Mackie d.4 Pro User Manual
4-Channel DJ Production Console with FireWire
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Important Safety Instructions
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Carts and stands - The
Component should be used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
A Component and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the Component and cart
combination to overturn.
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.
13.
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 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.
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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.
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.
16.
This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con
nection (the third grounding prong).
17.
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.
18. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is
applicable)
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.
19.
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 pres
sure 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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limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
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Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, Typical
In Hours Slow Response Example
8 90 Duoinsmallclub
6 92
4 95 SubwayTrain
3 97
2 100 Veryloudclassicalmusic
1.5 102
1 105 DavescreamingatSteveaboutdeadlines
0.5 110
0.25orless 115 Loudestpartsatarockconcert
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
Contents
Owner’s Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................... 2
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 4
GETTING STARTED ................................................... 5
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS............................................... 6
REAR PANEL FEATURES ......................................... 10
1. MIC INPUTS .............................................. 10
2. 48V PHANTOM POWER ............................. 10
3. CD INPUTS ................................................ 10
4. LINE/PHONO INPUTS ................................ 10
5. LINE/PHONO ............................................ 10
6. PHONO GROUND TERMINAL ...................... 10
7. FW OUT .................................................... 11
8. AUX SEND ................................................. 11
9. AUX RETURN ............................................ 11
10. BOOTH OUTPUTS ..................................... 11
11. ZONE OUTPUTS ....................................... 11
12. XLR MAIN OUTS ...................................... 11
13. LINE/MIC ................................................ 11
14. RCA MAIN OUTS ..................................... 12
15. LIVE/RECORD ......................................... 12
16. POWER ................................................... 12
17. POWER RECEPTACLE ................................ 12
18. FIREWIRE CONNECTIONS ......................... 12
MIC INPUT SECTION .............................................. 13
19. LEVEL ...................................................... 13
20. SIG LEDS ................................................. 13
21. OL LEDS .................................................. 13
22. 48V LED .................................................. 13
23. HIGH EQ ................................................. 13
24. MID EQ ................................................... 13
25. LOW EQ .................................................. 13
26. AUX ........................................................ 13
27. MAIN ...................................................... 13
28. MIC ASSIGN ............................................ 14
PROGRAM CHANNEL SECTION ............................... 14
29. LEVEL ...................................................... 14
30. SOURCE .................................................. 14
31. HIGH EQ ................................................. 14
32. MID EQ ................................................... 14
33. LOW EQ .................................................. 14
34. FILTER SELECT .......................................... 15
35. AUX ........................................................ 15
36. CUE......................................................... 15
37. ASSIGN ................................................... 15
38. PROGRAM FADER .................................... 16
39. PROGRAM LEVEL METERS ........................ 16
AUX, CROSSFADER, AND FILTER CONTROLS ........... 16
40. AUX SEND ............................................... 16
41. AUX RETURN .......................................... 17
42. CROSSFADER CONTOUR ........................... 17
43. CROSSFADER ........................................... 17
44. FILTER TYPE ............................................ 17
45. FILTER RESONANCE .................................. 17
46. FILTER FREQUENCY .................................. 17
47. FILTER TOGGLE ........................................ 17
OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION .................................. 18
48. PHONES SOURCE ..................................... 18
49. PHONES SPLIT CUE .................................. 18
50. PHONES LEVEL ........................................ 18
51. PHONES JACK ......................................... 18
52. BOOTH LEVEL .......................................... 19
53. BOOTH STEREO/MONO ........................... 19
54. ZONE LEVEL ............................................ 19
55. MAIN LEVEL ............................................ 19
56. PAN ........................................................ 19
57. MAIN LEVEL METERS ............................... 19
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION .................... 20
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS.................................. 22
APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFO............................... 23
APPENDIX D: CROSSFADER REPLACEMENT ............. 25
APPENDIX E: FIREWIRE ......................................... 26
D.4 PRO LIMITED WARRANTY ............................... 31
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Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie d.4 Pro mixer. It
contains all of your favorite features in a DJ mixer, along
with an internal FireWire interface, and other significant extras that you will come to appreciate.
