Mackie MCU Pro User Manual

MCU Pro

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UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER

MCU XT Pro

Universal Control Surface

Universal Control Surface Extender

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Mackie Control Universal

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

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 PA S 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

14.

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.

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.

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.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result

in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

17.

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

18. 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.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

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 ofﬁce, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

• 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.

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

is applicable) apparatus as Canadian Department

limits for radio noise emissions from digital set out in the radio interference regulations of the

of Communications.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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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.

20.

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 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:

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 B-en and M-att screaming at T-roy about deadlines

0.5 110

0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

Typical Example

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Mackie for your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) control solution. Pro and MCU XT Pro provide the familiar feel of analog-style mixing to the DAW environment. But they also deliver the most complete software compatibility of any control surface available today, including USB connectivity.

The labels for the buttons and controls are speciﬁc to Apple Logic Pro. Custom lexan overlays are available for other supported DAWs. Some of these are included with the MCU Pro and others may be ordered from our parts department.

These overlays ﬁt over the right-hand side of the control for the functionality supported by the DAW being utilized. Visit www.mackie.com/products/mcupro/ mcupro_software to see a list of all currently supported DAWs, and to order an overlay for your particular DAW application.

The our easy-to-use Music Production Software for PC or Mac. It is the perfect companion software for the MCU Pro. Follow the instructions on the included license card to download and authorize Tracktion.

surface and correctly label the buttons

MCU Pro

includes a license for Tracktion,

feature set and

MCU

Changing Modes

MCU Pro

operation:

1. Mackie Control (use with most DAWs. See Appendix C on page 12

2. Logic Control (use with Apple Logic).

3. HUI (use with Avid Pro Tools, including HD, LE, and M Powered versions).

When ﬁrst turning on the

prompts you to select a mode of operation:

• Press Ch. 1 V-Pot to select Mackie Control.

• Press Ch. 4 V-Pot to select HUI.

• Press Ch. 8 V-Pot to select Logic Control.

Once the selection has been made, MCU Pro will automatically boot into the selected mode each time it is powered up.

To change the mode of operation:

1. Turn off the Mackie Control.

2. Hold down both the Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 SELECT

buttons while turning on the Mackie Control.

3. The display once again prompts you to select a

mode of operation.

has three different modes of

).

MCU Pro

, the display

Connecting with MIDI

• Connect the

two MIDI cables (IN and OUT). Use the MIDI 2 (MAIN) MIDI connections on the MCU Pro.

• Connect the third-party MIDI interface to the

computer as described by the manufacturer (see “Hookup 2: MIDI” on page 6).

For both methods:

• Connect one end of the external power supply

to the MCU Pro, and the other end to an AC power source between 100 VAC and 240 VAC (50–60 Hz).

• Turn on the MCU Pro POWER switch.

• Launch the software program of choice.

• Select your software’s console or surface

manager set up window.

• Select the Mackie Control in the MIDI device

setup section of your DAW application.

• Once the Mackie Control is selected within your software’s setup preferences, the unit(s)

will be recognized automatically.

MCU Pro / MCU XT Pro

•

as a single large console – a “Control Surface Group.”

MCU Pro

to the MIDI interface via

units may function

Installation

There are two methods for connecting the

MCU Pro

because all of the MIDI ports on the MCU available. If using MIDI cables to connect the MCU Pro to a computer via third-party MIDI interface, the other two MIDI ports (3 and 4) on the MCU Pro are inactive.

Connecting with USB

• Connect the

to a computer: USB and MIDI.

Note: The USB method is the preferred method

Pro are

MCU Pro USB cable (see “Hookup The USB connection works with both Macintosh and PC platforms and is “plug and play” (no driver installation required!).

to

a computer with a

1: USB” on page 6).

• Go to the MCU Pro software section on our

website (www.mackie.com/products/mcupro/ mcupro_software) for details on using the MCU Pro with your particular application.

To connect one or more MCU XT Pros:

1. If using the USB method to connect the MCU Pro to a computer, then the MCU Pro has three sets of MIDI IN/OUT connectors for connecting additional MCU XT Pro units. Always connect MIDI OUT from one unit to MIDI IN on the next unit (and MIDI IN to MIDI OUT).

2. If using the MIDI method to connect the MCU Pro to a computer, then connect the MCU XT Pro to the external USB MIDI interface [the MIDI 3 and MIDI 4 connectors on the MCU Pro are not functional using this method]. Connect the MIDI OUT from the MCU XT Pro to the MIDI IN on the MIDI interface (and MIDI IN to MIDI OUT).

