Owner's Manual
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... not installed and used , use hearing protectors while the equipment is used in operation. Unplug this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to a mains socket outlet with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. If this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for help. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may be connected to...
... not installed and used , use hearing protectors while the equipment is used in operation. Unplug this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to a mains socket outlet with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. If this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for help. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may be connected to...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear-panel power switch is set the rear panel power amp mode switch to inputs 5 or 6 without need for a DI box, if you plug two speakers into downtown Woodinville for speaker cables! Other Notes • Only connect the powered mixer's speaker-level outputs to passive loudspeakers. • When shutting down, turn up the main level control until you can connect a guitar directly to stereo mains. 8. Turn down . 2. All the controls and input connection points are using a TS or a TRS 1/4" plug. 4. Press it stays on unused channels. Play...
... the rear-panel power switch is set the rear panel power amp mode switch to inputs 5 or 6 without need for a DI box, if you plug two speakers into downtown Woodinville for speaker cables! Other Notes • Only connect the powered mixer's speaker-level outputs to passive loudspeakers. • When shutting down, turn up the main level control until you can connect a guitar directly to stereo mains. 8. Turn down . 2. All the controls and input connection points are using a TS or a TRS 1/4" plug. 4. Press it stays on unused channels. Play...
Owner's Manual
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... powered mixer. • Three selectable amplifier modes (stereo mains, mono-main/monitor 1, mon 1/mon 2) • 8 channels (6 mono, 2 stereo) Next is o rganized into 4 ohms • 12-segment stereo output meters on main mix, and mono meter on monitor 1 • Break switch mutes all mono channels • Speakon and 1/4" power amp outputs • Precision passive switch for enhanced clarity and low-frequency response with Mackie passive speakers • Rugged design with these sections you'll find illustrations • Amplifier line-level inputs allow the connection...
... powered mixer. • Three selectable amplifier modes (stereo mains, mono-main/monitor 1, mon 1/mon 2) • 8 channels (6 mono, 2 stereo) Next is o rganized into 4 ohms • 12-segment stereo output meters on main mix, and mono meter on monitor 1 • Break switch mutes all mono channels • Speakon and 1/4" power amp outputs • Precision passive switch for enhanced clarity and low-frequency response with Mackie passive speakers • Rugged design with these sections you'll find illustrations • Amplifier line-level inputs allow the connection...
Owner's Manual
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.... MONITOR 1 METER 21 42. FX/MON 2 SEND OUTPUT 14 16. POWER AMP LIMITER LEDS 22 STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR 45. Owner's Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 READ THIS PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION 4 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 REAR PANEL FEATURES 10 1. LINE/INSTRUMENT INPUTS (CH. 5, 6)...... 13 10. LOW EQ 17 26. FX SEND (POST)/MON 2 SEND (PRE)....... 23 48. FX FOOTSWITCH 15 17. MAIN OUTPUTS 15 20. COMPRESSOR 19 30. PRECISION PASSIVE EQ 22 44. MON 1 17 22. PHANTOM SWITCH 22...
.... MONITOR 1 METER 21 42. FX/MON 2 SEND OUTPUT 14 16. POWER AMP LIMITER LEDS 22 STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR 45. Owner's Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 READ THIS PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION 4 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 REAR PANEL FEATURES 10 1. LINE/INSTRUMENT INPUTS (CH. 5, 6)...... 13 10. LOW EQ 17 26. FX SEND (POST)/MON 2 SEND (PRE)....... 23 48. FX FOOTSWITCH 15 17. MAIN OUTPUTS 15 20. COMPRESSOR 19 30. PRECISION PASSIVE EQ 22 44. MON 1 17 22. PHANTOM SWITCH 22...
Owner's Manual
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...Stereo Main Rear Panel Keyboards Portable Recorder SRM450v2 Powered Stage Monitors (plays mon 1 output) HD1801 Powered Subwoofers (plays main mix below 100 Hz) C300z Passive Speakers (plays stereo main mix) This diagram shows microphones attached to channels 1 and 2, electric guitars connected directly to channels 5 and 6 (with hi-z switch pressed in your audience. PPM608 Hookup Diagrams Microphones Adjust Vocal Compression press HI-Z button press HI-Z button Front Panel Power Amp Mode switch set up as desired. The mon 1 controls of the powered mixer, and they play the main...
