CFX Series MIXERS. CFX Series R E L A T E D P R O D U C T S 1 O F 8 P A G E S. CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers.

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1 CFX Series CFX SEIES -, 6-, and -Channel Mic/ine Mixers Introduction The CFX Series mixers are comprised of three compact mixers, each having a stereo graphic equalizer and digital effects built in. The EMAC -bit digital effects processor was custom designed by our digital engineers and rivals the sound of many high-quality outboard processors. ike all of Mackie Designs mixers, the mixers are designed for rugged, day-in and day-out road use. Their sturdy-yet-light steel monocoque construction houses rugged, double-sided SMT-plated fiberglass circuit boards, and mm faders with ultra-tight lip seals for keeping out dust and other contaminants. Impactresistant knobs are mounted so they ride just above the steel chassis they absorb impact without trouble. Furthermore, they re designed to last, thanks to co-molded potentiometers that do not get brittle and crack up. Metal stand-offs are used at regular intervals to mount thick fiberglass circuit boards inside the mixer. These are extremely flexible mixers, not only because of their multiple input/output configurations, but also because of their subgroups, 9-band graphic EQ, and built-in digital effects. The CFX has eight mic/line channels and two stereo line input channels, the CFX 6 has mic/line channels and two stereo line input channels, and the CFX has 6 mic/line channels and two stereo line input channels. All mic/line channels have unbalanced inserts. Each channel strip has one external and one internal/external effects send plus two aux sends, pan, mute, solo (), bus assigns, and mm log-taper fader. The mic/line channels also have input trim controls with individual Zero evel EDs, -band EQ with swept midrange, and 0 Hz low cut filters. Two separate stage monitor mixes can be created with their own effects levels. The is a true -bus mixer, with four sub bus faders and master ganged eft/ight fader. utputs include X and TS balanced/unbalanced main outputs, a 7 Hz low-pass subwoofer X output, extra TS (continued on page ) E A T E D P D C T S SM Active oudspeaker, S Three-way Active oudspeaker, SWA and SWA 80 Active Subwoofers, M 800, M 0, M 0i, M 0 Power Amplifiers, C0 oudspeaker, and S0 oudspeaker. MIXES Features High headroom mic preamps CFX channels (8 mic/line mono, stereo line) CFX 6 channels ( mic/line mono, stereo line) CFX channels (6 mic/line mono, stereo line) -bit EMAC digital effects External and internal EFX sends EFX to Monitor control 9-band stereo graphic equalizer Inserts on all mic channels and main mix True -bus design with direct sub outs and / assign Pre/Post aux sends and internal/external FX level sends -band EQ with swept mid (0 Hz to 8 khz) on mic/line -band EQ on stereo line channels Pan, Mute, solo on each channel 0 Hz low-cut filters on all mic/line channels Subwoofer output from built-in 8 db/octave, 7 Hz crossover Break switch mutes all channels Headphone output with level control Tape/CD inputs with level control assignable to Main Mix via Break switch ogarithmic taper mm faders 8 V phantom power V BNC lamp jack Applications ive sound mixing for churches, clubs, schools, conference centers, tradeshows, presentations Keyboard, drum machine, and DJ mixing A/V presentations, multimedia F 8 P A G E S