The d.4 Pro is a four-program channel, dual mic
channel, DJ mixer with effects filters and an internal
FireWire interface. It is designed for house/club use, as
well as remix applications. By offering Mackie sound
quality, durability, and wonderful features, the d.4 Pro
is perfect for DJs who run complicated, high-end setups
and want the best.
FEATURES
• 4 stereo program channels, each with a choice
of CD, line/phono, and FireWire inputs.
• Built-in FireWire 14x8 interface provides easy
input from your computer to the program channels, and easy outputs to the computer from:
program channels (direct and post-EQ), mic,
aux bus and the main mix. It has 24-bit resolution, and 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz sample rates.
• Sends MIDI continuous controller and note-on
messages to your computer from the crossfader.
• Two built-in effects filters are provided with
variable frequency, variable resonance and a
selection of HPF, LPF or BPF types.
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• 3-Band EQ on each channel, with kill position
and backlit blue knobs.
• Premium VCA-based design offers extremely
smooth fades and crossfades with very low
distortion characteristics.
• Two Mackie Onyx mic preamps, each with
noise, high-headroom, a 3-band EQ, main and
aux level controls, signal, and overload LEDs.
Each has a 3-position activation switch with
latching on and off, and a momentary talkover
with 14 dB of ducking for announcements.
Please write your serial number here for future
reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,
return authorization, etc.)
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
low-
• Mackie phono preamplifiers on each channel.
• XLR main outputs with mic/line switch. (The
mic position allows stage connections to snakes
with no D.I. boxes required.)
• RCA main outs with live/record switch. (The
record position delivers a pre-fader main out.)
•
User-replaceable optical crossfader from
Infinium, with adjustable tension and contour.
• Ultra bright main meters plus individual pro
gram meters for cueing and beat matching.
• Advanced cueing with split cue function.
•
Booth output with level control, mono/stereo
switch, and balanced TRS connectors.
• Zone output with level control and
TRS connectors.
• Stereo aux loop with wet/dry control on each
channel for maximum flexibility.
• Mighty strong construction to withstand the
rigors of DJ work.
• “Planet Earth” power-supply operates on volt
ages between 100 and 240 VAC.
• Standard IEC power receptacle and power cord.
• Optional rack mounting kit available.
• Includes Tracktion, our
use, totally-amazing music production software.
• Certified for use with Tracktor
DJ production software for live scratching.
professional, easy-to-
balanced
®
Scratch
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Read the safety instructions on page 2 first. Page 5
will help you get the mixer set up fast so you can start
using it right away. After that are some diagrams showing some typical hookup goodness.
The features section describes every knob, button,
and connection point on the d.4 Pro, roughly following
the signal flow through the mixer from top to bottom.
For more information about a feature, locate its number
in the appropriate illustration, and find it in the nearby
paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is critically
important or unique to the d.4 Pro. For your
own good, read them and remember them.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. They usually
have some valuable nuggets of information.
Appendix A shows service and repair information.
Appendix B is a section on audio connectors.
Appendix C shows the specs and a block diagram.
Appendix D shows how to replace the crossfader.
Appendix E shows FireWire details.
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Getting Started
READ THIS PAGE!!
Please read and digest the safety
instructions on page 2, and this page
before you begin using the d.4 Pro
mixer.
Zero the Controls
1. Turn the rear panel power switch off.
2. Turn down the level and aux controls for mic, pro
gram 1, 2, 3 and 4, and center all EQ controls.
3. Set all push button switches to their “out” positions.
4. Set the mic assign switches to off, and program as
sign knobs to off.
5. Turn down the level
zone, and phones.
