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Mackie HMX-56 manual

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    2 HMX -56 HMX -56 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 heat sources such as r[...]

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    Part No. 0016043 Rev . B 03/06 ©2005-2006 LOUD T echnologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.  Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Don’t forget to visit our website at www .mackie.com for mor e information about this and other Mackie products. T able of Contents I n t r o d u c t i o n . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 HMX -56 HMX -56 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie HMX-56 Matrix Headphone Mixer/Amplifier . This six-channel headphone mixer features left and right TRS main inputs, four TRS “source” inputs, as well as an effects send and stereo effects r eturn. The HMX-56 provides six separate headphone mixes, each of which can be comprised of t[...]

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    5 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Getting Started READ THIS P AGE!! Even if you’re one of those people who never reads manuals, all we ask is that you read this page now befor e you begin using the HMX-56. Y ou’ll be glad you did! Zero the Controls 1. T urn down all the SOURCE, EFFECTS SEND, EFFECTS RETURN, and PHONES LEVEL controls. 2. T u[...]

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    6 HMX -56 HMX -56 Hookup Diagrams HMX-56 Live Sound Applica tion                        ?[...]

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    7 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual HMX-56 Recording Application with Onyx 1640 This example demonstrates how to use an Onyx 1640 mixer with the optional FireWire car d in a recording application. Four aux sends from the 1640 provide four separate mono headphone mixes to the HMX-56. The Phones output from the 1640 is connected to the Main Inputs [...]

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    8 HMX -56 HMX -56 HMX-56 Features Front Panel All six headphone amplifiers share the same featur es: • Four sources plus L/R main input for each channel • Effects return for each channel • Individual front panel level controls • Rear panel phone outputs for each channel • Balanced inputs 1 . S O U R C E A - D L e v e l C on t r o l s The[...]

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    9 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual Rear Panel The rear panel is wher e you make all your analog audio connections to the HMX-56. 8 . I E C P o w er R e c e p t a c l e This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector . Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box with your HMX-56) to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the line[...]

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    10 HMX -56 HMX -56 Appendix A: Ser vice Information W arranty Ser vice Details concerning W arranty Service are spelled out in the W arranty section on page 15. If you think your HMX-56 has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your headphone amp and the as[...]

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    11 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 HMX-56 needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggesti[...]

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    12 HMX -56 HMX -56 Appendix B: Connections 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. • When connecting a balanced output to an unbalanced input, use [...]

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    13 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual A C Po wer Requirements Power Consumption: 12 watts U.S. and Canada: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz AC Connector: 3-pin IEC 250 V AC Physical Dimensions and W eight Height: 2.0 in/51 mm W idth: 9.4 in/239 mm Depth: 8.5 in/216 mm W eight: 4.5 lb/2.0 kg LOUD T echnologies Inc. is always striving to improve our prod- ucts by[...]

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    14 HMX -56 HMX -56 HMX-56 Block Diagram Source A Level Left L Main R Main Source A Source B Source C Source D FX Rtn L FX Rtn R FX Send Main Input + - Right + - Left Effects Return + - Right + - Source A + - Source B + - Source C + - Source D + - Phones 1 L Phones 1 R Source B Level Source C Level Source D Level Effects Return Level Effects Send A [...]

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    15 Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual HMX-56 Limited W arranty A. LOUD T echnologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of one year 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 w[...]

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    16220 W ood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, W A 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and S outh America: 425.487 .4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 F ax: 425.487 .4337 • www.mackie.com E -mail: sales@mackie.com[...]