Mackie Onyx 1220 Owner's Manual - Page 5

Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! a line input such as a CD player or tape recorder output. Be sure that the volume of the input source is the same as it would be during normal use. If it isn't, you might have to readjust these levels during the middle of the set. Even if you're one of those people 3. Adjust the channel's GAIN control so that the LEDs who never read manuals, all we ask on the RIGHT meter stay around "0" and never go is that you read this page now before higher than "+7." you begin using the Onyx 1220. You'll be glad you did! 4. If you'd like to apply some EQ, do so now and return to step 3. Remember to push in the EQ IN/OUT but- Zero the Controls ton or the EQ controls won't do anything. 5. Disengage that channel's SOLO switch. 1. Turn down the channel GAIN, AUX, and Fader con- 6. Repeat for each channel. trols, and center the channel EQ and PAN controls. Instant Mixing 2. Set all push button switches to their "out" positions. 3. In the output section (right hand side), turn all the rotary knobs "down," the switches "out," and the 1. Leave the microphone plugged into channel 1 and MAIN MIX fader down. connect a keyboard, guitar or other instrument to 4. Turn the POWER switch off. channel 2. Be sure to "Set the Level" for channel 2 as described above. Connections 2. To get sound out of the speakers, turn up channel 1 and 2 faders to the "U" mark and slowly turn up the If you already know how you want to connect the Onyx MAIN MIX fader to a comfortable listening level. 1220, go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs 3. Sing and play. You're a star! Adjust the faders for the way you want them. If you just want to get sound channels 1 and 2 to bring your voice and your through the mixer, follow these steps: instrument up and down to create your own mix. 1. Plug a microphone or other signal source into channel 1's MIC or LINE input. Other Nuggets of Wisdom 2. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to an AC • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and outlet, and turn on the Onyx 1220's POWER switch. MAIN MIX faders should be set near the "U" (unity gain) markings. 3. Connect cords from the Onyx 1220's MAIN OUTS (XLR connectors on the rear panel and 1/4" TRS connectors on the front panel) to your amplifier. • Always turn the MAIN MIX fader and CONTROL ROOM knob down before making connections to and from your Onyx 1220. 4. Hook up speakers to the amp and turn it on. If the amplifier has level controls, set them however the • When you shut down your equipment, turn off the manufacturer recommends (usually all the way up). amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on the amplifiers last. Set the Levels To set the channel GAIN controls, it's not even necessary to hear what you're doing at the outputs of the mixer. If you want to listen while you work, plug headphones into the PHONES jack on the front panel, then set the PHONES knob about one-quarter of the way up. The following steps must be performed one channel at a time. 1. Push in the channel's SOLO switch. 2. Play something into the selected input. This could be an instrument, a singing or speaking voice, or • Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection. • Save the shipping box! You may need it someday, and you don't want to have to pay for another one. That's it for the "Getting Started" section. Next comes the "Hookup" section that shows you some typical ways that you might use the Onyx 1220 in real applications. After that, you can take the grand tour of the mixer, with descriptions of every knob, button, input, and output. We encourage you to take the time to read all of the feature descriptions, but at least you know it's there if you have any questions. Owner's Manual 5