Mackie DJ Mixer User's Manual
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4. e OS E as Headphones d 8 Hee ground wire ground wire Laptop Computer Turntable with phono level output Turntable with phono level output cup of tea optional This diagram shows two turntables and a microphone with the laptop connected for recording and playing The output from various software such as Reason Live Tracktion and Logic can be sent to the program channels for mixing and the final mix recorded for broadcast podcasting This is also a nice setup for recording your record collection for posterity You could play timecode vinyl and set up a virtual turntable on the laptop In this way you can use the physical turntable to control any musical tracks added to the virtual turntable See page 27 for more timecode information Radio Show Recording Podcasting having good old time Owner s Manual SRM450 SRM450 Fowered Speaker Fowered Speaker Main Left Main Right Ji 2 1501 SWAI501 Fowered Subwoofer Fowered Subwoofer 2 gt N gt Plug into front panel Microphone headphone jack mmi w F m x Headphones ground wire e m m Turntable with phono level output Turntable with phono level output Here we show the d
5. player leave this switch out to select the line level preamp Do not press it in if you have a line level signal connected VERY IMPORTANT d 2 Pro DJ Production Console oO RETUI 5 GND Terminal These terminals are provided to connect a ground wire from your turntable s to the d 2 Pro Most turn tables provide a ground wire to connect to the preamp for the purpose of eliminating hum in the audio signal Simply turn the ground terminal on the d 2 Pro counter clockwise to loosen it wrap the end of the ground wire clockwise around the terminal and hand tighten the ground terminal for a secure ground connection 6 Stereo FX SEND These 1 4 TRS jacks provide a balanced line level output signal from the stereo FX Send bus Use these to connect to the inputs of an external effects processor You can also use an unbalanced 1 4 TS connector 7 Stereo FX RETURN These 1 4 TRS jacks accept a balanced line level signal from an external effects processor They will also accept an unbalanced 1 4 TS connector If you are using a stereo effects processor connect its left and right outputs to the corresponding left and right FX return jacks If it is a mono effects processor connect its output signal to the left FX return jack and it will appear on both the left and right main mix bus 8 BOOTH Outputs These 1 4 TRS jacks provide a balanced line level signal from the main mix bu
6. H e D E 5 You re ready to go with any Mac OS X Core Audio host application i e Tracktion Logic Cubase Nuendo Live Digital Performer etc 4 2 Pro Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place A LOUD Technologies Inc warrants all materials workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of three years from the original date of purchase If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period LOUD Technologies at its option will repair or replace the product This warranty applies only to equipment sold and delivered within the U S by LOUD Technologies Inc or its authorized dealers B Failure to register online or return the product registration card will not void the three year warranty C Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be performed only at a factory authorized facility see D below Unauthorized service repairs or modification will void this warranty To obtain repairs under warranty you must have a copy of your sales receipt from the authorized Mackie dealer Where you purchased the product It is necessary to establish the purchase date and determine whether your Mackie product is within the warranty period D To obtain service 1 Call Mackie Technical Support at 800 898 3211 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday Pacific Time to get authorization for
7. and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer A Component and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of e
8. listening level See headphone jack 50 on VERY IMPORTANT page 17 39 PGM MAIN Use this switch to select the source for the head phones signal When the switch is up pgm position the signal is tapped just after the bal control 31 on the pgm channels You can use the pgm source cross fader 40 to fade between pgm 1 and pgm 2 When the switch is down main position the signal is tapped from the main mix bus just before the main level control 32 40 PGM SOURCE When the pgm main switch 39 is up in the pgm position you can use this crossfader to listen to pgm 1 and pgm 2 in the headphones When the crossfader is all the way to the left pgm 1 is heard in the headphones When the crossfader is all the way to the right pgm 2 is heard in the headphones When the knob is in the center the headphones get an even mix of pgm 1 and 2 Note When the pgm main switch is down main posi tion this control has no effect on the phones output Program Output Section 41 TRANSFORM The transform switch has three positions latch ing center and momen TRANSFORM MUTE ET TRANSFORM tary When the switch is L R Bom 15 Em 10 latched this program s mm c um B um signal is and passes m through to the outputs 2 um EB um E 7 um When the switch is in the center position this 10 Em EB 20 Em 30
9. 2 Pro being used at wild Mackie parties Who said that project managers couldn t dance Portable System d 2 Pro DJ Production Console 6415522 5 15522 RS Fowered Speaker Fowered Speaker Main Left Main Right 4 p SWA1801 SWA1801 Fowered Fowered i a s E Subwoofers Subwoofers CD Turntable 2 CD Turntable 1 e 42 ell N gt Plug into panel Microphone eadphone jac Headphones ground wire ground wire Laptop Computer Booth Left Booth Right Turntable PGM 2 Turntable PGM 1 with phono level output with phono level output Booth Right SRM450 Powered Speaker SRM450 Powered Speaker Booth Left Here the d 2 Pro inputs are fed with conventional sources and the FireWire connection is used to re cord the master mix output to computer using the included Tracktion software for example The program channels can also be recorded to the computer separately for added flexibility later in working with the recorded performance The source select switch can be used to quickly select either the turntable CD deck or FireWire as the input to program 1 or 2 without the need for repatching Note The conve
10. Input 20 dBu in 30 dB gain 10 dBu out RCA main output 22 5 dBu Better than 0 007 Booth output 22 5 dBu Line CD input at unity gain Better than 0 015 Aux send 22 5 dBu Phono input 30 dBu in 0 dBu out Better than 0 020 Phones 2 94 Vrms into 320 FireWire direct out looped back to same 270 mW channel s FireWire input unity gain Better than 0 025 Phones output 20 Hz to 20 kHz 4 dBu input signal Output Impedance Line input 0 dB Gain Better than 0 015 Main XLR RCA output 150 Q Booth output 1500 Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR 1500 Mic input maximum gain 1 kHz Better than 60 dB Plies 250 Crosstalk 1 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal placed on any channel transform switch disengaged op posite channel measured at main outs channels at unity gain Better than 70 dBu Signal placed on any channel out and in over FireWire trans form switch disengaged opposite channel measured at main outs channels at unity gain Better than 80 dBu Noise Characteristics Equivalent Input Noise E I N 20 Hz to 20 kHz max gain Mic input 150 source Better than 125 dBu Phono input 500 62 500 mH source Better than 0 3 nV Signal to Noise Ratio Main out at unity 20 Hz to 20 kHz ref 4 dBu all channel gain knobs at minimum Better than 92 dB Main out at unity 20 Hz to 20 kHz ref 4 dBu all channel gain knobs at unity Better than 88 dB Main out at unity 20 Hz to 20 kHz ref 4 dB
