Mackie DJ Mixer User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
2-Channel DJ Production Console with FireWire
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d.2 Pro DJ Production Console
d.2 Pro DJ Production Console
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
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, 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.
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-I construction and must
be 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.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfrom
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly
approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment under FCC rules.
19. 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.
20. 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 (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 danger-
ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
persons 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.
Important Safety Instructions
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
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 electric shock to persons.
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.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Duration, per
day in hours Sound Level dBA,
Slow Response Typical Example
8 90 Duo in small club
6 92
4 95 Subway Train
3 97
2 100 Veryloudclassicalmusic
1.5 102
1 105 Fooyoung screaming at desTROYer about deadlines
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

Part No. SW0502 Rev. F 03/12
©2007-2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
(Loosely based on a dream sequence in which the d.2 Pro wins the big
stock car competition, and takes his girl to the senior prom.) 3
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................... 2
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 4
GETTING STARTED................................................... 5
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS............................................... 6
REAR PANEL FEATURES ......................................... 10
1. MIC INPUT................................................ 10
2. CD INPUTS ................................................ 10
3. LINE/PHONO INPUTS................................ 10
4. LINE/PHONO SWITCH ............................... 10
5. GND TERMINAL......................................... 10
6. STEREO FX SEND ....................................... 10
7. STEREO FX RETURN................................... 10
8. BOOTH OUTPUTS....................................... 10
9. XLR MAIN OUTS........................................ 11
10. LINE/MIC SWITCH................................... 11
11. RCA MAIN OUTS ..................................... 11
12. LIVE/RECORD SWITCH ............................ 11
13. POWER SWITCH...................................... 11
14. POWER RECEPTACLE................................ 11
15. FIREWIRE................................................ 11
MIC INPUT SECTION.............................................. 12
16. MIC LEVEL............................................... 12
17. MIC SIGNAL LED...................................... 12
18. MIC OL LED ............................................. 12
19. 48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH.............. 12
20. HIGH EQ ................................................. 12
21. MID EQ................................................... 12
22. LOW EQ.................................................. 12
23. ON SWITCH............................................. 12
24. PAN........................................................ 12
PROGRAM INPUT SECTION ................................... 13
25. LEVEL...................................................... 13
26. SOURCE SELECT ....................................... 13
27. HIGH EQ ................................................. 13
28. MID EQ................................................... 13
29. LOW EQ.................................................. 13
30. FX SWITCH ............................................. 13
31. BAL......................................................... 13
CONTROL SECTION................................................ 14
32. MAIN LEVEL ............................................ 14
33. BOOTH LEVEL.......................................... 14
34. STEREO/MONO....................................... 14
35. FX SEND LEVEL........................................ 14
36. FX RETURN LEVEL.................................... 14
37. FIREWIRE FX RETURN.............................. 14
38. PHONES LEVEL ........................................ 14
39. PGM/MAIN ............................................ 14
40. PGM SOURCE CUE CROSSFADER............... 14
PROGRAM OUTPUT SECTION................................. 15
41. TRANSFORM........................................... 15
42. PROGRAM FADER.................................... 15
43. PGM LEVEL METERS................................. 15
44. REVERSE LED........................................... 15
45. MAIN LEVEL METERS ............................... 15
46. REVERSE LED........................................... 16
47. CROSSFADER........................................... 16
FRONT PANEL FEATURES ....................................... 17
48. CONTOUR ............................................... 17
49. REVERSE................................................. 17
50. HEADPHONES JACK ................................. 17
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION.................... 18
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS.................................. 20
APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFO............................... 21
APPENDIX D: TRANSFORM SWITCH ROTATION
AND FADER REPLACEMENT.................................... 24
APPENDIX E: FIREWIRE......................................... 26
D.2 PRO LIMITED WARRANTY ............................... 31

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d.2 Pro DJ Production Console
d.2 Pro DJ Production Console
Introduction
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
• 2StereoprogramchannelswithFireWire,CD
and line/phono inputs.
• 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.
• SendsthecrossfaderpositionoverFireWireto
your computer via a MIDI controller message.
• PremiumVCA-baseddesignoffersextremely
smooth fades and crossfades with very low
distortion characteristics.
• Programfadersandcrossfaderhavevariable
contour curves and reverse switches.
• 3-BandEQoneachchannel,withkillposition
and backlit blue knobs.
• User-replaceableopticalcrossfaderfrom
Infinium, with easily adjustable tension and
contour.
• Mackiemicpreampwith3-bandEQforpro-
quality vocals through the d.2 Pro.
• Mackiephonopreampliersoneachchannel.
• XLR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).
• Ultrabrightmainmetersplusindividualpro-
gram meters for cueing and beat matching.
• Separatemono/stereoswitchableboothoutput
on balanced TRS connectors.
• StereoFXloopforoutboardeffects.
• Mightystrongconstructiontowithstandthe
rigors of DJ work.
• Integratedrackears(OdysseyBattleBridge™
compatible).
• Removabletoppanelprovidesaccesstothe
rotatable transform switches and to the
user-replaceable faders.
• “PlanetEarth”power-supplyoperatesonvolt-
agesbetween100and240VAC.
• StandardIECpowerreceptacleandpowercord.
• IncludesTracktion,ourprofessional, easy-to-
use,totally-amazingmusicproductionsoftware.
• Certiedfor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.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. They usually
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.
Please write your serial number here for future
reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,
return authorization, etc.)
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:

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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
READ THIS PAGE!!
Even if you never read manuals, please
read and digest the safety instructions
on page 2, and this page before you
begin using the d.2 Pro mixer.
Zero the Controls
1. Turn the rear panel power switch off.
2. Turn down the level controls for mic, pgm 1 and
pgm 2, and center all EQ, pan, and bal controls.
3. Set all push button switches to their “out” positions.
4. In the control section (right hand side), turn all
the rotary knobs down, and the switches out.
5. Set the program faders fully down.
6. Onthe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.
Plug a signal source to the d.2 Pro. This could be a:
• Microphoneintothemicinput
• Turntableintoaphonoinput(pushintherear
panel line/phono switch)
• Line-levelsourcesuchasaCDplayerintothe
phono input (push out the line/phono switch)
• Line-levelsourcesuchasaCDplayerintoaCD
input.
2. If you 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. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to a live
ACoutlet,andturnonthed.2Pro’spowerswitch.
5. If you 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.)
Set the Levels
To set the level controls, it’s not even necessary to
hear what you’re doing at the outputs of the mixer. If
you want to listen while you work, plug headphones into
the phones jack on the front panel, then set the phones
knob up a little.
1. Select the input using the source switch.
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
have to readjust these levels during the middle of a
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. To level 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. To 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.
2. Singandplay.You’reastar!Bringintheother
channel, play with the crossfader, and generally
have fun.
FireWire
1. SeeAppendixE,page26fordetailsofgetting
started with FireWire.
Other Nuggets of Wisdom
• Alwaysturndownthemain,booth,andphone
knobs before making any connections.
• Whenyoushutdownyourequipment,turnoffthe
amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on the
amplifiers last.