Mackie 406M Owner's Manual

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  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    RIGHT MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 POWER AMP ROUTING STEREO MAINS LEFT = MAIN RIGHT = MONITOR EFFECTS (OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX) EFX FOOT SWITCH SEND LEFT RETURN RIGHT RETURN 808S 2 X 600W STEREO L POWER AMP IN MAINS R POWER AMP IN MONITOR LINE OUT L MIXER OUT R MIXER OUT COMPRESSOR OUT IN TAPE
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    product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Note that this Mackie product is not completely disconnected from the AC mains service when the power switch is in the OFF position. 17. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 3
    capable of producing these levels use hearing protectors while this this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here parts at a rock concert Part No. 820-077-00 Rev. B 2/02 ©2002 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® 3
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    such as: • Two FR Series™ (Fast Recovery) power amplifiers 808M/808S 1200 total watts (600 watts x 2 into 2 ohms) 406M/408M/408S 500 total watts (250 watts x 2 into 2 ohms) • Built-in compressor to prevent clipping • Two built-in graphic equalizers for Mains and Monitors • Two switchable low-cut
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    MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 21 Front Panel Connections 21 Connecting Microphones and Line-Level Signals 21 Channel Inserts 22 EFFECTS SEND and RETURN 23 EFX FOOT SWITCH 23 POWER AMP IN 1 and 2 23 MIXER LINE OUT 24 MONITOR LINE OUT 24 TAPE IN and TAPE OUT 24 Rear Panel Connections 25 SPEAKER
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    the channel MON, EFX, INPUT LEVEL SET, and VOLUME knobs (fully counterclockwise). Set all the EQ controls to center, including the graphic EQ sliders. Turn down the MAIN MASTER and MONITOR MASTER controls. 2. If your microphone is a condenser mic, push in the PHANTOM POWER switch. If you are using
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    LINE HI-Z RIGHT SUM MONO MIC/ LINE HI-Z RIGHT MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 POWER AMP ROUTING AMP 1 AMP 2 MAIN MAIN MAIN MONITOR EFFECTS (OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX) EFX FOOT SWITCH SEND 408M 2 X 250 WATTS POWER AMP 1 IN MAINS POWER AMP 2 IN MONITOR LINE OUT RETURN MIXER LINE OUT COMPRESSOR OUT IN
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    EFX FOOT SWITCH SEND LEFT RETURN RIGHT RETURN 408S 2 X 250W STEREO L POWER AMP IN MAINS R POWER AMP IN MONITOR LINE OUT L MIXER OUT R MIXER OUT COMPRESSOR OUT IN TAPE IN U L R +15 LEVEL L R TAPE OUT From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT This is a typical setup using both built-in amplifiers for
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 9
    or Auditorium using a Mono PA System 9 From POWER AMP 1 SPEAKER OUT Vocal Enhancer This system uses the higher powered 808M (600W per side) with two speakers per side to provide more power and coverage for a larger club, hall, or auditorium, and an external amplifier for the monitor speakers. It
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    PA system and increase the overall power. Note: If you have a 406M, 408M, or 808M, there is no stereo output because these are mono versions. The Main Mix bus is routed to both internal amplifiers and there is just one MIXER LINE OUT in these models. Vocal Mics From MIXER OUT From MONITOR LINE
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    LEFT/MONO LINE STEREO MIC/ LINE HI-Z RIGHT STEREO MIC/ LINE HI-Z RIGHT MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 POWER AMP ROUTING STEREO MAINS LEFT = MAIN RIGHT = MONITOR EFFECTS (OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX) EFX FOOT SWITCH SEND LEFT RETURN RIGHT RETURN 808S 2 X 400W STEREO PROFESSIONAL POWERED MIXER L POWER
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    OUT Stereo Processor Direct Box Processor Vocal Mics Monitor Amplifier Monitor Speakers From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT Right FOH Speakers If you need more inputs than those provided by your PPM Series Powered Mixer, this setup shows how to use an external submixer to add additional inputs into the
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    how to connect another mixer's output to the PPM Series POWER AMP IN connectors. You might use this to patch a warm-up band's mixer into the PPM Series so they can use the PPM amplifiers and PA speakers without having to set up a separate PA system or change the PPM mixer settings. Note: Unplug the
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    is equivalent to a channel fader. These are mono controls except on channels 7 and 8 of the 408S and 808S models, which use stereo controls. Unity gain SET controls on all the channels, you can set the remaining controls to their unity (U) positions and your signals will travel through the mixer
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    22 to see how to use EMAC and an external effects processor at the same time. MON Send This taps the channel's signal out to an external amplifier, which powers your monitor speakers, via the MONITOR LINE OUT jack. Each channel's monitor send signal is controlled by the channel's MON knob, and the
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 16
    Preset Select Rotate this detented switch to select the preset effect you want to use. Preset Effects Descriptions Reverbs The reverbs are harmony and choirs. Also works well with keyboards and drums using short decay. Decay range adjustable from 2 seconds to 10 seconds. Pre-delay set at 75ms. LG.