11. T 1 SOURCE SWITCH FROM COMPUTER Figure 2 Direct FireWire output from CD deck Software provided by your timecode people takes the digital stream and creates a virtual turntable on your desktop You can add any audio track to the virtual turntable and affect its output by scratching your physi cal turntable or CD deck to your heart s content The timing of your audio track is replaced by the timecode of your turntable If the physical turntable slows down or reverses so does your audio track Now you have control over any audio source you care to play You do not want the timecode audio to actually play in your system In figure 1 top left out it goes to the computer without a care in the world With the source selector set to FireWire you can now bring in the af fected audio from your virtual turntable and play it through the same program channel and onto the main mix bus see dotted lines in figure 1 Some of the DJ software companies producing time code software include Traktor PCDJ and MixVibes Timecode tracks are carefully laid down by talented timecode musicians They like nothing better than to get together for impromptu all night timecode jam sessions and tell stories of the good old days before 33 1 8 Phe Wosdinvif UN tay 967 Much respected in this field are The Woodinville Mountain Timecode Boys FireWire stream from computer The following table show
12. connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con nection the third grounding prong 17 This apparatus has been equipped with an all pole rocker style AC mains power switch This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user 18 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions trom digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de dass A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada 19 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss To ensure against potentially danger ous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons
13. contact the authorized service cen ter for their latest turn around times The d 2 Pro must be packaged in its original packing box and must have the Service Request Number on the box Once it s repaired the authorized service center will ship it back by ground shipping pre paid if it was a warranty repair Note Under the terms of the warranty you must ship or drop off the unit to an authorized service center The return ground shipment is covered for those units deemed by us to be under warranty Note You must have a sales receipt from an authorized Mackie dealer for your unit to be considered for warranty repair Owner s Manual 1 uU 9C 2 O 4 JI 1 ction Wa Jl du 2 Appendix B Connections XLR Connectors The d 2 Pro mic combo input accepts 3 pin male XLR connectors the main outs accept 3 pin female XLR con nectors These are wired as follows according to stan dards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society LA ERES 2 SHIELD COLD XLR Balanced Wiring Pin 1 Shield Pin 2 Hot Pin 3 Cold 1 4 TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks TRS stands for Tip Ring Sleeve the three connection points available on a stereo 1 4 or balanced phone jack or plug TRS jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and stereo headphones Balanced Mono SLEEVE RING TIP RING TIP SLEEVE 1 4 TR
14. have variable contour curves and reverse switches e 8 Band EQ on each channel with kill position and backlit blue knobs e User replaceable optical crossfader from Infinium with easily adjustable tension and contour Please write your serial number here for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization etc Purchased at Date of purchase 4 2 Pro DJ Production Console e Mackie mic preamp with 3 band EQ for pro quality vocals through the d 2 Pro e Mackie phono preamplifiers on each channel e main outputs with mic line switch mic position allows stage connections with no D I boxes required RCA main outs with live record switch record position delivers a pre main out e Ultra bright main meters plus individual pro gram meters for cueing and beat matching Separate mono stereo switchable booth output on balanced TRS connectors e Stereo FX loop for outboard effects e Mighty strong construction to withstand the rigors of DJ work e Integrated rack ears Odyssey Battle Bridge compatible e Removable top panel provides access to the rotatable transform switches and to the user replaceable faders e Planet Earth power supply operates on volt ages between 100 and 240 VAC e Standard IEC power receptacle and power cord e Includes Tracktion our professional easy to use totally amazing music production software Certified f
15. mic pgm 1 and pgm 2 and center all EQ pan and bal controls 3 Setall push button switches to their out positions 4 Inthe control section right hand side turn all the rotary knobs down and the switches out 5 Setthe program faders fully down 6 Onthe front panel set the reverse switches out 7 Center the crossfader Connections If you already know how you want to connect the d 2 Pro go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs the way you want them If you just want to get sound through the d 2 Pro follow these steps 1 Pluga signal source to the d 2 Pro This could be a e Microphone into the mic input e Turntable into a phono input push in the rear panel line phono switch e ine level source such as a CD player into the phono input push out the line phono switch e ine level source such as a CD player into a CD input 2 Ifyou are using the phono input make sure you set the line phono switch correctly 3 Connect cords from the d 2 Pro s main outs XLR or RCA connectors on the rear panel to your powered speakers or amplifier 4 Pluginthe detachable linecord connect it to a live AC outlet and turn on the d 2 Pro s power switch 5 Ifyou have powered speakers turn them on Other wise hook up your speakers to the amp and turn it on Adjust your powered speaker or amplifier level controls to however the manufacturer recommends This is usually all the way up you want to listen wh
16. not harm most dynamic microphones should you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power is turned on Check your microphone s user s manual if you are not sure whether your microphone needs phan tom power or not 20 HIGH EQ This knob gives your mic signal up to 15 dB of boost and cut at 12 KHz and above At the center position the high EQ has no effect on the signal n d 2 Pro DJ Production Console 21 MID EQ This knob gives you up to 15 dB of boost and cut at 2 5 kHz At the center position the mid EQ has no effect on the signal 22 LOW EQ This knob gives you up to 15 dB of boost and cut at 80 Hz and below At the center position the low EQ has no effect on the signal 23 ON Press this switch in to send the microphone signal to the main outputs otherwise your dulcet tones will not be heard and people will say huh 24 PAN This knob adjusts the amount of microphone signal that is sent to the left versus the right main outputs When the knob is turned hard left the signal feeds only the left main out and when the knob is turned hard right it only feeds the right main out When the knob is in the center the microphone signal is sent equally to the left and right main mix The fiendish design of the pan circuit allows constant pan power where the aver age audio output level remains constant for all positions of the pan control Program Input Section 25 LEVEL This kn
17. repair or replacement Alternately go to the Mackie website click Support www mackie com support and follow the instructions for reporting a warranty issue and submitting a request for an advance replacement 2 Advance Replacement Mackie will ship a replacement unit to you along with an invoice for the suggested retail price of the replacement unit You must return the defective unit immediately to cancel the invoice If you do not return the defective unit within 30 days you must pay the full amount stated in the invoice to satisfy your debt 3 Repair Pack the product in its original shipping carton Also include a note explaining exactly how to duplicate the problem a copy of the sales receipt with price and date showing and your return street address no P O boxes or route numbers please If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty we may at our option charge for service time Ship the product in its original shipping carton freight prepaid to the authorized service center The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support or from our website IMPORTANT Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton E LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out LOUD Technologies may at our o
