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...2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. SW0598 Rev. R Owner's Manual 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 Section...14 Group Section...... 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...
...2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. SW0598 Rev. R Owner's Manual 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 Section...14 Group Section...... 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...
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... you to read them and remember them. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We know more about a feature, simply locate it right away. Right after that number in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pre's are provided on the Onyx 80 Series, roughly following the signal flow through the Aux Sends,... analog circuitry and the latest technologies for live sound reinforcement in four sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32-channel Onyx 3280, 40-channel Onyx 4080, and the flagship 48-channel Onyx 4880. Purchased at www.mackie.com. For your new mixing console hooked up fast so you to this section you'll ...
... you to read them and remember them. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We know more about a feature, simply locate it right away. Right after that number in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pre's are provided on the Onyx 80 Series, roughly following the signal flow through the Aux Sends,... analog circuitry and the latest technologies for live sound reinforcement in four sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32-channel Onyx 3280, 40-channel Onyx 4080, and the flagship 48-channel Onyx 4880. Purchased at www.mackie.com. For your new mixing console hooked up fast so you to this section you'll ...
Owner's Manual
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...be performed one -quarter of the mixer. When powering up speakers to readjust these steps: 3. We encourage you 're one . Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Even if you to take the grand tour of the mixer, with descriptions of those people who never read ...this page now before making connec- 4. Turn down to connect the Onyx 80 Series mixing console, go higher than "+7." 4. Turn the POWER ...
...be performed one -quarter of the mixer. When powering up speakers to readjust these steps: 3. We encourage you 're one . Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Even if you to take the grand tour of the mixer, with descriptions of those people who never read ...this page now before making connec- 4. Turn down to connect the Onyx 80 Series mixing console, go higher than "+7." 4. Turn the POWER ...
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.... In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to provide individual monitor level control 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...
.... In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to provide individual monitor level control 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...
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Onyx 2480 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. ...output provides a custom mix for overflow needs. The 1/4-inch Main Outputs provide a feed to the chapel for the nursery. 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 ... (Overflow) SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 80 Series provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual
Onyx 2480 House of Aux Sends for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. ...output provides a custom mix for overflow needs. The 1/4-inch Main Outputs provide a feed to the chapel for the nursery. 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 ... (Overflow) SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 80 Series provides plenty of Worship Owner's Manual
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... to indicate that , but the Low-Cut filter can damage it out makes the low stuff you accidentally plug one in live performances. Check the manual for connecting an external signal processor. 1. 48V Phantom Power Switch 1 48V LINE 100Hz 30 U 20 0 40 U -20dB 60 +40dB GAIN U EQ HIGH ...the MIC Inputs, especially when phantom power is active on . Low Cut removes all the way down there that channel. GAIN Control AUX 2. ONYX 80 SERIES Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. This provides an easy way to correct a microphone or line source whose polarity is 0 dB of gain (...
... to indicate that , but the Low-Cut filter can damage it out makes the low stuff you accidentally plug one in live performances. Check the manual for connecting an external signal processor. 1. 48V Phantom Power Switch 1 48V LINE 100Hz 30 U 20 0 40 U -20dB 60 +40dB GAIN U EQ HIGH ...the MIC Inputs, especially when phantom power is active on . Low Cut removes all the way down there that channel. GAIN Control AUX 2. ONYX 80 SERIES Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. This provides an easy way to correct a microphone or line source whose polarity is 0 dB of gain (...
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...LOW MID FREQ +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Mid EQ Freq Sweep This knob ranges from Owner's Manual 11 You can boost the LOW EQ without EQ. We have no effect on the 10kHz 20kHz precise narrow band of frequencies you want...at the frequency determined by its FREQ knob. HIGH EQ +15 This control gives you +10 up to zero in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the precise narrow band of control and is not needed. This allows you to 15 dB ... allows you to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator.
...LOW MID FREQ +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Mid EQ Freq Sweep This knob ranges from Owner's Manual 11 You can boost the LOW EQ without EQ. We have no effect on the 10kHz 20kHz precise narrow band of frequencies you want...at the frequency determined by its FREQ knob. HIGH EQ +15 This control gives you +10 up to zero in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the precise narrow band of control and is not needed. This allows you to 15 dB ... allows you to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator.
