Mackie DJ Mixer User Manual

2-Channel DJ Production Console with FireWire

L R

MAIN

PGM

REVERSE

contact-free cross-fader

infinium

PGM

LOW

MID

HIGH

PHONES

BOOTH

MAIN

SOURCE

PAN BAL

LOW

MID

HIGH

LINE/

PHONO

SIG

MIC CONTROL

PGM

LEVEL

PGM MAIN

STEREO MONO

+50+3

+15-15

SOURCE

BAL

LOW

MID

HIGH

LINE/ PHONO

PGM

RL RL

KILL +10

OFF

LEVEL

MAX

LEVEL

MAX

RETURN

SEND

LEVEL

MAX

LEVEL

MAX

LEVEL

MAX

PGM SOURCE

111

REVERSE REVERSE

48V

OFF OFF OFF

OFF

TRANSFORM

(CENTER = MUTE) (CENTER = MUTE)

TRANSFORM

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

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.

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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.

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.

limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as

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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.

Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, Typical In Hours Slow Response Example

 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 DavescreamingatSteveaboutdeadlines

 0.5 110

 0.25orless 115 Loudestpartsatarockconcert

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 INPUT ................................................ 10

2. CD INPUTS ................................................ 10

3. LINE/PHONO INPUTS ................................ 10

4. LINE/PHONO SWITCH ............................... 10

5. GND TERMINAL ......................................... 10

6. STEREO FX SEND ....................................... 10

7. STEREO FX RETURN ................................... 10

8. BOOTH OUTPUTS ....................................... 10

9. XLR MAIN OUTS ........................................ 11

10. LINE/MIC SWITCH ................................... 11

11. RCA MAIN OUTS ..................................... 11

12. LIVE/RECORD SWITCH ............................ 11

13. POWER SWITCH ...................................... 11

14. POWER RECEPTACLE ................................ 11

15. FIREWIRE ................................................ 11

MIC INPUT SECTION .............................................. 12

16. MIC LEVEL ............................................... 12

17. MIC SIGNAL LED ...................................... 12

18. MIC OL LED ............................................. 12

19. 48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH .............. 12

20. HIGH EQ ................................................. 12

21. MID EQ ................................................... 12

22. LOW EQ .................................................. 12

23. ON SWITCH ............................................. 12

24. PAN ........................................................ 12

PROGRAM INPUT SECTION ................................... 13

25. LEVEL ...................................................... 13

26. SOURCE SELECT ....................................... 13

27. HIGH EQ ................................................. 13

28. MID EQ ................................................... 13

29. LOW EQ .................................................. 13

30. FX SWITCH ............................................. 13

31. BAL ......................................................... 13

CONTROL SECTION ................................................ 14

32. MAIN LEVEL ............................................ 14

33. BOOTH LEVEL .......................................... 14

34. STEREO/MONO ....................................... 14

35. FX SEND LEVEL ........................................ 14

36. FX RETURN LEVEL .................................... 14

37. FIREWIRE FX RETURN .............................. 14

38. PHONES LEVEL ........................................ 14

39. PGM/MAIN ............................................ 14

40. PGM SOURCE CUE CROSSFADER ............... 14

PROGRAM OUTPUT SECTION ................................. 15

41. TRANSFORM ........................................... 15

42. PROGRAM FADER .................................... 15

43. PGM LEVEL METERS ................................. 15

44. REVERSE LED ........................................... 15

45. MAIN LEVEL METERS ............................... 15

46. REVERSE LED ........................................... 16

47. CROSSFADER ........................................... 16

FRONT PANEL FEATURES ....................................... 17

48. CONTOUR ............................................... 17

49. REVERSE ................................................. 17

50. HEADPHONES JACK ................................. 17

APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION .................... 18

APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS.................................. 20

APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFO............................... 21

APPENDIX D: TRANSFORM SWITCH ROTATION

AND FADER REPLACEMENT .................................... 24

APPENDIX E: FIREWIRE ......................................... 26

D.2 PRO LIMITED WARRANTY ............................... 31

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Owner’s Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Mackie d.2 Pro DJ production console for scratch and club DJs. It contains all your favorite features in a scratch mixer, along with signiﬁcant extras that you will come to appreciate.

The d.2 was the ﬁrst DJ mixer made by Mackie. The d.2 Pro builds upon the success of the d.2, making it a truly professional product with the high-end performance you’ve come to expect from Mackie. Features like our “built like a tank” construction, premium analog circuitry, inﬁnium™ contact-free crossfader, FireWire™ connectivity as standard, and “Planet Earth” power supply add value to the d.2 Pro not found in any other scratch mixer in its class.

FEATURES

• 2 Stereo program channels with FireWire, CD and line/phono inputs.

• Built-in FireWire 13x6 interface provides easy input from your computer to the program chan-

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nels and FX return, and easy outputs to the computer from: program channels (direct and post-EQ), microphone, FX bus and the main mix. It has 24-bit resolution, and 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sample rates.

