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INTRODUCTION
Comprehensive master section, with:
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Four 60mm submix mono faders
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Separate Left and Right assign for each sub
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60mm main mix stereo fader
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TRS insert jacks for main mix
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Balanced XLR stereo main outputs
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Balanced XLR mono subwoofer output
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12-segment stereo LED metering
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Mackie’s (in)famous Rude Solo Light
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9-band stereo graphic EQ (main mix)
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EMAC™ 32-bit digital stereo effects with
footswitch jack
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2 aux sends with master level controls
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2 effects sends with master level controls
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Level controls for stereo effect returns
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Break switch for ‘worry-free’ intermissions
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RCA tape out
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RCA tape in with stereo level control
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Headphone output with level control
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Utility out with level control
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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:
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Variable input gain
(+5 to +50 dB mic, –15 to +30 dB line)
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Phantom power (globally switched)
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Zero Level gain setting indicator LED
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Switchable 100 Hz low-cut filter
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TRS insert jack
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2 pre/post-fader aux sends
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2 post-fader effects sends
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3-band mid-sweep EQ
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Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing
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PFL solo
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60mm mono fader
2 stereo line channels, with:
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Variable input gain (–20 to +20 dB)
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2 pre/post-fader aux sends
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2 post-fader effects sends
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4-band EQ
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Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing
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PFL solo
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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.
