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Maximum Voltage Gain

Mic Input to

   Insert Output:

50 dB

   Tape Output:

66 dB

   Sub Output:

66 dB

   Main Output:

76 dB

   Aux Send:

71 dB

Line Input to

   Insert Output:

30 dB

   Tape Output:

46 dB

   Sub Output:

46 dB

   Main Output:

56 dB

   Aux Send:

51 dB

Stereo Line Input to

   Tape Output:

40 dB

   Sub Output:

40 dB

   Main Output:

50 dB

   Aux Send:

45 dB

Tape Input to

   Main Output:

30 dB

Effects Return to

   Main Output:

30 dB

Input Impedance

Mic Input:

3k

, balanced

Line Input:

40k

, balanced

Insert Input, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and
Effects Returns:

10k

, unbalanced

Output Impedance

Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, Sub
Output, and Effects Sends:

150

Digital Effects

Resolution:

16-bit, 2-channel

Number of Presets:

16

Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity)

0 dBu (normal operating level)

VU Meters

Main L/R
   12 segments:
   Clip, +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, –2, –4, –7, –10, –20, –30

Disclaimer

Since we are always striving to make our products
better by incorporating new and improved materi-
als, components, and manufacturing methods, we
reserve the right to change these specifications at
any time without notice.

MAIN OUT
LEFT

MAIN OUT
RIGHT

STEREO EFX
RETURN 1 RIGHT

STEREO EFX
RETURN 1 LEFT

SOLO CONTROL
(ACTIVE LOW)

RUDE SOLO

LIGHT

SOLO

OFF

SOLO

ON

UTILITY OUT LEFT

EFX SEND 2

EFX SEND 2

EFX
SELECT

STEREO EFX
RETURN 2
RIGHT

STEREO EFX
RETURN 2 LEFT

EFX TO MAIN MIX

AUX SEND 1

AUX SEND 2

EFX TO AUX 1

EFX TO AUX 2

TO LEFT MAIN

TO RIGHT MAIN

PFL

SIGNAL

TO PHONES

PFL

UTILITY
LEVEL

PHONES LEVEL

PHONES

UTILITY OUT RIGHT

 PFL

SIGNAL
TO LEFT

METER

22

10

7

4

2

0

2

4

7

10

20

30

100 Hz

HPF

MID FREQ HI

80

12K

LO

1-2

3-4

AUX 1

AUX 2

EFX 1

EFX 2

PRE-P0ST

PAN

FADER

TRIM

LINE IN
STEREO
CHANNELS

MIC/LINE IN
MONO CHANNELS

LOW CUT

INSERT

LEVEL

SET

SOLO

3-4

MID

HI

80 800

12K

LO

MID

3K

MID

HI

80 800

12K

LO

MID

3K

AUX 1

AUX 2

EFX 1

EFX 2

PRE/POST

PAN

MAIN

TRIM

LEFT

RIGHT

SOLO

1-2

MUTE

EFX RETURN 1

SUBWOOFER

OUT

1

2

3

63 125 250500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K

TAPE OUT
RIGHT

BREAK

MAIN
LEVEL

MAIN INSERT

LEFT
ASSIGN

RIGHT
ASSIGN

SUB 1 OUT

63 125 250500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K

TAPE OUT
LEFT

BREAK

TAPE
LEVEL

MAIN
LEVEL

MAIN INSERT

TAPE IN
LEFT

TAPE IN
RIGHT

E

F

X 2

E

F

X 1

S

O

LO

S

O

LO

C

O

N

TR

O

L

A

U

X 2

A

U

X 1

S

U

B

 1

S

U

B

 2

S

U

B

 3

S

U

B

 4

LE

F

T

M

A

IN

R

IG

H

T

M

A

IN

EFX SEND 1

AUX SEND 2

AUX SEND 1

EFX SEND 1

FROM EFX
TO MAIN MIX

75 Hz

LPF

MUTE

PHANTOM POWER

+48 VDC

MACKIE DESIGNS
CFX SERIES
BLOCK DIAGRAM
(#62399CJM/DF)

+5
VDC

2

3

1

1

2

3

1

2

3

DAMPING/DEPTH

TIME/RATE

EFX WIDE

EFX BYPASS

EFX BYPASS

EFX
FOOT
SWITCH

+5
VDC

GL

OBA

L PH

ANT

OM P

OWER

WOODINVILLE

EXIT

BOTHELL                MONROE

EMAC

DSP

EFX LEVEL SET

L

R

SOLO CONTROL
(ACTIVE LOW)

SOLO

OFF

SOLO

ON

SUB 2 OUT

LEFT
ASSIGN

RIGHT
ASSIGN

LEFT
ASSIGN

RIGHT
ASSIGN

LEFT
ASSIGN

RIGHT
ASSIGN

SUB 4 OUT

SUB 3 OUT

Block Diagram

CFX Series

4.6"/117mm

15.7"/399mm

5.0"/ 127mm

2.1"/53mm

16.2

"/

412mm

17

.2

"/

43

7mm

21.

