Mackie CFX SERIES Musical Instrument User Manual


 
3
INTRODUCTION
Comprehensive master section, with:
Four 60mm submix mono faders
Separate Left & Right assign for each sub
60mm main mix stereo fader
TRS insert jacks for main mix
Balanced XLR stereo main outputs
Balanced XLR mono subwoofer output
12-segment stereo LED metering
Mackie’s (in)famous Rude Solo Light
9-band stereo graphic EQ (main mix)
EMAC™ 32-bit digital stereo effects with
footswitch jack
2 aux sends with master level controls
2 effects sends with master level controls
Level controls for stereo effect returns
Break switch for ‘worry-free’ intermissions
RCA tape out
RCA tape in with stereo level control
Headphone output with level control
Utility out with level control
12V BNC lamp socket
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Absolutely most important page:
Before you start engineering, please read
the “Quick Start” section on page 5. It’s a list of
steps that will familiarize you with the CFX
Mixer and help you set up a basic performance.
About those blue numbers:
You’ll notice numbers in blue circles, like
this:
. Every feature on the CFX Mixer has
one of these numbers assigned to it. Whenever
a feature is mentioned, described or illustrated,
its number will be right next to it.
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Designs
CFX™ Mixer! These compact live-sound mixers
are designed to meet the sound reinforcement
needs of almost any small to medium-sized club,
meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering.
Here’s a quick glance at all the features
you’ve acquired:
8, 12, or 16 mono channels, with:
Variable input trim
(+6 to +50 dB mic, –15 to +30 dB line)
Phantom power (globally switched)
Zero Level gain setting indicator LED
Switchable 100Hz low-cut filter
TRS insert jack
2 pre/post-fader aux sends
2 post-fader effects sends
3-band mid-sweep EQ
Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing
PFL solo
60mm mono fader
2 stereo line channels, with:
Variable input trim (–20 to +20 dB)
2 pre/post-fader aux sends
2 post-fader effects sends
4-band EQ
Pan, mute, and 1-2/3-4 busing
PFL solo
60mm stereo fader
Please write your serial number here for
future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech
support, return authorization, etc.):
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
Part No. 820-104-00 Rev. C 1/02
©2002 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in China.