Mackie 1220i User Manual
12-Channel Premium Analog Mixer
with FireWire
QUICK START GUIDE
12
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LINE
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
48V 48V 48V 48V
U
203040
60
U
+40dB
-20dB
SEND
PRE
POST
U
HIGH
+15
-15
1k
100 8k
U
+15
-15
U
LOW
+15
-15
AUX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
PAN
R
L
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X
Y
1
N
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U
203040
U
+40dB
-20dB
SEND
U
+15
-15
1k
100 8k
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
60
P
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LINE
PRE
POST
HIGH
12kHz
LOW
EQ
FREQ
MID
E
2
LINE
HI-Z
80Hz
R
E
LINE
HI-Z
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
EQ
12kHz
FREQ
MID
80Hz
AUX
1
2
1
OO
MAX
2
OO
MAX
PAN
R
L
X
Y
N
O
75Hz
18dB/OCT
U
203040
U
+40dB
-20dB
SEND
U
+15
-15
1k
100 8k
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
L
3
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3
LINE
60
PRE
POST
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
FREQ
MID
LOW
80Hz
AUX
1
2
PAN
R
X
Y
N
O
75Hz
18dB/OCT
U
203040
U
+40dB
-20dB
SEND
U
+15
-15
1k
100 8k
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
L
CTRL - RM OUT
4
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BAL/UNBAL
E
LRLR
MAIN OUT
ALT 3-4 OUT
BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBAL
TAPE
L
IN
R/4L/3
OUT
R
LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12LINE IN 7-8LINE IN 5-6
LINE
4
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
LLL
(MONO)(MONO)
RRR
U
60
PRE
POST
HIGH
EQ
12kHz
FREQ
MID
LOW
80Hz
SEND
-15
-15
-15
+20dB-20dB
U
+15
U
+15
U
+15
AUX
1
OO
MAX
2
OO
MAX
PAN
R
R
L
U
U
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
PRE
POST
HIGH
AUX
PAN
EQ
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
+20dB-20dB
SEND
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
1
OO
MAX
2
OO
MAX
R
L
PRE
POST
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
AUX
PAN
+20dB-20dB
SEND
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
-15
U
MID
2.5kHz
+15
-15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
-15
AUX
1
2
1
OO
MAX
2
OO
MAX
PAN
R
L
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL
U
+20dB-20dB
SEND INPUT
U
HIGH
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
LOW
+15
-15
AUX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
PAN
R
L
L
R
PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER
CTRL ROOM/PHONES
LINE
FW 1-2
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
OO
CONTROL
ROOM
80Hz
1
PRE
POST
2
PRE
POST
FW 1-2
SOURCE
MAIN MIX
TAPE
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
MAX
SEND
OO
OO
w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE
ALT 3-4
OO
MAX
PHONES
AUX MASTER
1
+15
RTN TO
AUX1
2
+15
0dB=0dBu
LR
20
15
10
6
3
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
RUDE
SOLO
RETURN
OO
+10
OO
+10
POWER
CLIP
LEVEL
SET
1
2
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
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30
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60
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ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
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10
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30
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ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
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10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
1
2 3 4 7-85-6
9-10 11-12
DESTINATION
PHONES
MIC
OO
LEVEL
dB
10
5
MAX
AUX
1-2
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
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50
60
OO
TALKBACK
MAIN MIXTALKBACK
Important Safety Instructions
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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15.
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no
object fi lled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
16.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fi re or electric shock.
17.
This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).
18.
This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power
switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain
readily accessible to the user.
19.
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this device not expressly
approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment under FCC rules.
21. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is
applicable)
limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department
of Com mu ni ca tions.
ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le
réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des
com mu ni ca tions du Canada.
22.
Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing
loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced
hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to
suffi ciently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specifi ed
the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits
could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation.
Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn
when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing
loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE
2 Onyx 1220i
AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER.
CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral
est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de
"voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque
d'éléctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé
pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le
fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction
accompagnant l'appareil.
Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product
should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and
human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural
resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.
Duration,
per day in
hours
8 90 Duo in small club
692
4 95 Subway Train
397
2 100 Very loud classical music
1.5 102
1 105 Woody and Anita screaming about
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert
Sound Level
dBA, Slow
Response
Typical Example
deadlines
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Introduction
Set the levels
It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing to set
Thank you for choosing a lovely Mackie Onyx 1220i
professional compact mixer. It has built-in FireWire,
our premium precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx
mic preamps, along with the newest features and latest
technologies for live sound reinforcement and analog
or digital studio recording, all in a durable, road-worthy
package.
We realize that you must be really keen
to try out your new mixer. Please read
the safety instructions on page 2 and this
page, and then have a look through some
of the features and details in this quick start guide. A
full manual is available on www.mackie.com.
Setup
Use the mixer in a nice clean and dry environment,
free from dryer lint and dust bunnies.
optimal levels. But if you’d like to: Plug headphones into
the phones output jack, then turn up the phones knob
just a little.
1. Turn on the mixer by pressing the top edge of
the power switch.
2. For one channel, press the solo switch in, and
the rude solo light will turn on.
3. Play something into that input at real-world
levels.
4. Adjust that channel's gain control until the
right main meter stays around the 0 dB LED
(marked "level set").
5. Disengage the channel's solo switch.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the remaining channels.
7. Turn up a channel fader to the "U" mark.
8. Slowly turn up the main mix fader until you
hear the signals in your speakers or
Zero the controls
1. Fully turn down all the knobs to minimum,
except for the channel EQ and pan controls,
which should be centered.
2. Make sure all buttons are in the out position.
Connections
1. Make sure the AC power switch is off before
making any connections.
2. Push the linecord securely into the IEC
connector on the rear panel, and plug it into a
3-prong AC outlet. The mixer can accept
AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC.
3. Plug a balanced microphone into one of the mic
XLR (3-pin) connectors. Or connect any linelevel signal (keyboard, or guitar preamp) to a
line input jack using a TS or TRS 1/4" plug.
any
headphones.
9. If needed, apply some channel EQ wisely.
10. Adjust the channel levels to get the best mix.
Keep the gain controls and faders fully down on
unused channels.
11. During the performance, if you notice a channel
OL LED turning on during peaks, carefully turn
down that channel's gain control until OL does
not turn on.
FireWire
• See page 15 for details of getting started with
FireWire. PC drivers are on the supplied
CD-ROM. Mac OS X contains built-in drivers.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 2
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 3
4. If your microphone requires phantom power,
press in the 48V phantom power button.
5. You can connect a guitar directly to line inputs
1 or 2 without the need for a DI box. Press a
hi-z switch if you connect a guitar directly.
6. The insert jacks of channels 1 to 4 can be used
to connect an external effects or dynamics
processor into the channel signal chain.
7. Connect the main outputs of the mixer (either
XLR or TRS 1/4") to the line-level inputs of your
amplifi er (with speakers already attached) or
to the line-level inputs of powered speakers.
Part No. SW0804 Rev. B
©2010 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
FEATURES ............................................................... 4
SETTING UP A SYSTEM ............................................ 6
MICROPHONES ....................................................... 8
LINE-LEVEL SOURCES AND GUITARS ......................... 9
