CFX MKII SERIES
OWNER'S MANUAL
12, 16, AND 20-CHANNEL
MIC/LINE MIXERS
WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS
POWER
ON
TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE
RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS
STEREO
PLUG
FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP
(TIP= SEND, RING = RETURN)
DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
OPTIONAL USES FOR INSERTS
INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO
THE "SECOND CLICK"
MONO PLUG
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
35 WATTS
12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
CFX12
SERIAL NUMBER
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 REDUCETHE 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.
CAUTION
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -- NE PAS OUVRIR
MANUFACTURING DATE
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA · THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR
REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "EMAC", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE · PATENT PENDING · COPYRIGHT ©2004
WIDE
BYPASS
10
0
10
0
REVERBS
DELAYS
CHORUS/FLANGE/PHASER
DAMPING
DEPTH
TIME
RATE
NORMAL
NORMAL
EFX
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
1
3-4
1-2
CLIP
0dB=0dBu
LEFT RIGHT
MID
400Hz
MID
400Hz
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
MIC
1
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
MIC
2
MIC
3
MIC
4
MIC
5
MIC
6
MIC
7
MIC
8
ZERO
LEVEL
SET
TAPE LEVEL
O
O
MAX
PHONES LEVEL
UTILITY OUT LEVEL
1
(EXT)
48v
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
15
15+
5
10
0
5
10
15
+15
5
10
0
5
10
1
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
POWER
STATUS
RUDE
SOLO
BREAK SWITCH
(MUTES ALL CHANNELS)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9/10
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+20
O
O
U
+20
O
O
U
+10
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
11/12
AUX
EFX
MASTER SEND
U
GAIN
+20
-20
U
GAIN
+20
-20
LOW
LOW
22
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
STEREO
MAIN MIX
PHONES
FOOT
SWITCH
EFX
LAMP
12V 0.5A
MAIN OUT
L
R
11
LEFT
AUX SEND
UTILITY OUT
SUB OUT
TAPE
INPUT
TAPE
OUTPUT
LL
R
1
2
1
2
L
LR
R
L
R
EFX SEND
STEREO EFX
RETURN
MAIN INSERT
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
R
S
75Hz
SUB OUT
R
1
2
1
2
3
4
MAIN OUT
9
LEFT
RIGHT
10
RIGHT
12
EFX
1 RETURN
EFX
2
SEND
TO MAIN MIX
EFFECTS TO MONITOR
AUX
1
AUX
2
PHANTOM POWER
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
1K
500
250
63
125
16K
2K
4K
8K
12k
HI
HI
MID
3k
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
12k
HI
HI
MID
3k
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
CLIP
DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR
EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS
12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
ASSIGN
1
MUTE
ASSIGN
2
MUTE
ASSIGN
3
MUTE
ASSIGN
4
MUTE
ASSIGN
5
MUTE
ASSIGN
6
MUTE
ASSIGN
7
MUTE
ASSIGN
8
MUTE
ASSIGN
9-10
MUTE
ASSIGN
11-12
MUTE
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
1234
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
STEREO
MAIN MIX
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
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13. 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
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, 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
connection (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) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as 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
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 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.
Duration Per Day
Sound Level dBA,
Typical
In Hours
Slow Response
Example
8
90
Duo in small club
692
4
95
Subway Train
397
2
100
Very loud classical music
1.5
102
1
105
Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines
0.5
110
0.25 or less
115
Loudest parts at a rock concert
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.
WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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.
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INTRODUCTION
Comprehensive master section, with:
·
Four 60mm submix mono faders
·
Separate Left and Right assign for each sub
·
60mm main mix stereo fader
·
TRS insert jacks for main mix
·
Balanced XLR stereo main outputs
·
Balanced XLR mono subwoofer output
·
12-segment stereo LED metering
·
Mackie's (in)famous Rude Solo Light
·
9-band stereo graphic EQ (main mix)
·
EMACTM 32-bit digital stereo effects with
footswitch jack
·
2 aux sends with master level controls
·
2 effects sends with master level controls
·
Level controls for stereo effect returns
·
Break switch for `worry-free' intermissions
·
RCA tape out
·
RCA tape in with stereo level control
·
Headphone output with level control
·
Utility out with level control
·
12V BNC lamp socket
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Absolutely most important page:
Before you start engineering, please read
the "Quick Start" section on page 5. It's a list of
steps that will familiarize you with the CFX
mixer and help you set up a basic performance.