18. sequence in which the d 2 Pro wins the big stock car competition and takes his girl to the senior prom Owner s Manual 3 D d e Introduction Ui Thank you for choosing a Mackie d 2 Pro DJ produc tion console for scratch and club DJs It contains all your favorite features in a scratch mixer along with significant extras that you will come to appreciate The d 2 was the first DJ mixer made by Mackie The d 2 Pro builds upon the success of the d 2 making it a truly professional product with the high end perfor mance you ve come to expect from Mackie Features like our built like a tank construction premium analog circuitry infinium contact free crossfader FireWire connectivity as standard and Planet Earth power supply add value to the d 2 Pro not found in any other scratch mixer in its class FEATURES e 2 Stereo program channels with FireWire CD and line phono inputs e Built in FireWire 13x6 interface provides easy input from your computer to the program chan nels and FX return and easy outputs to the computer from program channels direct and post EQ microphone FX bus and the main mix It has 24 bit resolution and 44 1 48 88 2 and 96 kHz sample rates e Sends the crossfader position over FireWire to your computer via a MIDI controller message e Premium VCA based design offers extremely smooth fades and crossfades with very low distortion characteristics e Program faders and crossfader
19. using the d 2 Pro as a submixer and con necting the XLR main outs to the mic inputs of another mixer push this switch in to the mic position This inserts 30 dB pad to reduce the output signal to a mic level This feature allows you to connect the d 2 Pro output directly to a snake without using direct boxes RCA Main Outs These connectors provide an unbalanced line level signal from the main out either pre or post main level control 32 depending on the setting of the live record switch 12 12 LIVE RECORD Switch When this switch is out live position the RCA main outs provide the signal just after the main level control 82 so it essentially provides the same signal as the XLR main outs 9 except it is an unbalanced signal rather than a balanced one When this switch is pushed in record position the RCA main outs provide the signal just prior to the main level control This allows you to make a stereo recording that is not affected by main out level changes during a performance 13 POWER Switch When the power switch is turned on power is sup plied to the d 2 Pro and the cool blue EQ knobs light up 14 Power Receptacle This is a standard 3 prong IEC power connector Connect the detachable linecord included in the box with your d 2 Pro to the power receptacle and plug the other end of the linecord into an AC outlet The d 2 Pro has a universal power supply that can accept any AC volta
20. with a value of 0 at hard left 127 at hard right with in between values equally spread out across the crossfader s travel This allows you to use the crossfader as a performance controller with all sorts of audio software Crossfader Value 176 Value 0 to 1277 Control Change Expression Crossfader Channel 1 Controller position d 2 Pro DJ Production Console Software installation For the PC When using the d 2 Pro with a PC it is necessary to first install the drivers and the control panel The con trol panel allows you to set the sample rate and adjust the latency delay of the audio passing through the d 2 Pro FireWire interface Do not connect the d 2 Pro FireWire con nector to your computer just yet We ll tell you when it s time to do that VERY IMPORTANT To install the software on a PC running Windows XP SP2 1 Turnoffany non essential applications 2 Insert the d 2 Pro CD ROM into your PC s CD ROM drive 3 The CD begins automatically bringing up the d Pro installer If it doesn t click Start in the task bar then click Run and click Browse Browse to your CD drive and double click d Pro SETUP EXE Then click OK to start the installation 4 The d Pro Installer opens Click Continue Welcome to the Mackie d Pro Installer You are about to natal the following elements on your drivers needed the Machin d Pro System coetrol paret
21. FireWire 1 See Appendix E page 26 for details of getting started with FireWire Other Nuggets of Wisdom e Always turn down the main booth and phone knobs before making any connections e When you shut down your equipment turn off the amplifiers first When powering up turn on the amplifiers last Owner s Manual 5 Hookup Diagrams SRM450 SRM450 Fowered Speaker Fowered Speaker Main Left Main Right SWAI501 SWA1501 Fowered Subwoofer Fowered Subwoofer Pro CD Player Main Left Main Right Plug into front panel HI j Microphone headphonejack i Headphones Effects Processor Laptop Computer This diagram shows a CD player and microphone connected with an effects device in the FX loop and a laptop attached Various popular DJ software such as Traktor PCDJ and MixVibes can be used with the d 2 Pro via the Fire Wire connection The main wonder mix can be recorded with software such as Tracktion Mobile DJ System Rental or Wedding L6 d 2 Pro DJ Production Console Plug into hoe m MER cs fone front panel CR ff En MN headphone jack MACKIE MAIN OUT BOOTH 2 PGM 1 MIC ND HERO lt awe fan 4 Ill E i Oo
22. NTABLE WITH PHONO LEVEL OUTPUT SOURCE SWITCH TRANSFORM SWITCH MOMENTARY FW OUT 5 6 POST EQ PGM1 FADER CURVE LOGIC MAIN MIX LEFT BUS MAIN MIX RIGHT BUS FX MIX RIGHT BUS 2 CROSSFADER CURVELOGIC X CROSSFADER CONTOUR REVERSE L R MAIN Fx L Figure 1 Direct FireWire output to your computer from a turntable play through the same channel This would be the way to play a timecode record for example While on the subject I feel a paragraph or two coming on Timecode Vinyl CD Timecode vinyl is a conventional vinyl record that plays timecode information as do timecode CDs As mentioned above the phono output from your turntable is converted to line level by the phono stage is converted to a digital stream by the FireWire interface and sent to your computer If you are playing a timecode CD on a CD deck then connect it to the line phono inputs 3 and set the line phono switch 4 to line If it was connected to the CD inputs 2 then the computer will not receive the direct signals but only those after the source selector level and EQ Le C LINE PHONO LINEPHONO EE Lo pio PREAMP e PHONO EE IPREAMP i FIREWIRE INPUTS CD DECK WITH LINE LEVEL OUTPUT Post
23. S Balanced Mono Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot Ring Cold Stereo Headphones NC me mai 1 4 TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Left Ring Right DES SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP RING TIP SLEEVE d 2 Pro DJ Production Console 1 4 TS Phone Plugs and Jacks TS stands for Tip Sleeve the two connection points available on a mono 1 4 phone jack or plug They are used for unbalanced signals SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE 1 4 TS Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA type plugs also known as phono plugs and jacks are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in many other applications They are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to a 1 4 TS phone plug SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RCA Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot Appendix C Technical Info e fi e Specifications Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz Input Impedance Mic input to any output 0 0 5 dB Mic input 2 4 balanced Line CD input to any output 0 0 5 dB Line CD input 20 kQ balanced Phono input to any output 0 5 dB RIAA EQ curve FX return 20 kQ balanced FireWire output channel 1 or 2 to the Phono input 47 5 kQ shunted with FireWire input of the opposite channel 0 1 dB 200 pF Distortion THD N Maximum Output Levels Main output 20 Hz to 20 kHz XLR main output 22 5 dBu Mic
24. TS eren 11 10 LINE MIC 5 4 724 24 11 11 MAIN OUTS 11 12 LIVE RECORD SWITCH 11 13 POWER SWITCH eene 11 14 POWER 11 15e SBIREWIRE siascscasseccsascsscecessecusucassuscosesnsnsss 11 MIC INPUT SECTION 12 16 2 2 0 7 0 12 17 MIC SIGNAL LED ener 12 18 OL LED csasssssssasteassecasesnssccasssssssassssess 12 19 48V PHANTOM POWER 12 20 HIGH EQ 12 21 MID 12 22 LOW EQ eere eene rentre tnnnnne 12 23 ON SWITCH 0 49 998 009 4 12 DA PAN eec ER 12 PROGRAM INPUT 13 13 26 SOURCE SELECT een 13 27 HIGH EQ 13 28 MID 13 5 29 DOW EO 13 SD PSW soisi 13 A soupe mete 13 CONTROL 5 14 L 32 MAIN 14 S 33 BOOTH LEVEL 14 J 34 STEREO MONO 14 7 35 FX SEND 14 36 FX RETURN
