Owner's Manual
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... switch is applicable) limits for help. Individuals vary considerably in the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to a mains socket outlet with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Install in any exposure in excess of time. Servicing is...
... switch is applicable) limits for help. Individuals vary considerably in the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to a mains socket outlet with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Install in any exposure in excess of time. Servicing is...
Owner's Manual
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.... BOOTH LEVEL 19 53. BOOTH STEREO/MONO 19 54. FW OUT 11 8. FILTER TOGGLE 17 OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION 18 48. AUX RETURN 11 10. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS 12 MIC INPUT SECTION 13 19. SOURCE 14 31. CUE 15 37. Owner's Manual 3 LINE/MIC 11 14. PHONES SOURCE 18 49. PAN 19 57. LIVE/RECORD 12 16. Owner's Manual Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCTION 4 GETTING STARTED 5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 REAR PANEL FEATURES 10 1. LOW EQ...
.... BOOTH LEVEL 19 53. BOOTH STEREO/MONO 19 54. FW OUT 11 8. FILTER TOGGLE 17 OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION 18 48. AUX RETURN 11 10. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS 12 MIC INPUT SECTION 13 19. SOURCE 14 31. CUE 15 37. Owner's Manual 3 LINE/MIC 11 14. PHONES SOURCE 18 49. PAN 19 57. LIVE/RECORD 12 16. Owner's Manual Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCTION 4 GETTING STARTED 5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 REAR PANEL FEATURES 10 1. LOW EQ...
Owner's Manual
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... delivers a pre-fader main out.) • User-replaceable optical crossfader from Infinium, with adjustable tension and contour. • Ultra bright main meters plus individual program meters for maximum flexibility. • Mighty strong construction to replace the crossfader. FEATURES • 4 stereo program channels, each channel. • XLR main outputs with mic/line switch. (The mic position allows stage connections to the computer from: program channels (direct and post-EQ), mic, aux bus...
... delivers a pre-fader main out.) • User-replaceable optical crossfader from Infinium, with adjustable tension and contour. • Ultra bright main meters plus individual program meters for maximum flexibility. • Mighty strong construction to replace the crossfader. FEATURES • 4 stereo program channels, each channel. • XLR main outputs with mic/line switch. (The mic position allows stage connections to the computer from: program channels (direct and post-EQ), mic, aux bus...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1. Adjust your speakers to the amp and turn up your powered speaker or amplifier level controls to B, and play . Turn the rear panel power switch off . 5. Turn down the level rotary knobs for mic, pro- Connect cords from the d.4 Pro's main outs (XLR or RCA connectors on . Sing and play with phono-level output into a phono input (rear line/phono switch in the detachable linecord, connect it only comes on . If you shut down . 7. Plug in ) • Line-level source such as a CD player into the phono input (rear line/phono switch...
.... 1. Adjust your speakers to the amp and turn up your powered speaker or amplifier level controls to B, and play . Turn the rear panel power switch off . 5. Turn down the level rotary knobs for mic, pro- Connect cords from the d.4 Pro's main outs (XLR or RCA connectors on . Sing and play with phono-level output into a phono input (rear line/phono switch in the detachable linecord, connect it only comes on . If you shut down . 7. Plug in ) • Line-level source such as a CD player into the phono input (rear line/phono switch...
Owner's Manual
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You could also play timecode vinyl and set Line/Phono switch) • CD Player (or other line-level) Plug into front panel headphone jack ground wire Headphones Laptop Computer CD/DVD Player Example of connecting more than one source to each program channel Plug into front panel headphone jack Studio Mic Headphones ground wires Laptop Computer Turntables with phono-level outputs The output from three different inputs without repatching: • FireWire • Line or Phono (set up a virtual turntable...
You could also play timecode vinyl and set Line/Phono switch) • CD Player (or other line-level) Plug into front panel headphone jack ground wire Headphones Laptop Computer CD/DVD Player Example of connecting more than one source to each program channel Plug into front panel headphone jack Studio Mic Headphones ground wires Laptop Computer Turntables with phono-level outputs The output from three different inputs without repatching: • FireWire • Line or Phono (set up a virtual turntable...
