Mackie ProDX8 User manual

REFERENCE GUIDE

MixerConnect
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Contents
Contents................................................................. 2
Introduction............................................................ 3
MixerConnect V1.0........................................... 3
About This Guide............................................... 3
Things To Remember ......................................... 3
Getting Started....................................................... 3
Part I: Downloading, Installing
the MixerConnect App for Android ..................... 4
Part II: Pairing and Connecting the Android
Device via Bluetooth ......................................... 5
Part I: Downloading, Installing and Updating
the MixerConnect App for iOS Devices................ 6
Part II: Pairing and Connecting the iOS Device
via Bluetooth.................................................... 7
Additional Bluetooth Notes [Android and iOS]..... 8
Part III: Level Setting Procedure......................... 8
Welcome................................................................. 9
Android............................................................ 9
iOS ................................................................. 9
MixerConnect – Three Main Views......................... 10
Mixer View.................................................... 10
Channel View ................................................. 10
System View.................................................. 10
Mixer View .......................................................... 11
Introduction.................................................... 11
1. Mute.......................................................... 11
2. Gain Reduction Meter.................................. 11
3. Channel Name............................................. 11
4. Channel Faders and Input Meters ................. 11
5. EQ / FX Channel View ................................ 12
6. FX Return................................................... 12
7. FX Channel Button....................................... 12
8. Main / Aux Mix ......................................... 12
9. Mix Selector............................................... 12
10. GEQ Button .............................................. 13
11. System View Button ................................. 13
Channel View........................................................ 14
Introduction.................................................... 14
12. < / > ....................................................... 14
13. Link.......................................................... 14
3-Band Mid Sweep EQ..................................... 15
14. Low EQ .............................................. 16
15. Low Cut ............................................. 16
16. Mid and Mid Freq EQ........................... 16
17. High EQ.............................................. 16
18. Compressor .............................................. 17
19. FX Send.................................................... 17
20. FX............................................................ 17
21. GEQ View ................................................ 18
System View ........................................................ 19
Introduction.................................................... 19
22. Memory ................................................... 19
23. Phones..................................................... 20
24. About....................................................... 20
Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 21
Appendix B: Technical Information .......................... 23
Appendix C: Table of Effects Presets....................... 24
Appendix D: Android and iOS Optimizations............ 25

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Introduction
Do you want to control a ProDX™mixer via your
Android or iOS device? Of course you do! Well, you’ve
come to the right place! After all, the MixerConnect™
app is designed to be used in conjunction with ProDX.
At this point, you must be well-versed in – or at least
somewhat familiar with – the ins and outs of ProDX.
More information may be found by visiting the ProDX
Owner’s Manual.
MixerConnect is great for mobile freedom to control
everything from levels and EQ to linking channels
to tools like FX and compression for amazing sound
in any situation.
MixerConnect allows control of ProDX mixers
via Bluetooth with...
• Compatible Android devices running version 4.1
or higher.
• Compatible iOS devices running iOS 8.0 or higher.
You should be able to stream audio from
any Bluetooth-paired device. However,
the MixerConnect app is needed to mix
audio, including wireless adjustments
of level, EQ, FX and more.
The MixerConnect app does not mix audio
on its own. It requires a ProDX mixer to
fully function.
MixerConnect V1.0
This version of the Reference Guide is written
and designed for MixerConnect V1.0. With each
software update, some screen shots may look slightly
different than what you see within these pages and
there could be some functional differences, as well.
About This Guide
The entire guide does not need to be read to figure
out how to use the MixerConnect app. However,
a certain amount of familiarity with ProDX and its
features is assumed.
As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a 1000 words”.
With that thought in mind, we added quite a few
illustrations, screen shots and other images throughout
to accompany the text.
This icon marks information that
is critically important or unique!
For your own good, read and remember
them.
There’s an illustration of a microscope, so,
of course, you’re going to get more detailed
information when you see this little guy.
There are explanations of features and
practical tips listed here.
It’s a good idea to pay attention to text
displayed next to a note icon, as this
icon draws attention to certain features
and functions relating to the usage of
the MixerConnect app.
Things to Remember:
• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods.
• Life is short. Be cool.
Getting Started
There are a few steps to accomplish before messin’
around with the MixerConnect app. For starters,
we’ll take a look at how to download, install and
update the app. Next, we’ll pair the device with
the mixer via Bluetooth. The last step is setting levels.

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Part I: Downloading and Installing
the MixerConnect App for Android
There are a couple of ways to download and install
the MixerConnect app. The easiest and fastest way
to download and install it is directly from the device.
You’ve downloaded apps before and it’s the same
method to download this one, as well. Here’s how:
1. Start by turning the device on (if it’s not already).
2. With a good data connection open up the Play
Store.
3. Type “MixerConnect” in the search box located at
the top of the screen followed by tapping the ‘Search’
button.
4. Select the MixerConnect app.
5. Now tap the INSTALL button.
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6. Now tap the green ACCEPT button to begin
installing the MixerConnect app to a device.
The MixerConnect app is now ready for use.
From here, there are two ways to open the
MixerConnect app.
First, simply tap the green OPEN button to open
the app...
...or second, exit out of the Play Store back to the
home screen. Tap the MixerConnect app!
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Part II: Pairing and Connecting the Android Device
via Bluetooth
You should have to follow these
instructions only once for each device
paired via Bluetooth. After that they
should remain paired, although you will
need to connect manually to the ProDX. If already
paired, follow steps 6-8 to connect manually to the
ProDX.
These are the steps necessary to pair the device with
the ProDX unit.
1. Start by turning both the device and the ProDX
on (if they’re not already).
2. Tap the ‘Tools’ icon to open the device’s settings.
3. Tap anywhere on the Bluetooth line to open it.
4. From here, enable Bluetooth simply by swiping
right. [Tapping also enables / disables Bluetooth].
5. To enter pairing mode, press and hold
the BT / Line In button on the front panel
of the ProDX.
The button LED will illuminate and flash
white while in pairing mode. If it does not,
start the pairing process again, and make
sure that ProDX and your device are both in pairing
mode at the same time.
6. As seen below, ProDX is listed as a device, but is
not connected.
7. Since we’re trying to connect ProDX via Bluetooth,
tap it.
8. From there, your device should indicate
that it is successfully paired and connected.
9. Now simply return to the home screen on the
device, tap the MixerConnect icon to open the app
and let the good times roll OR go straight to the app
once connected!
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