25. al for a moment fore and aft You can perform a simple modification to make these switches operate sideways or even diagonally to suit your carefully cultivated set of operational preferences Tools To do this procedure you will need a small phillips screwdriver nerves of steel grit determination and a steady hand People should find you ruggedly charming yet approachable Procedure 1 Remove the power cord and any other cords or cables connected to the d 2 Pro 2 Gently place the d 2 Pro face upwards on a flat clean and dry surface such as the kitchen table 3 Remove the three slider knobs by gently pull ing them upwards Keep them safe 4 Undothe five screws from the top panel and two screws from the front as shown Keep the screws in a safe place d ausis ru 2 T3 eee HLS wD ul d 2 Pro DJ Production Console Gently lift off the panel taking care not to dam age the front panel contour knobs Keep it in a safe place were it won t get scratched or fall off the table Each transform switch has four screws but remove only the outer two These are black whereas the inner screws are bright and shiny Ze Rotate the switch assembly to suit your preference and replace the two screws Diagonally Sideways If you need to rep
26. ation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation The d Pro drivers and control panel will be installed on your computer When the installation is complete a window will pop up to let you know that the installation was successful Click Finish to er well finish Mackie Pro aller x You may now enjoy your Mackie d Pro kesitin of al elements mas to ext the installer 3 28 df Now you ready to use the FireWire capabilities of your 4 2 Pro Bei The installer also places a shortcut to the d Pro Console on your desktop see next page zl DIF Owner s Manual U Console only and latency 74 same value appears in both places Y SAMPLE RATE 44 kHz LATENCY Ame CL For timecode vinyl CD work the latency typi NI E cally needs to be set between 4 ms and 15 ms i 4 2 Pro DJ Production Console You can use the console to change the sample rate sample rate and latency value also known as buffer size may also be set in your DJ performance software application s settings window Make su
27. d c 5 2 Channel DJ Production Console with FireWire OWNER S MANUAL PGM 1 PGM 2 CONTROL SOURCE SOURCE MAIN p UNE UNE PHONO e PHONO EQ KILL 10 KL MID q MID 5 2 KILL LEVEL PGM SOURCE TRANSFORM CENTER MUTE infinium 9 2 contact tree f DJ PRODUCTION CONSOLE cnl WITH FIREWIRE 1 0 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Do not use this apparatus near water l 2 3 4 Follow all instructions 5 6 Clean only with a dry doth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles
28. dix E on page 26 for more FireWire details The block diagram on page 23 shows the points where FireWire signals enter and leave the mixer Owner s Manual m Top Panel Features MIC Input Section 16 MIC LEVEL This knob adjusts the gain of CONTROL the mic preamp for any micro phone plugged into the mic input jack 1 It ranges from 8 dB to 50 dB with a fixed gain of 10 dB giving an effective gain range of 13 dB to 60 dB Adjust this so that the loudest speaking or shouting that you do into the microphone just barely lights the OL LED 18 This gives you the OFF LEVEL PGM SOURCE best signal to noise ratio for the mic preamp 17 MIC SIGNAL LED This green LED is a signal present indicator It lights when the microphone signal reaches 20 dBu to give you a clue that the microphone is working 18 MIC OL LED This LED lights when the microphone signal reaches 6 dB below clipping It s okay if this LED blinks occa sionally but if it is blinking frequently or lit continu ously turn down the mic level control 16 until it just blinks occasionally 19 48V Phantom Power Switch If your microphone is a condenser design it probably requires phantom power to operate Push in this switch to supply 48 VDC to pins 2 and 3 of the XLR microphone connector Dynamic microphones like Shure s SM57 and SM58 do not require phantom power However phantom power will
29. exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here Sound Level dBA Slow Response Duration Per Day In Hours Typical Example Duo in small club Subway Train Very loud classical music Dave screaming at Steve about deadlines 0 5 0 25 or less Loudest parts at a rock concert WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus rain or moisture Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eere 2 INTRODUCTION e eeeeeen enne enn entnnn 4 GETTING STARTED eene 5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMSS eren rne 7 6 REAR PANEL FEATURES 10 1 4 0 4 44 4 00 lt 4 80 10 2 CD 5 2 045 444 10 3 LINE PHONO INPUTS 10 4 LINE PHONO SWITCH 10 5 GND 2 4 2 4 10 6 STEREO FX 10 7 STEREO FX 10 8 BOOTH OUTPUTS 01 4 10 9 XLR MAIN OU
30. fit in one way Owner s Manual 25 Appendix E FireWire System Requirements These are the minimum requirements for your com puter system to use the d 2 Pro FireWire interface For the PC e Windows XP service pack 2 e Pentium 4 or Athlon XP processor e 256 MB RAM For the Mac OS X 10 3 9 or higher e 14 processor e 256 MB RAM The internal FireWire interface will e Allow multiple streams of digital audio to be sent bi directionally between the d 2 Pro and a Mac or PC computer e With all of the streaming choices available it is possible to make a true multitrack recording of ALL the different inputs coming into the mix er s channels as well as any audio coming into the mic input and keep all of it separate for a later mixdown In addition with the FX and main outputs also going to their own tracks you can have a complete main or alternate mix go to the computer ready for CD burning or conversion to MP3s PHONO CD PHONO d 2 Pro DJ Production Console FireWire stream to computer The following table shows the outputs to your com puter from the d 2 Pro FireWire interface From M 1 LINE PHONO L M 1 LINE PHONO R C M2 LINE PHONO L Computer input 1 Computer input 2 Computer input 9 M 1 POST EQ L M 1 POST EQ M 2 POST EQ L M 2 POST EQ R NULL Each channel of analog audio from the d 2 Pro is converted to digital signals by the FireW
31. fyou are using a turntable with a phono level output and the sound is low and distorted check that the line phono switch 4 is set to phono Note that the phono section requires your cartridge to be a moving magnet type It may be too low to amplify the low levels of a moving coil type Noise Hum e Turn down the FX return knob 36 If the noise disappears it s coming from whatever is plugged into the FX returns 7 e Check that your turntable s audio ground wire is connected to the gnd terminals 5 e down each channel one by one If the noise disappears it s coming from whatever is plugged into that channel Check your whatever e Check the signal cables between the input sources and the d 2 Pro Disconnect them one by one When the noise goes away you ll know which input source is causing the problem e Sometimes it helps to plug all the audio equipment into the same AC circuit so they share a common ground Recording to FireWire e Ifyou are recording vinyl music to your computer and the level seems low record using the FireWire outputs 5 6 7 8 that come after the EQ section This will give you the chance to boost the levels a tad with the level controls 25 Set the source se lect switch 26 to line phono and the line phono switch 4 to phono e Ifyou are using timecode vinyl or timecode CD then use the Firewire outputs 1 2 3 4 that come directly after the phono section In this way y
32. ge from 100 VAC to 240 VAC No need for voltage select switches It will work virtually any where in the world It is less susceptible to voltage sags or spikes than conventional power supplies providing greater electromagnetic isolation and better protection against AC line noise 15 FIREWIRE Connections FireWire a k a IEEE 1394 is a high speed serial I O interface for connecting digital devices The d 2 Pro has two FireWire connectors for transferring digital audio to and from the digital audio workstation running on your laptop computer Use either connector The FireWire interface provides a total of 13 audio outputs to your computer including e Main mix outputs L R 2 outputs e FX sends L R 2 outs e Post EQ microphone 1 out e Post EQ program channel L R 4 outs e ine phono direct program 4 outs The main output signals are pre main level control 32 so they are independent of any adjustments made to the main level control This allows you to easily re cord your live performance directly to your laptop The FireWire interface also lets you use your com puter to playback six channels into the d 2 Pro e Program 1 2 inputs e Program 2 L R 2 inputs e FX Returns L R 2 inputs The FireWire program source for pgm 1 and pgm 2 is selected using the source select switch 26 Two other FireWire channels can be returned to the main mix by pressing the FireWire FX return switch 37 See Appen
