Mackie ONYX 4-BUS Owner's Manual - 77. Matrix Out
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Internal jumpers are provided to change the DIRECT
OUTS to post-EQ on a channel-by-channel basis, if
desired. This requires some soldering skills, so contact
Tech Support for information on how to access the
pre/post-EQ jumpers for the DIRECT OUTS.
See Appendix B for a wiring diagram of the DIRECT OUT
connectors.
77. MATRIX OUT
These 1/4" TRS jacks provide balanced line-level sig-
nals for the MATRIX A and B mixes. These can be con-
nected to the inputs of an amplifier, powered speaker,
headphone distribution amplifier, or recording device.
81. MON(ITOR) OUT
These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level signal
that can be used to provide another main mix output (with
MAIN TO MON [51] selected in the PHONES/MONITOR
Section), or to monitor soloed channels.
Connect these outputs to the inputs of an amplifier,
powered speaker, headphone distribution amplifier, or
recording device.
82. LEFT/RIGHT MAIN OUTS
There are two sets of outputs for the Left/Right Main
Outputs: Male XLR connectors that provide balanced
line-level signals and 1/4" TRS connectors that provide
balanced or unbalanced line-level signals. Each XLR
connector is in parallel with its corresponding 1/4" TRS
connector, and carries exactly the same signal.
This represents the end of the mixer chain, where
your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world.
Connect these to the inputs of your main power ampli-
fiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like
a graphic equalizer, or compressor/limiter if you are not
using the built-in stereo compressor on the main outs).
83. MAIN INSERTS
These 1/4" TRS jacks are for connecting serial effects
such as compressors, equalizers, deessers, or filters.
The insert point is after the mix amps and BREAK [61]
switch, but before the MAIN MIX faders and the built-in
compressor. Refer to the description of the channel insert
on the previous page to see how to make this connection.
84. MONO OUT
This male XLR output connector provides a balanced
line-level signal that is a combination of the left and right
MAIN OUT signals (L+R). You can use this for a separate
mix that doesn’t require a stereo feed, or to simply test
the monaural compatibility of your stereo mix.
85. GROUP OUTS 1-4
These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced
or unbalanced line-level signals for connecting to the
inputs of any line-level device.
86. GROUP SEND INSERTS
These 1/4" TRS jacks are for connecting serial effects
such as compressors, equalizers, deessers, or filters. The
insert point is after the mix amps, but before the Group
Send Masters (and before the built-in stereo compres-
sor). Refer to the description of the channel insert on
the previous page to see how to make this connection.