2 MIXES Specifications Frequency esponse: Hz to khz +0, db Distortion: THD and SMPTE IMD; Hz to khz Mic Input to Main utput < + dbu output Noise: Hz to khz ( hms source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) 7 db esidual utput Noise Main, Monitor, & Effects outputs Channel & Master levels off 9 db Common Mode ejection atio khz, 0 db db Crosstalk: Adjacent Inputs or Input to utput 90 khz Fader ff 90 khz Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute 80 khz Input evel Trim Control ange: Phantom Power: +6 to db CFX SEIES -, 6-, and -Channel Mic/ine Mixers +8 VDC Equalization ow Cut: 0 Hz, 8 db/octave Mono Channel EQ: High + khz Mid + 0 Hz to 8 khz ow + 80 Hz Stereo Channel EQ: High + khz High Mid + 0 Hz to khz ow Mid + 0 Hz ow + 80 Hz Graphic EQ: (9 bands): + db, Q=. IS octave 6 Hz, Hz, Hz, 0 Hz, k, k, k, 8k, 6 khz Mixer ated utput: Main, Sub, Aux, & EFX Maximum ated utput Maximum Input evels: Mic input, +6 db ine input, db Insert eturn, Stereo ine Input, Tape Input, and Effects eturn + db + db +8 dbu +8 dbu + dbu Maximum Voltage Gain: Mic Input to Insert utput db Tape utput 66 db Sub utput 66 db Main utput 76 db Aux Send 7 db ine Input to Insert utput db Tape utput 6 db Sub utput 6 db Main utput 6 db Aux Send db Stereo ine Input to Tape utput db Sub utput db Main utput db Aux Send db Tape Input to Main utput db Effects eturn to Main utput db Input Impedance Mic Input: kω, balanced ine Input: kω, balanced Insert eturn, Stereo ine Input, Tape Input, and Effects eturns: kω, unbalanced utput Impedance Main utput, Insert utput, Tape utput, Sub utput, and Effects Sends: Ω Digital Effects esolution: -bit EMAC processing, -channel Number of Presets: 6 Parameters: controllable Channel evel Set ED (Sensitivity): 0 dbu (normal operating level) V Meters Main / Segments: Clip, +, +7, +, +, 0,,, 7,,, Physical Dimensions: CFX Height Width Depth verall Depth Weight CFX 6 Height Width Depth verall Depth Weight CFX Height Width Depth verall Depth Weight.6" (7 mm) 7." (7 mm).7" (99 mm).0" (7 mm) 7.8 lbs. (8. kg).6" (7 mm)." ( mm).7" (99 mm).0" (7 mm).0 lbs. (9. kg).6" (7 mm).6" (6 mm).7" (99 mm).0" (7 mm). lbs. (.0 kg) F 8 P A G E S

3 Dimensions CFX SEIES -, 6-, and -Channel Mic/ine Mixers 7."/7mm."/ mm.6"/6mm.0"/7mm 6."/mm.7"/99mm.6"/7mm."/mm (continued from page ) tility outputs that are independent of the master gain control, and tape and sub bus outputs. The EMAC Digital Effects section includes four controls at the top. EFX regulates the signal level being sent to the EMAC effects processor from an individual channels strip s EFX aux send. The overall level is monitored by the CIP ED to prevent overload. T MIX controls the amount of effects sent to your main mix. The two EFFECTS T MNIT knobs let you add effects to stage monitor mixes independently of the EFX levels added to the main mix. Below the level controls is the preset selector for picking which effect you want. The characteristics of these presets can be changed with the TIME/ATE and DAMPING/DEPTH knobs. Between these controls are a BYPASS SWITCH and an EFX WIDE control. Wide adds psychoacoustic width or depth to all effects except delay and phaser. The Stereo Graphic Equalizer is nine bands with + db of gain and centers at 6 Hz, Hz, Hz, 0 Hz, khz, khz, khz, 8 khz, and 6 khz. This EQ is exceptionally low-noise, low-distortion, and free of phase distortion. Trim Controls have db of mic gain, + db of line-level gain, and a full db of attenuation to pad hot signals. Each channel also includes a Zero evel Set ED for easy level setting. All mic channels have a 0 Hz low cut filter to reduce stage vibration, mic stand rumble, and wind noise. Each channel includes a Pre-Fader Solo switch. Channel EQs are as follows: khz shelving HIGH frequency EQ, sweepable peaking Midrange EQ (only on mono input channels), with a 0 Hz to 8 khz bandwidth. Stereo channels employ a -stage fixed-frequency MID EQ, HI-MID is centered at khz; W-MID is centered at 0 Hz; and a W EQ that is shelved at 80 Hz. og-taper mm faders deliver a consistent fade throughout the fader s throw. These faders have a co-polymer membrane that provides a continuously sealed barrier against dust and liquids without interfering with fader travel. Similarly, the fader s longwearing contact material (first designed for use in exterior automotive sensors) means longer fader life and improved resistance to the elements. The mixers are designed for continuous, hassle-free use in any sound reinforcement installation. And they re packed with useful features and practical routing capabilities. Simply stated, these mixers offer more features, more peace of mind, and more possibilities than any other mixers in their class. And they're Mackies. F 8 P A G E S