33. ha and doct tting on you Cortinuc to proceed mth the istaler or Cancef te ext the dg 5 Next you will see the License Agreement Read through the text and if you are all in favor click I Agree Licanin Agunement Tocantins the coftwane yn must age to the ferme of the eof twn u agreement OUO TECHNOLOGIES INC USER LICENSE AGREEMENT by on the 7 Agree button inst ling copying or other using the you agree to be bound by the tas of tha Lure If you do net agree 5o on the Cancel button do not ratal Dent YOU ute the Software in competetion with your LOUD Tachaolsgies ardere you may use Software as many Compubers as you ant so kong as each computer is connected to an aperopriste piece of LOUD hardware You may copy of the Software in the evert that the fest Software utallations atin YOU MAY NOT a distribute copies of the or the documentation to b modify rent ease or grant sublicenses or other rights to the Software and 0 dic ue gt j Chek to contnum or click Cancel to emit the etalon em 6 The next window reminds you to make sure the d 2 Pro is NOT connected to your computer yet Read the instructions and click Continue Mackie d Pro Installer Now you re ready for the
34. ile you work plug headphones into Set the Levels Q To set the level controls it s not even necessary to hear what you re doing at the outputs of the mixer If the phones jack on the front panel then set the phones knob up little 1 Selectthe input using the source switch gt 2 Play something into the selected input Be sure that the volume of the input source is the same as it would be during normal use If it isn t you might CU have to readjust these levels during the middle of a EE set 3 Center the transform switch There will be no out put but the program meter will still work 4 Adjust the channel s rotary level control so that the LEDs on the program meter stay around 0 and 3 and never go higher than 6 5 Apply some EQ if needed return to step 4 if you do just to check the levels are still OK 6 Repeat for the other channel if you want to Set the Mic Levels 1 Tolevel the microphone input keep the on button off and talk or sing at your highest expected level 2 Adjust the mic level until the OL LED next to it only comes on occasionally Instant Mixing 1 get sound out of the speakers press the trans form switch up the latched position turn up the program fader and slowly rotate the main control to a comfortable listening level Sing and play You re a star Bring in the other channel play with the crossfader and generally have fun
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36. in your Mackie d Pro how Connect the induded Freire cable between your dro and Computer and make the unit armed on IMPORTANT DO NOT THIS PAAT Coah your lingers and boes or do Tor nest 20 seconds then NOTE When vou plug in the d Pro vili a round Hardware dialog box Please cancel out of this windows 3806 box and then dick bo proceed with 9 10 11 12 Wait until the Found New Hardware Wizard pops up Do not select any options just click Cancel to continue If the same screen comes back up click Cancel again Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows wall search for cunent and updated sofware by locking on your computer on the hardesaee ratakan CD or on the Web sie bah you permiso Piori ov Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for Yes ory Yes now and every ves connect dence ret tis tine Chock 00 continue You will get another impertinent warning this time about installing the hardware It s okay Click Continue Anyway Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware d Pro Audio has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your install
37. ire interface s splendid A D converters The block diagram on page 23 shows the location of the FireWire inputs and outputs p P P P PG PG PG GM 2 LINE PHONO G G G G MI Computer input 5 Program channel outputs For the program channels there are two points where the FireWire is tapped off e Computer inputs 1 to 4 receive the audio pro gram channel Line Phono inputs pre EQ and pre fader independent of the position of the program source switch 26 e Computer inputs 5 to 8 receive the audio program channels post EQ and pre fader The source switch 26 affects what is playing in the program channel and the FireWire output If you are partial to block diagrams Figure 1 opposite shows a partial block diagram of the signal flow in a program channel With the line phono switch 4 set to phono the RIAA phono preamplifier stage re equalizes and boosts the phono level signals to line level and the routing takes it directly out via FireWire to your computer You can use the source switch 26 to play from FireWire or a CD into the same program channel with out upsetting the phono FireWire output This means that you can play the turntable direct to your computer and still have a different source or FireWire output OUT TO COMPUTER FW OUT 1 2 LINE PHONO 9 PHONO FIREWIRE INPUTS H H 1 Jf FROM COMPUTER TUR
38. lace a transform switch gently pull it out just enough so you can reach and undo its connector Connect the new switch securely and screw it in the desired position You might want to replace both switches if they are both aged and or had a rough life Replace the top cover and make sure that all the meter LEDs and the Reverse LEDs are pok ing through before you tighten down the screws securely Replacing Faders If the faders ever need to be replaced this can be 14 Secure the fader assembly to the chassis with done with the help of your trusty screwdriver the two screws you lost in step 11 10 Follow steps 1 to 5 and remove the top panel 15 Replace the top cover and make sure that all the meter LEDs and the Reverse LEDs are pok ing through before you tighten down the screws securely 16 Check that all the faders and switches are working normally You might have to reset the tension if you changed the crossfader 11 Take care to only remove the two outer screws of each fader you are replacing as shown below 12 Gently lift up the fader assembly just enough to be able to pull the connector out of the recep tacle on the bottom of the fader assembly Removing the Crossfader Connector Jy al E Removing a Program Fader Connector 18 Insert the connector into the receptacle on the new fader assembly It will only
39. lectric shock to persons Le symbole clair avec point de fl che l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l utilisateur de la pr sence l int rieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isol d ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d l ctrocution The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l entretien service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil 2 4 2 Pro DJ Production Console 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquids such as vases or beer glasses shall be placed on the apparatus 16 This apparatus has been designed with Class construction and must be
40. n turn up the phones level control slowly Why Always remember Engineers who fry their ears find themselves with short careers Always start with the phones level control RTANT Owner s Manual Appendix A Service Information Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 31 If you think your d 2 Pro has a problem please do ev erything you can to confirm it before calling for service Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your mixer and the associated suffering These may sound obvious to you but here are some things you can check Read on Troubleshooting No Power e Make sure the power cord is securely seated in the socket 14 and plugged all the way into the AC outlet e sure the AC outlet is live check with a tester or lamp sure the rear panel power switch 13 is in the on position up e Arethe EQ controls on the front panel illuminated If not make sure the AC outlet is live e Are all the lights out in your town If so contact your local power company to get power restored e LEDs are illuminated and you are certain that the AC outlet is live it will be necessary to have your d 2 Pro serviced There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer to Repair on the next page to find out how to proceed Bad Channel e Check the transform switch 41 is not in the cen ter position e I