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MCU Pro or MCU XT Pro

Mounting Plate

0.153 in/3.88 mm Thread Engagement (8 places)

Mounting Plate Thickness + 0.25 in = length of screw

M4 (4 mm) Pemnut (8 places)

0.868 in/22.06 mm Clearance for MCU Pro

0.469 in/11.91 mm Clearance for MCU XT Pro

VESA / Omnimount Mounting

The

MCU Pro the bottom panel for mounting to a standard VESA wall mount or ﬂoating arm mount, using 75 mm or 100 mm mounting patterns. These holes accept M4 (4 mm) screws. The length of the screw will vary depending on the thickness of the mounting plate. The screw length is calculated by determining the thickness of the mounting plate and adding 0.25 inches to that for the threads to engage the pemnut in the bottom of the MCU Pro (see ﬁgure below).

The MCU Pro weighs 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) and the

MCU XT Pro weighs 11.0 lb (5.0 kg), so be sure to select a mounting arm or plate that can support the weight of the unit.

Since it is unlikely that you will want the MCU Pro mounted perpindicular to the desktop, make sure the VESA mount is ﬂexible enough so it may be properly adjusted for your working space.

and M

CU XT Pro

Many VESA mounts are designed for video monitors, and the mounting plate is perpindicular to the desktop surface.

have holes in

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IN OUT

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UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER

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Third-party

Multiport

MIDI Interface

MIDI OUT

MIDI

IN

Connection

(typically USB)

Digital Audio Workstation

MIDI

OUT

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IN

MIDI OUT

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POWER

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USB Connection

Digital Audio Workstation

This setup provides the ultimate in DAW control: 32 faders with 32 V-Pots.

You may purchase short MIDI cables to keep the cabling neat and tidy when connecting the MCU XT Pros to the MCU Pro.

MIDI

OUT

MIDI

IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI

IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI

IN

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MCU Pro

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER

IN

MAIN

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USER SWITCH

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POWER

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USB Connection

Digital Audio Workstation

MIDI OUT

MIDI

IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI

IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI

IN

MIDI Drum Controller MIDI Synth KeyboardMCU XT Pro

MCU Pro

Hookup Diagrams

Hookup 1: USB

Hookup 2: MIDI

Hookup 3: With Multiple MIDI Devices

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Front Panel

BANK

CHANNEL

SOLO

CYCLE DROP REPLACECLICK

SIGNAL SIGNAL SI GNAL S IGNAL SIGNAL SIG NAL S IGNAL SIGNAL

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MODIFIERS AUTOMA TION UTILITIES

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INPUTS AUDIO

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AUDIO

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F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

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Although the functions of the knobs and buttons on the MCU Pro will vary depending on which software application is being utilized, this section provides an overview of the control surface and a general explanation of what it can do. Note that not all controls are implemented by each software platform. Check out the FAQ section on the Mackie website for more information: www.mackie.com/products/mcupro/mcupro_faq

Channel Strip

1. TOUCH-SENSITIVE FADERS

These 100mm, touch-sensitive, motorized

faders are used to control the channel’s levels, aux

returns, MIDI tracks, and master fader levels. The eight faders move relative to the activity of the currently selected bank of on-screen faders.

2. SELECT

This button selects the corresponding channel for channel-based editing or assignment commands.

3. MUTE

The MUTE button turns off the corresponding

channel’s output signal.

4. SOLO

Pushing a SOLO button isolates that channel’s

output signal to the mix bus in the DAW application.

Note: When one or more SOLO buttons are active, the RUDE SOLO LED next to the Time Display lights to signal that one or more channels are soloed.

5. SIGNAL

This LED illuminates when a signal is present in the corresponding channel.

6. REC

This button arms or disables the corresponding track for recording.

7. V-POT

The V-Pots serve a dual function on the Mackie Control, acting as a push-button and a rotary control. When a V-Pot is pressed, it may be used to change modes of operation or to change what appears in the display above the channel strips.

Depending on its assigned function, a V-Pot may

be used to adjust a channel’s pan, send level, or

plug-in parameters when rotated.

8. SCRIBBLE STRIP

This backlit LCD above the channel strips displays track names, plug-in parameters, and

other information depending on the channel strips’

current mode of operation.