About those blue numbers:
You'll notice numbers in blue circles, like
this:
. Every feature on the CFX mixer has
one of these numbers assigned to it. Whenever
a feature is mentioned, described or illustrated,
its number will be right next to it.
Thank you for choosing a Mackie CFX MKII
mixer! These compact live-sound mixers are de-
signed to meet the sound reinforcement needs
of almost any small to medium-sized club, meet-
ing room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering.
Here's a quick glance at all the features
you've acquired:
8, 12, or 16 mono channels, with:
·
Variable input gain
(+5 to +50 dB mic, 15 to +30 dB line)
·
Phantom power (globally switched)
·
Zero Level gain setting indicator LED
·
Switchable 100 Hz low-cut filter
·
TRS insert jack
·
2 pre/post-fader aux sends
·
2 post-fader effects sends
·
3-band mid-sweep EQ
·
Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing
·
PFL solo
·
60mm mono fader
2 stereo line channels, with:
·
Variable input gain (20 to +20 dB)
·
2 pre/post-fader aux sends
·
2 post-fader effects sends
·
4-band EQ
·
Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing
·
PFL solo
·
60mm stereo fader
Please write your serial number here for
future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech
support, return authorization, etc.):
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
Part No. 0014465 Rev. A 12/04
©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in China.
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Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com
for more information about this and other Mackie products.
CONTENTS
MASTER SECTION FEATURES ................................ 15
MAIN MIX FADER ........................................ 15
METERS ...................................................... 15
RUDE SOLO ................................................. 15
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ .................................... 15
TAPE LEVEL ................................................. 16
BREAK SWITCH ........................................... 16
PHONES LEVEL ............................................ 16
UTILITY OUT LEVEL ...................................... 16
SUB FADERS ................................................ 16
LEFT/RIGHT SUB ASSIGN ............................. 16
AUX MASTER SEND ...................................... 17
EFX 1 MASTER SEND .................................... 17
EFX 1 RETURN ............................................ 17
EMAC EFFECTS PROCESSOR ........................... 17
EFX 2 SEND ................................................. 17
TO MAIN MIX ............................................. 17
EFFECTS TO MONITOR .................................. 18
PRESET SELECT ............................................ 18
TIME/RATE ................................................. 19
DAMPING/DEPTH ....................................... 19
WIDE ......................................................... 19
BYPASS ...................................................... 19
CLIP ........................................................... 19
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS .... 20
APPENDIX A: Service Info ................................... 20
Warranty Service ..................................... 20
Troubleshooting ........................................ 20
Repair .....................................................21
APPENDIX B: Technical Info .................................. 21
Specifications ........................................... 21
Block Diagram .......................................... 22
Contributors and Colophon ......................... 23
CFX MKII SERIES LIMITED WARRANTY .................. 23
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................2
INTRODUCTION ...................................................3
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..........................................3
QUICK START ......................................................5
APPLICATIONS DIAGRAMS ....................................6
PATCHBAY FEATURES............................................8
MIC .............................................................8
LINE IN .........................................................8
INSERT .........................................................8
EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL? ...................9
STEREO LINE IN .............................................9
MAIN OUT ....................................................9
SUBWOOFER OUT..........................................9
MAIN INSERT ................................................9
UTILITY OUT ............................................... 10
SUB OUT .................................................... 10
AUX SEND .................................................. 10
EFX SEND ................................................... 10
STEREO EFX RETURN .................................... 10
TAPE INPUT ................................................ 11
TAPE OUTPUT .............................................. 11
PHONES .....................................................11