41. ntional turntables can be used with timecode vinyl even when they are not selected manually with the d 2 Pro source select switches Club System Owner s Manual 791 Rear Panel Features MACKIE 0 25 MAIN OUT 1 MIC Input This is a Neutrik combo input connector that ac cepts either a balanced male XLR connector or a 1 4 balanced or unbalanced connector Professional mics usually have XLR connectors while consumer or semi pro mics often have 1 4 connectors The mic input signal is routed through the mic input section mic EQ and then to the main mix bus 2 CD Inputs These RCA jacks accept a stereo line level signal from a CD player or other line level playback device such as an player 3 LINE PHONO Inputs These RCA jacks accept a stereo phono level signal from a turntable when the line phono 4 switch is pushed in or from a line level playback device such as CD player or MP8 player when the line phono switch is out Check that your turntable has a phono level output and a moving magnet cartridge 4 LINE PHONO Switch If you connect a turntable with phono level outputs to the line phono inputs 3 push this switch in to select the phono level input stage which includes an RIAA preamp for proper re equalization of the incoming phono signal If you are connecting a line level playback device like CD
42. ob adjusts the gain of the program input signals selected by the position of the source select switch 26 This knob ranges from off to 13 dB of gain at maximum Adjust this with your good eye on the program meters 43 so the level is typically bouncing between the 0 and 6 LEDs 26 SOURCE Select This switch selects one of three possible input sources for the program channel FireWire The signal coming in from the FireWire interface is selected as the source Line phono The signal connected to the phono input 3 is selected This could be from a turntable or from a line level playback device depending on the setting of the line phono switch 4 CD The signal connected to the CD input 2 is selected Using this heavy duty switch you can have signals coming in on all three inputs and quickly change from one input source to another without the need for repatching 27 HIGH EQ This knob gives you up to 10 dB of boost at 4 KHz and above and turns off the signal at 4 KHz and above when the knob is turned to the kill position At the center position the high EQ has no effect on the signal 28 MID EQ This knob gives you up to 10 dB of boost at 1 KHz and turns off the signal at 1 KHz when the knob is turned to the kill position At the center position the mid EQ has no effect on the signal 29 LOW EQ This knob gives you up to 10 dB of boost at 300 Hz and below and turns off the signal at 300 Hz and below
43. or use with Tracktor Scratch DJ production software for live scratching HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Please read the safety instructions on page 2 first The getting started guide on page 5 will help you get the mixer set up fast so you can start using it right away Right after that are the ever popular hook up diagrams that show you some typical setups The features section describes every knob button and connection point on the d 2 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 2 Pro For your own good read them and remember them E This icon leads you to in depth explanations E of features and practical tips They usually i have some valuable nuggets of information Appendix A shows service and repair information Appendix B is a section on connectors Appendix C shows the specs and a block diagram Appendix D shows how to reposition the transform switches and replace the faders Appendix E shows details of the FireWire interface Getting Started READ THIS Even if you never read manuals please read and digest the safety instructions on page 2 and this page before you Zero the Controls 1 Turnthe rear panel power switch off Turn down the level controls for
44. ou can have the timecode flowing to your computer and use the source selector switch to play the com puter output in that same program channel Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory authorized service center Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors If your d 2 Pro needs service follow these instructions 1 Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions Please 2 Call Tech Support at 1 800 898 8211 7 am to b pm to explain the problem and request a Service Request Number Have your d 2 Pro s serial number ready You must have an Service Request Number before you can obtain warranty service 3 Keep this owner s manual and the detachable linecord We don t need them to repair the mixer 4 Packthe mixer in its original package includ ing endcaps and box This is VERY IMPORTANT Mackie is not responsible for any damage that oc curs due to non factory packaging 5 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number Service Request Number and a detailed description of the problem including how we can duplicate it 6 Write the Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on top of the box Units sent without the SR number will be refused Tech Support will tell you where to ship the 4 2 Pro for repair We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage 8 Youwill need to
45. ption require proof of the original date of purchase in the form of a dated copy of the original dealer s invoice or sales receipt Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with LOUD Technologies F Any products returned to one of the LOUD Technologies factory authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt LOUD Technologies and its authorized service centers may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product Products returned to LOUD Technologies that do not meet the terms of this Warranty will not be repaired unless payment is received for labor materials return freight and insurance Products repaired under warranty will be returned freight prepaid by LOUD Technologies to any location within the boundaries of the USA G LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed for 90 days or for the remainder of the warranty period This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation misuse neglect or abuse or to exterior appearance This warranty is recognized only if the inspection seals and serial number on the unit have not been defaced or removed H LOUD Technologies assumes no responsibility for the quality or timeliness of repairs performed by an authorized service center I This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and to anyone who may subsequen
46. r and reverse controls i MM 9 28 DJ PRODUCTION CONSOLE WITH FIREWIRE 43 PGM LEVEL METERS These meters have 12 LEDs ranging from 80 to 20 OL They indicate the summed mono signal strength of the pgm signals just before the bal controls 31 The meters are not affected by the program faders 42 Typically you want to see these meters bouncing between the 0 and the 6 LEDs It is okay if the OL LED lights occasionally but if it lights frequently or continuously turn down the pgm level control 25 until the OL LED blinks occasionally or not at all 44 REVERSE LED These light when the front panel reverse switches 49 have been activated for pgm 1 or pgm 2 faders They show that the fader direction of action is reversed The meters are not reversed just the faders 45 MAIN LEVEL METERS These meters are similar to the pgm level meters 48 but indicate the signal strength of the main outputs before the main level control with the other meters you want to see the signals bouncing between the 0 and the 6 LEDs It is okay if the OL LEDs light occasionally but if they light frequently or continuously turn down the program faders 42 until the OL LEDs blink occasionally or not at all Owner s Manual 46 REVERSE LED This LED lights when the reverse switch 49 has been activated for the crossfader For more details see the discussion of the reverse s
