Mackie Onyx 1640 Owner's Manual

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  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    OWNER'S MANUAL
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    employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 2 ONYX 1640
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    the Pod Section...32 Rack Mounting the Onyx 1640...34 Onyx 1640 Limited Warranty 35 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. Owner's Manual 3
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
    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 better than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive stand-alone mic preamplifiers. Channels
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    Next comes the "Hookup" section that shows you some typical ways that you might use the Onyx 1640 in real applications. 1. Push in the channel's SOLO [17] switch. Make sure After that, you can take the grand tour of the mixer, the SOLO MODE [34] switch is up (PFL). with descriptions of every knob
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    ONYX 1640 Hookup Diagrams Bass Guitar Electric Guitar This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can do a live multitrack recording using the RECORDING OUTs or the optional FireWire card. The RECORDING OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each channel, and the FireWire card provides a
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    Hard Disk Recorder Headphone Distribution Amp 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. Headphones for Studio Onyx 1640 Multitrack Recording in a Studio (Tracking) Owner's Manual 7
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    OUTPUTS MAIN INSERTS RECORDING OUT 9-16 RECORDING OUT 1-8 FIREWIRE (OPTION) In Mono Compressor Out In Out Stereo Compressor In Out Digital Delay Multi Effect Processor Powered Studio Monitors for Studio Audio I/O for Workstation In this hookup diagram, the tracking channels are routed
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    Monitors for Control Room 16 Channels + L/R Mix FIREWIRE (OPTION) 2 Channels Powered Studio Monitors for Studio Laptop Computer The optional FireWire card provides a digital direct output for each channel, as well as the L/R Mix. Two tracks can be returned to the Onyx from the computer for
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
    of high frequencies, causing an unnatural and dull sound. Normally, you must use a direct box between a guitar and a mixer's input, which serves to convert the impedance of the guitar from high to low. The HI-Z inputs on channels 1 and 2 make the need for a direct box unnecessary. 10 ONYX 1640
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    Owner's Manual HOWEVER: The HI-Z inputs are unbalanced, so if you're 6. HIGH EQ doing a live show and running a long cord between the instrument and the mixer (say over 25 or 30 feet), it is best to use a direct box with a balanced output to avoid picking up noise over the length of the cord.
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    1, or SUB 3 buses, depending on the setting of the ASSIGN switches. With the knob hard right, the signal feeds the MAIN RIGHT, SUB 2, or SUB 4 buses. Constant Loudness: The Onyx 1640's PAN control employs a design called "Constant Loudness." If you have a channel panned hard left (or right) and then
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    tracks via the RECORDING OUTS [63] (or via the optional FireWire card), the channel assignment switches don't matter because the RECORDING 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
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    . Get the optional FireWire card and engage the PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE OPTION CONTROL FIREWIRE (OPTION) ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX EXTERNAL MIC DESTINATION LAMP 12V 0.5A PHONES LEFT RIGHT 0dB=0dBu CLIP 28 10 7 4 2 0 2 LEVEL 4 SET 7 10 20 30 RUDE SOLO 14 ONYX 1640
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    Owner's Manual 25. TALKBACK LEVEL Use this knob to control the level of the talkback signal being routed to the various outputs. This controls the talkback level for either the internal or external fry their ears, find themselves with short careers." 31. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters The Onyx 1640's peak
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    4 SET 7 10 20 30 Mackie mixers show things as they really are. When 0 dBu (0.775 V) is at the outputs, it shows as 0 dB VU on the meters. What could be easier? By the way, the most wonderful thing about standards is that there are so many to choose from. Thanks to the Onyx 1640's wide
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    external device are fed back to the mixer's AUX RETURN jacks [61]. Then these signals are sent through the AUX RETURN level controls [38], and finally delivered to the MAIN MIX [46]. (pre-fader) or after the fader (post-fader). Typically, you use , for example. The Onyx 1640 allows you to assign the
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    MIX MAIN MIX MAIN MIX MAIN MIX R R R R SUBS 1-2 3-4 POWER SUB SUB SUB SUB 1 2 3 4 MAIN MIX 10 dB 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 18 ONYX 1640 OO 37. AUX SENDS SOLO This button allows you to solo an individual AUX SEND. If you are using the aux sends to feed your stage monitors, you
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
