User manual MACKIE ONYX SATELLITE

[. . . ] PORTABLE RECORDING PREAMP with 96kHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE OWNER'S MANUAL ONYX Satellite Important Safety Instructions 1. Donotblockanyventilationopenings. Installinaccordancewiththe manufacturer'sinstructions. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators, heatregisters, stoves, orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-type plug. Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother. [. . . ] Plugging a guitar straight into a typical line input can result in the loss of high frequencies, causing an unnatural and dull sound. Normally, you must use a direct box between a guitar and a mixer's or preamplifier's input, which serves to convert the impedance of the guitar from high to low. The Instrument inputs on channels 1 and 2 make the need for a direct box unnecessary. HOWEVER: The Instrument inputs are unbalanced, so if you are running a long cord between the instrument and the Onyx Satellite (say over 20 feet), it is best to use a direct box with a balanced output to avoid picking up noise over the length of the cord. 1. Channel GAIN The GAIN controls adjust the input sensitivity of the mic and line inputs on channels 1-2. This allows the signal from the outside world to be adjusted to optimal internal operating levels. If a mic-level signal is plugged into the XLR combo jack, there is 0 dB of gain (unity gain) with the knob turned all the way down, ramping up to 60 dB of gain fully up. When using the balanced line input of the combo jack (1/4" TRS connector), there is 20 dB of attenuation all the way down, and 40 dB of gain fully up, with a "U" (unity gain) mark at about 10:00. 4. POWER Indicator When power is applied to the pod, either through the FireWire connection or with the AC adapter, the POWER LED lights to let you know the unit is operational. . Signal Level Indicators These LEDs indicate the channel's signal level after the GAIN control and just after the analog-to-digital converter. 30 20 U 40 OL -10 -20 30 20 U 40 CTRL RM/ PHONES 1 POWER PHONES 2 1 -20dB U GAIN +40dB 60 -40 -20dB U GAIN +40dB 60 48V O O 2 MAX O O MAX Owner's Manual 17 ONYX Satellite 5. FireWire Indicator This LED illuminates when a valid FireWire connection is made between the Onyx Satellite and a computer. 8. PHONES Level This knob adjusts the signal level at the PHONES 2 jack [9] on the front panel. Having independent level control for each headphone output means that in an overdub situation, for example, the musician and the engineer can each adjust their own headphone volume to taste. 6. 48V Phantom Power Switch and Indicator Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which is a low-current DC voltage delivered to the microphone on pins 2 and 3 of the XLR microphone connector. An LED lights next to the button to indicate that phantom power is active. This is a global phantom power switch and applies 48V to the XLR input connectors on channels 1 and 2. Dynamic microphones, like Shure's SM57 and SM58, do not require phantom power. However, phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power is turned on. Check the manual for your microphone to find out for sure whether or not phantom power can damage it. 9. PHONES 1 and Outputs This is where you plug in your stereo headphones. The same signal appears at both PHONE jacks, but each has its own individual level control [7/8]. The same signal is also routed to the CONTROL ROOM outputs [11], which share the level control with the PHONES 1 output. [. . . ] Ship the product in its original shipping carton, freight prepaid to the authorized service center. The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton. LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out. [. . . ]