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ONYX 1640
CAUTION
AVIS
15. This Onyx mixer has been designed with Class-I construction and must
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).
16. This Onyx mixer 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.
17. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is
applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
ATTENTION Le prsent appareil numrique nmet pas de bruits
radiolectriques dpassant las limites applicables aux appareils numriques de
class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le rglement sur le brouillage
radiolectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada.
18. 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. Governments
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 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 dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure 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.
Duration Per Day
In Hours
90
92
95
97
100
1.5
102
105
0.5
110
0.25 or less
115
Typical
Example
Duo in small club
Subway Train
Very loud classical music
Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines
Loudest parts at a rock concert
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Introduction................................................................................................................4
Getting Started..........................................................................................................5
Zero the Controls .......................................................................................................................................5
Connections.................................................................................................................................................5
Set the Levels ..............................................................................................................................................5
Instant Mixing.............................................................................................................................................5
Owners Manual
Table of Contents
Hookup Diagrams......................................................................................................6
Onyx 1640 Features.................................................................................................10
Channel Strips...........................................................................................................................................10
Control Room Matrix, Metering, and Phones.................................................................................. 13
TALKBACK Section...................................................................................................................................14
Auxiliary Section......................................................................................................................................17
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................20
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ONYX 1640
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 1640 professional compact mixing console. The Onyx Series of mixers are designed for the digital era and offer the newest
features and latest technologies for live sound reinforcement and analog or digital studio recording in a durable,
road-worthy package.
The Onyx 1640 is equipped with sixteen of our new
premium precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx mic
preamps. Mackie is renowned for the high-quality mic
preamps used in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pres are
better than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive
stand-alone mic preamplifiers.
Channels 1 and 2 feature high-impedance instrument/
line-level inputs so you can connect an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar directly into the mixer, eliminating
the need for an external direct box.
Each of the sixteen mono channels has individual
phantom power switches, low-cut filters, pre-EQ channel inserts, and an all new four-band EQ design with
sweepable mids and EQ bypass switch.
All sixteen channels have six Aux sends, Pan, Mute, Sub
Assign, Solo, 60 mm faders, and four signal level indicators.
A built-in Talkback mic with routing switches allows
you to communicate through the Aux Sends 1-4, Aux
Sends 5-6, Sub 1-4, or the Phones output.
All sixteen channels have balanced recording outputs
on two DB-25 connectors for multitrack recording. An
optional FireWire card provides all sixteen direct outputs
and the L-R Main Mix on a FireWire interface for streaming digital audio to a laptop for multitrack recording in a
live situation, or connecting to a DAW in a home studio.
Like our popular 1604-VLZ PRO, the Onyx 1640 has a
rotopod connector section. This allows the connector
panel to rotate so it faces up (all the connectors are on
the same surface as the knobs and faders), to the rear
(default mixer configuration), or toward the back (for
rack mounting, using the included rack ears).
Purchased at:
ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED
Date of purchase:
ONYX 1640
3.
4.
5.
1.
Turn down the channel GAIN, AUX, and Fader controls, and center the channel EQ and PAN controls.
6.
2.
3.
Instant Mixing
4.
2.
3.
Connections
If you already know how you want to connect the Onyx
1640, go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs
the way you want them. If you just want to get sound
through the mixer, follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
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Getting Started
ONYX 1640
Hookup Diagrams
This hookup diagram demonstrates how
you can do a live multitrack recording
using the RECORDING OUTs or the optional FireWire card.
Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar
2
3
4
3
4
8
9
CHANNEL INPUTS
7
8
9
10 10
Drum
Machine
Keyboard or other
line level input
11
12
2 10
CHANNEL INSERTS
Vocal Mics
11
In Mono Compressor
Out
3 11
4 12
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
5 13
6 14
7 15
8 16
AUX RETURNS
L
1
R
L
3
R
L
2
R
L
4
R
Multi Effect
Processor
12
1
13 13
15
16
AUX
SEND
14 14
15
3
4
5
16
Mono EQ
CNTRL ROOM
OUTPUTS
MAIN
OUT
SUB OUT
Headphones
MAIN
INSERTS
OUT
PHONES
In
(record)
MAIN
OUT
Mono EQ
L
R
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
L
R
RECORDING OUT
1-8
RECORDING OUT
9-16
Out
(play)
IN-TAPE-OUT
MONO
OUT
Stereo EQ
Stereo Power
Amplifier
FIREWIRE
(OPTION)
2 Channels
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
Digital Multitrack
Hard Disk Recorder
Laptop Computer
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Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar
2
3
4
CHANNEL INPUTS
4
5
7
8
9
10 10
Drum
Machine
11
Keyboard or other
line level input
12
In Mono Compressor
Out
2 10
CHANNEL INSERTS
11
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
3 11
4 12
5 13
6 14
7 15
8 16
AUX RETURNS
Vocal Mics
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Bass Guitar
L
1
R
L
3
R
L
2
R
L
4
R
Digital Delay
Multi Effect
Processor
12
1
13 13
15
16
2
3
AUX
SEND
14 14
15
4
5
16
CNTRL ROOM
OUTPUTS
MAIN
OUT
SUB OUT
MAIN
INSERTS
RECORDING OUT
1-8
RECORDING OUT
9-16
OUT
PHONES
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Control Room
MAIN
OUT
IN-TAPE-OUT
In
(record)
MONO
OUT
Out
(play)
L
R
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Studio
FIREWIRE
(OPTION)
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
Headphones
for Studio
SELECT
Digital Multitrack
Hard Disk Recorder
Headphone Distribution
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Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar
CHANNEL INPUTS
10 10
Drum
Machine
Keyboard or other
line level input
11
11
2 10
CHANNEL INSERTS
1
2
3 11
4 12
5 13
6 14
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
8 16
L
1
R
L
3
R
L
2
R
L
4
R
12
12
In Mono Compressor
Out
7 15
AUX RETURNS
Vocal Mics
Digital Delay
1
13 13
15
15
3
4
5
16
16
Multi Effect
Processor
AUX
SEND
14 14
L
R
CNTRL ROOM
OUTPUTS
MAIN
OUT
SUB OUT
MAIN
INSERTS
RECORDING OUT
1-8
RECORDING OUT
9-16
OUT
PHONES
Headphones
MAIN
OUT
IN-TAPE-OUT
MONO
OUT
6
L
L
R
L
R
FIREWIRE
(OPTION)
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Control Room
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Powered
Studio Monitors
for Studio
Audio I/O for Workstation
To Desktop
or
Laptop Computer
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Electric Guitar
CHANNEL INPUTS
10 10
Keyboard or other
line level input
11
Drum
Mics
12
In Mono Compressor
Out
2 10
CHANNEL INSERTS
Electric Guitar
Vocal Mics
11
3 11
4 12
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
5 13
6 14
Headphones
for Studio
7 15
8 16
AUX RETURNS
Bass Guitar
L
1
R
L
3
R
L
2
R
L
4
R
Headphone Distribution
Amp
12
1
13 13
15
16
AUX
SEND
14 14
15
3
4
5
16
CNTRL ROOM
OUTPUTS
MAIN
OUT
SUB OUT
MAIN
INSERTS
RECORDING OUT
1-8
Headphones
RECORDING OUT
9-16
OUT
PHONES
Submixer
for Drums
MAIN
OUT
IN-TAPE-OUT
In
(record)
MONO
OUT
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1202-VLZPRO
L
R
L
R
FIREWIRE
(OPTION)
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Control Room
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Studio
2 Channels
Laptop Computer
The optional FireWire card provides a digital direct output for each channel, as well as the L/R Mix.
Two tracks can be returned to the Onyx from the computer for playback monitoring in the Control
Room Outputs, or mixdown to two tracks at the TAPE OUT. The six AUX SENDS provide six separate mono headphone mixes to the talent.
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MIC
HI-Z
30
20
40
60
-20dB
+40dB
GAIN
OUT
IN
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
-15
+15
2k
FREQ
400
8k
-15
HIGH
FREQ
MID
+15
400
100
2k
LOW
-15
MID
+15
U
LOW
80Hz
-15
+15
1
AUX
SEND
1
OO
MAX
3
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
4
5
6
OO
MAX
PAN
L R
2. Low-Cut Switch
The Low-Cut switch, often referred to as a high-pass
filter, cuts bass frequencies below 75 Hz at a rate of 18 dB
per octave.
