Mackie PPM808M User Manual

PPM 808M

PPM 808M

Eight Channel Monaural Powered Mixer

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The PPM™ Series mixers are comprised of three
compact powered mixers, designed for portable live
sound applications. Each powered mixer in the PPM
Series has two graphic equalizers, built-in stereo
digital
Current

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designed for rugged, day-in and day-out road use.
Their sturdy composite-molded case houses rugged,
double-sided SMT-plated berglass circuit boards.
Impact-resistant knobs are mounted so they “ride”
just above the steel front panel.

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and two stereo mic/line input channels (summed to
the main bus), with XLR mic inputs and 1/4" TRS line
inputs. All mono channels have 1/4" TRS insert jacks
(tip = send, ring = return). Each channel strip has one
monitor and one internal/external effects send, plus
3-band EQ and input trim with individual level-set
LEDs. A rotary volume control provides output gain for
each channel.

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noise mic preamps. Trim controls provide 40 dB of
microphone gain, 20 dB of line-level gain, and a full
20 dB
nel also includes a level-set LED for easy level setting.

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quency EQ (±15 dB), 2.5 kHz peaking mid-frequency EQ
(±12 dB), and 80 Hz shelving low-frequency EQ (±15 dB).

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to pins 2 and 3 of the XLR inputs, and a break switch
mutes channels 1-6 while break music is playing. Left
and right RCA tape inputs are provided with an adja­cent input level control for connecting a tape deck or
CD player.

effects with 16 presets, and two FR Series High-

power ampliers.

Like all Mackie mixers, the PPM Series mixers are

The 808M has six mono mic/line input channels

The inputs include Mackie’s high-headroom, low-

of attenuation to “pad” hot signals. Each chan-

Channel EQs are as follows: 12 kHz shelving high-fre-

A global phantom power switch applies +15 Vdc

MIXER

PPM 808M

Features

Eight microphone/line inputs
Two stereo line inputs (on channels 7 and 8)
600 W main output power amplier
600 W monitor output power amplier
9-band graphic EQ on Main and

Monitor outputs

EMACTM custom 32-bit precision digital stereo

effects processor
Two auxiliary sends (EFX and MON)
3-band EQ on each channel
1/4" and XLR connectors on each input
1/4" Insert jacks on channels 1-6
Two 1/4" Speaker outputs per side
RCA stereo Tape In and Tape Out
Compressors (switchable) on both outputs
15 V phantom power
Three-year warranty

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Both the Monitor Master and Main Master rotary
controls have corresponding EFX controls to mix the
effects signal with the monitor and main outputs.
Eight LEDs indicate the output signal level for each
main and monitor output. Outputs include a 1/4" TRS
mixer line output, a 1/4" TRS monitor line output, and
left and right RCA tape line outputs.

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Related Products

PPM 406M and PPM 808S

Applications

Restaurants and Bars
Meeting Rooms
Churches/Sanctuaries
Outdoor Gatherings

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Powered Mixer

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PPM 808M

MIXER

PPM 808M Technical Specications

Powered Mixer

Mixer Section

Frequency Response

Mic Input to Main Mixer Output (Trim at 0 dB):

+0, –1 dB, 32 Hz to 20 kHz
+0, –3 dB, 16 Hz to 80 kHz

Mic Input to Power Amp Output @ rated power output:

+0, –1 dB, 32 Hz to 20 kHz
+0, –3 dB, 16 Hz to 55 kHz

Distortion

PPM 808M

THD and SMPTE IMD; 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Mic Input to Main Mixer Output:

< 0.005% @ +4 dBu output

Mic Input to Power Amp Output:

< 0.15%, 250 mW to rated power

Common Mode Rejection Ration (CMRR)

60 dB @ 1 kHz, Trim @ 0 dB

Noise
20 Hz to 20 kHz BW (150 Ω source impedance)

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): –127 dBu
Residual Output Noise:

