O W N E R S
M A N U A L
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
CAUTION
AVIS
15. This Onyx mixer has been designed with Class-I construction and must
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).
16. This Onyx mixer 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.
17. 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 prsent appareil numrique nmet pas de bruits
radiolectriques dpassant las limites applicables aux appareils numriques de
class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le rglement sur le brouillage
radiolectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada.
18. 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. Governments
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.
Typical
Example
90
92
95
Subway Train
97
100
1.5
102
105
0.5
110
0.25 or less
115
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................4
Getting Started...........................................................................................................5
Zero the Controls........................................................................................................................................5
Connections..................................................................................................................................................5
Set the Levels...............................................................................................................................................5
Instant Mixing..............................................................................................................................................5
Hookup Diagrams...................................................................................................... 6
Onyx 80 Series Features.........................................................................................10
Channel Strips............................................................................................................................................10
Auxiliary Section.......................................................................................................................................14
Group Section............................................................................................................................................16
Metering, Matrix, and Power LEDs.......................................................................................................17
TALKBACK Section, MUTE GROUPS, and MONO OUT...................................................................19
MAIN MIX and PHONES/MONITOR Section..................................................................................20
Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................................21
Appendix B: Connections.......................................................................................27
Appendix C: Technical Info................................................................................... 30
Onyx 80 Series Specifications..............................................................................................................30
Onyx 80 Series Dimensions....................................................................................................................32
Onyx 80 Series Block Diagram..............................................................................................................33
Onyx 80 Series Gain Structure Diagram............................................................................................ 34
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ONYX 80 SERIES
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Onyx 80 Series
professional live mixing console. The Onyx 80 Series of
mixers feature all-new analog circuitry and the latest
technologies for live sound reinforcement in a durable,
road-worthy package.
The Onyx 80 Series mixing consoles come in four
sizes: the 24-channel Onyx 2480, 32-channel Onyx 3280,
40-channel Onyx 4080, and the flagship 48-channel Onyx
4880. The master section and channel strip configuration are the same for all four models, the only difference
being number of channels.
The Onyx 80 Series consoles are equipped with our
new premium precision-engineered studio-grade Onyx
mic preamps. Mackie is renowned for the high-quality
mic preamps used in our mixers, and the Onyx mic pres
are better than ever, with specifications rivaling expensive stand-alone mic preamplifiers.
Each mono channel strip features an individual phantom power switch, low-cut filter, polarity switch, pre-EQ
channel insert, and an all new four-band EQ design with
sweepable mids and EQ bypass switch.
All mono channels have eight Aux sends with a stereolink function (can provide up to four IEM mixes), Pan,
Mute and Mute Group assign, PFL Solo, 100 mm Fader,
Group and Main Mix assign, and four signal-level indicators. In addition, balanced direct outputs are provided
on DB-25 connectors (eight channels per connector) for
multitrack recording.
The master section features eight stereo Aux inputs,
eight Master Aux sends, eight Group Masters, an Aux/
Group Flip function, a 10x2 Matrix, a Phones/Monitor
section, and a Talkback section with routing switches
that allow you to communicate through the Aux Sends,
Group outputs, or the L/R mix.
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Date of purchase:
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Connections
If you already know how you want to connect the Onyx
80 Series mixing console, go ahead and connect the
inputs and outputs the way you want them. If you just
want to get sound through the mixer, follow these steps:
1. Plug a microphone or other signal source into channel 1s MIC or LINE input [67/68]. If its a line-level
input, push in the LINE [2] switch.
2. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to an
AC outlet, and turn on the Onyx 80 Series POWER
switch [85].
3. Connect cords from the Onyx 80 Series MAIN OUTS
[79] (XLR connectors or 1/4" TRS connectors on
the rear panel) to your amplifier.
4. Hook up speakers to the amp and turn it on. If the
amplifier has level controls, set them however the
manufacturer recommends (usually all the way up).
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Instant Mixing
1. Leave the microphone plugged into channel 1 and
connect a keyboard, guitar or other instrument to
channel 2. Be sure to Set the Levels for channel 2
as described above.
2. To get sound out of the speakers, push in the MAIN
MIX assign switch [21] next to the faders on channels
1 and 2, turn up channel 1 and 2 faders [33] to the
U mark and slowly turn up the left and right MAIN
MIX [60] faders to a comfortable listening level.
3. Sing and play. Youre a star! Adjust the faders for
channels 1 and 2 to bring your voice and your
instrument up and down to create your own mix.
Electric Guitar
1
Bass Guitar
4 16
7
8
9 21
11
13 13
14 14
11 23
CHANNEL INPUTS
12
12 24
21 21
22 22
16
16
17 17
18 18
19
20
23
24
19
4
5
23
24
4
5
6
OUT
PHONES
MATRIX
OUT
Headphones
MONTIOR
OUT
6
7
8
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
Stereo Recorder
In (record)
MAIN
OUT
L
8
R
Multi Effect
Processor
MONO
OUT
L
4
R
Stereo EQ
DIRECT OUT
17-24
L
7
R
Stereo Power
Amplifier
DIRECT OUT
1-8
DIRECT OUT
9-16
L
3
R
L
6
R
MAIN
OUT
L
5
R
L
2
R
Mono EQ
MAIN
INSERTS
7
L
1
R
20
GROUP SEND
Drum
Machine
Keyboard or other
line level input
15
15
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
8 20
10 22
11
6 18
7 19
12
DI Boxes
5 17
10 10
Electric Guitar
3 15
AUX SEND
Vocal Mics
2 14
CHANNEL INSERTS
In Mono Compressor
Out
1 13
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SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
Digital Multitrack
Hard Disk Recorder
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1
3 15
4 16
7
8
9 21
11
13 13
14 14
11 23
CHANNEL INPUTS
12
12 24
21 21
22 22
16
17 17
AUX SEND
16
18 18
19
20
23
24
19
4
5
23
24
4
5
6
OUT
PHONES
MONTIOR
OUT
MATRIX
OUT
5
6
7
8
L
R
L
R
MAIN
OUT
L
8
R
MONO
OUT
L
4
R
Multi Effect
Processor
DIRECT OUT
17-24
L
7
R
Digital Delay
DIRECT OUT
1-8
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Studio
DIRECT OUT
9-16
L
3
R
L
6
R
MAIN
OUT
L
5
R
L
2
R
MAIN
INSERTS
7
L
1
R
20
GROUP SEND
Drum
Machine
Keyboard or other
line level input
15
15
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
8 20
10 22
11
6 18
7 19
10 10
12
DI Boxes
5 17
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
2 14
CHANNEL INSERTS
Vocal Mics
In Mono Compressor
Out
1 13
Headphones
for Studio
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Control Room
Headphone Distribution
Amp
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
Digital Multitrack
Hard Disk Recorder
The DIRECT OUTs provide an analog balanced direct output for each channel, tapped after the GAIN control and EQ controls. The Main Outs are used for
monitors in the studio, and the Monitor Outs are used for monitors in the control
room. In addition, the Phones Out drives a headphone distribution amplifier to
provide individual monitor level control for the talent.
7
8
4 16
7
8
9 21
11
14 14
15
16
11 23
15
16
17 17
18 18
19
20
19
6
7
4
5
4
5
6
22 22
L
7
R
L
4
R
L
8
R
OUT
PHONES
L
R
MATRIX
OUT
MONTIOR
OUT
Headphones
L
R
MAIN
OUT
L
3
R
MONO
OUT
L
6
R
DIRECT OUT
17-24
L
2
R
DIRECT OUT
1-8
DIRECT OUT
9-16
L
5
R
L
1
R
MAIN
INSERTS
24
MAIN
OUT
23
GROUP SEND
24
Multi Effect
Processor
20
21 21
23
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
12 24
12
13 13
Drum
Machine
Keyboard or other
line level input
8 20
10 22
12
6 18
7 19
11
DI Boxes
5 17
10 10
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
3 15
AUX SEND
Vocal Mics
In Mono Compressor
Out
2 14
CHANNEL INSERTS
1 13
CHANNEL INPUTS
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Electric Guitar
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Control Room
Powered
Studio Monitors
for Studio
To Desktop
or
Laptop Computer
In this hookup diagram, the tracking channels are routed to the Group 1-8 outputs.
These are connected to the analog audio interface to your DAW or laptop. A 2-track
return is provided by the DAW (or laptop) to Stereo Aux Input 4 on the Onyx 2480 for
playback of the master mix.
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Electric Guitar
1
3 15
4 16
7
8
9 21
11
14 14
16
15
16
17 17
AUX SEND
15
12 24
18 18
19
20
19
6
7
4
5
23
24
4
5
6
L
8
R
OUT
PHONES
MATRIX
OUT
MONTIOR
OUT
L
R
7
8
MAIN
INSERTS
L
4
R
Assistive Listening
System
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
R
L
R
MAIN
OUT
L
7
R
MONO
OUT
L
3
R
L
6
R
MAIN
OUT
L
5
R
L
2
R
Headphones
Mono EQ
Stereo EQ
Stereo EQ
DIRECT OUT
17-24
L
1
R
Mono EQ
20
In (record)
24
Mono EQ
22 22
23
Stereo Recorder
21 21
GROUP SEND
Drum
Machine
Keyboard or other
line level input
13 13
11 23
CHANNEL INPUTS
12
In
Out Stereo Compressor
In
Out
8 20
10 22
11
6 18
7 19
12
DI Boxes
5 17
10 10
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
2 14
CHANNEL INSERTS
Vocal Mics
In Mono Compressor
Out
1 13
Power Amp
Mono Mode
Power Amp
Mono Mode
Stereo Power
Amplifier
Power Amp
Mono Mode
DIRECT OUT
1-8
DIRECT OUT
9-16
Mono EQ
Power Amp
Mono Mode
Center PA Speaker
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
Left PA Speaker
Right PA Speaker
SELECT
In a House of Worship application, the Onyx 80 Series provides plenty of Aux Sends
for stage monitors, stereo in-ear monitoring, and assistive listening systems. The
MONO output is used for the center PA speaker located between the Left and Right
speakers. The 1/4-inch Main Outputs provide a feed to the chapel for overflow needs.
The Matrix A output provides a custom mix for a mono recording and the Matrix B
output provides a custom mix for the nursery.
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3. Low-Cut Switch
1
48V
LINE
0
100Hz
30
20
40
-20dB
60
+40dB
GAIN
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
-15
+15
2k
FREQ
400Hz 8kHz
U
HIGH
MID
-15
+15
400
100
FREQ
2k
LOW
MID
-15
+15
U
LOW
80 Hz
-15
+15
+10
+5
0
5
10
15
20Hz
100Hz
1kHz
10kHz 20kHz
4. Polarity Switch
Pushing in this switch simply reverses the polarity of the
signal. This provides an easy way to correct a microphone
or line source whose polarity is opposite from the other
microphones, either from a miswired cable or from not
following the AES standard for Pin 2/Pin 3.
