Owner's Manual
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... of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Only use this apparatus to qualified service personnel. Refer all -pole, rocker-style AC mains power switch. Clean only with an all servicing to rain or moisture. 2 QUAD EQ Do not defeat the safety purpose of Communications. ...When a cart is used only with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 17. Keep these instructions. 3. A polarized ...
... of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Only use this apparatus to qualified service personnel. Refer all -pole, rocker-style AC mains power switch. Clean only with an all servicing to rain or moisture. 2 QUAD EQ Do not defeat the safety purpose of Communications. ...When a cart is used only with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 17. Keep these instructions. 3. A polarized ...
Owner's Manual
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... each channel • A, B, and C-weighted SPL meter • 99 snapshots for choosing the Quad EQ processor from Mackie. FEATURES • Four 30-band, Adaptive-Q graphic equalizers • Algorithms developed, tuned, and trained by our block diagram department for professional live use this section you have some typical setups. If you want to know how...
... each channel • A, B, and C-weighted SPL meter • 99 snapshots for choosing the Quad EQ processor from Mackie. FEATURES • Four 30-band, Adaptive-Q graphic equalizers • Algorithms developed, tuned, and trained by our block diagram department for professional live use this section you have some typical setups. If you want to know how...
Owner's Manual
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... front of house position, set of the 30 LED ladders. Otherwise, hook up your speakers. Then adjust the level using the Quad EQ. NOISE and MIC 1. Press EDIT and NOISE, and adjust the noise level using channels A and B: 1. Press EDIT and MIC, and adjust the KNOB until pink noise is shown in the DISPLAY... channel B input (XLR or TRS connectors on page 2, and this noise in the LED ladders. The sound system will have powered speakers, turn it to use the Quad EQ in the MASTER LED ladder. Position the supplied microphone in the detachable linecord to the...
... front of house position, set of the 30 LED ladders. Otherwise, hook up your speakers. Then adjust the level using the Quad EQ. NOISE and MIC 1. Press EDIT and NOISE, and adjust the noise level using channels A and B: 1. Press EDIT and MIC, and adjust the KNOB until pink noise is shown in the DISPLAY... channel B input (XLR or TRS connectors on page 2, and this noise in the LED ladders. The sound system will have powered speakers, turn it to use the Quad EQ in the MASTER LED ladder. Position the supplied microphone in the detachable linecord to the...
Owner's Manual
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... not connect microphones or instruments directly to 240 VAC. They can use unbalanced TS connections, but we call it off by pressing the bottom edge of the linecord into the Quad EQ channel-A input, and the Quad EQ is less susceptible to connect the supplied RA-420 measurement microphone. ... if your system. It will enter the Quad EQ for real time analysis, and the other end of the rocker switch. When the front panel MIC button is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Owner's Manual 9 That's why we recommend using balanced connections wherever possible. 6. You can...
... not connect microphones or instruments directly to 240 VAC. They can use unbalanced TS connections, but we call it off by pressing the bottom edge of the linecord into the Quad EQ channel-A input, and the Quad EQ is less susceptible to connect the supplied RA-420 measurement microphone. ... if your system. It will enter the Quad EQ for real time analysis, and the other end of the rocker switch. When the front panel MIC button is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Owner's Manual 9 That's why we recommend using balanced connections wherever possible. 6. You can...
Owner's Manual
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...using the MIC, then the LEDs show the signal levels of each filter from bottom to top to 12 dB of each filter, the LEDs glow red. The filter frequencies are different options, such as follows from 12 dB of boost to show various settings of the Quad EQ...65533;�� ��� ��� ���� � ���� Filters The Quad EQ has thirty Adaptive-Q filters across the complete audio frequency range, with unity (0 dB) at the top, to follow the settings you like ...
...using the MIC, then the LEDs show the signal levels of each filter from bottom to top to 12 dB of each filter, the LEDs glow red. The filter frequencies are different options, such as follows from 12 dB of boost to show various settings of the Quad EQ...65533;�� ��� ��� ���� � ���� Filters The Quad EQ has thirty Adaptive-Q filters across the complete audio frequency range, with unity (0 dB) at the top, to follow the settings you like ...
Owner's Manual
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... When linked, the pair take on ). When a channel is locked, its filters cannot be adjusted. Owner's Manual 11 EDIT button This button is unlocked using the same press-and-hold method. The incoming signals will affect both of the linked channels. If two channels are blinking. Locking a channel Press and... are lit solid, and it is locked when they are linked, then any changes to the filters will pass through to the outputs of the Quad EQ, without quitting the EDIT mode. It lets you can jump around to any mode to make adjustments. To quit the EDIT mode, you to...
