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Mackie d.2 Pro Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Mackie Owner's Manual 2-Channel DJ Production Console with FireWire

Summary of d.2 Pro

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2-channel dj production console with firewire l r main b a ol 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 ol 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 ol 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 pgm 2 reverse contact-free cross-fader infinium pgm 1 low mid high phones booth main source eq fx pan bal low mid high line/ phono cd eq sig ol mic control...

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    2 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole 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 a...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Part no. Sw0502 rev. F 03/12 ©2007-2012 loud technologies inc. All rights reserved. (loosely based on a dream sequence in which the d.2 pro wins the big stock car competition, and takes his girl to the senior prom.) 3 owner’s manual owner’ s manual contents safety instructions .........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole introduction thank you for choosing a mackie d.2 pro dj produc- tion console for scratch and club djs. It contains all your favorite features in a scratch mixer, along with significant extras that you will come to appreciate. The d.2...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    5 owner’s manual owner’ s manual getting started read this page!! Even if you never read manuals, please read and digest the safety instructions on page 2, and this page before you begin using the d.2 pro mixer. Zero the controls 1. Turn the rear panel power switch off. 2. Turn down the level contro...

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    6 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole hookup diagrams mobile dj system: rental, or wedding line mic r r pgm 2 main out mic l l l l l r phono cd send r booth fx gnd line phono return l(mono) r r l r live record ~100-240 vac 50-60hz 20w pgm 1 line phono gnd phono cd r r l ...

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    7 owner’s manual owner’ s manual radio show recording/podcasting/having a good old time line mic r r pgm 2 main out mic l l l l l r phono cd send r booth fx gnd line phono return l(mono) r r l r live record ~100-240 vac 50-60hz 20w pgm 1 line phono gnd phono cd r r l l cup of tea (optional) micropho...

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    8 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole two-turntable portable system line mic r r pgm 2 main out mic l l l l l r phono cd send r booth fx gnd line phono return l(mono) r r l r live record ~100-240 vac 50-60hz 20w pgm 1 line phono gnd phono cd r r l l srm450 powered speake...

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    9 owner’s manual owner’ s manual club system line mic r r pgm 2 main out mic l l l l l r phono cd send r booth fx gnd line phono return l(mono) r r l r live record ~100-240 vac 50-60hz 20w pgm 1 line phono gnd phono cd r r l l microphone headphones plug into front panel headphone jack turntable (pgm...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Features

    10 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole rear panel features 1. Mic input this is a neutrik “combo” input connector that ac- cepts either a balanced male xlr connector or a 1/4" balanced or unbalanced connector. Professional mics usually have xlr connectors, while consumer...

  • Page 11: 9. Xlr Main Outs

    11 owner’s manual owner’ s manual 9. Xlr main outs these male xlr connectors provide a balanced mic- or line-level signal from the main level control [32]. The line/mic switch [10] determines if it is a mic-level or line-level output. Connect these to the balanced inputs of the active speakers, or p...

  • Page 12: Top Panel Features

    12 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole top panel features mic input section 16. Mic level this knob adjusts the gain of the mic preamp for any micro- phone plugged into the mic input jack [1]. It ranges from +3 db to +50 db, with a fixed gain of +10 db, giving an effecti...

  • Page 13: Program Input Section

    13 owner’s manual owner’ s manual program input section 25. Level this knob adjusts the gain of the program input signals selected by the position of the source select switch [26]. This knob ranges from off to +13 db of gain at maximum. Adjust this with your good eye on the program meters [43], so t...

  • Page 14: Control Section

    14 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole control section 32. Main level this knob adjusts the main output level at the main out xlrs [9] (and to the rca main outs [11] when the live/re- cord switch [12] is out). (remember, when the live record switch is pushed in, the rca ...

  • Page 15: Program Output Section

    15 owner’s manual owner’ s manual program output section 41. Transform the transform switch has three positions: latch- ing, center, and momen- tary. When the switch is latched, this program’s signal is on, and passes through to the outputs. When the switch is in the center position, this program’s ...