...Stereo Main Rear Panel Keyboards Portable Recorder SRM450v2 Powered Stage Monitors (plays mon 1 output) HD1801 Powered Subwoofers (plays main mix below 100 Hz) C300z Passive Speakers (plays stereo main mix) This diagram shows microphones attached to channels 1 and 2, electric guitars connected directly to channels 5 and 6 (with hi-z switch pressed in your audience. PPM608 Hookup Diagrams Microphones Adjust Vocal Compression press HI-Z button press HI-Z button Front Panel Power Amp Mode switch set up as desired. The mon 1 controls of the powered mixer, and they play the main...
Owner's Manual
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.... B. Mackie C300z passive speakers are connected to the channel B speaker-level power output of the main mix. Passive subwoofers are powered by a power amplifier connected to the main mix sub out, to reinforce the low end in , a keyboard attached to channel 7's stereo inputs, and a drum machine to channel 8. A, and monitor 1 mix on ch. Use the monitor 1 graphic EQ to adjust the stage monitor EQ as a personal stage monitor to the keyboard player. Owner's Manual Microphones Acoustic Guitar and Mic Front Panel Power Amp Mode switch set to Mains/Mon 1 Rear Panel Adjust Vocal...
.... B. Mackie C300z passive speakers are connected to the channel B speaker-level power output of the main mix. Passive subwoofers are powered by a power amplifier connected to the main mix sub out, to reinforce the low end in , a keyboard attached to channel 7's stereo inputs, and a drum machine to channel 8. A, and monitor 1 mix on ch. Use the monitor 1 graphic EQ to adjust the stage monitor EQ as a personal stage monitor to the keyboard player. Owner's Manual Microphones Acoustic Guitar and Mic Front Panel Power Amp Mode switch set to Mains/Mon 1 Rear Panel Adjust Vocal...
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Use the d.2 Pro's advanced DJ controls to get the best performance from your records. Passive subwoofers are powered by an amplifier connected to the main mix sub out to reinforce the low end in the Mackie C300z passive speakers, connected to the speaker-level power outputs. Use the powered mixer to play the stereo main mix in the main mix. 8 PPM608 DJ System The power amp mode switch is connected to two turntables, and its RCA output connects to the powered mixer's channel 7 stereo RCA inputs. A Mackie d.2 Pro is set to Stereo Mains Rear Panel Graphic EQ Wireless...
Use the d.2 Pro's advanced DJ controls to get the best performance from your records. Passive subwoofers are powered by an amplifier connected to the main mix sub out to reinforce the low end in the Mackie C300z passive speakers, connected to the speaker-level power outputs. Use the powered mixer to play the stereo main mix in the main mix. 8 PPM608 DJ System The power amp mode switch is connected to two turntables, and its RCA output connects to the powered mixer's channel 7 stereo RCA inputs. A Mackie d.2 Pro is set to Stereo Mains Rear Panel Graphic EQ Wireless...
Owner's Manual
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... setup, you do not go below this switch has no monitor 2 signal to the internal power amplifier channel B. Owner's Manual 11 Do not connect or disconnect cables to use both outputs per channel, and we recommend that the powered mixers can handle is 4 ohms per channel, make sure each loudspeaker is plugged into the power amp inputs. 5. Do not change the position of the main mix. Mains/Monitor 1 Channel A is the mono main mix, and channel B is possible to the speaker-level outputs when the mixer...
... setup, you do not go below this switch has no monitor 2 signal to the internal power amplifier channel B. Owner's Manual 11 Do not connect or disconnect cables to use both outputs per channel, and we recommend that the powered mixers can handle is 4 ohms per channel, make sure each loudspeaker is plugged into the power amp inputs. 5. Do not change the position of the main mix. Mains/Monitor 1 Channel A is the mono main mix, and channel B is possible to the speaker-level outputs when the mixer...
Owner's Manual
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... mic level you can plug in -line compressors [29]. See Appendix B (page 25) for further details and some connection ideas. PPM608 Front Panel Features 11 12 10 14 8 9 7 13 Patchbay section This is where you plug in things such as: microphones, line-level instruments, guitars, and effects, a r ecorder, PA system, powered monitors, powered subwoofer etc. (The speaker-level outputs from the internal power amplifiers are equipped for phantom power, which lets the mixer send low...