47. r cap and you re all done d 2 Pro DJ Production Console Front Panel Features C PGM 1 FADER CROSS FADER PGM 2 FADER 9 REVERSE REVERSE CONTOUR 48 CONTOUR Use the contour controls to adjust how fast or slow each fader responds to movement In the slow position the faders respond in a linear fashion increasing from minimum to maximum at the same rate In the fast posi tion the faders respond logarithmically increasing from minimum to maximum very quickly and then changing very little for the remainder of the fader travel Adjust the contour controls between the two extremes to get the fader response that works best for your application The contour control for the crossfader works in a similar fashion crossfading linearly with the contour control in the slow position and crossfading very quickly with the contour control in the fast position In fact in the fast position the crossfading occurs within the first 2 mm of fader travel This is great for crabbing techniques 49 REVERSE Normally with these switches out when you move the pgm 1 or pgm 2 faders up the volume will increase When you move the crossfader left to right pgm 1 will fade into pgm 2 These switches let you reverse the direction of the action of the program faders and the crossfader With the pgm 1 or pgm 2 reverse switches on
48. re the For the Mac Macintosh OS X Audio MIDI Setup ver sion 10 3 9 or later Macintosh OS X does not require FireWire drivers to be installed OS X provides a dedicated setup utility for audio and MIDI You can use the Audio MIDI Setup utility to change the default audio input and output and general system settings on your Macintosh 1 Gotothe Applications folder and open the Utilities folder Double click Audio MIDI Setup ene Races MADE Dese MEP Dens Cn ait tun hate oven ee monos A Syren di ten d fat om fete we veee Om irapa i pet LI 2 3 Click the Audio Devices tab and select Mackie d Pro in the Properties For drop down box ena Aude VIO ELI IN I Worm See gs d teh nde WE upon tunm Atm E Mem Oups n Poperies faq tatn Auten mre Aude npn Ott y t 1 t iu faa 4 Here you can see the settings for the Mackie d Pro You can also choose the d Pro as your default input or output as well as designate it to be used for system sound output ene aedes MIDI rts Aube MD Den Syver Semi ui Def t Y ch Fors Cas E Y Mere d Po m Cant 1E Seem Maced Ps mtm Care 7 R Properes fon Y Meet Im Fem Cow 2
49. s prior to the rotary main level control 32 Use these to connect to a pair of powered monitor speakers or to the inputs of an ampli fier powering the monitor speakers in the booth If you only have one monitor speaker just use one of the booth outputs and push in the booth stereo mono switch 34 in the control section on the top panel 9 XLR MAIN OUTs These male XLR connectors provide a balanced mic or line level signal from the main level control 32 The line mic switch 10 determines if it is a mic level or line level output Connect these to the balanced inputs of the active speakers or power amplifier s powering your main speakers If you are connecting the d 2 Pro main out to an un balanced input use the RCA main outs 11 instead to external noise specifically hum and buzz than unbalanced connections Because of this it is the preferred interconnect method especially in cases where very long lengths of cable are being used long unbalanced cable carries with it more opportunity for noise to get into the system having balanced cables means very little noise will enter the system If you must use an unbalanced connection keep the cable length to 10 feet or less 9 meters E Balanced connections offer better immunity X 10 LINE MIC Switch If you are connecting the XLR main outs 9 to line level inputs like a power amplifier s inputs leave this switch out in the line position If you are
50. s a fader or crossfader reverse LED 46 on e Check the channel s program fader 42 is not fully down e Are that channel s EQ controls all turned down e Is the signal source turned up Make sure the signal level from the selected input source is high enough to light up some of the program meter LEDs 43 e 5 the correct input chosen with the source select switch 26 and its pgm level 25 turned up enough d 2 Pro DJ Production Console e Ifthe FX button 30 is pressed on that channel make sure your effects processor is connected cor rectly and is working e Try the same source signal in the other channel set up exactly like the suspect channel Bad Output e 5 the associated level control if any turned up e 105 one of the main outputs try unplugging the others For example if it s the XLR left main out unplug the RCA left out If the problem goes away it s not the mixer e left output is presumed dead switch the left and right cords at the mixer end If the problem stays on the left side it s not the mixer Bad Sound 5 the input connector plugged completely into the jack e 5 it loud and distorted Make sure the input level control 25 is set correctly Reduce the signal level on the input source if possible e possible listen to the signal with headphones plugged into the input source device If it sounds bad there it s not the d 2 Pro causing the problem e I
51. s the outputs from your com puter to the d 2 Pro s FireWire interface Computer output 1 Input to PGM 1 L Computer output 2 Input to PGM 1 R Each 2 channel stream from the computer enters the mixer through the FireWire connector and is converted to analog Select FireWire as a program choice using the desired channels source switch 26 in the same way you select a line phono level or CD player input Owner s Manual You can also select FireWire as the FX return input in stead of the FX return TRS jacks 7 Press the FireWire FX Return switch 37 in the FX section see page 14 75 FW INPUTS 5 6 o FX RETURN v L H gt PS gt e A DE TRS jacks PM i R FW MM 7 La gt FX RETURN lt LEVEL z Ac Figure 2 FireWire from computer to main mix Beware of a possible feedback loop if you are feeding the d 2 Pro main mix back into an input that is assigned to the main mix 11 E MIDI notes The d 2 Pro will show up on a Mac or PC as a 1 input 0 output MIDI interface named D Pro Mixer On a PC the 0x1 MIDI interface shows up in all MIDI compatible applications On a Mac the 0x1 interface will show up in all compatible applications and be visible in the Audio MIDI setup utility The single MIDI input will present to any MIDI com patible application the following MIDI message e Acontroller message tied to the crossfader
52. th 4 62 in 117 mm including knobs and connectors Weight 11 5 10 5 2 kg The d 2 Pro mounting slots are compatible with the Odyssey Battle Bridge This consists of two L brackets which bolt to the d 2 Pro and allow you to fit it securely between two turntable cases See www odysseygear com for more details 15 49 in 595 14 79 in 576 mm 2 40 00 254 mm LOUD Technologies Inc is always striving to improve our prod ucts by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods Therefore we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold ers and are hereby acknowledged We cannot comment on the 4 2 Pro s ability or inability to open a pathway to M31 the Great Andromeda Galaxy All reports that our entire engineering team disappeared for three weeks and came back with weird suntans and a Llama like animal called Pierre that writes owner s manuals are probably highly exaggerated 2007 LOUD Technologies Inc Rights Reserved 22 d 2 Pro DJ Production Console
53. tly purchase this product within the applicable warranty period A copy of the original sales receipt is required to obtain warranty repairs J This is your sole warranty LOUD Technologies does not authorize any third party including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability on behalf of LOUD Technologies or to make any warranty for LOUD Technologies Inc K THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS AND IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED MACKIE DEALER UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MACKIE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental special or consequential damages or a limitation on how long warranties last so some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty provides specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Owner s Manual MACKI E e 16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinv
54. trip Please werty that your Mache d Pro is NOT yet physically connected to your computer We wil tell you when to During eet aho yn he boid thee esie has not passed Windows Logo Testing Do not be alarmed there 6 nothing wrong with your system or this software changes e fee for th service and ee hack they Prom enough moray ard you deem to more of yours Wien you get the above waning cd CONTINUE ANTWAY to proceed Oh Continue to proceed wth the installer or to the ird sion 9 28 due ELM 7 You may get a warning about running the 8 installer because it hasn t passed Windows Logo testing It s okay We ve tested it and it is compatible with Windows XP Click Continue Anyway Software Installation A The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows xP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue nyway STOP Installation Now it is time to connect your d 2 Pro FireWire connection to your computer Follow the in structions and then click Next Please plug
