MACKIE 8-Channel User Manual
PPM608
8-Channel, 2 x 500 W Professional Powered Mixer
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
Important Safety Instructions
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.
AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER.
CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE
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.
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
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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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.
12.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 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 qualified 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.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
16.
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no
object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
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 an all-pole, rocker-style AC
mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and
should remain readily accessible to the user.
19. 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 modifications to this device not expressly
approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment under FCC rules.
20. 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 Communications.
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
communications du Canada.
21.
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
sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
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 danger
ous 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:
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Duration,
per day in
hours
8 90 Duo in small club
6 92
4 95 Subway Train
3 97
2 100 Very loud classical music
1.5 102
1 105 Greg and Ben screaming at Troy
0.5
0.25 or less
Sound Level
dBA, Slow
Response
110
115 Loudest parts at a rock concert
Typical Example
about deadlines
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Read This Page!
We realize that you must be really keen
to try out your new powered mixer, but
please read the safety instructions on
page 2, and this page first.
Setup
The PPM608 powered mixer is designed for ease of
operation, and to be set up quickly and easily.
Place the powered mixer in a position where it is easy
to reach the controls. All the controls and input connection points are located on the front panel so you can
make quick adjustments and connections on stage.
Make sure there is at least 6 inches of airspace behind
the powered mixer for ventilation. There are two fans
inside the cabinet to cool the power amplifier section.
Use the powered mixers in a nice clean and dry environment, free from dryer lint and dust bunnies.
Connections
1. Be sure the rear-panel power switch is off
before making any connections.
2. Push the linecord securely into the IEC connec
tor on the rear panel, and plug the other end
into a 3-prong AC outlet that is properly config
ured for the voltage of your powered mixer.
3. Plug a balanced microphone into one of the mic
XLR (3-pin) connectors on the front panel. Or
you can connect any line-level signal (keyboard, or guitar preamp) to a line input jack
using a TS or a TRS 1/4" plug.
4. You can connect a guitar directly to inputs 5 or
6 without need for a DI box, if you press the hi-z
switch on these channels.
5. The insert jacks are used if you want to connect
an external effects or dynamics processor into
the signal chain. See page 13 for more details.
6. Plug the speakers (4 ohms or greater) into the
speaker output jacks on the rear panel. If you
plug two speakers into a side, each speaker
must be 8 ohms or greater to maintain a 4-ohm
minimum load on the amplifier. Use at least
18 gauge speaker cable with 1/4" TS plugs or
Speakon® plugs. For now, set the rear panel
power amp mode switch to stereo mains.
Don’t use guitar cords for speaker cables!
They’re not designed to handle speaker-level
signals and could overheat.
Ready, steady, go!
1. Turn the channel level, mon 1, and FX/mon 2
controls fully down.
2. Turn down the compressor controls (ch. 1–4).
3. Set all the EQ controls to the center, including
the graphic EQ sliders.
4. Turn down the main level and monitor 1 level
controls, and turn on the powered mixer.
5. For each channel, press the gain switch in (low
gain) if you are using a line-level source. Press
it out (high gain) if you are using a microphone
or other low-level source.
6. For condenser mics, push in the phantom
power switch. If you are using both condenser
and dynamic mics, don’t worry. Phantom power
will not hurt most dynamic mics. Check the
microphone’s user manual if you’re not sure.
7. Play something into an input at real-world lev
els, and turn up the channel level to U (unity).
8. In normal playing, the channel's OL LED should
only light occasionally. If it stays on for a large
portion of your performance, check that the
gain switch is set correctly.
9. Slowly turn up the main level control until you
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hear the signal in your speakers.
10. Repeat steps 5 to 8 for the remaining channels.
11. If needed, apply some EQ wisely.
12. Adjust the levels to get the best mix. Keep the
level controls fully down on unused channels.
Other Notes
• Only connect the powered mixer's speaker-level
outputs to passive loudspeakers.
• When shutting down, turn off any external
amplifiers or powered loudspeakers first. When
powering up, turn on any external amplifiers or
powered loudspeakers last.
• Save the shipping box!
Please write your serial number here for future
reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,
return authorization, make dad proud, etc.)
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
Owner’s Manual
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Part No. SW0681 Rev. D
©2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Loosely based on a dream sequence in which the entire Mackie marketing
department tap-dance their way into downtown Woodinville for lunch.
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie professional
powered mixer. These powerful mixers are designed to
meet the needs of almost any small to medium-sized
club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering.
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At Mackie, we know what it takes to be roadworthy.
After all, our mixers have traveled all over the world
under the worst of conditions and the best of conditions,
and we’ve applied what we’ve learned to the mechanical
design of our powered mixers.
Reliability is paramount to sound reinforcement.
That’s why our engineers have subjected our powered
mixers to the most rigorous and fiendish tests imaginable to fine-tune the design, and extend its limits
beyond those of ordinary powered mixers.
Features
• Two internal power amplifiers, each rated at
500 watts peak into 4 ohms
• Three selectable amplifier modes (stereo
mains, mono-main/monitor 1, mon 1/mon 2)
• 8 channels (6 mono, 2 stereo)
• Mic inputs on all channels
• Line-level inputs (6 mono, 2 stereo)
• RCA inputs on stereo channels.
• Insert jacks on mono channels
• Channels 5 and 6 allow direct connection of
guitars and basses without a DI box
• 3-band EQ on each channel
• Monitor 1 send
• Main mix stereo line outputs
• Main mix mono sub out
• Amplifier line-level inputs allow the connection
of external mixers if more channels are needed
• Footswitch connection for FX mute/unmute
• FX/monitor 2 send (selectable pre/post)
• +48v Phantom power can be applied to all mics
• Built-in compressors on the first 4 mono inputs
(dedicated in-line compression)
• 24 built-in Running Man 32-bit effects with
input gain, tap delay, and a footswitch mute/unmute
• Independent 7-band graphic EQs with
constant-Q filters on the main and monitor
outputs
• Tape/CD stereo RCA outputs
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• 12-segment stereo output meters on main mix,
and mono meter on monitor 1
• Break switch mutes all mono channels
• Speakon and 1/4" power amp outputs
• Precision passive switch for enhanced clarity
and low-frequency response with Mackie passive speakers
• Rugged design with polycarbonate sides and
built-in metal handles
• Modern and stylish design from our modern and
stylish, hip and trendy design team (runners-up
in the coveted Golden Lock-Washer of Waltonon-Naze design award)
How To Use This Manual
The first pages after the table of contents are the
hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for fun
times with your powered mixer.
Next is a detailed tour of the entire mixer. The de
scriptions are divided into sections, just as your mixer is
organized into distinct zones:
• Rear panel: The AC input, power switch, speak
er-level outputs and amplifier mode switch
• Patchbay: The lower front section, where you
connect microphones and guitars etc.
• Channel Strip: The channel strips where you
adjust and control each channel
• Master Section: The section on the right, with
graphic EQ and main level controls
• Stereo Effect Processor
Throughout these sections you’ll find illustrations
with each feature numbered and described in the
nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is critically
important or unique to the powered mixer. For
your own good, read them and remember them.
This icon will lead you to some explanations of
features and practical tips. Go ahead and skip
these if you really need to go.
Appendix A: Service information.
Appendix B: Connectors.
Appendix C: Technical information.
Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets
The thickness of the manual makes it ideal for fitting under wobbly table legs, or for defending yourself
against packs of angry ferrets.
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Contents
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 2
READ THIS PAGE! .................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 4
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS............................................... 6
REAR PANEL FEATURES ......................................... 10
1. POWER CONNECTION ............................. 10
2. POWER SWITCH ..................................... 10
3. SPEAKER-LEVEL OUTPUTS ....................... 10
4. POWER AMP MODE SWITCH .................. 11
5. VENTILATION AND REAR PANEL .............. 11
6. HANDLES ............................................... 11
FRONT PANEL FEATURES ....................................... 12
PATCHBAY
7. MIC INPUTS ........................................... 12
8. MONO LINE INPUTS (CH. 1 TO 4) ............ 13
9. LINE/INSTRUMENT INPUTS (CH. 5, 6) ..... 13
10. STEREO LINE INPUTS (CH. 7 AND 8) ........ 13
11. RCA INPUTS (CH. 7 AND 8) .................... 13
12. INSERT (CH. 1 TO 6) ............................... 13
13. TAPE OUTPUTS ...................................... 13
14. BREAK SWITCH AND LED ....................... 13
15. FX/MON 2 SEND OUTPUT ..................... 14
16. FX FOOTSWITCH .................................... 15
17. MON 1 SEND ........................................ 15
18. MAIN SUB ............................................. 15
19. MAIN OUTPUTS .................................... 15
20. POWER AMP INPUTS ............................ 15
CHANNEL CONTROLS
21. MON 1 .................................................. 17
22. FX/MON 2 ............................................ 17
23. HIGH EQ ................................................ 17
24. MID EQ .................................................. 17
25. LOW EQ ................................................. 17
26. OVERLOAD (OL) LED ............................... 18
27. CHANNEL LEVEL ..................................... 18
28. GAIN SWITCH ........................................ 18
29. COMPRESSOR ........................................ 19
30. HI-Z SWITCH ......................................... 19
MASTER CONTROLS
31. POWER LED ........................................... 20
32. MAIN MASTER GRAPHIC EQ ................... 20
33. FX TO MAIN .......................................... 20
34. MAIN LEVEL ........................................... 20
35. 100 HZ RUMBLE REDUCTION SWITCH ..... 21
36. MAIN MIX METERS ................................ 21
37. MONITOR 1 MASTER GRAPHIC EQ .......... 21
38. FX TO MON 1 ........................................ 21
39. MONITOR 1 LEVEL ................................. 21
40. 100 HZ RUMBLE REDUCTION SWITCH ..... 21
41. MONITOR 1 METER ................................ 21
42. PHANTOM SWITCH ................................ 22
43. PRECISION PASSIVE EQ .......................... 22
44. POWER AMP LIMITER LEDS .................... 22
STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR
45. FX/MON 2 SEND MASTER ...................... 22
46. SIG/OL LED ........................................... 22
47. FX SEND (POST)/MON 2 SEND (PRE) ...... 23
48. PRESET DISPLAY .................................... 23
49. PRESET SELECTOR, TAP DELAY AND LED ... 23
50. INTERNAL FX MUTE ................................ 23
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION .................... 24
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS.................................. 25
APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................ 27
APPENDIX D: TABLE OF EFFECTS PRESETS ............... 30
PPM608 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................... 31
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Owner’s Manual
Hookup Diagrams
Powered Subwoofers
(plays main mix below 100 Hz)
Microphones
press HI-Z
button
Keyboards
SRM450v2 Powered Stage Monitors
(plays mon 1 output)
Portable Recorder
Rear Panel
Front Panel
Power Amp Mode
switch set to
Stereo Main
Adjust
Vocal
Compression
press HI-Z
button
Passive Speakers
(plays stereo main mix)
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This diagram shows microphones attached to channels 1 and 2, electric guitars connected directly to
channels 5 and 6 (with hi-z switch pressed in), and a keyboard attached to channel 7's stereo inputs. A
portable recorder is attached to the stereo tape outputs to record the performance.
Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to the monitor 1 send, and are set up as stage
monitors. The mon 1 controls of each channel allow you to create a stage monitor mix that is independent of the main mix. Use the monitor 1 graphic EQ to adjust the stage monitor EQ as desired.
Passive speakers are connected to the speaker-level power output of the powered mixer, and they play
the main stereo mix to your audience. Powered subwoofers are connected to the main mix sub out, to
reinforce the low end in your system.
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Microphones
press HI-Z
button
Keyboards
Drum
Machine
C300z Passive Speakers
House System
(plays mono main mix)
C200 Passive Stage Monitors
(plays mon 1 output)
Power
Amplifier
dual-mono
mode
Rear Panel
Front Panel
Power Amp Mode
switch set to
Mains/Mon 1
Adjust
Vocal
Compression
SRM150 Powered Monitor
(plays mon 1 output)
Passive Subwoofers
(plays main mix below 100 Hz)
Acoustic Guitar
and Mic
This diagram shows microphones attached to the mic inputs of channels 1 to 4, an electric guitar connected directly to channel 5 (with hi-z switch pressed in), an acoustic guitar microphone connected to
channel 6 mic in, a keyboard attached to channel 7's stereo inputs, and a drum machine to channel 8.
A Mackie SRM150 powered monitor is connected to the monitor 1 send, and acts as a personal stage
monitor to the keyboard player. The mon 1 knobs of each channel allow you to set up a monitor mix that
is independent of the main mix. Use the monitor 1 graphic EQ to adjust the stage monitor EQ as desired.
The power amp mode switch is set to play the mono main mix on ch. A, and monitor 1 mix on ch. B.
Mackie C300z passive speakers are connected to the channel A speaker-level power output of the
powered mixer, and they play the main mono mix to your audience.
C200 passive stage monitors are connected to the channel B speaker-level power output of the powered mixer. These play the stage monitor mix 1 to your performers.
Passive subwoofers are powered by a power amplifier connected to the main mix sub out, to reinforce
the low end in your main mix.
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Microphones
Wireless
Microphone
Rear Panel
Front Panel
Power Amp Mode
switch set to
Stereo Mains
LINE
MIC
R R
PGM 2
MAIN OUT MIC
L LLLL R
PHONO CD
SEND
R
BOOTH
FX
GND
LINE
PHONO
RETURN
L(MONO)
RR
L
R
LIVE
RECORD
~
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W
PGM 1
LINE
PHONO
GND
PHONO CD
R R
LL
Wireless Mic
Receiver
Graphic EQ
Turntables with phono-level output
Mackie d.2 Pro
DJ Production Console
iPodTM Docking Station
Powered Subwoofer
(left main mix)
Powered Subwoofer
(right main mix)
HD1521
Powered
Speaker
HD1521
Powered
Speaker
Passive Speakers
(plays stereo main mix)
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This diagram shows a wireless microphone receiver connected to the channel 1 line input, a graphic
EQ connected to channel 1's insert jack (to help control feedback in the wireless mic), a microphone connected to channel 2, and an iPod docking station attached to channel 8's RCA inputs.
A Mackie d.2 Pro is connected to two turntables, and its RCA output connects to the powered mixer's
channel 7 stereo RCA inputs. Use the d.2 Pro's advanced DJ controls to get the best performance from
your records. Use the powered mixer to play the d.2 Pro output, and control the mics and iPod.
The power amp mode switch is set to play the stereo main mix in the passive speakers, connected to the
speaker-level power outputs.
Mackie HD1521 powered speakers and powered subwoofers are connected to the line-level main mix
outputs, and also play the stereo main mix to your audience.
DJ System
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Microphones
press HI-Z
buttons
Guitar Processor
(connected to INSERT)
Send
Return
Keyboards
C300z Passive Stage Monitors
(plays mon 1 output)
HD1531
Powered
Speaker
HD1531
Powered
Speaker
C200 Passive Stage Monitors
(plays mon 2 output)
Rear Panel
Front Panel
Power Amp Mode
switch set to
Mon 1/Mon 2
Adjust
Vocal
Compression
Electronic Drum Kit
Powered Subwoofer
(plays left main mix)
Powered Subwoofer
(plays right main mix)
This diagram shows microphones attached to the mic inputs of channels 1 to 4, electric guitars connected directly to ch. 5 and 6 (with hi-z switch pressed in), a guitar processor connected to ch.6 insert,
a keyboard attached to channel 7's stereo inputs, and an electronic drum kit attached to channel 8. Add
vocal compression as required, by tweaking the compression knobs on channels 1 to 4.
The power amp mode switch is set to play the monitor 1 mix on channel A, and monitor 2 mix on
channel B. Note: Press in the front panel FX send/mon 2 send switch, or monitor 2 will not play.
Mackie HD1531 powered speakers and powered subwoofers are connected to the line-level main mix
outputs, and play the stereo main mix to your audience.
C200 passive stage monitors are connected to the channel B speaker-level power output of the powered mixer. These play the stage monitor mix 2 to your performers. C300z passive stage monitors are
connected to the channel A speaker-level power output, and play stage monitor mix 1.
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Rear Panel Features
COLD
HOT
1+
1+
1–
1–
2–
2+
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4
1
1. POWER CONNECTION
This jack accepts the supplied 3-prong IEC AC power
cord.
Before you plug the AC power cord into the
powered mixer, make sure that the voltage of
your unit is the same voltage as your local AC
mains supply. Use only the power cord supplied. Also,
disconnecting the plug’s ground pin is dangerous. Please
don’t do it.
2. POWER SWITCH
Press the top of this rocker switch inwards to turn on
the mixer. The front panel power LED [31] will glow
with happiness, or at least it will if you have the mixer
plugged into a suitable live AC mains supply.
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3. SPEAKER-LEVEL OUTPUTS
These output connections provide speaker-level
output power from the internal power amplifiers to your
passive speakers. The power output of the PPM608 is
300 watts rms per channel into 4 ohms.
Only passive loudspeakers should be connected to these speaker-level outputs.
The outputs can be selected with the amp mode
switch [4] to be either the stereo main mix, mono main
mix/monitor 1, or monitor 1/monitor 2.
Two common types of connector are provided for your
convenience: Speakons and 1/4" TS.
• Speakon outputs are wired Pin 1+ positive
(hot) and Pin 1– negative (cold).
Press the bottom of this switch to turn off the mixer,
whenever you feel that this would be a safe thing to do.
Half-way through a heavy metal guitar solo might not be
such a good time.
As a general guide, you should turn on your
mixer first, before any external power amplifiers or powered speakers, and turn it off last.
This will reduce the possibilities of any turnon, or turn-off thumps in your speakers.
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Mono Speakon Connection
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