Console

Introduction

significant extras that you will come to appreciate.

 

Thank you for choosing a Mackie d.2 Pro DJ produc-

 

tion console for scratch and club DJs. It contains all

Production

your favorite features in a scratch mixer, along with

The d.2 was the first DJ mixer made by Mackie. The

 

 

d.2 Pro builds upon the success of the d.2, making it

 

a truly professional product with the high-end perfor-

 

mance you’ve come to expect from Mackie. Features

 

like our “built like a tank” construction, premium analog

 

circuitry, infinium™ contact-free crossfader, FireWire™

 

connectivity as standard, and “Planet Earth” power

 

supply add value to the d.2 Pro not found in any other

DJ

scratch mixer in its class.

FEATURES

Pro

• 2 Stereo program channels with FireWire, CD

and line/phono inputs.

d.2

• Built-in FireWire 13x6 interface provides easy

input from your computer to the program chan-

 

 

nels and FX return, and easy outputs to the

 

computer from: program channels (direct and

 

post-EQ), microphone, FX bus and the main

 

mix. It has 24-bit resolution, and 44.1, 48, 88.2,

 

and 96 kHz sample rates.

 

• Sends the crossfader position over FireWire to

 

your computer via a MIDI controller message.

 

• Premium VCA-based design offers extremely

 

smooth fades and crossfades with very low

 

distortion characteristics.

 

• Program faders and crossfader have variable

 

contour curves and reverse switches.

 

• 3-Band EQ on each channel, with kill position

 

and backlit blue knobs.

 

• User-replaceable optical crossfader from

 

Infinium, with easily adjustable tension and

 

contour.

 

Please write your serial number here for future

 

reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,

 

return authorization, etc.)

 

 

 

 

Purchased at:

Date of purchase:



d.2 Pro DJ Production Console

•Mackie mic preamp with 3-band EQ for pro- quality vocals through the d.2 Pro.

•Mackie phono preamplifiers on each channel.

•XLR main outputs with mic/line switch (mic position allows stage connections with no D.I. boxes required).

•RCA main outs with live/record switch (record position delivers a pre-main out).

•Ultra bright main meters plus individual pro- gram meters for cueing and beat matching.

•Separate mono/stereo switchable booth output on balanced TRS connectors.

•Stereo FX loop for outboard effects.

•Mighty strong construction to withstand the rigors of DJ work.

•Integrated rack ears (Odyssey Battle Bridge™ compatible).

•Removable top panel provides access to the rotatable transform switches and to the user-replaceable faders.

•“Planet Earth” power-supply operates on volt- ages between 100 and 240 VAC.

•Standard IEC power receptacle and power cord.

•Includes Tracktion, our professional, easy-to- use, totally-amazing music production software.

•Certified for use with Tracktor® Scratch DJ production software for live scratching.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Please read the safety instructions on page 2 first. The getting started guide on page 5 will help you get the mixer set up fast so you can start using it right away. Right after that are the ever popular hook-up diagrams that show you some typical setups.

The features section describes every knob, button, and connection point on the d.2 Pro, roughly following the signal flow through the mixer from top to bottom. For more information about a feature, locate its number in the appropriate illustration, and find it in the nearby paragraphs.

This icon marks information that is critically

important or unique to the d.2 Pro. For your

own good, read them and remember them.

This icon leads you to in-depth explanations

of features and practical tips. They usually

have some valuable nuggets of information.

Appendix A shows service and repair information. Appendix B is a section on connectors.

Appendix C shows the specs and a block diagram. Appendix D shows how to reposition the transform

switches, and replace the faders. Appendix E shows details of the FireWire interface.