10
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
+15
MAX
2
OO
+10
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+10
+5
0
5
10
15
20Hz
100Hz
1kHz
10kHz 20kHz
4. GAIN Control
If you havent already, please read Set the Levels on
page 5.
The GAIN control adjusts the input sensitivity of the mic
and line inputs. This allows the signal from the outside
world to be adjusted to optimal internal operating levels.
If the signal is plugged into the XLR jack, there is 0 dB
of gain (unity gain) with the knob turned all the way
down, ramping up to 60 dB of gain fully up.
When connected to the 1/4" jack, there is 20 dB of
attenuation all the way down, and 40 dB of gain fully up,
with a U (unity gain) mark at about 10:00.
5. EQ IN/OUT Switch
6. HIGH EQ
This control gives you +15
up to 15 dB boost or cut at +10
12 kHz, and it is also flat +5
at the center detent. Use 0
it to add sizzle to cymbals, 5
10
and an overall sense of
15
transparency or edge to
20
100
the keyboards, vocals, guiHigh EQ
tar, and bacon frying. Turn
it down a little to reduce
sibilance, or to hide tape hiss.
Hz
1kHz
10kHz 20kHz
7. HIGH MID EQ
+15
Short for midrange,
this knob provides 15 dB +10
+5
of boost or cut centered
0
at the frequency deter5
mined by its FREQ [9]
10
knob. Midrange EQ is
15
often thought of as the
20
100
1k
10k 20k
most dynamic because the High Mid EQ
frequencies that define any
particular sound are almost always found in this range.
The HIGH MID EQ range (400 Hz to 8 kHz) includes
the female vocal range as well as the fundamentals and
harmonics for many instruments.
Hz
This is a true hardware bypass of the Perkins EQ circuitry to insure that there is no coloration of the signal
if the EQ is not needed. When this button is out, the EQ
controls have no effect on the signal. You can use this
switch to make an A/B comparison between the EQd
signal and the signal without EQ.
Hz
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Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
8. LOW MID EQ
+15
This is a second mid+10
range EQ control that provides 15 dB of boost or cut +5
centered at the frequency 0
5
determined by its FREQ
knob. It extends down to 10
15
100 Hz, which includes
20
100
the male vocal range and Low Mid EQ
the fundamentals of some
lower instruments (guitar, lower brass).
Hz
Hz
1kHz
10kHz 20kHz
9. FREQ
This knob ranges from +15
+10
100 Hz to 2 kHz for the
+5
LOW MID EQ, and 400
Hz to 8 kHz for the HIGH 0
MID EQ. This determines 5
the center frequency for 10
15
the EQ filter, and allows
20
100
1k
10k 20k
you to zero in on the
Mid EQ Freq Sweep
precise narrow band of
frequencies you want to have affected by the LOW MID
and HIGH MID EQ.
Hz
Hz
Hz
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Hz
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10. LOW EQ
13. MUTE
+15
+10
+5
0
5
10
15
20Hz
100Hz
1kHz
10kHz 20kHz
Low EQ
GAIN
OUT
IN
EQ
HIGH
12kHz
-15
+15
2k
FREQ
400
HIGH
MID
+15
400
FREQ
100
2k
LOW
-15
MID
+15
U
LOW
80Hz
-15
8k
-15
+15
1
AUX
SEND
1
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
2
3
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
4
5
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
6
PAN
L R
1
MUTE
OL
+10
These six knobs tap a portion of each channels signal out to either an effects processor or
for stage monitoring. The AUX Send levels are
controlled by the channels AUX 1-6 knobs, and
by the AUX MASTER 1-6 knobs.
These are more than just effects and monitor
sends. They can be used to generate separate
mixes for recording, for another zone, or mixminuses for broadcast or conference rooms.
12. PAN
PAN adjusts the amount of channel signal sent
to the left versus the right outputs.
With the PAN knob hard left, the signal feeds
the MAIN LEFT, SUB 1, or SUB 3 buses, depending on the setting of the ASSIGN switches.