Main Mixer, Monitor, & Effects outputs
Channel & Master levels off –95 dBu

Main Mixer Output Noise:

Master @ nominal (–10 dB), all channels off –92 dBu
Master & 1 input channel @ nominal
(–10 dB & –20 dB), Trim @ 0 dB –85 dBu

Crosstalk

Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: –90 dB @ 1 kHz
Fader Off –90 dB @ 1 kHz
Break Switch Mute –80 dB @ 1 kHz

Input Level Trim Control Range

0 to –40 dB

Phantom Power

+15 Vdc

Equalization

Rumble Reduction: 75 Hz, –18 dB/octave
Channel EQ:

High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid ±12 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz

Graphic EQ (9 bands):

Q = 1.414, ISO octave centers
±15 dB @ 63, 125, 250, 500 1 k, 2 k, 4 k, 8 k, 16 kHz

Maximum Input Levels

Mic Input: –20 dBu, Trim @ 0 dB (HI)
+20 dBu, Trim @ 40 dB (LOW)

Line Input: 0 dBu, Trim @ 0 dB (HI)
+40 dBu, Trim @ 40 dB (LOW)

Insert Input: +20 dBu
Stereo Line Input: +20 dBu
Tape Input: +20 dBu
Effects Return: +20 dBu
Power Amp In: +22 dBu

Input Sensitivity

Minimum Input Level to produce +4 dBu @ Main
Mixer Output

Mic Input: –68 dBu
Insert Input: –28 dBu
Line Input: –48 dBu
Stereo Line Input: –28 dBu
Tape Input: –18 dBu
Effects Return: –18 dBu

Maximum Voltage Gain

Mic Input to
Insert Output: 40 dB
Tape Output: 60 dB
Main Mixer Output: 72 dB

Line Input to
Insert Output: 20 dB
Tape Output: 20 dB
Main Mixer Output: 52 dB

Stereo Line Input to
Tape Output: 20 dB
Main Mixer Output: 32 dB

Tape Input to
Tape Output: 10 dB
Main Mixer Output: 22 dB

Effects Return to
Main Mixer Output: 22 dB
Monitor Output: 22 dB

Input Impedance

Mic Input: 3 kΩ, balanced
Insert Input: 10 kΩ, unbalanced
Line Input: 40 kΩ, balanced
Stereo Line Input: 10 kΩ, unbalanced
Tape Input: 10 kΩ, unbalanced
Effect Return: 10 kΩ, unbalanced
Power Amp In: 10 kΩ, unbalanced

Main Mixer Section Rated Output

Main Mixer, Monitor, & Effects: +4 dBu
Maximum Main Mixer Section Output: +20 dBu

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PPM 808M

11.7" (297 mm)

13.0" (330 mm)

11.7" (297 mm)

20.5" (521 mm)

Powered Mixer

Output Impedance

Main Mixer Output: 150 Ω
Insert Output: 150 Ω
Tape Output: 150 Ω
Monitor Output: 150 Ω
Effects Send: 150 Ω
Power Amp Out: 0.032 Ω @ 1 kHz

Digital Effects

Resolution: 16-bit, 2-channel
Sample Rate: 31.25 kHz
Bandwidth: 15.6 kHz

VU Meters

Main and Monitor

8 segments: Clip, +5, 0, –5, –10, –15, –20, –30

Power Amplier Section

Maximum Power at 1% THD, midband,
both channels driven

600 watts per channel into 2 Ω

450 watts per channel into 4 Ω
300 watts per channel into 8 Ω

Continuous Sine Wave Average Output Power, both
channels driven (rated power)

340 watts per channel into 4 Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, with no
more than 0.15% THD
240 watts per channel into 8 Ω from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, with no
more than 0.10% THD

Power Bandwidth

< 10 Hz to 30 kHz (+0, –1 dB) @ rated power into 4 Ω

Frequency Response

< 10 Hz to 30 kHz (+0, –1 dB)
< 10 Hz to 55 kHz (+0, –3 dB)

Damping Factor

> 250 @ 1 kHz

Amp Input Impedance

10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced

Input Sensitivity

1.76 volts (+7.1 dBu) for rated power into 4 ohms

Gain (Amp In to Speaker Out)

26.4 dB (21 V/V)

Maximum Input Level

9.75 volts (+22 dBu)

Rise Time

< 6.2 µs

Slew Rate

> 50 V/µs

High Frequency Overload and Latching:

No latch up at any frequency or level.

