Mackie CFX16 MkII User Manual

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 THE WAY IN TO
THE "SECOND CLICK"
MONO PLUG
12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
CFX12
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
WIDE BYPASS
100 100
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
1
3 - 4
1
- 2
CLIP
0dB
= 0dBu
LEFT RIGHT
MID
400Hz
MID
400Hz
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
600
1.5k150
8k100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k150
8k100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k150
8k100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k150
8k100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k150
8k100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k150
8k100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k150
8k100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
600
1.5k150
8k100
12k
HI
MID
FREQ
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
MIC 1
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN
INSERT
MIC 2
MIC 3 MIC 4
MIC 5 MIC 6
MIC 7 MIC 8
ZERO
LEVEL
SET
TAPE LEVEL
OO
MAX
PHONES LEVEL
UTILITY OUT LEV EL
1
(EXT)
48v
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
3
- 4
1
- 2
3
- 4
1
- 2
3
- 4
1
- 2
3
- 4
1
- 2
3
- 4
1
- 2
3
- 4
1
- 2
3
- 4
1
- 2
3
- 4
1
- 2
3
- 4
1
- 2
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
PFL
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
OO
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
15–
15+
5
10
0
5
10
–15
+15
5
10
0
5
10
1
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
POWER STATUS
RUDE
SOLO
BREAK SWITCH
(MUTES ALL CHANNELS)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
EFX
2
(INT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
PRE FADER
AUX
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/10
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+20
OO
U
+20
OO
U
+10
OO
U
+15 OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
1
2
11/12
AUX
EFX
MASTER SEND
U
GAIN
+20-20
U
GAIN
+20-20
LOW LOW
22
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
STEREO
MAIN MIX
PHONES
FOOT
SWITCH
EFX
LAMP
12V 0.5A
MAIN OUT
L
R
11
LEFT
AUX SENDUTILITY OUT
SUB OUT
TAPE
INPUT
TAPE
OUTPUT
LL
R
1
2
1
2
L
LR
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
EFX 1 RETURN
EFX
2
SEND
TO MAIN MIX
EFFECTS TO MONITOR
AUX
1 AUX 2
PHANTOM POWER
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
1K50025063 125 16K2K 4K 8K
12k
HI
HI
MID
3k
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
12k
HI
HI
MID
3k
80Hz
LOW
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
CLIP
DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR
EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS
12 CHANNEL COM PACT INTEGR ATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
ASSIGN
1
MUTE
ASSIGN
2
MUTE
ASSIGN
3
MUTE
ASSIGN
4
MUTE
ASSIGN
5
MUTE
ASSIGN
6
MUTE
ASSIGN
7
MUTE
ASSIGN
8
MUTE
ASSIGN
9-10
MUTE
ASSIGN
11-12
MUTE
SUB SUB SUB SUB
1234
ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN
STEREO
MAIN MIX
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100 Hz
ZERO
LEVEL
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
5
+50
U
-15dB +30dB

Mackie CFX16 MkII Specifications

General

Channels	16
Mic Preamps	12
Aux Sends	4
Built-in Effects	Yes
Faders	60mm
Phantom Power	Yes
Subgroups	4
Type	Analog
EQ Bands	3-band
Returns	2

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Quick Start Guide

Zeroing the Console

Steps to power down and reset all mixer controls to a safe starting state before operation.

Making Connections

Guides on connecting audio sources, speakers, amplifiers, and power for proper setup.

Setting Initial Levels

Instructions for setting input gain and channel fader levels for optimal signal integrity.

Tweak the Mix

Patchbay Features Overview

MIC Inputs

Details on balanced XLR microphone inputs, preamps, and +48VDC phantom power.

LINE IN Inputs

Information on TRS line input jacks for various signal levels and types, including balanced/unbalanced.

INSERT Jacks

Explains the use of insert jacks for connecting serial effects devices like compressors or EQs.

Main Output Connections

Main Insert Point

Aux Send Controls

External Effects Send

Stereo Effects Return

Headphone Monitoring

AC Power Input

Power Switch and Status

Channel Strip Features

Phantom Power

Provides +48VDC phantom power to XLR microphone inputs for condenser mics.

Gain Control

Adjusts input sensitivity for mic and line signals to optimal operating levels.

Aux Send Control

Pre Fader Switch

EFX 1 (EXT) Send

EFX 2 (INT) Send

EQ Controls

Pan Control

Mute Button

Assign Switches

Channel Fader

Solo PFL Function

Master Section Features

Main Mix Fader

Meters

Stereo Graphic EQ

Phones Level Control

Sub Faders

Left/Right Sub Assign

Aux Master Send

EFX 1 Master Send

EFX 1 Return

EMAC Effects Processor

EFX 2 Send Control

To Main Mix Control

Preset Select Knob

General Precautions and Considerations

AC Power Distribution Safety

Troubleshooting Guide

Noise Reduction Steps

Power Check