+15
5. GAIN Control
OUT
IN
EQ
AUX
SEND
2. MIC/LINE
Switch
OO
3
OO
MAX
PRE
4
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STEREO
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MAX
R
6. HIGH EQ
+15
+15
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
7. HIGH MID EQ
Short for midrange,
this knob provides 15 dB
+5
of boost or cut centered
0
at the frequency deter5
mined by its FREQ knob
10
(see HIGH MID FREQ
15
20
100
1k
10k 20k next). Midrange EQ is
High Mid EQ
often thought of as the
most dynamic because the frequencies that define any
particular sound are almost always found in this range.
The HIGH MID EQ range (400 Hz to 8 kHz) includes
the female vocal range as well as the fundamentals and
harmonics for many instruments.
Hz
Hz
+10
+5
0
5
10
15
1kHz
10kHz 20kHz
9. LOW MID EQ
+15
+10
+5
0
5
10
15
20Hz
100Hz
Low Mid EQ
1kHz
15
20Hz
100Hz
1kHz
10kHz 20kHz
11. LOW EQ
+5
0
5
10
15
20Hz
100Hz
1kHz
10kHz 20kHz
Low EQ
+15
100Hz
10
Hz
20Hz
0
5
+15
+15
Hz
+5
+10
+10
Hz
+10
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10kHz 20kHz
This is a true hardware bypass of the Perkins EQ circuitry to insure that there is no coloration of the signal
if the EQ is not needed. When this button is out, the EQ
controls have no effect on the signal. You can use this
switch to make an A/B comparison between the EQd
signal and the signal without EQ.
We have completely redesigned the
EQ circuits in the Onyx Series of
mixers, based on the designs of Cal
Perkins, an industry-leader in audio
engineering for over three decades
and long-time Mackie collaborator.
This neo-classic design provides the sweet musicality
of the British EQ sound, while still maintaining 15 dB of
boost and cut with optimum Q and minimum phase shift
(in other words, it gives you plenty of control and is
pleasing to the ear!).
The 4-band equalization has LOW shelving at 80 Hz,
LOW MID peaking, sweepable from 100 Hz to 2 kHz on
the mono channels, HIGH MID peaking, sweepable from
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-15
+15
OUT
IN
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EQ
400 Hz to 8 kHz on the mono channels, and HIGH shelving at 12 kHz. Shelving means that the circuitry boosts
or cuts all frequencies past the specified frequency. For
example, rotating the LOW EQ knob 15 dB to the right
boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing on
down to the lowest note you ever heard. Peaking means
that the frequencies around the center frequency are
less affected by the EQ the further away they are.
AUX
SEND
1
OO
PRE
MAX
2
STEREO
OO
MAX
R
3
OO
PRE
MAX
4
STEREO
OO
MAX
R
16. PAN
OO
PAN adjusts the amount of channel signal sent to the left versus the
right outputs.
With the PAN knob hard left,
the signal feeds the MAIN LEFT
(and GROUP 1, 3, 5, and 7,
depending on the setting of the
GROUP ASSIGN switches). With
the knob hard right, the signal
feeds the MAIN RIGHT (and
GROUP 2, 4, 6, and 8).
PRE
MAX
6
STEREO
OO
MAX
R
7
OO
PRE
MAX
8
STEREO
OO
MAX
R
PAN
L
Constant Loudness
MUTE GROUP
1
2
The Onyx
80 Series
3
4
PAN control
employs a
design called
MUTE
Constant
Loudness. If you have a channel
panned hard left (or right) and then pan to
the center,
dB
10
the signal is attenuated 3 dB to maintain the
same apparent loudness. Otherwise, it would make the sound
appear much louder when panned center. 5
OL
+10
U
0
-20
EQ
IN/OUT
MUTE
FADER
PAN
ASSIGN
10
INPUT
GAIN
POLARITY
LOW CUT
INSERT
PRE-EQ
DIRECT
OUT
POST-EQ
PRE-EQ
"POST"
SIGNAL
PRE/POST
PRE/POST
"PRE" SIGNAL
1-2
20
POSTMUTE
INTERNAL JUMPER
INTERNAL
JUMPER
GROUP
ASSIGN
EQ
AUX SEND 1
KNOB
30
AUX SEND 2
40
KNOB
50
3-4
TO AUX SEND 1
BUS
5-6
TO AUX SEND 2
BUS
7-8
60
OO
MAIN
MIX
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PFL
OO
PRE
MAX
4
with the channels PAN knob, they are used to deterMAX
mine the destination of the channels signal. L R
With the PAN knob [12] at the center detent, the left
and right sides receive equal signal levels (GROUPS
1-2,PRE
MAX
3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and MAIN MIX L-R). To feed only one side
6
or the other, turn the PAN knob accordingly.
STEREO
18. MUTE
Press this switch to mute the individual channel. This
disconnects the channels signal from all the Groups,
the Main Mix, and Aux Send buses (pre* and postfader). You can still solo the channel (PFL) when the
MUTE switch is pushed in.
* If the pre-fader Aux Sends internal jumper is wired for pre-EQ
[14], the MUTE switch will not affect the PRE Aux Send.
STEREO
OO
OO
OO
MAX
L
R
If youre doing a mixdown to a 2-track, for example,
7
simply engage the MAIN MIX switch on each channel
that you want to hear, and theyll be sent to the MAIN
PRE
MAX
MIX bus. If you want to create a subgroup of certain
8
channels, engage either the 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, or 7-8 switches
instead of the MAIN MIX, and theyll be sent to the ap-STEREO
MAX
R
propriate Group faders. From there, the groupsL can
be
sent back to the MAIN MIX (using
PAN
the MAIN MIX assign switches [41]
L R
above the Group faders), allowing
you to use the Group faders as a
MUTE GROUP
master control for those channels.