With the knob hard right, the signal feeds the
MAIN RIGHT, SUB 2, or SUB 4 buses.
Constant Loudness: The
Onyx 1640s PAN control
employs a design called
Constant Loudness. If you
have a channel panned hard
left (or right) and then pan
to the center, the signal is attenuated about 3
dB to maintain the same apparent loudness.
Otherwise, it would make the sound appear
much louder when panned center.
-20
SUB
ASSIGN
1-2
3-4
MAIN
MIX
With the PAN knob [12] at the center detent, the left
and right sides receive equal signal levels (MAIN MIX
L-R, SUB 1-2, and SUB 3-4). To feed only one side or the
other, turn the PAN knob accordingly.
SOLO
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CONTROL
ROOM/
PHONES
SOURCE
MAIN MIX
TAPE
SUB 1-2
SUB 3-4
FIREWIRE
(OPTION)
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
OO
MAX
CONTROL
ROOM
OO
MAX
PHONES
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TALKBACK Section
The talkback feature allows the engineer to communicate with the talent either through the PHONES output
[30], the AUX 1-4 outputs [62], the AUX 5-6 outputs,
or the SUB 1-4 outputs [60]. A talkback microphone is
built into the Onyx 1640, or you have the option of connecting an external microphone at the TALKBACK MIC
XLR [51] connector on the rear panel, which may be
preferable in live or noisy situations.
LAMP
12V
0.5A
w / P E R K I N S EQ & F I R E W I R E O P T I O N
CONTROL
ROOM/
PHONES
SOURCE
TAPE IN
OO
PHONES
MAX
LEFT RIGHT
TAPE TO
MAIN MIX
MAIN MIX
0dB=0dBu
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CLIP
10
TALKBACK
SUB 1-2
2
SUB 3-4
OO
LEVEL
SET
MAX
LEVEL
10
20
FIREWIRE
(OPTION)
30
EXTERNAL
MIC
OO
OO
DESTINATION
AUX
1-4
AUX
5-6
SUB
1-4
C/R
PHONES
RUDE
SOLO
MAX
CONTROL
ROOM
OO
MAX
SOLO
LEVEL
PFL
AFL
MAX
PHONES
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MIC
ASSIGN TO
MAIN MIX
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TAPE
TALKBACK
SOLO MODE
27. DESTINATION
Push in the CR/PHONES switch to route the talkback
signal to the PHONES [30] output. Use this to communicate with the talent in the studio through the headphones during a recording session. When the talkback
circuit is activated (by pushing the TALKBACK [28]
switch) and the CR/PHONES switch is in, the CONTROL
ROOM outputs are attenuated by 20 dB to allow the
engineers voice to come through loud and clear.
Push in the AUX 1-4 switch to route the talkback
signal to the AUX 1 through 4 outputs [62]. Use this to
communicate with the musicians on-stage through their
monitors during a live performance, or to studio musicians through a headphone distribution system.
Push in the AUX 5-6 switch to route the talkback
signal to the AUX 5 and 6 outputs. This splits up the
talkback signal in the AUX SENDS so you can talk to
one group without the other group hearing (e.g., Yeah, I
know the drummer sucks. Were firing him on Monday!)
Push in the SUB 1-4 switch to route the talkback
signal to the SUB 1-4 OUTs [60].
By the way, it is okay to have any combination, or
all, of the destination switches pushed in at the same
time. The talkback signal will be routed to all the
destinations. But if you dont have any of the destina-
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30. PHONES
This is where you plug in your stereo headphones. It is a
1/4" TRS stereo jack and provides the same signal that is
routed to the CONTROL ROOM outputs [59], as determined
by the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES SOURCE matrix [18].
The volume is controlled with the PHONES knob [21].
WARNING: The headphone amp is
designed to drive any standard headphones to a very loud level. Were
not kidding! It can cause permanent
hearing damage. Even intermediate
levels may be painfully loud with some headphones.
BE CAREFUL! Always start with the PHONES level
turned all the way down before connecting headphones
to the PHONES jack. Keep it down until youve put on
the headphones. Then turn it up slowly. Why? Always
remember: Engineers who fry their ears, find themselves with short careers.
