CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

Introduction
pact mixers, each having a stereo graphic equalizer and digital effects built in. The EMAC 32-bit digital effects processor was custom designed by our digital engineers and rivals the sound of many high-quality outboard processors. Like all Mackie mixers, the CFX Series 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 60 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 chassisthey absorb impact without trouble. Furthermore, theyre 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 4 subgroups, 9-band graphic EQ, and built-in digital effects. The CFX12 has eight mic/line channels and two stereo line input channels, the CFX16 has 12 mic/line channels and two stereo line input channels, and the CFX20 has 16 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 (PFL), bus assigns, and 60 mm log-taper fader. The mic/line channels also have input trim controls with individual Zero Level LEDs, 3-band EQ with swept midrange, and 100 Hz low cut filters. Two separate stage monitor mixes can be created with their own effects levels. The CFX Series is a true 4-bus mixer, with four sub bus faders and master ganged Left/Right fader. Outputs include XLR and TRS balanced/unbalanced main outputs, a 75 Hz low-pass subwoofer XLR output, extra TRS
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Features

High headroom mic preamps CFX12 channels (8 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line) CFX16 channels (12 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line) CFX20 channels (16 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line) 32-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 4-bus design with direct sub outs and L/R assign 2 Pre/Post aux sends and internal/external FX level sends 3-band EQ with swept mid (100 Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line 4-band EQ on stereo line channels Pan, Mute, PFL solo on each channel 100 Hz low-cut filters on all mic/line channels Subwoofer output from built-in 18 dB/octave, 75 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 Logarithmic taper 60 mm faders 48 V phantom power 12 V BNC lamp jack

R E LA TE D PR O D U C TS
SRM350/SRM450 Active Loudspeaker, SR1530 Threeway Active Loudspeaker, SWA 1501 and SWA 1801 Active Subwoofers, M800, M1400, M1400i Power Amplifiers, C200/C300z Passive 2-Way Loudspeakers

Applications
Live sound mixing for churches, clubs, schools, conference centers, tradeshows, presentations Keyboard, drum machine, and DJ mixing A/V presentations, multimedia

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CFX Series

The CFX Series mixers are comprised of three com-

MIXERS

CFX Series

MIXERS

CFX Series
Specifications
Frequency Response: 32 Hz to 20 kHz

CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

Maximum Voltage Gain: Mic Input to Insert Output 50 dB Tape Output 66 dB Sub Output 66 dB Main Output 76 dB Aux Send 71 dB Line Input to Insert Output 30 dB Tape Output 46 dB Sub Output 46 dB Main Output 56 dB Aux Send 51 dB Stereo Line Input to Tape Output 40 dB Sub Output 40 dB Main Output 50 dB Aux Send 45 dB Tape Input to Main Output 30 dB Effects Return to Main Output 30 dB Input Impedance Mic Input: 3 k, balanced Line Input: 40 k, balanced Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 10 k, unbalanced Output Impedance Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, Sub Output, and Effects Sends: 150 Digital Effects Resolution: 32-bit EMAC processing, 2-channel Number of Presets: 16 Parameters: 2 controllable Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity): 0 dBu (normal operating level) VU Meters Main L/R 12 Segments:

+0, 1 dB

CFX Series

Distortion: THD and SMPTE IMD; 20 Hz to 20 kHz Mic Input to Main Output < 0.05% @ +4 dBu output Noise: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (150 Ohms source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) 127 dBU Residual Output Noise Main, Monitor, & Effects outputs Channel & Master levels off 95 dBU Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): @1 kHz, Trim @ 0 dB Crosstalk: Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output Fader Off Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute Input Level Trim Control Range: +6 to 50 dB Phantom Power: +48 VDC Equalization Low Cut: Mono Channel EQ: High Mid Low Stereo Channel EQ: High High Mid Low Mid Low 100 Hz, 18 dB/octave +15 dB @ 12 kHz +15 dB @ 100 Hz to 8 kHz +15 dB @ 80 Hz +15 dB @ 12 kHz +15 dB @ 100 Hz to 3 kHz +15 dB @ 400 Hz +15 dB @ 80 Hz 60 dB 90 dB @ 1 kHz 90 dB @ 1 kHz 80 dB @ 1 kHz