6. Set the program faders fully down.
7. Center the crossfader.
rotary knobs for main, booth,
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Set the Levels
To set the level controls, it’s not even necessary to
hear what you’re doing at the outputs of the mixer. To
listen while you work, plug headphones into the front
panel headphone jack, press the program’s cue button,
and set the phones level knob up just a little.
1. Select the input using the program source switch.
2. Play something into the selected input, at the nor
mal source volume.
3. With the program fader down, there will be no
output, but the program meter will still work.
4. Adjust the channel’s rotary level control so that the
LEDs on the program meter stay around “0” and +6,
and never go higher.
5. Apply some EQ if needed, (return to step 4 if you
do, just to check the levels are still OK).
6. Repeat for the other channels.
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Set the Mic Levels
1. To level the microphone input, keep the mic assign
switch off, and sing at your highest expected level.
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Connections
If you already know how you want to connect the d.4
Pro, go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs up. If
you just want to quickly get sound through the d.4 Pro
mixer and try it out, follow these steps:
1.
Plug a signal source to the d.4 Pro. This could be a:
• Microphone into a mic input
• Turntable with phono-level output into a phono
input (rear line/phono switch in)
• Line-level source such as a CD player into the
phono input (rear line/phono switch out)
• Line-level source such as a CD player into a CD
input.
2.
Connect cords from the d.4 Pro’s main outs (XLR or
RCA connectors on the rear panel) to your powered
speakers or amplifier.
3. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to a live
AC outlet, and turn on the d.4 Pro’s power switch.
2. Adjust the mic level until the OL LED above it only
comes on occasionally.
Instant Mixing
1.
To get sound out of the speakers, set the program
assign knob to main, turn up the program fader,
slowly
rotate the main level control to a comfortable
listening level.
2. Sing and play. You’re a star!
3. With other channels in use, you can assign one to A,
one to B, and play with the crossfader.
4. You can also add filter X or Y to each program chan
nel, and adjust the filter parameters.
and
FireWire
1. See Appendix E, page 26 for exciting details of getting started with FireWire.
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4. If you have powered speakers, turn them on. Other
wise, hook up your speakers to the amp and turn it
on. Adjust your powered speaker or amplifier level
controls to however the
(This is usually all the way up.)
manufacturer recommends.
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Other Nuggets of Wisdom
• Always turn down the main, booth, zone, and phone
level knobs before making connections.
• When you shut down your equipment, turn off the
amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on the
amplifiers last.
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Hookup Diagrams
Microphones
Headphones
Plug into
front panel
headphone jack
Effects Processor
Pro CD Player
Laptop Computer
SWA1501
Powered Subwoofer
SWA1501
Powered Subwoofer
SRM450
Powered Speaker
Main Left
Main Left
Main Right
SRM450
Powered Speaker
Main Right
d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ Production Console
This diagram shows a CD player and microphones connected, with an effects device in the aux loop,
and a laptop attached. Various popular DJ software such as Traktor™, PCDJ™, and MixVibes™, can be
used with the d.4 Pro via the FireWire connection. The main mix can also be recorded with software such
as Tracktion.
Mobile DJ System: Rental, or Wedding
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Laptop Computer
Headphones
Plug into
front panel
headphone jack
Turntables with phono-level outputs
ground wires
Studio
Mic
Laptop Computer
Headphones
Plug into
front panel
headphone jack
Turntable with phono-level output
ground wire
CD/DVD Player
Using the program source switch, each
program can quickly select from three
different inputs without repatching:
• FireWire
• Line or Phono (set Line/Phono switch)
• CD Player (or other line-level)
Example of connecting more than one source to each program channel
The output from various software, such as Reason™, Live™, Tracktion™, and Logic™ can be sent to
the program channels for mixing, and the final mix recorded for broadcast/podcasting. This is also a
nice setup for recording your record collection for posterity. You could also play timecode vinyl and set
up a virtual turntable on the laptop. In this way, you can use the physical turntable to control any musical
tracks added to the virtual turntable.