    insert jack on their way to the subgroup faders. That's no problem the seven channels that the POWER LED This LED performs one function-it lets you know when the Onyx 1640 set near the "U" label and left alone, but it can be used for song fade-outs or quick system-wide mutes. Owner's Manual 19
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    screwdriver, the mixer could be converted from desktop mode (as it comes from the factory) to rackmount mode. Fear not. This feature is so popular that we have kept it in the Onyx 1640. Refer to Appendix D for instructions on converting the I/O pod for rack mounting. A third option allows you to
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    Owner's Manual Here are three ways you use the INSERT jacks: Note: You can safely plug this output into a microphone input that provides 48 V phantom power. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with no signal interruption to master. Insert only to first "click." MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack
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    channels 1-8 and 9-16, respectively. They are designed to be connected directly to a recorder's analog inputs, and use the TASCAM standard pinout for analog signal connections (the same standard used on the analog cards for the Mackie You can install the optional Onyx FireWire card in this slot,
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
    THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.: "MACKIE", "ONYX", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 POWER ON ~100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 80W RECORDING OUTS 1-8 POST GAIN PRE INSERT 9-16 OPTION CARD (BALANCED) (BALANCED) Owner's Manual 23
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    ONYX 1640 Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in • If it is channel 1 or 2, make sure the MIC/HI-Z the Warranty section on page 35. switch [3] is in the right position. If you think your Onyx mixer has a problem, please do
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    or distributors. MACKIE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16220 Wood-Red Road NE If your Onyx 1640 needs service, follow these instructions: Woodinville, WA 98072 1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please. 8. We'll try to fix the mixer within three to five busi- 2. Call Tech Support at 1-800
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    ONYX 1640 Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Channels 1-16 use 3-pin female cases, the balanced ground (earth) will also be connected to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. If there are ground-loop problems, this connection may be left disconnected at the balanced end. 26 ONYX 1640
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    a 1/4" TS (mono) 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). Y-Cord Splitter Owner's Manual 27
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    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 TT connectors for connecting to other mixers or audio gear are also readily available. See your Mackie dealer for details. 28 ONYX 1640
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    Owner's Manual Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 1640 Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Power +48 VDC Equalization Mono Channel EQ: High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz High Mid: ±15 dB, sweepable from 400 Hz to 8 kHz Low Mid: ±15 dB, sweepable from 100 Hz to 2 kHz Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Mixer
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    watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Physical Dimensions and Weight (Default Configuration) Height: 24.3 in/617 mm Width: 17.4 in/442 mm 19.0 in/483 mm with rack ears Depth: 7.5 in/191 mm Weight: 29.7 lb/13.5 kg Options Onyx FireWire Interface Card Rotopod Bracket
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    31 Owner's Manual 48V Channels 3-16 2 Mic 1 3 Line 48V Channels 1-2 2 Mic 1 3 Hi-Z Gain Mic: 0 to +60 dB Line: -20 to +40 dB + - Bypass Low Cut HPF Insert LO MID EQ Out In MID HI 80 100-2K 400-8K 12K 4-Band EQ + - Mic Hi-Z To Firewire Out (optional) Recording Outs Ch 1-8 Recording
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    or Mackie technical support for details. The bracket comes with complete installation instructions. 4. Gently pull the pod section away from the main section, and rotate it so the connections are face downwards. Do not strain the electrical wires joining the two. 32 ONYX 1640 Optional Bracket
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    is flush with the 6. Remove the two L-shaped brackets from the pod mixer bottom surface. Make certain that none of section by undoing the two screws on for rack mounting, so you will want to add the rack ear brackets at this time. The details are described in the next section. Owner's Manual 33
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
    ONYX 1640 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 position, and you should allow an extra 1 or 2 rack spaces above to make your connections. (If you
  • Mackie Onyx 1640 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
    Owner's Manual Onyx 1640 Limited Warranty Please keep your sales Technologies, at its option, will repair or Service section of this manual. Please seal the Mackie product in a plastic bag. 3. Also include a note explaining exactly how to duplicate the problem, a copy of the sales receipt with price
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    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: [email protected]
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