Mackie CFX20MKII Mixer

MACKIE CFX20MKII Details

THE FEATURES YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE
All CFX.mkII mic/line channels feature genuine Mackie mic preamps, renowned for their high-headroom, low-noise operation. Additional channel features include unbalanced inserts and input Trim controls with individual Zero Level LEDs,
3-band EQ with swept midrange, and 100Hz low cut filters for eliminating mic rumble. Each channel strip has a 60mm log-taper fader, one external, and one internal/external effects send; plus two Aux sends, pan, mute, solo (PFL), and bus assigns. The mixers also offer phase-accurate 9-band stereo graphic EQ for easy tonal shaping (and feedback supression). All three models allow two separate stage monitor mixes to be created with their own effects levels. See how its done here. (JPG or PDF)

Sweet touches abound on the CFX.mkII Series — like a simple, yet utterly handy Break Switch, that lets you mute all the channels, and instantly play any souce you've plugged into the Tape inputs. (Perfect for those moments when you have to take care of business offstage, and don't want some overzealous fan grabbing a mic to belt out "Free Bird.")

NOT JUST ANY OLD EFFECTS
Thanks to our massive digital R&D efforts of the past seven years, we've developed sophisticated 32-bit digital effects that rival dedicated outboard processors. Our EMAC effects sound clean and realistic — especially compared to the crude, jangling 16-bit effects on most of the other "effects" mixers on the market.

TOUGH ENOUGH FOR LIVE
Like all Mackie mixers, the CFX.mkII Series is designed for rugged, day-in and day-out road use. Their sturdy-yet-light steel monocoque construction houses rugged, double-sided SMT-plated fiberglass circuit boards, and 60mm faders with ultra-tight lip seals for keeping out contaminants. Onyx mixer-style knobs are mounted so they "ride" just above the steel chassis and absorb impacts without transferring damage to the internal components. And like all Mackie mixers, the CFX.mkII feature co-molded potentiometers that don't get brittle and scratchy sounding with age.

Features:

• High-headroom mic preamps with RF rejection
• 20 channels (16 mic/line mono, and 2 stereo line channels)
• 32-bit EMAC(tm) digital effects with 9 reverbs, 4 delays, phaser, chorus, flange; 2 parameter controls + EFX wide spatial expander
• External and internal EFX sends
• EFX to Monitor control
• 9-band stereo graphic equalizer
• Inserts on all mic channels and main mix
• True 4-bus design with direct sub outs and L/R assign
• 2 Pre/Post Aux sends and internal/external FX level sends on each channel
• 3-band EQ with swept mid (100Hz to 8kHZ) on mic/line channels
• 4-band EQ on stereo line channels
• Pan, Mute, PFL solo on each channe
• Inserts and 100Hz low-cut filters on all mic/line channels
• Subwoofer output from built-in 18dB/oct. 75Hz crossover
• Ingenious BREAK switch
• Headphone output with level control
• Tape/CD inputs with level control assignable to Main Mix via Break switch
• Logarithmic taper 60mm faders
• 48V phantom power
• 12V BNC lamp jack

MACKIE CFX20MKII Specs

Specifications:

Frequency Response
Mic Input to any Output (gainm at 0 dB)
32Hz to 20kHz +0, -1 dB,

Distortion
THD and SMPTE IMD; 20Hz to 20kHz
Mic Input to Main Output < 0.05% at +4 dBu output

Noise
20Hz to 20kHz BW (150 Ohms source impedance)
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) -127 dBu

Residual Output Noise
Main, Monitor, & Effects outputs
Channel & Master levels off -95 dBu

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
at 1kHz, Gain at 0 dB 60 dB

Crosstalk
Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output -90 dB at 1kHz

Fader Off -90 dB at 1kHz

Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute -80 dB at 1kHz

Input Gain Control Range
Mono Channels
Mic In: +5dB to +50dB
Line In: -15 to +30dB
Stereo Channels
Line In: -20dB to +20dB
Phantom Power
+48V DC

Equalization
Low Cut 100Hz, -18dB/octave

Mono Channel EQ High ±15dB at 12kHz

Mid ±15 dB at 100Hz to 8kHz

Low ±15 dB at 80Hz

Stereo Channel EQ High ±15 dB at 12kHz

High Mid ±15 dB at 3kHz

Low Mid ±15 dB at 400Hz

Low ±15 dB at 80Hz

Graphic EQ (9 bands):
±15 dB
Q =1.414 ISO octave centers at
63Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16kHz

Mixer Rated Output
Main, Sub, Aux, & Efx: +4 dBu

Maximum Rated Output: +20 dBu

Since we're always striving to make our stuff better by incorporating new and improved materials, components and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.

Maximum Input Levels
Mic input Gain at +50 dB -28 dBu
Gain at +6 dB +18 dBu
Line Input Gain at +30 dB -8 dBu
Gain at -15 dB +38 dBu
Insert Return, Stereo Line Input,
Tape Input, and Effects Return +20 dBu
Maximum Voltage Gain
Mic input to Insert Output 50 dB

Tape Output 66 dB

Sub Output 66 dB

Main Output 76 dB

Aux Send 71 dB

Line Input to Insert Output 30 dB

Tape Output 46 dB

Sub Output 46 dB

Main Output 56 dB

Aux Send 51 dB

Stereo Line Input to Tape Output 40 dB

Sub Output 40 dB

Main Output 50 dB

Aux Send 45 dB

Tape Input to Main Output 30 dB

Effects Return to Main Output 30 dB

Input Impedance
Mic Input 3 kilohms, balanced

Line Input 40 kilohms, balanced

Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns 10 kilohms, unbalanced

Output Impedance
Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, Sub Output, and Effects Sends 150 Ohms

Digital Effects
Resolution 16-bit, 2-channel

Number of Presets 16

Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity)
0 dBu (normal operating level)
VU Meters
Main L/R 12 segments Clip, +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, -20,-30
Weight:
CFX12.mkII 17.8 lbs (8.1kg)

CFX16.mkII 21.0 lbs (9.5kg)

CFX20.mkII 24.3 lbs. (11.0kg)

MACKIE CFX20MKII Documentation

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