4 Block Diagram CFX SEIES -, 6-, and -Channel Mic/ine Mixers TIM EVE SET W CT 0 Hz HPF MIC/ MN CHANNES MID MID HI K K STEE CHANNES TIM MID MID HI K K EFX SEND EFX SEND EFX SEECT MID FEQ HI 80 K MTE STEE EFX ETN STEE EFX ETN PAN - FADE - PE-P0ST PAN PE/PST EFX T MIX AX AX EFX EFX - - AX AX EFX EFX T EFX T AX EFX T AX T AX SEND AX SEND STEE EFX ETN STEE EFX ETN SB T EFX ETN TAPE T BEAK TAPE IN TAPE EVE TAPE IN BEAK TAPE T SIGNA T PHNES DE IGHT FF CNT (ACTIVE W) N 6 0 K K K 8K 6K EVE EVE 6 0K K K 8K 6K TIITY EVE PHNES EVE SIGNA T METE T SBWFE T T TIITY T TIITY T PHNES EFX EFX AX AX CNT SB SB SB SB +8 VDC PHANTM PWE EFX EVE SET TIME/ATE DAMPING/DEPTH EFX WIDE EMAC DSP MACKIE DESIGNS CFX SEIES BCK DIAGAM (#699CJM/DF) EFX BYPASS EFX BYPASS + VDC MTE EFX FT SWITCH EFX SEND AX SEND AX SEND EFX SEND SB T SB T SB T FM EFX T MIX + VDC FF CNT (ACTIVE W) N 7 Hz PF F 8 P A G E S

5 CFX SEIES -, 6-, and -Channel Mic/ine Mixers MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 STEE EFX ET N EFX SEND TAPE TAPE INPT TPT T T AMP V 0.A EFX BA/NBA BA/NBA BA/NBA BA/NBA BA/NBA BA/NBA BA/NBA BA/NBA (MN) 9 (MN) FT SWITCH S TIITY T AX SEND SB T 7Hz SB T PHNES MASTE SEND AX K K K 8K 6 6K STEE GAPHIC EQ CFX MIXE CHANNE CMPACT INTEGATED IVE SND MIXE CSTM -BIT PECISIN PHANTM PWE 8v STATS + EFX SEND T MIX + AX EFFECTS T MNIT EFX CIP W z EVESE GATED CATHEDA G. HA MD. HA AY AY AY AY S TAP BEAK E 0 0 EVEBS TIME DEAYS DAMPING ATE SB CHS/FANGE/PHASE SB DEPTH SB + TIITY T EVE SB DE 0dB=0dBu STEE MIX F 8 P A G E S

6 CFX SEIES -Channel ear Panel CFX SEIES -, 6-, and -Channel Mic/ine Mixers PWE V, Hz,.8A FSE.A, V SW CFX MIXE CHANNE CMPACT INTEGATED IVE SND MIXE MN PG STEE PG A THE WAY IN T TIP T T EFFECTS DEVICE THE "SECND CICK" ING ETN FM EFFECTS DIECT T WITH SIGNA F SE AS AN EFFECTS P INTEPTIN T MASTE (TIP = SEND, ING = ETN) PTINA SES F S CATIN ISK F EECTIC SHCK D NT PEN EPACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FSE AND ATING. DISCNNECT SPPY CD BEFE CHANGING FSE WANING: T EDCE THE ISK F FIE EECTIC SHCK, D NT EXPSE THIS EQIPMENT T AIN MISTE. D NT EMVE CVE. N SE SEVICEABE PATS INSIDE. EFE SEVICING T QAIFIED PESNNE. AVIS: ISQE DE CHC EECTIQE NE PAS VI TIISE N FSIBE DE ECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE. DEBANCHE AVANT DE EMPACE E FSIBE SEIA NMBE MANFA AC CTING DA AT E CNCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANFACTED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC WDINVIE WA SA MADE IN SA FABIQE A SA CPY 998 THE FWING AE TADEMAKS EGISTEED TADEMAKS F MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "EMAC", AND THE "NNING MAN" FIGE PATENT PENDIN G 6 F 8 P A G E S

7 Architects and Engineers Specifications. GENEA CNFIGATIN. The CFX mixer shall accommodate 8 microphone signals: mono channels -8; line signals: mono channels -8, and stereo channels 9-. The CFX 6 mixer shall accommodate microphone signals: mono channels -; 6 line signals: mono channels -, and stereo channels -6. The CFX mixer shall accommodate 6 microphone signals: mono channels -6; line signals: mono channels -6, and stereo channels 7-. The mixers shall have stereo pairs of Aux eturn inputs, a Send/ eturn channel Insert for each mic/line channel, stereo pairs of Main Mix outputs, stereo pair of CA-type Tape Inputs, stereo pair of CA-type Tape utputs, stereo pair of tility outputs, Aux Send outputs, Submaster outputs, and stereo headphone output. The mixers shall be fitted with rocker-type Power switch, one -pin power receptacle, BNC socket providing VDC for fitting an external lamp (not included), EFX Bypass footswitch jack, and shall be entirely self contained.. MIXE INPTS. MN CHANNES: Each monaural input channel shall have an electronically balanced microphone-level input using X--F-type connectors, accepting nominal microphone levels between dbu and + dbu via rotary Trim controls. 