55. u FireWire inputs selected at both channels and at unity Better than 82 dB Maximum Input Levels rated at 1 THD Mic input preamp gain at minimum 9 5 dBu Line CD inputs preamp gain 0 dB 22 5 dBu Aux input 22 5 dBu Phono input 185 mV 1kHz Input Output Characteristics Input gain control range Mic input 3 dB to 50 dB 10 dB fixed gain effective range 13 dB to 60 dB PGM input Off to 13 dB Aux return Off to 13 dB Output gain control range Main output Off to 12 dB Aux output Off to 12 dB Booth output Off to 0 dB Equalization Mic channel Low Mid High PGM channel Low Mid High FireWire 15 dB 80 Hz 15 dB 2 5 kHz 15 dB 12 kHz 10 dB 300 Hz 10 inf dB 1 kHz 10 dB 4 kHz Sample rates available Buffer Size Resolution VU Meters 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz and 96 kHz Adjustable from 2 ms to 20 mS in steps of 1 ms 24 bit 12 segment pre fader PGM meters 12 segment pre fader main mix meters OL 20 15 10 6 3 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 Mic input signal present LED sensitivity 20 dBu Mic input overload LED 18 dBu AC Power Requirements Power consumption 25 watts Universal AC Power Supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz continued Owner s Manual m Physical Dimensions and Weight Height 15 49 in 393 mm including knobs and connectors Width 10 00 11 254 mm Dep
56. um 30 program s signal is muted at the outputs and FX REVERSE 9 V E sends The other position is a momentary version of the latched position in other words it won t stay there when you let go of it and allows the signal to pass as long as the switch is held down Let go of the switch and the signal is muted again This lets you quickly use the transform switch for stutter effects If you prefer you can rotate the transform switch 45 or 90 so the switch moves diagonally or horizontally in stead of vertically See Appendix D on page 24 for more information Note If this switch is in the center position the program can still be heard and cued in the headphones if the pgm main switch 39 is up 42 PROGRAM FADER This controls the volume for the pgm signal being sent to the main mix bus The characteristics of how the fader affects the audio signal are determined by the cor responding front panel contour control 48 and reverse switch 49 E These faders have a very light touch and are designed to last the lifetime of the 4 2 Pro No audio passes through these faders Rather they send a control voltage to a pair of VCAs voltage controlled amplifiers that determine the gain of the signal This is a very good thing by the way as the audio will not be affected by any scratchy electrical con tacts and the design allows for customizing the fader action using the contou
57. ut level at the booth outputs 8 34 STEREO MONO With this switch up the booth outputs 8 provide a stereo left and right output of the main mix Push the switch in to combine the left and right signals to mono if you only have one booth monitor speaker 35 FX SEND LEVEL This knob controls the amount of signal being sent to FX send outputs 6 Adjust this knob to provide an appropriate input signal level to your external effects processor or whatever you have connected to the FX sends It ranges from off to 13 dB at maximum Note The FX sends are affected by the transform switches 41 so if you mute a pgm channel with the transform switch the FX send for that pgm channel is muted as well 36 FX RETURN LEVEL This adjusts the signal level coming from your exter nal effects processor via the FX return jacks 7 Use it to adjust the processed signal going to the main mix bus It ranges from off to 13 dB at maximum 37 FIREWIRE FX RETURN Press this in if the FX return comes from your com puter via FireWire For example a processed wet audio signal to add to the main mix d 2 Pro DJ Production Console Leave it pressed out if the wet return signals come into the FX return jacks 7 from an external processor 38 PHONES LEVEL This controls the volume of the phones output from off to maximum gain Turn it to off before connecting and putting on headphones Increase it slowly to a safe
58. when you move the pgm 1 or pgm 2 faders up the volume will now decrease With the crossfader reverse switch on when you move the crossfader left to right pgm 2 will fade into pgm 1 This is sometimes called a hamster switch Note These switches and the contour controls do not affect the meters just the faders 50 Headphones Jack This is where you plug in your stereo headphones It is a 1 4 TRS stereo jack If you have the pgm main switch 39 up you can listen to the pgm 1 or pgm 2 signals or a mix of both determined by setting the pgm source slider 40 The signals are taken just after the bal controls 31 but before the program faders 42 If you have the pgm main switch 39 down you can listen to the main mix signals taken just before the main level control 32 The headphone volume is controlled by the phones level control 38 and the position of the pgm source crossfader 40 if you are listening to pgm 1 or pgm 2 y gt Warning The headphone amp is designed to drive any standard headphones to a very loud level We re not kidding It can cause perma nent hearing damage Even intermediate levels may be painfully loud with some headphones Be careful 38 turned all the way down before connect ing headphones to the phones jack making any connections Keep it down until you ve put on the headphones Set the pgm source slider 40 if you are listening to pgm 1 or pgm 2 the
59. when the knob is turned to the kill position At the cen ter position the low EQ has no effect on the signal When all three EQ knobs are turned to the kill posi tion the signal is effectively muted and no signal passes through to the output 30 FX Press this switch in to send the program signal to the FX send outputs 6 This allows you to send the signal to an external effects processor or even provide a direct feed for the program signal to another mixer This switch will route the program signal to the FX send output connectors interrupting the signal to the main outputs If there is no effects processor connected to the FX send and returns then the program signal is muted 3l BAL This knob works like the balance control on a home stereo Turning the knob to the left turns down the right side and turning the knob to the right turns down the left side When the control is in the center the left and right sides are equally as loud assuming the left and right inputs are equal loudness Owner s Manual Control Section 32 MAIN LEVEL This knob adjusts the main output level at the main out XLRs 9 and to the RCA main outs 11 when the live re cord switch 12 is out Remember when the live record switch is pushed in the RCA main outs are not affected by the main level control OFF LEVEL PGM SOURCE 33 BOOTH LEVEL This knob adjusts the outp
60. witches on the next page 47 CROSSFADER The crossfader is used to fade between the two pgm signals in the main 2 outputs When the cross TT fader is all the way to d e 5 the left pgm 1 is heard meos the main outs When the crossfader is all the way to the right pgm 2 is heard When the crossfader knob is in the center the main outs get an even mix of pgm 1 and 2 The characteristics of how the crossfader affects the audio signal are determined by its corresponding con tour control 48 and the reverse switch 49 The crossfader is a high quality infinium con tact free optical digital fader designed to last the lifetime of the d 2 Pro with no degradation in quality You can adjust the tension of the fader movement to your specific taste by following these steps 1 Turn off the AC power and remove the power cord from the mixer 2 Movethe crossfader all the way to the left 3 Remove the fader cap knob by grasping it firmly and pulling straight up 4 Usea small slot head screwdriver to turn the screw located through the hole on the left side of the crossfader slot ell Rotate the screw clockwise to tighten the ten sion and rotate the screw counter clockwise to loosen the tension You might need a flashlight to make sure you are lined up on the screw 5 Replace the fade
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