Mackie PPM1008 Owner's Manual - Page 4

PPM1008 Introduction It is possible that only one person will read this manual all the way through. Hello mom. Here's another manual from your boy. • Independent 9-band graphic EQs with constant-Q filters on main and monitor outputs • Tape/CD stereo RCA outputs Thank you for choosing a Mackie professional powered mixer. These powerful mixers are designed to meet the needs of almost any small to medium-sized club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering. At Mackie, we know what it takes to be roadworthy. After all, our mixers have traveled all over the world under the worst of conditions and the best of conditions, and we've applied what we've learned to the mechanical design of our powered mixers. Reliability is paramount to sound reinforcement. That's why our engineers have subjected our powered mixers to the most rigorous and fiendish tests imaginable to fine-tune the ­design and extend its limits beyond those of o­ rdinary mixers or amplifiers. Features • 12-segment stereo output meters on main mix, and mono meter on monitor 1 • Break switch mutes all mono channels • Speakon and 1/4" power amp outputs • Precision passive switch for enhanced clarity and LF response with key Mackie passive speakers • Polycarbonate sides with built-in metal handles • Modern and splendidly-stylish powered rabbit hutch design How To Use This Manual The first pages after the table of contents are the hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for fun times with your powered mixer. • Two internal power amplifiers each rated at 800 watts peak at 4 ohms • Three selectable amplifier modes (stereo main, mono-main/monitor 1, or mon 1/mon 2) • 8 channels (6 mono, 2 stereo) • Mic inputs on all channels • Line-level inputs (6 mono, 2 stereo) Next is a ­detailed tour of the entire mixer. The descriptions are divided into sections, just as your mixer is ­organized into distinct zones: • Rear panel: The AC input, power switch, speaker-level outputs and amplifier mode switch • Patchbay: The lower front section, where you connect microphones and guitars etc. • RCA inputs on stereo channels • Insert jacks on mono channels • Channel Strips: The channel strips where you adjust and control each channel • Channels 5 and 6 allow direct connection of guitars and basses without a DI box • Master Section: The section on the right, with graphic EQs and main level controls • 3-band EQ with sweepable mid-range frequency • Stereo Effects Processor on mono channels Throughout these sections you'll find illustrations • 4-band EQ on stereo channels with each feature numbered and described in nearby • Monitor 1 send paragraphs. • Main mix stereo line outputs • Main mix mono sub out • Amplifier line-level inputs allow the connection of external mixers if more channels are needed • Footswitch connection for FX mute/unmute • FX/monitor 2 send (selectable pre/post) • +48v Phantom power can be applied to all mics This icon marks infor­mation that is critically ­important or unique to the mixer. For your own good, read them and remember them. This icon will lead you to some explanations of ­features and practical tips. Go ahead and skip these if you need to leave the room in a hurry. Appendix A: Service information. • Built-in compressors on the first 4 mono inputs Appendix B: Connectors. (dedicated in-line compression) • 24 built-in Running Man 32-bit effects with input gain, tap delay, and footswitch Appendix C: Technical information. Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets mute/unmute The thickness of the manual makes it ideal for fitting 4 PPM1008 under wobbly table legs. Mackie's technical writers also wear them on their heads, as they make an excellent shield from Venusian mind-probes.