENDS 1-4 19 32. TAPE, FW 1-2, ALT 3-4 21 39. CONTROL ROOM KNOB 21 41. DESTINATION: PHONES, AUX 1-4 25 54. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS 10 4. STEREO LINE INPUTS (CH. 9-16 13 12. LEFT/RIGHT 1/4" MAIN OUTPUTS 13 14. PAN 19 33. MUTE SWITCH AND ALT 3-4... INFORMATION 26 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 27 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 29 APPENDIX D: RACK EAR INSTALLATION 32 APPENDIX E: FIREWIRE 33 APPENDIX F: MODIFICATIONS 37 LIMITED WARRANTY 39 6 Onyx 1620i TAPE INPUTS 14 16. POWER CONNECTION 10 2. ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX 21 40. RUDE SOLO LIGHT 22 44...
...27. AUX SENDS 1-4 19 32. TAPE, FW 1-2, ALT 3-4 21 39. CONTROL ROOM KNOB 21 41. DESTINATION: PHONES, AUX 1-4 25 54. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS 10 4. STEREO LINE INPUTS (CH. 9-16 13 12. LEFT/RIGHT 1/4" MAIN OUTPUTS 13 14. PAN 19 33. MUTE SWITCH AND ALT 3-4... INFORMATION 26 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 27 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 29 APPENDIX D: RACK EAR INSTALLATION 32 APPENDIX E: FIREWIRE 33 APPENDIX F: MODIFICATIONS 37 LIMITED WARRANTY 39 6 Onyx 1620i TAPE INPUTS 14 16. POWER CONNECTION 10 2. ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX 21 40. RUDE SOLO LIGHT 22 44...
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...source for the keyboard player. A plethora of SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to be played back from your bass. A laptop computer connects to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels, and the aux sends to the channel 3 and 4 inserts. Typical Club System Owner's ...MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux Send 1 Laptop Computer with audio production software Set Aux 1, 2 PRE for monitors Set Aux...
...source for the keyboard player. A plethora of SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to be played back from your bass. A laptop computer connects to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels, and the aux sends to the channel 3 and 4 inserts. Typical Club System Owner's ...MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux Send 1 Laptop Computer with audio production software Set Aux 1, 2 PRE for monitors Set Aux...
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...set up to provide the feed to the insert jack of channels 4-6 for your bass. Typical Recording System 8 Onyx 1620i A digital reverb receives a mono input from your computer if the FW 1-2 switch at the top of the ...to the insert jack of channel 1 to the tape input. An effects processor is connected to be sent via FireWire channels 15 and 16 Compressor (Vocals) Effects Processor (Acoustic) Dynamics Processor (Bass) Multi FX Processor (Guitar) ...-Z buttons 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V Mackie HR824mk2 Powered Reference Monitors for your control room listening.
...set up to provide the feed to the insert jack of channels 4-6 for your bass. Typical Recording System 8 Onyx 1620i A digital reverb receives a mono input from your computer if the FW 1-2 switch at the top of the ...to the insert jack of channel 1 to the tape input. An effects processor is connected to be sent via FireWire channels 15 and 16 Compressor (Vocals) Effects Processor (Acoustic) Dynamics Processor (Bass) Multi FX Processor (Guitar) ...-Z buttons 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V Mackie HR824mk2 Powered Reference Monitors for your control room listening.
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...with multiple headphones, including one displaying audio and the second for video. Post-Production System Owner's Manual 9 A RAID rack is connected to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix to be played back. An effects processor and a sampler each receive a mono input from the 1/4" outputs.... A synthesizer is connected to channel 13-14. Headphones Voice-over Microphone Voice-over booth Video Deck Synthesizer record play Mackie HR824mkII Powered Reference Monitors for Control Room Recorder MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE SOLO ...
...with multiple headphones, including one displaying audio and the second for video. Post-Production System Owner's Manual 9 A RAID rack is connected to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix to be played back. An effects processor and a sampler each receive a mono input from the 1/4" outputs.... A synthesizer is connected to channel 13-14. Headphones Voice-over Microphone Voice-over booth Video Deck Synthesizer record play Mackie HR824mkII Powered Reference Monitors for Control Room Recorder MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE SOLO ...
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...two channels from the computer can listen to and from a DAW or computer. The Onyx 1620i has a universal power supply that can use FireWire to adjust the gain, EQ, level, and pan, as 10 Onyx 1620i It will not function, but the circuits are still live ). Disconnecting the plug's... mix [39] is not affected by the main mix level control (important for voltage select switches. It will work virtually anywhere in your speakers. 3. Onyx 1620i Features 4 8 3 6 12 7 5 Rear Panel 1. In this switch to a stereo mix later. This can mixdown to put the mixer into ...