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PHONES
LEFT RIGHT
0dB=0dBu
28
CLIP
10
7
4
2
0
2
LEVEL
SET
7
10
20
30
OO
MAX
SOLO
LEVEL
PFL
AFL
SOLO MODE
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AUX MASTERS
AUX
SENDS
AUX
RETURNS
PRE
POST
MON
OO
+15
SOLO
OO
OO
+15
SOLO
OO
+10
OO
+10
TO AUX 6
PRE
POST
OO
+15
MON
SOLO
OO
+15
+10
OO
+15
SOLO
PRE
POST
CR/
PHONES
ONLY
SUBS
1-2
3-4
MON
OO
+15
SOLO
ASSIGN
MAIN MIX
EQ
OO
MAIN
SUBS
PRE
POST
PAN
MON
SOLO
SEND
TO
+10
MON
FADER
OO
PRE
POST
EQ
IN/OUT
+10
INSERT
OO
PRE
POST
LOW CUT
+10
TO AUX 5
MON
GAIN
EFX
TO
MON
INPUT
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Auxiliary Section
SUB ASSIGN
MUTE
SUB 1-2
SUB 3-4
AUX SEND 1
"POST" SIGNAL
"PRE" SIGNAL
MASTER SECTION
AUX SEND 2
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AUX
RETURNS
PRE
POST
MON
OO
+15
OO
SOLO
EFX
TO
MON
+10
OO
+10
TO AUX 5
PRE
POST
MON
OO
+15
OO
SOLO
+10
OO
+10
TO AUX 6
PRE
POST
OO
+15
MON
OO
SOLO
SEND
TO
+10
PRE
POST
OO
+15
OO
SOLO
MAIN
SUBS
MON
+10
PRE
POST
MON
OO
+15
SOLO
PRE
POST
SUBS
CR/
PHONES
ONLY
1-2
3-4
Signals passing through the AUX RETURN level controls proceed directly to the MAIN MIX bus where they
are combined with the other channels just before the
MAIN MIX fader [38].
MON
OO
+15
SOLO
SUB ASSIGN
L
MAIN MIX
L
MAIN MIX
SUB
1
SUB
2
L
MAIN MIX
SUB
3
L
MAIN MIX
POWER
MAIN
MIX
SUB
4
10
dB
5
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
OO
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Rear Panel
sleeve
LINE
INSERT
15
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
14
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
13
LINE
MIC
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
+48V
11
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
TALKBACK
MIC
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
YX MIC PR
ON
E
CAUTION
12
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
INSERT
MAIN OUTS
RIGHT
YX MIC PR
ON
E
LINE
MAIN
OUTPUT
LEVEL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
MAIN
INSERT
L
R
MONO
INSERT
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
YX MIC PR
ON
E
C-R OUT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
YX MIC PR
ON
E
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
SUB OUT
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
INSERT
INSERT
HI-Z
MIC
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
HI-Z
BAL
UNBAL
YX MIC PR
ON
E
AUX RETURN
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
R
R
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
TAPE
TAPE
INPUT OUTPUT
INSERT
LINE
LINE
INSERT
BAL
UNBAL
MAIN OUT
+4dB
MIC
LEFT
10
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
ring
RETURN from processor
16
tip
(TRS plug)
INSERT
SEND to processor
ring
tip
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
AUX SEND
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
MANUFACTURING DATE
OO
BALANCED
BAL/UNBAL
+6
(TIP=SEND
RING=RETURN)
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
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Note: You can safely plug this output into a microphone input that provides 48 V phantom power.