• Sends the crossfader position over FireWire to your computer via a MIDI controller message.

• Premium VCA-based design offers extremely smooth fades and crossfades with very low distortion characteristics.

• Program faders and crossfader have variable contour curves and reverse switches.

• 3-Band EQ on each channel, with kill position and backlit blue knobs.

• User-replaceable optical crossfader from Inﬁnium, with easily adjustable tension and contour.

• Mackie mic preamp with 3-band EQ for proquality vocals through the d.2 Pro.

• Mackie phono preampliﬁers on each channel.

• XLR main outputs with mic/line switch (mic position allows stage connections with no D.I. boxes required).

• RCA main outs with live/record switch (record position delivers a pre-main out).

• Ultra bright main meters plus individual pro gram meters for cueing and beat matching.

• Separate mono/stereo switchable booth output on balanced TRS connectors.

• Stereo FX loop for outboard effects.

• Mighty strong construction to withstand the rigors of DJ work.

• Integrated rack ears (Odyssey Battle Bridge compatible).

• Removable top panel provides access to the rotatable transform switches and to the user-replaceable faders.

• “Planet Earth” power-supply operates on volt ages between 100 and 240 VAC.

• Standard IEC power receptacle and power cord.

• Includes Tracktion, our use, totally-amazing music production software.

• Certiﬁed for use with Tracktor DJ production software for live scratching.

professional, easy-to-

Scratch

™

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Please read the safety instructions on page 2 ﬁrst. The getting started guide on page 5 will help you get the mixer set up fast so you can start using it right away. Right after that are the ever popular hook-up diagrams that show you some typical setups.

The features section describes every knob, button, and connection point on the d.2 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.2 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 connectors. Appendix C shows the specs and a block diagram. Appendix D shows how to reposition the transform

switches, and replace the faders.

Appendix E shows details of the FireWire interface.

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Getting Started

READ THIS PAGE!!

Even if you never read manuals, please read and digest the safety instructions on page 2, and this page before you begin using the d.2 Pro mixer.

Zero the Controls

1. Turn the rear panel power switch off.

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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. If you want to listen while you work, plug headphones into the phones jack on the front panel, then set the phones knob up a little.

1. Select the input using the source switch.

2. Play something into the selected input. Be sure

that the volume of the input source is the same as it would be during normal use. If it isn’t, you might have to readjust these levels during the middle of a set.

2. Turn down the level controls for mic, pgm 1 and pgm 2, and center all EQ, pan, and bal controls.

3. Set all push button switches to their “out” positions.

4. In the control section (right hand side), turn all the rotary knobs down, and the switches out.

5. Set the program faders fully down.

6. On the front panel, set the reverse switches out.

7. Center the crossfader.

Connections

If you already know how you want to connect the d.2 Pro, go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs the way you want them. If you just want to get sound through the d.2 Pro, follow these steps:

Plug a signal source to the d.2 Pro. This could be a:

• Microphone into the mic input

• Turntable into a phono input (push in the rear panel line/phono switch)

• Line-level source such as a CD player into the phono input (push out the line/phono switch)

• Line-level source such as a CD player into a CD input.

2. If you are using the phono input, make sure you set the line/phono switch correctly.

3. Connect cords from the d.2 Pro’s main outs (XLR or RCA connectors on the rear panel) to your powered speakers or ampliﬁer.

4. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to a live AC outlet, and turn on the d.2 Pro’s power switch.

5. 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.

3. Center the transform switch. There will be no out put, 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 +3, and never go higher than “+6.”

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 channel (if you want to).

Set the Mic Levels

1. To level the microphone input, keep the on button off, and talk or sing at your highest expected level.

2. Adjust the mic level until the OL LED next to it only comes on occasionally.

Instant Mixing

To get sound out of the speakers, press the transform switch up (the latched position), turn up the program fader, comfortable listening level.

2. Sing and play. You’re a star! Bring in the other channel, play with the crossfader, and generally have fun.

and slowly

rotate the main control to a

FireWire

1. See Appendix E, page 26 for details of getting started with FireWire.

Other Nuggets of Wisdom

• Always turn down the main, booth, and phone knobs before making any 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

LINE MIC

R R

PGM 2

MAIN OUT MIC

L LLLL R

PHONO CD

SEND

BOOTH

GND

LINE PHONO

RETURN

L(MONO) RR

LIVE RECORD

100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W

PGM 1

LINE PHONO

GND

PHONO CD

R R

SERIAL / DATE CODE

Microphone

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

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This diagram shows a CD player and microphone connected, with an effects device in the FX loop, and a laptop attached. Various popular DJ software such as Traktor™, PCDJ™, and MixVibes™, can be used with the d.2 Pro via the Fire Wire connection. The main wonder mix can be recorded with software such as Tracktion.