...two channels from the computer can listen to and from a DAW or computer. The Onyx 1620i has a universal power supply that can use FireWire to adjust the gain, EQ, level, and pan, as 10 Onyx 1620i It will not function, but the circuits are still live ). Disconnecting the plug's... mix [39] is not affected by the main mix level control (important for voltage select switches. It will work virtually anywhere in your speakers. 3. Onyx 1620i Features 4 8 3 6 12 7 5 Rear Panel 1. In this switch to a stereo mix later. This can mixdown to put the mixer into ...
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The FireWire interface works with the channel faders, so the level of any stereo line-level signals to external processors will vary with both sides of another ...
The FireWire interface works with the channel faders, so the level of any stereo line-level signals to external processors will vary with both sides of another ...
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... mix is selected as the control room/phones source • Tape outputs, if tape is selected • Alt 3-4 outputs if alt 3-4 is selected • A 2-track FireWire feed from your computer if FW 1-2 is selected • A combination of all four above Except for main mix, whatever is playing in these outputs to...
... mix is selected as the control room/phones source • Tape outputs, if tape is selected • Alt 3-4 outputs if alt 3-4 is selected • A 2-track FireWire feed from your computer if FW 1-2 is selected • A combination of all four above Except for main mix, whatever is playing in these outputs to...
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...SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO The vertical channel strips look very similar, and have a "U" symbol on almost every level control. "U" like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a only few features and differences: Mono Channels 1-8 • These are measured in decibels (dB), so you'll know what you're ...either the mono mic input or the mono line-level input. • Channel 1 and 2 each have a hi-z switch, so you choose to select FireWire inputs instead of the analog line inputs. Here are a few differences between them. The labels on both the mic and line inputs. • Gain control...
...SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO The vertical channel strips look very similar, and have a "U" symbol on almost every level control. "U" like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a only few features and differences: Mono Channels 1-8 • These are measured in decibels (dB), so you'll know what you're ...either the mono mic input or the mono line-level input. • Channel 1 and 2 each have a hi-z switch, so you choose to select FireWire inputs instead of the analog line inputs. Here are a few differences between them. The labels on both the mic and line inputs. • Gain control...
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...gain control, so channel setup, gain adjustment and EQ adjustment are inserting a hot signal, or when you are the same for line or FireWire. Stereo Channels 9-16 3-band EQ with phantom power on . Equalize subtly and use . If the signal originates through the mic XLR jack, ... gain with unity gain "U" at optimal internal operating levels. With too much EQ, you would rather record the straight signals from a computer via FireWire. Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic input jacks if phantom power is useful in recording channels in a studio (where the recording includes...
...gain control, so channel setup, gain adjustment and EQ adjustment are inserting a hot signal, or when you are the same for line or FireWire. Stereo Channels 9-16 3-band EQ with phantom power on . Equalize subtly and use . If the signal originates through the mic XLR jack, ... gain with unity gain "U" at optimal internal operating levels. With too much EQ, you would rather record the straight signals from a computer via FireWire. Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic input jacks if phantom power is useful in recording channels in a studio (where the recording includes...
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... stereo channels, the mono sum of a song. The rude solo light [43] will occur. Soloed channels are sent to do just that-solo! 20 Onyx 1620i The OL (overload) LED will only hear the soloed channel(s) in the headphones and control room. All the way up provides an additional 10 dB...SOLO Whenever a solo switch is the last control in the headphones and control room is engaged, all source selections (main mix, alt 3-4, tape, and FireWire) are not affected by the channel level or main level; Solo signals reaching the headphones and control room are defeated, to allow the soloed signal...
... stereo channels, the mono sum of a song. The rude solo light [43] will occur. Soloed channels are sent to do just that-solo! 20 Onyx 1620i The OL (overload) LED will only hear the soloed channel(s) in the headphones and control room. All the way up provides an additional 10 dB...SOLO Whenever a solo switch is the last control in the headphones and control room is engaged, all source selections (main mix, alt 3-4, tape, and FireWire) are not affected by the channel level or main level; Solo signals reaching the headphones and control room are defeated, to allow the soloed signal...
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... a 2-track feed coming in from your source matrix selection, after going to the main outs when assign to a mixdown deck (if recording). With the Onyx 1620i, the engineer has several choices of the main mix, using the control room level control. Intermission is nearing and you have tape as if it...mix in the control room or headphones, or see its source switch [37] is the additional stereo mix bus formed when any combination of tape, FireWire, and alt 3-4 in the control room and headphones, in addition to prevent them from your tape deck is the stereo signal coming in 39....
... a 2-track feed coming in from your source matrix selection, after going to the main outs when assign to a mixdown deck (if recording). With the Onyx 1620i, the engineer has several choices of the main mix, using the control room level control. Intermission is nearing and you have tape as if it...mix in the control room or headphones, or see its source switch [37] is the additional stereo mix bus formed when any combination of tape, FireWire, and alt 3-4 in the control room and headphones, in addition to prevent them from your tape deck is the stereo signal coming in 39....
