Mackie Onyx 2480 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 who never read manuals, all we ask is that you read this page now before you begin using the Onyx 80 Series. You'll be glad you did! Zero the Controls 3. Adjust the channel's GAIN [5] control so that the LEDs on the Left Solo meter stay around "0" and never go higher than "+7." 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 [12] button or the EQ controls won't do anything. 5. Disengage that channel's PFL 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 Master section, turn all the rotary knobs "down," the switches "out," and the faders down. 4. Turn the POWER switch off. 1. Leave the microphone plugged into channel 1 and connect a keyboard, guitar or other instrument to channel 2. Be sure to "Set the Levels" for channel 2 as described above. Connections 2. To get sound out of the speakers, push in the MAIN MIX assign switch [21] next to the faders on channels If you already know how you want to connect the Onyx 80 Series mixing console, go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs the way you want them. If you just 1 and 2, turn up channel 1 and 2 faders [33] to the "U" mark and slowly turn up the left and right MAIN MIX [60] faders to a comfortable listening level. want to get sound through the mixer, follow these steps: 3. Sing and play. You're a star! Adjust the faders for 1. Plug a microphone or other signal source into channel 1's MIC or LINE input [67/68]. If it's a line-level channels 1 and 2 to bring your voice and your instrument up and down to create your own mix. input, push in the LINE [2] switch. 2. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to an Other Nuggets of Wisdom AC outlet, and turn on the Onyx 80 Series' POWER • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and switch [85]. MAIN MIX faders should be set near the "U" (unity 3. Connect cords from the Onyx 80 Series' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [79] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on the rear panel) to your amplifier. • Always turn the MAIN MIX faders, GROUP faders, and MONITOR knob down before making connec- 4. Hook up speakers to the amp and turn it on. If the tions to and from your Onyx 80 Series. 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 [65] on the front panel, • 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. then set the PHONES knob [64] about one-quarter of That's it for the "Getting Started" section. Next comes the way up and the SOLO LEVEL [61] about halfway up. the "Hookup" section that shows you some typical ways The following steps must be performed one 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, with descriptions of every knob, button, input, and output. We encourage you to take the time to read all of the 2. Play something into the selected input. This could be an instrument, a singing or speaking voice, or feature descriptions, but at least you know it's there if you have any questions. Owner's Manual