Mackie Mix5 User manual

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Compact Mixers
Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX
Mix Series Compact Mixers are reliably rugged, with
the proven quality you expect from the world leader
in compact mixer design.
With proven high-headroom, low-noise design preamps,
Mix Series mixers sound great and maintain audio quality
from any source. Plus, with their rugged metal chassis
and high-quality components throughout, they are a solid
investment in reliability.
An amazing value, Mix delivers a straightforward feature
set that’s easy to use and the sound quality you need
in rugged designs built to last.
Features:
■5, 8 and 12-channel compact mixers with proven
high-headroom, low-noise performance
■Mic/line inputs with studio-level audio quality
• Multi-band EQ with clean, precise tone shaping
• Pan, level and overload indication
• Phantom power for studio condenser mics
• Low cut filter (75 Hz) [Mix12FX]
■Multiple stereo 1/4" line inputs
• +4/–10 dB and balance operation [Mix12FX]
■One aux send with stereo 1/4" returns [Mix8]
■12 great-sounding integrated effects including
reverbs, choruses and delays [Mix12FX]
■Dedicated stereo RCA inputs/outputs for playback
or recording
■Main L/R outputs
■Headphone output
■Stereo control room outputs [Mix8 / Mix12FX]
■Rugged, reliable design built to last
■Extremely compact and portable
Applications:
Live sound mixing, rehearsal spaces, gymnasiums,
banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, studio
and field recording, multimedia applications and many,
many more.
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Mix Series Specifications:
Noise Characteristics
(20 Hz – 20 kHz bandwidth, 150 source impedance, EIN)
All outputs, master levels and channel levels off –100 dBu
All outputs, master levels unity, all channel levels off –90 dBu
All outputs, master levels unity, 1 channel level unity –85 dBu
Distortion (THD+N)
(20 Hz – 30 kHz bandwidth)
Mic Input to Main Output <0.25% @+4 dBu output
Attenuation / Crosstalk
(20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth)
Inputs to Outputs @ 1 kHz –85 dB
Main Mix Off @ 1 kHz –75 dB
Frequency Response
Mic input to any output (gain @ unity) +0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 30 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain.)
150 termination –125 dBu [Mix5, Mix8]
–122 dBu [Mix12FX]
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
(Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain.)
1 kHz better than –70 dB
Maximum Levels
Mic inputs (XLR) +19 dBu
Aux return in +16 dBu [Mix8]
All other inputs +21 dBu
All outputs +21 dBu
Impedances
Mic in 2 k [Mix5]
3.8 k [Mix8, Mix12FX]
All other inputs 10 k or greater
Tape out 1 k
Phones out 22
All other outputs 120 unbalanced,
240 balanced
EQ
High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 80 Hz
AC Power Requirements
Power Connection 2-pin DC connector [US]
3-pin DC connector [EU]
Input 120 VAC, 60 Hz [US]
230 VAC, 50/60 Hz [EU]
Output 18 VAC, 600mA [Mix5, Mix8]
18 VAC, 1000mA [Mix12FX]
Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C
32˚ – 104˚F
Physical Properties (product)
Mix5
Height 1.7 in / 43 mm
Width 5.5 in / 140 mm
Depth 7.7 in / 196 mm
Weight 1.4 lb / 0.6 kg
Mix8
Height 2.1 in / 53 mm
Width 7.8 in / 198 mm
Depth 9.6 in / 244 mm
Weight 2.5 lb / 1.1 kg
Mix12FX
Height 2.1 in / 53 mm
Width 11.7 in / 297 mm
Depth 9.6 in / 244 mm
Weight 3.7 lb / 1.7 kg

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Mix Series Specifications Continued:
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Mix5
Height 3.3 in / 84 mm
Width 6.5 in / 165 mm
Depth 11.3 in / 287 mm
Weight 2.0 lb / 0.9 kg
Mix8
Height 3.3 in / 84 mm
Width 9.1 in / 231 mm
Depth 13.3 in / 338 mm
Weight 3.0 lb / 1.4 kg
Mix12FX
Height 3.2 in / 81 mm
Width 13.0 in / 330 mm
Depth 14.6 in / 371 mm
Weight 5.0 lb / 2.3 kg
Ordering Information
Mix5
Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer, US
P/N 2044094-00
Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer, EU P/N 2044094-01
Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer, JP P/N 2044094-02
Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer, UK P/N 2044094-03
Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer, AU P/N 2044094-04
Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer, CN P/N 2044094-05
Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer, BZ P/N 2044094-06
Mix8
Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer, US
P/N 2044095-00
Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer, EU P/N 2044095-01
Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer, JP P/N 2044095-02
Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer, UK P/N 2044095-03
Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer, AU P/N 2044095-04
Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer, CN P/N 2044095-05
Mix8 8-Channel Compact Mixer, BZ P/N 2044095-06
Mix12FX
Mix12FX 12-Channel Compact Mixer w/FX, US
P/N 2044096-00
Mix12FX 12-Channel Compact Mixer w/FX, EU P/N 2044096-01
Mix12FX 12-Channel Compact Mixer w/FX, JP P/N 2044096-02
Mix12FX 12-Channel Compact Mixer w/FX, UK P/N 2044096-03
Mix12FX 12-Channel Compact Mixer w/FX, AU P/N 2044096-04
Mix12FX 12-Channel Compact Mixer w/FX, CN P/N 2044096-05
Mix12FX 12-Channel Compact Mixer w/FX, BZ P/N 2044096-06

