Mackie ProFX8v2 - Product Features Overview; Unmatched Sound Quality; Comprehensive Live Mixing Toolkit; Effortless USB Recording and Playback

Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Contents Features
Part No. SW1074 Rev. A 04/15
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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 reverbs, delays and choruses
• Single-knob channel compression for smooth,
even dynamic control
1
No-Compromise Live Mixing Toolkit
• Graphic EQ for tuning mains or monitors
• Built-in USB interface to record the show
or provide music playback
2
• 4 flexible subgroups for professional mix
management
1
• Aux output(s) perfect for driving a monitor mix,
fill speakers and more
• Additional stereo channels
• Extra stereo/aux return for external effects
or stereo playback devices
2
• High-headroom line level inputs
• Individual channel mutes and overload indication
2
• Channel inserts for connecting outboard processing
2
• EQ on all channels
• 60mm faders
2
• Directly connect guitar, bass and other instruments
via Hi-Z input
3
• 100Hz low-cut filter and 48V phantom power
on all mic channels
• Stereo RCA tape I/O with input level control
• Headphone output with separate level control
3
• Control room / headphone outs with level control
1
• Balanced XLR and/or balanced/unbalanced
¼-inch main outputs
• FX mute with remote control via footswitch
4
• Break switch mutes all channels for music playback
between sets
2
No-Hassle USB Recording/Playback
2
• Built in USB recording interface with simple
setup via Mac or PC
o Choose to record subgroups 1/2
or main L/R mix
1
o Separate USB input level control to mains
2
o USB routable to full-featured channel strip
1
• Great for live recording and perfect for home studios
• Stream playback music for live or studio applications
• Includes user-friendly Tracktion
®
recording software
Rugged, Roadworthy Design
• Legendary “Built-Like-A-Tank” design
• Solid steel chassis protects your investment
• Tough ABS side protection
• Robust internal multi-voltage power supply
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Available on ProFX16v2, ProFX22v2, ProFX30v2.
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Available on ProFX8v2, ProFX12v2, ProFX16v2, ProFX22v2, ProFX30v2.
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Available on ProFX8v2, ProFX12v2.
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Available on ProFX8v2, ProFX12v2, ProFX16v2, ProFX22v2.
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Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2
Contents / Features ................................................ 3
Introduction / Getting Started ................................. 4
Hookup Diagrams .................................................... 5
1. Power Connection / 2. Power Switch ............. 7
3. USB Input / Output ....................................... 7
4. Main L/R XLR Outputs / 5. Mic Inputs .......... 8
6. Line / Hi-Z Switch ........................................ 9
7. Line Inputs / Hi-Z Input ................................ 9
8. Stereo Line Inputs / 9. Insert ...................... 10
10. Gain / 11. Level Set LED ........................... 11
12. Low Cut Switch ......................................... 11
13. Hi EQ / 14. Mid EQ / 15. Freq .................. 12
16. Mid EQ / 17. Low EQ / 18. Aux Mon ........ 12
19. Aux FX / 20. Pan / Bal / 21. OL LED ........ 13
22. Mute Switch / 23. Assign Switches ........... 13
24. PFL Solo Switch / 25. Channel Fader .......... 14
26. Compressor .............................................. 14
27. USB Switch ............................................... 15
28. Mon Send / 29. FX Send ........................... 16
30. FX Footswitch ........................................... 16
31. Stereo (Aux) Return L/R ........................... 16
32. Main Out L/R / 33. CR Out L/R ............... 17
34. Sub Out 1-4 / 35. Phones ......................... 17
36. Tape Inputs / Outputs ............................... 17
37. 48V Phantom Power Switch ...................... 18
38. Power LED / 39. Stereo Graphic EQ ........... 18
40. Main Mix / Mon 1 Switch ......................... 18
41. EQ In / Bypass Switch / 42. Main Meters . 18
43. Rude Solo LED ........................................... 19
44. Aux Masters / 45. Stereo (Aux) Returns ... 20
46. Internal FX / 47. Preset Selector ............... 20
48. Preset Display / 49. Sig / OL LED ............. 20
50. Int FX Mute Switch and LED ....................... 20
51. Mute and OL LED ...................................... 21
52. USB Input Level / 53. USB Thru ................. 22
54. USB Out Switch ........................................ 22
55. 2-Track Return Tape / USB Switch ............. 22
56. 2-Track Return Level / 57. Tape Level ........ 22
58. Break Switch and LED ................................ 22
59. CR / Phones / 60. Sub Assigns Switches ... 23
61. Sub 1-4 Faders / 62. Main Mix ................. 23
Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 24
Appendix B: Technical Information .......................... 26
Appendix C: Table of Effects Presets ....................... 38
Limited Warranty .................................................. 39