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FX to Mon Knob [Pr]

These knobs route the effects output to the monitors. Use the mon controls to provide effects to monitors.  

Slowly add effects to the monitors by turning the mon knobs clockwise. Use the aux master knobs  

(described on the previous page) to monitor the amount sent. The Pr has a single FX to mon knob.

FX Mute Switch

When engaged, the internal effects processor is muted, and its output will not appear on the main mix or monitor mix. If this 

switch is not engaged, then the internal effects are set free and may be added as required to the main mix and/or monitor mix.

If this switch is not engaged, then the internal effects may be muted or un-muted with a footswitch [all mixers  

except the P].

To Phones / Control Room Switch

By default, the control room and phones jacks output the 2-track LR mix (or soloed channels, if any are engaged).  

Push this switch in if you want to interrupt this signal and hear the blended signals instead.

Because there are no control room outputs on the P, there is only a “To Phones” switch.

Control Room Knob [Pr and Pr]

This knob is used to adjust the volume at the control room outputs, from   (off) to maximum gain (max).  

Make sure that this knob is fully off [counter-clockwise] before selecting or adding a new source.

Because there are no control room outputs on the P, there is no control room knob, either.

Pr

Pr

P

Summary of Contents for ProFXv3+ Series

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL www mackie com MULTI CHANNEL ANALOG MIXERS WITH ENHANCED FX USB RECORDING MODES AND BLUETOOTH SERIES...

Page 2: ...80 GHz 24 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 prot...

Page 3: ...X10v3 9 Power Connector ProFX12v3 10 Power Switch 10 USB C Computer Jack 10 Chapter 3 ProFXv3 Top Panel Features 11 Introduction 11 XLR and 1 4 Combo Input Jacks 11 XLR Mic Input Jacks ProFX10v3 and P...

Page 4: ...ontrol Room Switch 30 Control Room Knob ProFX10v3 and ProFX12v3 30 Phones Knob 31 Blend Knob 31 FX Knob Fader 31 FX to Sub Switch ProFX12v3 31 Sub 1 2 Faders ProFX12v3 32 Sub 1 2 Assign Switch ProFX12...

Page 5: ...agrams Typical Recording System 49 Appendix A Service Information 50 Troubleshooting 50 No Power 50 No Sound 50 Noise Hum 51 Other Issues 51 Videos 51 Microphone Stand 52 Repair 52 Appendix B Technica...

Page 6: ...there you have it Again we hope you like it If you have any questions or comments about this Owner s Manual or other Mackie documentation please don t hesitate to contact us 1 800 898 3211 Monday thro...

Page 7: ...erials You may need them someday Besides the cats will love playing in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly Remember to pretend like you are surprised Save your sales receipt in a safe place About...

Page 8: ...s connector and plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet The mixer may accept the appropriate voltage as indicated near the connector 7 Turn the mixer on 8 Turn the powered speakers or amplifiers...

Page 9: ...er supply It is less susceptible to voltage sags or spikes compared to conventional power supplies and provides greater electromagnetic isolation and better protection against AC line noise An externa...

Page 10: ...the power switch Press the top of this rocker switch in to turn the ProFXv3 mixer on and press the bottom of this switch in to turn it off As a general guide the ProFXv3 should be turned on first foll...

Page 11: ...ive or hot Pin 3 Negative or cold In addition to accepting balanced mic or line level signals using an XLR connector these inputs may also accept 1 4 line level signals driven by balanced or unbalance...

Page 12: ...ProFX12v3 boasts a mighty five XLR mic input jacks on channels 3 and 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 10 There are no XLR mic input jacks on the ProFX6v3 other than the first two channel combo input jacks 1 4 Line Inp...

Page 13: ...inputs use a 1 4 Tip Ring Sleeve TRS plug To connect unbalanced lines to these inputs use a 1 4 mono TS phone plug The wiring diagrams were presented two pages ago NEVER connect the output of an ampl...

Page 14: ...lows according to standards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society Stereo 1 8 TRS Sleeve Shield Ground Tip Left Channel Ring Right Channel While the volume may be raised and lowered via the Pr...

Page 15: ...dB per octave We recommend that you use low cut on every microphone application except kick drum bass guitar or bassy synth patches These aside there isn t much down there that you want to hear and fi...

Page 16: ...not open the insert loop in the circuit thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer This allows you to tap out the channel signal without interrupting normal ope...

Page 17: ...els For mono channels mic input with a mono line input the gain knob adjusts the input sensitivity of the mic and line inputs If the signal originates through the mic XLR jack there will be 0 dB of ga...

Page 18: ...the threshold it becomes compressed at a ratio of 6 1 This means that even if the input further increases by 6 dB the actual output only increases by 1 dB This compresses the output signal so there i...

