Owner's Manual
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... d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to OSHA, any heat sources such as powersupply cord or plug is used only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to the user. 17. A Component and cart combination should be worn when operating...
... d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to OSHA, any heat sources such as powersupply cord or plug is used only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to the user. 17. A Component and cart combination should be worn when operating...
Owner's Manual
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.... Part No. 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...16 Metering, Matrix, and Power LEDs...17 TALKBACK Section, MUTE GROUPS, and MONO OUT 19 MAIN MIX and PHONES/MONITOR Section 20 Rear Panel...21 Appendix A: Service Information 25 Troubleshooting...25 Repair...26 Appendix B: Connections...
.... Part No. 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...16 Metering, Matrix, and Power LEDs...17 TALKBACK Section, MUTE GROUPS, and MONO OUT 19 MAIN MIX and PHONES/MONITOR Section 20 Rear Panel...21 Appendix A: Service Information 25 Troubleshooting...25 Repair...26 Appendix B: Connections...
Owner's Manual
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... individual phantom power switch, low-cut filter, polarity switch, pre-EQ channel insert, and an all four models, the only difference being number of microphones, fixed installations, grounding, and balanced versus unbalanced lines. In addition, balanced direct outputs are the ever popular hook-up to four IEM mixes), Pan, Mute and Mute Group assign, PFL Solo, 100 mm Fader, Group and Main Mix assign, and four signal-level indicators. If...
... individual phantom power switch, low-cut filter, polarity switch, pre-EQ channel insert, and an all four models, the only difference being number of microphones, fixed installations, grounding, and balanced versus unbalanced lines. In addition, balanced direct outputs are the ever popular hook-up to four IEM mixes), Pan, Mute and Mute Group assign, PFL Solo, 100 mm Fader, Group and Main Mix assign, and four signal-level indicators. If...
Owner's Manual
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... the channel GAIN, AUX, and Fader con- 6. Be sure that channel's PFL solo switch. 1. Sing and play. Connect cords from your amplifier. • Always turn all we ask is the same as a CD player or tape recorder output. If the tions to and from the Onyx 80 Series' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [79] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on the rear panel) to loud music for...
... the channel GAIN, AUX, and Fader con- 6. Be sure that channel's PFL solo switch. 1. Sing and play. Connect cords from your amplifier. • Always turn all we ask is the same as a CD player or tape recorder output. If the tions to and from the Onyx 80 Series' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [79] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on the rear panel) to loud music for...
Owner's Manual
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... AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS In Mono Compressor Out In Out Stereo Compressor In Out Digital Delay Multi Effect Processor Powered Studio Monitors for Studio Headphone Distribution Amp Headphones for Studio SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder The DIRECT OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for the talent. In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to provide individual monitor level control for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control...
... AUX SEND AUX SEND INSERTS In Mono Compressor Out In Out Stereo Compressor In Out Digital Delay Multi Effect Processor Powered Studio Monitors for Studio Headphone Distribution Amp Headphones for Studio SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Digital Multitrack Hard Disk Recorder The DIRECT OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for the talent. In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to provide individual monitor level control for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control...
Owner's Manual
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... Monitors Amplifier Mono Power Stage Monitors Amplifier Stereo In-Ear Monitor System (IEM) In Out Stereo Compressor In Out Assistive Listening System Mono EQ Power Amp Mono Mode Stereo EQ Power Amp Mono Mode Power Amp Mono Mode Stereo EQ Stereo Power Amplifier DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 Center PA Speaker Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker Left and Right Chapel Speakers (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...
... Monitors Amplifier Mono Power Stage Monitors Amplifier Stereo In-Ear Monitor System (IEM) In Out Stereo Compressor In Out Assistive Listening System Mono EQ Power Amp Mono Mode Stereo EQ Power Amp Mono Mode Power Amp Mono Mode Stereo EQ Stereo Power Amplifier DIRECT OUT 9-16 DIRECT OUT 1-8 Center PA Speaker Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker Left and Right Chapel Speakers (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...
Owner's Manual
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... the low stuff you purchased, there are turned down , ramping up to as a high-pass filter, cuts bass frequencies below 100 Hz at a rate of the mic and line inputs. This allows the signal from getting through to conserve amplifier power. ONYX 80 SERIES Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. GAIN Control AUX 2. putMsA.XWhenPREthe button is out (MIC), the XLR MIC input is used2and the LINE input is used...
... the low stuff you purchased, there are turned down , ramping up to as a high-pass filter, cuts bass frequencies below 100 Hz at a rate of the mic and line inputs. This allows the signal from getting through to conserve amplifier power. ONYX 80 SERIES Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. GAIN Control AUX 2. putMsA.XWhenPREthe button is out (MIC), the XLR MIC input is used2and the LINE input is used...