Radio Show Recording/Podcasting
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Microphones
to headphone jack
Effects Processor
Laptop
Keyboard (PGM1)
Drum
Machine
(PGM2)
USB Keyboard
Controller
CD Turntable
(PGM 3)
HM-54
Headphone amp
CD Recorder
HR824 Powered
Studio Monitors
Turntable (PGM4)
with phono-level
output
d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ Production Console
This diagram shows a keyboard, drum machine, turntable and CD turntable, with two microphones.
A USB keyboard controller is also attached directly to the computer. The FireWire output from various
software, such as Reason™, Abelton Live™, Tracktor™, Tracktion™, and Logic™ can be sent to the four
program channels for mixing. An effects processor is also shown in the aux loop.
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Producer’s Dream System
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Headphones
Plug into
front panel
headphone jack
SRM450
Powered Speakers
Booth Left
Booth Right
SA1532z
Powered Speaker
Main Left
SWA1801z
Powered
Subwoofers
SA1532z
Powered Speaker
Main Right
SWA1801z
Powered
Subwoofers
CD Turntable (PGM 4) CD Turntable (PGM 3)
Laptop Computer
Main Left
Main Right
Turntables with phono-level outputs
Effects Processor
outin
Microphones
This diagram shows 4 sources hooked up to 4 channels, with an effects device in the aux loop, and a
laptop attached. Separate tracks can be recorded into Tracktion, of each stereo program channel and
the microphones, and even the effects channel. This gives multitrack recording of all the elements of the
performance, for remixing at a later time.
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Rear Panel Features
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1. MIC Inputs
These Neutrik “combo” input connectors accept either
balanced male XLR connectors, or 1/4" TRS balanced
or TS unbalanced connectors. Use XLR connectors for
low-impedance microphones, and 1/4" connectors for
high-impedance microphones.
The microphone signals entering the d.4 Pro are in
for a special treat: the microphone preamplifiers are the
Mackie Onyx design, as used in our Onyx line of mixers.
The microphone signals are routed through the mic
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preamp, EQ section, level control, on/off/talk assign, and
then to the main mix bus. Mic signals can also be sent to
the aux bus for external processing, before returning to
the main mix bus.
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4. LINE/PHONO Inputs
These RCA jacks accept a stereo phono-level signal
from a turntable (line/phono [5] switch pushed in), or
from a line-level playback device such as a CD player or
MP3 player (line/phono switch out). Check that your
turntable has a phono-level output and a moving magnet
cartridge.
5. LINE/PHONO
If you connect a turntable with phono-level outputs
to the line/phono inputs [4], push this switch in to
select the phono-level input stage. It includes a nice
RIAA preamp for proper re-equalization of the incoming
phono signal.
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. 48V PHANTOM POWER
If your microphone is a condenser design, it probably
requires phantom power to operate. Push in this switch
to supply 48 VDC to pins 2 and 3 of the XLR microphone
connectors (the 1/4" connectors are not affected).
Dynamic microphones, like Shure’s SM57 and SM58,
do not require phantom power. However, phantom
power will not harm most dynamic microphones should
you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power
is turned on. Check your microphone’s user’s manual if
you are not sure whether your microphone needs phantom power or not.
. CD Inputs
The bottom pair of RCA jacks accept a stereo line-level signal from a CD player or other line-level playback
device (such as an MP3 player).
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If you connect a line-level playback device like a CD
or MP3 player, leave this switch out to select the linelevel preamp.
Do not press this switch in if you have a linelevel signal connected.
. PHONO GROUND TERMINAL
These terminals are provided to connect a ground
wire from your turntable(s) to the d.4 Pro.
Most turntables provide a ground wire to connect to
the preamp for the purpose of eliminating “hum” in the
audio signal. Simply turn the ground terminal on the
d.4 Pro counter-clockwise to loosen it, wrap the end of
the ground wire clockwise around the terminal, and
hand-tighten the ground terminal for a secure ground
connection.
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