High Frequency Stability:

Unconditionally stable, driving any reactive or
capacitive load

Turn On Delay:

3 seconds

AC Power Requirements

United States: 120 Vac, 60 Hz
Europe: 240 Vac, 50 Hz
Japan: 100 Vac, 50/60 Hz
Korea: 220 Vac, 60 Hz
(Capable of operation from 75% to 110% of rated line

voltage)

Distortion

THD, SMPTE IMD: < 0.10% @ 8 Ω

< 0.15% @ 4 Ω

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

> 105 dB below rated power into 8 Ω

Channel Separation

> 75 dB @ 1 kHz

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Physical

Height: 11.7 inches (297 mm)
Width: 20.5 inches (521 mm)
Overall Depth: 13.0 inches (330 mm)
Weight: 36 pounds (16.3 kg)

PPM 808M

POWER

CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 •

THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIG

URE • PATENT PENDING

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE

UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CA UTI ON

AVIS:

RISCQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING ! THIS IS A CLASS

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PRODUCT. IN A DOMESTIC ENVIRONMENT THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE RADIO INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER MAY BE REQUIRED

TO TAKE ADEQUATE MEASURES

SPEAKER OUT

OUTPUT POWER: 600 WATTS / CHANNEL

MINIMUM SPEAKER LOAD: 2 OHMS / CHANNEL

SPEAKER OUT

CAUTION- HOT SURFACE, AVOID CONTACT

120 VAC 60HZ 325W

808M

2 X 600 WATTS

POWER AMP 1 / MAIN

POWER AMP 2 / MONITOR

ON

EFX

MON

HI

12kHz

HI

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

MON

MID

2.5kHz

MON

HI

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

MON

HI

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

MON

HI

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

MON

HI

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

MON

HI

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

MON

HI

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

LOW
80Hz

VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH.

1

EFX

LOW
80Hz

2

2

EFX

LOW
80Hz

3

3

EFX

LOW
80Hz

4

4

EFX

LOW
80Hz

5

5

EFX

LOW
80Hz

6

6

EFX

LOW
80Hz

7

8

7

EFX

LOW
80Hz

8

EFX BYPASS

EFX DRIVE

LEVEL

12

0

NORMAL

INPUT

LEVEL

SET

INPUT
LEVEL

SET

INPUT

LEVEL

SET

INPUT
LEVEL

SET

INPUT

LEVEL

SET

INPUT
LEVEL

SET

INPUT
LEVEL

SET

INPUT

LEVEL

SET

EFX
CLIP

PARAMETERS

100

100

REVERBS

DELAYS

CHORUS
FLANGE

DAMPING

DEPTH

PHASER

TIME

RATE

NORMAL

NORMAL

CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION

DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING

EFX WIDE

MAIN EQUALIZER

30

CLIP

5

5

0

10

15

20

EFX FOOT

SWITCH

RETURN

SEND

MIXER LINE OUT

POWER

AMP 1 IN

POWER

AMP 2 IN

EFFECTS

(OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX)

