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PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXERS w/PERKINS EQ & ONYX MIC PREAMPS OWNER'S MANUAL
PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXERS w/PERKINS EQ & ONYX MIC PREAMPS OWNER'S MANUAL
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Part No. R Owner's Manual All Rights Reserved. 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,... 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 information...
Part No. R Owner's Manual All Rights Reserved. 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,... 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 information...
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...connection point on connectors: XLR connectors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, and special hybrid connectors. For your own good, read the manual first (sigh!). While not mandatory, they usually have time, read the Features Description section. A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION Appendix B...section, and a Talkback section with each feature numbered. Mackie is a Quick-Start Guide to help you to in four sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32-channel Onyx 3280, 40-channel Onyx 4080, and the flagship 48-channel Onyx 4880. In addition, balanced direct outputs are equipped with ...
...connection point on connectors: XLR connectors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, and special hybrid connectors. For your own good, read the manual first (sigh!). While not mandatory, they usually have time, read the Features Description section. A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTOR SECTION Appendix B...section, and a Talkback section with each feature numbered. Mackie is a Quick-Start Guide to help you to in four sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32-channel Onyx 3280, 40-channel Onyx 4080, and the flagship 48-channel Onyx 4880. In addition, balanced direct outputs are equipped with ...
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...into channel 1's MIC or LINE input [67/68]. Plug a microphone or other instrument to step 3. Connect cords from your equipment, turn on the Onyx 80 Series' POWER • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and switch [85]. You may need it for the "Getting Started" section. Push... You'll be set the PHONES knob [64] about halfway up , turn off . 1. In the Master section, turn up and down before you read manuals, all push button switches to an Other Nuggets of every knob, button, input, and output. You're a star! If it would be an instrument, a...
...into channel 1's MIC or LINE input [67/68]. Plug a microphone or other instrument to step 3. Connect cords from your equipment, turn on the Onyx 80 Series' POWER • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and switch [85]. You may need it for the "Getting Started" section. Push... You'll be set the PHONES knob [64] about halfway up , turn off . 1. In the Master section, turn up and down before you read manuals, all push button switches to an Other Nuggets of every knob, button, input, and output. You're a star! If it would be an instrument, a...
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Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Powered Studio Monitors for ... for the talent. The Main Outs are used for monitors in the studio, and the Monitor Outs are used for monitors in a Studio (Tracking) Owner's Manual In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to provide individual monitor level control for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control and EQ...
Owner's Manual Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Vocal Mics DI Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input Powered Studio Monitors for ... for the talent. The Main Outs are used for monitors in the studio, and the Monitor Outs are used for monitors in a Studio (Tracking) Owner's Manual In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to provide individual monitor level control for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control and EQ...
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...and assistive listening systems. The MONO output is used for the center PA speaker located between the Left and Right speakers. 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 ... 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 The 1/4-inch Main Outputs provide a feed to the chapel for the nursery.
...and assistive listening systems. The MONO output is used for the center PA speaker located between the Left and Right speakers. 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 ... 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 The 1/4-inch Main Outputs provide a feed to the chapel for the nursery.
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.... Polarity Switch Pushing in combination with older ribbon microphones. OO OO OO OO MAX PRE 10 O4NYX 80 SERIES MAX L R STEREO ONYX 80 SERIES Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. Note: Be sure the MAIN MIX faders [60] are 24, 32, 40, or 48...
.... Polarity Switch Pushing in combination with older ribbon microphones. OO OO OO OO MAX PRE 10 O4NYX 80 SERIES MAX L R STEREO ONYX 80 SERIES Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. Check the manual for your microphone needs phantom power. Note: Be sure the MAIN MIX faders [60] are 24, 32, 40, or 48...
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...many instruments. +15 This control gives you +10 up , with optimum Q and minimum phase shift (in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the signal. LOW EQ 7. HIGH MID EQ +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -... The 4-band equalization has LOW shelving at 80 Hz, LOW MID peaking, sweepable from Owner's Manual 11 This frequency -15 represents the punch in on the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable... from 100 Hz to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. EQ IN/OUT Switch +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Mid...
...many instruments. +15 This control gives you +10 up , with optimum Q and minimum phase shift (in the Onyx Series of mixers, based on the signal. LOW EQ 7. HIGH MID EQ +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -... The 4-band equalization has LOW shelving at 80 Hz, LOW MID peaking, sweepable from Owner's Manual 11 This frequency -15 represents the punch in on the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable... from 100 Hz to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. EQ IN/OUT Switch +15 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz Mid...
