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MCU Pro 

MCU XT Pro

O W N E R ’ S   M A N U A L

Universal Control Surface 

Universal Control Surface Extender

BANK

CHANNEL

SOLO

CYCLE

DROP

REPLACE

CLICK

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

FLIP

GLOBAL

VIEW

DISPLAY

MODIFIERS

AUTOMATION

UTILITIES

CONTROL

SHIFT

OPTION

READ/OFF

WRITE

TOUCH

LATCH

TRIM

CANCEL

SMPTE

BEATS

ENTER

SAVE

UNDO

/

ALT

NAME

VALUE

MIDI

TRACKS

INPUTS

AUDIO

TRACKS

AUDIO

INSTRUMENT

AUX

BUSSES

OUTPUTS

USER

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

MASTER

FADER BANKS

EQ

INSTRUMENT

PLUG-IN

TRACK

SEND

PAN/

SURROUND

VPOT ASSIGN

GROUP

MARKER

NUDGE

GLOBAL VIEW

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FUNCTION SELECT

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE

SCRUB

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

ZOOM

ASSIGNMENT

TICKS

SUB DIVISION

BEATS

BARS

SMPTE

BEATS

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

FRAMES

RUDE 

SOLO

REWIND

FAST FWD

PLAY

STOP

RECORD

8

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4

3

2

1

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

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MUTE 

SELECT 

MUTE 

SELECT 

MUTE 

SELECT 

MUTE 

SELECT 

SOLO 

MUTE 

SELECT 

SOLO 

MUTE 

SELECT 

SOLO 

MUTE 

SELECT 

SOLO 

MUTE 

SELECT 

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

SOLO 

SOLO 

SOLO 

SOLO 

IN

MAIN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

1

2

OUT

PORT 2

PORT 3

PORT 4

EXTERNAL

CONTROL

USER SWITCH

PORT1

(INTERNAL)

= MCU

EXTERNAL

POWER

POWER

7.5V

3.0A-4.0A

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE

IN 

OUT 

MIDI   

EXTERNAL 

POWER 

P O W ER 

3.0A-4.0A

7.5V

UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER

Summary of Contents for MCU Pro

Page 1: ... 20 30 40 50 60 10 dB 0 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 dB 0 FUNCTION SELECT UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE SCRUB REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC ZOOM ASSIGNMENT TICKS SUB DIVISION BEATS BARS SMPTE BEATS HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES RUDE SOLO REWIND FAST FWD PLAY STOP RECORD 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 dB 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 dB 5 ...

Page 2: ...tenna 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 modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under F...

Page 3: ...e 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 B en and M att screaming at T roy about deadlines 0 5 110 0 25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert 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 prescr...

Page 4: ...I Connect the MCU Pro to the MIDI interface via two MIDI cables IN and OUT Use the MIDI 2 MAIN MIDI connections on the MCU Pro Connect the third party MIDI interface to the computer as described by the manufacturer see Hookup 2 MIDI on page 6 For both methods Connect one end of the external power supply to the MCU Pro and the other end to an AC power source between 100 VAC and 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Tur...

Page 5: ...the thickness of the mounting plate The screw length is calculated by determining the thickness of the mounting plate and adding 0 25 inches to that for the threads to engage the pemnut in the bottom of the MCU Pro see figure below The MCU Pro weighs 16 8 lb 7 6 kg and the MCU XT Pro weighs 11 0 lb 5 0 kg so be sure to select a mounting arm or plate that can support the weight of the unit Many VES...

Page 6: ...R POWER 3 0A 4 0A 7 5V UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER IN MAIN OUT IN OUT IN 1 2 OUT PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 EXTERNAL CONTROL USER SWITCH PORT1 EXTERNAL POWER POWER 7 5V 3 0A 4 0A UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE USB Connection Digital Audio Workstation This setup provides the ultimate in DAW control 32 faders with 32 V Pots You may purchase short MIDI cables to keep the cabling neat and tidy when connec...

Page 7: ...OT The V Pots serve a dual function on the Mackie Control acting as a push button and a rotary control When a V Pot is pressed it may be used to change modes of operation or to change what appears in the display above the channel strips Depending on its assigned function a V Pot may be used to adjust a channel s pan send level or plug in parameters when rotated 8 SCRIBBLE STRIP This backlit LCD ab...

Page 8: ...ton to toggle between Jog and Shuttle functions for the large wheel Use the wheel for editing audio in the DAW application 14 ZOOM AND NAVIGATION BUTTONS These four arrow buttons and the zoom button are used to navigate around the graphic editor in the DAW application 15 TIME DISPLAY This display shows the time location of the project in either SMPTE or BBT bar beat ticks format BANK CHANNEL SOLO ...

Page 9: ... MIDI IN to MIDI OUT and vice versa This appears as MIDI Port 4 in the DAW application IN MAIN OUT IN OUT IN 1 2 OUT PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 EXTERNAL CONTROL USER SWITCH PORT1 INTERNAL MCU EXTERNAL POWER POWER 7 5V 3 0A 4 0A UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE 21 USER SWITCH 1 and 2 These are provided for connecting a momentary footswitch to the MCU Pro that may be used to control functions such as Play Stop R...

Page 10: ...MCU XT Pro during power up perform a variety of configuration tasks See the table below for more information Key Command Function More Information Mode Change Select 1 and 2 Page 4 and Appendix C Fader Alignment V Pot 1 and 2 Appendix B page 11 Upgrade Firmware Record 1 and 2 plus Select 1 See firmware update release notes ...

Page 11: ...T Pro To Align the Faders 1 Power off the unit 2 Simultaneously press and hold the Channel 1 V Pot and Channel 2 V Pot buttons and power on the MCU Pro or MCU XT Pro 3 The faders move up then down for calibration The LCD then displays Entering fader alignment mode 4 The LCD displays instructions to align all faders at 40 dB Do so by moving all faders until the fader s black center lines up exactly...

Page 12: ...Surface Guide Apple Logic Express Logic Control None User Manual Control Surface Guide Apple Final Cut Pro Logic Control None User Manual Avid Pro Tools HD LE MP HUI Pro Tools User Manual Steinberg Cubase Mackie Control Cubase Nuendo All Documentation Steinberg Nuendo Mackie Control Cubase Nuendo All Documentation Ableton Live Mackie Control Live User Manual Propellerheads Reason Mackie Control Re...

Page 13: ...blem Visit the Support section of our website www mackie com support where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away Troubleshooting No power Is it plugged in Make sure the AC outlet is live check with a tester or lamp Our next favorite question Is the power switch on If not t...

Page 14: ... Pro 10 1 in 256 mm MCU XT Pro Depth 16 9 in 429 mm both Weight 16 8 lb 7 6 kg MCU Pro 11 0 lb 5 0 kg MCU XT Pro Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running Man figure are registered trademarks...

Page 15: ...60 10 dB 0 FUNCTION SELECT UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE IN MAIN OUT IN OUT IN 1 2 OUT PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 EXTERNAL CONTROL USER SWITCH PORT1 INTERNAL MCU EXTERNAL POWER POWER 7 5V 3 0A 4 0A UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC ZOOM SCRUB REWIND FAST FWD PLAY STOP RECORD 16 5 in 419 mm 4 4 in 113 mm 16 9 in 429 mm WEIGHT 16 8 lb 7 6 kg IN OUT MIDI EXTERNAL POWER POWER 3 0A 4 0A 7...

Page 16: ...the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Pacific Time excluding weekends or LOUD holidays Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it to obtain any warranty service For full terms and...

Page 17: ... Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA United States and Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail sales mackie com ...

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