Mackie Onyx 32.4-Bus Owner's Manual - Page 5

Owner's Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! 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 4•Bus. You'll be glad you did! 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. 3. Adjust the channel's GAIN [4] control so that the LEDs on the Left MAIN MIX meter stay around "0" and never go higher than "+10." 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 [11] switch or the EQ controls won't do anything. Zero the Controls 5. Disengage that channel's PFL solo switch. 6. Repeat for each channel. 1. Turn down the channel GAIN, AUX, and Fader con- Instant Mixing trols, and center the channel EQ and PAN controls. 2. Set all push button switches to their "out" positions. 1. Leave the microphone plugged into channel 1 and 3. In the Master section, turn all the rotary knobs connect a keyboard, guitar or other instrument to "down," the switches "out," and the faders down. channel 2. Be sure to "Set the Levels" for channel 2 4. Turn the POWER switch off. as described above. 2. To get sound out of the speakers, push in the MAIN Connections MIX assign switch [17] next to the faders on channels 1 and 2, turn up channel 1 and 2 faders [15] to If you already know how you want to connect the Onyx 4•Bus mixing console, go ahead and connect the inputs the "U" mark and slowly turn up the MAIN MIX [72] fader to a comfortable listening level. and outputs the way you want them. If you just want to 3. Sing and play. You're a star! Adjust the faders for get sound through the mixer, follow these steps: channels 1 and 2 to bring your voice and your 1. Plug a microphone or other signal source into chan- instrument up and down to create your own mix. nel 1's MIC or LINE input [73/74]. 2. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to an AC Other Nuggets of Wisdom outlet, and turn on the Onyx 4•Bus' POWER switch • For optimum sonic performance, the channel and [90]. MAIN MIX faders should be set near the "U" (unity 3. Connect cables from the Onyx 4•Bus' MAIN OUTS gain) markings. [82] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on • Always turn the MAIN MIX faders, GROUP faders, the rear panel) to your amplifier or active speakers. 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 4•Bus. 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 • Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for To set the channel GAIN controls, it's not even neces- information on hearing protection. sary 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 [46] on the front panel, • 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 [47] about one-quarter of That's it for the "Getting Started" section. Next comes the way up and the SOLO LEVEL [49] about halfway up. the "Hookup" section that shows you some typical ways The following steps must be performed one channel at that you might use the Onyx 4•Bus in real applications. a time. After that, take the grand tour of the mixer, with de- scriptions of every knob, button, input, and output. We 1. Push in the channel's PFL [18] solo switch. encourage you to take the time to read all of the feature 2. Play something into the selected input. This could be an instrument, a singing or speaking voice, or descriptions, but at least you know it's there if you have any questions. a line input such as a CD player or tape recorder Owner's Manual