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  • Page 1

    OWNER’S MANUAL 2-Channel DJ Mixer with F ireWire Option LR MAIN B A OL 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 OL 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 OL 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 TRANSFORM PGM 2 TRANSFORM REVERSE contact-free cross-fader i nfin ium PGM 1 LOW MID HIGH PHONES BOOTH MAIN SOURCE EQ FX PAN BAL LOW MID HIGH LINE/ PHONO CD EQ SIG OL MIC CONTROL 2 PGM LEVEL PGM[...]

  • Page 2

    2 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er 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 dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near any h[...]

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    Part No. 0014096 Rev . A 7/05 ©2005 LOUD T echnologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in China. 3 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Don’t forget to visit our website at www .mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. T able of Contents Saf ety Instructions ................................... 2 Intr oduction ......[...]

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    4 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie d.2 Premium VCA Mixer for scratch and club DJs. It contains all your fa- vorite features in a scratch mixer , along with signifi cant extras that you will come to appreciate. The d.2 is the fi rst DJ mixer made by Mackie. W e were able to apply our extensive knowl[...]

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    5 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Getting Started READ THIS P AGE!! Even if you never reads manuals, please read and digest the safety instructions on page 2, and this page before you begin using the d.2 mixer . Zero the Controls 1. T urn the rear panel POWER switch off. 2. T urn down the LEVEL controls for MIC, PGM 1 and PGM 2, and center all [...]

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    6 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Hookup Diagrams (The following hookup diagrams show the d.2 with the optional FireW ire card installed.) Mobile DJ System: Rental, W edding, or Funeral LINE MIC RR PGM 2 MAIN OUT MIC LL L L LR PHONO CD SEND R BOOTH FX GND LINE PHONO RETURN LR R L R DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED [...]

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    7 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Radio Show Recor ding/Podcasting/having a good old time LINE MIC RR PGM 2 MAIN OUT MIC LL L L LR PHONO CD SEND R BOOTH FX GND LINE PHONO RETURN LR R L R DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2005 • "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGUR[...]

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    8 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Tw o-T ur ntable Portable System LINE MIC RR PGM 2 MAIN OUT MIC LL L L LR PHONO CD SEND R BOOTH FX GND LINE PHONO RETURN LR R L R DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2005 • "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LO[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Club System LINE MIC RR PGM 2 MAIN OUT MIC LL L L LR PHONO CD SEND R BOOTH FX GND LINE PHONO RETURN LR R L R DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2005 • "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [...]

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    10 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Rear Panel Features 1. MIC Input This is a Neutrik “combo” input connector that ac- cepts either a balanced male XLR connector or a 1/4" balanced or unbalanced connector . Use an XLR connec- tor for low-impedance microphones and a 1/4" connec- tor for high-impedance microphones. The MIC Input si[...]

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    11 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual If you only have one monitor speaker , just use one of the BOOTH Outputs and push in the BOOTH STEREO/ MONO switch [34] in the CONTROL section on the top panel. 9. XLR MAIN OUT s These male XLR connectors provide a balanced mic- or line-level signal from the MAIN LEVEL control [32]. The LINE/MIC Switch [10] de[...]

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    12 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er T op Panel Features MIC Input Section 16. MIC LEVEL Contr ol This knob adjusts the gain of the mic preamp for any microphone plugged into the MIC input jack [1]. It ranges from +13 dB to +63 dB of gain. Adjust this knob so that the loudest speaking or shouting that you do into the microphone just barely light[...]

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    13 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Program Input Section 25. LEVEL Contr ol This knob adjusts the gain of the PGM input signals selected by the position of the SOURCE Select switch [26]. This knob ranges from off to +13 dB of gain at maximum. Adjust this with your good eye on the PRO- GRAM METERS [42], so the level is typically bouncing between[...]

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    14 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Control Section 32 . MAIN LEVEL C ontrol This knob adjusts the main output level at the MAIN OUT XLRs [9] (and to the RCA Main Outs [11] when the LIVE/RECORD switch [12] is out). (Remem- ber , when the LIVE RE- CORD switch is pushed in, the RCA Main Outs are not affected by the MAIN LEVEL control.) 33. BOO TH[...]

