Mackie Onyx 1620i Owner's Manual
Mackie 16-channel premium analog mixer with firewire owner's manual
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- Page 1 16-Channel Premium Analog Mixer with FireWire O W N E R ' S M A N U A L MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product Onyx 1620i should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling 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 substances that are generally associated with EEE. -
Page 3: Quick Start
Quick Start Set the levels It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing to We realize that you must be really keen set optimal levels. But if you’d like to: Plug in to try out your new mixer. Please read the headphones and turn up the phones knob just a little. -
Page 4: Introduction
• 8 mono channels (mono mic and mono line road-worthy package. inputs) The Onyx 1620i is equipped with eight of our premium • 4 stereo channels (stereo line inputs) precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic preamps. •... - Page 5 Appendix C: Technical information. Appendix D: Rack ear installation. Appendix E: FireWire. Appendix F: Modifications. Need help with your new mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
30. LOW EQ ........... 18 31. AUX SENDS 1-4 ........19 32. PAN ............19 33. MUTE SWITCH AND ALT 3–4 ..... 19 34. –20 AND OL LEDS ........20 35. CHANNEL FADER ........20 36. SOLO ............20 Onyx 1620i... -
Page 7: Hookup Diagrams
A plethora of SRM450v2 powered speakers are strewn across the stage as monitors for the band; they are connected to the aux 1 send jack (in pre-fader mode). A Mackie SRM150 powered speaker is connected to aux send 2 as a monitor for the keyboard player. Aux 2 is set to pre-fader using the Aux 2 pre/post switch in the Aux Master section. - Page 8 3 for the acoustic guitar. Compressors are connected to the insert jacks of channels 4-6 for vocals. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your control room listening. The engineer's headphones are used to monitor levels. Aux 3 is set up to provide the feed to a headphone amplifier and your band's headphones.
- Page 9 Headphones are used to monitor all levels, using a headphone amp with multiple headphones, including one in the voice-over booth. A pair of Mackie HR824mkII powered reference monitors are connected to the left and right control room outputs for careful and accurate monitoring in the control room.
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Page 10: Rear Panel
Onyx 1620i Features Rear Panel 1. POWER CONNECTION 3. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. FireWire is a high-speed two-way interface for Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box connecting digital devices. Two FireWire connectors... -
Page 11: Left/Right Xlr Main Outputs
well as to solo, and add to aux send 1-4. This is routed The aux sends can either be pre or post fader, using the FW/line input selector [23] on channels 15 depending on the position of the pre/post switches [46]. and 16. -
Page 12: Connection Section
The mic inputs 1⁄4" mono (TS) phone plug, wired as follows: will handle any kind of mic level you can toss at them, Tip = Positive (+ or hot) without overloading. Sleeve = Shield or ground Onyx 1620i... -
Page 13: Stereo Line Inputs (Ch. 9-16)
13. LEFT/RIGHT 1/4" MAIN OUTPUTS The line-level inputs of channels 1 and 2 can also accept instrument-level signals if the hi-z switches These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide the [18] are pressed in. This allows you to connect guitars balanced or unbalanced line-level output of the main directly to channels 1 and 2, without the need for a DI mix to an anxiously-waiting world. -
Page 14: Tape Inputs
Then turn it up slowly as you listen carefully. The tape output is the stereo main mix, and it is affected by the main mix level [55]. The output could also be used as an extra set of main outputs for feeding another zone. Onyx 1620i... -
Page 15: Channel Controls
FireWire inputs instead of the analog line inputs. “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 labels on the controls are measured in decibels (dB), so you’ll know what you’re doing... -
Page 16: Hi-Z Switch (Ch. 1 And 2 Only)
Trouble is, adding low EQ also boosts stage rumble, mic handling clunks and breath pops from way-down low. Applying low-cut removes all those problems, so you can add low EQ without blowing your subwoofers. Onyx 1620i... -
Page 17: Phantom Power
20. 48V PHANTOM POWER (Ch. 1–8 only) 22. SEND FIREWIRE PRE/POST Most modern professional condenser mics require Each channel of the mixer can send a FireWire output 48V phantom power, which lets the mixer send low- to your computer or DAW. The FireWire output from current DC voltage to the mic’s electronics through the each channel can be tapped before (pre) or after (post) same wires that carry audio. -
Page 18: High Eq
Use –5 it to add sizzle to cymbals, an –10 –15 overall sense of transparency, or an edge to keyboards, vocals, guitar and bacon frying. Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance or to mask tape hiss. Onyx 1620i... -
Page 19: Aux Sends 1-4
33. MUTE switch and ALT 3–4 These controls allow you to set up to four independent The dual-purpose mute/alt 3-4 switch is a Mackie mixes, typically for running stage monitors or external signature. When Greg was designing our first product, effects processors. -