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LINE MIC

R R

PGM 2

MAIN OUT MIC

L LLLL R

PHONO CD

SEND

BOOTH

GND

LINE PHONO

RETURN

L(MONO)

LIVE RECORD

100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W

PGM 1

LINE PHONO

GND

PHONO CD

R R

cup of tea (optional)

Microphone

Headphones

Plug into

front panel

headphone jack

Turntable with phono-level output

ground wire

Turntable with phono-level output

Laptop Computer

ground wire

This diagram shows two turntables and a microphone, with the laptop connected for recording and playing.

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 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. (See page 27 for more timecode information.)

Radio Show Recording/Podcasting/having a good old time

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LINE MIC

R R

PGM 2

MAIN OUT MIC

L LLLL R

PHONO CD

SEND

BOOTH

GND

LINE PHONO

RETURN

L(MONO)

LIVE RECORD

100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W

PGM 1

LINE PHONO

GND

PHONO CD

R R

SRM450 Powered Speaker Main Left

SWA1501 Powered Subwoofer

Main Left

Main Right

Microphone

Headphones

Plug into

front panel

headphone jack

SRM450

Powered Speaker

Main Right

SWA1501

Powered Subwoofer

Turntable with phono-level output

ground wire

Turntable with phono-level output

ground wire

Here we show the d.2 Pro being used at wild Mackie parties. Who said that project managers couldn’t dance?

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Two-Turntable Portable System

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LINE MIC

R R

PGM 2

MAIN OUT MIC

L LLLL R

PHONO CD

SEND

BOOTH

GND

LINE PHONO

RETURN

L(MONO)

LIVE RECORD

100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W

PGM 1

LINE PHONO

GND

PHONO CD

R R

Microphone

Headphones

Plug into

front panel

headphone jack

Turntable (PGM 2)

with phono-level output

ground wire

Laptop Computer

Turntable (PGM 1) with phono-level output

SRM450 Powered Speaker Booth Left

Booth Left

Booth Right

Main Left

Main Right

SRM450 Powered Speaker

Booth Right

ground wire

SA1532z Powered Speaker Main Left

SWA1801 Powered Subwoofers

SA1532z

Powered Speaker

Main Right

SWA1801

Powered

Subwoofers

CD Turntable (PGM 2) CD Turntable (PGM 1)

Here the d.2 Pro inputs are fed with conventional sources, and the FireWire connection is used to record the master mix output to computer, using the included Tracktion software (for example). The program channels can also be recorded to the computer separately, for added ﬂexibility later in working with the recorded performance. The source select switch can be used to quickly select either the turntable, CD deck, or FireWire as the input to program 1 or 2, without the need for repatching.

Note: The conventional turntables can be used with timecode vinyl, even when they are not selected manually with the d.2 Pro source select switches.

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Rear Panel Features

LINE MIC

R R

PGM 2

MAIN OUT

MIC

L LLLL R

PHONO CD

SEND

BOOTH

GND

LINE PHONO

RETURN

L(MONO)

LIVE RECORD

100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W

PGM 1

LINE PHONO

GND

PHONO CD

R R

1. MIC Input

This is a Neutrik “combo” input connector that accepts either a balanced male XLR connector or a 1/4" balanced or unbalanced connector. Professional mics usually have XLR connectors, while consumer or semi-

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pro mics often have 1/4" connectors.

The mic input signal is routed through the mic input section, mic EQ, and then to the main mix bus.

. CD Inputs

These RCA jacks accept a stereo line-level signal from a CD player or other line-level playback device, such as an MP3 player.

. LINE/PHONO Inputs

These RCA jacks accept a stereo phono-level signal from a turntable (when the line/phono [4] switch is pushed in), or from a line-level playback device such as a CD player or MP3 player (when the line/phono switch is out). Check that your turntable has a phono-level output and a moving-magnet cartridge.

. LINE/PHONO Switch

If you connect a turntable with phono-level outputs to the line/phono inputs [3], push this switch in to select the phono-level input stage, which includes an RIAA preamp for proper re-equalization of the incoming phono signal.

If you are connecting a line-level playback device like a CD or MP3 player, leave this switch out to select the line-level preamp.

Do not press it in if you have a line-level signal connected.

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5. GND Terminal

These terminals are provided to connect a ground wire from your turntable(s) to the d.2 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.2 Pro counterclockwise 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.

. Stereo FX SEND

These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level output signal from the stereo FX Send bus. Use these to connect to the inputs of an external effects processor. You can also use an unbalanced 1/4" TS connector.

7. Stereo FX RETURN

These 1/4" TRS jacks accept a balanced line-level signal from an external effects processor. They will also accept an unbalanced 1/4" TS connector.

If you are using a stereo effects processor, connect its left and right outputs to the corresponding left and right FX return jacks. If it is a mono effects processor, connect its output signal to the left FX return jack, and it will appear on both the left and right main mix bus.

8. BOOTH Outputs

These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal from the main mix bus, prior to the rotary main level control [32]. Use these to connect to a pair of powered monitor speakers (or to the inputs of an ampliﬁer powering the monitor speakers in the booth). If you only have one monitor speaker, just use one of the booth outputs and push in the booth stereo/mono switch [34] in the control section on the top panel.

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