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    prior one. For a crisp digital delay sound, use a brighter setting so the tone retains its high end on each subsequent repeat. Since the delay effect is not stereo, it is not affected by the EFX WIDE switch. DELAY 1: One repeat. Works best for slapback delay used in country and swing guitar, and for
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 18
    to the power amplifiers and the MIXER LINE OUT. How to Adjust the Graphic Equalizers: Note: These instructions are written on the top of the PPM Series cabinet, but we'll repeat them here because they are so important. Reducing Feedback (Do monitor first) 1. Set the MIC channels to working volume
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    phan- EFX TO MAIN tom power, leave the PHANTOM POWER Use this control to add the EMAC internal effects (or external effects, if connected) to switch out. If you are using both condenser and dynamic mics, don't worry. Phantom power will the main mix. The effects signal is added to the main
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 20
    . PHANTOM POWER CH 1-8 BREAK (MUTES CH 1-6) When the switch is in the OUT position, the main mix is routed to the inputs of both amplifiers. For the mono versions (406M, 408M, 808M), the same signal is routed to the inputs of both amplifiers. You must have another amplifier to power your monitor
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    ) and is not affected by the MAIN MASTER control. POWER switch The POWER switch is located on the rear panel of the mixer, near the linecord socket. Switch up to turn the mixer on, and switch down to turn it off. Caution: When using the TAPE OUT connectors for recording, don't connect the output
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    way in to the second "click." STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use as an effects loop. (TIP = SEND to effect, RING = RETURN from effect.) ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor "tip" This plug connects to one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. "ring" RETURN from processor Tip
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    to the power amplifier inputs. This provides the ability to insert a processor in the signal path between the MIXER OUT and the POWER AMP IN. POWER AMP ROUTING STEREO MAINS LEFT = MAIN RIGHT = MONITOR EFFECTS (OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX) EFX FOOT SWITCH SEND 408S 2 X 250W STEREO L POWER AMP IN
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    and CD players. Use RCA-to-RCA patch cables to make these connections. POWER AMP ROUTING AMP 1 AMP 2 MAIN MAIN MAIN MONITOR 408M 2 X 250 WATTS EFFECTS (OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX) EFX FOOT SWITCH SEND POWER AMP 1 IN MAINS POWER AMP 2 IN MONITOR LINE OUT RETURN MIXER LINE OUT COMPRESSOR OUT
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    presented to the amplifier is the parallel impedance of both speakers. This impedance must be two ohms or greater. 120 VAC 60HZ 320W ON POWER W T LEFT / MAIN SPEAKER OUT RIGHT / MONITOR SPEAKER OUT OUTPUT POWER: 250 WATTS / CHANNEL MINIMUM SPEAKER LOAD: 2 OHMS / CHANNEL Stereo Version Speaker
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    cause the amplifier to overheat. If the load impedance is okay, overheating may be caused by excessive ambient temperature (the room's too hot!). Try using a fan aimed at the heatsink to move air through the fins faster. AC Power Considerations Be sure the PPM Series Powered Mixer is plugged into
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    APPENDIX A: Service Info Warranty Service If you think your powered mixer has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service, including reading through the following Troubleshooting section. Of all Mackie products returned for service (which is hardly any at all),
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your powered mixer needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please. 2. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883, 8am to 5pm PST, to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    of the box. 7. Ship the powered mixer to us. We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage. Ship to this address: Mackie Designs SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16140 Wood-Red Rd. NE, Ste. 5 Woodinville, WA 98072 8. We'll try to fix the mixer within three business days. Ask Tech Support for current turn-around
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    of Mackie jacks. system using standard, off-the-shelf connecting cables that are available at any music store. Here are some guidelines: 1. Use service entrance by one heavy stranded wire, #2 gauge or larger. 4. Don't cut the third pin off the power cord. Carry some ground-lifter adapters and use
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    10kΩ, unbalanced 10kΩ, unbalanced Output Impedance Main Mixer Output: Insert Output: Tape Output: Monitor Output: Effects Send: Power Amp Out: 150Ω 150Ω 150Ω 150Ω 150Ω 0.032Ω @ 1kHz Digital Effects Resolution: Sample Rate: Bandwidth: 16-bit, 2-channel 31.25kHz 15.6kHz VU Meters Main and
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    Power Amplifier Section Maximum Power at 1% THD, midband, both channels driven 406M, 408M, 408S 250 watts per channel into 2Ω 200 watts per channel into 4Ω 125 watts per channel into 8Ω 808M, 808S 600 watts per channel into 2Ω 450 watts per channel into 4Ω 300 watts per channel into 8Ω Continuous
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 33
    Diagrams PPM Series Powered Mixers Stereo Versions (408S, 808S) R L MON EFX R' L' 33 PHANTOM TRIM (INPUT LEVEL SET) 0 to 40dB INSERT -20dB MIC/LINE CH 1-6 +/- 15dB LO MID HI 80 2K5 12K 3-BAND EQ VOLUME Off to +20dB MONITOR Off to +20dB PAN EFX Off to +10dB LEFT/ MONO PHANTOM TRIM (INPUT
  • Mackie 406M | Owner's Manual - Page 34
    EFX Off to +10dB PHANTOM TRIM (INPUT LEVEL SET) 0 to 40dB MONITOR Off to +20dB EFX SEND EFX CLIP EFX RET L EFX LEVEL Off to +12dB TIME/RATE DAMPING/DEPTH EFX WIDE EMAC DSP EFX RETURN EFX RET R MACKIE DESIGNS PPM MONO BLOCK DIAGRAM (#21202CJM/DF/SE) EFX FOOT SWITCH EFX BYPASS EFX TO
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    Some of the ® people at our factory who helped design, build, sell, and support your product. ® ™ ® Mackie Designs Inc. 16220 Wood-Red Rd. NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA US & Canada: 800/898-3211 Europe, Asia, Central & South America: 425/487-4333 Middle
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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