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Master Section

BANK

CHANNEL

SOLO

CYCLE DROP REPLACECLICK

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DISPLAY

MODIFIERS AUTOMA TION UTILITIES

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TOUCH

LATCH

TRIM

CANCEL

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ENTER

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UNDO

/ALT

NAME VALUE

MIDI

TRACKS

INPUTS AUDIO

TRACKS

AUDIO

INSTR UMEN T

AUX BUSSES OUTPUTS USER

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

MASTER

FADER BANKS

EQ INSTRUMENT

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9. V-POT ASSIGN

These six buttons are used to assign different functions to the V-Pots. These usually include Pan, Aux Send, EQ, Plug-In Effects, and Track level.

10. BANKS and CHANNELS

Pressing the left or right BANK button jumps over to the next adjacent eight channels on either the left or right side of the current location.

If one or more MCU XT Pros are present, the

BANK buttons may jump over by 8 times the

number of devices present. For example, if two MCU XT Pros

, the BANK buttons may jump 8 x 3 or

Pro

are present in addition to the

MCU

24 channels at a time.

Pressing the left or right CHANNEL button jumps over to the next adjacent channel on either the left or right side of the current location.

11. FUNCTION SELECT

The function of these buttons vary depending on the DAW application being utilized. Place the overlay for the DAW application over this section to provide the correct labeling for these buttons, and refer to the documentation for the DAW application that describes how it operates with MCU Pro

12. TRANSPORT

fairly universal in their operation: Rewind, Fast

.

These standard transport control buttons are

Forward, Stop, Play, and Record.

13. JOG / SHUTTLE WHEEL

Use the button to toggle between Jog and Shuttle functions for the large wheel. Use the wheel for editing audio in the DAW application.

14. ZOOM AND NAVIGATION BUTTONS

These four arrow buttons and the zoom button are used to navigate around the graphic editor in the DAW application.

15. TIME DISPLAY

This display shows the time location of the project in either SMPTE or BBT (bar.beat.ticks) format.

16. MODE LED DISPLAY

This indicates the current mode of operation for

the channel strips.

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Rear Panel

IN

MAIN

OUTINOUT IN

12

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PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4

EXTERNAL

CONTROL

USER SWITCH

PORT1

(INTERNAL)

= MCU

EXTERNAL

POWER

7.5V 3.0A-4.0A

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE

IN OUT

MIDI

EXTERNAL

POWER

3.0A-4.0A

7.5V

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER

17. USB PORT

This is the USB connection between the MCU Pro and the host computer. Use the USB cable provided to connect this port to a USB port on the computer.

Note: When the MCU Pro is connected to a computer with the USB connection, it

appears as a 4x4 MIDI device to the computer and DAW application. The MCU Pro control surface appears as Port 1 in the DAW application. Ports 2-4 correspond to the MIDI Port 2-4 connections on the MCU Pro.

18. PORT 2 [MIDI IN/OUT]

These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and output connectors. Connect this to the MIDI IN/OUT ports on the MIDI-equipped device (MIDI IN to MIDI OUT and vice-versa). This appears as MIDI Port 2 in the DAW application.

19. PORT 3

These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and output connectors. Connect this to the MIDI IN/OUT ports on the MIDI-equipped device (MIDI IN to MIDI OUT and vice-versa). This appears as MIDI Port 3 in the DAW application.

21. USER SWITCH 1 and 2

These are provided for connecting a momentary footswitch to the MCU Pro that may be used to control functions such as Play/Stop, Rec Ready, Drop In/Out, etc. These functions are usually user-conﬁgurable in the DAW application.

22. EXTERNAL CONTROL

This can be used to connect a variable control, like a potentiometer, to control functions such as Master Volume, as determined by the DAW application.

23. POWER CONNECTOR

This is where you connect the supplied external AC power supply to provide power to the unit.

The provided AC power supply is a universal power supply, so it may be connected to an AC power source between 100 VAC and 240 VAC (50–60 Hz).

24. POWER SWITCH

This switch turns the power on and off.

25. KENSINGTON LOCK

20. PORT 4

These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and output connectors. Connect this to the MIDI IN/OUT ports on the MIDI-equipped device (MIDI IN to MIDI OUT and vice-versa). This appears as MIDI Port 4 in the DAW application.

To help prevent theft, the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro have a security slot designed to ﬁt the popular Kensington security locks. A variety of models are available from their website at www.kensington.com.

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Appendix A: Key Commands

Engaging certain switches on the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro during power up perform a variety of

conﬁguration tasks. See the table below for more information.

Key Command Function More Information

Mode Change Select 1 and 2 Page 4 and Appendix C Fader Alignment V-Pot 1 and 2 Appendix B, page 11 Upgrade Firmware Record 1 and 2 plus Select 1 See ﬁrmware update release notes

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Appendix B: Fader Alignment

A comprehensive fader alignment on the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro is performed at the factory during quality control testing. Then, each time the unit is powered on, the faders complete a quick up-down test to verify that they are still aligned and working correctly. This should provide years of perfectly calibrated faders.

However, on occasion, the faders may need to be realigned. For example, after a ﬁrmware upgrade, after enduring extreme changes in temperature or humidity, or after a jarring impact

or other fader failure. It’s easy to do; just follow

the instructions listed below. Note that this process is identical for both the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro.

To Align the Faders:

1. Power off the unit.

2. Simultaneously press and hold the Channel 1 V-Pot and Channel 2 V-Pot buttons and power on the MCU Pro or MCU XT Pro.

3. The faders move up, then down, for calibration. The LCD then displays “Entering fader alignment mode...”

4. The LCD displays instructions to align all faders at –40 dB. Do so by moving all faders

until the fader’s black center lines up exactly with

the –40 dB bold line on the silkscreen. Press the Channel 1 REC button when ﬁnished.

5. The LCD will now prompt you to move all faders to the –10 dB mark. When completed, press the Channel 1 REC button.

6. Repeat the process again, moving the faders to the unity (U) mark this time and pressing the Channel 1 REC button one last time. The LCD will indicate that the fader alignment was successful.

The new fader alignment data is written to memory and will be retained, even after the unit has been powered off.

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Appendix C: Software Support

The following table is the MCU Pro Compatibility Chart. It shows what DAW works in what MCU Mode, as well as what overlay to use. Links to each DAW and exisiting documents is also added for your convenience.

Software MCU Mode MCU Overlay Documents

Apple Logic Studio Logic Control None User Manual

Control Surface Guide

Apple Logic Express Logic Control None User Manual

Control Surface Guide

Apple Final Cut Pro Logic Control None User Manual

Avid Pro Tools HD/LE/MP HUI Pro Tools User Manual

Steinberg Cubase Mackie Control Cubase / Nuendo All Documentation

Steinberg Nuendo Mackie Control Cubase / Nuendo All Documentation

Ableton Live Mackie Control Live User Manual

Propellerheads Reason Mackie Control Reason All Documentation

Propellerheads Record Mackie Control None All Documentation

Control Surface Guide

MOTU Digital Performer Mackie Control Digital Performer None

Mackie Tracktion Mackie Control Tracktion User Manual

Adobe Audition Mackie Control Audition User Manual

Cakewalk Sonar Mackie Control Sonar None

Sony Acid Pro Mackie Control Vegas User Manual

Sony Vegas Pro Mackie Control Vegas User Manual

Magix Samplitude Mackie Control None User Manual

Magix Sequoia Mackie Control None User Manual

SSL SoundScape Mackie Control None User Manual

RML Labs SAW Studio Mackie Control SAW Studio User Manual

Note: All DAWs listed above work with both the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro except Adobe Audition which is only compatible with MCU Pro.

Disclaimer: We are always striving to keep this information updated as much as possible. However,

sometimes changes may occur at any time without notice. If you notice an old link to one of the DAW’s

websites, please pass this information on to us so we may update the link here, as well. Thank you!

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Appendix D: Service Information

If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to conﬁrm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will ﬁnd lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. You may ﬁnd the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away.

Troubleshooting

No power

• Is it plugged in? Make sure the AC outlet

is live (check with a tester or lamp).

• Our next favorite question: Is the power switch on? If not, try turning it on.

• The internal AC line fuse may be blown.

This is not a user serviceable part. If you suspect the AC line fuse is blown, please see the "Repair" section to the right.

Repair

For warranty service, refer to the warranty

information on page 16.

Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.

If you do not have access to our website, you may call the Tech Support department at

1-800-898-3211, Monday-Friday, during normal

business hours, Paciﬁc Time, to explain the problem. Tech Support will tell you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is located in your area.

Connection issues

• Is the USB connected? Make sure the USB

cable is connected securely at both ends.

• Does the operating system see the device?

• Does the software see the device?

• Is the software correctly congured?

Refer to Appendix C on the previous page for links to DAW-speciﬁc information.

