Mackie Onyx 3280 Owner's Manual

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  • Mackie Onyx 3280 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXERS w/PERKINS EQ & ONYX MIC PREAMPS OWNER'S MANUAL
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    connection (the third grounding prong). 16. This Onyx mixer has been equipped with an all-pole, rocker- capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
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    Section 20 Rear Panel...21 Appendix A: Service Information 25 Troubleshooting...25 Repair...26 Appendix B: Connections 27 Appendix C: Technical Info 30 Onyx 80 Series Specifications...30 Onyx 80 Series Dimensions...32 Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram...33 Onyx 80 Series Gain Structure Diagram 34
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    a Mackie Onyx 80 Series professional live mixing console. The Onyx 80 Series of mixers feature all-new analog circuitry and the latest technologies for live sound reinforcement in a durable, road-worthy package. The Onyx 80 Series mixing consoles come in four sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32
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    to the faders on channels If you already know how you want to connect the Onyx 80 Series mixing console, go ahead and connect channel at a time. 1. Push in the channel's PFL [22] solo switch. that you might use the Onyx 80 Series in real applications. After that, take the grand tour of the mixer
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    input Headphones This hookup diagram demonstrates how you can do a live multitrack recording using the DIRECT OUTs. The DIRECT OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each channel, post-EQ. Aux Send 1 is used for stage monitors, and Aux Sends 3 and 4 are a stereo pair driving an IEM
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    are used for monitors in the studio, and the Monitor Outs are used for monitors in the control room. In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to provide individual monitor level control for the talent. Onyx 2480 Multitrack Recording in a Studio (Tracking) Owner's Manual
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    tracking channels are routed to the Group 1-8 outputs. 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 Stereo Aux Input 4 on the Onyx 2480 for playback of the master mix. Onyx 2480 Computer Recording  ONYX 80 SERIES
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    19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 LL 15 RR LL 26 RR LL 37 RR LL 48 RR STEREO AUX INPUTS CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN OUT MAIN INSERTS CHANNEL INSERTS 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 recording and the Matrix B output provides a custom mix for the nursery. Onyx 2480 House of Worship Owner's Manual 
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    Onyx 80 Series Features Channel Strips 3. Low-Cut Switch Depending on the model that you purchased, there are 24, 32, 40, or 48 channel strips. Each channel professional Trouble is, adding LOW EQ also boosts stage rumble, mic handling clunks, and breath pops. Low Cut removes all those problems
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    it is also 0 flat at the center detent. -5 Use it to add sizzle to -10 cymbals, and an Onyx Series of mixers, based on the designs of Cal Perkins, an industry-leader in audio engineering for over three decades and long-time Mackie channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable from Owner's Manual 11
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    pre-fader, which is usually used for sending to monitors ( channel to change the pre-fader Aux Sends to pre-EQ, if desired. This requires some soldering skills, so contact Tech Support Onyx 1 2 80 Series PAN control 3 4 employs a design called "Constant MUTE 1 Loudness." If you have a channel
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    ], the MUTE switch will not affect the PRE Aux Send. 19. Channel Fader The fader controls the channel's level...from off to unity gain at the "U" marking, on up to 10 dB of additional gain. "U" Like Unity Gain Mackie mixers have a "U" symbol on almost every level control. This "U" stands for "unity
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    are fed back to the mixer's STEREO AUX INPUT jacks [ case, the AUX INPUTS aren't used to return the signal. Instead, they can be used as additional stereo inputs. Stereo Aux Input Section The stereo Aux Inputs can be used as mono or stereo line-input channel mark at 12:00. 24. HIGH EQ This control
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    strip suddenly become Aux 7 and 8 knobs! Alongside each channel fader are two buttons referred to as channel assignment switches. Used in conjunction with the channel's BALANCE knob, they are used to determine the destination of the channel's signal. 30. STEREO Switch When this switch is up
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    . If you engage a PFL solo switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is disconnected from the headphones and monitor outputs and signal appears in stereo in the headphones and monitor outputs. This is useful when you are using a pair of Aux Sends in stereo to feed an in-ear ONYX 80 SERIES
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    Manual engage a PFL solo switch on a mono or stereo channel, the AFL solo is disconnected from the headphones and the AUX SEND outputs. This allows you to use the long-throw (100 mm) Group Fader to ) is operating correctly. 48. SOLO Meters POWER The Onyx SOLO +15V -15V +48V +12V meters are made