MONO PLUG
Channel Insert jack
STEREO
PLUG
Channel Insert jack
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INSERT
16
LINE
INSERT
15
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
14
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
12
LINE
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
+48V
11
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
TALKBACK
MIC
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
13
MAIN OUTS
RIGHT
YX MIC PR
ON
E
LINE
MAIN
OUTPUT
LEVEL
LINE
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
YX MIC PR
ON
E
L
R
MONO
INSERT
MIC
INSERT
YX MIC PR
ON
E
C-R OUT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
HI-Z
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
HI-Z
BAL
UNBAL
YX MIC PR
ON
E
AUX RETURN
INSERT
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
SUB OUT
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
INSERT
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
R
R
LINE
BAL
UNBAL
TAPE
TAPE
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
MAIN
INSERT
INSERT
BAL
UNBAL
WARNING:
INSERT
BAL
UNBAL
MAIN OUT
+4dB
MIC
LEFT
10
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
INSERT
BAL
UNBAL
MIC
YX MIC PR
ON
E
AUX SEND
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
MANUFACTURING DATE
OO
BALANCED
BAL/UNBAL
+6
(TIP=SEND
RING=RETURN)
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA , USA MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE COPYRIGHT 2004 THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.: "MACKIE", "ONYX", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129
POWER
ON
~100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz 80W
1-8
RECORDING OUTS
POST GAIN PRE INSERT
9-16
OPTION CARD
(BALANCED)
(BALANCED)
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Troubleshooting
Bad Output
No Power
Is the POWER LED [44] on the front panel illuminated? If not, make sure the AC outlet is live.
Bad Sound
Noise/Hum
Bad Channel
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7.
MACKIE
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
2.
3.
Keep this owners manual and the detachable linecord. We dont need them to repair the mixer.
4.
5.
6.
8.
Well try to fix the mixer within three to five business days. Ask Tech Support for the latest turnaround times when you call for your RA number.
The mixer must be packaged in its original packing
box, and must have the RA number on the box.
Once its repaired, well ship it back the same way
in which it was received. This paragraph does not
necessarily apply to non-warranty repair.
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Repair
Note: You must have a sales receipt from an Authorized Mackie Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair.
Need Help?
You can reach a technical support representative
Monday through Friday
from 7 AM to 5 PM PST at:
1-800-898-3211
After hours, visit www.mackie.com and click Support,
or email us at: techmail@mackie.com
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Appendix B: Connections
XLR Connectors
Channels 1-16 use 3-pin female XLR connectors on the
MIC inputs. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society).
2
SHIELD
HOT
COLD
SHIELD
SLEEVE
SLEEVE
TIP
TIP
COLD 3
HOT
1
3
TIP
2
SHIELD
SLEEVE
COLD
2
HOT
Balanced Mono
RING SLEEVE
TIP
TIP SLEEVE
TIP
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on the various pieces of
equipment. This usually will not be a problem in making
connections.
Stereo Headphones
RING SLEEVE
TIP
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
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Unbalancing a Line
When connecting a balanced output to an unbalanced input, be sure the signal high (hot) connections are wired to each other, and that the balanced
signal low (cold) goes to the ground (earth)
connection at the unbalanced input. In most cases,
the balanced ground (earth) will also be connected
to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. If
there are ground-loop problems, this connection
may be left disconnected at the balanced end.
When connecting an unbalanced output to a balanced input, be sure that the signal high (hot)
connections are wired to each other. The unbalanced ground (earth) connection should be wired
to the low (cold) and the ground (earth) connections of the balanced input. If there are ground-loop
problems, try disconnecting the unbalanced ground
(earth) connection from the balanced input ground
(earth) connection, leaving the unbalanced ground
connected to the balanced input low (cold) connection only.
tip
SEND to processor
ring
sleeve
(TRS plug)
tip
ring
RETURN from processor
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MONO PLUG
Channel Insert jack
MONO PLUG
Channel Insert jack
STEREO
PLUG
Channel Insert jack
Mults and Ys
A mult or Y connector allows you to route one output
to two or more inputs by simply providing parallel wiring connections. You can make Ys and mults for the
outputs of both unbalanced and balanced circuits.
Remember: Only mult or Y an
output into several inputs. If you need
to combine several outputs into one
input, you must use a mixer, not a
mult or a Y.