  • Page 16: 46. Reverse Led

    16 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole 46. Reverse led this led lights when the reverse switch [49] has been activated for the crossfader. For more details, see the discussion of the reverse switches on the next page. 47. Crossfader the crossfader is used to fade between...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    17 owner’s manual owner’ s manual front panel features 48. Contour use the contour controls to adjust how fast or slow each fader responds to movement. In the slow position, the faders respond in a linear fashion, increasing from minimum to maximum at the same rate. In the fast posi- tion, the fader...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    18 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole appendix a: service information if you think your mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the support section of our website (www.Mackie.Com/su...

  • Page 19: Repair

    19 owner’s manual owner’ s manual repair for warranty repair or replacement, refer to the war- ranty information on page 31. Non-warranty repair for mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your nearest service center, visit www.Mackie.Com, click “support” and s...

  • Page 20: Appendix B: Connections

    20 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole appendix b: connections xlr connectors the d.2 pro mic combo input accepts 3-pin male xlr connectors; the main outs accept 3-pin female xlr con- nectors. These are wired as follows, according to stan- dards specified by the aes (aud...

  • Page 21: Appendix C: Technical Info

    21 owner’s manual owner’ s manual appendix c: technical info continued specifications frequency response (20 hz to 20 khz) : mic input to any output: +0/–0.5 db line/cd input to any output: +0/–0.5 db phono input to any output: ±0.5 db riaa eq curve firewire output channel 1 or 2 to the firewire inp...

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    22 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole loud technologies inc. Is always striving to improve our prod- ucts by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time witho...

  • Page 23: Block Diagram

    23 owner’s manual owner’ s manual block diagram pgm2 fa de r cur ve logi c cr ossf ader cur ve logi c l r main main leve l pa n fw out 9 (mic) l boo th output l sum r sum lo mi dh i r l main mi x meters bal r l r 3-band eq + 3db to +50db + 10db boo th level mono firewire output main l/r 13, 14 on as...

  • Page 24: Fader Replacement

    24 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole appendix d: transform switch rotation and fader replacement transform switch rotation from the factory, the transform switches operate vertically, that is (to get all technical for a moment) fore and aft. You can perform a simple mo...

  • Page 25: Replacing Faders

    25 owner’s manual owner’ s manual replacing faders if the faders ever need to be replaced, this can be done with the help of your trusty screwdriver. 10. Follow steps 1 to 5 and remove the top panel. 11. Take care to only remove the two outer screws of each fader you are replacing, as shown below. 1...

  • Page 26: Appendix E: Firewire

    26 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole appendix e: firewire system requirements these are the minimum requirements for your com- puter system to use the d.2 pro firewire interface. For the pc: • windows xp (service pack 2) • pentium 4 or athlon xp processor • 256 mb ram ...

  • Page 27: Timecode Vinyl/cd

    27 owner’s manual owner’ s manual from to computer output 1 input to pgm 1 l computer output 2 input to pgm 1 r computer output 3 input to pgm 2 l computer output 4 input to pgm 2 r computer output 5 input to fx l computer output 6 input to fx r play through the same channel. This would be the way t...

  • Page 28: Midi Notes

    28 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole you can also select firewire as the fx return input in- stead of the fx return trs jacks [7]. Press the firewire fx return switch [37] in the fx section (see page 14). Beware of a possible feedback loop, if you are feeding the d.2 p...

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    29 owner’s manual owner’ s manual 6. The next window reminds you to make sure the d.2 pro is not connected to your computer yet. Read the instructions and click “continue.” 7. You may get a warning about running the installer because it hasn’t passed windows logo testing. It’s okay. We’ve tested it ...

  • Page 30: Console (Pc Only)

    30 d.2 pro dj production console d.2 pr o dj pr oduc tion c ons ole console (pc only) you can use the console to change the sample rate and latency. The sample rate and latency value (also known as buffer size) may also be set in your dj performance software application’s “settings” window. Make sur...

  • Page 31: D.2 Pro Limited Warranty

    31 owner’s manual owner’ s manual d.2 pro limited warranty a. Loud technologies inc. Warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. You may purchase an additional 24-month extended warranty (for a total of 36 mont...

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