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Owner’s Manual

Owner’

s Manual

43. 48V PHANTOM SWITCH

Press in this switch to add +48 VDC phantom pow-

er to all the XLR microphone inputs of the mixer. The 
LED next to the switch will turn on as a reminder.

Most modern professional condenser mics require 

phantom power, which lets the mixer send low-cur-
rent DC voltage to the mic’s electronics through the 
same wires that carry audio. (Semi-pro condenser 
mics often have batteries to accomplish the same 
thing.) “Phantom” owes its name to an ability to be 
“unseen” by dynamic mics (Shure SM57/SM58, for in-
stance), which don’t need  external power and aren’t 
affected by it anyway. 

Never plug   single-ended (unbalanced) 
micro phones, or ribbon mics into the mic 
input jacks if phantom power is on. Do not 

plug instrument outputs into the mic input jacks 
with phantom power on,  unless you know for certain 
it is safe to do so.

44. MAIN EQUALIZER

The 9-band stereo graphic equalizer allows you 

to tailor the sound of your main mix to suit your ex-
traordinarily-delicate sense of audio right and wrong.

Each slider allows up to 15 dB of boost and cut, 

with 0 dB (no change in level) at the center. The 
frequency bands are: 63, 125, 250, 500, 1 k, 2 k, 4 k,  
8 k, and 16 kHz

The EQ affects the main mix line-level outputs 

[16] and mono output [17], as well as the speaker-
level outputs [3] if the internal amplifi ers are playing 
the main mix. 

The EQ section comes before the main fader [59], 

and the main meters [48]. As you adjust the EQ, 
keep an eye on the meters in case you overdo it and 
take the levels into overload.

The main EQ assign switch (46) allows you to use 

this EQ to adjust the monitor 2 output instead of the 
main mix.

As with the channel EQ, just take it easy. There is a 

large amount of adjustment, and if you are not care-
ful, you can upset the delicate balance of nature. Re-
member that even the happiest audience of old ladies 
can turn on you like 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 sliders will allow you to reduce the level 
of some frequency bands where feedback occurs.

Master Controls

42. POWER LED

This LED comes on when the powered mixer is 

plugged into the correct-voltage AC mains supply, and 
the power switch [2] is on.

If the LED is not on, then make sure the AC power is 

live, and that both ends of the power cord are correctly 
inserted. If Zombies have taken over the power station 
again, and all the lights in town are off, this LED may 
not come on. (This would be the least of your worries.)

z

FX

1

FX

2

TAP

DELAY

INT FX

MUTE

TAP

DELAY

INT FX

MUTE

TAP TO EDIT 

01  PLATE REVERB
02  VOCAL PLATE
03  WARM ROOM
04  BRIGHT ROOM

13  CHORUS
14   REVERB
15  DOUBLER
16  TAPE SLAP

05  WARM LOUNGE
06  SMALL STAGE
07  WARM THEATER
08  BRIGHT STAGE
09  WARM HALL
10  CONCERT HALL
11  CATHEDRAL
12  GATED REVERB

17  DLY 1 BRIGHT (350ms)
18  DLY 1 WARM (300ms)
19  DLY 2 BRIGHT (250ms)
20  DLY 2 WARM (200ms)
21  DLY 3 BRIGHT (175ms)
22  DLY 3 WARM (150ms)
23   DLY (300ms)
24   DLY (200ms)

15

15

10

10

5

5

0

15

15

10

10

5

5

0

16K

8K

4K

2K

1K

500

250

125

63

OL

4

6
3

10

15

7

10

20
30

0
2

U

+20

O

O

TAPE IN

BREAK

MUTES

CH 1-12

U

+15

O

O

U

+15

O

O

TO MON 1

TO MON 2

FX 1

FX 1

MONO OUT

LPF

O

O

MAX

75Hz

100

180

120

200Hz

0dB = 0dBu

LEVEL

SET

RUDE

SOLO

MAIN

MON 2

EQ ASSIGN

MAIN

METERS

R

L

PHANTOM

POWER

MAIN EQUALIZER

MON 1 EQUALIZER

15

15

10

10

5

5

0

15

15

10

10

5

5

0

16K

8K

4K

2K

1K

500

250

125

63

SIG/OL

SIG/OL

U

+15

O

O

SEND MASTER

U

+15

O

O

SEND MASTER

SOLO

dB

30

20

10

O

O

40
50

5

5

U

60

SOLO

dB

30

20

10

O

O

40
50

5

5

U

60

SOLO

dB

30

20

10

O

O

40
50

5

5

U

60

SOLO

dB

30

20

10

O

O

40
50

5

5

U

60

dB

30

20

10

O

O

40
50

5

5

U

60

FX RTN

1

FX RTN

2

MON

1

MON

2

MAIN

2 X 800W PROFESSIONAL POWERED MIXER

10

10

10

10

10

(L)

(R)

MON 1

MON 2

MAINS

MON 1

STEREO

MAIN

A

B

POWER AMP

LIMITER

A

B

POWER AMP

MODE

1+
1

1+
1

53

54

55

52

51

56

60

62
63
64

61

59

57

58

57

58

56

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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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