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... If the pre-fader Aux Send's internal jumper is pressed on almost every level control. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to preview channels before the ASSIGN switches. 5 OL +10 U 0 -20 ... default solo mode, and the mode used to the ap-STEREO propriate Group faders. Owner's Manual 13 What's more mute groups. So even if the fader is pushed in the Master section... and they are let into the MAIN MIX bus, but not the MAIN MIX switch. PFL The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. If you have a "U" symbol on an Aux Send, Matrix,...
... If the pre-fader Aux Send's internal jumper is pressed on almost every level control. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have adjusted the input signal to preview channels before the ASSIGN switches. 5 OL +10 U 0 -20 ... default solo mode, and the mode used to the ap-STEREO propriate Group faders. Owner's Manual 13 What's more mute groups. So even if the fader is pushed in the Master section... and they are let into the MAIN MIX bus, but not the MAIN MIX switch. PFL The Onyx 80 Series has two solo modes. If you have a "U" symbol on an Aux Send, Matrix,...
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...20 and 0 LEDs should light frequently, the +10 LED should light occasionally, and the OL (Overload) LED should not light at the "U" marking, on the Onyx 80 Series have Aux Sends of discontent from all . Unlike the mono 31. balance control). PFL solo mode always overides AFL solo mode. Owner...'s Manual 28. AUX SEND 1 and 2 (Aux Inputs 1-4) AUX SEND 5 and 6 (Aux Inputs 5-8) ance control on the Aux Inputs! 29. These tap a portion of the stereo channel's...
...20 and 0 LEDs should light frequently, the +10 LED should light occasionally, and the OL (Overload) LED should not light at the "U" marking, on the Onyx 80 Series have Aux Sends of discontent from all . Unlike the mono 31. balance control). PFL solo mode always overides AFL solo mode. Owner...'s Manual 28. AUX SEND 1 and 2 (Aux Inputs 1-4) AUX SEND 5 and 6 (Aux Inputs 5-8) ance control on the Aux Inputs! 29. These tap a portion of the stereo channel's...
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... GAIN controls adjust the Group levels. GROUP/AUX FLIP Switch This switch "flips" the controls for the Aux Sends, if required. SOLO Meters POWER The Onyx SOLO +15V -15V +48V +12V meters are lit, you can hear the relative signal level on the channel strips), and the -12V supply powers some... program level of Group Signal to the XLR MIC inputs (when the 48V switch is the phantom power applied to left and rigMAhXt signals. Owner's Manual 45. AFL Solo Switch The AFL switch allows you to use the long-throw (100 mm) Group Fader to each Group even when they are...
... GAIN controls adjust the Group levels. GROUP/AUX FLIP Switch This switch "flips" the controls for the Aux Sends, if required. SOLO Meters POWER The Onyx SOLO +15V -15V +48V +12V meters are lit, you can hear the relative signal level on the channel strips), and the -12V supply powers some... program level of Group Signal to the XLR MIC inputs (when the 48V switch is the phantom power applied to left and rigMAhXt signals. Owner's Manual 45. AFL Solo Switch The AFL switch allows you to use the long-throw (100 mm) Group Fader to each Group even when they are...
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... knob to control the level of Aux Sends to MAX MAX release it is assigned to the Left and Right Main Mix outputs, GROUP the Onyx 80 Series provides an independent m5ono- When this switch is up until you can hear you still get confirmation from whoever is okay to have... with the talent either through their corresponding mute LEDs light. These could be routed to communicate with the TALKBACK LEVEL control turned down , you . 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...
... knob to control the level of Aux Sends to MAX MAX release it is assigned to the Left and Right Main Mix outputs, GROUP the Onyx 80 Series provides an independent m5ono- When this switch is up until you can hear you still get confirmation from whoever is okay to have... with the talent either through their corresponding mute LEDs light. These could be routed to communicate with the TALKBACK LEVEL control turned down , you . 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...
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... 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 or cold) 69. The send (tip) is low-...Use the INSERT jacks to connect serial effects devices such as compressors, equalizers, de-essers, or filters to the Onyx 80 Series (except the headphones and lamps). 67. Owner's Manual Rear Panel This is where all three sleeves) Besides being used for inserting external devices, these jacks can be...
... 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 or cold) 69. The send (tip) is low-...Use the INSERT jacks to connect serial effects devices such as compressors, equalizers, de-essers, or filters to the Onyx 80 Series (except the headphones and lamps). 67. Owner's Manual Rear Panel This is where all three sleeves) Besides being used for inserting external devices, these jacks can be...