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    15 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Program Output Section 40. TRANSFORM Switch The transform switch has three positions: Latch- ing, Center , and Momen- tary . When the switch is Latched, this program’s signal is on, and passes through to the outputs. When the switch is in the center position, this program’s signal is muted at the outputs a[...]

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    16 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er 45. REVERSE LED This LED lights when the REVERSE switch [48] has been activated for the Crossfader . For more details, see the dis- cussion of the REVERSE switches [48] on the next page. 46. CR OSSF ADER The crossfader is used to fade between the two PGM signals in the MAIN outputs. When the crossfader is all[...]

  • Page 17

    17 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Front Panel Features 47 . CONT OUR Contr ols Use the CONTOUR controls to adjust how fast or slow each fader responds to movement. In the SLOW position, the faders respond in a linear fashion, incr eas- ing from minimum to maximum at the same rate. In the F AST position, the faders respond logarithmically , inc[...]

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    18 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Appendix A: Ser vice Information W arranty Ser vice Details concerning W arranty Service are spelled out in the W arranty section on page 27. If you think your d.2 has a problem, please do everything you can to confi rm it before calling for service. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your mixer[...]

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    19 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- authorized service center . Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your d.2 needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions[...]

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    20 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The d.2 MIC combo input accepts 3-pin male XLR connectors; the MAIN OUT s accept 3-pin female XLR connectors. These are wir ed as follows, according to standards specifi ed by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). 2 2 3 1 1 SHIELD COLD HOT SHIELD COLD HOT 3 SHIELD COLD H[...]

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    21 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Specifi cations Frequency Response : Mic Input to any Output: (T rim at 0 dB):+0, –1 dB 2 0 Hz to 20 kHz Line/CD Input to any Output: ±0.5 dB 2 0 Hz to 20 kHz Phono input to any Output: ±1 dB of RIAA EQ curve Distortion (THD and IMD): THD @ Main Output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Mic Input @ 30 dB Gain: Less than 0.[...]

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    22 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er AC P ower Requir ements: Power Consumption: 20 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 V AC – 240 V AC, 50-60 Hz Physical Dimensions and W eight: Height: 15.49”/393.4 mm (including knobs and connectors) W idth: 10"/254 mm Depth: 4.62”/ 117.3 mm (including knobs and connectors) W eight: 11 lb/5 kg (wit[...]

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    23 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Block Diagram PGM2 Fader Curve Logic Crossfader Curve Logic L R MAIN MAIN LEVEL PAN L BOOTH OUTPUT L Sum R Sum LO MID HI R L MAIN MIX METERS Bal R L R 3-BAND EQ BOOTH LEVEL MONO FireWire I/O FireWire Output (option) ON Assign NO NOTE: Switches are shown in the default (out) position. MAIN OUT XLR MAIN OUT RCA [...]

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    24 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Gain Structure Diagram (+19 dBu max in) MIC CHANNEL EQ LOW XLR I (+13 dB) MI D HIGH TRS 1 +63 dB GAIN = CW +15 dB -15 dB +15 dB -15 dB -3 dB @ center -15 dB to C PAN +13 dB GAIN = CCW +15 dB FX RETURN +13 dB (0 dB) INPUT (+22 dBu max in) to C LEVEL B FX SEND (0 dB) +13 dB (0 dB) FX SELECT (+22 dBu max out) SE[...]

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    25 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Appendix D: T ransform Switch Rotation and Fader Replacement T ransform Switch Rotation From the factory , the transform switches operate vertically , that is (to get all technical for a moment) fore and aft. Y ou can perform a simple modifi cation to make these switches operate sideways, or even diagonally ,[...]

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    26 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Replacing Faders If the faders ever need to be replaced, this can be done with the help of your trusty screwdriver . 10. Follow steps 1 to 5 and remove the top panel. 11. T ake care to only r emove the two outer screws of each fader you are r eplacing, as shown below . 12. Gently lift up the fader assembly , [...]

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    27 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual A. LOUD T echnologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of three years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, LOUD T[...]

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