Mackie PPM608 Owner's Manual

PPM608OWNER’S MANUAL8-Channel, 2 x 500 W Professional Powered Mixer

10PPM608PPM608Rear Panel Features1. POWER CONNECTIONThis jack accepts the supplied 3-prong IEC AC power cord.Before you plug the AC power cord into t

11Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual1/4" TS Connection• 1/4"TSoutputsarewiredTippositive,andSleeve negative.These two types of outputs ar

12PPM608PPM608Front Panel FeaturesChannels 1 to 4 have the extra benefit of built-in signal in-line compressors [29]. These may be adjusted to add jus

13Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual12. INSERT (CH. 1 to 6)These unbalanced 1/4" jacks on channels 1 to 6 are for connecting serial effects processor

14PPM608PPM60815. FX/MON 2 SEND OUTPUT This 1/4" TRS line-level output can be used to feed an external effects processor (FX) or a second set of

15Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualEFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL?“Serial” means that the entire channel signal leaves the mixer (insert [12] send), is routed

16PPM608PPM608Channel ControlsThe eight vertical channel strips look very similar, with only a few differences between them. Each channel works indep

17Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual21. MON 1This control allows you set up a nice monitor mix, independent of the main mix or the monitor 2 mix. Adjust the

18PPM608PPM60828. GAIN SWITCHEngage this switch [low] on channels that have “louder” instrumentation connected. For example, loud singing or yelling o

19Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual29. COMPRESSORChannels 1 to 4 have an in-line compressor circuit with a variable threshold. This is very useful for com

2PPM608PPM6081. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus

20PPM608PPM608Master Controls31. POWER LEDThis LED comes on when the powered mixer is plugged into the correct-voltage AC mains supply, and the rear p

21Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualThe control does not affect the monitor 1 output [17], monitor 2 output [15], or the internal power amp if it is playing

22PPM608PPM60842. PHANTOM SWITCHPress in this switch to add phantom power to all the XLR microphone inputs of the mixer. This lets the mixer send low-

23Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualThe signals going into the processor are affected by the channel FX/mon 2 controls [22], and the channel level controls

24PPM608PPM608Appendix A: Service InformationIf you think your powered mixer has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do

25Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualXLR ConnectorsMackie mixers use 3-pin female XLR connectors on all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded (

26PPM608PPM608SpeakonsWhen using the Speakon outputs to connect your loudspeakers, wire the Speakon connectors as shown below:Loudspeaker CableUse lou

27Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualAppendix C: Technical InformationSpecificationsDistortion (THD + N)(1 kHz, 30 kHz bandwidth)Mic mono: <0.005% /

28PPM608PPM608Dimensions12.3 in/ 314mm19.3 in/ 490 mm11.4 in/ 290 mmWEIGHT24.8 lb 11.2 kg

29Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualBlock Diagram48VMicsMon 2 (pre)Efx (post)LRLRMain levelStereoChannels7-8LRMonoChannelsMicLineInsertGainChannel LevelChan

3Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualPart No. SW0681 Rev. G 12.2013 ©2013 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.Loosely based on a dream sequence in whi

30PPM608PPM608Appendix D: Table of Effects PresetsNo. TitleDescription Example of its use01 Plate ReverbThis preset emulates vintage mechanical reverb

31Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualMackie Limited WarrantyPlease keep your sales receipt in a safe place.This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”)

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4PPM608PPM608IntroductionThank you for choosing a Mackie professional powered mixer. These powerful mixers are designed to meet the needs of almost an

5Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualNeed help with your mixer?• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and documentation.

6PPM608PPM608 Hookup DiagramsSmall Club SystemMicrophonespress HI-ZbuttonKeyboardsSRM450v2 Powered Stage Monitors(plays mon 1 output)Portable Recorder

7Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualHouse of Worship SystemMicrophonespress HI-ZbuttonKeyboardsDrumMachineC300z Passive SpeakersHouse System(plays mono main

8PPM608PPM608MicrophonesWirelessMicrophoneRear PanelFront PanelPower Amp Modeswitch set toStereo MainsLINEMICR RPGM 2MAIN OUT MICL LLLL RPHONO CDSENDR

9Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualMicrophonespress HI-ZbuttonsGuitar Processor(connected to INSERT)SendReturnKeyboardsC300z Passive Stage Monitors(plays mo