Clip, +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, 2, 4, 7, 10, 20, 30 4.6" (117 mm) 17.2" (437 mm) 15.7" (399 mm) 5.0" (127 mm) 17.8 lbs. (8.1 kg) 4.6" (117 mm) 21.4" (544 mm) 15.7" (399 mm) 5.0" (127 mm) 21.0 lbs. (9.5 kg) 4.6" (117 mm) 25.6" (650 mm) 15.7" (399 mm) 5.0" (127 mm) 24.3 lbs. (11.0 kg)

Graphic EQ: (9 bands): +15 dB, Q=1.414 ISO octave centers @ 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16 kHz Mixer Rated Output: Main, Sub, Aux, & EFX Maximum Rated Output Maximum Input Levels: Mic input, trim @ +6 dB Line input, trim @ 15 dB Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Return +4 dBU +20 dBU +18 dBu +38 dBu +20 dBu

Physical Dimensions: CFX12 Height Width Depth Overall Depth Weight CFX16 Height Width Depth Overall Depth Weight CFX20 Height Width Depth Overall Depth Weight

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CFX Series Dimensions

CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

5.0"/127mm
25.6"/650mm

15.7"/399mm
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4.6"/117mm

2.1"/53mm

Utility 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 2 regulates the signal level being sent to the EMAC effects processor from an individual channels strips EFX 2 aux send. The overall level is monitored by the CLIP LED to prevent overload. TO MAIN MIX controls the amount of effects sent to your main mix. The two EFFECTS TO MONITOR 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/RATE 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 +15 dB of gain and centers at 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, and 16 kHz. This EQ is exceptionally low-noise, low-distortion, and free of phase distortion. Trim Controls have 50 dB of mic gain, +30 dB of line-level gain, and a full 15 dB of attenuation to pad hot signals. Each channel also includes a Zero Level Set LED for easy level setting. All mic channels have a 100 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: 12 kHz shelving HIGH frequency EQ, sweepable peaking Midrange EQ (only on mono input channels), with a 100 Hz to 8 kHz bandwidth. Stereo channels employ a 2-stage fixed-frequency MID EQ, HI-MID is centered at 3 kHz; LOW-MID is centered at 400 Hz; and a LOW EQ that is shelved at 80 Hz. Log-taper 60 mm faders deliver a consistent fade throughout the faders 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 faders longwearing contact material (first designed for use in exterior automotive sensors) means longer fader life and improved resistance to the elements. The CFX Series mixers are designed for continuous, hassle-free use in any sound reinforcement installation. And theyre 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.

