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1.

  Read these instructions.  

2.

  Keep these instructions.

3.

  Heed all warnings.

4.

  Follow all instructions.

5.

  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

  Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9.

  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a 

risk of fi re or electric shock.

11.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.

12.

 Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

13.

 Use only with a cart, 

stand, tripod, bracket, 
or table specifi ed 
by the manufac-
turer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When 
a cart is used, use 
caution when moving 
the cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.

14.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 

periods of time.

15.

 Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

16.

 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no 

object fi lled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed 
on the apparatus.

17.

 This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must 

be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con-
nection (the third grounding prong).

18.

 This apparatus has been equipped with an all-pole, rocker-style AC 

mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and 
should remain readily accessible to the user.

19.  

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect 
device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

20.

 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and the 

receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 

that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 

help.

 

CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this device not expressly 

approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to 
operate the equipment under FCC rules.

21.

 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is 

applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as 
set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department 
of  Com mu ni ca tions.

ATTENTION

 — 

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits 

radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils 
numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le 
réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des 
com mu ni ca tions  du  Canada.

22.

 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 

loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced 
hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to 
suffi ciently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specifi ed 
the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

 

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits 

could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger-
ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all 
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres-
sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. 
Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn 
when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing 
loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:

Important Safety Instructions

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Carts and stands - The
Component should be used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
A Component and cart
combination should be
moved with care.  Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the Component and cart
combination to overturn.

CAUTION    AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. 

AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. 

CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE 

A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous 
voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral 
est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de 
"voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque 
d'éléctrocution.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the 
user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé 
pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le 
fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction 
accompagnant l'appareil.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Duration, 
per day in 
hours

Sound Level 
dBA, Slow 
Response

Typical Example

8

90

Duo in small club

6

92

4

95

Subway Train

3

97

2

100

Very loud classical music

1.5

102

1

105

Dave screaming at Steve about 
deadlines

0.5 110
0.25 or less 115

Loudest parts at a rock concert

Summary of Contents for ProFX12

Page 1: ...15 O O O O dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O...

Page 2: ...pproved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules 21 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio...

Page 3: ...re you do please read the safety instructions on page 2 then read this page and the rest later ZerotheMixer 1 Turn down all knobs except the channel EQ and pan knobs and set all the faders fully down...

Page 4: ...el Each channel has a pan control mute switch overload OL LED and fader Stereo return has mute OL LED and fader XLR and 1 4 TRS main stereo line outputs 1 4 TRS stereo return 1 4 TRS FX send and monit...

Page 5: ...15 15 1 4 MAIN OUTS 15 16 FX FOOTSWITCH 15 17 PHONES 15 18 TAPE INPUT 16 19 TAPE OUTPUTS 16 CHANNEL CONTROLS 17 20 GAIN 18 21 LEVEL SET LED 18 22 LOW CUT 18 23 HI EQ 19 24 MID EQ 19 25 LOW EQ 19 26 A...

Page 6: ...20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 d...

Page 7: ...0 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O...

Page 8: ...15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 20 20 R L 7 8 ST RTN FX RTN EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX U 15 O O MON FX U 15 O O U 15 FX TO MON FX MASTER U 15 O O O O dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB 30 20 10 10 O O 40 50 5 5 U 60...

Page 9: ...EL SET PAN AUX U 15 O O MON FX U 15 O O GAIN MIC MIC MIC MIC 80Hz LOW U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 20 20 R L 7 8 ST RTN FX RTN EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX U 15 O O MON FX U 15 O O U 15 FX TO MON FX MASTER U 15 O...

Page 10: ...80Hz LOW U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 R L LOW CUT 100Hz GAIN MIC GAIN U 50 MIC GAIN U 50 5 6 EQ 12kHz HI LEVEL SET LEVEL SET LEVEL SET LEVEL SET PAN AUX U 15 O O MON FX U 15 O O GAIN MIC MIC MIC MIC 80Hz...

Page 11: ...3 4 EQ 12kHz HI PAN AUX U 15 O O MON FX U 15 O O 80Hz LOW U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 R L LOW CUT 100Hz GAIN MIC GAIN U 50 MIC GAIN U 50 5 6 EQ 12kHz HI LEVEL SET LEVEL SET LEVEL SET LEVEL SET PAN AUX U 1...

