Mackie CFX 20 MIXER Owner's Manual

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Summary of CFX 20 MIXER

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    Cfx mkii series owner’s manual 12, 16, and 20-channel mic/line mixers with digital effects power on tip out to effects device ring return from effects stereo plug for use as an effects loop (tip = send, ring = return) direct out with signal interruption to master optional uses for inserts insert all...

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    2 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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 ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3 introduction comprehensive master section, with: • four 60mm submix mono faders • separate left and right assign for each sub • 60mm main mix stereo fader • trs insert jacks for main mix • balanced xlr stereo main outputs • balanced xlr mono subwoofer output • 12-segment stereo led metering • mack...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 don’t forget to visit our website at www.Mackie.Com for more information about this and other mackie products. Contents master section features ................................ 15 main mix fader ........................................ 15 meters .......................................................

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    5 wide bypass 10 0 10 0 reverbs delays chorus/flange/phaser damping depth time rate normal normal efx sm. Room md. Plate lg. Plate lg. Hall gated reverse cathedral md. Hall spring phaser delay 4 chorus delay 3 delay 1 flange delay 2 clip 0db=0dbu left right zero level set tape level o o max phones l...

  • Page 6: Applications Diagrams

    6 5 6 7 8 12 11 10 9 2 1 1 2 r l r l r l r l 2 1 channel inserts stereo efx returns main insert phones out 1 2 3 4 channel inputs l l r l r tape out tape in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 util out bal/unbal sub out 75hz main out l r main out bal/unbal aux sends bal/unbal 2 1 efx sends bal/unbal sub outs bal/unbal ...

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    7 cfx16 mkii — large club gig or auditorium using a subwoofer cfx20 mkii — church sound reinforcement with separate utility mix 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 15 14 13 2 1 1 2 r l r l r l r l 2 1 channel inserts stereo efx returns main insert phones out 1 2 3 4 channel inputs l l r l r tape out tape in 1 2 3...

  • Page 8: Patchbay Features

    8 patchbay features “tip” this plug connects to one of the mixer’s channel insert jacks. “ring” tip ring sleeve send to processor return from processor (trs plug) these unbalanced jacks are configured thusly: direct out with no signal interruption. Insert only to first “click.” channel insert jack c...

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    9 effects: serial or parallel? Effects devices are used either in serial or in parallel: “serial” means that the entire signal is routed through the effects device. Examples: preamps, compressor/limiters, graphic equalizers. “parallel” means that a portion of the signal is tapped off to the device (...

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    10 phones foot switch efx lamp 12v 0.5a main out l r 11 left aux send utility out sub out tape input tape output l l r 1 2 1 2 l l r r l r efx send stereo efx return main insert (mono) (mono) l r s 75hz sub out r 1 2 1 2 3 4 main out 9 left right 10 right 12 utility out the stereo signal at these tr...

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    11 clip left right 48v power status 22 10 7 4 power on tip ou ring r for use (tip = s direct out with signal interruption to master optional uses for i insert all the way in to the "second click" mono plug 120 vac, 50/60 hz, 35 watts 12 channel compact integrat cfx12 tape input patch the outputs of ...

  • Page 12: Channel Strip Features

    12 1 3-4 1-2 u +15 o o u +15 o o u +15 o o u +15 o o 1 2 600 1.5k 150 8k 100 12k hi mid freq 80hz low eq u +15 -15 u +15 -15 u +15 -15 l r pan db 30 20 10 o o 40 50 5 5 u 60 10 solo pfl 1 efx 2 (int) efx 1 (ext) pre fader aux assign 1 mute gain low cut 100 hz zero level mi c gain 5 +50 u -15db +30db...

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    13 pre fader the aux send rule of thumb: for parallel effects processing, use aux sends in post-fader mode. For stage monitors, use pre-fader mode (see diagram below). With this switch disengaged (up), aux 1 and 2 receive signals in post-fader mode: post- low cut, post-insert, post-eq, post-mute, an...

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    14 1 3-4 1-2 600 1.5k 150 8k 100 12k hi mid freq 80hz low eq u +15 -15 u +15 -15 u +15 -15 l r pan db 30 20 10 o o 40 50 5 5 u 60 10 solo pfl assign 1 mute pan pan adjusts the amount of channel signal sent, left versus right, to the sub outs (and ultimately the main outs via the sub assign switches)...

  • Page 15: Master Section Features

    15 master section features clip 0db=0dbu left right zero level set 48v db 30 20 10 o o 40 50 5 5 u 60 10 power status rude solo 22 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 stereo main mix stereo main mix we hope you’ve understood, if not memo- rized, the channel strip features you just read. If you’re still confus...

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    16 15– 15+ 5 10 0 5 10 –15 +15 5 10 0 5 10 stereo graphic eq 1k 500 250 63 125 16k 2k 4k 8k 12 channel compact integrated live sound mixer right left db 30 20 10 o o 40 50 5 5 u 60 10 sub 1 assign c ze lev se tape level o o max phones level utility out level break switch (mutes all channels) u +20 o...

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    17 cl zer lev se tape level o o max phones level utility out level break switch (mutes all channels) u +20 o o u +20 o o u +10 o o efx 1 return 1 (ext) u +15 o o u +15 o o u +15 o o 1 2 aux efx master send wide bypass 10 0 10 0 reverbs delays chorus/flange/phaser damping depth time rate normal norma...

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    18 wide bypass 10 0 10 0 reverbs delays chorus/flange/phaser damping depth time rate normal normal efx sm. Room md. Plate lg. Plate lg. Hall gated reverse cathedral md. Hall spring phaser delay 4 chorus delay 3 delay 1 flange delay 2 u +15 o o u +15 o o u +15 o o u +15 o o efx 2 send to main mix eff...

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    19 slowest repeats at 10. Damping/depth controls the damping, with the darkest tone at 0 and the brightest tone at 10. Since the delay effect is not stereo, it is not affected by the wide switch. Delay 1: one repeat. Works best for slapback delay used in country and swing gui- tar, and for rockabill...

  • Page 20: Appendix A: Service Info

    20 appendix a: service info bad output • are the sub assign switches set correctly? • are the main mix fader and sub faders turned up? • if it’s one of the main outs , try unplugging all the others. For example, if it’s a trs main out, unplug the associ- ated xlr outputs. If the problem goes away, i...

  • Page 21: Appendix B: Technical Info

    21 repair service for the cfx mkii series mixers is available at a factory-authorized service center. Service for mackie mixers living outside the united states can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your mixer needs service, follow these in- structions: 1. Review the preceding tr...

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    22 main out left main out right stereo efx return 1 right stereo efx return 1 left solo control (active low) rude solo light solo off solo on utility out left efx send 2 efx send 2 efx select stereo efx return 2 right stereo efx return 2 left efx to main mix aux send 1 aux send 2 efx to aux 1 efx to...

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    23 a. Loud technologies inc. Warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of three years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty p...

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