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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°
(X.XX) = REF DIMS
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 1.4 lb [0.6 kg]
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 2.0 lb [0.9 kg]
5.0
[127]
1.6
[41]
0.9
[23]
5.5
[140]
135˚
7.7
[196]
1.7
[43]
1.5
[38]
1.3
[33]
Mix5 Dimensions

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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°
(X.XX) = REF DIMS
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 2.5 lb [1.1 kg]
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 3.0 lb [1.4 kg]
7.2
[183]
7.8
[198]
135˚
9.6
[244]
2.1
[53]
1.5
[38]
1.3
[33]
1.7
[43]
1.0
[25]
0.9
[23]
Mix8 Dimensions

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Compact Mixers
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°
(X.XX) = REF DIMS
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 3.7 lb [1.7 kg]
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 5.0 lb [2.3 kg]
11.1
[282]
11.7
[297]
9.6
[244]
2.1
[53]
2.0
[51]
1.4
[36]
1.6
[41]
0.9
[23]
Mix12FX Dimensions

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Compact Mixers
MIC IN
LINE IN LINE IN LEFT (MONO)
LINE IN RIGHT
SHELVING EQ
PEAK
MONO CHANNEL
GAIN HIGH
80 12K
LOW
PAN
LEVEL
LEVEL
MAIN MIX
STEREO CHANNELS
2/3 and 4/5
L
L
R
R
PAN L
R
SUBNIAMTFEL
SUBNIAMTHGIR
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
LEFT
RIGHT
METERS
TAPE TO PHONES
TAPE TO MIX
PHONES
LEFT MAIN MIX OUT
RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT
CD/TAPE OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
CD/TAPE IN
Mix5 Block Diagram

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PHANTOM
MIC IN
+48 VDC
LINE IN LINE IN LEFT (MONO) LINE IN RIGHT AUX RETURN LEFT (MONO) AUX RETURN RIGHT
PEAK
PEAK
MONO CHANNELS
1 and 2
GAIN
EQ
HIGHMID
80 12K2.5K
LOW
EQ
HIGHMID
80 12K2.5K
LOW
PAN
LEVEL
LEVEL
AUX
MAIN MIX
STEREO CHANNELS AUX RETURNS
3/4 and 5/6
L
L
R
R
PAN
AUX
L
R
L
R
LEFT MAIN BUS
RIGHT MAIN BUS
AUX BUS
AUX SEND
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
LEFT
RIGHT
METERS
TAPE TO CTRL RM/ PHONES
TAPE TO MIX
CONTROL
ROOM/
PHONES
LEFT MAIN MIX OUT
RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT
LEFT CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS
RIGHT
CD/TAPE OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
CD/TAPE IN
MASTER AUX SEND
LEVEL
Mix8 Block Diagram

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PHANTOM
MIC IN
+48 VDC
LINE IN
LINE IN LEFT (MONO)
LINE IN RIGHT
PEAK
OL
MONO CHANNELS
1 th
rough 4
GAIN
EQ
75Hz
HI PASS
HIGHMID
80 12K2.5K
LOW
+4
–10
PAN
LEVEL
LEVEL
FX
MAIN MIX
STEREO CHANNELS
5/6, 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12
L
L
R
R
PAN
FX
L
R
SUBNIAMTFEL
SUBNIAMTHGIR
SUBXF
FX SEND
PHONES OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
METERS
TAPE TO CR / PHONES
TAPE TO MAIN
CR /
PHONES
LEFT MAIN MIX OUT
RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT
LEFT
CR OUTS
RIGHT
TAPE OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
TAPE IN
FX TO MAIN
INTERNAL FX
SIG / OL
Mix12FX Block Diagram

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EQ
AUX
U
+15
OO
80Hz
LOW
12kHz
HI
2.5kHz
MID
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
CR / PHONES
48V
MAIN MIX
MIC MIC
BAL /UNBAL BAL / UNBAL
BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL
BAL /
UNBAL
LINE IN LINE IN
LINE IN LINE IN
3/4
L L L L
R R R R
MAIN OUT
AUX
RETURNAUX SEND
5/6
L R
CR OUT
PHONES
1 2
U
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
+50
-20dB +30dB
GAIN
U
M
I
C
G
A
I
N
+50
-20dB+30dB
GAIN
L
R
IN OUT
TO CR /
PHONES
TO MAIN
-20
0
+6
-OL
OO
MAX
U
+15
AUX
MASTER
OO
LEVEL
OO
+10
EQ
AUX
U
+15
OO
80Hz
LOW
12kHz
HI
2.5kHz
MID
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
LEVEL
OO
+10
EQ
AUX
U
+15
OO
80Hz
LOW
12kHz
HI
2.5kHz
MID
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
LEVEL
OO
+10
EQ
AUX
U
+15
OO
80Hz
LOW
12kHz
HI
2.5kHz
MID
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
LEVEL
OO
+10
OO
+10
U U
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Compact Mixers
Part No. SW1076 Rev. A 10/14
48V
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet Mix_Series_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual Mix_Series_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax [phone]
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.
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered trademarks of
LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brands mentioned are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
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