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Premium 8-Channel Analog Mixer
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 2. Keep these instructions. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 3. Heed all warnings. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- 4. Follow all instructions. ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 5. Do not use
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Set the levels Quick Start It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing to We realize that you must be really keen set optimal levels. But if you’d like to: Plug headphones to try out your new mixer. Please read into the phones output jack, then turn up the phones the safety instructions on page 2 and this knob just a little. page, and then have a look through some of the features and details in this manual. 1. Turn on the mixer by pressing the top edge of the power switch. 2. For o
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Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 820i Features professional compact mixer. The Onyx i series of mixers offer built-in FireWire, along with the newest features � Premium 8-channel super-compact analog and latest technologies for live sound reinforcement mixer with integrated Fire wire I/O and analog or digital studio recording, all in a durable, � 2 mono channels (mono mic and mono line road-worthy package. inputs) The Onyx 820i is equipped with three of our premium �
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How To Use This Manual The fi rst pages after the table of contents are the hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for fun times with your mixer. Next is a detailed tour of the entire mixer. The descriptions are divided into sections, just as your mixer is organized into distinct zones: � Back panel � Connection section � Channel controls � Master controls Throughout these sections you’ll fi nd illustrations with each feature numbered and described in nearby paragraphs. This icon m
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Contents CONTROL ROOM/PHONES AND METERS ............ 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 2 38. MAIN MIX .............................................. 23 QUICK START .......................................................... 3 39. TAPE, FW 1-2, ALT 3-4 ............................ 23 INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 4 40. ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX ............................. 23 YOU ARE HERE ...................................................
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M Hookup Diagrams Acoustic Guitar and Mic Microphone Stereo Effects Processor Guitar Processor Aux 1 set to Return POST Send 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETURN MAIN OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 2 IN OUT L 1 L L (MONO) 2 R R R INSERT INSERT L (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 BAL/UNBAL 1 2 R L L (MONO) (MONO) LINE LINE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE LINE +4dB LINE HI-Z HI-Z -10dB R R 48V 48V 48V PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ &
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M Bass Electric Guitar Condenser Guitar Headphones Microphone Stereo Effects Processor Digital Delay Headphone Amp 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETURN MAIN OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 2 IN OUT L 1 L L Amplifier (MONO) Modeler 2 R R R INSERT INSERT L (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 BAL/UNBAL 1 2 R L L (MONO) (MONO) LINE LINE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE LINE LINE +4dB - - HI Z HI Z -10dB R R 48V 48V 48V PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ P
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M Headphones Bass Electric Guitar Guitar Condenser Microphone Headphone Amp 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETURN MAIN OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 2 IN OUT L 1 L L (MONO) 2 R R R INSERT INSERT L (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 BAL/UNBAL 1 2 R L L (MONO) (MONO) LINE LINE press HI-Z BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE LINE +4dB LINE HI-Z HI-Z -10dB R R buttons 48V 48V 48V PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE CTRL ROOM/PHONES 30
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M Microphone Dynamics Processor Stereo Effects Processor Aux 1 iPod Acoustic set to Docking Station POST Guitar with pickup 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETURN MAIN OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 2 IN OUT L 1 L L (MONO) Headphones 2 R R R INSERT INSERT L (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 BAL/UNBAL 1 2 R L L (MONO) (MONO) press HI-Z LINE LINE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE LINE +4dB LINE HI-Z HI-Z -10dB button R R 48V 48V 48V PREMIUM
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M Headphones Effects Processor Voice-over Microphone Headphone Amp Voice-over booth record 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETURN MAIN OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 2 Video Deck IN OUT 1 L L L (MONO) 2 R R R play INSERT INSERT L (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 Effects/ Sampler BAL/UNBAL 1 2 R L L (MONO) (MONO) LINE LINE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE LINE +4dB LINE Synthesizer HI-Z HI-Z -10dB R R 48V 48V 48V PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PE