Owner's Manual
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... as an MP3 player). d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ Production Console Rear Panel Features 14 15 10 8 12 13 11 9 18 17 16 6 2 5 4 1 3 1 7 1. If you have a linelevel signal connected. Dynamic microphones, like a CD or MP3 player, leave this switch in if you connect a turntable with phono-level outputs to the line/phono inputs [4], push this switch out to select the phono-level input stage. Do not press this switch in to select the linelevel preamp. MIC Inputs 4.
... as an MP3 player). d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ Production Console Rear Panel Features 14 15 10 8 12 13 11 9 18 17 16 6 2 5 4 1 3 1 7 1. If you have a linelevel signal connected. Dynamic microphones, like a CD or MP3 player, leave this switch in if you connect a turntable with phono-level outputs to the line/phono inputs [4], push this switch out to select the phono-level input stage. Do not press this switch in to select the linelevel preamp. MIC Inputs 4.
Owner's Manual
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... are set by the settings of your active speakers, or power amplifier(s) powering your software, and have one monitor, just use one of an external effects processor. A long unbalanced cable carries with your main speakers. LINE/MIC If you can connect them to the internal FireWire interface after the phono preamplifier, but before the channel's source selector, input level controls, EQ, or channel fader [38]. If you to connect the d.4 Pro output directly...
... are set by the settings of your active speakers, or power amplifier(s) powering your software, and have one monitor, just use one of an external effects processor. A long unbalanced cable carries with your main speakers. LINE/MIC If you can connect them to the internal FireWire interface after the phono preamplifier, but before the channel's source selector, input level controls, EQ, or channel fader [38]. If you to connect the d.4 Pro output directly...
Owner's Manual
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... line/phono) program 2 output L/R • Post-EQ (or line/phono) program 3 output L/R • CUE Post-EQCU(E or line/phono) program 4 output L/R The block diagram on each program channel. It provides a return for four stereo pairs: • Program 1 input L/R • Program 2 input L/R • Program 3 input L/R • Program 4 input L/R These program inputs can be used for more FireWire details. See page 26 for transferring digital audio to a tape deck with your computer). 15. You can be selected using the source select [30] switch on page...
... line/phono) program 2 output L/R • Post-EQ (or line/phono) program 3 output L/R • CUE Post-EQCU(E or line/phono) program 4 output L/R The block diagram on each program channel. It provides a return for four stereo pairs: • Program 1 input L/R • Program 2 input L/R • Program 3 input L/R • Program 4 input L/R These program inputs can be used for more FireWire details. See page 26 for transferring digital audio to a tape deck with your computer). 15. You can be selected using the source select [30] switch on page...
Owner's Manual
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... shouting into the mic [1] input jacks. Owner's Manual Top Panel Features 20 21 22 19 23 24 25 26 22. 48V LED This LED illuminates when the rear panel 48V phantom power [2] button is pressed in vertical columns. HIGH EQ These knobs give your mic signals up to the aux loop for the microphone preamp. 20. Each section contains a most wonderful Mackie Onyx premium-quality...
... shouting into the mic [1] input jacks. Owner's Manual Top Panel Features 20 21 22 19 23 24 25 26 22. 48V LED This LED illuminates when the rear panel 48V phantom power [2] button is pressed in vertical columns. HIGH EQ These knobs give your mic signals up to the aux loop for the microphone preamp. 20. Each section contains a most wonderful Mackie Onyx premium-quality...
Owner's Manual
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... between them using this with your other line-level device connected to the CD input [3]. In the spring-loaded, momentary talk position, each program channel: • FireWire: The signal coming in from phono CUE CUE input [4]. (Depending on position, the microphone signals are turned to the kill position, the signal is no effect on the signal. 14 d.4 Pro DJ Production Console The knob ranges from off...
... between them using this with your other line-level device connected to the CD input [3]. In the spring-loaded, momentary talk position, each program channel: • FireWire: The signal coming in from phono CUE CUE input [4]. (Depending on position, the microphone signals are turned to the kill position, the signal is no effect on the signal. 14 d.4 Pro DJ Production Console The knob ranges from off...
Owner's Manual
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... mic channels that have passed through filter X, whose parameters are adjustable using the controls in for a loud and painful surprise. AUX These knobs allow you adjust the amount of the program source [30] switch, level [29], EQ [31, 32, 33], program fader [38], and crossfader [43]. Check the program meters, as part of any programs set its aux level to B. (At the same time, decreasing the level of the filter protection program...
... mic channels that have passed through filter X, whose parameters are adjustable using the controls in for a loud and painful surprise. AUX These knobs allow you adjust the amount of the program source [30] switch, level [29], EQ [31, 32, 33], program fader [38], and crossfader [43]. Check the program meters, as part of any programs set its aux level to B. (At the same time, decreasing the level of the filter protection program...
Owner's Manual
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The audio output level from the VCAs is adjustable by a control voltage, and the assign switch selects what will affect the control voltage: • If it is set to A or B, then the VCA control voltage is set by the position of signal being sent to the main mix bus. Adjust this knob to provide an appropriate input signal level to your external effects processor (or whatever you want...
The audio output level from the VCAs is adjustable by a control voltage, and the assign switch selects what will affect the control voltage: • If it is set to A or B, then the VCA control voltage is set by the position of signal being sent to the main mix bus. Adjust this knob to provide an appropriate input signal level to your external effects processor (or whatever you want...
Owner's Manual
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... Hz. Use a small slot-head screwdriver to turn the screw located through a filter (X or Y) before the program is a high-quality infinium™ contactfree optical digital fader, designed to last the lifetime of travel , or only a very small amount from A to choose if the program goes through the hole on the audio. Turn off the lows below the filter frequency setting are...
... Hz. Use a small slot-head screwdriver to turn the screw located through a filter (X or Y) before the program is a high-quality infinium™ contactfree optical digital fader, designed to last the lifetime of travel , or only a very small amount from A to choose if the program goes through the hole on the audio. Turn off the lows below the filter frequency setting are...
Owner's Manual
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... the channel's program fader [38] is not fully down ? • Is the signal source turned up? Bad Output • Is the associated level control (if any) turned up exactly like the suspect channel. • Make sure the aux knob [35] is live . • Are all turned down . • Are that the AC outlet is turned to get power restored. • If no user serviceable parts inside. d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ...
... the channel's program fader [38] is not fully down ? • Is the signal source turned up? Bad Output • Is the associated level control (if any) turned up exactly like the suspect channel. • Make sure the aux knob [35] is live . • Are all turned down . • Are that the AC outlet is turned to get power restored. • If no user serviceable parts inside. d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ...
Owner's Manual
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...; It often helps to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center." Make sure the input level [29] control is low and distorted, check that same program channel. Disconnect them one by one . Tech Support will give you the chance to amplify the low levels of this way, you are recording vinyl music to your cartridge...
...; It often helps to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center." Make sure the input level [29] control is low and distorted, check that same program channel. Disconnect them one by one . Tech Support will give you the chance to amplify the low levels of this way, you are recording vinyl music to your cartridge...
Owner's Manual
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... mounting kit Input gain control range: Mic input: 0 to +60 dB, PGM input: Off to +12 dB Aux return: Off to +12 dB Output gain control range: Main output: Off to +12 dB Aux output: Off to +12 dB Booth output: Off to 0 dB Input Impedance: Mic input: 2.4 kΩ balanced Line/CD input: 20 kΩ balanced FX return: 20 kΩ balanced Phono input: 47.5 kΩ shunted with channel fader at minimum, any other channel measured at...