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    the SOLO meters, the Onyx 80 Series Left and Right is 0 VU actually 0 dBu? Right now! Mackie mixers show things as they really are. When 0 use both Matrix outputs to create a stereo mix. Remember, PFL solo mode always overides AFL solo mode. If you engage a PFL solo switch on a mono or stereo channel
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    GROUP [17] switches in each channel strip, just above the channel fader and MUTE switch? Well, these are the master switches used to engage the four mute groups In addition to the Left and Right Main Mix outputs, GROUP the Onyx 80 Series provides an independent m5ono- phonic output. The Left and
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    can be used for song Onyx 2480 has two lamp connectors, while the Onyx 3280, 4080, and 4880 all have three lamp connectors. See your Mackie dealer for gooseneck lamp recommendations (12 V lamps with 4-pin XLR-type connectors). OO OO OO OO OO 20 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX
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    to one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. "to ring NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE MIC ONYX MIC PRE DIRECT OUTS (BALANCED) CHAN 1-8 Owner's Manual
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    25 connectors provides balanced direct outputs for eight channels. 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 D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). These
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    use this for a separate mix that doesn't require a stereo feed, or to simply test used to provide another main mix output (with MAIN MIX TO MON/PHONES selected in the PHONES/ MONITOR Section), or to monitor soloed channels end of the mixer chain, where your the Onyx 80 Series mixing console. This
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    Switch This one is self-explanatory. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is supplied to the Onyx 80 Series and the four POWER LEDs on the front panel light up. Note: If the external FUSE: 5A SLO-BLO POWER R R B BALANCED BALANCED BAL /UNBAL (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) 24 ONYX 80 SERIES
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    Owner's Manual Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots of useful
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    factory-authorized service center is located in your area. Need Help? You can reach a technical support representative Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM PST at: 1-800-898-3211 After hours, visit www.mackie.com and click Support, or email us at: [email protected] R 26 ONYX 80 SERIES
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    Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The mono channels use of equipment. This usually will not be a problem in making connections. • When connecting a balanced at the unbalanced input. In most cases, the balanced ground (earth) will also be connected to the
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    interrupt the signal in that channel. In some cases, you may have to make 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 28 ONYX
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    channels on 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. They are also the same pinout as the analog cards for the Mackie
  • Mackie Onyx 3280 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    80 SERIES Appendix C: Technical Info Onyx 80 Series Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output (Gain : < 0.005% (7 kHz/60 Hz, 4:1) Dynamic Range >105 dB, 24 channels assigned >115 dB, one-channel assigned Mixer Rated Output Main Outs: +4 dBu Aux Send: +4 dBu Group Send: +4
  • Mackie Onyx 3280 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    Onyx 2480 Onyx 3280 Onyx 4080 Onyx 4880 180 watts 200 watts 220 watts 240 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Physical Dimensions and Weight Onyx 2480 reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. "Mackie.", "Onyx," and the "Running Man" are
  • Mackie Onyx 3280 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL 48.8 in/1240 mm Onyx 2480 WEIGHT 95 lb/ 43 kg 29.6 in/751 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS POWER 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 AUX SEND
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    33 Owner's Manual 8 7 6 4 5 3 2 1 L R Phantom Power 48V Mic/Line Inputs Mic 1 2 3 Line Direct Out (1-8) (9-16) (17-24) Mic: 0 to + Aux 1&2 Aux 3&4 (Channel 1-4) . Aux Sends Aux 5&6 Aux 7&8 (Channel 5-8) PFL to Talkback Out Talkback Mic 1 2 3 MACKIE ONYX 80 SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM (#
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    MIX MATRIX Master OUTPUT EQ +10 dB up 0 dB LEVEL TB ASSIGN BALANCE STEREO CHANNEL MUTE FADER ASSIGN From A, C, D, H, I -0 dB -6 dB (Insert Send AUX MIX AUX Master G 0dB OUTPUT TALKBACK AUX SEND -50 dB TALKBACK IN MACKIE ONYX 80 SERIES LEVEL DIAGRAM 012605 From B, G, H +10 dB up +12
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    Have your Mackie product's serial number ready. You must have a Service Request Number before you can obtain factory-authorized service. • Pack the product in its original shipping carton. Also include a note explaining exactly how to duplicate the problem, a copy of the sales receipt with price and
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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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OWNER’S MANUAL
PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXERS
w/PERKINS EQ & ONYX MIC PREAMPS