Mackie ProFX V2 Series Owner's Manual - Contents

Summary of ProFX V2 Series

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l line hi-z 48v mute mute mute mute mute mute mute mute mute.

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 2 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 important safety instructions 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....

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    Owner’ s manual 3 owner’s manual contents features part no. Sw1074 rev. A 04/15 ©2015 loud technologies inc. All rights reserved. Unmatched sound quality • extremely low-noise vita ™ mic preamps designed to add life to any input • all-new readyfx ™ effects engine with 16 great- sounding effects like...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 4 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 getting started introduction our profxv2 series mixers provide a comprehensive live sound solution, with models from 4- to 30-channels, covering a huge range of applications. Deli...

  • Page 5: Hookup Diagrams

    Owner’ s manual 5 owner’s manual hookup diagrams typical live sound system this diagram shows a mic'd up drum kit utilizing the first five channels of the mixer. Microphones are connected to the next five channels for lead and background vocals. A bass and guitar are attached to the next two channel...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 6 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 typical recording system this diagram shows a bass and effects processor attached to the channel 5 line-level input, microphones attached to channels 6, 7 and 8, a guitar amplifie...

  • Page 7: Connections

    Owner’ s manual 7 owner’s manual connections 1. Power connection this is a standard 3-prong iec power connector. Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box with your mixer) to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the linecord into an ac outlet. Profxv2 series mixers have a unive...

  • Page 8: Profxv2 Front

    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 8 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 usb output from the mixer – recording, etc: in the usb out section [profx16v2, profx22v2, profx30v2] you may select either the main mix (disengaged) or subgroups 1-2 (engaged) fro...

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    Owner’ s manual 9 owner’s manual channels 1-2 on profx8v2 channels 1-4 on profx12v2 channels 1-8 on profx16v2 channels 1-14 on profx22v2 channels 1-22 on profx30v2 channels 3-8 on profx8v2 channels 5-12 on profx12v2 channels 9-16 on profx16v2 channels 15-22 on profx22v2 channels 23-30 on profx30v2 5...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 10 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 trs jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and stereo headphones and are wired as follows according to standards specified by the aes (audio engineering society): 1/4" trs...

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    Owner’ s manual 11 owner’s manual “u” like unity gain profxv2 series mixers have a “u” symbol on almost every level control. It stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in signal level. The labels on the controls are measured in decibels (db), so you’ll know what you’re doing level-wise if you cho...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 12 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 channel equalization (eq) all profxv2 mono channels – except for the profx4v2, which is covered in its own owner's manual – have 3-band eq with shelving hi, peaking mid with adju...

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    Owner’ s manual 13 owner’s manual 19. Aux fx these knobs tap a portion of each channel's signal to set up a nice fx mix feeding the internal fx processor, and to feed external processors via the fx send. The controls are off when fully turned down, deliver unity gain at the center detent, and can pr...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 14 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 if you are creating new tracks or bouncing existing ones, you will also use the 1-2 and 3-4 switches, but not the main mix switch. Here you do not want the groups sent back into ...

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    Owner’ s manual 15 owner’s manual there is more protection to your system from distortion and overload due to poor microphone technique (say it ain't so) and general pops, bangs and heavy metal screaming. The soft knee means that the compression slowly ramps up to 6:1 from the threshold. It does not...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 16 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 additional inputs and outputs 28. Mon send stage monitors allow the talented musicians in the band to hear themselves clearly on stage. This can be a good thing! The monitor mix ...

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    Owner’ s manual 17 owner’s manual 32. Main out l/r the 1/4" trs output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals. Connect these to the next device in the signal chain like an external processor (compressor/limiter), or directly to the inputs of the main amplifier. These are the sa...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 18 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 stereo graphic eq, main meters and more! 37 39 40 41 38 42 43 39. Stereo graphic eq this 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the main mix output. It affects the line-level outputs, ...

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    Owner’ s manual 19 owner’s manual 42. Main meters these peak meters are made up of two columns of twelve leds, with three colors to indicate different ranges of signal level, traffic light style. They range from –30 at the bottom, to 0 in the middle, to +20 (ol) at the top. When a channel is soloed ...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 20 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 aux masters, aux returns and internal fx 48. Preset display this display shows the number of the currently selected effects preset, as shown in the list of presets above. Rotate ...