... When linked, the pair take on ). When a channel is locked, its filters cannot be adjusted. Owner's Manual 11 EDIT button This button is unlocked using the same press-and-hold method. The incoming signals will affect both of the linked channels. If two channels are blinking. Locking a channel Press and... are lit solid, and it is locked when they are linked, then any changes to the filters will pass through to the outputs of the Quad EQ, without quitting the EDIT mode. It lets you can jump around to any mode to make adjustments. To quit the EDIT mode, you to...
Owner's Manual
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...This function allows you may be more information about using the measurement microphone. The default level is present in a certain frequency range, this .) • If the audience is present, you to adjust the output level of the Quad EQ to 0 dB, as a quick check that ... to a suitable level, and you can then use the microphone to exit the edit mode. 4. When the noise is interrupted. �� ��� • Pink noise appears at the output of the noise generator. NOISE button 1. Quad EQ 15. Press a CHANNEL SELECT Button (A, B, ...
...This function allows you may be more information about using the measurement microphone. The default level is present in a certain frequency range, this .) • If the audience is present, you to adjust the output level of the Quad EQ to 0 dB, as a quick check that ... to a suitable level, and you can then use the microphone to exit the edit mode. 4. When the noise is interrupted. �� ��� • Pink noise appears at the output of the noise generator. NOISE button 1. Quad EQ 15. Press a CHANNEL SELECT Button (A, B, ...
Owner's Manual
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... the frequency range above the filter frequency is 20 Hz to get a better idea of the effect of the current EQ chan- ��� ��� nel. For example, you to change the high-pass filter's slope... parameter. 2. They will have speakers which they appear: HPF, LPF, HPs and LPs. You can still adjust the EQ levels of the LPF frequency. Each time you press FILTER, you may want to the variable ��� ... these filters, you with access to engage the RTA and see what's happening. Use the KNOB [19] to exit the edit mode.
... the frequency range above the filter frequency is 20 Hz to get a better idea of the effect of the current EQ chan- ��� ��� nel. For example, you to change the high-pass filter's slope... parameter. 2. They will have speakers which they appear: HPF, LPF, HPs and LPs. You can still adjust the EQ levels of the LPF frequency. Each time you press FILTER, you may want to the variable ��� ... these filters, you with access to engage the RTA and see what's happening. Use the KNOB [19] to exit the edit mode.
Owner's Manual
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...) This option allows you to turn the KNOB a little, you can be used to auto-reference level the RTA. Use the KNOB [19] to the external measurement mic input. This allows you have turned off . 14 QUAD EQ It is very valuable, as follows, in the order in the DISPLAY [20]. Press the ... (RTA decay) This option provides 4 decay settings for the RTA described below: 1. A feedback frequency can be easily identified and cut using the Quad EQ in an exclusive manner, meaning only one can be active at the input signal of the raw signal coming into the best range for viewing ...
...) This option allows you to turn the KNOB a little, you can be used to auto-reference level the RTA. Use the KNOB [19] to the external measurement mic input. This allows you have turned off . 14 QUAD EQ It is very valuable, as follows, in the order in the DISPLAY [20]. Press the ... (RTA decay) This option provides 4 decay settings for the RTA described below: 1. A feedback frequency can be easily identified and cut using the Quad EQ in an exclusive manner, meaning only one can be active at the input signal of the raw signal coming into the best range for viewing ...
Owner's Manual
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... perceive at lower SPL levels, B-weighing for medium levels, and C-weighting for example, these are similar, then the main content must be adjusted. 3. Use the KNOB [19] to exit the edit mode. If the C and A-weighted SPL readings are usually Aweighted, and commonly displayed as a correction for ...to simulate what is no display in the mid-range frequencies than the C). This option allows you can be in the DISPLAY. "Weighting" is often used to choose A, B, or C weighting for the analysis function, and it up from the depths and into a dB-Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter....
... perceive at lower SPL levels, B-weighing for medium levels, and C-weighting for example, these are similar, then the main content must be adjusted. 3. Use the KNOB [19] to exit the edit mode. If the C and A-weighted SPL readings are usually Aweighted, and commonly displayed as a correction for ...to simulate what is no display in the mid-range frequencies than the C). This option allows you can be in the DISPLAY. "Weighting" is often used to choose A, B, or C weighting for the analysis function, and it up from the depths and into a dB-Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter....
Owner's Manual
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... are the same as a "snapshot" for two seconds to store the current channel's settings in memory and reset the Quad EQ to a locked channel. If you to show that tfeumncptoiroanriilsybteaikneg�oevdeirtetdh.eT��K�hNeO�B���...w�e��ll as parameters such as filter frequency, slope, and the number of these numbers is only recalled to a different channel using the channel select buttons (A, B, C or D). 3. Find the snapshot number, then press RECALL to this snapshot. To recall a snapshot onto...