21.4"/ 544mm

17.2"/437mm

16.2"/412mm

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SOLO

SOLO CONTROL

AUX 2

AUX 1

SUB 2

SUB 3

EFX 2

EFX 1

SUB 1

SUB 4

LEFT MAIN

SUB 1 OUT

+48 VDC

LEFT ASSIGN

PHANTOM POWER

TRIM
MAIN INSERT TAPE OUT LEFT BREAK

INSERT
SUB 2 OUT

SOLO

RIGHT ASSIGN

LEVEL SET

LOW CUT
MUTE

LO MID FREQ HI
1-2
LEFT ASSIGN

PAN

RIGHT MAIN

80
63 125 250500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K

12K
FADER

100 Hz HPF
3-4
TAPE IN LEFT

1 3

MAIN OUT LEFT

MAIN LEVEL

CFX Series

PRE-P0ST AUX 1
SUB 3 OUT

RIGHT ASSIGN

CFX Series Block Diagram

MIC/LINE IN MONO CHANNELS AUX 2

TAPE LEVEL
LEFT ASSIGN

EFX 1 EFX 2
TAPE IN RIGHT

75 Hz LPF

SUBWOOFER OUT 2 1
3

SOLO
SUB 4 OUT

RIGHT ASSIGN

MAIN INSERT

MAIN LEVEL

LO

MID MID HI
BREAK

63 125 250500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K

LEFT ASSIGN

1 3

LEFT
MUTE

80 800 3K
PAN MAIN
1-2

12K

MAIN OUT RIGHT

3-4

TAPE OUT RIGHT

LINE IN STEREO CHANNELS

RIGHT ASSIGN

TRIM

LO

MID MID HI

RIGHT AUX 1 PRE/POST AUX 2

EFX RETURN 1

80 800 3K

12K

STEREO EFX RETURN 1 LEFT

PFL SIGNAL TO PHONES

EFX 1

STEREO EFX RETURN 1 RIGHT

RUDE SOLO LIGHT

UTILITY OUT LEFT

EFX 2
+5 VDC

UTILITY LEVEL
FROM EFX TO MAIN MIX

EFX SEND 2
STEREO EFX RETURN 2 LEFT
EFX BYPASS

SOLO OFF SOLO CONTROL (ACTIVE LOW) SOLO ON

PFL

UTILITY OUT RIGHT

EFX LEVEL SET

EFX TO MAIN MIX

+5 VDC

TO LEFT MAIN

PHONES

EFX SEND 2
EFX TO AUX 1

EFX SELECT

STEREO EFX RETURN 2 RIGHT

PHONES LEVEL
AUX SEND 1

TIME/RATE

EFX TO AUX 2
TO RIGHT MAIN
R

AUX SEND 1
AUX SEND 2

PFL SIGNAL TO LEFT METER

CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

4
EFX FOOT SWITCH

DAMPING/DEPTH

EMAC DSP

EFX WIDE

AUX SEND 2
EFX SEND 1
SOLO OFF

22 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30

EFX BYPASS

EFX SEND 1
SOLO CONTROL (ACTIVE LOW) SOLO ON

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MACKIE DESIGNS CFX SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM (#62399CJM/DF)

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MIC 1

CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

MIC 6

MIC 2

MIC 3

MIC 4

MIC 5

MIC 7

MIC 8

STEREO EFX RETURN

EFX SEND

R 1 L R

TAPE TAPE INPUT OUTPUT

MAIN INSERT

MAIN OUT

MAIN OUT

L L R

L
L R

12V 0.5A

LAMP

2
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL

R
1 1 3 R

EFX

(MONO)
LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN

(MONO)

9
LEFT RIGHT

11
LEFT
RIGHT

L
2 2 4 S
SUB OUT
75Hz SUB OUT

FOOT SWITCH

INSERT

INSERT

INSERT

INSERT

INSERT

INSERT

INSERT

INSERT

10

12

R
UTILITY OUT AUX SEND

PHONES

U IC GAIN M

1
ZERO

U IC GAIN M

2
ZERO

U IC GAIN M

3
ZERO

U IC GAIN M

4
ZERO

U IC GAIN M

5
ZERO

U IC GAIN M

6
ZERO

U IC GAIN M

7
ZERO

U IC GAIN M

8
ZERO

9 10
-20

11 12

6 +50 LEVEL -15dB +30dB

TRIM

6 +50 LEVEL -15dB +30dB

TRIM

6 +50 LEVEL -15dB +30dB

TRIM

6 +50 LEVEL -15dB +30dB

TRIM

6 +50 LEVEL -15dB +30dB

TRIM

6 +50 LEVEL -15dB +30dB

TRIM

6 +50 LEVEL -15dB +30dB

TRIM

6 +50 LEVEL -15dB +30dB

-20

+20

+20

TRIM

TRIM

TRIM

LOW CUT 100 Hz

U

LOW CUT 100 Hz

LOW CUT 100 Hz

LOW CUT 100 Hz

LOW CUT 100 Hz

LOW CUT 100 Hz

LOW CUT 100 Hz

LOW CUT 100 Hz

MASTER SEND
AUX
U

15 10 5 0 5 10

15 10 5 0 5 10 15
63 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K

AUX

AUX

AUX

AUX

AUX

AUX

AUX

AUX

AUX

AUX

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O O

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O O

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O O

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1
O O

1
O O

1
O O

1
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1
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O O

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+15 U

+15 U

+15 U

+15 U

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+15 U

+15 U

+15 U

+15 U

+15 U

2
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2
O O

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O O

2
O O

2
O O

2
O O

2
O O

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O O

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O O

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O O

15

+15
U

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+15

+15

+15

+15
U

+15
U

+15

+15

PRE FADER
EFX (EXT)
O O

PRE FADER
U

PRE FADER
U
EFX (EXT)

PRE FADER
U
EFX (EXT)

PRE FADER
U
EFX (EXT)

PRE FADER
U
EFX (EXT)

PRE FADER
U
EFX (EXT)

PRE FADER

PRE FADER

PRE FADER

EFX
(EXT)