EFX FOOTSWITCH ........................................ 11
LAMP ......................................................... 11
AC POWER INPUT ........................................ 11
POWER SWITCH .......................................... 11
POWER STATUS ........................................... 11
CHANNEL STRIP FEATURES .................................. 12
PHANTOM POWER ...................................... 12
GAIN ......................................................... 12
ZERO LEVEL ................................................ 12
LOW CUT .................................................... 12
AUX ........................................................... 12
PRE FADER.................................................. 13
EFX 1 (EXT) ................................................. 13
EFX 2 (INT) ................................................. 13
EQ ............................................................. 13
PAN ........................................................... 14
MUTE ......................................................... 14
ASSIGN ...................................................... 14
FADER ........................................................ 14
SOLO PFL.................................................... 14
5
WIDE
BYPASS
10
0
10
0
REVERBS
DELAYS
CHORUS/FLANGE/PHASER
DAMPING
DEPTH
TIME
RATE
NORMAL
NORMAL
EFX
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
CLIP
0dB=0dBu
LEFT RIGHT
ZERO
LEVEL
SET
TAPE LEVEL
O
O
MAX
PHONES LEVEL
UTILITY OUT LEVEL
1
(EXT)
48v
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
15
15+
5
10
0
5
10
15
+15
5
10
0
5
10
POWER
STATUS
RUDE
SOLO
BREAK SWITCH
(MUTES ALL CHANNELS)
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+20
O
O
U
+20
O
O
U
+10
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
AUX
EFX
MASTER SEND
22
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
STEREO
MAIN MIX
EFX
1 RETURN
EFX
2
SEND
TO MAIN MIX
EFFECTS TO MONITOR
AUX
1
AUX
2
PHANTOM POWER
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
1K
500
250
63
125
16K
2K
4K
8K
CLIP
DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR
EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS
12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
SUB
SUB
SUB
SUB
1234
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
STEREO
MAIN MIX
1
3-4
1-2
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
U
+15
O
O
1
2
600
1.5k
150
8k
100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
LR
PAN
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
1
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
ASSIGN
1
MUTE
DOWN
UP
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
MI
C GAIN
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
QUICK START
We know you can't wait to
get the show on the road.
Who has time to read a
booooring manual? That's
fine -- the CFX MKII
mixer is designed to set up quickly and operate
intuitively -- but please, READ THIS PAGE!
ZERO THE CONSOLE:
1. Turn everything off, including the mixer's
POWER switch and PHANTOM POWER
switch.
2. Channel strip
GAIN, AUX, EFX, and
Fader down.
3.
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ sliders centered.
4.
MASTER AUX and EFX SENDS, and EFX
RETURNS down.
5. Channel strip
EQ and PAN controls
centered.
6. Channel strip
ASSIGN 1-2 and MUTE
switches
down.
7. Channel strip
LOW CUT, PRE FADER, and
ASSIGN 3-4 switches up.
8.
SUB 1 ASSIGN LEFT, SUB 2 ASSIGN
RIGHT down; all other SUB ASSIGN
switches up.
9.
MAIN MIX and SUB Faders down.
MAKE THE CONNECTIONS:
1. Connect your amp's outputs to your
speaker inputs (unless, of course, you have
powered monitors).
2. Plug all the sound system components into
suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and
capable of delivering adequate current.
3. Using XLR or TRS cables, make connec-
tions from your mixer's
MAIN OUT to your
amplification system's line inputs.
4. Make connections from your microphones
and instruments to the mixer: Connect
balanced microphones to the mono channel
MIC jacks. (For condenser microphones,
engage the
PHANTOM POWER switch,
located just above the meters.) Connect
line-level instruments (synthesizers, guitar
effects, direct boxes) to the mono or stereo
channel
LINE IN TRS jacks.
5. Turn all the power switches on, leaving the
amplifier's switch for last.
6. Turn up the
MAIN MIX Fader to the
"30" label, for now. We'll crank it up later on.
7. Turn up
SUB Faders 1 and 2 to unity gain
("
U" label).
SET THE LEVELS:
1. Choose one of the microphones or instru-
ments you connected. Make some noise. If
it's a microphone, sing at your normal
singing volume. If it's a synthesizer, play it
at its normal output level.
2. While making noise, turn up that channel's
GAIN until the adjacent ZERO LEVEL
starts blinking.
3. Disengage (up) that channel's
MUTE.
4. Raise that channel's fader to unity gain
("
U" label). You should be hearing your
noise now.
5. If necessary, apply channel
EQ changes.
(You may need to compensate for level
changes with the channel fader.)
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the remaining
active channels.
7. Stop making noise. Everyone: start making
music.