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16-Channel Premium Analog Mixer SUBGROUPS A LT E R N AT E F I R E W I R E A S S I G N M E N T S LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE FW 1 FW 2 FW 3 FW 4...
(service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. Onyx 1640i 20. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Quick Start We realize that you must be really keen to try out your new mixer. Please read the safety instructions on page 2, then have a look through some of the features and details in this manual. Setup Use the mixer in a nice clean and dry environment, free from dryer lint and dust bunnies.
"Planet-Earth" switching power supply for worldwide use Onyx 1640i Deep FireWire Integration The Onyx 1640i is the fl agship mixer of the series, boasting a full 16x16 FireWire interface, allowing for something that a DAW could never do alone: A true tape-style mixdown.
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Appendix D: Rotopod instructions. Appendix E: FireWire. Appendix F: Modifi cations. Need help with your new mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Sup- port to fi nd: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with...
FW button ( ) to send main mix to computer via FireWire channels 15 and 16 dock connects to the tape input. Headphones ® Owner's Manual Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers (Stage Monitors) Aux Send 1 SRM150 Powered Monitor for keyboard player...
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3 for your acoustic guitar. Compressors are connected to inserts 6-8 for your vocals. A stereo compressor is connected to the main inserts. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your control room listening. The engineer's headphones are used to monitor levels.
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Compressors are connected to inserts 3 and 4 for your vocals. An additional stereo compressor is connected to the main inserts. Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your control room listening. The engineer's headphones are used to monitor levels.
As a general guide, you should turn on your mixer fi rst, before any external power amplifi ers or powered speakers, and turn it off last. This will reduce the possibilities of any turn-on, or turn-off thumps in your speakers. Onyx 1640i INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT...
4. MIC INPUTS This is a female XLR connector, that accepts a balanced microphone input from almost any type of microphone. The microphone preamps feature our Onyx design, with higher fi delity and headroom rivaling any standalone mic preamp on the market today. The XLR inputs are wired as follows: Pin 1 = Shield or ground Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot)
(graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter), or directly to the inputs of the main amplifi er. Onyx 1640i 11. MONO OUT This 1/4" TRS output connector provides a balanced or unbalanced line-level signal that is a combination of the left and right main out [10] signals (L+R).
TASCAM standard pinout for analog signal connections (the same standard used on the previous generation Onyx 1640 and other legendary Mackie products). The signal at the Recording Outs comes from one of two places: (1) with the FireWire Send button [27] in...
“U” like Unity gain HIGH HIGH 12kHz 12kHz Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every level control. It stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in FREQ FREQ signal level. The labels on the controls are measured in...
Another way to consider low-cut’s function is that it actually adds fl exibility during live performances. With the addition of low-cut, you can safely use low equalization on vocals. Many times, bass shelving EQ can really benefi t voices. Trouble is, adding low EQ also boosts stage rumble, mic handling clunks and breath pops from way-down low.
Aux Sends 1-6 [19] are line-level outputs, and are used if you want to connect external processors, powered stage monitors, or external power amps with passive stage monitors. Aux Returns 1-4 [18] are line-level inputs, typically used to return the output from external processors back to the main mix.
The Onyx 1640i is what we call a "true 4-bus mixer." Each channel may 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.
But what if the engineer needs to hear something other than the main mix in the control room or headphones? With the Onyx 1640i, the engineer has several choices of what to listen to. This is one of those tricky parts, so buckle up.
Onyx 1640i 3. If you have tape as your source matrix selection, and then engage this switch, it can create a feedback path between tape in and tape out.
You can get a good mix with peaks fl ashing anywhere between –20 and +10 dB on the meters. Most amplifi ers clip at about +10 dBu, and some recorders aren’t so forgiving either. For best real-world results, try to keep your peaks between “0”...
In this case, the aux returns aren’t used to return the signal. Instead, they can be used as additional stereo inputs, or not used at all. Onyx 1640i 55. MASTER AUX SENDS 1-6 AUX MASTER These knobs provide overall control over the aux send...
58. AUX SENDS 1-6 to FW 9-14 This switch allows you to send a copy of the aux send 1-6 outputs via FireWire to a computer. The FireWire output is affected by the channel aux send and master aux send controls. For example, you can set up a software effects processor as follows: •...
If it does not turn on, make sure the power cord is correctly inserted at both ends, the local AC mains supply is active, and the power switch [2] is on. Onyx 1640i...
DESTINATION PHONES AUX 1-6 EXTERNAL TALKBACK Talkback The talkback feature allows the engineer to communicate with the talent either through the phones outputs [42] or the aux 1-6 send outputs [19] using the built-in talkback microphone. This saves a lot of shouting over the audience's heads as you set up the talented one's stage monitors to their peculiarly-picky satisfaction.
Those seven tracks can now be EQ'd on the Onyx 1640i mixer and routed to subgroups 1-2. These are then transmitted back for recording to your digital audio workstation (DAW) via FireWire. This is called track bounce.
