Owner's Manual 5
Features
• Professional4•Buslivesoundmixerwith
onboard effects and USB I/O
• Low-noise,high-headroomMackiemicpreamps
with +50 dB gain range
• Dedicatedinlinecompressionforcriticalinputs
• 32-bitRMFX
™
processor with 16 “Gig-Ready”
reverbs, choruses and delays
• Precision7-bandgraphicEQfortuningmains
and monitors
• USBI/Oforrecordingshowsandmusic
playbackviaMacorPC
•Streamsubgroups1-2ormainL/Rtoyour
computer for recording
•StereoUSB/tapeI/Owithinputlevel
control to mains
•ConvenientUSBreturntostereochannel
for implementation of EQ, auxes and more
• 3-bandEQwithsweepablemidrangeonmono
channels
• Multiplehigh-headroomlineinputs
• Individualchannelmuteswitchesandoverload
(OL) indicators
• 18dB/octave100Hzlowcutltersonallmic
channels
• Insertsonmonomic/linechannelsfor
connecting outboard processors
• 60mmfadersforinputchannels,subgroupsand
mains
• 48VphantompowerwithLEDforusewith
condenser mics
• FXmutebuttonalsocontrollableviafootswitch
• Breakswitchmutesallchannelsformusic
playback between sets
• Controlroom/headphoneoutputswithrotary
level control
• BalancedXLRandbalanced/unbalanced
1/4-inch main outputs
• Rack-mountabledesignusingoptionalrack
ears [ProFX16]
• Ruggedsteelchassis
• Switchingmulti-voltagepowersupplyfor
worldwide use
• IncludesTracktion3
™
MusicProduction
SoftwareforMacorPC
How To Use This Manual
The first pages after the table of contents are the
hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for your
ProFX16 or ProFX22.
Next is a detailed tour of the entire mixer. The
descriptions are divided into sections, just as your mixer
is organized into distinct zones:
• RearPanelConnections:TheACinput,power
switch and USB I/O.
• FrontPanelConnectionSectionandChannel
Controls: The upper section, where you
connect microphones, guitars, etc and the
channel strips where you adjust and control
each channel.
• FrontPanelAdditionalInputs&Outputs:
The upper section, where you connect
loudspeakers, headphones, CD player, etc.
• MasterControls:Thesectionontheright,with
graphic EQ, Stereo Effect Processor and main
level controls.
Throughout these sections you’ll find illustrations
with each feature numbered and described in nearby
paragraphs.
This icon marks infor mation that is critically
important or unique to the mixer. For your own
good, read them and remember them.
This icon will lead you to some explanations of
features and practical tips.
Appendices
Appendix A: Service Information
•Troubleshooting
•Repair
Appendix B: Connections
•XLRConnectors
•1/4"TRSPhonePlugsandJacks
•1/4"TSPhonePlugsandJacks
•RCAPlugsandJacks
•TRSSend/ReceiveInsertJacks
Appendix C: Technical Information
•Specications
•Dimensions
•BlockDiagram
•TrackSheet
Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets