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Mackie 1640 Owner's Manual

Premium analog mixer w/ perkins eq & firewire option
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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 1. Read these instuctions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. 0008669 Rev. A 5/04 ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4 The Onyx 1640 is equipped with sixteen of our new premium precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps. Mackie is renowned for the high-quality mic preamps used in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pre’s are...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    That’s it for the “Getting Started” section. Next comes the “Hookup” section that shows you some typical ways that you might use the Onyx 1640 in real applications. After that, you can take the grand tour of the mixer, with descriptions of every knob, button, input, and output.

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    (play) (record) Headphones 16 Channels + L/R Mix Laptop Computer Onyx 1640 Live Mix and Multitrack Recording This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can do a live multitrack recording using the RECORDING OUTs or the op- tional FireWire card. Electric Guitar...
  • Page 7 Control Room The RECORDING OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control but before the EQ controls and channel INSERTS. Onyx 1640 Multitrack Recording in a Studio (Tracking) Bass Guitar Electric Guitar FIREWIRE...
  • Page 8 SUB 1-4 OUT. These are connected to the analog audio interface to your DAW or laptop. A 2-track return is provided by the DAW (or laptop) to the TAPE IN on the Onyx 1640 for playback of the master mix. Onyx 1640 Computer Recording...
  • Page 9 Two tracks can be returned to the Onyx from the computer for playback monitoring in the Control Room Outputs, or mixdown to two tracks at the TAPE OUT. The six AUX SENDS provide six sepa- rate mono headphone mixes to the talent. Onyx 1640 Recording with FireWire to a Laptop Electric Guitar FIREWIRE...

  • Page 10: Channel Strips

    Onyx 1640 Features Channel Strips All sixteen channels on the Onyx 1640 look alike and function identically with the following exception: Channels 1 and 2 have high-impedance instrument 75Hz inputs in addition to the mic and line in- 18dB/OCT puts so you can connect a guitar directly HI - Z to the mixer.
  • Page 11 Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie collaborator. This “neo-classic” design provides the sweet musicality of the British EQ sound, while still maintaining 15 dB of boost and cut with optimum Q and minimum phase shift (in other words, it gives you plenty of control and is pleasing to the ear!).
  • Page 12 “U” marking, on up to 10 dB of addi- tional gain. “U” Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every level control. This “U” stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in signal level. Once you have adjusted the input signal to line-level, you can set every control at “U”...
  • Page 13 RECORD- ING OUTS come before the ASSIGN switches. The Onyx 1640 is what we call a “true 4-bus mixer.” Each channel can be assigned or unassigned to any of the subgroups without affecting the other subgroups or settings within the channel, and each subgroup has its own master fader and dedicated output.

  • Page 14: Talkback Section

    [30], the AUX 1-4 outputs [62], the AUX 5-6 outputs, or the SUB 1-4 outputs [60]. A talkback microphone is built into the Onyx 1640, or you have the option of con- necting an external microphone at the TALKBACK MIC XLR [51] connector on the rear panel, which may be preferable in live or noisy situations.
  • Page 15 “Engineers who fry their ears, fi nd them- selves with short careers.” The Onyx 1640’s peak meters are made up of two columns of twelve LEDs, with three colors to indicate different ranges of signal level, traffi c light style. They range from –30 at the bottom, to 0 in the middle, to +20...
  • Page 16 0dB=0dBu choose from. CLIP Thanks to the Onyx 1640’s wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with peaks fl ashing anywhere between –20 and +10 dB on the meters. Most am- plifi...