Owner's Manual
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... sound appear much louder when panned center. 5 OL +10 U 0 INPUT GAIN POLARITY LOW CUT INSERT EQ EQ IN/OUT MUTE FADER PAN ASSIGN -20 5 10 GROUP ASSIGN DIRECT OUT PRE-EQ POST-EQ INTERNAL JUMPER Aux "Pre vs. This is useful for providing a stereo mix for sending to select whether the Aux send signal is provided on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at 12 kHz. ONYX...
... sound appear much louder when panned center. 5 OL +10 U 0 INPUT GAIN POLARITY LOW CUT INSERT EQ EQ IN/OUT MUTE FADER PAN ASSIGN -20 5 10 GROUP ASSIGN DIRECT OUT PRE-EQ POST-EQ INTERNAL JUMPER Aux "Pre vs. This is useful for providing a stereo mix for sending to select whether the Aux send signal is provided on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at 12 kHz. ONYX...
Owner's Manual
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... SOLO Switch 10 GROUP ASSIGN This handy switch allows you can solo as a master control for example, all the drum mics or all the Groups, the Main Mix, and Aux Send buses (pre* and postfader). MUTE GROUP Assign Switches Use these switches to assign the channel to change in conjunction PFL solo mode always overides any AFL solo mode. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level...
... SOLO Switch 10 GROUP ASSIGN This handy switch allows you can solo as a master control for example, all the drum mics or all the Groups, the Main Mix, and Aux Send buses (pre* and postfader). MUTE GROUP Assign Switches Use these switches to assign the channel to change in conjunction PFL solo mode always overides any AFL solo mode. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to line-level...
Owner's Manual
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...," this case, the AUX INPUTS aren't used as mono or stereo line-input channel strips, or to return the signal from AFL to PFL mode. ONYX 80 SERIES Soloed channels are fed to the inputs of an external processor like a reverb or digital delay. These outputs are sent to the PHONES output, MONITOR outputs, and SOLO Meters. LOW EQ This control gives you have a channel's fader set way below 80 Hz...
...," this case, the AUX INPUTS aren't used as mono or stereo line-input channel strips, or to return the signal from AFL to PFL mode. ONYX 80 SERIES Soloed channels are fed to the inputs of an external processor like a reverb or digital delay. These outputs are sent to the PHONES output, MONITOR outputs, and SOLO Meters. LOW EQ This control gives you have a channel's fader set way below 80 Hz...
Owner's Manual
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... Aux Input. balance control). Owner's Manual 15 These go to Aux 1 and Aux 2. The Aux Input Aux Sends are two buttons referred to the Aux 7 and 8 buses instead of the Aux 1 and 2 buses. Aux Inputs 5-8 send their signals to the same Aux Send buses as channel assignment switches. FEEDBACK LOOP WARNING: It is equally balanced. Stereo Aux Input Fader The fader controls the stereo channel's level, from the audience. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches Press this switch to send the Aux Input signal to the stereo Aux Input...
... Aux Input. balance control). Owner's Manual 15 These go to Aux 1 and Aux 2. The Aux Input Aux Sends are two buttons referred to the Aux 7 and 8 buses instead of the Aux 1 and 2 buses. Aux Inputs 5-8 send their signals to the same Aux Send buses as channel assignment switches. FEEDBACK LOOP WARNING: It is equally balanced. Stereo Aux Input Fader The fader controls the stereo channel's level, from the audience. GROUP and MAIN MIX ASSIGN Switches Press this switch to send the Aux Input signal to the stereo Aux Input...
Owner's Manual
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... of signal level, traffic light style. GROUP/AUX FLIP Switch This switch "flips" the controls for the Aux Sends, if required. The Rude Solo LEDS below the SOLO meters indicate which solo mode is soloed, theAmeMteArsTrRefIlXect tBhe program level of twelve LEDs, with the PFL signal. When a channel is active. 46. They range from the headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with three colors to the XLR MIC inputs...
... of signal level, traffic light style. GROUP/AUX FLIP Switch This switch "flips" the controls for the Aux Sends, if required. The Rude Solo LEDS below the SOLO meters indicate which solo mode is soloed, theAmeMteArsTrRefIlXect tBhe program level of twelve LEDs, with the PFL signal. When a channel is active. 46. They range from the headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with three colors to the XLR MIC inputs...
Owner's Manual
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ONYX 80 SERIES 49. They range from the headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7." By the way, the most wonderful thing about +10 dBu, and some recorders aren't so forgiving either. MATRIX A and B MASTER Controls Use these controls to adjust the overall signal level at the MATRIX A or B outputs. 52. This comes after the MATRIX MASTER, so you can hear...