MONITOR

MAINS

TAPE IN

TAPE OUT

LEVEL

MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6

INSERT

INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT

LINELINELINELINE

LINELINE

INSERT

+15

U

OO

1K50025063 125 16K

LEVEL

30

CLIP

5

5

0

10

15

20

LEVEL

2K 4K 8K

MAIN

MASTER

EFX TO

MAIN

U

OO

+10

MASTER OUTPUT SECTION

LINE

U

+12dB

OO

L

R

R

L

POWER

OUT

COMPRESSOR

MONITOR EQUALIZER

15-

15+

5

10

0

5

10

-15

+15

5

10

0

5

10

15-

15+

5

10

0

5

10

-15

+15

5

10

0

5

10

1K50025063 125 16K2K 4K 8K

MONITOR

MASTER

EFX TO

MON

U

OO

+10

U

+12dB

OO

75Hz RUMBLE

REDUCTION

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

MIC

7

MIC

8

75Hz RUMBLE

REDUCTION

PHANTOM

POWER CH 1-8

BREAK

(MUTES CH 1-6)

POWER AMP ROUTING

SUM

MONO

MIC/
LINE
HI-Z

SUM

MONO

MIC/
LINE
HI-Z

AMP 1

MAIN
MAIN MONITO

R

AMP 2

MAIN

SM. ROOM

MD. PLATE

LG. PLATE

LG. HALL

GATED

REVERSE

CATHEDRAL

MD. HALL

SPRING

PHASER

DELAY 4
CHORUS

DELAY 3

DELAY 1

FLANGE

DELAY 2

IN

OU

T

2 X 600 WATTS

808M

U

OO

+10

U

+15-15

U

+15-15

U

+12-12

1

U

+20dB

OO

HILOW

NORMAL

U

OO

+15

U

OO

+10

U

+15-15

U

+15-15

U

+12-12

U

+20dB

OO

HILOW

NORMAL

U

OO

+15

U

OO

+10

U

+15-15

U

+15-15

U

+12-12

U

+20dB

OO

HILOW

NORMAL

U

OO

+15

U

OO

+10

U

+15-15

U

+15-15

U

+12-12

U

+20dB

OO

HILOW

NORMAL

U

OO

+15

U

OO

+10

U

+15-15

U

+15-15

U

+12-12

U

+20dB

OO

HILOW

NORMAL

U

OO

+15

U

OO

+10

U

+15-15

U

+15-15

U

+12-12

U

+20dB

OO

HILOW

NORMAL

U

OO

+15

U

OO

+10

U

+15-15

U

+15-15

U

+12-12

U

+20dB

OO

HILOW

NORMAL

U

OO

+15

U

OO

+10

U

+15-15

U

+15-15

U

+12-12

U

+20dB

OO

HILOW

NORMAL

U

OO

+15

Powered Mixer

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63 125

250

500

1K

2K

4K

8K 16K

EFX RET L

EFX RET

R

EFX WIDE

10

5

0

-5

-10

-15

-30

-40

-20dB

L

R

MID HI

80 2K5 12K

LO

75Hz

HPF

10

5

0

-5

-10

-15

-30

-40

75Hz

HPF

63 125

250

500

1K

2K

4K

8K 16K

MID HI

80 2K5 12K

LO

PHANTOM

TRIM

(INPUT LEVEL SET)

0 to 40dB

PHANTOM

+15V DC

PWR AMP

GROUND

CHASSIS

GROUND

POWER

AMP 1 IN

PWR AMP

GROUND

CHASSIS

GROUND

POWER

AMP 2 IN

DAMPING/DEPTH

TIME/RATE

MIC/LINE

CH 1-6

3-BAND EQ

+/- 15dB

+/- 15dB

+VDC

+VDC

BREAK

(MUTES CH 1-6, EFX,

AND MONITOR)

MAIN'

EFX

MON

MAIN

EFX

EFX

TO

MONITOR

EFX

TO

MAIN

EFX BYPASS

EFX CLIP

EFX RETURN

MIXER

LINE OUT

AMP ROUTING

TAPE IN

TAPE OUT L

MAINS

MAIN/MONITOR

MONITOR

EFX

VOLUME

MONITOR

EFX

TRIM

(INPUT LEVEL SET)

TAPE OUT R

MAIN MASTER

LEVEL

MONITOR LEVEL

STEREO

CH 7-8

(Not Available

on the 406M)