73. MAIN MIX This stereo fader allows you to adjust the levels of the main mix signals sent to the XLR and 1/4" main line-level outputs [8, 10], and the tape outputs [15]. This gives you the ultimate feeling of power and control over the sound levels sent to your audience.
Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com) where you will fi nd lots of useful information such as FAQs, documentation and any updated PC drivers etc. You may fi nd the answer to the problem without having to send your mixer away.
Appendix B: Connections “XLR” Connectors Mackie mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” connectors on all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) shield, pin 2 wired to the “high” (”hot” or positive polarity) side of the audio signal and pin 3 wired to the “low”...
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Using the Send-only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" 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).
Appendix C: Technical Information Specifi cations Noise Characteristics: Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input at insert, 150 Ω source impedance, 20 to 20 kHz: 60 dB (max) gain: 40 dB gain: Output Noise Figure (1/4" Main out, all channels assigned to main, Gain knobs at unity, 20 Hz to 20 kHz): Main Mix knob down, channel Level knobs down: Main Mix knob unity, channel Level knobs down:...
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Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifi cations at any time without notice. “Mackie,” 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.
Block Diagram CR in R CR in L logic afl R afl L aux 6 (post) aux 6 (pre) aux 5 (post) aux 5 (pre) aux 4 (post) aux 4 (pre) aux 3 (post) aux 3 (pre) aux 2 (post) aux 2 (pre) aux 1 (post) aux 1 (pre)
Appendix D: Rotopod Instructions The Pod section of the Onyx 1640i mixer can be fi tted in three different orientations to suit your preference: 1. 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 16 rack spaces.
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1. Phillips screwdriver. 2. Pod Relocation Operator's General Journeyman's Certifi cation License (PROGJCL grade III or higher) from a Mackie-accredited Four-Year Pod Relocation Technical Institute. Procedure: 1. Turn off the mixer, and disconnect the power cord, and all connecting cords.
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5. Rotate Pod as shown below. Hold both sides of the Pod to keep the travel even. Move the Pod all the way back until it stops and the bottom surface of the Pod is parallel to the bottom of the main unit. Onyx 1640i...
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6. The Pod should drop down on to the chassis after a complete rotation. Give 'er a good wriggle if the screw holes do not line up properly. Reattach the recently rotated Pod with the four screws removed in step 3. Attach the rack ears to the mixer using the same silver fl...
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1. Phillips screwdriver. 2. Pod Relocation Operator's General Journeyman's Certifi cation License (PROGJCL grade III or higher) from a Mackie-accredited Four-Year Pod Relocation Technical Institute. Procedure: 1. Turn off the mixer, and disconnect the power cord, and all connecting cords.
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5. Rotate the Pod arms and reinstall the four arm screws. Rotate the Pod so that the connection jacks are parallel to the top of the mixer. Reinstall the two silver fl athead screws through the side trim and back into the Pod.
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6. Attach the two triangular cosmetic pieces with the supplied screws. Place the Pod bucket as shown. Attach the Pod bucket to the mixer using the screws removed in step 3. Screw the Pod bucket to the Pod using the supplied screws. Unscrew the feet from the Pod and reattach them to the Pod bucket. Onyx 1640i...
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The trim pieces and remaining screws should be stored away for safekeeping. 8. This step does not exist. You have completly front-mounted the Onyx 1640i Pod section. There is nothing else left to say about it, no more instructions. The thought of an almost nearly blank page is utterly intolerable, though.
Ultimate) Installation for Windows Vista 1. Connect the FireWire cable from your Onyx 1640i to the computer. 2. Power on your Onyx 1640i, or make sure it is powered on. Onyx 1640i 3. The Windows application will start its "Found New Hardware"...
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Update to fi nd the software, by checking the "No, not at this time" button. Select "Next." ® 5. Insert the CD that came with your Onyx 1640i (if you haven't already). 6. Select “Install the software automatically.” Owner's Manual...
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The found new hardware box will appear all over again, so follow these steps and you are almost done. Onyx 1640i 10. The following message confi rms that the new software has been installed successfully and that the found new hardware wizard is complete.
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The Onyx 1640i works with Mac OS 10.4.11 and higher. This OS includes the Apple FireWire 2.0 driver. The Onyx 1640i 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.
Appendix F: Modifi cations The following modifi cations can be carried out on the Onyx 1640i 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 fi nding an authorized service center in your area.
Track Sheet A LT E R N AT E F I R E W I R E A S S I G N M E N T S LINE LINE LINE LINE FW 3 FW 4 FW 1 FW 2 75Hz 75Hz 18dB/OCT...
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POST POWER SOLO DESTINATION PHONES AUX 1-6 LEVEL EXTERNAL TALKBACK SUB ASSIGN MAIN MIX MAIN MIX MAIN MIX MAIN MIX ASSIGN TO FW 15-16 SUB1 SUB2 SUB3 SUB4 SUBS 1-4 TO FW 5-8 MAIN SUB1 SUB2 SUB3 SUB4 Onyx 1640i...
Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby. • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to fi nd: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information.
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