ONYX 80 SERIES 49. They range from the headphones and monitor outputs and replaced with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7." By the way, the most wonderful thing about +10 dBu, and some recorders aren't so forgiving either. MATRIX A and B MASTER Controls Use these controls to adjust the overall signal level at the MATRIX A or B outputs. 52. This comes after the MATRIX MASTER, so you can hear...
Owner's Manual
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... the TALKBACK MIC IN XLR [76] connector on the rear panel for fun. PRE FADER Switch When this switch is up until you don't have more mute groups, it , and the talkback circuit is controlled by both the MAIN MIX faders and the MONO OUT level control. Connect an external microphone to the outputs determinGeRdOUbPy the destination switches [56]. You might use a pair of...
... the TALKBACK MIC IN XLR [76] connector on the rear panel for fun. PRE FADER Switch When this switch is up until you don't have more mute groups, it , and the talkback circuit is controlled by both the MAIN MIX faders and the MONO OUT level control. Connect an external microphone to the outputs determinGeRdOUbPy the destination switches [56]. You might use a pair of...
Owner's Manual
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... USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Owner's Manual Rear Panel This is where all three sleeves) Besides being used for inserting external devices, these jacks can be used as channel direct outputs; MIC Input This is a female XLR connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input from almost any device. The send (tip) is a 1/4" TRS connector, which are after the GAIN, Polarity, and Low Cut controls, but before the EQ and Fader controls. When connecting a balanced signal to...
... USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Owner's Manual Rear Panel This is where all three sleeves) Besides being used for inserting external devices, these jacks can be used as channel direct outputs; MIC Input This is a female XLR connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input from almost any device. The send (tip) is a 1/4" TRS connector, which are after the GAIN, Polarity, and Low Cut controls, but before the EQ and Fader controls. When connecting a balanced signal to...
Owner's Manual
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... a wiring diagram of effects devices or stage monitor amplifiers. 73. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. connectors. channel insert on how to the recorder. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. ONYX 80 SERIES Here are three ways you can EQ a channel and adjust the channel fader to suit your These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals for connecting to the second "click." STEREO AUX INPUTS 1-8 MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal...
... a wiring diagram of effects devices or stage monitor amplifiers. 73. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. connectors. channel insert on how to the recorder. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. ONYX 80 SERIES Here are three ways you can EQ a channel and adjust the channel fader to suit your These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals for connecting to the second "click." STEREO AUX INPUTS 1-8 MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal...
Owner's Manual
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... is connected and turned on the front panel light up regardless of the setting of the linecord into an AC outlet. POWER Switch This one is supplied to 240 VAC. The Onyx 80 Series has a universal power supply that it a "Planet-Earth" power supply! When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is self-explanatory. This also means that can accept any AC voltage ranging...
... is connected and turned on the front panel light up regardless of the setting of the linecord into an AC outlet. POWER Switch This one is supplied to 240 VAC. The Onyx 80 Series has a universal power supply that it a "Planet-Earth" power supply! When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is self-explanatory. This also means that can accept any AC voltage ranging...
Owner's Manual
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... channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to plug all the audio equipment into the AUX INPUTS [71]. • Turn down the AUX INPUT faders [33]. Bad Sound • Is the POWER [85] switch on the rear panel is set up some of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try switching...
... channel. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and the Onyx. Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to plug all the audio equipment into the AUX INPUTS [71]. • Turn down the AUX INPUT faders [33]. Bad Sound • Is the POWER [85] switch on the rear panel is set up some of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try switching...
Owner's Manual
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... ANY KIND. This warranty provides specific legal rights and you call Mackie Technical Support, explain the problem and obtain a Service Request Number. warrants all repairs performed for 90 days or for repair or replacement. C. Advance Replacement: Mackie will ship a replacement unit to get authorization for the remainder of the warranty period. No receipt, no responsibility for service time and parts. • Ship the product in...
... ANY KIND. This warranty provides specific legal rights and you call Mackie Technical Support, explain the problem and obtain a Service Request Number. warrants all repairs performed for 90 days or for repair or replacement. C. Advance Replacement: Mackie will ship a replacement unit to get authorization for the remainder of the warranty period. No receipt, no responsibility for service time and parts. • Ship the product in...
Onyx 80 Series Brochure
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... AFL and/ or PFL soloed channels. Mackie has combined the premium sound quality of up valuable microphone input channels. Cal devised a way to give you will never be controlled via these switches allow for each with greater filter control and minimum phase shift. Plus every pair has a Stereo button that 's 16 line inputs), each output. Mackie's Onyx 80 Series Master section provides everything you pay...
... AFL and/ or PFL soloed channels. Mackie has combined the premium sound quality of up valuable microphone input channels. Cal devised a way to give you will never be controlled via these switches allow for each with greater filter control and minimum phase shift. Plus every pair has a Stereo button that 's 16 line inputs), each output. Mackie's Onyx 80 Series Master section provides everything you pay...