8 V phantom power shall be available via a globally-controlled switch. Each monaural input channel shall also have an electronically balanced line level input, accepting a nominal line-level of between dbv and + dbu, using /" TS phone jacks. In addition, each monaural input channel shall include an unbalanced insert connection using /" TS phone jacks (tip=send, ring=return, sleeve=ground), delivering and accepting nominal levels from dbv to + dbu. Each stereo input channel shall have left and right electronically balanced line-level inputs, accepting nominal levels from dbv to + dbu. These jacks shall be fitted with internal switching contacts to accommodate monaural configuration. THE INPTS: Each mixer shall include bal/unbal Aux eturn inputs, forming two stereo pairs, using /" TS phone jacks and accepting nominal levels from dbv to + dbu. The mixer shall include stereo pair of Tape In jacks, using unbalanced CA-type phono jacks, accepting nominal levels from dbv to + dbu.. MIXE TPTS. TPTS: The mixer s Main utput stereo pairs shall be fitted in three ways: sing X--M-type connectors with a maximum output of + dbu; using bal/unbal /" TS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from dbv to + dbu; and using unbalanced CA-type phono jacks (labeled TAPE T) delivering nominal levels from dbv to + dbu. 7 F 8 P A G E S CFX SEIES -, 6-, and -Channel Mic/ine Mixers THE TPTS: Each mixer shall include Subwoofer utput using an X--M-type connector that includes a built-in 8 db/octave 7 Hz crossover. The mixer shall include Submaster outputs, using bal/unbal /" TS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from dbv to + dbu; stereo pair of tility outputs, using bal/unbal /" TS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from dbv to + dbu; Aux Send outputs using bal/unbal /" TS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from dbv to + dbu; EFX Send outputs using bal/unbal /" TS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from dbv to + dbu; and stereo Headphones output, using an unbalanced / " TS phone jack (tip=left, ring=right, sleeve=ground).. MIXE INPT SECTIN. Each monaural channel shall include rotary Trim control, Zero evel ED that is triggered to glow when an audio signal at or above 0 dbu is passed through the channel, ow-cut filter (HPF) providing an 8 db per octave curve at 0 Hz, rotary Aux Send controls providing up to db above unity gain, Pre- Fader switch assignable to Aux Sends &, and EFX Send controls, providing up to db above unity gain. Each monaural channel shall include rotary equalization (EQ) controls: + db fixed khz shelving gain, + db midrange peaking gain, 0 Hz-8 khz midrange frequency, and + db fixed 80 Hz shelving. Each monaural channel shall also include rotary Pan control, db attenuation panned center, and Mute switch. Each monaural channel shall also include output Assign switches delivering the channel s signal relative to its Pan setting to Submasters - and Submasters -, channel Fader providing up to db above unity gain, and Pre-Fader () Solo switch.. MIXE TPT SECTIN. The mixer shall have Main Mix stereo fader providing up to db gain, Submaster mono faders, (each providing up to db gain), independent left and right Assign to Main Mix switches for each submaster, tility ut level rotary stereo control, providing up to db gain, and Phones level rotary stereo control providing up to db gain. The mixer shall also have Break switch that mutes all input channels to Main Mix, rotary stereo Tape In level control providing up to db of gain, rotary stereo EFX eturn level control providing up to db of gain, and Phantom Power switch providing 8 V of phantom power to each mic input channel. The mixer shall also have rotary Aux Send Master controls for Aux Sends and providing up to db above unity gain, and EFX Send Master control for EFX Send providing up to db above unity gain. The mixer shall also have a 9-band graphic equalizer providing + db of gain at 6 Hz, Hz, Hz, 0 Hz, khz, khz, khz, 8 khz, 6 khz; a blinking master Solo ED; a Power indicator ED; and a Phantom Power indicator ED. MIXES