OO
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MUTE
dB
10
OL
+10
0
-20
10
GROUP
ASSIGN
1-2
20
3-4
30
5-6
40
50
7-8
60
OO
MAIN
MIX
PFL
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Auxiliary Section
This section includes the AUX MASTERS (Sends) and
the STEREO AUX INPUTS. These can be a bit confusing to the uninitiated, so heres the whole idea behind
aux sends and inputs: sends are outputs and inputs are
inputs. AUX SENDs tap signals off the channels, via the
AUX knobs [13], mix these signals together, then send
them out the AUX SEND jacks [72].
These outputs are fed to the inputs of an external
processor like a reverb or digital delay. From there, the
mono or stereo outputs of this external device are fed
back to the mixers STEREO AUX INPUT jacks [71].
These signals are sent through the AUX INPUT faders
[33], and finally delivered to a GROUP [43] and/or
the MAIN MIX [60], depending on the ASSIGN [35]
switches.
So, the original dry signals go from the channels to
the MAIN MIX and the affected wet signals go from
the AUX INPUTS to the MAIN MIX, and once mixed
together, the dry and wet signals combine to create a
glorious sound!
The AUX SENDS can also be used to provide another
mix for stage monitors, for example. In this case, the
AUX INPUTS arent used to return the signal. Instead,
they can be used as additional stereo inputs.
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24. HIGH EQ
This control gives you up to 15
dB boost or cut above 12 kHz, and
it is also flat at the center detent.
Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, and
an overall sense of transparency
or edge to the keyboards, vocals,
guitar, and bacon frying. Turn it
down a little to reduce sibilance,
or to hide tape hiss.
-20dB +20dB
HIGH
12kHz
-15
+15
U
HIGH
MID
2.5kHz
-15
+15
U
LOW
MID
400Hz
-15
LOW
80Hz
-15
+15
AUX
SEND
1
OO
3-4
MAX
2
STEREO
OO
MAX
BAL
STEREO
dB
10
OL
+10
0
-20
10
GROUP
ASSIGN
20
MUTE
27. LOW EQ
+15
U
GAIN
30
7-8
40
50
60
MAIN
MIX
OO
PFL
These tap a portion of each channels signal out to either an effects processor or for stage monitoring. These
go to the same Aux Send buses as the mono channel Aux
Sends. The Aux Input Aux Sends are always pre-fader.
Aux Inputs 1-4 send their signals to Aux 1 and Aux 2.
Aux Inputs 5-8 send their signals to Aux 5 and 6.
FEEDBACK LOOP WARNING: It is
common to use an Aux Send to route
signals to an external processor, and
then return the signal from the processor via the Aux Inputs. Since the
Aux Inputs on the Onyx 80 Series have Aux Sends of their
own, you could accidentally route the Aux Input to an
Aux Send that is being returned via that same Aux Input.
This will cause a feedback loop, characterized by a LOUD
howl or screech through the sound system, followed by
howls of discontent from the audience. Be careful with
the Aux Sends on the Aux Inputs!
32. MUTE
Press this switch to mute the channel. This disconnects the channels signal from all the Groups, the Main
Mix, and Aux Send buses. You can still solo the channel
in PFL mode when the MUTE switch is pushed in.
31. BALANCE
BALANCE adjusts the amount of channel signal sent
to the left versus the right outputs. On the stereo Aux
Input channels, the BALANCE knob works like the bal-
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AUX
MUTE
OO
MUTE
+15
OO
GAIN
+15
GAIN
AFL
AFL
STEREO
GROUP/AUX
FLIP
GROUP/AUX
FLIP
MAIN
MIX
L
MAIN
MIX
PAN
GROUP
MUTE
dB
dB
10
OL
+10
U
MUTE
10
PAN
GROUP
OL
+10
-20
0
-20
10
10
20
20
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
OO
OO
STEREO
AFL
16
38. MUTE
AFL
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Group Section
There are eight group masters (or submasters, if you
prefer) that feed the eight group sends [74].
40. PAN
Note: The Group PAN control works only when the
MAIN MIX switch is engaged (see next).
PAN adjusts the amount of signal sent to the left
versus the right outputs.
With the PAN knob hard left, the signal feeds the
MAIN LEFT output, and with the knob hard right, the
signal feeds the MAIN RIGHT output.
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When all four LEDs are lit, you know that the internal
power supply (or the external redundant power supply,
if connected) is operating correctly.
POWER
+15V
20
-15V
+48V
+12V
20
CLIP
10
10
2
0
2
0
0dB=0dBu
10
10
20
20
30
30
SOLO
If there are no
RUDE
SOLO
channels in SOLO, the
PFL
AFL
meters wont do anyB
MATRIX
thing. When a channel is soloed, theAmeters
reflect the
program level of the selected source priorGROUP
to the SOLO,
MONITOR, and PHONES [61/63/64] level knobs.
1
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
OO
MAX
OO
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
GROUP
OO
MAX
GROUP
OO
MAX
Group Control
Function
Group MUTE
Group Fader
Group AFL
Signal Level LEDs
Main Mix Switch
Group PAN
MAX
Mutes Aux Send Signal
Adjusts Aux Send Signal GROUP
7
Solos Aux Send SignalMAX
Indicates Aux Send Signal GROUP
Level
8Mix
Routes Group Signal to
Main
MAX
Adjusts amount of Group Signal
LEFT
to left and right Main Mix
GROUP
OO
OO
MAX
RIGHT
MAX
MAX
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OO
MATRIX
MASTER
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POWER
+15V
-15V
20
+48V
+12V
20
CLIP
10
10
0dB=0dBu
10
10
20
20
30
30
SOLO
RUDE
SOLO
PFL
AFL
MATRIX
GROUP
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
OO
MAX
GROUP
OO
MAX
GROUP
OO
MAX
GROUP
OO
MAX
GROUP
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
LEFT
RIGHT
A
OO
OO
MATRIX
MASTER
+15
MAX
OO
+15
STEREO
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ONYX 80 SERIES
AFL
AFL
MUTE GROUPS
MASTER
TALKBACK
MUTE
MUTE
OO
MAX
LEVEL
POWER
+15V
-15V
20
TALKBACK Section
The talkback feature allows the engineer to communicate with the talent either through the AUX 1-8 [72]
outputs, GROUPS 1-8 [74] outputs, or the MAIN L/R
[79] outputs. In addition, a TALKBACK LINE OUT [77]
jack is provided on the rear panel for patching into an
external intercom system. Connect an external microphone to the TALKBACK MIC IN XLR [76] connector on
the rear panel.
