Mackie d.4 Pro - Introduction

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d.4 Pro DJ Production Console
d.4 Pro 4-channel DJ Production Console
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie d.4 Pro mixer. It
contains all of your favorite features in a DJ mixer, along
with an internal FireWire interface, and other signifi-
cant extras that you will come to appreciate.
The d.4 Pro is a four-program channel, dual mic
channel, DJ mixer with effects filters and an internal
FireWire interface. It is designed for house/club use, as
well as remix applications. By offering Mackie sound
quality, durability, and wonderful features, the d.4 Pro
is perfect for DJs who run complicated, high-end setups
and want the best.
FEATURES
• 4 stereo program channels, each with a choice
of CD, line/phono, and FireWire inputs.
• Built-inFireWire14x8interfaceprovideseasy
input from your computer to the program chan-
nels, and easy outputs to the computer from:
program channels (direct and post-EQ), mic,
aux bus and the main mix. It has 24-bit resolu-
tion,and44.1,48,88.2,or96kHzsamplerates.
• SendsMIDIcontinuouscontrollerandnote-on
messages to your computer from the crossfader.
• Twobuilt-ineffectsltersareprovidedwith
variable frequency, variable resonance and a
selectionofHPF,LPForBPFtypes.
• 3-BandEQoneachchannel,withkillposition
and backlit blue knobs.
• PremiumVCA-baseddesignoffersextremely
smooth fades and crossfades with very low
distortion characteristics.
• TwoMackieOnyxmicpreamps,eachwithlow-
noise, high-headroom, a 3-band EQ, main and
aux level controls, signal, and overload LEDs.
Each has a 3-position activation switch with
latching on and off, and a momentary talkover
with 14 dB of ducking for announcements.
• Mackiephonopreampliersoneachchannel.
• XLRmainoutputswithmic/lineswitch.(The
mic position allows stage connections to snakes
with no D.I. boxes required.)
• RCAmainoutswithlive/recordswitch.(The
record position delivers a pre-fader main out.)
• User-replaceable optical crossfader from
Infinium, with adjustable tension and contour.
• Ultrabrightmainmetersplusindividualpro-
gram meters for cueing and beat matching.
• Advancedcueingwithsplitcuefunction.
• Booth output with level control, mono/stereo
switch, and balanced TRS connectors.
• Zoneoutputwithlevelcontrolandbalanced
TRS connectors.
• Stereoauxloopwithwet/drycontroloneach
channel for maximum flexibility.
• Mightystrongconstructiontowithstandthe
rigors of DJ work.
• “PlanetEarth”power-supplyoperatesonvolt-
agesbetween100and240VAC.
• StandardIECpowerreceptacleandpowercord.
• Optionalrackmountingkitavailable.
• IncludesTracktion,ourprofessional, easy-to-
use,totally-amazingmusicproductionsoftware.
• CertiedforusewithTracktor
®
Scratch
DJ production software for live scratching.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Read the safety instructions on page 2 first. Page 5
will help you get the mixer set up fast so you can start
using it right away. After that are some diagrams show-
ing some typical hookup goodness.
The features section describes every knob, button,
and connection point on the d.4 Pro, roughly following
the signal flow through the mixer from top to bottom.
For more information about a feature, locate its number
in the appropriate illustration, and find it in the nearby
paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is critically
important or unique to the d.4 Pro. For your
own good, read them and remember them.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. They usually
have some valuable nuggets of information.
Appendix A shows service and repair information.
Appendix B is a section on audio connectors.
Appendix C shows the specs and a block diagram.
Appendix D shows how to replace the crossfader.
Appendix E shows FireWire details.
Please write your serial number here for future
reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,
return authorization, etc.)
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