8 MIXES CFX SEIES 6. EMAC EFFECTS PCESS. The -bit EMAC Digital Stereo Effects Processor shall include 6 preset digital effects algorithms selectable by a detented knob. Effects shall include 9 everb types: Spring, Small oom, Medium Plate, arge Plate, Medium Hall, arge Hall, Cathedral, Gated, and everse. Effects shall also include Delay Types: Delay providing one repeat, Delay providing two repeats, Delay providing three repeats, and Delay providing four repeats. Effects shall also include Chorus, Flange, and Phaser. Two rotary parameter knobs shall provide control over Time/ate and Damping/Depth. The EMAC shall include EFX WIDE button providing more width or depth to the effect, and Bypass button that mutes the effect s output signal. The EMAC shall also include EFX Send rotary knob providing up to db of gain above unity, and control of the dry signal being sent to the input of the EMAC, and To Main Mix rotary knob providing up to db of gain above unity and control over signals sent from Stereo EFX eturn. The EMAC shall also include Effects To Monitor rotary knobs labeled Aux & Aux providing up to db of gain above unity and control over signals sent from Stereo EFX eturn and being sent to Aux Sends & and a Clip ED that indicates when the EMAC is 6 db below clipping. 7. METEING. The mixer shall include stereo -segment ED meter with points at,,, 7,,, 0, +, +, +7, +, and + db. The source signals for the meters shall be the same signals selected in the eft/ight Sub Assign, and a solo condition shall replace the Sub Assign selection with the soloed channel(s). The meters shall be calibrated so that a 0 dbu signal at the Phones output shall be indicated as 0 db on the meters. CFX SEIES -, 6-, and -Channel Mic/ine Mixers 8. PHYSICA CNFIGATIN. The mixer shall be made of steel and aluminum, painted dark gray and black with light gray graphics. The CFX shall weigh 7 lbs, 8 oz. (8. kg); the CFX6 shall weigh lbs, 0 oz. (9. kg); and the CFX shall weigh lbs, oz. (.0 kg). ptional rackmount brackets shall allow the CFX to be mounted in a rack system with the chassis surface flush with the rack rail. The CFX6 and CFX are not rackmountable. Dimensions of the CFX shall be 7." (7 mm) in width,.7" (99 mm) in depth, and.0" (7 mm) in height. Dimensions of the CFX6 shall be." ( mm) in width,.7" (99 mm) in depth, and.0" (7 mm) in height. Dimensions of the CFX shall be.6" (6 mm) in width,.7" (99 mm) in depth, and.0" (7 mm) in height. 9. SPECIFICATINS. In addition to specifications already cited, the mixers shall meet or exceed the following specifications. Frequency response, microphone input to any output (Trim at 0 db), Hz to khz, +0 db/ db; Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Mic Input to Main utput: <0.0%@ + dbu output; Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), 7 dbu; Common Mode ejection ation (CM), db at khz, Trim at 0 db; esidual utput Noise, Main, Monitor, and Effects outputs, Channel and Master levels off, 9 dbu; Input impedance, microphone inputs, kω; ine input, kω; Insert eturn, Stereo ine Input, Tape Input, and Effects eturns, kω; and all outputs, Ω.. DESIGNATIN. The mixers shall be Mackie Designs CFX, CFX6, and CFX. Electronic files for this product available at: This Specification Sheet CFXSeries_SS.PDF wner/perator s Manual CFXSeries_M.PDF CADD files CFXSeries.DXF 6 Wood-ed oad NE, Woodinville, WA 9807 SA , fax.87.7, sales@mackie.com K , fax , uk@mackie.com ITAY , fax , italy@mackie.com FANCE , fax , france@mackie.com GEMANY , fax , germany@mackie.com Mackie Designs continually engages in research related to product improvement. New material, production methods, and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current Mackie product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated Mackie Designs Inc. All rights eserved. Mackie and the unning Man figure are registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. 8 Part No ev A /0 F 8 P A G E S