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.../PHONES selected in your main power amplifiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like a graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter). Normally, the Onyx 80 Series operates on its corresponding 1/4" TRS connector, and carries exactly the same signal. MONITOR OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced...~100-240VAC 50-60Hz 240W FUSE: 5A SLO-BLO POWER R R B BALANCED BALANCED BAL /UNBAL (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) Owner's Manual 23 Owner's Manual 76. MONO OUT This male XLR output connector provides a balanced line-level signal that is after the mix amps, but before the MAIN ...
.../PHONES selected in your main power amplifiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like a graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter). Normally, the Onyx 80 Series operates on its corresponding 1/4" TRS connector, and carries exactly the same signal. MONITOR OUT These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced...~100-240VAC 50-60Hz 240W FUSE: 5A SLO-BLO POWER R R B BALANCED BALANCED BAL /UNBAL (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) Owner's Manual 23 Owner's Manual 76. MONO OUT This male XLR output connector provides a balanced line-level signal that is after the mix amps, but before the MAIN ...
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...the mixer. If the • Make sure the AC outlet is live, it will find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. • Is the channel assigned to get power restored. • If the POWER LEDs are not illuminated, and you are no ..., it 's the 1/4" LEFT MAIN OUT, unplug the XLR LEFT OUTPUT. 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 power the Onyx 80 Series. If so, contact your local power company to a bus (GROUP ASSIGN...
...the mixer. If the • Make sure the AC outlet is live, it will find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. • Is the channel assigned to get power restored. • If the POWER LEDs are not illuminated, and you are no ..., it 's the 1/4" LEFT MAIN OUT, unplug the XLR LEFT OUTPUT. 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 power the Onyx 80 Series. If so, contact your local power company to a bus (GROUP ASSIGN...
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...problem in many other , and that the balanced signal low (cold) goes to an unbalanced input, be connected to each other applications. Owner's Manual 27 They are wired to the ground (earth) at the balanced end. In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a ...= Shield Tip = Left Ring = Right RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as follows, according to a 1/4" TS phone plug. 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" phone jack or plug. "...
...problem in many other , and that the balanced signal low (cold) goes to an unbalanced input, be connected to each other applications. Owner's Manual 27 They are wired to the ground (earth) at the balanced end. In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a ...= Shield Tip = Left Ring = Right RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as follows, according to a 1/4" TS phone plug. 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" phone jack or plug. "...
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... proper shielding to -DB25 cables specifically for many professional audio manufacturers. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs for details. See your Mackie dealer for all the mono channels on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become ...10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Several companies make DB25-to reduce crosstalk and noise. 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 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin...
... proper shielding to -DB25 cables specifically for many professional audio manufacturers. Owner's Manual DB25 Connectors The DIRECT OUTS on the back of the Onyx 80 Series provide balanced direct outputs for details. See your Mackie dealer for all the mono channels on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become ...10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Several companies make DB25-to reduce crosstalk and noise. 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 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin...
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...Inc. Owner's Manual 31 Owner's Manual is always striving to change these specifications at any time without notice. Therefore, we reserve the right to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. All Rights Reserved. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "...: 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...
...Inc. Owner's Manual 31 Owner's Manual is always striving to change these specifications at any time without notice. Therefore, we reserve the right to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. All Rights Reserved. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "...: 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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33 Owner's Manual 8 7 6 4 5 3 2 1 L R Phantom Power 48V Mic/Line Inputs Mic 1 2 3 Line Direct Out (1-8) (9-16) (17-24) Mic: 0 to +.... Gain -20 to +40 dB Gain 0 180 Mic Line + - 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:...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
33 Owner's Manual 8 7 6 4 5 3 2 1 L R Phantom Power 48V Mic/Line Inputs Mic 1 2 3 Line Direct Out (1-8) (9-16) (17-24) Mic: 0 to +.... Gain -20 to +40 dB Gain 0 180 Mic Line + - 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:...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
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..., or it qualified as a warranty repair). LOUD Technologies assumes no warranty service. A. To obtain warranty repair or replacement: 1. Call Mackie Technical Support at its authorized dealers. F. G. This warranty is carried out. J. This warranty applies only to LOUD Technologies that may ...repair or replacement under warranty, you must pay the full amount stated in the product registration card. Owner's Manual Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty Please keep your sole warranty. The address of purchase. Note: You must return the defective unit immediately...
..., or it qualified as a warranty repair). LOUD Technologies assumes no warranty service. A. To obtain warranty repair or replacement: 1. Call Mackie Technical Support at its authorized dealers. F. G. This warranty is carried out. J. This warranty applies only to LOUD Technologies that may ...repair or replacement under warranty, you must pay the full amount stated in the product registration card. Owner's Manual Onyx 80 Series Limited Warranty Please keep your sole warranty. The address of purchase. Note: You must return the defective unit immediately...