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27. HIGH EQ

The high EQ provides up to 15 

dB of boost or cut above 12 kHz, 
and it is also fl at at the detent. 
Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, 
an overall sense of transpar-
ency, or an edge to keyboards, 
vocals, guitar and bacon frying. Turn it down a little to 
reduce sibilance or to mask tape hiss.

28. MID EQ LEVEL (Ch. 1 to 8)

The mid EQ , or “midrange,” 

has a fi xed bandwidth. The mid 
knob sets the amount of boost 
or cut, up to 15 dB, and is ef-
fectively bypassed at the center 
detent. The frequency at which 
the cut or boost occurs is set by 
the mid EQ frequency control [29].

29. MID EQ FREQUENCY (Ch. 1 to 8)

This knob sets the center 

frequency of the mid EQ level 
control [28]. This is sweepable 
from 100 Hz to 8 kHz.

Once this is set, the mid EQ 

level can be adjusted with the 
mid EQ level control.

Most of the root and lower harmonics that defi ne 

a sound are located in the 100 Hz–8 kHz frequency 
range, and you can create drastic changes with these 
two knobs. Many engineers use mid EQ to cut midrange 
frequencies, not boost them. One popular trick is to set 
the mid fully up, turn the frequency knob until you fi nd 
a point where it sounds just terrible, then back the mid 
down into the cut range, causing those terrible frequen-
cies to disappear. Sounds silly, but it works. Sometimes.

30. HIGH MID EQ LEVEL (Ch. 9/10 and 11/12)

The high mid EQ provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut 

at 2.5 kHz, and it is also fl at at the detent. This control 
is only available on the stereo channels.

31. LOW MID EQ LEVEL (Ch. 9/10 and 11/12)

The low mid EQ provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut 

at 400 Hz, and it is also fl at at the detent. This control is 
only available on the stereo channels.

32. LOW EQ

The low EQ provides up to 15 

dB of boost or cut below 80 Hz. 
The circuit is fl at (no boost or 
cut) at the center detent posi-
tion. This frequency represents 
the punch in bass drums, bass 
guitar, fat synth patches, and some really serious male 
singers who eat raw beef for breakfast.

33. MON 1 AUX SEND and   

 

 

 

34. MON 2 AUX SEND

These controls allow you set up two independent 

mixes for running stage monitors.

Adjust these controls on each channel until your band 

is happy with the stage monitor mix. The controls are 
off when turned fully down, deliver unity gain at the 
center, and can provide up to 15 dB of gain turned fully 
up. Chances are you’ll never need this extra gain, but 
it’s nice to know it’s there if you do. Adjustments to the 
channel faders [40] or main mix fader [59] will not 
affect the monitor output, but channel EQ [27–32] and 
gain [23] will.

One or both of the powered mixer's internal amplifi ers 

can be used to power passive stage monitors if you set 
the power amp mode switch [53].

Mon 1 and mon 2 send [10] are line-level outputs, and 

are used if you want to connect powered stage monitors, 
or external power amps with passive stage monitors.

35. FX1 AUX SEND and   

 

 

 

36. FX2 AUX SEND

These controls allow you set up two independent 

mixes for the internal effects processors, or external 
effects processors.

Adjust these controls on each channel until you have 

just the right level going to the internal processors. The 
controls are off when turned fully down, deliver unity 
gain at the center detent, and can provide up to 15 dB of 
gain turned fully up. Adjustments to the channel fader 
[40], gain [23] and channel EQ [27–32] will affect the 
feed going to the internal effects processors. 

The FX1 and FX2 send [11] outputs are line-level, 

and are used if you want to connect external effects pro-
cessors. If you plug something into these outputs, the 
feed to the internal processors is disconnected, and the 
FX1 and FX2 mixes feed the external processor(s) only.

Summary of Contents for PPM1012

Page 1: ...1 5k 150 8k 100 EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX SEND MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O R L PAN AUX SEND MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O R L PAN AUX SEND MON 1 FX...

Page 2: ...sult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to operat...

Page 3: ...of turn on or turn off thumps in your speakers Save the shipping box Read This Page We realize that you must be really keen to try out your new powered mixer Please read the safety instructions on pag...

Page 4: ...power can be applied to all mics Built in compressors on the first 6 mono inputs dedicated in line compression Two independent internal FX processors each with 24 Running Man 32 bit effects with input...

Page 5: ...IX A SERVICE INFORMATION 28 APPENDIX B CONNECTIONS 29 APPENDIX C TECHNICAL INFORMATION 31 APPENDIX D TABLE OF EFFECTS PRESETS 34 PPM1012 LIMITED WARRANTY 35 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 READ THIS P...

Page 6: ...LOW MID FREQ R L 600 1 5k 150 8k 100 EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX SEND MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 80Hz LOW MID FREQ R L 600 1 5k 150 8k 100 EQ 12kHz HI PA...

Page 7: ...I PAN AUX SEND MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 80Hz LOW MID FREQ R L 600 1 5k 150 8k 100 EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX SEND MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O U 15...

Page 8: ...15 O O 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 80Hz LOW MID FREQ R L 600 1 5k 150 8k 100 EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX SEND MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 80Hz LOW MID FREQ R...