Y-Cord Splitter
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Ch16
Ch16
Ch15
Ch14
Ch14
Ch 13
Ch 12
Ch 12
Ch 11
Ch 10
Ch 10
Ch 9
Pin 14
Pin 15
Pin 16
Pin 17
Pin 18
Pin 19
Pin 20
Pin 21
Pin 22
Pin 23
Pin 24
Pin 25
+
shield
+
shield
+
shield
+
shield
REC OUTS
9-16
Ch 8
Ch 8
Ch 7
Ch 6
Ch 6
Ch 5
Ch 4
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 2
Ch 1
REC OUTS
1-8
+
shield
+
shield
+
shield
+
shield
N/C
Signal
Description
REC OUTS
9-16
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
Pin 6
Pin 7
Pin 8
Pin 9
Pin 10
Pin 11
Pin 12
Pin 13
REC OUTS
1-8
ONYX 1640
DB25 Connectors
Ch 8
Ch 7
Ch 7
Ch 6
Ch 5
Ch 5
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch16
Ch15
Ch15
Ch14
Ch 13
Ch 13
Ch 12
Ch 11
Ch 11
Ch 10
Ch 9
Ch 9
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
COLD
HOT
GROUND
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8
CH 9 CH 10 CH 11 CH 12 CH 13 CH 14 CH 15 CH 16
N/C
13 12 11 10 9
7 6
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Several companies make DB25-to-DB25 cables specifically for audio, with proper shielding to reduce crosstalk
and noise.
DB25 cables that break out to XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT
connectors for connecting to other mixers or audio gear
are also readily available. See your Mackie dealer for
details.
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Main:
+4 dBu
Aux Send:
+4 dBu
Control Room:
+4 dBu
Sub:
+4 dBu
Maximum Rated Output:
+21 dBu @ Main XLR and TRS outputs
Dynamic Range
>110 dB (Mic In to Main Out)
Noise Floor
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
93 dBu (ref. +4 dBu, Mic In to Main Out, Channel
and Main Mix levels at unity)
Equivalent Input Noise (E.I.N.), 20 Hz to 20 kHz Bandwidth,
150 source impedance
129.5 dBu @ +60 dB gain
Mic Output Noise:
Recording Output: 100 dBu (minimum gain)
Residual Output Noise:
Main Out: 102 dBu (Channel and Main Mix levels off)
Main Out: 88 dBu (Channel and Main Mix levels at
unity)
Crosstalk
Adjacent Inputs:
Input to Output:
< 95 dB @ 1 kHz
< 75 dB @ 1 kHz
Phantom Power
+48 VDC
Equalization
Mono Channel EQ:
High:
High Mid:
Low Mid:
Low:
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80 dB
80 dB
80 dB
86 dB
90 dB
90 dB
60 dB
60 dB
60 dB
66 dB
70 dB
70 dB
20 dB
20 dB
20 dB
20 dB
20 dB
20 dB
20 dB
22 dB
30 dB
30 dB
Input Impedance
15 dB @ 12 kHz
15 dB, sweepable from 400 Hz to 8 kHz
15 dB, sweepable from 100 Hz to 2 kHz
15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mic Input:
Inst Input:
Mono Channel Line Input:
Stereo Aux Returns:
Tape In:
2.4 k, balanced
1 M
30 k balanced;
15 k unbalanced
20 k balanced;
10 k unbalanced
20 k, unbalanced
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WEIGHT
29.7 lb/
13.5 kg
Main:
7.5 in/
191 mm
ONYX 1640
Output Impedance
17.4 in/442 mm
7.5 in/
191 mm
24.3 in/617 mm
14 rack spaces
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption: < 80 watts
Universal AC Power Supply:
100 VAC 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
19.0 in/483 mm
17.4 in/442 mm
10.0 in/253 mm
20.9 in/531 mm
12 rack spaces
Options
LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components,
and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to
change these specifications at any time without notice.