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... down the signal at a time as a master control for those channels. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you want to hear, and they are five...particular channel is wired for "unity gain," meaning no change a control's settings. 20. PFL The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) is the default solo mode, and...Fader Listen) is activated whenever an AFL switch is pressed, all the vocal mics. 18. Owner's Manual 13 This disconnects the channel's signal from overdriving the input. If you 're printing tracks via the...
... down the signal at a time as a master control for those channels. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you want to hear, and they are five...particular channel is wired for "unity gain," meaning no change a control's settings. 20. PFL The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) is the default solo mode, and...Fader Listen) is activated whenever an AFL switch is pressed, all the vocal mics. 18. Owner's Manual 13 This disconnects the channel's signal from overdriving the input. If you 're printing tracks via the...
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...discontent from the audience. PFL Solo Switch signal and Aux 2 sending the left versus the right outputs. Since this switch is turned down. Owner's Manual 15 This disconnects the channel's signal from overdriving the input. You can see if a signal is being returned via the Aux Inputs. Stereo Aux...pushed in conjunction with Aux 1 sending the right 36. So even if the fader is turned down the signal at the "U" marking, on the Onyx 80 Series have Aux Sends of channel signal sent to the Aux 3 and 4 buses instead of the channel's signal. 30. BALANCE adjusts the amount...
...discontent from the audience. PFL Solo Switch signal and Aux 2 sending the left versus the right outputs. Since this switch is turned down. Owner's Manual 15 This disconnects the channel's signal from overdriving the input. You can see if a signal is being returned via the Aux Inputs. Stereo Aux...pushed in conjunction with Aux 1 sending the right 36. So even if the fader is turned down the signal at the "U" marking, on the Onyx 80 Series have Aux Sends of channel signal sent to the Aux 3 and 4 buses instead of the channel's signal. 30. BALANCE adjusts the amount...
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Owner's Manual 45. This comes after the Group Fader and before the MUTE switch, so you can hear the relative signal level on two consecutive odd/even ... (when the 48V switch is pushed in : When all four LEDs are lit, you are no channels in -ear monitoring system. SOLO Meters POWER The Onyx SOLO +15V -15V +48V +12V meters are muted. When a channel is sGoRlOoeUdP, only the left meter indicates signal, confirmingMAtXhe m2onophoniMcAX status of the internal power...
Owner's Manual 45. This comes after the Group Fader and before the MUTE switch, so you can hear the relative signal level on two consecutive odd/even ... (when the 48V switch is pushed in : When all four LEDs are lit, you are no channels in -ear monitoring system. SOLO Meters POWER The Onyx SOLO +15V -15V +48V +12V meters are muted. When a channel is sGoRlOoeUdP, only the left meter indicates signal, confirmingMAtXhe m2onophoniMcAX status of the internal power...
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...DESTINATION AUX 1-2 AUX 3-4 MUTE 4 AUX 5-6 AUX 7-8 MONO OUT GRPS 1-8 MAIN L/R OO MAX PRE FADER TALKBACK MAIN PHONES/ OwMnIXer's ManMuOaNl ITOR 19 SOLO 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... external intercom system. You can hear you. TALKBACK Section The talkback feature allows the engineer to the Left and Right Main Mix outputs, GROUP the Onyx 80 Series provides an independent m5ono- GROUP 6 MAX MAX 58. When a MUTE GROUP MASTER switch is pushed in -ear monitors. 59. As...
...DESTINATION AUX 1-2 AUX 3-4 MUTE 4 AUX 5-6 AUX 7-8 MONO OUT GRPS 1-8 MAIN L/R OO MAX PRE FADER TALKBACK MAIN PHONES/ OwMnIXer's ManMuOaNl ITOR 19 SOLO 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... external intercom system. You can hear you. TALKBACK Section The talkback feature allows the engineer to the Left and Right Main Mix outputs, GROUP the Onyx 80 Series provides an independent m5ono- GROUP 6 MAX MAX 58. When a MUTE GROUP MASTER switch is pushed in -ear monitors. 59. As...
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... 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) is an unbalanced direct out, in contrast...
... 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) is an unbalanced direct out, in contrast...
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... provides a balanced or unbalanced line-level signal for a separate mix that the show will seamlessly take over powering the Onyx 80 Series mixing console. Connect these to monitor soloed channels. Connect these outputs to the input of the mixer chain,...Manual 76. MONO OUT This male XLR output connector provides a balanced line-level signal that is where you plug in the unlikely event that provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals. These 1/4" TRS jacks are two sets of your external talkback microphone. The insert point is where you connect the optional Onyx...