AUX 1 AND AUX 2 ................................................ 10
CONTROL ROOM/PHONES/METERS ...................... 11
MAIN MIX ............................................................ 12
ALT 3-4 ............................................................... 13
TALKBACK ............................................................ 14
FIREWIRE ............................................................. 15
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................................... 18
TRACK SHEET ........................................................ 20
BLOCK DIAGRAM .................................................. 22
MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY ................................ 23
Quick Start Guide 3
Features
REAR PANEL
1. AC POWER CONNECTION
2. POWER SWITCH
3. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS
4. MAIN MIX XLR OUTPUTS
5. MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL (+4 dB/MIC)
6. AUX SEND 1 AND 2
7. AUX RETURN 1 AND 2
8. INSERT (CH. 1-4)
CONNECTION SECTION
9. MIC INPUTS
10. MONO LINE INPUTS (CH. 1-4)
11. STEREO LINE INPUTS (CH. 5-12)
12. CONTROL-ROOM OUTPUTS
13. MAIN MIX 1/4" OUTPUTS
27. MID EQ LEVEL (CH. 5-12)
28. LOW EQ LEVEL
29. AUX SEND 1 AND 2 LEVEL
30. PAN CONTROL
31. MUTE/ALT 3-4 SWITCH
32. –20 AND OL LEDS
33. CHANNEL FADER
34. SOLO SWITCH
MASTER SECTION
35. CONTROL ROOM SOURCE: MAIN MIX
36. CONTROL ROOM SOURCE: TAPE, FW 1-2, ALT 3-4
37. ASSIGN CONTROL ROOM SOURCE TO MAIN MIX
38. CONTROL ROOM LEVEL
39. PHONES LEVEL
40. LEFT/RIGHT LEVEL METERS
14. ALT 3-4 OUTPUTS
15. TAPE INPUTS
16. TAPE OUTPUTS
17. HEADPHONE OUTPUT
CHANNEL CONTROLS
18. HI-Z SWITCH (CH. 1 AND 2 ONLY)
19. LOW CUT SWITCH (CH.1-4 ONLY)
20. 48V PHANTOM POWER (MIC ONLY)
21. GAIN CONTROL
22. SEND FIREWIRE PRE/POST EQ
23. CH.11-12 INPUT (LINE OR FW 1-2)
24. HIGH EQ LEVEL
25. MID EQ FREQUENCY (CH. 1-4)
26. MID EQ LEVEL (CH. 1-4)
41. RUDE SOLO LIGHT
42. AUX MASTER SEND 1 AND 2 LEVELS
43. AUX SEND PRE/POST SWITCH
44. AUX MASTER RETURN 1 AND 2 LEVELS
45. AUX RETURN AUX 2 TO AUX1
46. POWER LED
47. TALKBACK MICROPHONE
48. TALKBACK LEVEL
49. TALKBACK DESTINATION: PHONES, AUX 1-2
50. TALKBACK ON SWITCH
51. MAIN MIX FADER
POWER
FIREWIRE
3
1 2
1. AC POWER CONNECTION
This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector.
Connect the supplied detachable linecord to the power
receptacle, and plug the other end of the linecord into
an AC outlet. The mixer can accept
ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC.
any AC voltage
MAIN OUTPUT
4 Onyx 1220i
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
MAIN OUT
LEVEL
BALANCED
4
5
+4dB
AUX SEND
LR
MIC
1
BAL/UNBAL
2
6
CHANNEL INSERT
43
AUX RETURN
LRLR
21
BAL/UNBAL
2
1
8
7
2. POWER SWITCH
Press the top of this rocker switch inwards to turn on
the mixer. The front panel power LED will glow with
happiness and the mixer will be fully operational.
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CTRL - RM OUT
BAL/UNBAL
12 13 14
LRLR
MAIN OUT
ALT 3-4 OUT
BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBAL
15 16
TAPE
L
IN
R/4L/3
OUT
R
LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12LINE IN 7-8LINE IN 5-6
10
18
19
21
22
24
25
26
28
29
29
1
LINE
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
LINE
HI-Z
48V 48V 48V 48V
20
U
20
U
-20dB
SEND
-15
100 8k
30
40
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
60
+40dB
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
1k
FREQ
U
U
20
U
-20dB
SEND
-15
100 8k
30
1k
MID
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
LOW
80Hz
-15
-15
AUX
1
OO
MAX
OO
2
OO
MAX
OO
PAN
U
U
U
+40dB
+15
+15
+15
MAX
MAX
40
60
LINE
LINE
PRE
POST
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
FREQ
MID
LOW
80Hz
AUX
PAN
2
3
LINE
HI-Z
75Hz
18dB/OCT
30
U
20
40
60
U
+40dB
-20dB
SEND
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
-15
1k
FREQ
100 8k
U
MID
+15
-15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
