Mackie ProFX22 Owner's Manual - Page 5

Features How To Use This Manual • Professional 4•Bus live sound mixer with The first pages after the table of contents are the onboard effects and USB I/O hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for your • Low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps ProFX16 or ProFX22. with +50 dB gain range Next is a ­detailed tour of the entire mixer. The • Dedicated inline compression for critical inputs descriptions are divided into sections, just as your mixer • 32-bit RMFX™ processor with 16 "Gig-Ready" is ­organized into distinct zones: reverbs, choruses and delays • Rear Panel Connections: The AC input, power • Precision 7-band graphic EQ for tuning mains switch and USB I/O. and monitors • Front Panel Connection Section and Channel • USB I/O for recording shows and music Controls: The upper section, where you playback via Mac or PC connect microphones, guitars, etc and the • Stream subgroups 1-2 or main L/R to your computer for recording channel strips where you adjust and control each channel. • Stereo USB/tape I/O with input level control to mains • Convenient USB return to stereo channel for implementation of EQ, auxes and more • 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange on mono channels • Multiple high-headroom line inputs • Front Panel Additional Inputs & Outputs: The upper section, where you connect loudspeakers, headphones, CD player, etc. • Master Controls: The section on the right, with graphic EQ, Stereo Effect Processor and main level controls. Throughout these sections you'll find illustrations with each feature numbered and described in nearby • Individual channel mute switches and overload paragraphs. (OL) indicators • 18 dB/octave 100 Hz low cut filters on all mic channels This icon marks infor­mation that is critically ­important or unique to the mixer. For your own good, read them and remember them. • Inserts on mono mic/line channels for connecting outboard processors This icon will lead you to some explanations of • 60mm faders for input channels, subgroups and ­features and practical tips. mains • 48V phantom power with LED for use with condenser mics Appendices • FX mute button also controllable via footswitch • Break switch mutes all channels for music playback between sets • Control room / headphone outputs with rotary level control • Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4-inch main outputs • Rack-mountable design using optional rack ears [ProFX16] • Rugged steel chassis • Switching multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use • Includes Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC Appendix A: Service Information • Troubleshooting • Repair Appendix B: Connections • XLR Connectors • 1/4" TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks • 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks • RCA Plugs and Jacks • TRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Appendix C: Technical Information • Specifications • Dimensions • Block Diagram • Track Sheet Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets Owner's Manual 5