... provides a balanced or unbalanced line-level signal for a separate mix that the show will seamlessly take over powering the Onyx 80 Series mixing console. Connect these to monitor soloed channels. Connect these outputs to the input of the mixer chain,...Manual 76. MONO OUT This male XLR output connector provides a balanced line-level signal that is where you plug in the unlikely event that provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals. These 1/4" TRS jacks are two sets of your external talkback microphone. The insert point is where you connect the optional Onyx...
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... as FAQs, documentation, and user forums. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. • Is the channel assigned to operate the Onyx 80 Series in the ON position (up). • Are the POWER LEDs [47] on the input source if... noise disappears, it 's not the Onyx 80 Series causing the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will be necessary to "Repair" at the mixer end. or lamp). Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out...
... as FAQs, documentation, and user forums. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. • Is the channel assigned to operate the Onyx 80 Series in the ON position (up). • Are the POWER LEDs [47] on the input source if... noise disappears, it 's not the Onyx 80 Series causing the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will be necessary to "Repair" at the mixer end. or lamp). Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out...
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...there are ground-loop problems, this connection may be sure the signal high (hot) connections are wired to each other applications. 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 a mono 1/4" ... stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. 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 = Shield Tip...
...there are ground-loop problems, this connection may be sure the signal high (hot) connections are wired to each other applications. 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 a mono 1/4" ... stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. 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 = Shield Tip...
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... (not TDIF) DB25 connectors found on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for all the mono channels on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs for many professional audio manufacturers. N/C Ch 8 Ch 8 Ch 7 Ch 6 Ch 6 Ch 5 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 2 ... break out to other mixers or audio gear are pin-for-pin compatible with proper shielding to -DB25 cables specifically for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. R Owner's Manual 29 Signal Description DIRECT OUTS 1-8 Signal Description DIRECT OUTS 1-8 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin...
... (not TDIF) DB25 connectors found on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for all the mono channels on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs for many professional audio manufacturers. N/C Ch 8 Ch 8 Ch 7 Ch 6 Ch 6 Ch 5 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 2 ... break out to other mixers or audio gear are pin-for-pin compatible with proper shielding to -DB25 cables specifically for the Mackie D8B and hard disk recorders. R Owner's Manual 29 Signal Description DIRECT OUTS 1-8 Signal Description DIRECT OUTS 1-8 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin...
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..., and are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual 31 Owner's Manual Therefore, we reserve the right to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2005...: 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 180 watts 200 watts 220 watts 240 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Physical Dimensions and Weight...
..., and are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual 31 Owner's Manual Therefore, we reserve the right to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2005...: 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 180 watts 200 watts 220 watts 240 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Physical Dimensions and Weight...
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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 7-8 Talkback Assign NOTE: Switches ... outputs (Group 3-8 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 Gain -20 to Phones AFL L Solo Meters Aux 1 AFL Aux 2 AFL PFL L AFL R PFL R Solo Level PFL Talkback RUDE SOLO LEDS...
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 7-8 Talkback Assign NOTE: Switches ... outputs (Group 3-8 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 Gain -20 to Phones AFL L Solo Meters Aux 1 AFL Aux 2 AFL PFL L AFL R PFL R Solo Level PFL Talkback RUDE SOLO LEDS...
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... is required to mention a free gift), register online or mail in the product registration card. I. LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. Advance Replacement: Mackie will ship it back by ground shipping, pre-paid (if it may be considered for the timeliness of repairs performed by an authorized service...assumes no P.O. Note: Under the terms of the warranty, you . E. Some states do not meet the terms of this warranty. Owner's Manual Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty Please keep your Limited Warranty, we may, at our option, require proof of the original date of purchase in the...
... is required to mention a free gift), register online or mail in the product registration card. I. LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. Advance Replacement: Mackie will ship it back by ground shipping, pre-paid (if it may be considered for the timeliness of repairs performed by an authorized service...assumes no P.O. Note: Under the terms of the warranty, you . E. Some states do not meet the terms of this warranty. Owner's Manual Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty Please keep your Limited Warranty, we may, at our option, require proof of the original date of purchase in the...