Page 19: ...requency For example the low EQ boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing down to the lowest note you never heard Peaking means that certain frequencies form a hill around the center frequenc...

Page 20: ...Aux Mon Knobs ProFX12v3 These knobs tap a portion of each channel s signal to set up a nice monitor mix feeding stage monitors independent of the main mix Adjust these controls on each channel until...

Page 21: ...et to more than minimum The overall output level may be adjusted with the master FX fader Pan Knobs Stereo Pan Switch Chs 1 2 ProFX6v3 With this switch out each mono channel feeds both the left and ri...

Page 22: ...make the sound appear much louder when panned center Mute Switches ProFX10v3 and ProFX12v3 Mute switches do just what they sound like they do They turn off the signal by routing it into oblivion Enga...

Page 23: ...3 has assign switches to the right of the channel faders on chs 1 11 12 There are no assign switches on the ProFX6v3 and ProFX10v3 PFL Solo Switches ProFX12v3 When a channel s solo switch is engaged a...

Page 24: ...ever when connected via Bluetooth then you have chosen to use the Bluetooth signal instead Pairing and Connecting Press and hold the Bluetooth button for a few seconds to select it The button will slo...

Page 25: ...ive or cold In addition to accepting balanced XLR connectors the main outputs may also accept 1 4 connectors driven by balanced or unbalanced sources To connect balanced lines to these outputs use a 1...

Page 26: ...ged More information about this switch and the Blend knob may be found on pages 30 31 1 4 Control Room Jacks ProFX10v3 and ProFX12v3 These 1 4 jacks are usually patched to the inputs of a control room...

Page 27: ...ive to the original 1 4 Mon Send Jack ProFX12v3 Stage monitors allow the talented musicians in the band to hear themselves clearly on stage This can be a good thing The monitor mix may be carefully ad...

Page 28: ...revent pops from getting through to the speakers Power LED This LED will illuminate green when the mixer is turned on as a reminder of how on it really is If it is not on then it is off and the mixer...

Page 29: ...e no solo switches on the ProFX6v3 and ProFX10v3 there are no rude solo LEDs either Aux Master Knobs ProFX10v3 and ProFX12v3 These provide overall control over the aux mon and aux FX levels just befor...

Page 30: ...main mix and or monitor mix If this switch is not engaged then the internal effects may be muted or un muted with a footswitch all ProFXv3 mixers except the ProFX6v3 To Phones Control Room Switch By...

Page 31: ...8 input and the USB 1 2 Return to the Phones and Control Room outputs As an added bonus this is all at zero latency Use this knob while recording overdubs alongside a pre recorded track for example K...

Page 32: ...way to the main mix fader Let s say you have a drum kit hogging up five channels and you are going to want to control their group volume more conveniently You do not want to try that with five hands o...

Page 33: ...to slowly bring down at the end of a song or quickly in the middle of a song if the need ever arises This control does not affect the aux mon send or FX send outputs As seen to the left the Main Mix F...

Page 34: ...ng and holding the back button will display all 12 effects into two columns of six From here one is able to rotate the endless Studio Command Control Knob to select one of the 12 preset effects The fu...

Page 35: ...cals from solos to full on symphonies and choirs 5 Room Reverb This preset features a medium sized room sound with just enough enhancement of the lower mids to produce a warm tone Useful for any instr...

Page 36: ...on as well as a spot to save and load custom FX via presets Rotate the Studio Command Control Knob between the three selections located above the virtual knobs When time feedback or hi cut is highligh...

Page 37: ...f the higher frequencies on the output It ranges from 0 to 100 FX EQ Now let s take a look at the EQ section As before rotate the knob until EQ is highlighted then push in to reveal the EQ screen The...

Page 38: ...following table lists some equivalent Q and fractional bandwidth values It ranges from 0 5 to 3 Gain This parameter s value determines the amount of gain applied to the selected effect It ranges from...

Page 39: ...0 77 1 EQ Frequency 400 Hz 16 0 kHz 1 0 kHz Variable Width Q 0 5 3 0 2 0 0 1 Gain 8 dB 8 dB 0 dB 1 dB LPF 6 0 kHz 18 0 kHz 7 0 kHz 0 1 0 2 kHz HPF 80 Hz 600 Hz 100 Hz 1 10 Hz Parameter Low Value High...

Page 40: ...ate the knob to switch between the six presets followed by pushing the knob in to select it second screenshot below As one might suspect by now rotating the knob switches between Recall and Save and p...

Page 41: ...are not the same thing and will result in different settings Now that you re familiar with how to select an effect and tweak the parameters values to your liking we re going to look at the remaining e...

Page 42: ...Hz 18 0 kHz 8 7 kHz 0 1 0 2 kHz HPF 80 Hz 600 Hz 132 Hz 1 10 Hz Parameter Low Value High Value Default Increments Decay 0 52 3 1 Size 0 25 12 1 Hi Cut 0 100 0 1 EQ Frequency 400 Hz 16 0 kHz 1 0 kHz Va...