19.0 in/483 mm
6.7 in/
170 mm
28.4 in/723 mm
17 rack spaces
19.0 in/483 mm
2.0 in/
51 mm
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MACKIE
ONYX 1640
BLOCK DIAGRAM
(#040204_DF)
48V
Int TB Mic
Ext TB Mic
Tape In
Level
Mic
Hi-Z
Mic: 0 to +60 dB
Line: 20 to +40 dB
MID
HI
Talkback
4-Band EQ
Level
Off
Tape To Main Mix
MID
EQ Out
In
LO
Insert
L To CR/Phones
R Source
To Firewire Out
(optional)
HPF
Bypass
Low Cut
CD/Tape In
L
Internal
Talkback Mic
External
Aux Return 4
Aux Return 3
Aux Return 2
Ext TB
Recording Outs
Recording Outs
Aux Return 1
Ch 9-16
Ch 1-8
Hi-Z
Mic
Channels 1-2
48V
Line
Mic
Channels 3-16
Gain
Level
Level
Level
Level
Main
Subs
Pan
to Aux 5-6
to Aux 1-4
to Sub 1-4
Sub 3-4
Sub 1-2
Main Mix
Aux 6
Aux 5
Aux 4
Aux 3
Aux 2
Aux 1
to Main L/R
to CR/Phones
Sub 1-2
Sub 3-4
Return 2 to Aux 6
Return 1 to Aux 5
Solo
Aux
Sends
Assign
Off
On
Talkback Assign
to CR/Phones
Mute Fader
Level
PK
+10
0
-20
R Sum
L Sum
Pre
Post
Aux 2
Pre
Post
Aux 1
R AFL
PFL
Solo Sum
L AFL
L
R Main
Sub 1
Sub 2
Sub 3
Sub 4
Aux 1 (pre)
Aux 1 (post)
Aux 2 (pre)
Aux 2 (post)
Aux 3 (pre)
Aux 3 (post)
Aux 4 (pre)
Aux 4 (post)
Aux 5 (pre)
Aux 5 (post)
Aux 6 (pre)
Aux 6 (post)
Solo L (afl)
Solo R (afl)
Solo (pfl)
Solo Logic
CR In L
CR In R
Main L
R
Sub 1
Sub 2
Sub 3
Sub 4
Aux 1 (pre)
Aux 1 (post)
Aux 2 (pre)
Aux 2 (post)
Aux 3 (pre)
Aux 3 (post)
Aux 4 (pre)
Aux 4 (post)
Aux 5 (pre)
Aux 5 (post)
Aux 6 (pre)
Aux 6 (post)
Solo L (afl)
Solo R (afl)
Solo (pfl)
Solo Logic
CR In L
CR In R
48V
Sub 3-4
3
4
Aux 2 Sum
Aux 1 Sum
Sub 4 Sum
Sub 3 Sum
Sub 2 Sum
Sub 1 Sum
PFL
AFL
Sub 1-2
1
2
C/R
DIM
Meter
Sub 4 Level
Sub 3 Level
Sub 2 Level
Sub 1 Level
Aux 2 Solo
Aux 1 Solo
Aux 2 Level
Aux 1 Level
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To CR/Phones
Source
To CR/Phones
Source
From Channel
Recording Outs
Off
Firewire to C/R
Off
Assign To Main Mix
Solo Logic
C/R
R
C/R
L
RUDE
SOLO
LED
Solo
Level
CD/Tape
L
R
Main
C/R Source
R Insert
Main Mix
Fader
L Insert
Mono
Level
Phones
Level
Firewire
Outputs
Control
Room
Level
+4 dBu
Mic Level
1
Bal
Left
Bal
Right
(option)
Aux 6 Out
Aux 5 Out
Aux 4 Out
Aux 3 Out
Aux 2 Out
Aux 1 Out
Sub 4 Out
Sub 3 Out
Sub 2 Out
Sub 1 Out
Firewire I/O
Control Room
Out
Right
Left
Phones
Tape
Line
Main Out
Line
Tape
Mono Out
Aux 3-6
Identical
to
Aux 1-2
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1.
From the factory, the Pod section has the input and
output connections at the rear of the mixer. If you
rack mount it, this will take up 14 rack spaces. (Allow one or two extra rack spaces for making your
connections.)
1.
Phillips screwdriver.
2.
Procedure:
2.
3.
2.
3.
4.
Optional Bracket
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7.
8.
9.
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Tools Required:
One Phillips screwdriver.
Procedure:
1.
Turn off the mixer, and disconnect the power cord, and all
connecting cords.
2.
3.
Left
Bracket
Right
Bracket
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4.
Using only the new screws supplied, secure the rack ear
brackets to each side of the mixer as shown. Hand-tighten
the screws securely. The brackets are marked left and
right, so make sure they go on the correct side.
5.
6.
That's about it really. Take the rest of the day off you
have done well.
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