  • Page 17: Auxiliary Section

    (Aux 1/2, Aux 3/4), which can be very limiting if you want to provide three monitor sends and one effects send, for example. The Onyx 1640 allows you to assign the pre/post function for each AUX...
  • Page 18 AUX MASTERS SENDS RETURNS POST SOLO TO AUX 5 POST SOLO TO AUX 6 POST SEND SOLO POST MAIN SUBS SOLO POST SUBS SOLO 1 - 2 PHONES 3 - 4 ONLY POST SOLO SUB ASSIGN MAIN MIX MAIN MIX MAIN MIX MAIN MIX POWER...
  • Page 19 RIGHT buttons. The signal will be sent to both sides. This LED performs one function—it lets you know when the Onyx 1640 is turned on and ready to go! The MAIN MIX fader controls the output level just before the MAIN OUTPUTS (1/4" and XLR) [52/54] and the TAPE OUTPUTS [58].

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA , USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2004 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.: "MACKIE", "ONYX", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •...
  • Page 21 Here are three ways you use the INSERT jacks: MONO PLUG Direct out with no signal interruption to master. Insert only to first “click.” MONO PLUG Direct out with signal interruption to master. Insert all the way in to the second “click.” STEREO PLUG For use as an effects loop.
  • Page 22 TASCAM standard pinout for analog signal connections (the same standard used on the ana- log cards for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). The signal at the RECORDING OUTS comes just after the input GAIN control, and before the Low-Cut switch, INSERT jacks, and EQ.
  • Page 23 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA , USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2004 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.: "MACKIE", "ONYX", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •...

  • Page 24: Appendix A: Service Information

    If the POWER LED is not illuminated, and you are certain that the AC outlet is live, it will be necessary to have your Onyx 1640 serviced. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer to “Repair” at the end of this section to fi...
  • Page 25 Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distribu- tors. If your Onyx 1640 needs service, follow these instructions: Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please. Call Tech Support at 1-800-898-3211, 7 am to 5 pm PST, to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number.

  • Page 26: Appendix B: Connections

    Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Channels 1-16 use 3-pin female XLR connectors on the MIC inputs. They are wired as follows, according to stan- dards specifi ed by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). SHIELD COLD SHIELD COLD XLR Balanced Wiring: Pin 1 = Shield Pin 2 = Hot (+) Pin 3 = Cold (–)

  • Page 27: Mults And "Y"S

    RETURN from processor If you insert a 1/4" TS (mono) plug only partially (to the fi rst click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer).
  • Page 28 DB25 Connectors The RECORDING OUTS on the back of the Onyx 1640 provide balanced direct outputs for channels 1-16 on two female DB25 connectors. These connectors are pin-for-pin compatible with the analog (not TDIF) DB25 connectors found on TASCAM DTRS recorders, which has become an industry standard for many professional audio manufacturers.

  • Page 29: Appendix C: Technical Info

    Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 1640 Specifi cations Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz +0, –3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz Mic Input to Main Output (@ +4 dBu) THD: <...
  • Page 30 Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifi cations at any time without notice. “Mackie.”, “Onyx,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
  • Page 31 Onyx 1640 Block Diagram...

  • Page 32: Appendix D: Rotopod Instructions

    Appendix D: Rotopod Instructions The Pod section of the Onyx 1640 mixer can be fi tted in three different orientations to suit your preference: From the factory, the Pod section has the input and output connections at the rear of the mixer. If you rack mount it, this will take up 14 rack spaces.
  • Page 33 Undo the four screws and remove the metal escape hatch (not needed for the rear mounting position). Keep the screws and the plate safe. Make sure that nothing accidentally falls inside the mixer. Pet rodents like nothing better than to nibble on electrical connections and build nests inside, so be warned.

  • Page 34: Tools Required

    Rack Mounting the Onyx 1640 The Rack Ear brackets supplied with the Onyx 1640 allow the mixer to be mounted in a standard 19" rack. The mixer will take up 14 rack spaces in its normal Pod po- sition, and you should allow an extra 1 or 2 rack spaces above to make your connections.
  • Page 35 C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be performed only at the factory (see D below) OR at an Authorized Mackie Service Center (see E below). Unauthorized service, repairs, or modifi cation will void this warranty. To obtain repairs under warranty, you must have a copy of your sales receipt from the authorized Mackie dealer where you bought the product.
  • Page 36 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...

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