+48V
+12V
20
CLIP
10
10
4
4
By the way, it is okay to have more than
one destina2
tion switch pushed in at the same time.
The talkback2
0dB=0dBu
0
0
signal will be routed to all the destinations
you have 2
2
selected. But if you dont have any of the
destination 4
4
7
switches pushed in, the talkback signal7 wont go to any
10
internal destination (it appears at the10TALKBACK OUT
20
20
jack [77] regardless of the destination30switch settings).
30
SOLO
RUDE
SOLO
PFL
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AFL
A always
MATRIX
This is a latching switch, meaning its
activeB
when the switch is pushed in. As long as theGROUP
switch is
engaged, the talkback signal is routed to the 1
TALKBACK
OUT jack [77] and to the outputs determined
by the
GROUP
destination switches [56]. Push the switch again
2 to
release it, and the talkback circuit is turnedGROUP
off.
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
GROUP
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
GROUP
MAX
GROUP
This controls the output level at the MONO
OUT.
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
LEFT
RIGHT
A
OO
OO
MATRIX
MASTER
+15
MAX
OO
+15
STEREO
AFL
AFL
MUTE GROUPS
MASTER
TALKBACK
MUTE
MUTE
OO
MUTE
MUTE
MONO
OUT
OO
MAX
LEVEL
DESTINATION
AUX
1-2
AUX
3-4
AUX
5-6
AUX
7-8
GRPS
1-8
MAIN
L/R
MAX
PRE
FADER
MAIN
TALKBACK
PHONES/
MIX
MONITOR
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SOLO
19
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
ONYX 80 SERIES
GROUP
GROUP
OO
MAX
GROUP
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
These are
the master faders that control the levels at
LEFT
the MAIN OUTS.
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
MAX
OO
MAX
OO
+15
OO
+15
When the faders are fully down, the MAIN MIX is off. The
U AFL
marking indicates
AFL unity gain, and fully up provides 10
dB of additional gain. Typically, these faders are set near
MUTE GROUPS
MASTER
the
U label andTALKBACK
left alone, but they can be used for song
fade-outs
or
quick
system-wide mutes.
MUTE 1
STEREO
OO
MAX
2
3
LEVEL
DESTINATION
1-2
3-4
The SOLO LEVEL
control
is used to adjust the volume
of MUTE
the soloed
signal
as
AUX
AUX it is routed to the MONITOR and
4
5-6
7-8
PHONES outputs. This control is independent of, and
GRPS
MAIN
1-8
L/R and PHONES level controls.
prior
to, the MONITOR
MONO
AUX
AUX
OUT
This controls the solo signal level for both PFL and
AFL solo modes.
OO
MAX
MAIN
MIX
TALKBACK
PHONES/
MONITOR
SOLO
dB
10
OO
MAX
LEVEL
MAIN TO
MON/PHONES
5
OO
MAX
MONITOR
10
20
OO
MAX
PHONES
30
40
50
60
OO
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GAIN
-20dB +20dB
-20dB +20dB
20
GAIN
-20dB +20dB
+15
U
+15
U
HIGH
+15
+15
-20dB +20dB
+15
-20dB +20dB
+15
12kHz
-15
HIGH
HIGH
12kHz
-15
HIGH
-20dB +20dB
HIGH
12kHz
+15
GAIN
HIGH
-15
HIGH
GAIN
U
12kHz
-15
HIGH
GAIN
HIGH
12kHz
-15
HIGH
-20dB +20dB
HIGH
12kHz
-15
GAIN
HIGH
12kHz
-15
-20dB +20dB
HIGH
12kHz
ONYX 80 SERIES
GAIN
HIGH
-15
GAIN
+15
U
HIGH
HIGH
69. INSERT
This is a female XLR connector, which accepts a balanced microphone input from almost any type of microphone. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx
design, with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling any
standalone mic preamp on the market today.
ring
tip
SEND to processor
sleeve
(TRS plug)
CAUTION
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Rear Panel
from tip
to ring
RETURN from processor
MANUFACTURING DATE
SERIAL NUMBER
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
DIRECT OUTS
(BALANCED)
CHAN 1-8
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ONYX 80 SERIES
MONO PLUG
Channel Insert jack
MONO PLUG
Channel Insert jack
MANUFACTURING DATE
SERIAL NUMBER
connectors.
