Mackie ProFX8 User Manual
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ProFX8 and ProFX12
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35. BREAK SWITCH
This important "take-a-break" switch quickly mutes
all the microphones and line-level inputs when the band
is between sets. This will prevent protestors or rogue
karaoke singers from storming the stage at the interval.
The monitor send [13] and FX send [14] are not af-
fected. Check this switch fi rst, if you are having trouble
with no sound in your system.
is between sets. This will prevent protestors or rogue
karaoke singers from storming the stage at the interval.
The monitor send [13] and FX send [14] are not af-
fected. Check this switch fi rst, if you are having trouble
with no sound in your system.
You can still play the stereo RCA tape inputs [18] in
the main stereo mix, and play audio coming in from your
computer via the USB inputs. For example, you could
play a soothing CD while the band is off stage.
computer via the USB inputs. For example, you could
play a soothing CD while the band is off stage.
36. TAPE LEVEL
This allows you to control the input level of signals
entering the tape inputs. It is conveniently close to the
break switch [35] so you can quickly mute all channels
and then bring up your background music when the
band is taking a break.
break switch [35] so you can quickly mute all channels
and then bring up your background music when the
band is taking a break.
37. STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the main mix
output. It affects the line-level outputs [4, 15], but not
the tape outputs [19], headphones [17], or the USB
output [5]. This EQ can be used for the monitor mix in-
stead of the main mix, if the main mix/mon switch [38]
is engaged. It can also be quickly bypassed using the EQ
in/bypass switch [39].
the tape outputs [19], headphones [17], or the USB
output [5]. This EQ can be used for the monitor mix in-
stead of the main mix, if the main mix/mon switch [38]
is engaged. It can also be quickly bypassed using the EQ
in/bypass switch [39].
Each slider allows you to adjust the level of its
frequency band, with up to 15 dB of boost or cut, and
no change in level at the center (0 dB) position. The
frequency bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8kHz.
no change in level at the center (0 dB) position. The
frequency bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8kHz.
The EQ section comes before the main fader [48],
and meters [34]. As with the channel EQ, just take it
easy. There is a large amount of adjustment, and if you
are not careful, you can upset the delicate balance of
nature. Although it may not seem cool to actually turn
down controls, with EQ it is often your best option. Turn
down the offending frequency range, rather than boost
the wanted range. You can use it to reduce the level of
some frequency bands where feedback occurs.
easy. There is a large amount of adjustment, and if you
are not careful, you can upset the delicate balance of
nature. Although it may not seem cool to actually turn
down controls, with EQ it is often your best option. Turn
down the offending frequency range, rather than boost
the wanted range. You can use it to reduce the level of
some frequency bands where feedback occurs.
38. MAIN MIX/MON
This switch allows you to choose if the stereo graphic
EQ [37] is used for the stereo left and right main mix,
or if it is used for the monitors. For example, there
maybe times when the graphic EQ can be used wisely
in the monitor mix to reduce feedback in the monitors
from nearby microphones.
or if it is used for the monitors. For example, there
maybe times when the graphic EQ can be used wisely
in the monitor mix to reduce feedback in the monitors
from nearby microphones.
39. EQ IN/BYPASS
This switch allows you to quickly engage or disen-
gage the stereo graphic EQ. This can be used for quick
checks of your EQ settings, or to shorten the signal path
if you do not need to use the EQ.
checks of your EQ settings, or to shorten the signal path
if you do not need to use the EQ.
40. USB INPUT LEVEL
This control lets you adjust the signal level of the two
channels coming in from your computer, via the USB
port, relative to the mix of the other channels. Adjust
it carefully to achieve the desired mix with the other
channels.
port, relative to the mix of the other channels. Adjust
it carefully to achieve the desired mix with the other
channels.
The USB input from your audio software such as
Tracktion, could be individual instrument tracks, a mix
of tracks, or processed tracks.
of tracks, or processed tracks.
8K
4K
2K
1K
500
250
125
15
15
10
10
5
5
0
15
15
10
10
5
5
0
PHONES
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
ST RTN
FX RTN
U
+15
FX TO MON
FX MASTER
U
+15
O
O
O
O
dB
30
20
10
10
O
O
40
50
50
5
5
U
60
dB
30
20
10
10
O
O
40
50
50
5
5
U
60
dB
30
20
10
10
O
O
40
50
50
5
5
U
60
dB
30
20
10
10
O
O
40
50
50
5
5
U
60
PRESETS
FX PRESETS
01 BRIGHT ROOM
02 WARM LOUNGE
03 SMALL STAGE
04 WARM THEATER
05 WARM HALL
06 CONCERT HALL
02 WARM LOUNGE
03 SMALL STAGE
04 WARM THEATER
05 WARM HALL
06 CONCERT HALL
13 DELAY 1 (300ms)
14 DELAY 2 (380ms)
15 DELAY 3 (480ms)
16 REVERB + DLY (250ms)
14 DELAY 2 (380ms)
15 DELAY 3 (480ms)
16 REVERB + DLY (250ms)
07 PLATE REVERB
08 CATHEDRAL
09 CHORUS
10 CHORUS + REV
11 DOUBLER
12 TAPE SLAP
08 CATHEDRAL
09 CHORUS
10 CHORUS + REV
11 DOUBLER
12 TAPE SLAP
MON
MAIN
0dB=0dBu
MAIN
METERS
OL
4
6
3
3
10
15
7
10
20
30
30
0
2
2
BREAK
(MUTES ALL CHANNELS)
PHANTOM
POWER
POWER
O
O
+20
U
TAPE LEVEL
O
O
+20
U
USB THRU
O
O
MAX
OL
OL
MAIN MIX
MON
EQ IN
BYPASS
R
L
INPUT LEVEL
USB
MUTE
MUTE
48V
37
38
39
32
33
34
35
36
42
54
52
50
49
51
40
41
45
46
47
48
43
44
53