Mackie 408M Owner's Manual

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  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    OO OO OO OO OO OWNER'S MANUAL U 1 MON U 2 MON U 3 MON U 4 MON U 5 MON U 6 MON U 7 MON U 8 MON CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING OO OO +15 U EFX +10 U -15 +15 U HI 12kHz -12 +12 U MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 LOW 80Hz PAN OO OO +15 U EFX +10 U
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 2
    , or its chassis damaged. 13. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service this Mackie product beyond those means described in this operating manual. All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department. 14. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 3
    1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Typical Example Duo in small club Subway Train Very loud classical music Lori screaming at Ron about deadlines Loudest parts at a rock concert Part No. 820-077-00 Rev. B 2/02 ©2002 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 4
    EQ on each channel • Monitor and Effects send on each channel • Balanced/unbalanced 1/4" and XLR inputs on each channel • 1/4" Insert jacks on channels 1-6 • 1/4" Mixer line output(s) and Monitor line output • 1/4" Power Amp line inputs • Two 1/4" Speaker outputs per side • RCA stereo Tape In and
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 5
    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 OUT
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    , push in the PHANTOM POWER switch. If you are using both condenser and dynamic mics, don't worry. Phantom power will not hurt most dynamic mics. Check the microphone's user manual if you're not sure. 3. Leave the POWER AMP ROUTING switch in the OUT position (MAIN/MAIN or STEREO MAINS). 4. Push the
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 7
    PA System 7 FOH Speaker POWER AMP ROUTING Button Pushed IN (MAIN/MONITOR) FOH Speaker From MAIN SPEAKER OUT From MONITOR SPEAKER OUT OO OO OO OO OO U 1 MON U 2 MON U 3 MON U 4 MON U 5 MON U 6 MON U 7 MON U 8 MON CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING
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    Direct Box Processor 408S - Small Club Gig using a Stereo PA System 8 From LEFT SPEAKER OUT OO OO OO OO OO U 1 MON U 2 MON U 3 MON U 4 MON U 5 MON U 6 MON U 7 MON U 8 MON CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING OO OO +15 U EFX +10 U -15 +15
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    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 also demonstrates how to connect a serial processor to the channel INSERT
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    808S with Auxiliary Amplifier to Reinforce Front of House 10 From LEFT SPEAKER OUT Left FOH Speakers POWER AMP ROUTING Button OUT OO OO OO OO OO U 1 MON U 2 MON U 3 MON U 4 MON U 5 MON U 6 MON U 7 MON U 8 MON CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING
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    808S with Electronic Crossover and Subwoofers 11 Left FOH Speaker From LEFT SPEAKER OUT Subwoofer POWER AMP ROUTING Button OUT OO OO OO OO OO U 1 MON U 2 MON U 3 MON U 4 MON U 5 MON U 6 MON U 7 MON U 8 MON CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 12
    (closely resembling a Mackie CR1604-VLZ) To POWER AMP IN POWER AMP ROUTING Button OUT Left FOH Speakers From LEFT SPEAKER OUT OO OO OO OO OO U 1 MON U 2 MON U 3 MON U 4 MON U 5 MON U 6 MON U 7 MON U 8 MON CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING OO OO
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 13
    -up Band's Mixer using 808S Amplifiers 13 POWER AMP ROUTING Button OUT (MAIN/MAIN) Left FOH Speakers From LEFT SPEAKER OUT OO OO OO OO OO U 1 MON U 2 MON U 3 MON U 4 MON U 5 MON U 6 MON U 7 MON U 8 MON CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING OO OO +15
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 14
    channels 7 and 8 of the 408S and 808S models, which use stereo controls. Unity gain means there is no change in signal level. In other words, the signal entering the control is the same volume (or in this case sound are almost always found in this range. You can create many interesting and useful EQ
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 15
    CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING NORMAL 0 12 EFX DRIVE LEVEL EFX CLIP EFX BYPASS EFX WIDE EFX DRIVE LEVEL This controls the signal level being sent to the input of the EMAC module (and to the EFX SEND jack). Use the EFX controls on the individual channels to adjust the
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 16
    the effect. Note that it doesn't work with the DELAY and PHASER effects because they are monophonic. CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING preset effect you want to use. Preset Effects Descriptions Reverbs The reverbs are designed to provide a wide variety of reverb sounds for
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 17
    setting so that each subsequent repeat is darker than the 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
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 18
    is used to shape the overall frequency response for the main speakers. The equalizer is the last thing in the chain prior to the signal being routed 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
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 19
    MONITOR LINE OUT and the MIXER LINE OUT . To attain the 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
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 20
    IN or the stereo channels (7&8) so you can go ahead and run your cassette or CD player while you are on break. POWER AMP ROUTING This handy switch provides the flexibility to use the internal power amplifiers to power both the main and monitor outputs, or to power two main speakers with the internal
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    in the 408S and 808S. You can plug a mono signal into the LEFT stereo input and the signal is automatically routed to both the left and right inputs. Mackie mixers have 3-pin female XLR connectors on all microphone inputs, so use a male XLR connector to connect to the mixer's mic preamps. The XLR
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 22
    all the 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
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 23