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
YX MIC PRE
ON
DIRECT OUTS
(BALANCED)
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LINE
ONYX 80 SERIES
CHAN 1-8
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RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
BAL/UNBAL
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
LINE
OUT
MIC
IN
BALANCED
MONO
BALANCED
RIGHT
BALANCED
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
(MONO)
GROUP SEND
BAL/UNBAL
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
MAIN OUTS
TALKBACK
LEFT
(MONO)
AUX SEND
MAIN
INSERT
MONITOR
OUT
MATRIX
OUT
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
REDUNDANT
POWER SUPPLY
~100-240VAC
50-60Hz 240W
FUSE: 5A SLO-BLO
POWER
LEFT
BALANCED
BAL/UNBAL
(TIP=SEND
RING=RETURN)
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ONYX 80 SERIES
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
LINE
OUT
MIC
IN
BALANCED
MONO
BALANCED
ONYX 80 SERIES
RIGHT
BALANCED
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
LEFT
(MONO)
GROUP SEND
BAL/UNBAL
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
MAIN OUTS
TALKBACK
24
BAL/UNBAL
LEFT
(MONO)
AUX SEND
MAIN
INSERT
MONITOR
OUT
MATRIX
OUT
BAL/UNBAL
BAL/UNBAL
LEFT
BALANCED
BAL/UNBAL
(TIP=SEND
RING=RETURN)
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
REDUNDANT
POWER SUPPLY
~100-240VAC
50-60Hz 240W
FUSE: 5A SLO-BLO
POWER
Bad Output
Troubleshooting
No Power
Are the POWER LEDs [47] on the front panel illuminated? If not, make sure the AC outlet is live.
Bad Sound
Noise/Hum
Bad Channel
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ONYX 80 SERIES
Repair
For warranty repair or replacement, refer to the warranty information on page 35.
Non-warranty repair for Mackie products is available
at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your
nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click
Support and select Locate a Service Center. Service
for Mackie products living outside the United States can
be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
If you do not have access to our website, you can
call our Tech Support department at 1-800-898-3211,
Monday-Friday, 7 am to 5 pm Pacific Time, to explain the
problem. Tech Support will tell you where the nearest
factory-authorized service center is located in your area.
Need Help?
You can reach a technical support representative
Monday through Friday
from 7 AM to 5 PM PST at:
1-800-898-3211
After hours, visit www.mackie.com and click Support,
or email us at: techmail@mackie.com
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ONYX 80 SERIES
XLR Connectors
SHIELD
SLEEVE
TIP
HOT
TIP
COLD
SHIELD
COLD 3
HOT
1
3
TIP
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Appendix B: Connections
SLEEVE
2
SHIELD
COLD
2
HOT
Balanced Mono
RING SLEEVE
TIP
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
SLEEVE
TIP
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
TIP SLEEVE
TIP
Unbalancing a Line
In most studio, stage, and sound reinforcement situations, there is a combination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on the various pieces of
equipment. This usually will not be a problem in making
connections.
Stereo Headphones
RING SLEEVE
When connecting a balanced output to an unbalanced input, be sure the signal high (hot) connections are wired to each other, and that the balanced
signal low (cold) goes to the ground (earth)
connection at the unbalanced input. In most cases,
the balanced ground (earth) will also be connected
to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. If
there are ground-loop problems, this connection
may be left disconnected at the balanced end.
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ONYX 80 SERIES
When connecting an unbalanced output to a balanced input, be sure that the signal high (hot)
connections are wired to each other. The unbalanced ground (earth) connection should be wired
to the low (cold) and the ground (earth) connections of the balanced input. If there are ground-loop
problems, try disconnecting the unbalanced ground
(earth) connection from the balanced input ground
(earth) connection, leaving the unbalanced ground
connected to the balanced input low (cold) connection only.
tip
ring
SEND to processor
sleeve
(TRS plug)
from tip
to ring
RETURN from processor
Y-Cord Splitter
28
ONYX 80 SERIES
MONO PLUG
Channel Insert jack
MONO PLUG
Channel Insert jack
STEREO
PLUG
Channel Insert jack
Mults and Ys
A mult or Y connector allows you to route one output
to two or more inputs by simply providing parallel wiring connections. You can make Ys and mults for the
outputs of both unbalanced and balanced circuits.
Remember: Only mult or Y an
output into several inputs. If you need
to combine several outputs into one
input, you must use a mixer, not a
mult or a Y.
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DB25 Connectors
CH 2
CH 10
CH 18
CH 26
CH 34
CH 42
CH 3
CH 11
CH 19
CH 27
CH 35
CH 43
Signal
Description
DIRECT
OUTS 1-8
Pin 14
Pin 15
Pin 16
Pin 17
Pin 18
Pin 19
Pin 20
Pin 21
Pin 22
Pin 23
Pin 24
Pin 25
Ch 8
Ch 7
Ch 7
Ch 6
Ch 5
Ch 5
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 1
Ch 1
CH 7
CH 15
CH 23
CH 31
CH 39
CH 47
CH 8
CH 16
CH 24
CH 32
CH 40
CH 48
GROUND
COLD
HOT
CH 1
CH 9
CH 17
CH 25
CH 33
CH 41
COLD
HOT
+
shield
+
shield
+
shield
+
shield
DIRECT
OUTS 1-8
Ch 8
Ch 8
Ch 7
Ch 6
Ch 6
Ch 5
Ch 4
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 2
Ch 1
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
+
shield
+
shield
+
shield
+
shield
N/C
GROUND
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
Pin 6
Pin 7
Pin 8
Pin 9
Pin 10
Pin 11
Pin 12
Pin 13
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
GROUND
COLD
HOT
Signal
Description
CH 4
CH 12
CH 20
CH 28
CH 36
CH 44
CH 5
CH 13
CH 21
CH 29
CH 37
CH 45
CH 6
CH 14
CH 22
CH 30
CH 38
CH 46
N/C
13 12 11 10 9
7 6
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Several companies make DB25-to-DB25 cables specifically for audio, with proper shielding to reduce crosstalk
and noise.
DB25 cables that break out to XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT
connectors for connecting to other mixers or audio gear
are also readily available. See your Mackie dealer for
details.