4"

/

544mm

25.6

"/

650mm

CFX•20

WEIGHT

 24.3 lbs.

(11.0 kg)

CFX•16

WEIGHT

 21.0 lbs.

(9.5 kg)

CFX•12

WEIGHT

 17.8 lbs.

(8.1 kg)

Summary of Contents for CFX SERIES

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le broui...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...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 SERIES LIMITED WARRANTY 23 SAFETY INST...

Page 5: ...ER switch 2 Channel strip TRIM 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...

Page 6: ...up the MAIN MIX Fader to a comfortable listening level 5 If the overall mix has an equalization problem make adjustments to the STEREO GRAPHIC EQ If an individual channel is the problem use its EQ ins...

Page 7: ...verb Digital Delay Mono Power Amplifiers Digital Multitrack Recorder Guitar Effects Direct Box 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 19 18 17 2 1 1 2 R L R L R L R L 2 1 CHANNEL INSERTS STEREO EFX RETURNS...

Page 8: ...IC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 At the risk of stating the obvious this is where you plug everything in microphones line level instruments effects headphones and the ultimate destination for your s...

Page 9: ...ed stereo signal enters the real world The XLR balanced outputs will add 6 dB when connected to balanced inputs thereby elevating signal from the noise floor by that amount The TRS balanced outputs of...

Page 10: ...TRS outputs is post fader only so they cannot be used as traditional stage monitor cues They re in tended to patch into effects device inputs hence the name EFX See EFX 1 EXT and EFX 2 INT for more in...

Page 11: ...function of the BYPASS switch located in the EMAC EFFECTS PROCESSOR Closing the switch connection causes the EFX BYPASS indicator to light and mutes the effects Note When a foot switch is plugged int...

Page 12: ...UX send knobs PHANTOM POWER Ha We tricked you The phantom power switch is not located in the channel strip sec tion at all It s way over on the right side of the mixer see graphic on previous page We...

Page 13: ...you can also screw things up If you max the EQs on every channel you ll get mix mush not to mention driving your mix levels near or beyond clipping So equalize subtly use the left sides of the knobs c...

Page 14: ...dependently of the rest of the mix SUB Faders SUB ASSIGN and MAIN MIX Fader will explain this further FADER Although the most self explanatory item on a mixer we ll explain it anyway The fader is the...

Page 15: ...results try to keep your peaks between 0 and 7 You may already be familiar with 4 4 dBu 1 23V and 10 10 dBV 0 32V operating levels Basically what determines the operat ing level is the relative 0 dB V...

Page 16: ...ers 1 and 2 with SUB 1 carrying the left signal and SUB 2 carrying the right Engage SUB 1 ASSIGN LEFT and SUB 2 ASSIGN RIGHT and you re done Take a look at the block diagram on page 22 it ll explain t...

Page 17: ...stage monitor cues turn up the EFFECTS TO MONITOR knobs FOR THE CURIOUS EMAC stands for Extended Multiply and Accumulate which is a proprietary 32 bit digital stereo processor developed by our Digital...

Page 18: ...ds to 10 seconds Pre delay set at 75ms LG HALL Dense smooth reverb with long tail long pre delay and some early reflections Tails are warm with more apparent high end Works well with vocals and electr...

Page 19: ...a dramatic effect to vocals particularly group harmonies and choirs The channel s EFX 2 INT should be set halfway or higher Rate is adjust able from 0 5Hz to 30Hz Depth is adjustable from 0 to 100 FL...

Page 20: ...AND CONSIDERATIONS When setting up for a show oftentimes you are plugging into an AC power distribution sys tem you know nothing about You may even be faced with 2 wire outlets that are missing the th...

Page 21: ...s days Ask Tech Support for current turn around times when you call for your RA number We normally send everything back prepaid using UPS OR ANGE three day air However if you rush your mixer to us by...

Page 22: ...EFX TO AUX 1 EFX TO AUX 2 TO LEFT MAIN TO RIGHT MAIN PFL SIGNAL TO PHONES PFL UTILITY LEVEL PHONES LEVEL PHONES UTILITY OUT RIGHT PFL SIGNAL TO LEFT METER 22 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 100 Hz HPF MID...

Page 23: ...C O D with billing for labor materials return freight and insurance Products repaired under warranty at Mackie s factory will be returned freight prepaid by Mackie to any location within the boundarie...

Page 24: ...rope Asia Central South America 425 487 4333 Middle East Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail sales mackie com Some of the people at our factory who helped design build sell an...

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