Other

• Many other questions (and answers) may

be found by visting our FAQ section on the Mackie website: www.mackie.com/products/mcupro/mcupro_faq

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Appendix E: Technical Information

MCU Pro / MCU XT Pro Specifications

AC Power Requirements

Power Requirements 7.5V DC, 3.0A – 4.0A

External AC–DC Adapter 1.0A, 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz

Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C 32˚ – 104˚F

Input/Output, USB, Faders

I/O Midi in / Midi out

USB Format: USB 1.1

Faders: 100mm Alps Touch Sensitive Motorized Faders

Construction Features

Basic Design Trapezoidal

Finish High durability black paint

Physical Properties

Height 4.4 in / 113 mm (both)

Width 16.5 in / 419 mm (MCU Pro)

10.1 in / 256 mm (MCU XT Pro)

Depth 16.9 in / 429 mm (both)

Weight 16.8 lb / 7.6 kg (MCU Pro)

11.0 lb / 5.0 kg (MCU XT Pro)

Disclaimer

Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these speciﬁcations at any time without notice.

“Mackie” and the “Running Man” ﬁgure are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.

All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered hereby acknowledged.

trademarks of their respective holders, and are

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Dimensions

BANK

CHANNEL

SOLO

CYCLE DROP REPLACE CLICK

SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL

FLIP

GLOBAL

VIEW

DISPLAY

MODIFIERS AUTOMATION UTILITIES

CONTROL

SHIFT OPTION READ/OFF

WRITE

TOUCH

LATCH

TRIM

CANCEL

SMPTE BEATS

ENTER

SAVE

UNDO

/ALT

NAME

VALUE

MIDI

TRACKS

INPUTS AUDIO

TRACKS

AUDIO

INSTRUMENT

AUX BUSSES OUTPUTS USER

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

87654321

MASTER

FADER BANKS

EQ INSTRUMENT

PLUG

-

IN

TRACK

SEND

PAN/

SURROUND

VPOT ASSIGN

GROUP

MARKER NUDGE

GLOBAL VIEW

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

FUNCTION SELECT

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE

IN

MAIN

OUT IN OUT IN

1 2

OUT

PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4

EXTERNAL CONTROL

USER SWITCH

PORT1

(INTERNAL)

= MCU

EXTERNAL

POWER

7.5V 3.0A-4.0A

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE

REC REC REC REC REC REC REC

REC

ZOOM

SCRUB

REWIND

FAST FWD PLAYSTOP RECORD

16.5 in / 419 mm

4.4 in /

113 mm

16.9 in /

429 mm

WEIGHT

16.8 lb

7.6 kg

IN OUT

MIDI

EXTERNAL

POWER

3.0A-4.0A

7.5V

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER

87654321

SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

5

U

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

10

dB

+

0

–

+

0

–

+

0

–

+

0

–

+

0

–

+

0

–

+

0

–

+

0

–

MUTE

SELECT

MUTE

SELECT

MUTE

SELECT

MUTE

SELECT

SOLO

MUTE

SELECT

SOLO

MUTE

SELECT

SOLO

MUTE

SELECT

SOLO

MUTE

SELECT

REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC

SOLOSOLOSOLOSOLO

10.1 in /

256 mm

4.4 in / 113 mm

16.9 in /

429 mm

WEIGHT

11.0 lb

5.0 kg

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Mackie Limited Warranty

Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.

This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”).

For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to ﬁnd contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.

LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming product, provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at: www.mackie.com/support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) during normal business hours Paciﬁc Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it to obtain any warranty service.

For full terms and conditions, as well as the speciﬁc duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty.

The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modiﬁcation or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.

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Mackie Control Universal

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Mackie MCU Pro User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

Contents

Changing Modes

Installation

VESA / Omnimount Mounting

Hookup Diagrams

Front Panel

Channel Strip

1. TOUCH-SENSITIVE FADERS

2. SELECT

3. MUTE

4. SOLO

5. SIGNAL

6. REC

7. V-POT

8. SCRIBBLE STRIP

Master Section

9. V-POT ASSIGN

10. BANKS and CHANNELS

11. FUNCTION SELECT

12. TRANSPORT

13. JOG / SHUTTLE WHEEL

14. ZOOM AND NAVIGATION BUTTONS

15. TIME DISPLAY

16. MODE LED DISPLAY

Rear Panel

17. USB PORT

18. PORT 2 [MIDI IN/OUT]

19. PORT 3

21. USER SWITCH 1 and 2

22. EXTERNAL CONTROL

23. POWER CONNECTOR

24. POWER SWITCH

25. KENSINGTON LOCK

20. PORT 4

Appendix A: Key Commands

Appendix B: Fader Alignment

Appendix C: Software Support

Appendix D: Service Information

Appendix E: Technical Information

Dimensions

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