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Onyx 820i Features FIREWIRE MAIN OUT CTRL - RM OUT BALANCED BAL/UNBAL R L POWER ON R L 6 4 ALT 3-4 OUT 1 BAL/UNBAL R/4 L/3 7 MAIN OUTPUT +4dB MIC LEVEL 2 3 5 Rear Panel 1. POWER CONNECTION 3. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS FireWire is a high-speed two-way interface for This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box connecting digital devices. Two FireWire connectors allow the transfer of digital audio to and from your with your mixer) to the
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These same two channels from the computer can � The main mix, if main mix is selected as the also be chosen as inputs to channels 7 and 8, control room/phones source allowing you to adjust the gain, EQ, level, and pan, � Tape outputs, if tape is selected as well as to solo, and add to aux send 1 and 2. This � Alt 3-4 outputs if alt 3-4 is selected is routed using the FW/line input selector [22] on � A 2-track FireWire feed from your computer if channels 7 and 8. This is useful for live pe
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETURN MAIN OUT TAPE BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 2 IN OUT L 1 L L (MONO) 8 12 16 13 14 15 2 R R R INSERT INSERT L 9 (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 BAL/UNBAL 11 1 2 R L L 17 10 LINE LINE (MONO) (MONO) BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 11 11 LINE LINE +4dB LINE HI-Z HI-Z -10dB 18 R R 48V 48V 48V PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE 19 20 Connection Section This is where you plug in things such as: microph
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Insert jacks can be used as channel direct outputs; The aux 1 send signal is the sum (mix) of all the post-gain, and pre-EQ. See the connector section on channels whose aux 1 send control [32] is set to more page 30 (fi gure G) showing three ways to use insert than minimum. The aux 2 send is the sum of all the cables. channels whose aux 2 send control is set to more than minimum. The overall aux output level can be adjusted with the aux send master controls [45]. 10. MONO LINE INPUTS (Ch. 1
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WARNING: The headphone amp is loud, and 15. TAPE INPUTS can cause permanent hearing damage. Even These stereo unbalanced RCA inputs allow you to play intermediate levels may be painfully loud ® a tape, CD player, iPod dock, or other line-level source. with some headphones. BE CAREFUL! Always turn the The tape in jacks accept an unbalanced signal using phones level control [42] all the way down before standard hi-fi hookup cables. connecting headphones or pressing a solo switch, or Pu
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M Channel Controls The vertical channel strips look very similar, and have 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETU BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 only a few differences between them. Each channel works independently, and just controls the 1 L (MONO) signals plugged into the inputs directly above it. Here are a few features and differences: 2 R INSERT INSERT L (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 Mono Channels 1 and 2 BAL/UNBAL � These are mono channels, and their control
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M Plugging a guitar into a lower-impedance 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETU BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 line-level input can result in the loss of high frequencies, causing an unnatural and dull 1 L (MONO) sound. Normally, you must use a direct box 8 between a guitar and a mixer’s input, which serves to 2 R convert the impedance of the guitar from high to low. INSERT INSERT L The hi-z inputs on channels 1 and 2 make the need for 9 (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LI
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Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) This 20 dB of attenuation can be very handy when you micro phones, or ribbon mics into the mic are inserting a hot signal, or when you want to add EQ input jacks if phantom power is on. Do not gain, or both. Without this “virtual pad,” there is more plug instrument outputs into the mic XLR input jacks chance of channel clipping. with phantom power on, unless you know for certain it is safe to do so. Be sure the main level [55] is turned 24. SEND
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E E E R R R P P P C C C I I I M M M 26. MID EQ FREQUENCY (Ch. 1 and 2) 1 2 3-4 AUX SEND AUX RETU BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL 1 This knob sets the center frequency of the mid EQ 1 L level control [27]. This is sweepable from 100 Hz to (MONO) 8 8 kHz. 13 12 2 R Once this is set, the mid EQ level can be adjusted with INSERT INSERT L the mid EQ level control. 9 (MONO) LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 BAL/UNBAL Most of the root and lower harmonics that defi ne 1 2 R L L a sound are located in the