-15
AUX
1
OO
2
OO
1
MAX
2
MAX
PAN
75Hz
18dB/OCT
U
20
U
-20dB
SEND
-15
100 8k
-15
-15
OO
OO
30
U
1k
U
U
+40dB
+15
+15
+15
MAX
MAX
40
60
PRE
POST
LINE
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
FREQ
MID
LOW
80Hz
AUX
1
2
PAN
4
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
11
U
U
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
SEND
-15
-15
-15
OO
OO
U
U
U
+20dB-20dB
+15
27
+15
+15
MAX
MAX
PRE
POST
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
AUX
PAN
1
2
SEND
-15
-15
-15
OO
OO
+20dB-20dB
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
U
MID
2.5kHz
+15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
AUX
1
MAX
2
MAX
PAN
SEND
-15
-15
-15
OO
OO
U
L
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL
R
PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER
w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE
CTRL ROOM/PHONES
SOURCE
17
0dB=0dBu
LLL
(MONO)(MONO)
RRR
U
LR
CLIP
+20dB-20dB
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
U
MID
2.5kHz
+15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
AUX
1
MAX
2
MAX
PAN
+20dB-20dB
SEND INPUT
LINE
U
FW 1-2
HIGH
12kHz
+15
-15
U
MID
2.5kHz
+15
-15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
-15
AUX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
PAN
1
2
23
38
CONTROL
43
FW 1-2
OO
ROOM
PRE
POST
PRE
POST
MAIN MIX
TAPE
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
MAX
SEND
OO
42
OO
35
36
ALT 3-4
37
39
OO
MAX
PHONES
AUX MASTER
45
1
+15
RTN TO
AUX1
2
+15
20
15
10
6
3
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
RUDE
SOLO
RETURN
OO
44
OO
40
LEVEL
SET
41
1
+10
2
+10
30
31
33
34
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
32
OL
-
20
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
dB
10
5
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
OL
-
20
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
OL
-
20
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
OL
-
20
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
OL
-
20
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
1
2 3 4 7-85-6
9-10 11-12
46
L
ALT 3/4
R
POWER
47
48
DESTINATION
PHONES
MIC
OO
LEVEL
MAX
AUX
1-2
dB
10
5
U
51
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
dB
10
5
OL
-
20
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
49
40
50
60
OO
50
TALKBACK
MAIN MIXTALKBACK
Quick Start Guide 5
Setting up a system
Microphones
Electric
Guitar
Bass
Guitar
iPod
Docking Station
HD1531
Po w e r ed
Speaker
Main Right
HD1801
Po w e r ed
Subwoofers
Amplifier
Modeler
Drum
Machine
press HI-Z
button
12
M
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X
Y
P
R
N
E
O
M
M
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X
X
Y
Y
P
R
N
N
E
O
O
CTRL - RM OUT
3
4
M
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C
X
Y
P
P
R
R
N
E
E
O
LRLR
1
LINE2LINE
LINE
LINE
HI-Z
HI-Z
18dB/OCT
48V 48V 48V 48V
U
U
203040
U
-20dB
SEND
U
-15
1k
100 8k
U
-15
U
-15
OO
OO
L
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
ALT 3/4
SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
203040
203040
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
60
60
U
U
-20dB
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
U
EQ
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
+15
-15
-15
+15
1k
FREQ
FREQ
100 8k
100 8k
U
MID
MID
+15
+15
-15
-15
U
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
+15
+15
-15
-15
AUX
AUX
1
1
OO
MAX
MAX
2
2
OO
MAX
MAX
PAN
PAN
R
R
L
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
10
10
5
5
U
U
OL
OL
5
5
-
-
20
20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
234 7-85-6
1
4
3
LINE
LINE
75Hz
75Hz
18dB/OCT
U
U
203040
60
60
U
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
U
+15
1k
U
+15
U
+15
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
L
ALT 3/4
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
U
U
EQ
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
+15
-15
-15
1k
FREQ
FREQ
U
100 8k
U
-15
MID
MID
+15
-15
U
U
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
+15
-15
-15
AUX
AUX
1
1
OO
OO
MAX
2
2
OO
OO
MAX
PAN
PAN
R
R
LR
L
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
10
10
5
5
U
U
OL
OL
5
5
-
-
20
20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
MAIN OUT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12LINE IN 7-8LINE IN 5-6
SEND
-15
-15
-15
OO
OO
LR
ALT 3/4
(MONO)(MONO)(MONO)
U
U
+20dB-20dB
SEND
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
U
U
EQ
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
+15
+15
-15
U
U
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
+15
+15
-15
U
U
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
+15
+15
-15
AUX
AUX
1
OO
MAX
MAX
2
OO
MAX
MAX
PAN
PAN
LR
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
10
10
5
5
U
U
OL
5
5
-
20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
+20dB-20dBU+20dB-20dB
PRE
POST
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
MID
2.5kHz
+15
LOW
80Hz
+15
AUX
1
MAX
2
MAX
PAN
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
9-10 11-12
ALT 3-4 OUT
L
LLL
(MONO)
R
RRR
U
+20dB-20dB
SEND INPUT
LINE
U
FW 1-2
HIGH
12kHz
+15
-15
U
MID
2.5kHz
+15
-15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
-15
AUX
1
1
OO
MAX
2
2
OO
MAX
PAN
LR
BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBAL
R/4L/3
PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER
CTRL ROOM/PHONES
FW 1-2
OO
CONTROL
ROOM
PRE
POST
PRE
POST
SOURCE
MAIN MIX
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
TAPE
SEND
OO
OO
IN OUT
ALT 3-4
MAXOOMAX
PHONES
AUX MASTER
1
+15
2
+15
TAPE
L
R
w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE
0dB=0dBu
LR
RUDE
SOLO
RETURN
OO
RTN TO
AUX1
OO
POWER
CLIP
20
15
10
6
3
0
2
LEVEL
SET
4
7
10
20
30
Aux Send 1 in PRE mode
for stage monitors
1
+10
2
+10
Aux Send 2 in POST mode
Headphones
Keyboard
HD1531
Po w e r ed
Speaker
Main Left
for external processor
ALT 3/4
MIC
dB
10
5
U
OL
OL
5
-
-
20
20
10
DESTINATION
20
30
PHONES
40
50
60
OO
TALKBACK
LEVEL
TALKBACK
dB
10
5
U
OO
MAX
5
10
20
30
AUX
40
1-2
50
60
OO
MAIN MIX
Send
Return
Compressor (Vocals)
Send
Return
Compressor (Vocals)
Send
HD1801
Po w e r ed
Subwoofers
Return
Dynamics Processor (Bass)
Laptop Computer
with audio
production software
FIREWIRE
POWER
MAIN OUTPUT
LEVEL
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MAIN OUT
AUX SEND
BALANCED
1
LR
BAL/UNBAL
2
+4dB
MIC
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
CHANNEL INSERT
43
2
AUX RETURN
BAL/UNBAL
LRLR
21
1
Digital Delay
(Aux Send 2)
Return
Send
Mackie SRM450v2 Powered Speakers
(Stage Monitors) Aux Send 1
This diagram shows an electric guitar connected to the channel 1 line iput input via an amplifi er
modeller, a bass guitar connected directly to channel 2 (hi-z switch in), microphones connected to
channel 3 and 4 mic inputs, a drum machine connected to channel 5-6 stereo line inputs, and a
keyboard connected to channel 11-12 stereo line inputs. An iPod dock connects to the tape input.
A dynamics processor is connected to the insert jack of channel 2 to work its magic on your bass.
Vocal compressors are connected to the channel 3 and 4 inserts.
A delay processor receives a mono input from aux 2 send (in post-fader mode), and its stereo outputs
connect to the stereo aux 1 return inputs.
A plethora of SRM450v2 powered speakers are strewn across the stage as monitors for the band; they
are connected to the aux 1 send jack (in pre-fader mode). Headphones are used to monitor levels.
The club is driven by connecting quad HD1801 powered subwoofers and a pair of HD1531 powered
speakers to the main left and right outputs.
A laptop computer connects to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels,
and the aux sends to be recorded. Two channels can be played back from your audio production
software. These can enter as either a source for the control room and phones, or channels 11 and 12.