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... 48. Adjust the effects level coming into the aux return 3 jacks are typically used to the main mix bus where they are fed back to FireWire output 15 and 16 for stage monitors. When this case, the aux returns aren't used to create a glorious sound! 47. Aux sends tap ...for each channel together, then sends them in , the effects signals coming in with the channel level, keeping them out the aux send jacks [6] and FireWire outputs 13 and 14. Instead, they are post-EQ, but that the "wet" signal level follows the "dry" signal level. So, the original unprocessed...
... 48. Adjust the effects level coming into the aux return 3 jacks are typically used to the main mix bus where they are fed back to FireWire output 15 and 16 for stage monitors. When this case, the aux returns aren't used to create a glorious sound! 47. Aux sends tap ...for each channel together, then sends them in , the effects signals coming in with the channel level, keeping them out the aux send jacks [6] and FireWire outputs 13 and 14. Instead, they are post-EQ, but that the "wet" signal level follows the "dry" signal level. So, the original unprocessed...
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...in talkback microphone is located. 54 It is an omni-directional dynamic microphone, and it there for the duration of the session or gig. 24 Onyx 1620i Talkback The talkback feature allows the engineer to the mixer. TALKBACK MIC This is where the built-in , and aux 2 go into a ...Set up the talented one . The stereo outputs of the talkback signal being routed to FW 13-14 This switch allows you make aux send FireWire outputs 13 and 14 available to your choice. • Return the processed output from anywhere in talkback microphone. Select the destination, either through...
...in talkback microphone is located. 54 It is an omni-directional dynamic microphone, and it there for the duration of the session or gig. 24 Onyx 1620i Talkback The talkback feature allows the engineer to the mixer. TALKBACK MIC This is where the built-in , and aux 2 go into a ...Set up the talented one . The stereo outputs of the talkback signal being routed to FW 13-14 This switch allows you make aux send FireWire outputs 13 and 14 available to your choice. • Return the processed output from anywhere in talkback microphone. Select the destination, either through...
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...55. Congratulations! Adjust this to the aux send 1-4 outputs [6]. This fader does not affect the aux send outputs [6], alt 3-4 outputs [14], or the main mix FireWire outputs 54 15-16. When the talkback circuit is activated by the main mix fader [55]. You can see the main mix levels in the... assigned to your computer. MAIN MIX This stereo fader allows you to adjust the levels of power and control over the sound levels sent to FireWire outputs 15 and 16 instead. It is disengaged, then mixer channels 15 and 16 are setting up provides 10 dB of a song (or quickly ...
...55. Congratulations! Adjust this to the aux send 1-4 outputs [6]. This fader does not affect the aux send outputs [6], alt 3-4 outputs [14], or the main mix FireWire outputs 54 15-16. When the talkback circuit is activated by the main mix fader [55]. You can see the main mix levels in the... assigned to your computer. MAIN MIX This stereo fader allows you to adjust the levels of power and control over the sound levels sent to FireWire outputs 15 and 16 instead. It is disengaged, then mixer channels 15 and 16 are setting up provides 10 dB of a song (or quickly ...
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... down: -92 dBu (-96 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs unity: -88 dBu (-92 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu) FireWire Through (Record + Playback) Dynamic Range: 0 dBu mic input, to DAW, routed back to mixer direct to Control Room, all gain stages unity, 20 Hz to...dB at 12 kHz Stereo Channels: Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz Mid: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz High: ±15 dB at 12 k FireWire Sample Rates Available: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Buffer Size: 32 (44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only), 64, 128, 256, 512...
... down: -92 dBu (-96 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs unity: -88 dBu (-92 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu) FireWire Through (Record + Playback) Dynamic Range: 0 dBu mic input, to DAW, routed back to mixer direct to Control Room, all gain stages unity, 20 Hz to...dB at 12 kHz Stereo Channels: Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz Mid: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz High: ±15 dB at 12 k FireWire Sample Rates Available: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Buffer Size: 32 (44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only), 64, 128, 256, 512...
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... Main RUDE SOLO LED C/R L pfl afl C/R R Meter Phones level Control Room level C/R dim off C/R to Main solo logic off Firewire to C/R FW1 to Ch 15 FW2 to Ch 16 Main Mix 16 Aux 1 level Firewire outputs Aux 2 level FW 13 FW 14 Left/3 Alt out Right/4 Phones Left Control Room out Right... Firewire I/O Channels 15-16 to FW inputs 15-16 L-R mix to FW inputs 15-16 Aux 1 out Aux 2 out Aux 3 level Aux 3 out Aux 4 level Aux 4 ...
... Main RUDE SOLO LED C/R L pfl afl C/R R Meter Phones level Control Room level C/R dim off C/R to Main solo logic off Firewire to C/R FW1 to Ch 15 FW2 to Ch 16 Main Mix 16 Aux 1 level Firewire outputs Aux 2 level FW 13 FW 14 Left/3 Alt out Right/4 Phones Left Control Room out Right... Firewire I/O Channels 15-16 to FW inputs 15-16 L-R mix to FW inputs 15-16 Aux 1 out Aux 2 out Aux 3 level Aux 3 out Aux 4 level Aux 4 ...