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    Owner’ s manual 21 owner’s manual 51. Mute and ol led (for stereo returns) [profx8v2 and profx12v2] press this switch in to mute the signals coming into the stereo return inputs. The adjacent led will light if the signal coming into the stereo return inputs is too high, and this may cause distortion...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 22 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 main & subs mix, usb out, 2-track return, and more! 54. Usb out switch [profx16v2, profx22v2, profx30v2] this switch allows flexibility on the recordable signals. The default swi...

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    Owner’ s manual 23 owner’s manual 59. Cr / phones as one might expect, this knob controls the levels of both the stereo control room and the headphones. Make sure that this knob is fully off [counter-clockwise] before selecting or adding a new source. Whatever the selection, the control room outputs...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 24 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 if you think your mixer 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....

  • Page 25: Repair

    Owner’ s manual 25 owner’s manual repair for warranty service, refer to the warranty information on page 39. Non-warranty service is available at a factory- authorized service center. To locate your nearest service center, visit www.720trees.Com, click “support” and select “locate a service center.”...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 26 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 specifications noise characteristics equivalent input noise (ein) (150 Ω source impedance, 20 hz to 20 khz) mic in to insert send out, max gain –125 dbu 1 –128 dbu 2 residual out...

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    Owner’ s manual 27 owner’s manual specifications continued... Digital effects i/o mono input, stereo output number of presets 16 meters main l/r mix two columns of 12 segments each: ol (+20 dbu), +15, +10, +6, +3, 0 (0 dbu), –2, –4, –7, –10, –20, –30 graphic eq frequency centers 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2...

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 28 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 profx8v2 and profx12v2 dimensions line hi-z 11.4 [290] 14.1 [358] 3.6 [91] weight 7.1 lb 3.2 kg 48v mute mute mute mute mute mute mute mute mute 14.6 [370] 14.1 [358] 3.6 [91] we...

  • Page 29: Profx16V2 Dimensions

    Owner’ s manual 29 owner’s manual profx16v2 dimensions power usb revision serial number avis: risque de choc electrique — ne pas ouvrir 18.7 [475] 16.0 [407] 3.8 [97] weight 13.0 lb 5.9 kg.

  • Page 30: Profx22V2 Dimensions

    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 30 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 profx22v2 dimensions 25.1 [639] 16.0 [407] 3.8 [97] weight 18.0 lb 8.2 kg.

  • Page 31: Profx30V2 Dimensions

    Owner’ s manual 31 owner’s manual profx30v2 dimensions 33.6 [853] 16.6 [422] 3.8 [97] weight 25.0 lb 11.4 kg.

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 32 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 profx8v2 and profx12v2 block diagram l rm ain pho nes leve l m ai n fader ins er t h p f fader p an le ft righ t fx le ve l ph one s l su m r su m mon ( pre ) mon (p re) 3- band ...

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    Owner’ s manual 33 owner’s manual profx16v2 and profx22v2 block diagram l r solo solo main cr/phones level hpf level pan l r sub 1 out (sub 2-4 identical ) to fx return l phones control room out l r l sum r sum sub 1 sum sub main sub mon 1 (pre) mon 1 (pre) assign 3-band eq w/ swept mid mon 2 (pre) ...

  • Page 34: Profx30V2 Block Diagram

    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 34 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 profx30v2 block diagram l r solo solo main cr/phones level hpf level pan l r sub 1 out (sub 2-4 identical ) to fx return l phones control room out l r l sum r sum sub 1 sum sub m...

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    Owner’ s manual 35 owner’s manual track sheet – mono channels.

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 36 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 track sheet – comp & stereo channels.

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    Owner’ s manual 37 owner’s manual track sheet – master section.

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    Pr ofx8v2 • pr ofx12v2 • pr ofx16v2 • pr ofx22v2 • pr ofx30v2 38 profx8v2 • profx12v2 • profx16v2 • profx22v2 • profx30v2 appendix c: table of effects presets no. Title description example of its use 01 bright room this room has a bright tone with lots of scattered reflections to simulate harder, mo...

  • Page 39: Need Help With Your Mixer?

    Owner’ s manual 39 owner’s manual profxv2 series limited warranty please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This limited product warranty (“product warranty”) is provided by loud technologies inc. (“loud”) and is applicable to products purchased in the united states or canada through a loud-au...

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