    SEND jack is wired the same as the channel INSERT jacks, so you can use it to insert a processor in series with the EMAC effects. Refer to the "Channel Inserts" section to see how to make this connection. Parallel effects device: Plug a TS plug halfway into the EFFECTS SEND jack (to the first click
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    the MAIN MASTER control and MAIN EQUALIZER, and just before the POWER AMP IN jacks. You can use the MIXER LINE OUTs to connect a sec- ond power amplifier, giving you the option of adding more power and more speakers (see application diagram on R page 10). R MONITOR LINE OUT This is
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    Series powered mixer. Plug the linecord into an AC socket properly configured for your particular model. Note: If you happen to lose the AC linecord, replacements are easily available at any office/ computer supply store or Radio Shack® (ask for part number 278-1257). Rear Panel Connections SPEAKER
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    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 an outlet that is able
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    not, try turning it on. • Is the green POWER light on the front panel illuminated? If not, make sure the AC outlet is live. If so, refer to "No sound" below. • The AC line fuse inside the mixer is blown. This is not a user-serviceable part. Refer to "Repair" on page 28 to find out how to proceed
  • Mackie 408M | 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 408M | 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 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    ). Grounding Grounding exists in your audio system for two reasons: product safety and noise reduction. The third wire on the power cord exists for product safety. It provides a low-resistance path back to the electrical service to protect the users of the product from electrical shock. Hopefully
  • Mackie 408M | 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 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    8Ω Channel Separation > 75 dB @ 1kHz Damping Factor > 250 @ 1kHz Amp Input Impedance 10kΩ unbalanced, 20kΩ balanced Input Sensitivity 406M, 408M, 408S 1.35 volts (+4.8 dBu) for rated power into 4 ohms 808M, 808S 1.76 volts (+7.1 dBu) for rated power into 4 ohms Gain (Amp In to Speaker Out
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 33
    MIXER OUT LEFT POWER AMP IN RIGHT MIXER OUT PWR AMP CHASSIS GROUND GROUND STEREO MAINS MONITOR LINE OUT AMP ROUTING MAIN/MONITOR RIGHT POWER AMP IN PWR AMP CHASSIS GROUND GROUND TAPE IN LEVEL L TAPE IN Off to +10dB R GLOBAL PHANTOM POWER +15V DC PHANTOM COMPRESSOR LEFT AMP LEFT SPEAKER
  • Mackie 408M | Owner's Manual - Page 34
    20dB MONITOR Off to +20dB EFX Off to +10dB STEREO CH 7-8 (Not Available on the 406M) LEFT/ WIDE EMAC DSP EFX RETURN EFX RET R MACKIE DESIGNS PPM MONO BLOCK DIAGRAM (#21202CJM/DF MAIN MASTER LEVEL Off to +12dB MIXER LINE OUT LEFT POWER AMP IN PWR AMP CHASSIS GROUND GROUND 75Hz HPF RUMBLE
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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
EFX
MON
HI
12kHz
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
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HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
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HI
12kHz
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2.5kHz
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HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
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80Hz
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PAN
PAN
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PAN
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PAN
PAN
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EFX
LOW
80Hz
2
2
EFX
LOW
80Hz
3
3
EFX
LOW
80Hz
4
4
EFX
LOW
80Hz
5
5
EFX
LOW
80Hz
6
6
EFX
LOW
80Hz
7
8
7
EFX
LOW
80Hz
8
EFX BYPASS
EFX DRIVE
LEVEL
12
0
NORMAL
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
EFX
CLIP
PARAMETERS
10
0
10
0
REVERBS
DELAYS
CHORUS
FLANGE
DAMPING
DEPTH
PHASER
TIME
RATE
NORMAL
NORMAL
CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION
DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING
EFX WIDE
MAIN-STEREO/MONO EQUALIZER
30
CLIP
5
5
0
10
15
20
EFX FOOT
SWITCH
RIGHT RETURN
LEFT RETURN
SEND
L MIXER OUT
R MIXER OUT
COMPRESSOR
L POWER
AMP IN
R POWER
AMP IN
EFFECTS
(OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX)
MONITOR
MAINS
TAPE IN
TAPE OUT
LEVEL
MIC
1
MIC
2
MIC
3
MIC
4
MIC
5
MIC
6
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
INSERT
+15
U
O
O
1K
500
250
63
125
16K
LEVEL
2K
4K
8K
MAIN
MASTER
EFX TO
MAIN
U
O
O
+10
MASTER OUTPUT SECTION
LINE
U
+12dB
O
O
L
R
R
L
POWER
OUT
MONITOR EQUALIZER
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5
10
0
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10
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+15
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O
O
75Hz RUMBLE
REDUCTION
LEFT/MONO
RIGHT
LEFT/MONO
RIGHT
MIC
7
MIC
8
75Hz RUMBLE
REDUCTION
PHANTOM
POWER CH 1-8
BREAK
(MUTES CH 1-6)
808S
POWER AMP ROUTING
STEREO
MIC/
LINE
HI-Z
STEREO
MIC/
LINE
HI-Z
SM. ROOM
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LG.
PLATE
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HALL
GATED
REVERSE
CATHEDRAL
MD.
HALL
SPRING
PHASER
DELAY
4
CHORUS
DELAY
3
DELAY
1
FLANGE
DELAY
2
IN
OUT
STEREO MAINS
LEFT = MAIN
RIGHT = MONITOR
2 X 600W STEREO
LEVEL
30
CLIP
5
5
0
10
15
20
L
R
U
O
O
+10
U
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-15
U
+15
-15
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O
O
HI
LOW
NORMAL
U
O
O
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U
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LOW
NORMAL
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LOW
NORMAL
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U
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O
O
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LOW
NORMAL
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+10
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
U
+20dB
O
O
HI
LOW
NORMAL
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+10
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
U
+20dB
O
O
HI
LOW
NORMAL
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+10
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
U
+20dB
O
O
HI
LOW
NORMAL
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+10
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
U
+20dB
O
O
HI
LOW
NORMAL
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
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+15