Mackie PPM1008, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...FOOT SWITCH FX OUTPUT POWER 4 OHMS 800 WATTS PEAK PER CH MINIMUM LOAD 4 OHMS PER CHANNEL 2 X 800W PROFESSIONAL POWERED MIXER 2 X 800W PROFESSIONAL POWERED MIXER PPM1008 8 Channel 2 x 800 W Professiona...

Page 2: ...ON Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules 20 This apparatus does not exceed th...

Page 3: ...ad the safety instructions on page 2 and this page first Setup The PPM1008 powered mixer is designed to be easy to operate and to be set up quickly Place the powered mixer in a position where it is ea...

Page 4: ...on 24 built in Running Man 32 bit effects with input gain tap delay and footswitch mute unmute Independent 9 band graphic EQs with constant Q filters on main and monitor outputs Tape CD stereo RCA out...

Page 5: ...MAIN OUTPUTS 15 20 POWER AMP INPUTS 15 CHANNEL CONTROLS 21 MON 1 17 22 FX MON 2 17 23 HIGH EQ 17 24 MID EQ LEVEL CH 1 TO 6 17 25 MID EQ FREQUENCY CH 1 TO 6 17 26 HIGH MID EQ LEVEL CH 7 AND 8 17 27 LO...

Page 6: ...each channel allow you to set up a stage monitor mix that is independent of the main mix C300z passive speakers are connected to the speaker level power output of the powered mixer and they play the m...

Page 7: ...onitor 1 mix on ch B C300z passive speakers are connected to the channel A speaker level power output of the powered mixer and they play the main mono mix to your audience C300z passive stage monitors...

Page 8: ...control the mics and iPod The power amp mode switch is set to play the stereo main mix in the C300z passive speakers connected to the speaker level power outputs Passive subwoofers are powered by an a...

Page 9: ...nitors are connected to the channel B speaker level power output of the powered mixer These play the stage monitor mix 2 to your performers C300z passive stage monitors are connected to the channel A...

Page 10: ...e mixer whenever you feel that this would be a safe thing to do Half way through a heavy metal guitar solo might not be such a good time As a general guide you should turn on your mixer first before a...

Page 11: ...em on the other Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Channel A is the monitor 1 mix and channel B is the monitor 2 mix In this setup the internal power amplifiers are powering two independent passive stage monitor sys...

Page 12: ...y controlled by the phantom 46 switch on the front panel The phantom power for all channels is turned on and off together Patchbay section This is where you plug in things such as microphones line lev...

Page 13: ...lug single ended unbalanced micro phones or ribbon mics into the mic input jacks if phantom power is on Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic XLR input jacks with phantom power on unless you kno...

Page 14: ...levels are adjusted This is known as pre fader If they want more me and less Keith you can turn up their channel s FX mon 2 control and turn down Keith s If you were using monitor 1 to feed the stage...

Page 15: ...ive subwoofer or directly to a powered subwoofer Whatever adjustments you make to the main mix will affect this output below 100 Hz The main mix still plays the full frequency range this sub output is...

Page 16: ...EQ has shelving high shelving low peaking lo mid and hi mid U like Unity gain Mackie mixers have a U symbol on almost every level control It stands for unity gain meaning no change in signal level The...

Page 17: ...will occasionally need that But if you max the EQ on every channel you ll get mix mush Equalize subtly and use the left sides of the knobs cut as well as the right boost If you find yourself repeatedl...

Page 18: ...nce the channels appropriately for the song 29 LOW EQ The low EQ provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut below 80 Hz The circuit is flat no boost or cut at the center detent position This frequency repre...

Page 19: ...s off then the input output For example an input signal level of 5 dBu results in an output level of 5 dBu The diagonal line from lower left to upper right represents x y that is input output At the m...

Page 20: ...oost or cut The adjustment of one slider has minimal effect on adjacent bands for all settings of the slider levels There s always some effect on adjacent bands to avoid too much variation or ripple b...

Page 21: ...ter 0 dB position The frequency bands are 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k and 16 kHz The EQ section comes after the monitor 1 level 43 and just before the monitor 1 meter 45 Therefore as you adjust the EQ...

Page 22: ...king The LED will pulse in time with how much the limiter is being used in the signal path If the limiter LEDs come on and stay on for more than a second or two it means the power supply has overheate...

Page 23: ...FX memory after about one second When the powered mixer is turned on the FX section will load up the last used preset 53 PRESET SELECTOR TAP DELAY and LED Rotate this endless control to select one of...

Page 24: ...lem stays with the same speaker check the speaker wiring or any speaker fuses Unplug anything from the main line level outputs or other line level outputs such as the sub out FX mon 2 send or mon 1 se...

Page 25: ...wn adapter for a stereo microphone adapter Y two cables out of a female 1 4 TRS jack to two male XLR plugs one for the Right signal and one for the Left Unbalanced Send Return circuits When wired as s...

Page 26: ...als in one connector See Figure E The sleeve is the common ground earth for both signals The send from the mixer to the external unit is carried on the tip and the return from the unit to the mixer is...

Page 27: ...or 1 15 dB 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k and 16 kHz Connections Mic input XLR balanced Line mono input 1 4 TRS balanced Line stereo input 1 4 TRS unbalanced Preamp main outputs 1 4 TRS balanced Monitor o...

Page 28: ...cycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous sub...

Page 29: ...witches are shown in their default out position The train now leaving platform 3 is the 10 30 to Upton Park LO MID 80 100 8K 12K HI Comp Efx Global phantom power phtm phtm Efx 100Hz Low Pass Main Sub...

Page 30: ...d reflections that would be found in a very large stone walled house of worship Gives amazing depth to choirs wind instruments organs and soft acoustic guitars 12 Gated Reverb This preset incorporates...

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