Page 43: ...sound effect dominates the mix Chorus 1 Parameters and Values Chorus 2 Parameters and Values EQ PRESETS FLANGER FX 27 44 50 DEPTH BLEND RATE Parameter Low Value High Value Default Increments Rate 0 5...

Page 44: ...orus and Reverb Chorus Time This knob sets the current delay time in milliseconds from 20 ms to 1000 ms Rate This knob sets the speed of the modulation The range will vary depending on the effect chos...

Page 45: ...h 0 100 8 1 EQ Frequency 400 Hz 16 0 kHz 6 8 kHz Variable Width Q 0 5 3 0 2 1 0 1 Gain 8 dB 8 dB 2 dB 1 dB LPF 6 0 kHz 18 0 kHz 12 6 kHz 0 1 0 2 kHz HPF 80 Hz 600 Hz 88 Hz 1 10 Hz Parameter Low Value...

Page 46: ...ht with 21st century technology we have figured out a way to stuff extra features into our mixers The ProFXv3 mixer allows you to water things This could be anything from household plants and flowers...

Page 47: ...t in mind Press the REC button to toggle between the three recording modes The currently selected choice will illuminate green The three modes and what they mean are listed below Standard Captures a c...

Page 48: ...DRM18S powered subwoofers are connected to the left and right main outputs Those are then connected to a pair of SRM215 V Class loudspeakers to complete the PA Two SRM212 V Class loudspeakers are also...

Page 49: ...hed to channels 3 through 5 6 a keyboard to stereo channels 7 8 and an electronic drum kit to stereo channels 9 10 MR Series powered reference subwoofers and monitors are connected to the left and rig...

Page 50: ...on the top panel illuminated If not make sure the AC outlet is live If so refer to No sound below The internal AC line fuse may be blown This is not a user serviceable part If you suspect the AC line...

Page 51: ...ets which share a common ground The distance between the outlets and the common ground should be as short as possible Make sure none of the signal cables are routed near AC cables power transformers o...

Page 52: ...not use screws longer than 1 4 as these could damage the circuit boards Do not use screws shorter than 1 4 or the adapter will not be securely fixed to the mixer Repair For warranty service refer to...

Page 53: ...off 95 dBu All outputs master levels unity one channel level unity 80 dBu Frequency Response Mic input to any output gain at unity 0 dB 1 dB 20 Hz to 30 kHz Distortion THD N 22 Hz to 80 kHz bandwidth...

Page 54: ...80 Hz Mid 15 dB 2 5 kHz High 15 dB 12 kHz Low Cut Filter 18 dB octave 100 Hz Maximum Voltage Gain EQ Flat Mic Input Channel to Insert Output 60 dB 1 4 Main Output 80 dB XLR Main Output 86 dB 1 4 Sub O...

Page 55: ...t 46 dB 1 4 Sub Output 40 dB Aux Output Pre Fader 40 dB Aux Output Post Fader 50 dB FX Send 50 dB FX Send ProFX10v3 40 dB USB Output 30 dB USB Input to XLR Main Output 46 dB Digital Effects Number of...

Page 56: ...19 ProFX10v3 Carry Bag P N 2051720 ProFX10v3 Dust Cover P N 2051726 ProFX12v3 Carry Bag P N 2051721 ProFX12v3 Dust Cover P N 2051727 ProFX12v3 Rack Ear Kit P N 2051623 About Part Number Rev and Date S...

Page 57: ...imensions ProFX12v3 Dimensions WEIGHT 2 6 lb 1 2 kg 7 5 in 191 mm 8 4 in 213 mm 2 9 in 74 mm WEIGHT 4 9 lb 2 2 kg 10 7 in 272 mm 3 3 in 84 mm 11 9 in 302 mm MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUT...

Page 58: ...PROFXV3 MULTI CHANNEL ANALOG MIXERS WITH ENHANCED FX USB RECORDING MODES AND BLUETOOTH 58 ProFX6v3 Track Sheet...

Page 59: ...PROFXV3 MULTI CHANNEL ANALOG MIXERS WITH ENHANCED FX USB RECORDING MODES AND BLUETOOTH 59 ProFX10v3 Track Sheet MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE...

Page 60: ...PROFXV3 MULTI CHANNEL ANALOG MIXERS WITH ENHANCED FX USB RECORDING MODES AND BLUETOOTH 60 ProFX12v3 Track Sheet MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE...

Page 61: ...ure the USB 3 4 button is engaged down on the second to last channel 7 On the ProFX12v3 mixer engage the LR routing button located next to the fader This will send the signal to the main mix 8 Turn up...

Page 62: ...ts authorized service representative will at its option either repair or replace any such nonconforming product provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to t...

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