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ONYX 80 SERIES
Main Outs:
+4 dBu
Aux Send:
+4 dBu
Group Send:
+4 dBu
Monitor Out:
+4 dBu
Matrix Out:
+4 dBu
Maximum Rated Output:
+21 dBu @ Main XLR and TRS outputs
Dynamic Range
Mic Input:
Line Input:
Aux Input:
Noise Floor
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
87 dBu (ref. +4 dBu, Mic In to Main Out,
48 channels and Main Mix levels at unity)
90 dB
80 dB
86 dB
102 dB
105 dB
102 dB
70 dB
60 dB
66 dB
82 dB
85 dB
82 dB
50 dB
40 dB
39 dB
62 dB
65 dB
62 dB
Crosstalk
Adjacent Inputs: < 95 dB @ 1 kHz
Input to Output: < 85 dB @ 1 kHz
Input Impedance
Mic Input:
Mono Channel Line Input:
Stereo Aux Inputs:
Phantom Power
Output Impedance
Main Out:
Direct Out:
Group Sends:
Monitor Out:
Matrix Out:
Aux Sends:
Phones Out:
+48 VDC
Equalization
Mono Channel EQ:
High: 15 dB @ 12 kHz
High Mid: 15 dB, sweepable from 400 Hz to 8 kHz
Low Mid: 15 dB, sweepable from 100 Hz to 2 kHz
Low: 15 dB @ 80 Hz
Stereo Channel (Aux Input) EQ:
High: 15 dB @ 12 kHz
High Mid: 15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Mid: 15 dB @ 400 Hz
Low: 15 dB @ 80 Hz
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ONYX 80 SERIES
2.4 k, balanced
30 k balanced;
15 k unbalanced
20 k balanced;
20 k unbalanced
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VU Meters
Main and Solo Left and Right, 12 segments:
Clip (+20), +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, 2, 4, 7, 10, 20, 30
0 LED = 0 dBu
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption:
Onyx 2480
Onyx 3280
Onyx 4080
Onyx 4880
180 watts
200 watts
220 watts
240 watts
9.4 in/239 mm
48.8 in/1240 mm
29.6 in/751 mm
95 lb/43 kg
Onyx 3280
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
9.4 in/239 mm
60.0 in/1523 mm
29.6 in/751 mm
113 lb/51 kg
Onyx 4080
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
9.4 in/239 mm
70.4 in/1788 mm
29.6 in/751 mm
131 lb/59 kg
Onyx 4880
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
9.4 in/239 mm
81.3 in/2065 mm
29.6 in/751 mm
149 lb/68 kg
Options
Onyx PS External Redundant Power Supply
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., Onyx, and the Running Man are registered
trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names
mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
2005-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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9.4 in/239 mm
48.8 in/1240 mm
Onyx 2480
1
12
11
10
13
15
14
17
16
18
20
19
21
23
22
24
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PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS
WEIGHT
95 lb/
43 kg
MATRIX
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
29.6 in/751 mm
ONYX 80 SERIES
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
GROUP
GROUP
LEFT
RIGHT
MATRIX
MASTER
8
TALKBACK
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
10
PFL
PFL
11
PFL
12
13
PFL
PFL
14
PFL
15
PFL
PFL
17
16
PFL
PFL
18
PFL
19
20
PFL
PFL
21
PFL
22
23
PFL
PFL
24
PFL
48.8 in/1240 mm
Onyx 3280
1
10
12
11
13
15
14
16
17
18
19
20
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
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22
23
24
25
26
27
28
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
29
30
31
32
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
WEIGHT
113 lb/
51 kg
MATRIX
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
29.6 in/751 mm
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
GROUP
GROUP
LEFT
RIGHT
MATRIX
MASTER
8
TALKBACK
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
PAN
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
10
PFL
PFL
11
PFL
12
13
PFL
PFL
14
PFL
15
PFL
PFL
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
16
17
PFL
PFL
18
PFL
19
20
PFL
PFL
21
PFL
22
23
PFL
PFL
24
25
26
PFL
PFL
27
PFL
28
29
PFL
PFL
30
PFL
31
32
PFL
PFL
PFL
60.0 in/1523 mm
Onyx 4080
1
12
11
10
13
15
14
17
16
18
20
19
21
23
22
24
25
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28
27
29
31
30
33
32
34
36
35
37
39
38
40
WEIGHT
131 lb/
59 kg
MATRIX
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
29.6 in/751 mm
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
GROUP
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
GROUP
LEFT
RIGHT
MATRIX
MASTER
8
TALKBACK
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
PAN