Page 9: ...EQ R L 600 1 5k 150 8k 100 EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX SEND MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 80Hz LOW MID FREQ R L 600 1 5k 150 8k 100 EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX SEND...

Page 10: ...kon Connection 1 4 TS outputs are wired Tip positive and Sleeve negative 1 4 TS Connection These two types of outputs are wired in parallel and it is possible to use both types at once The minimum imp...

Page 11: ...INPUTS We use phantom powered balanced microphone inputs just like the big studio mega consoles for exactly the same reason This kind of circuit is excellent at rejecting hum and noise You can plug in...

Page 12: ...mpressor 25 circuits on channels 1 6 but before the channel s EQ 27 32 and fader 40 The channel signal can go out of the insert jack to an external device be processed or whatever and come back in on...

Page 13: ...uts to the line level inputs of external power ampli fiers running passive loudspeakers or to the inputs of powered loudspeakers This is useful if you need more power or if you already have this equip...

Page 14: ...o effect It cannot un mute or mute it The footswitch only affects the internal FX It has no effect on the output to and input from external effects processors MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7...

Page 15: ...5 O O 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 80Hz LOW MID FREQ R L 600 1 5k 150 8k 100 EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX SEND MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 80Hz LOW MID FREQ R L...

Page 16: ...want to hear and filtering it out makes the low stuff you do want much more crisp and tasty Not only that but low cut can help reduce the possibili ty of feedback in live situations and it helps to c...

Page 17: ...e chance of distortion due to overloading the input signals Dynamic range is the difference in level be tween the quietest part of your song and the loudest part Using a compressor you are able to squ...

Page 18: ...LOW HI MID 2 5kHz LOW MID 400Hz U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 12kHz HI 80Hz LOW HI MID 2 5kHz LOW MID 400Hz GAIN U 20 PAN AUX SEND EQ COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP 20 MON 1 MON 2 FX 1 FX 2 U 15 O O...

Page 19: ...ent This control is only available on the stereo channels 32 LOW EQ The low EQ provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut below 80 Hz The circuit is flat no boost or cut at the center detent posi tion This...

Page 20: ...set correctly for your input device and that the channel EQ 27 32 is not set with too much boost The 20 0 and 10 LEDs show the channel signal strength 40 CHANNEL FADER The channel faders adjust the l...

Page 21: ...a pack of wild dogs Although it may not seem cool to turn down controls with EQ it is often your best option Turn down any offending frequency range rather than boost the wanted range Having many slid...

Page 22: ...eds your special touch If you are not using the monitor 2 system keep this switch out The EQ will then operate on your main left and right mix 47 POWER AMP LIMITER LEDs These independent LEDs turn on...

Page 23: ...is trashing the stage there will be no upsetting micro phone yells noise thumps or rumbles heard in the main speakers The monitor 1 and monitor 2 outputs are not affected by the break switch so you co...

Page 24: ...ur powered subwoofer or mono loudspeaker match the level of the other loudspeakers in your system The mono output can be the full frequency range to run a mono PA for example or just the low frequen c...

Page 25: ...2 signals sent to the mon 1 and mon 2 line level outputs 10 and the monitor speaker level outputs 3 if the internal power amplifiers are playing monitor 1 or 2 These give you ultimate control over you...

Page 26: ...n the send master levels 60 if these come on regularly The signals going into the processors are affected by the channel FX 1 and 2 aux sends 35 36 and the channel gain 23 EQ 27 32 and channel faders...

Page 27: ...current digital delay The minimum tap delay is 50 ms and the maxi mum is 500 ms If your taps are faster than 50 ms they will be set to 50 ms If taps are between 500 ms and 1 second they will be set t...

Page 28: ...puts main inserts or other line level outputs such as mono out mon 1 send mon 2 send FX1 and FX2 send just in case one of your external pieces has a problem If the power amp limiter lights come on oft...

Page 29: ...ophone adapter Y two cables out of a female 1 4 TRS jack to two male XLR plugs one for the Right signal and one for the Left Unbalanced Send Return circuits When wired as send return Y connector a 1 4...

Page 30: ...gnals in one connector See Figure F The sleeve is the common ground earth for both signals The send from the mixer to the external unit is carried on the tip and the return from the unit to the mixer...

Page 31: ...EQ Main and Monitor 1 15 dB 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k and 16 kHz Connections Mic input XLR balanced Line mono input 1 4 TRS balanced Line stereo input 1 4 TRS balanced Main outputs 1 4 TRS balanced...

Page 32: ...an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human he...

Page 33: ...o Mon 2 FX1 Mon 1 FX2 Solo logic R sum Pan Solo pfl FX2 Mon2 Mute Pan FX2 Mon2 L R Solo pfl Mute L Insert R Insert Tape in level Mon 2 Mon2 Out Mon2 Main 9 band Graphic EQ 9 band Graphic EQ Mon2 level...

Page 34: ...d reflections that would be found in a very large stone walled house of worship Gives amazing depth to choirs wind instruments organs and soft acoustic guitars 12 Gated Reverb This preset incorporates...

Page 35: ...r those units deemed by us to be under warranty Note You must have a sales receipt from an authorized Mackie dealer for your unit to be considered for warranty repair IMPORTANT Make sure that the Serv...

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