PPM608

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Mackie professional

powered mixer. These powerful mixers are designed to

meet the needs of almost any small to medium-sized

club, meeting room, sanctuary, or outdoor gathering.

 

 

At Mackie, we know what it takes to be roadworthy.

 

 

After all, our mixers have traveled all over the world

 

 

under the worst of conditions and the best of conditions,

 

 

and we’ve applied what we’ve learned to the mechanical

 

 

design of our powered mixers.

 

 

Reliability is paramount to sound reinforcement.

 

 

That’s why our engineers have subjected our powered

 

 

mixers to the most rigorous and fiendish tests imag-

 

 

inable to fine-tune the design, and extend its limits

 

 

beyond those of ordinary powered mixers.

 

 

Features

 

 

• Two internal power amplifiers, each rated at

 

 

500 watts peak into 4 ohms

 

 

• Three selectable amplifier modes (stereo

 

 

mains, mono-main/monitor 1, mon 1/mon 2)

 

 

• 8 channels (6 mono, 2 stereo)

 

 

• Mic inputs on all channels

 

 

• Line-level inputs (6 mono, 2 stereo)

 

 

• RCA inputs on stereo channels.

 

 

• Insert jacks on mono channels

 

 

• Channels 5 and 6 allow direct connection of

 

 

guitars and basses without a DI box

 

 

• 3-band EQ on each channel

 

 

• Monitor 1 send

 

 

• Main mix stereo line outputs

 

 

• Main mix mono sub out

 

 

• Amplifier line-level inputs allow the connection

 

 

of external mixers if more channels are needed

 

 

• Footswitch connection for FX mute/unmute

 

 

• FX/monitor 2 send (selectable pre/post)

 

 

• +48v Phantom power can be applied to all mics

 

 

• Built-in compressors on the first 4 mono inputs

 

 

(dedicated in-line compression)

 

 

• 24 built-in Running Man 32-bit effects with

 

 

input gain, tap delay, and a footswitch mute/un-

 

 

mute

 

 

• Independent 7-band graphic EQs with

 

 

constant-Q filters on the main and monitor

 

 

outputs

 

 

• Tape/CD stereo RCA outputs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



PPM608

 

 

 

 

 

 

•12-segment stereo output meters on main mix, and mono meter on monitor 1

•Break switch mutes all mono channels

•Speakon and 1/4" power amp outputs

•Precision passive switch for enhanced clarity and low-frequency response with Mackie pas- sive speakers

•Rugged design with polycarbonate sides and built-in metal handles

•Modern and stylish design from our modern and stylish, hip and trendy design team (runners-up in the coveted Golden Lock-Washer of Walton- on-Naze design award)

How To Use This Manual

The first pages after the table of contents are the hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for fun times with your powered mixer.

Next is a detailed tour of the entire mixer. The descriptions are divided into sections, just as your mixer is ­organized into distinct zones:

•Rear panel: The AC input, power switch, speak- er-level outputs and amplifier mode switch

•Patchbay: The lower front section, where you connect microphones and guitars etc.

•Channel Strip: The channel strips where you adjust and control each channel

•Master Section: The section on the right, with graphic EQ and main level controls

•Stereo Effect Processor

Throughout these sections you’ll find illustrations with each feature numbered and described in the nearby paragraphs.

This icon marks information that is critically

important­ or unique to the powered mixer. For

your own good, read them and remember them.

This icon will lead you to some explanations of

features­ and practical tips. Go ahead and skip

these if you really need to go. Appendix A: Service information. Appendix B: Connectors.

Appendix C: Technical information.

Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets

The thickness of the manual makes it ideal for fitting under wobbly table legs, or for defending yourself against packs of angry ferrets.