Page 12: ...ULES AND THE ICES 003 FOR CANADA OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING...

Page 13: ...f 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 7 LINE HI Z SWITCH To connect a guitar directly to t...

Page 14: ...s use a 1 4 mono TS phone plug or instrument cable If you have a stereo source and the stereo and hybrid channels are in use you can use two mono channels Traditionally an odd numbered channel receive...

Page 15: ...rnal FX The output is post fader so any changes to the chan nel faders 31 will also affect the level going to the external processor The processed output from the effects processor is usually returned...

Page 16: ...slowly 19 TAPE OUTPUTS These stereo unbalanced RCA outputs allow you to record the main stereo mix onto a tape deck hard disk recorder automatic CD burner or a computer etc This allows you to make a...

Page 17: ...U 15 O O MON FX U 15 O O 80Hz LOW U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 R L LOW CUT 100 Hz 12kHz HI PAN AUX U 15 O O MON FX U 15 O O 80Hz LOW U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 BAL UNBAL MONO MONO MONO LINE IN 7 LINE IN 8 BAL...

Page 18: ...when you stop If the signal comes through the mic XLR jack there will be 0 dB of gain U for unity with the knob fully down ramping to 50 dB of gain fully up Through the 1 4 mono input there is 20 dB o...

Page 19: ...at the center detent position This frequency represents the punch in bass drums bass guitar fat synth patches and some really serious male singers Used in conjunction with the low cut 22 switch you c...

Page 20: ...lower unwanted bass thumps and bangs 30 MUTE Press this switch in to mute the channel in the main mix The aux mon output of the channel is not muted but the FX output to the internal FX processor and...

Page 21: ...ower cord before removing and inspect ing the fuse located below the AC input 34 METERS These meters have 2 columns of 12 LEDs each with dB markings from 30 to 15 and OL overload at 20 dBu They indica...

Page 22: ...it is often your best option Turn down the offending frequency range rather than boost the wanted range You can use it to reduce the level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs 38 MAIN MIX MO...

Page 23: ...urn inputs 12 45 STEREO RETURN FADER Use this fader to lovingly adjust the level of any audio coming into the stereo return inputs 12 from your external processors or other equipment The audio is adde...

Page 24: ...itch to mute or unmute the effects If this switch is not engaged then the internal effects can be muted or unmuted with your footswitch 52 FX MASTER Use this knob to control the level of the signals g...

Page 25: ...a snare drum or tight vocal arrangements 8 CATHEDRAL This reverb emulates the extremely long tails dense diffusion and long pre delays and reflec tions that would be found in a very large stone walle...

Page 26: ...its not the mixer If it s a stereo pair try switching them around For example if a left output is presumed dead switch the left and right cords at the mixer end If the problem switches sides it s not...

Page 27: ...nced mono circuits When wired as a bal anced connector a 1 4 TRS jack or plug is con nected tip to signal high hot ring to signal low cold and sleeve to ground earth Unbalanced Send Return circuits Wh...

Page 28: ...ut return signals in one connector See Figure E 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 t...

Page 29: ...other inputs 20 kilohms Tape out 1 1 kilohms Phones out 25 ohms All other outputs 120 ohms Maximum Voltage Gain EQ Flat Mic Input Channel to Insert Output 50 dB Tape Output 60 dB USB Output 60 dB Inch...

Page 30: ...ered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold ers and are hereby acknowledged 2008 LOUD Technologies Inc All...

Page 31: ...48v Switch LED to from 7 Band EQ Tape Out Left FX Mon FX Mon Low Cut In Mic L R Gain HPF 100 Hz Mic Gain 0 50dB Stereo Channels 7 8 ProFX8 9 12 ProFX12 USB Out FX send FX Bypass Logic In FX Out L Out...

Page 32: ...e not af fected by the switch and always provide a full mix of channels and any 2 channel audio from your computer The analog audio from the mixer is converted to digi tal signals by the USB interface...

Page 33: ...new track on your DAW While recording the new track you will hear the previously recorded tracks coming into the mixer s USB input while you simultane ously hear the current track you are recording di...

Page 34: ...ring via software you want this latency delay time to be as low as possible We would like to set the latency as low as possible but the smaller it is the harder the computer will have to work If the l...

Page 35: ...red for 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 th...

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