INSERT

0 to 40dB

Off to +20dB

Off to +20dB

Off to +10dB

+/- 15dB

Off to +12dB

Off to +20dB

Off to +10dB

Off to +12dB

Off to +10dB

Off to +10dB

Off to +12dB

Off to +10dB

MONITOR

LINE OUT

+/- 15db

3-BAND EQ

9-BAND EQ

9-BAND EQ

EFX

FOOT

SWITCH

LEVEL

MACKIE DESIGNS

PPM808M

BLOCK DIAGRAM

(#21202CJM/DF/SE)

LEFT AMP

POWER AMP 1/MAIN

SPEAKER OUT

RIGHT AMP

POWER AMP 2/MONITOR

SPEAKER OUT

RUMBLE FILTER

RUMBLE FILTER

TAPE IN

LEVEL

VOLUME

Off to +20dB

LEFT/

MONO

RIGHT

EFX SEND

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR

EMAC

DSP

PPM 808M

Powered Mixer

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PPM 808M

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MIXER

 The Effects Send is a 1/4" TRS jack, which outputs

the EFX send signal from the individual channel
strips (pre-EMAC). The Effects Return is a 1/4" TRS
jack, which accepts a line-level signal from an exter­nal processor. Plugging into the Effects Return jack
disables the EMAC processor so only the external
effects processor is active. An EFX FOOT SWITCH jack
allows the effects (internal or external) to be turned
on and off with a footswitch.

 1/4" TRS Power Amp inputs are provided for each

PPM 808M

power amplier. These are switching jacks, which
normally route the internal main (or main/monitor)
signal to the power amp inputs. If an external line­level signal is plugged into these jacks, it breaks the
internal connection and only the external signal is
sent to the power amp inputs.

 Power amp outputs include a pair of 1/4" TS jacks

for each output. A POWER AMP ROUTING switch
allows the power amps to drive the mains (MAIN/
MAIN with the Power Amp Routing switch out), or
allows one amp to drive the mains and one amp to
drive the monitors (MAIN/MONITOR with the Power

Amp Routing switch pushed in).

 Each Graphic Equalizer has nine bands with +15

dB of gain and centers at 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz,
Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, and 16 kHz. A 75 Hz
high-pass lter switch is included in each EQ section to
reduce stage rumble or microphone-handling noise.

Powered Mixer

 The EMAC™ 32-bit digital effects processor was

custom designed by our digital engineers and rivals
the sound of many high-quality outboard proces­sors. The EMAC Digital Effects section includes an
EFX DRIVE LEVEL control, which regulates the signal
level being sent to the EMAC effects processor from
the individual channels’ EFX sends. The overall level
is monitored by the CLIP LED to prevent overload.
Below the level control is the preset selector for
picking one of the 16 available preset effects. The
characteristics of these presets can be changed with
the TIME/RATE and DAMPING/DEPTH knobs. The EFX
WIDE switch adds psychoacoustic “width” or “depth”
to all effects except delay and phaser. The EFX
BYPASS switch disables the EMAC effects.

 The ampliers feature Mackie’s FR (Fast Recovery)

design, which eliminates latching that can occur
when the signal level approaches clipping. In addi­tion, a built-in compressor can be switched on to
protect the ampliers from input overload. To ensure
long-term reliability, the ampliers are mounted on a
massive custom-designed die-cast heat sink, which
is convection cooled and dramatically extends the
life expectancy of the heat-producing components.

500

The 808M ampliers deliver 600 watts per channel
into 2 ohms.

 The 808M chassis is constructed of an impact-

resistant injection-molded case with an integrated
handle on one end for easy transport.

www.mackie.com

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800.898.3211, fax [phone], [e-mail]

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Electronic les for this product available at:
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This Specication Sheet PPM808M_SS.PDF
Architects' and Engineers' SpecicationsPPM808M_AE.TXT
Owner's Manual PPM_OM.PDF

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differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original
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