STEREO GRAPHIC EQ

EFX (EXT)
O O

EFX (EXT)
O O

EFX (EXT)
O O

EFX (EXT)
O O

+15 U

O O

+15 U

O O

+15 U

O O

+15 U

O O

+15 U

O O

+15 U

+15 U

+15 U
EFX (INT)

+15 U
EFX (INT)

+15 U
EFX (INT)

O O

+15

12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER

PHANTOM POWER

CFX 12 MIXER
48v

EFX (INT)
O O

EFX (INT)
O O

EFX (INT)
O O

EFX (INT)
O O

EFX (INT)
O O

EFX (INT)
O O

EFX (INT)
O O

CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR

CLIP

+15
U

+15
U

+15
U

+15
U

+15
U

+15
U

+15
U

O O

+15
U

O O

+15
U

O O

+15
U

EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS

U

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

EQ
HI 12k

POWER

STATUS

LEFT RIGHT
O O

-15

+15 U

-15

+15 U

-15

+15 U

-15

+15 U

-15

+15 U
MID

-15

+15 U

-15

+15 U

-15

+15 U
MID

-15

+15 U

-15

+15 U

+15

O O

+15

O O

+15

O O

+15

MID
-15 +15 600
-15 +15 600

MID
-15 +15 600

MID
-15 +15 600

MID
-15 +15 600

MID
-15 +15 600
-15 +15 600

MID
-15 +15 600

HI MID 3k
-15 +15 U
-15 +15 U

HI MID 3k

EFX 2 SEND

TO MAIN MIX

AUX 1 AUX 2 EFFECTS TO MONITOR

EFX

O O

1 RETURN
U

+20

22 10 7

CLIP

150
100
U

1.5k FREQ
8k LOW 80Hz

150
100
U

1.5k FREQ
8k LOW 80Hz

150
100
U

1.5k FREQ
8k LOW 80Hz

150
100
U

1.5k FREQ
8k LOW 80Hz

150
100
U

1.5k FREQ
8k LOW 80Hz

150
100
U

1.5k FREQ
8k LOW 80Hz

150
100
U

1.5k FREQ
8k LOW 80Hz

150

1.5k FREQ

LOW MID 400Hz

-15 +15 U
-15 +15 U

LOW MID 400Hz

100

8k

U
LOW 80Hz

LOW 80Hz
-15 +15
-15 +15

LOW 80Hz

REVERSE GATED CATHEDRAL LG. HALL MD. HALL LG. PLATE MD. PLATE SM. ROOM
NORMAL EFX

DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING

NORMAL

O O +20 TAPE LEVEL

4 2 0

(MUTES ALL CHANNELS)

BREAK SWITCH

2 4 7 10 20 30
0dB=0dBu

ZERO LEVEL SET

O O MAX PHONES LEVEL U

-15

+15

-15

+15

-15

+15

-15

+15

-15

+15

-15

+15

-15

+15

-15

+15

PAN

PAN

PAN

PAN

PAN

PAN

PAN

PAN

PAN

PAN
0 10

WIDE

BYPASS

TIME
L R

RATE

REVERBS DELAYS CHORUS/FLANGE/PHASER

10

DAMPING DEPTH

+10 UTILITY OUT LEVEL

O O

RUDE

SOLO

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

9-10

11-12
MUTE 1-2 3-4
dB 10 5

ASSIGN

MUTE 1-2 3-4

ASSIGN

SUB

1
LEFT RIGHT

ASSIGN

SUB

2
LEFT RIGHT

ASSIGN

SUB

3
LEFT RIGHT

ASSIGN

SUB

4
LEFT RIGHT

MAIN MIX
dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60
O O

STEREO

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60
O O

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60
O O

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60
O O

dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60
O O

U 5 10 20 30

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

SOLO PFL

40 50 60
O O

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12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
MONO PLUG

CFX Series

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CFX12 MIXER

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE

EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MME TYPE. DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE

CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC WOODINVILLE WA USA MADE IN USA FABRIQUE AU USA COPYRIGHT 1998 THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "EMAC", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE PATENT PENDING

STEREO PLUG

POWER
INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO THE "SECOND CLICK"

TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS

DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER

FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP (TIP = SEND, RING = RETURN)