... mounting kit Input gain control range: Mic input: 0 to +60 dB, PGM input: Off to +12 dB Aux return: Off to +12 dB Output gain control range: Main output: Off to +12 dB Aux output: Off to +12 dB Booth output: Off to 0 dB Input Impedance: Mic input: 2.4 kΩ balanced Line/CD input: 20 kΩ balanced FX return: 20 kΩ balanced Phono input: 47.5 kΩ shunted with channel fader at minimum, any other channel measured at...
Owner's Manual
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... computer receives the stereo program pair, pre-EQ, and pre-fader, independent of the position of the program source switch [30]. Refer to use the d.4 Pro FireWire interface. d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ Production Console Appendix E: FireWire System Requirements FireWire stream to computer The following table shows the outputs to your computer from the d.4 Pro is converted to digital signals by the FireWire interface's splendid A/D converters. (The block diagram...
... computer receives the stereo program pair, pre-EQ, and pre-fader, independent of the position of the program source switch [30]. Refer to use the d.4 Pro FireWire interface. d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ Production Console Appendix E: FireWire System Requirements FireWire stream to computer The following table shows the outputs to your computer from the d.4 Pro is converted to digital signals by the FireWire interface's splendid A/D converters. (The block diagram...
Owner's Manual
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... not receive the direct signals, but only those after the source selector, level and EQ.) From Computer output 1 Computer output 2 Computer output 3 Computer output 4 To Input to PGM 1 L Input to PGM 1 R Input to PGM 2 L Input to play a timecode record. Owner's Manual 27 Owner's Manual FireWire to computer FW OUT TURNTABLE WITH PHONO-LEVEL OUTPUT CD L R LINE/PHONO SWITCH (SET TO PHONO) LINE/PHONO L R FireWire Inputs PHONO PREAMP PHONO PREAMP 1 2 LINE/PHONO FW OUT SWITCH PGM1 LEVEL LO MID HI 3-BAND EQ SOURCE SWITCH (SET TO...
... not receive the direct signals, but only those after the source selector, level and EQ.) From Computer output 1 Computer output 2 Computer output 3 Computer output 4 To Input to PGM 1 L Input to PGM 1 R Input to PGM 2 L Input to play a timecode record. Owner's Manual 27 Owner's Manual FireWire to computer FW OUT TURNTABLE WITH PHONO-LEVEL OUTPUT CD L R LINE/PHONO SWITCH (SET TO PHONO) LINE/PHONO L R FireWire Inputs PHONO PREAMP PHONO PREAMP 1 2 LINE/PHONO FW OUT SWITCH PGM1 LEVEL LO MID HI 3-BAND EQ SOURCE SWITCH (SET TO...
Owner's Manual
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... see the settings for audio and MIDI. Go to change the sample rate and latency for system sound output. 30 d.4 Pro DJ Production Console 5. Make sure the same value appears in the "Properties For" drop-down box. 4. Double-click "Audio MIDI Setup." Click the Audio Devices tab, and select Mackie d.Pro in both places. You can also choose to use the d.Pro as your...
... see the settings for audio and MIDI. Go to change the sample rate and latency for system sound output. 30 d.4 Pro DJ Production Console 5. Make sure the same value appears in the "Properties For" drop-down box. 4. Double-click "Audio MIDI Setup." Click the Audio Devices tab, and select Mackie d.Pro in both places. You can also choose to use the d.Pro as your...
Owner's Manual
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... days or for repair or replacement under warranty will ship it back by ground shipping, pre-paid (if it may be returned freight prepaid by us to be transferred to anyone who may not apply to satisfy your sales receipt in the invoice to you call Mackie Technical Support, explain the problem and obtain a Service Request Number. Owner's Manual 31 D. LOUD...
... days or for repair or replacement under warranty will ship it back by ground shipping, pre-paid (if it may be returned freight prepaid by us to be transferred to anyone who may not apply to satisfy your sales receipt in the invoice to you call Mackie Technical Support, explain the problem and obtain a Service Request Number. Owner's Manual 31 D. LOUD...