Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HMX-56 Mackie
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2 HMX -56 HMX -56 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions.
Part No. 0016043 Rev . B 03/06 ©2005-2006 LOUD T echnologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Don’t forget to visit our website at www .mackie.com for mor e information about this and other Mackie products. T able of Contents I n t r o d u c t i o n .
4 HMX -56 HMX -56 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie HMX-56 Matrix Headphone Mixer/Amplifier . This six-channel headphone mixer features left and right TRS main inputs, four TRS “source” inputs, as well as an effects send and stereo effects r eturn.
5 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Getting Started READ THIS P AGE!! Even if you’re one of those people who never reads manuals, all we ask is that you read this page now befor e you begin using the HMX-56. Y ou’ll be glad you did! Zero the Controls 1.
6 HMX -56 HMX -56 Hookup Diagrams HMX-56 Live Sound Applica tion .
7 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual HMX-56 Recording Application with Onyx 1640 This example demonstrates how to use an Onyx 1640 mixer with the optional FireWire car d in a recording application. Four aux sends from the 1640 provide four separate mono headphone mixes to the HMX-56.
8 HMX -56 HMX -56 HMX-56 Features Front Panel All six headphone amplifiers share the same featur es: • Four sources plus L/R main input for each channel • Effects return for each channel • Individual front panel level controls • Rear panel phone outputs for each channel • Balanced inputs 1 .
9 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Rear Panel The rear panel is wher e you make all your analog audio connections to the HMX-56. 8 . I E C P o w er R e c e p t a c l e This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector .
10 HMX -56 HMX -56 Appendix A: Ser vice Information W arranty Ser vice Details concerning W arranty Service are spelled out in the W arranty section on page 15. If you think your HMX-56 has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service.
11 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- authorized service center . Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your HMX-56 needs service, follow these instructions: 1.
12 HMX -56 HMX -56 Appendix B: Connections Unbalancing a Line In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on the various pieces of equipment. This usually will not be a problem in making connections.
13 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual A C Po wer Requirements Power Consumption: 12 watts U.S. and Canada: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz AC Connector: 3-pin IEC 250 V AC Physical Dimensions and W eight Height: 2.0 in/51 mm W idth: 9.4 in/239 mm Depth: 8.5 in/216 mm W eight: 4.
14 HMX -56 HMX -56 HMX-56 Block Diagram Source A Level Left L Main R Main Source A Source B Source C Source D FX Rtn L FX Rtn R FX Send Main Input + - Right + - Left Effects Return + - Right + - Sourc.
15 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual HMX-56 Limited W arranty A. LOUD T echnologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase.
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