MACKIE DJ Mixer - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie d.2 Pro DJ produc-
tion console for scratch and club DJs. It contains all
your favorite features in a scratch mixer, along with
significant extras that you will come to appreciate.
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
scratch mixer in its class.
FEATURES
• 2 Stereo program channels with FireWire, CD
and line/phono inputs.
• 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.
• 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.
Please write your serial number here for future
reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,
return authorization, etc.)
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