Mackie CFX MKII, Owner'S Manual

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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)
• EMAC™ 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
designed to meet the sound reinforcement
needs of almost any small to medium-sized
club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gath-
ering.
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 fi lter
• 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. SW0585 Rev. C 04/09
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