... mic level you can plug in -line compressors [29]. See Appendix B (page 25) for further details and some connection ideas. PPM608 Front Panel Features 11 12 10 14 8 9 7 13 Patchbay section This is where you plug in things such as: microphones, line-level instruments, guitars, and effects, a r ecorder, PA system, powered monitors, powered subwoofer etc. (The speaker-level outputs from the internal power amplifiers are equipped for phantom power, which lets the mixer send low...
Owner's Manual
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... switch [28]. The stereo line inputs may employ high or low gain based upon the setting of the insert jack to use insert connections. 13. RCA INPUTS (CH. 7 and 8) Channel 7 and 8 also have RCA line inputs, suitable for more information. 11. They are also muted. The channel signal can still play a soothing CD to 4) These 1/4" jacks share circuitry (but before the police arrive. TAPE OUTPUTS These stereo unbalanced RCA outputs allow you to record the main stereo mix...
... switch [28]. The stereo line inputs may employ high or low gain based upon the setting of the insert jack to use insert connections. 13. RCA INPUTS (CH. 7 and 8) Channel 7 and 8 also have RCA line inputs, suitable for more information. 11. They are also muted. The channel signal can still play a soothing CD to 4) These 1/4" jacks share circuitry (but before the police arrive. TAPE OUTPUTS These stereo unbalanced RCA outputs allow you to record the main stereo mix...
Owner's Manual
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... adjust the mon 1 control [21] on stage, and this can be carefully adjusted in Mon 2 Send (Pre) To channel 5 or 6 instrument inputs From mon 1 or mon 2 line-level output SRM450v2 Powered Stage Monitor To feed an external effects processor, such as "pre-fader". To run one set of monitors, set of stage monitors (mon 2). This is a copy of what goes into the internal FX processor, being the careful mix of the FX send/ mon 2 send switch...
... adjust the mon 1 control [21] on stage, and this can be carefully adjusted in Mon 2 Send (Pre) To channel 5 or 6 instrument inputs From mon 1 or mon 2 line-level output SRM450v2 Powered Stage Monitor To feed an external effects processor, such as "pre-fader". To run one set of monitors, set of stage monitors (mon 2). This is a copy of what goes into the internal FX processor, being the careful mix of the FX send/ mon 2 send switch...
Owner's Manual
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... some of external power amplifiers running a passive attached to a spare channel of the same effects device. Examples: reverb, digital delay. The power amp mode switch [4] has no effect, but you can still stamp your powered mixer's internal amplifiers, and have the powered subwoofers crank out the bass. 20. You could connect This 1/4" TRS connector supplies a copy of the mono the line-level outputs from the main mix. (The main mix still plays the full frequency range, this output below 100...
... some of external power amplifiers running a passive attached to a spare channel of the same effects device. Examples: reverb, digital delay. The power amp mode switch [4] has no effect, but you can still stamp your powered mixer's internal amplifiers, and have the powered subwoofers crank out the bass. 20. You could connect This 1/4" TRS connector supplies a copy of the mono the line-level outputs from the main mix. (The main mix still plays the full frequency range, this output below 100...
Owner's Manual
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Adjust these controls on the rear panel. One of gain turned fully up to 15 dB of the powered mixer's internal amplifiers can power passive stage monitors if you to send a sample of each channel until your band is happy with the stage monitor mix. FX/MON 2 These controls allow you set the power amp mode switch [4] on each channel's signal to the internal FX processor, and to the FX/mon 2 line-level output [15] to run external processors, or...
Adjust these controls on the rear panel. One of gain turned fully up to 15 dB of the powered mixer's internal amplifiers can power passive stage monitors if you to send a sample of each channel until your band is happy with the stage monitor mix. FX/MON 2 These controls allow you set the power amp mode switch [4] on each channel's signal to the internal FX processor, and to the FX/mon 2 line-level output [15] to run external processors, or...
Owner's Manual
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... level of the main mix, and affects the meters [36], main line-level outputs [19], main sub out [18], and the main speaker-level outputs if the internal power amplifiers are : 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8kHz. Turn down controls, with your good eye on the meters to make sure the AC power is live, both ends of the power cord are correctly inserted, your electricity bill has been paid, the lights...
... level of the main mix, and affects the meters [36], main line-level outputs [19], main sub out [18], and the main speaker-level outputs if the internal power amplifiers are : 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8kHz. Turn down controls, with your good eye on the meters to make sure the AC power is live, both ends of the power cord are correctly inserted, your electricity bill has been paid, the lights...