120V, 60Hz, .85A FUSE 1.25A, 250V SLOW

OPTIONAL USES FOR INSERTS

CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

ON

Architects and Engineers Specifications

1. GENERAL CONFIGURATION. The CFX12 mixer shall accommodate 8 microphone signals: mono channels 1-8; 12 line signals: mono channels 1-8, and stereo channels 9-12. The CFX16 mixer shall accommodate 12 microphone signals: mono channels 1-12; 16 line signals: mono channels 1-12, and stereo channels 13-16. The CFX20 mixer shall accommodate 16 microphone signals: mono channels 1-16; 20 line signals: mono channels 1-16, and stereo channels 17-20. The CFX Series mixers shall have 2 stereo pairs of Aux Return inputs, a Send/ Return channel Insert for each mic/line channel, 2 stereo pairs of Main Mix outputs, 1 stereo pair of RCA-type Tape Inputs, 1 stereo pair of RCA-type Tape Outputs, 1 stereo pair of Utility outputs, 2 Aux Send outputs, 4 Submaster outputs, and 1 stereo headphone output. The mixers shall be fitted with 1 rocker-type Power switch, one 3-pin power receptacle, 1 BNC socket providing 12 VDC for fitting an external lamp (not included), 1 EFX Bypass footswitch jack, and shall be entirely self contained. 2. MIXER INPUTS. MONO CHANNELS: Each monaural input channel shall have an electronically balanced microphone-level input using XLR-3-F-type connectors, accepting nominal microphone levels between 50 dBu and +4 dBu via rotary Trim controls. 48 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 10 dBV and +4 dBu, using 1/4" TRS phone jacks. In addition, each monaural input channel shall include an unbalanced insert connection using 1/4" TRS phone jacks (tip=send, ring=return, sleeve=ground), delivering and accepting nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu. Each stereo input channel shall have left and right electronically balanced line-level inputs, accepting nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu. These jacks shall be fitted with internal switching contacts to accommodate monaural configuration. OTHER INPUTS: Each mixer shall include 4 bal/unbal Aux Return inputs, forming two stereo pairs, using 1/4" TRS phone jacks and accepting nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu. The mixer shall include 1 stereo pair of Tape In jacks, using unbalanced RCA-type phono jacks, accepting nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu. 3. MIXER OUTPUTS. MAIN OUTPUTS: The mixers Main Output stereo pairs shall be fitted in three ways: Using XLR-3-M-type connectors with a maximum output of +20 dBu; using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu; and using unbalanced RCA-type phono jacks (labeled TAPE OUT) delivering nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu.

OTHER OUTPUTS: Each mixer shall include 1 Subwoofer Output using an XLR-3-M-type connector that includes a built-in 18 dB/octave 75 Hz crossover. The mixer shall include 4 Submaster outputs, using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu; 1 stereo pair of Utility outputs, using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu; 2 Aux Send outputs using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu; 2 EFX Send outputs using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10 dBV to +4 dBu; and 1 stereo Headphones output, using an unbalanced 1/ 4" TRS phone jack (tip=left, ring=right, sleeve=ground). 4. MIXER INPUT SECTION. Each monaural channel shall include 1 rotary Trim control, 1 Zero Level LED that is triggered to glow when an audio signal at or above 0 dBu is passed through the channel, Low-Cut filter (HPF) providing an 18 dB per octave curve at 100 Hz, 2 rotary Aux Send controls providing up to 15 dB above unity gain, 1 PreFader switch assignable to Aux Sends 1 & 2, and 2 EFX Send controls, providing up to 15 dB above unity gain. Each monaural channel shall include 4 rotary equalization (EQ) controls: +15 dB fixed 12 kHz shelving gain, +15 dB midrange peaking gain, 100 Hz-8 kHz midrange frequency, and +15 dB fixed 80 Hz shelving. Each monaural channel shall also include 1 rotary Pan control, 4 dB attenuation panned center, and 1 Mute switch. Each monaural channel shall also include 2 output Assign switches delivering the channels signal relative to its Pan setting to Submasters 1-2 and Submasters 3-4, 1 channel Fader providing up to 10 dB above unity gain, and 1 Pre-Fader (PFL) Solo switch. 5. MIXER OUTPUT SECTION. The mixer shall have 1 Main Mix stereo fader providing up to 10 dB gain, 4 Submaster mono faders, (each providing up to 10 dB gain), independent left and right Assign to Main Mix switches for each submaster, 1 Utility Out level rotary stereo control, providing up to 10 dB gain, and 1 Phones level rotary stereo control providing up to 10 dB gain. The mixer shall also have 1 Break switch that mutes all input channels to Main Mix, 1 rotary stereo Tape In level control providing up to 20 dB of gain, 1 rotary stereo EFX Return level control providing up to 20 dB of gain, and 1 Phantom Power switch providing 48 V of phantom power to each mic input channel. The mixer shall also have 2 rotary Aux Send Master controls for Aux Sends 1 and 2 providing up to 15 dB above unity gain, and 1 EFX Send Master control for EFX Send 1 providing up to 15 dB above unity gain. The mixer shall also have a 9-band graphic equalizer providing +15 dB of gain at 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, 16 kHz; a blinking master Solo LED; a Power indicator LED; and a Phantom Power indicator LED.