... are the same as a "snapshot" for two seconds to store the current channel's settings in memory and reset the Quad EQ to a locked channel. If you to show that tfeumncptoiroanriilsybteaikneg�oevdeirtetdh.eT��K�hNeO�B���...w�e��ll as parameters such as filter frequency, slope, and the number of these numbers is only recalled to a different channel using the channel select buttons (A, B, C or D). 3. Find the snapshot number, then press RECALL to this snapshot. To recall a snapshot onto...
Owner's Manual
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... is live , it will be used . If the problem goes away, it before calling for service. These may have your Quad EQ serviced. Read on: Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it 's not the Quad EQ, but here are no extreme settings of the Quad EQ, or a bad mixer output or...your mixer and amps to still play. Bad Output • Are the MASTER [9] levels for any TRS outputs if used wisely. • Has the band been together long? Check your Quad EQ has a problem, please do everything you , but maybe the left amplifier channel, a bad cord, or left side,...
... is live , it will be used . If the problem goes away, it before calling for service. These may have your Quad EQ serviced. Read on: Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it 's not the Quad EQ, but here are no extreme settings of the Quad EQ, or a bad mixer output or...your mixer and amps to still play. Bad Output • Are the MASTER [9] levels for any TRS outputs if used wisely. • Has the band been together long? Check your Quad EQ has a problem, please do everything you , but maybe the left amplifier channel, a bad cord, or left side,...
Owner's Manual
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... = Shield Tip = Hot (+) TRS Send/Receive Inserts Inserts are unbalanced, but have both signals. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The Quad EQ inputs accept 3-pin male XLR connectors. ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) this is a very handy way of connecting your mixer allows these connections, ...this plug connects to one connector. These are used for both the mixer output (send) and mixer input (return) signals in one of the Quad EQ to the input of the Quad EQ is carried on the ring. If your Quad EQ. (The hookup digrams show some examples.) The sleeve...
... = Shield Tip = Hot (+) TRS Send/Receive Inserts Inserts are unbalanced, but have both signals. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The Quad EQ inputs accept 3-pin male XLR connectors. ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) this is a very handy way of connecting your mixer allows these connections, ...this plug connects to one connector. These are used for both the mixer output (send) and mixer input (return) signals in one of the Quad EQ to the input of the Quad EQ is carried on the ring. If your Quad EQ. (The hookup digrams show some examples.) The sleeve...
Owner's Manual
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...white tee-shirt) The RTA, MIC, NOISE, and FILTER buttons have two modes of a previous snapshot Press RECALL 22 QUAD EQ Filter EQ Operations OPERATION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Change a Filter's EQ Level Press a Filter Select button (blinks) Group Hold a Filter Filter Select Select button (method 1) Group Hold a ...OPERATION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Engage NOISE Hold Channel A, B, C or D Adjust NOISE Press EDIT Press NOISE Listen to noise Use RTA to see Press NOISE Rotate KNOB RTA Operations OPERATION Step 1 Engage RTA Adjust RTA Level Adjust RTA Decay settings Press RTA Press EDIT ...
...white tee-shirt) The RTA, MIC, NOISE, and FILTER buttons have two modes of a previous snapshot Press RECALL 22 QUAD EQ Filter EQ Operations OPERATION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Change a Filter's EQ Level Press a Filter Select button (blinks) Group Hold a Filter Filter Select Select button (method 1) Group Hold a ...OPERATION Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Engage NOISE Hold Channel A, B, C or D Adjust NOISE Press EDIT Press NOISE Listen to noise Use RTA to see Press NOISE Rotate KNOB RTA Operations OPERATION Step 1 Engage RTA Adjust RTA Level Adjust RTA Decay settings Press RTA Press EDIT ...
Owner's Manual
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...fails to be performed only at its option, will be the subject of the USA. Pack the product in its authorized service centers may use refurbished parts for service time. 3. boxes or route numbers, please!). IMPORTANT: Make sure that may , at our option, charge for ...Mackie Technical Support at 800/898-3211, 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (Pacific Time) to make any liability on the unit have not been defaced or removed. This is required to establish the purchase date and determine whether your return street address (no warranty service. Owner's Manual Quad EQ...
...fails to be performed only at its option, will be the subject of the USA. Pack the product in its authorized service centers may use refurbished parts for service time. 3. boxes or route numbers, please!). IMPORTANT: Make sure that may , at our option, charge for ...Mackie Technical Support at 800/898-3211, 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (Pacific Time) to make any liability on the unit have not been defaced or removed. This is required to establish the purchase date and determine whether your return street address (no warranty service. Owner's Manual Quad EQ...