Mackie ProFX8v2, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL LINE HI Z 48V MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE...

Page 2: ...rference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer...

Page 3: ...ve or studio applications Includes user friendly Tracktion recording software Rugged Roadworthy Design Legendary Built Like A Tank design Solid steel chassis protects your investment Tough ABS side pr...

Page 4: ...ou set up the ProFXv2 mixer quickly 1 Turn down all knobs except the channel EQ and pan knobs and set all the faders fully down 2 Set all channel EQ knobs pan knobs and the graphic EQ sliders at their...

Page 5: ...inputs SRM450v3 powered speakers are connected to the left and right main output Two of these speakers are also set up as stage monitors and connect to the mixer s monitor output via a graphic EQ The...

Page 6: ...to mon send 1 via a headphone amp are available for the talent to utilize when tracking A desktop computer connects to the USB port to record the 2 channel main mix to the DAW as well as play back tw...

Page 7: ...mps in your speakers ProFXv2 Rear Panel Features 1 2 4 3 3 USB Input Output The built in USB interface allows for some powerful and flexible routing It is a 2x2 interface allowing you to record two st...

Page 8: ...eering Society XLR Balanced Wiring Pin 1 Shield ground Pin 2 Positive or hot Pin 3 Negative or cold The main L R XLR outputs are located on the rear panel of the ProFX8v2 and ProFX12v2 and on the fron...

Page 9: ...c input jacks if phantom power is on Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic input jacks with phantom power on unless you know for certain it is safe to do so 6 Line Hi Z Switch ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2...

Page 10: ...EEVE TIP RING RING TIP SLEEVE RING SLEEVE TIP TIP SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE 9 Insert These unbalanced 1 4 jacks are for connecting serial effects processors such as compressors equalizers de essers or filters...

Page 11: ...3 4 and 5 6 ProFX12v2 Channels 5 6 and 7 8 ProFX16v2 Channels 9 10 and 11 12 ProFX22v2 Channels 15 16 and 17 18 ProFX30v2 Channels 23 24 and 25 26 For stereo channels no mic input the gain control aff...

Page 12: ...1kHz 10kHz 20kHz 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 14 Mid EQ 15 Freq ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 The mono channels employ a semi parametric mid sweep EQ The gain up to 15 dB of boost or cut is set via the mid EQ an...

Page 13: ...gh This should be avoided as distortion will occur If the OL LED comes on regularly check that the gain control is set correctly for your input device and that the channel EQ is not set with too much...

Page 14: ...dditional 10 dB should you need to boost a section of a song If you find that the overall level is too quiet or too loud with the level near unity check that the gain control is set correctly 23 25 23...

Page 15: ...tput is about 2 dBu If the input reaches 10 dBu then the output is 3 dBu Notice the shapely curve of the soft knee between the diagonal slope of x y and the compressor slope of 6 1 the compression rat...

Page 16: ...act copy of what goes into the internal FX processor being the careful mix of all channels whose aux FX control is turned to more than minimum The processed output of the internal FX does not come out...

Page 17: ...volume is controlled with the phones knob right above the mon fader ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2 the cr phones knob right above the main mix fader ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 Whenever a solo switch is engage...

Page 18: ...monitors from nearby microphones This only affects the monitor 1 output 41 EQ In Bypass Switch This switch allows you to quickly engage or disengage the stereo graphic EQ This may be used for quick c...

Page 19: ...the meters You can get a good mix with peaks flashing anywhere between 20 and 10 dB on the meters Most amplifiers clip at about 10 dBu and some recorders aren t so forgiving either For best real world...

Page 20: ...with a footswitch ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2 ProFX16v2 and ProFX22v2 ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 44 45 46 47 49 48 50 44 Aux Masters These provide overall control over the aux mon and aux FX levels just be...

Page 21: ...light if the signal coming into the stereo return inputs is too high and this may cause distortion due to overloading The OL LED comes before the stereo return fader so the fader has no effect in your...

Page 22: ...X send are not affected If there is no sound coming out of the system be sure to check this switch first It is possible to play the stereo RCA tape inputs in the main stereo mix or play audio coming i...

Page 23: ...de the entire drum mix with two faders subs 1 and 2 If you engage just one assign to main mix button per group left or right the signal sent to the main mix fader will be the same level as the sub out...

Page 24: ...t up exactly like the suspect channel Is phantom power required for your microphone BadOutput Is the main level turned up Are the EQs set to reasonable levels Are any aux returns maxed out Unplug anyt...

Page 25: ...Support and select Locate a Service Center Service for ProFXv2 Series mixers living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors If you do not have access to our web...

Page 26: ...Channel Insert Return 10 k All other inputs 20 k Tape out 1 k Phones out 25 All other outputs 120 Unbalanced 240 Balanced 1 ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2 2 ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 Equalization ProFX8v2 Pr...

Page 27: ...3 8 in 97 mm Width 18 7 in 475 mm Depth 16 0 in 407 mm Weight 13 0 lb 5 9 kg ProFX22v2 Height 3 8 in 97 mm Width 25 1 in 639 mm Depth 16 0 in 407 mm Weight 18 0 lb 8 2 kg ProFX30v2 Height 3 8 in 97 mm...

Page 28: ...X30v2 28 ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2 ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 ProFX8v2 and ProFX12v2 Dimensions LINE HI Z 11 4 290 14 1 358 3 6 91 Weight 7 1 lb 3 2 kg 48V MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 14...

Page 29: ...Owner s Manual 29 Owner s Manual ProFX16v2 Dimensions POWER USB REVISION SERIALNUMBER AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 18 7 475 16 0 407 3 8 97 Weight 13 0 lb 5 9 kg...

Page 30: ...ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2 ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 30 ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2 ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 ProFX22v2 Dimensions 25 1 639 16 0 407 3 8 97 WEIGHT 18 0 lb 8 2 kg...

Page 31: ...Owner s Manual 31 Owner s Manual ProFX30v2 Dimensions 33 6 853 16 6 422 3 8 97 WEIGHT 25 0 lb 11 4 kg...

Page 32: ...FX Mute active FX to Main L R Fader OL Global 48v Switch LED to from 7 Band EQ Tape Out Left FX Mon FX Mon Low Cut In Mic L R Gain HPF 100 Hz Mic Gain 0 50dB Stereo Channels 7 8 ProFX8 9 12 ProFX12 U...

Page 33: ...el Preset select FX Preset Display Footswitch Sig OL Global 48v Switch LED to from Graphic EQ Only on Mon 1 To Mon 2 FX Mon 2 Mon 1 FX Mon 2 Mon 1 HPF In bypass Mic HPF 100Hz Mic Gain 0 50dB Solo Logi...

Page 34: ...D to from Graphic EQ Only on Mon 1 To Mon 2 FX Mon 2 Mon 1 FX Mon 2 Mon 1 HPF In bypass Mic HPF 100Hz Mic Gain 0 50dB Solo Logic PFL Solo USB Out FX send FX 1 Bypass Logic In FX 1 Out L Out R Main R M...

Page 35: ...Owner s Manual 35 Owner s Manual Track Sheet Mono Channels...

Page 36: ...ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2 ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 36 ProFX8v2 ProFX12v2 ProFX16v2 ProFX22v2 ProFX30v2 Track Sheet Comp Stereo Channels...

Page 37: ...Owner s Manual 37 Owner s Manual Track Sheet Master Section...

Page 38: ...ated with a metal plate Its sound is characterized by lots of early reflections and no pre delay Perfect for thickening percussive instruments such as a snare drum or tight vocal arrangements 08 Cathe...

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