Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DFX12 Mackie
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DFX SERIES O WN E R ’ S MAN U AL DFX• 6 AND DFX• 1 2 6- AND 1 2-CHANNEL MIXERS WITH DIGIT AL EFFECTS dB 30 20 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 10 dB 30 20 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 10 dB 30 20 10 O O 40 50 5 5.
2 CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.
3 Please visit our website at www .mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. MASTER SECTION FEA TURES STEREO GRAPHIC EQ .................. page 14 MAIN/AUX 1 EQ SWITCH ................... 1 5 BYP ASS EQ SWITCH .............
4 QUICK ST AR T W e know you can’t wait to get the show on the road. Who has time to r ead a booooring manual? That’ s fine — the DFX Mixer is designed to set up quickly and operate intuitively .
5 2. MAKE THE CONNECTIONS: 1. Connect your amplifier’ s outputs to your speaker inputs (unless, of course, you have power ed monitors). 2. Plug all the sound system components into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of delivering adequate current.
6 INTRODUCTION Comprehensive master section, with: • Two 60mm main mix faders (L, R) • Balanced XLR stereo main outputs • Balanced TRS stereo main outputs • 12-segment stereo LED metering • .
7 APPLICA TION DIAGRAMS 9/10 11/12 MAIN OUT 1 1 MON L R AUX SEND STEREO AUX RETUR N LEFT 7/8 5/6 MIC MIC 4 MIC 3 MIC 2 1 MIC MIC BAL/UNBAL L LINE IN BAL/UNBAL L RR BAL/UNBAL LINE IN L LINE IN L RR LIN.
8 P A TCHBA Y (the intro and the outro) This is wher e everything gets plugged in: microphones, line-level instruments, effects devices, and the ultimate destination(s): P A system, monitors, headphones, and tape r ecorder , etc.
9 4. INSER T (FOR MONO CHANNELS) Use the insert jacks to send the channel signal through a compressor , graphic equalizer , or similar device. With nothing plugged into this jack, the channel’s signal goes straight through the mic/ line preamp and channel strip.
10 7. AUX SEND 1/MON OUTPUT T o create a stage monitor mix, patch this TRS output into your monitor amplifier’ s input, or powered monitor’ s input. This jack can also be used to feed the inputs of an effects device. Each channel strip has an AUX 1 (21) con- trol knob which adjusts how much of that channel’ s signal appears at this output.
11 TIP SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE 9. AUX 1 RETURN INPUTS Patch the outputs of external parallel ef- fects devices to these inputs. Signals coming in are adjusted using the AUX 1 RETURN (43) fader and MUTE. When connecting a mono device (just one cord), always use the left (mono) input and plug nothing into the right input.
12 CHANNEL STRIP FEA TURES 18. LOW CUT The LOW CUT circuit, often referr ed to as a high-pass filter , cuts the bass frequencies below 75 Hz at a rate of 18 dB per octave. W e recommend that you use LOW CUT on every microphone application except kick drum, bass guitar , or bass-heavy synth patches.
13 AUXILIARIES AUX 1/MON allows you to create a separate mono mix which can be used to feed stage monitors. AUX 2/EFX allows you to create another mono mix to feed the EMAC internal effects, and any external effects processor you have. The channel AUX knobs adjust how much of each channel is added to each aux mix.
14 MASTER SECTION FEA TURES Before you r ead this chapter , you might want to look at the rather lovely channel strip fea- tur es on the previous page. 27. STEREO GRAPHIC EQ This equalizer is used to shape the frequency spectrum of the main mix or monitor mix.
15 28. MAIN/AUX 1 EQ SWITCH This switch allows you to add EQ either to your main mix, or to your monitors. In the UP (MAIN) position, the EQ (27) only affects the main mix, phone or tape outs. In the DOWN (AUX 1) position, the EQ only affects the AUX SEND 1/MON (7) output; with no effect on the main mix, phone or tape outs.
16 36. BREAK SWITCH Engage the BREAK switch (as in take-a- break) and the entir e main microphone mix is switched off. The CD/T APE (11) input is still active, so you can play your intermission CDs or tapes through the main outputs.
17 40. AUX 2/EFX RETURN F ADER, MUTE The EMAC output is added to any signals going into the AUX 2 RETURN (10) jacks from an external effects processor .
18 AUX 2/ EFX RETURN CD/TAPE RETURN AUX 1 RETURN AUX 2 / EFX SEND AUX 1/MON SEND DIGIT AL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR LEVEL SET DELAY 1 BYPASS (EFFECTS TO STAGE MONITOR) REVERSE GATE CATHEDRAL LG.
19 MODULA TION EFFECTS These include Chorus, Flange, and Phaser , and are generally used for enhancement of in- strumental music. However , Chorus adds a dramatic effect to vocals as well. CHORUS: Provides a soft, ethereal sweeping effect. Perfect for enhancement of electric and acoustic guitar and bass.
20 APPENDIX A: Ser vice Info W arranty Service Details concerning W arranty Service are spelled out in the W arranty Card included with your mixer . If it’s missing, please let us or your dealer know . If you think your DFX Mixer has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it be- fore calling for service.
21 Maximum V oltage Gain Mic Input to Insert Output: 50 dB Tape Output: 60 dB Main Output: 76 dB Aux Send: 85 dB Line Input to Insert Output: 30 dB Tape Output: 40 dB Main Output: 56 dB Aux Send: 66 d.
22 16.1" (410 mm) 4.1" (105 mm) 14.4" (365 mm) DFX • 12 WEIGHT 10.0 lbs. (4.5 kg) DFX • 6 WEIGHT 8 lbs. (3.6 kg) 1 1.8" (300 mm) 14.4" (365 mm) The majority of AC outlets encounter ed in homes and clubs (in the U.S.) are served by a 240 V AC center-tapped service entrance trans- former .
23 PHANT OM MIC IN +48 VDC LINE IN MUTE SHEL VING EQ LEVEL SET MONO CHANNELS INSERT 1 - 4 GAIN HI 80 12K LO 75Hz HPF LOW CUT LOW CUT PA N MONO F ADER OL AUX 2/EFX AUX 1/MONIT OR MIC IN LINE IN LINE IN.
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