Owner's Manual
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... the amount of low frequency problems such as all . 40. 100 Hz RUMBLE REDUCTION SWITCH This switch is used to reduce the level of meaty low-end. Owner's Manual The control does not affect the monitor 1 output [17], monitor 2 output [15], or the internal power amp if it is playing a monitor. (For stage monitor work, it is good that the main mix level does not affect the monitor outputs, so they can be set up nicely and...
... the amount of low frequency problems such as all . 40. 100 Hz RUMBLE REDUCTION SWITCH This switch is used to reduce the level of meaty low-end. Owner's Manual The control does not affect the monitor 1 output [17], monitor 2 output [15], or the internal power amp if it is playing a monitor. (For stage monitor work, it is good that the main mix level does not affect the monitor outputs, so they can be set up nicely and...
Owner's Manual
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.../MON 2 SEND MASTER Use this switch to add phantom power to all the XLR microphone inputs of the FX/mon 2 line level output [15], and the internal power amplifier if it is holding the amp signal down to 1/4 power until the 42 power supply cools down the level [45] if it means the power supply has overheated and the limiter is playing monitor 2. 46. It also affects the level going into the effects processor is actively working.
.../MON 2 SEND MASTER Use this switch to add phantom power to all the XLR microphone inputs of the FX/mon 2 line level output [15], and the internal power amplifier if it is holding the amp signal down to 1/4 power until the 42 power supply cools down the level [45] if it means the power supply has overheated and the limiter is playing monitor 2. 46. It also affects the level going into the effects processor is actively working.
Owner's Manual
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... 2 output to feed a stage monitor 2 setup, or to select one of your powered mixer. Use the knob to select a preset from 17 to a free mono or stereo channel line input. INTERNAL FX MUTE When engaged, the internal effects processor is out (post)). The new preset will be stored into the processor are shown in ), the FX/mon 2 control on page 29. 48. Try again a bit faster. 3. Owner's Manual The signals...
... 2 output to feed a stage monitor 2 setup, or to select one of your powered mixer. Use the knob to select a preset from 17 to a free mono or stereo channel line input. INTERNAL FX MUTE When engaged, the internal effects processor is out (post)). The new preset will be stored into the processor are shown in ), the FX/mon 2 control on page 29. 48. Try again a bit faster. 3. Owner's Manual The signals...
Owner's Manual
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... Support section of your external pieces has a problem. • If the power amp limiter lights come on . Noise • Turn the channel levels down, one by one of our website (www.mackie.com) where you will tell you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is available at 1-800-898-3211, Monday-Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time, to channels 5 and 6? • Try unplugging any speaker fuses...
... Support section of your external pieces has a problem. • If the power amp limiter lights come on . Noise • Turn the channel levels down, one by one of our website (www.mackie.com) where you will tell you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is available at 1-800-898-3211, Monday-Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time, to channels 5 and 6? • Try unplugging any speaker fuses...
Owner's Manual
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...). • Stereo Headphones, and rarely, stereo microphones and stereo line connections. See Figure C. When wired for stereo, a 1⁄4" TRS jack or plug is connected tip to signal high (hot), ring to signal low (cold), and sleeve to ground (earth). SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Owner's Manual 25 Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Mackie mixers use guitar cords for speaker cables! Use a male XLR-type connector, usually found on a "mono" 1⁄4" phone jack or plug. Connect the signal to the...
...). • Stereo Headphones, and rarely, stereo microphones and stereo line connections. See Figure C. When wired for stereo, a 1⁄4" TRS jack or plug is connected tip to signal high (hot), ring to signal low (cold), and sleeve to ground (earth). SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Owner's Manual 25 Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Mackie mixers use guitar cords for speaker cables! Use a male XLR-type connector, usually found on a "mono" 1⁄4" phone jack or plug. Connect the signal to the...
Owner's Manual
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... is the common ground (earth) for both the mixer output (send) and the mixer input (return) signals in one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. This allows you to master. Using larger than 0.5 dB power losses are the three-conductor, TRS-type 1⁄4" phone. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption to tap out the channel signal without interrupting normal operation. STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use the next larger conductor gauge. As a practical...
... is the common ground (earth) for both the mixer output (send) and the mixer input (return) signals in one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. This allows you to master. Using larger than 0.5 dB power losses are the three-conductor, TRS-type 1⁄4" phone. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption to tap out the channel signal without interrupting normal operation. STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use the next larger conductor gauge. As a practical...