Mackie MCU XT Pro Quick Start Guide

Mackie Control Universal Pro

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MODIFIERS AUTOMATION UTILITIES

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MACKIE CONTROL EXTENDER PRO

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Mackie Control Extender Pro

Quick-Start Guide

and Eight Channel Extender for Digital Audio Workstations

Eight Channel Master Control Surface

CAUTION AVIS

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

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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

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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.

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

protected from damage.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified

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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.

Part No. SW0454 Rev. A 01/07
© 2007 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Mackie for your Digital
Audio Workstation (DAW) control solution.
Control Universal Pro (MCU Pro) and Mackie Con­trol Extender Pro (MCE Pro) provide the familiar
feel of analog-style mixing to your DAW environ­ment. But they also deliver the most complete
feature set and 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 your MCU Pro and others you
can order from our website (see the list below for
supported DAWs and overlays as of this printing).

These overlays fit over the right-hand side of
the control
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 to or­der an overlay for your particular DAW application.

Your Mackie Control Universal Pro includes a
DVD-ROM that contains Tracktion, our easy-to­use Music Production Software for PC or Mac, the
perfect companion software for your new Mackie
Control Universal Pro. Check our website

mackie.com)

they become available.

Overlays Included Overlays Available

Pro Tools (HUI) Adobe Audition

Steinberg
(Cubase/Nuendo

MOTU Digital
Performer

Mackie Tracktion Sony Vegas

Cakewalk SONAR Soundscape

surface and correctly label the buttons

periodically for Tracktion updates as

Propellerhead Reason

Ableton Live

(Mackie Control)

RML Labs Saw Studio

Mackie

(www.

Software User’s Guides

Visit our website to obtain the latest manuals
and

information for all the currently supported
DAW applications (

mcu_support.html).

www.mackie.com/products/mcu/

2. Logic Control (use with Apple Logic [previ­ously Emagic Logic]).

3.

HUI (use with Digidesign Pro Tools, including
TDM, LE, and M Powered versions).

When you first turn on Mackie Control Univer­sal Pro, the display 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 you’ve made your selection, Mackie Con­trol Universal Pro will automatically boot into your
selected mode each time you turn it on.

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.

Installation

There are two methods for connecting your
Mackie Control Universal Pro (MCU Pro) to your
computer: USB and MIDI.

Note: The USB method is the preferred method
because you have all the MIDI ports on the MCU
Pro available. If you use MIDI cables to connect the
MCU Pro to your computer (or to an external MIDI
interface), the other two MIDI ports (3 and 4) on
the MCU Pro are inactive.

Connecting with USB

• Connect the Mackie Control Universal Pro to

your computer with a USB cable (see “Hook­up

1: USB” on page 4). The USB connection
works with both Macintosh and PC platforms
and is “plug and play” (no driver installation
required!).

Connecting with MIDI

• Connect the Mackie Control Universal Pro to
your USB MIDI interface via two MIDI cables
(IN and OUT). Use the MIDI 2 (MAIN) MIDI
connections on the MCU Pro.

• Connect your MIDI interface to your computer
with a USB cable (see “Hookup 2: MIDI” on
page 4).

Quick-Start Guide

Changing Modes

Mackie Control Universal Pro has three differ-

ent modes of operation:

Mackie Control (use with Mackie Tracktion,

1.
Ableton Live, Cakewalk SONAR, Magix Sam­plitude and Sequoia, MOTU Digital Performer,
Propellerhead Reason, RML Labs Saw Studio,
Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase SX, and Adobe
Audition [previously Syntrillium Cool Edit Pro]).

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 90 VAC and 264 VAC
(50–60 Hz).

• Turn on the MCU Pro POWER switch.

• Launch your software program of choice.

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

Quick-Start Guide

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Mackie Control Universal Pro

MCU Pro or MCE 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 MCE Pro

• 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.

• Mackie Control Universal Pro/Mackie Control
Extender Pro units can function as a single
large console — a “Control Surface Group.”

• Go to the MCU Support section on our website
(www.mackie.com/products/mcu/mcu_support)
for details on using the MCU Pro with your
particular application.

To connect one or more Mackie Control Extender Pros:

1. 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 MCE Pro units. Always
connect MIDI OUT from one unit to MIDI IN
on the next unit (and MIDI IN to MIDI OUT).

2.

If you are using the MIDI method to connect
the MCU Pro to your computer, then you need
to connect the MCE Pro to the external USB
MIDI interface (the MIDI 3 and MIDI 4 con-

nectors on the MCU Pro are not functional
using this method). Connect the MIDI OUT
from the MCE Pro to the MIDI IN on the MIDI
interface (and MIDI IN to MIDI OUT).

VESA/Omnimount Mounting

The Mackie Control Universal Pro and Mackie
Control Extender Pro have holes in 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 11.8 pounds (5.4 kg) and
the MCE Pro weighs 6.9 pounds (3.1 kg), so be
sure to select a mounting arm or plate that can
support the weight of the unit.

Many VESA mounts are designed
for video monitors, and the
mounting plate is perpindicular
to your desktop surface. Since
you most likely do not want the

MCU Pro to be mounted perpin­dicular to your desktop, make sure your VESA
mount is flexible enough so if it can be properly
adjusted for your working space.

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Mackie Control Universal Pro