Mackie ProFX12 User Manual

ProFX8 and ProFX12OWNER’S MANUALProfessional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/OMAINRIGHT(BALANCED)MAINLEFTUSB(BALANCED)8K4K2K1K500250125151510105501

10ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12Home Studio System ProFX8MAINRIGHT(BALANCED)MAINLEFTUSB(BALANCED)MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBERWARNING: TO REDU

11Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualPodcast System ProFX8This diagram shows microphones attached to the channel 1 and 2 mic inputs, a keyboard worksta-tion

12ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12Rear Panel Features1. POWER CONNECTIONThis is a standard 3-prong IEC AC power connector. Securely connect the su

13Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualFront Panel FeaturesConnection SectionThis is where to plug things in: microphones, line-level instruments and effects,

14ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12The insert point is after the gain control [19], level set LED [20] and low cut switch [21], but before the chan

15Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual12. MON SENDStage monitors allow the talented musicians to hear themselves clearly on stage, and this can often be a go

16ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX1217. TAPE INPUTThese stereo unbalanced RCA inputs are designed to work with semi-pro as well as pro player/reco

17Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualChannel ControlsThe vertical channel strips look very similar, with only a few differences between them. Each channel wo

18ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12For hybrid channels (mic input and stereo line input), the gain control just affects the microphone input.For st

19Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualAnother way to consider low cut’s function is that it actually adds flexibility during live performances. With the addit

2ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX121. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. D

20ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX1226. AUX FXThese knobs tap a portion of each channel's signal to set up a nice FX mix feeding the internal F

21Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualMaster Controls31. PHANTOM POWER SWITCHIf the microphones need phantom power, press in this switch to add phantom pow

22ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX1234. BREAK SWITCH This important “take-a-break” switch quickly mutes all the microphones and line-level inputs w

23Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual40. USB THRUIn addition to a mix of the other channels, the USB output to the computer may contain any input from the c

24ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12Stereo Effects ProcessorTheMackieRunning-Man32-bitinternaleffectsprocessor is a mono-in, stereo-out effe

25Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualNo. TitleDescription Example of its use1 BRIGHT ROOMThis room has a bright tone with lots of scattered reflections to sim

26ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12Appendix A: Service InformationIf you think your ProFX mixer has a problem, please check out the following troub

27Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual“XLR” ConnectorsMackiemixersuse3-pinfemale“XLR”connectorsonall microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the ground

28ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12Mackie Stereo Inputs and Returns: Mono, Stereo, WhateverStereo line inputs and stereo returns are a fine example

29Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualAppendix C: Technical InformationSpecificationsNoise 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 150 Source Impedance Equivalent Input Noise(Mic in

3Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualPart No. SW0713 Rev. D ©2011 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.No electrons were harmed during the prod

30ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12DimensionsChannel Level Set LED 0 dBu (normal operating level)Channel OL LED –1 dB before channel clippingMeasur

31Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualBlock DiagramLRMainPhones LevelMain FaderInsertHPFFaderPanLeftRightFX levelPhonesL sumR sumMon (pre)Mon (pre)3-Band EQFX

32ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12 Limited WarrantyPlease keep your sales receipt in a safe place.This Limited Product Warranty

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4ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12IntroductionThankyouforchoosingaMackieprofessionalProFXmixer. It is equipped with our rather lovely micro

5Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualContents Need help with your mixer?• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),

6ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12Band System ProFX12MAINRIGHT(BALANCED)MAINLEFTUSB(BALANCED)POWERONFUSE: T1.6AL AC250V~100-240V 50/60 Hz 25WMANUFA

7Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualHouse of Worship System ProFX12MAINRIGHT(BALANCED)MAINLEFTUSB(BALANCED)POWERONFUSE: T1.6AL AC250V~100-240V 50/60 Hz 25WMA

8ProFX8 and ProFX12ProFX8 and ProFX12DJ System ProFX8MAINRIGHT(BALANCED)MAINLEFTUSB(BALANCED)MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBERWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RIS

9Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual Karaoke System ProFX8MAINRIGHT(BALANCED)MAINLEFTUSB(BALANCED)MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBERWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK