Mackie C4 Pro Quick Start Guide

Mackie Control C4 Pro

PARAMETER

TRACK SHIFT

OPTION

MARKER

SPLIT

CONTROL

LOCK

SPOT ERASE

FUNCTION

CHAN STRIP

2/2

BANK

SINGLE

FUNCTION MODIFIERSASSIGNMENT

3/1

1/3

/ALT

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TRACK L

SLOT UP

SLOT DOWN

TRACK R

MACKIE CONTROL C4 PRO

IN OUT

MIDI

EXTERNAL

POWER

3.0A-4.0A

7.5V

Quick-Start Guide

DSP Plug-in and Virtual Instrument Controller

Mackie Control C4 Pro

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.

Important Safety Instructions

15.

This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and

no object ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16.

The AC adapter is used as the power device and should be

protected from damage.

17.

This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style power

switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.

18. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever

is applicable) tus as Department

limits for radio noise emissions from digital appara-

set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian

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.

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 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 groundingtype 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 particu-

larly 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

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13.

14.

Mackie Control C4 Pro

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.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 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.

FCC Information

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This product has been tested and complies with the following standards and directives as

set forth by the European Union: * EN 55022 Radiated and Conducted Emissions * EN 55024 Electromagnetic Immunity * EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity * EN 61000-4-3 RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity * EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity * EN 60950/IEC 950 Electrical Safety Requirements

WARNING — To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do

not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Mackie for your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) control solution. Mackie Control C4 Pro provides easy editing of DSP and virtual ibility allows across multiple parameters quickly and precisely.

but when used with the Mackie Control Universal Pro and Mackie Control Extender Pro, you have complete analog-style control over tracks and plug-ins with your Mackie Control-supported DAW.

speciﬁc to Apple Logic Pro. Cakewalk Sonar has tailored its implementation to work with the Logic labeling. Custom lexan overlays are included with your MC C4 Pro for Tracktion and Reason. These overlays ﬁt over the bottom portion of the control surface and correctly label the buttons for the functionality supported by the DAW you are using. Visit our website (www.mackie.com) to see a list of all the currently supported DAWs, and available overlays.

instrument plug-in parameters. Its ﬂex-

you to make simple or complex edits

The Mackie Control C4 Pro can be used by itself,

The labels for the buttons and controls are

You can also download the Mackie C4 Commander software from our website (www.mackie.com/

products/c4commander).

the C4 work with other hardware and software, providing more functionality for the C4. C4 Commander comes with an extensive library of the most commonly used MIDI synths and instruments, and translates the controls on the C4 into the correct MIDI commands to control the external devices. Check it out!

The C4 Commander lets

Quick-Start Guide

Bundled Software

Your Mackie Control C4 Pro includes a DVDROM that contains Tracktion, our easy-to-use Music Production Software. erything you need to music on a Mac or PC. interface with streamlined website (www.mackie.com) tion updates as they become available.

pro

Tracktion contains ev-

fessionally record and mix

It is a clean, single-screen

operation. Check our

periodically for Track-

C4 Commander Graphic Interface

Tracktion Edit Screen

Quick-Start Guide

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Mackie Control C4 Pro

Mackie Control Universal Pro

IN OUT

MIDI

EXTERNAL

POWER

3.0A-4.0A

7.5V

IN OUT IN

1 2

OUT

EXTERNAL

POWER

PORT 3 PORT 4

EXTERNAL CONTROL

USER SWITCH

7.5V 3.0A-4.0A

IN OUT

PORT 2

PORT1

(INTERNAL)

= MCU

USB Connection

Digital Audio Workstation

MIDI OUT

MIDI

Mackie Control C4 Pro

IN OUT

MIDI

EXTERNAL

POWER

3.0A-4.0A

7.5V

Multiport

USB MIDI Interface

MIDI

OUT

MIDI

Computer

USB Connection

Digital Audio Workstation

Installation

•

Connect the Mackie Control C4 Pro to your USB MIDI

interface via two MIDI cables. the MIDI OUT from the MC C4 Pro to the MIDI IN on the USB MIDI interface (and MIDI IN to MIDI OUT). The USB connection is made between the USB MIDI interface and your computer's USB port.

See "Hookup 1: MIDI"

below.

• Connect one end of the external power supply to the Mackie Control C4 Pro, and the other end to an AC power source between 90 V and 264 V AC (50–60 Hz).

• Turn on the Mackie Control C4 Pro POWER switch.

• Launch your software program of choice.

• Select your software’s console or surface man ager set up window.

Connect

• Select the Mackie Control C4 in the MIDI de vice setup section of your DAW application.

• Once Mackie Control C4 is selected within your software's setup preferences, the unit will be recognized automatically.

Visit the C4 page on our website (www.mackie.com/products/c4/ index.html) for helpful information on setting up the C4 with various DAW applications.

To connect the Mackie Control C4 Pro to your Mackie Control Universal Pro:

If you are using the USB method to connect the MCU Pro to your computer, then the MCU

Pro has three sets of MIDI IN/OUT connectors for connecting additional MC Extender Pro and C4 Pro units (or other MIDI devices). Always connect MIDI OUT from one unit to MIDI IN on the next unit (and MIDI IN to MIDI OUT). See "Hookup 2: MC C4 Pro to MCU Pro" below.

Hookup 1: MIDI

Hookup 2: MC C4 Pro to MCU Pro

Mackie Control C4 Pro

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