Typical Club System
6 Onyx 1220i
Electric
Guitar
Keyboard
Electronic
Drum Kit
Bass
Guitar
press HI-Z
buttons
Acoustic
Guitar
Studio
Microphone
mic’d up
12
M
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X
Y
P
R
N
E
O
1
LINE2LINE
LINE
HI-Z
48V 48V 48V 48V
U
203040
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
60
U
+40dB
-20dB
SEND
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
-15
1k
FREQ
100 8k
U
MID
+15
-15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
-15
AUX
1
OO
MAX
2
OO
MAX
PAN
R
L
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
1
3
M
M
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C
C
X
X
Y
Y
P
P
R
R
N
N
E
E
O
O
3
LINE
LINE
HI-Z
75Hz
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
U
203040
U
-20dB
SEND
-15
100 8k
-15
-15
U
OO
OO
L
ALT 3/4
203040
203040
60
60
U
U
-20dB
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
U
U
EQ
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
+15
+15
-15
1k
U
U
-15
1k
FREQ
FREQ
100 8k
100 8k
U
MID
MID
+15
+15
-15
-15
U
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
+15
+15
-15
-15
AUX
AUX
1
1
OO
MAX
MAX
2
2
OO
MAX
MAX
PAN
PAN
R
R
L
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
10
10
5
5
U
U
OL
OL
5
5
-
-
20
20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
2 3 4 7-85-6
M
I
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X
Y
P
R
N
E
O
LINE
75Hz
U
60
+40dB
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
1k
FREQ
U
MID
+15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
AUX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
PAN
R
L
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
CTRL - RM OUT
4
BAL/UNBAL
LRLR
4
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
U
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
+20dB-20dBU+20dB-20dB
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
U
U
EQ
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
+15
+15
-15
-15
U
U
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
+15
+15
-15
-15
U
U
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
+15
+15
-15
-15
AUX
AUX
1
OO
OO
LR
ALT 3/4
1
OO
MAX
MAX
2
2
OO
MAX
MAX
PAN
PAN
LR
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
10
10
5
5
U
U
OL
OL
5
5
-
-
20
20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
1
2
OL
-
20
MAIN OUT
LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12LINE IN 7-8LINE IN 5-6
(MONO)(MONO)(MONO)
U
+20dB-20dB
SEND
PRE
POST
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
LR
ALT 3/4
dB
10
5
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
9-10 11-12
Mackie
HR824mk2
Powered Reference
Monitors for
Control Room
CD Player
Engineer’s
ALT 3-4 OUT
LLL
(MONO)
RRR
U
+20dB-20dB
SEND INPUT
LINE
U
FW 1-2
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
+15
-15
U
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
+15
-15
U
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
+15
-15
AUX
AUX
1
OO
MAX
2
OO
MAX
PAN
PAN
LR
BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBAL
L
R
PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER
CTRL ROOM/PHONES
CONTROL
1
PRE
POST
2
PRE
POST
TAPE
L
IN OUT
R
R/4L/3
w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE
TAPE
SEND
OO
OO
ALT 3-4
PHONES
AUX MASTER
1
+15
2
+15
0dB=0dBu
LR
CLIP
20
15
10
6
3
0
2
LEVEL
SET
4
7
10
20
30
MAXOOMAX
RUDE
SOLO
RETURN
1
OO
+10
RTN TO
AUX1
2
OO
+10
POWER
press FW 1-2 button ( )
to pass FW 1-2 computer
output into channels 11-12
SOURCE
MAIN MIX
FW 1-2
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
OO
ROOM
Headphones
Keyboard
ALT 3/4
MIC
dB
10
5
U
OL
OL
5
-
-
20
20
10
20
30
PHONES
40
50
60
OO
TALKBACK
LEVEL
DESTINATION
TALKB A C K
dB
10
5
U
OO
MAX
5
10
20
30
AUX
40
1-2
50
60
OO
MAIN MIX
Return
Return
Send
Compressor (Vocals)
Send
Dynamics Processor (Bass)
Computer with
audio production
software
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"MACKIE" & "ONYX" ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2008
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
FIREWIRE
POWER
MAIN OUTPUT
LEVEL
MAIN OUT
BALANCED
LR
+4dB
MIC
AUX SEND
BAL/UNBAL
1
2
CHANNEL INSERT
43
2
AUX RETURN
BAL/UNBAL
LRLR
21
1
Return
Send
Multi FX Processor (Guitar)
Headphones
Headphone Amp
This diagram shows an electric guitar connected directly to the channel 1 input (hi-z switch in), a
bass guitar connected directly to channel 2 (hi-z switch in), an acoustic guitar microphone connected to
channel 3 mic input, a studio mic connected to channel 4 mic input, an electronic drum set connected to
channel 5-6 stereo line inputs, a keyboard connected to channel 7-8 stereo line inputs, a keyboard mono
output connected to channel 9 (left input). A CD player connects to the tape input.