Page 20: 20 And Ol Leds
Soloed channels are sent to the source mix, which ultimately feeds your control room, phones, and meters. Whenever solo is engaged, all source selections (main mix, alt 3-4, tape, and FireWire) are defeated, to allow the soloed signal to do just that—solo! Onyx 1620i... -
Page 21: Control Room/Phones And Meters
With the Onyx 1620i, the engineer has Side effects to engaging this switch: several choices of what to listen to. This is one of those tricky parts, so buckle up. -
Page 22: Phones Knob
If you forget you’re in solo mode, you can easily be tricked into thinking that something is wrong with your mixer. Hence, the rude solo light. Please forgive its rudeness, it is only trying to help, and wants to be your friend. Onyx 1620i... -
Page 23: Aux Master
The aux sends can either be pre or post fader, depending on the position of the aux pre/post switches [46]. This is usually the knob you turn up when the lead singer glares at you, points at his stage monitor, and sticks his thumb up in the air. -
Page 24: Power Led
Once you have set the level, you can leave it there for the duration of the session or gig. Onyx 1620i... -
Page 25: Destination: Phones, Aux 1-4
53. DESTINATION: PHONES, AUX 1-4 The main mix signals are off with the fader fully down, the “U” marking is unity gain, and fully up provides 10 Push in the phones switch to route the talkback signal dB of additional gain. This additional gain will typically to the headphones. -
Page 26: Appendix A: Service Information
Visit the Support section of our • The power LED should come on if the mixer is website (www.mackie.com) where you will find lots of connected to a suitable live AC mains outlet, useful information such as FAQs, documentation and and the power switch is on. -
Page 27: Appendix B: Connections
“XLR” Connectors • Unbalanced Send/Return circuits. When wired Mackie mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” connectors on as send/return “Y” connector, a 1⁄4" TRS jack all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded or plug is connected tip to signal send (output (earthed) shield, pin 2 wired to the “high”... - Page 28 Using the Send-only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first 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).
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Page 29: Appendix C: Technical Information
Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Noise Characteristics: Attenuation and Crosstalk: Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 150 Ω source @ 1 kHz relative to 0 dBu impedance, 20 to 20 kHz: Main Mix knob down: -85 dBu 60 dB (max) gain: -127 dBu Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged: -88 dBu... - Page 30 19.0 in/ 482.6 mm 1.9 in / 47.7 mm Need help with your mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).
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Page 31: Block Diagram
Block Diagram logic logic afl R afl R afl L afl L aux 4 (post) aux 4 (post) aux 4 (pre) aux 4 (pre) aux 3 (post) aux 3 (post) aux 3 (pre) aux 3 (pre) aux 2 (post) aux 2 (post) aux 2 (pre) aux 2 (pre) aux 1 (post) -
Page 32: Appendix D: Rack Ear Installation
Appendix D: Rack Ear installation instructions The Rack Ear Kit allows the Onyx 1620i mixer to be 3. Remove the eight silver screws as shown below mounted in a standard 19” rack. It will be out of harm’s and hand them off to someone else who will way and the band may continue tearin’... -
Page 33: Appendix E: Firewire
Installation for Windows Vista 1. Connect the FireWire cable from your Onyx 1620i to the computer. 5. Check the box: "Always trust software from 2. Power on your Onyx 1620i, or make sure it is LOUD Technologies Inc. powered on. Owner's Manual... - Page 34 Digital Audio Workstation software of choice, as well as with consumer audio applications such as iTunes ® Windows Media Player. 5. Insert the CD that came with your Onyx 1620i (if you haven't already). 6. Select “Install the software automatically.” Onyx 1620i...
- Page 35 7. Select the “Next” command and the driver 10. The following message confirms that the new software will begin installing. software has been installed successfully and that the found new hardware wizard is complete. 8. When Windows presents you with a warning about the software not having passed Windows testing, select “Continue Anyway.”...
- Page 36 This OS includes the Apple FireWire 2.0 driver. The Onyx 1620i will only work with the 2.0 driver, so if you have an OS before 10.4.11, you will need to check your system for updates from the nice folks at Apple.
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Page 37: Appendix F: Modifications
Appendix F: Modifications The following modifications can be carried out on the Onyx 1620i by an authorized service center. Authorized service centers may be found online at: www.mackie.com/scripts/service_centers/search.asp Please contact our technical support department if you are having trouble finding an authorized service center in your area. - Page 38 Onyx 1620i Track Sheet MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO Onyx 1620i...
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Page 39: Limited Warranty
The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market. - Page 40 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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