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
10
PFL
11
12
PFL
PFL
13
PFL
14
PFL
15
PFL
17
16
PFL
PFL
18
PFL
19
PFL
20
PFL
21
PFL
22
PFL
23
PFL
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
24
25
PFL
PFL
26
PFL
27
28
PFL
PFL
29
PFL
30
PFL
31
PFL
32
33
PFL
PFL
34
PFL
35
36
PFL
PFL
37
PFL
38
PFL
39
PFL
40
PFL
70.4 in/1788 mm
Onyx 4880
1
12
11
10
13
15
14
17
16
20
19
18
21
23
22
24
25
POWER
PREMIUM LIVE ANALOG MIXER WITH PERKINS EQ AND ONYX MIC PREAMPS
28
27
26
29
31
30
33
32
34
35
36
37
38
39
41
40
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
WEIGHT
149 lb/
68 kg
MATRIX
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
29.6 in/751 mm
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
AUX
SEND
LEFT
RIGHT
MATRIX
MASTER
8
TALKBACK
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
PAN
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
10
PFL
11
PFL
12
PFL
13
PFL
14
PFL
15
PFL
17
16
PFL
PFL
10
8
PFL
19
PFL
20
PFL
21
PFL
22
PFL
23
PFL
ONYX 80 SERIES
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE GROUP
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
24
25
PFL
PFL
81.3 in/2065 mm
32
AUX
SEND
GROUP
GROUP
26
PFL
27
PFL
28
PFL
29
PFL
30
PFL
31
PFL
32
PFL
33
PFL
34
PFL
35
PFL
36
PFL
37
PFL
38
PFL
39
PFL
40
PFL
41
PFL
42
PFL
43
PFL
44
PFL
45
PFL
46
PFL
47
PFL
48
PFL
MACKIE
ONYX 80 SERIES
BLOCK DIAGRAM
(#011205_DB/DF)
Talkback Mic
L
(Mono)
(1-8)
(9-16)
(17-24)
Direct Out
Stereo Aux
Inputs 1-8
Line
Mic
Mic/Line Inputs
48V
Phantom Power
pre-EQ
Gain
12K
HI
100 Hz
HPF
HPF
OL
+10
0
-20
Bypass
Low Cut
MID
HI
Talkback
1
2
3
4
to Aux 7-8
to Aux 5-6
to Aux 3-4
to Aux 1-2
to Main L-R
postMute
7/8
L-R
Aux 1&2
Aux 3&4
PFL
post
pre
7/8
5/6
Aux 5&6
Aux 7&8
to Talkback Out
PFL
(Channel 5-8)
Aux Sends
(Channel 1-4)
Fader
Aux
Sends
jumper
3/4
1/2
L/R
stereo
stereo
stereo
stereo
Fader
Level Pan Assign
Mono
Stereo
preEQ
Mute
to Group 1-8
Mute
OL
+10
0
-20
Talkback Assign
Mute Groups
4-Band EQ
Balance
Level
MID
EQ out
in
LO
Insert
20 to +20dB
2.5K
MID
4-Band EQ
400
80
MID
post-EQ
LO
jumper
0
180
Phase
Mic
Line
Gain
Mic: 0 to +60 dB
Line: 20 to +40 dB
L
R Main
1
2
3
4
5 Group
6
7
8
Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 3
Aux 4
Aux 5
Aux 6
Aux 7
Aux 8
Matrix A
Matrix B
AFL L
AFL R
PFL L
PFL R
L
Main R
1
2
3
Group 4
5
6
7
8
Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 3
Aux 4
Aux 5
Aux 6
Aux 7
Aux 8
Matrix A
Matrix B
AFL L
AFL R
PFL L
PFL R
PFL R
AFL R
PFL L
AFL L
Off
Main Mix to Phones
3
4
Mute Groups
Insert
Insert
Insert
Insert
PFL
Solo Level
Solo Meters
Aux 2 AFL
Aux 1 AFL
Aux 2 Level
Aux 1 Level
Solo Logic
AFL
Amber-AFL
Green-PFL
RUDE
SOLO
LEDS
Phones
Level
Monitor
Level
Talkback
Mute
Mute
0
-20
OL
+10
0
-20
Group Meters
OL
Mute
+10
L
R
Mute
PFL
Matrix B AFL
Matrix A AFL
to Monitor/Phones
Main Mix R
Main Mix L
Group 2 AFL
Group 1 AFL
Matrix Master
to Matrix B
to Matrix B
to Matrix A
to Matrix A
R Insert
L Insert
Aux 2
Aux 1
Group 2
Group 1
to Matrix B
to Matrix B
to Matrix A
to Matrix A
Matrix B
Matrix A
R Sum
L Sum
Mono Level
Main
Meters
Post-Fader
Pre-Fader
Matrix B
Out
Matrix A
Out
Right
Main Out
Left
Mono Out
Phones
Monitor
R Out
Monitor
L Out
Talkback
Out
Aux 2 Out
Aux 1 Out
Group 2
Out
Group 1
Out
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ONYX 80 SERIES
0dB
0 dB
0dB
to A
to A
(Insert
Send)
0dB
TALKBACK IN
50 dB
0 dB
20 dB gain, TRIM up
40 dB gain, TRIM up
60 dB gain, TRIM up
0 dB
+10 dB up
TALKBACK
TB ASSIGN
EQ
15 dB
down
15 dB
down
15 dB
down
HIGH MID
LOW MID
LOW
EQ
15 dB
down
+15 dB up
15 dB
down
15 dB
down
HIGH MID
+15 dB up
+15 dB up +15 dB up
LOW MID
LOW
LEVEL
A
(Insert
Return)
+15 dB up +15 dB up
B
BALANCE
3 dB center
STEREO CHANNEL
15 dB
down
HIGH
+15 dB up
H
MUTE
MONO CHANNEL
15 dB
down
HIGH
+15 dB up
I
0 dB
+10 dB up
PAN
SOLO (PFL/AFL)
LEVEL
0dB
+10 dB up
0 dB
6 dB
FADER
0 dB
G
OUTPUTS
OUTPUT
0dB
OUTPUT
G 0dB
MONITOR/PHONES
LEVEL
+12 dB up
AUX SEND
OUTPUT
G 0dB
AUX Master
MATRIX
MATRIX Master
0 dB
OUTPUTS
0 dB XLR Out
+15 dB up
MONO
0 dB
(Insert
Return) AUX MIX
MATRIX MIX
LEVEL
+10 dB up
From G (MAIN) or K
(Insert
Send)
3 dB
From G
(Main and Groups)
From A, C, D, H, I
MIX
INSERT INSERT
Send
Return
From F or G
(MAIN)
6 dB
6 dB
ASSIGN
E
3 dB center
0 dB
FADER ASSIGN
FADER
From B, G, H
MUTE
+10 dB up
ONYX 80 SERIES
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