A multi-FX processor is connected to the insert jack of channel 1 to work its magic on your guitar. A
dynamics processor is connected to the insert jack of channel 2 for your bass. A compressor is connected
to the insert jack of channel 4 for your vocals.
Mackie HR824mk2 powered reference monitors are used for your control room listening. The
engineer's headphones are used to monitor levels. Aux 2 is set up to provide the feed to a headphone
amplifi er and your band's headphones.
A desktop computer connects to a FireWire port, allowing the 2-channel main mix, individual channels,
and the aux sends to be recorded, and two channels to be played back using audio production software.
Mixer channels 11-12 can play the 2-channel signals from your computer if the FW 1-2 switch at the
top of the 11-12 channel strip is engaged. Aux 1 and 2 can be sent via FireWire to a software effects
plugin. (In the case above, aux 2 is used for the headphone amp.)
Typical Recording System
Quick Start Guide 7
Microphones
Connect your microphones to the female XLR
connectors on mono channels 1-4. The microphone
preamps feature our Onyx design, with super high
fi delity and headroom. Professional ribbon, dynamic,
and condenser mics all sound excellent through these
inputs.
Microphone-level signals are passed through these
splendid microphone preamplifi ers to become line-level
INSERTS
Channels 1-4 have insert jacks on the rear panel.
These allow you to send the mic and line signals out
to an external device, and back in again on the same
connector. For example, vocals benefi t from having an
external vocal compressor. These compress the level
of the signals when they reach a certain threshold, and
help prevent overloading.
SETTING THE MICROPHONE GAIN
signals.
48V PHANTOM POWER
Press the 48V phantom power switch if your microphones
need it.
Most modern professional condenser mics
require 48V phantom power, which lets the mixer send
low-current DC voltage to the mic’s electronics through
the same wires that carry audio.
Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) micro phones,
or ribbon mics into the mic input jacks if phantom
power is on. Do not plug instrument outputs into the
mic XLR input jacks with phantom power on, unless you
are certain it is safe to do so.
LOW CUT
Mono channels 1-4 each have a low-cut switch (often
referred to as a high-pass fi lter) that cuts bass
frequencies below 75 Hz. This will reduce the thumps
and bangs due to stage noise and rumble, and mic
The gain controls allow you to set your input signals
to an optimum level: not so hot that the mixer is
overloaded, and not so low that the signal is lost in
noise. For a signal entering the XLR mic inputs, the
adjustment range is from 0 to 60 dB. Use the following
procedure for setting the gain just right:
1. Press the solo switch at the bottom of the
channel your microphone is connected to. The
rude solo light will fl ash to remind you that
what you are listening to in the control room
and headphones, and shown on the main right
meter is the soloed channel.
2. Sing/talk/shout/scream into the microphone at
typical loudness levels.
3. Adjust the channel gain control until the right
main meter level is hovering around the 0 dB
mark (labeled "level set").
4. Now that the gain is set correctly, disengage
solo.
handling.
We recommend that you use low-cut on every
microphone application except kick drum, bass guitar,
or bassy synth patches.
Using the low cut switch also allows you to add some
bass EQ to your vocals without boosting the really-low
lows.
EQUALIZATION
Mono channels 1-4 have a 3-band EQ, with shelvinglow, shelving-high and peaking-mid. The frequency of
the mid can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 8 kHz.
This loving attention to detail in the mid EQ section is
ideal for vocal equalization, so you might consider using
channels 1 to 4 for your main vocal microphones.
5. During a performance, if you notice that the OL
XLR Mic
Inputs
Low Cut
48V
Gain
EQ
(overload) LED comes on next to the channel
fader, carefully decrease the gain until OL no
longer comes on.