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CFX Series

MIXERS

CFX Series

CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

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CFX Series
6. EMAC EFFECTS PROCESSOR. The 32-bit EMAC Digital Stereo Effects Processor shall include 16 preset digital effects algorithms selectable by a detented knob. Effects shall include 9 Reverb types: Spring, Small Room, Medium Plate, Large Plate, Medium Hall, Large Hall, Cathedral, Gated, and Reverse. Effects shall also include 4 Delay Types: Delay 1 providing one repeat, Delay 2 providing two repeats, Delay 3 providing three repeats, and Delay 4 providing four repeats. Effects shall also include 1 Chorus, 1 Flange, and 1 Phaser. Two rotary parameter knobs shall provide control over Time/Rate and Damping/Depth. The EMAC shall include 1 EFX WIDE button providing more width or depth to the effect, and 1 Bypass button that mutes the effects output signal. The EMAC shall also include 1 EFX 2 Send rotary knob providing up to 15 dB of gain above unity, and control of the dry signal being sent to the input of the EMAC, and 1 To Main Mix rotary knob providing up to 15 dB of gain above unity and control over signals sent from Stereo EFX Return 2. The EMAC shall also include 2 Effects To Monitor rotary knobs labeled Aux 1 & Aux 2 providing up to 15 dB of gain above unity and control over signals sent from Stereo EFX Return 2 and being sent to Aux Sends 1 & 2 and a Clip LED that indicates when the EMAC is 6 dB below clipping. 7. METERING. The mixer shall include 1 stereo 12-segment LED meter with points at 30, 20, 10, 7, 4, 2, 0, +2, +4, +7, +10, and +22 dB. The source signals for the meters shall be the same signals selected in the Left/Right 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 SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

8. PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION. The mixer shall be made of steel and aluminum, painted dark gray and black with light gray graphics. The CFX12 shall weigh 17 lbs, 8 oz. (8.1 kg); the CFX16 shall weigh 21 lbs, 0 oz. (9.5 kg); and the CFX20 shall weigh 24 lbs, 3 oz. (11.0 kg). Optional rackmount brackets shall allow the CFX12 to be mounted in a rack system with the chassis surface flush with the rack rail. The CFX16 and CFX20 are not rackmountable. Dimensions of the CFX12 shall be 17.2" (437 mm) in width, 15.7" (399 mm) in depth, and 5.0" (127 mm) in height. Dimensions of the CFX16 shall be 21.4" (544 mm) in width, 15.7" (399 mm) in depth, and 5.0" (127 mm) in height. Dimensions of the CFX20 shall be 25.6" (650 mm) in width, 15.7" (399 mm) in depth, and 5.0" (127 mm) in height. 9. SPECIFICATIONS. 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), 32 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 dB/1 dB; Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Mic Input to Main Output: <0.05%@ +4 dBu output; Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), 127 dBu; Common Mode Rejection Ration (CMRR), 60 dB at 1 kHz, Trim at 0 dB; Residual Output Noise, Main, Monitor, and Effects outputs, Channel and Master levels off, 95 dBu; Input impedance, microphone inputs, 3 k; Line input, 40 k; Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns, 10 k; and all outputs, 120 . 10. DESIGNATION. The mixers shall be Mackie CFX12, CFX16, and CFX20.

CFX SERIES

Electronic files for this product available at: www.mackie.com This Specification Sheet CFXSeries_SS.PDF Owner/Operators Manual CFXSeries_OM.PDF

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LOUD Technologies 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 LOUD Technologies product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated. 19992004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Mackie and the Running Man figure are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. Part No. 091-218-00 Rev B 09/04

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