Features - Mackie PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXERS WITH FX AND USB I/O PROFX16 Owner's Manual

Features

• Professional 4•Bus live sound mixer with
onboard effects and USB I/O
• Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps
with +50 dB gain range
• Dedicated inline compression for critical inputs
• 32-bit RMFX
™
reverbs, choruses and delays
• Precision 7-band graphic EQ for tuning mains
and monitors
• USB I/O for recording shows and music
playback via Mac or PC
• Stream subgroups 1-2 or main L/R to your
computer for recording
• Stereo USB/tape I/O with input level
control to mains
• Convenient USB return to stereo channel
for implementation of EQ, auxes and more
• 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange on mono
channels
• Multiple high-headroom line inputs
• Individual channel mute switches and overload
(OL) indicators
• 18 dB/octave 100 Hz low cut filters on all mic
channels
• Inserts on mono mic/line channels for
connecting outboard processors
• 60mm faders for input channels, subgroups and
mains
• 48V phantom power with LED for use with
condenser mics
• FX mute button also controllable via footswitch
• Break switch mutes all channels for music
playback between sets
• Control room / headphone outputs with rotary
level control
• Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced
1/4-inch main outputs
• Rack-mountable design using optional rack
ears [ProFX16]
• Rugged steel chassis
• Switching multi-voltage power supply for
worldwide use
• Includes Tracktion 3
Software for Mac or PC
processor with 16 "Gig-Ready"
Music Production
™
How To Use This Manual
The first pages after the table of contents are the
hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for your
ProFX16 or ProFX22.
Next is a detailed tour of the entire mixer. The
descriptions are divided into sections, just as your mixer
is organized into distinct zones:
• Rear Panel Connections: The AC input, power
switch and USB I/O.
• Front Panel Connection Section and Channel
Controls: The upper section, where you
connect microphones, guitars, etc and the
channel strips where you adjust and control
each channel.
• Front Panel Additional Inputs & Outputs:
The upper section, where you connect
loudspeakers, headphones, CD player, etc.
• Master Controls: The section on the right, with
graphic EQ, Stereo Effect Processor and main
level controls.
Throughout these sections you'll find illustrations
with each feature numbered and described in nearby
paragraphs.
This icon marks infor mation that is critically
important or unique to the mixer. For your own
good, read them and remember them.
This icon will lead you to some explanations of
features and practical tips.
Appendices
Appendix A: Service Information
• Troubleshooting
• Repair
Appendix B: Connections
• XLR Connectors
• 1/4" TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks
• 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks
• RCA Plugs and Jacks
• TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks
Appendix C: Technical Information
• Specifications
• Dimensions
• Block Diagram
• Track Sheet
Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets
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