U
+20dB-20dB
U
+15
U
+15
U
+15
MAX
MAX
R
AUX SEND
(MONO)(MONO)
PRE
POST
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
AUX
PAN
BAL/UNBAL
LLL
RRR
1
2
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
CHANNEL INSERT
43
1
2
21
ALT 3-4 OUT
BAL/UNBALBAL/UNBAL
R/4L/3
L
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL
R
PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER
CTRL ROOM/PHONES
U
+20dB-20dB
SEND INPUT
LINE
U
FW 1-2
HIGH
12kHz
FW 1-2
+15
-15
U
MID
2.5kHz
+15
-15
OO
CONTROL
U
ROOM
LOW
80Hz
+15
-15
AUX
1
PRE
OO
MAX
POST
2
PRE
OO
MAX
POST
PAN
R
L
AUX RETURN
BAL/UNBAL
LRLR
SOURCE
MAIN MIX
TAPE
ALT 3-4
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
PHONES
SEND
OO
+15
OO
+15
2
IN
w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE
MAXOOMAX
AUX MASTER
1
RTN TO
AUX1
2
TAPE
L
R
0dB=0dBu
LR
RUDE
SOLO
RETURN
OO
OO
POWER
1
Inserts
OUT
CLIP
20
15
10
6
3
0
2
LEVEL
SET
4
7
10
20
Level
30
Set
1
+10
2
+10
POWER
12
M
M
U
203040
U
-20dB
SEND
-15
100 8k
-15
-15
OO
OO
L
M
I
I
C
C
X
X
Y
Y
P
P
R
R
N
N
E
O
O
LINE
LINE
HI-Z
75Hz
18dB/OCT
U
203040
60
60
U
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
SEND
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
U
U
EQ
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
+15
+15
-15
1k
1k
FREQ
FREQ
100 8k
U
U
MID
MID
+15
+15
-15
U
U
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
+15
+15
-15
AUX
AUX
1
OO
MAX
MAX
2
OO
MAX
MAX
PAN
PAN
R
R
L
I
C
X
Y
P
R
N
E
O
1
LINE2LINE
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
LINE
HI-Z
48V 48V 48V 48V
U
203040
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
60
U
+40dB
-20dB
SEND
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
-15
1k
FREQ
100 8k
U
MID
+15
-15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
-15
AUX
1
OO
MAX
2
OO
MAX
PAN
R
L
FIREWIRE
3
E
3
1
2
75Hz
18dB/OCT
U
203040
U
-20dB
SEND
-15
100 8k
-15
-15
OO
OO
L
4
M
I
C
X
Y
P
R
N
E
O
4
LINE
60
+40dB
PRE
POST
U
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
+15
1k
FREQ
U
MID
+15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
AUX
1
MAX
2
MAX
PAN
R
MAIN OUT
BALANCED
LR
+4dB
MAIN OUTPUT
MIC
LEVEL
CTRL - RM OUT
LRLR
U
+20dB-20dB
SEND
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
L
MAIN OUT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12LINE IN 7-8LINE IN 5-6
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
U
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
+20dB-20dB
SEND
SEND
PRE
PRE
POST
POST
U
EQ
EQ
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
12kHz
+15
-15
-15
U
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
+15
-15
-15
U
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
+15
-15
-15
AUX
AUX
1
1
OO
OO
MAX
2
2
OO
OO
MAX
PAN
PAN
R
R
L
L
8 Onyx 1220i
Solo
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
1
10
5
5
U
U
OL
OL
5
5
-
-
20
20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
234 7-85-6
dB
10
10
5
5
U
U
OL
5
5
-
20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
ALT 3/4
dB
dB
10
10
5
5
U
U
OL
OL
OL
5
5
-
-
-
20
20
20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
9-10 11-12
ALT 3/4
MIC
dB
10
5
U
OL
5
-
20
10
DESTINATION
20
30
PHONES
40
50
60
OO
TALKBACK
dB
10
5
U
OO
MAX
5
LEVEL
10
20
30
AUX
40
1-2
50
60
OO
MAIN MIXTALKBACK
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