CFX™ Series

MIXERS
CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and 20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers
Introduction
 The CFX™ Series mixers are comprised of three com-

CFX Series
pact mixers, each having a stereo graphic equalizer and
digital effects built in. The EMAC™ 32-bit digital effects
processor was custom designed by our digital engineers
and rivals the sound of many high-quality
outboard processors.
 Like all of Mackie Designs’ mixers, the CFX Series mix-
ers are designed for rugged, day-in and day-out road
use. Their sturdy-yet-light steel monocoque construction
houses rugged, double-sided SMT-plated fiberglass cir-
cuit boards, and 60 mm faders with ultra-tight lip seals Features
for keeping out dust and other contaminants. Impact-
 High headroom mic preamps
resistant knobs are mounted so they “ride” just above
 CFX•12 channels (8 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line)
the steel chassis––they absorb impact without trouble.
Furthermore, they’re designed to last, thanks to co-mold-  CFX•16 channels (12 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line)
ed potentiometers that do not get brittle and crack up.  CFX•20 channels (16 mic/line mono, 2 stereo line)
Metal stand-offs are used at regular intervals to mount  32-bit EMAC digital effects
thick fiberglass circuit boards inside the mixer. These are  External and internal EFX sends
extremely flexible mixers, not only because of their multi-  EFX to Monitor control
ple input/output configurations, but also because of their  9-band stereo graphic equalizer
4 subgroups, 9-band graphic EQ, and built-in  Inserts on all mic channels and main mix
digital effects.
 True 4-bus design with direct sub outs and L/R assign
 The CFX•12 has eight mic/line channels and two stereo
 2 Pre/Post aux sends and internal/external FX level sends
line input channels, the CFX•16 has 12 mic/line channels
and two stereo line input channels, and the CFX•20 has  3-band EQ with swept mid (100 Hz to 8 kHz) on mic/line
16 mic/line channels and two stereo line input chan-  4-band EQ on stereo line channels
nels. All mic/line channels have unbalanced inserts. Each  Pan, Mute, PFL solo on each channel
channel strip has one external and one internal/external  100 Hz low-cut filters on all mic/line channels
effects send plus two aux sends, pan, mute, solo (PFL),  Subwoofer output from built-in 18 dB/octave,
bus assigns, and 60 mm log-taper fader. The mic/line 75 Hz crossover
channels also have input trim controls with individual
 Break switch mutes all channels
Zero Level LEDs, 3-band EQ with swept midrange, and
 Headphone output with level control
100 Hz low cut filters. Two separate stage monitor mixes
 Tape/CD inputs with level control assignable to Main Mix
can be created with their own effects levels.
 The CFX Series is a true 4-bus mixer, with four sub via Break switch
bus faders and master ganged Left/Right fader. Outputs  Logarithmic taper 60 mm faders
include XLR and TRS balanced/unbalanced main outputs,  48 V phantom power
a 75 Hz low-pass subwoofer XLR output, extra TRS  12 V BNC lamp jack
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R E LA TE D PR O D U C TS
SRM450 Active Loudspeaker, SR1530 Three-way
Active Loudspeaker, SWA 1501 and SWA 1801 Active
Subwoofers, M•800, M•1400, M•1400i, M•2600
Power Amplifiers, C300 Loudspeaker, and
S500 Loudspeaker.
Applications
 Live sound mixing for churches, clubs, schools, con-
ference centers, tradeshows, presentations
 Keyboard, drum machine, and DJ mixing
 A/V presentations, multimedia
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 CFX Series
MIXERS CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and
20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers
Maximum Voltage Gain:
Specifications Mic Input to
Frequency Response: Insert Output 50 dB
Tape Output 66 dB
32 Hz to 20 kHz +0, –1 dB Sub Output 66 dB
Main Output 76 dB
Distortion: Aux Send 71 dB
CFX Series

THD and SMPTE IMD; 20 Hz to 20 kHz Line Input to

Insert Output 30 dB
Mic Input to Main Output < 0.05% @ +4 dBu output Tape Output 46 dB
Sub Output 46 dB
Noise: Main Output 56 dB
20 Hz to 20 kHz (150 Ohms source impedance) Aux Send 51 dB
Stereo Line Input to
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) –127 dBU Tape Output 40 dB
Residual Output Noise Main, Monitor, & Effects outputs Sub Output 40 dB
Channel & Master levels off –95 dBU Main Output 50 dB
Aux Send 45 dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): Tape Input to
Main Output 30 dB
@1 kHz, Trim @ 0 dB 60 dB Effects Return to
Main Output 30 dB
Crosstalk: Input Impedance
Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output –90 dB @ 1 kHz Mic Input: 3 kΩ, balanced
Fader Off –90 dB @ 1 kHz Line Input: 40 kΩ, balanced
Insert Return, Stereo Line Input,
Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute –80 dB @ 1 kHz Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 10 kΩ, unbalanced
Output Impedance
Input Level Trim Control Range: Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output,
+6 to –50 dB Sub Output, and Effects Sends: 150 Ω
Digital Effects
Phantom Power: Resolution:
+48 VDC 32-bit EMAC processing, 2-channel
Equalization Number of Presets:
Low Cut: 100 Hz, –18 dB/octave 16
Mono Channel EQ: Parameters:
High +15 dB @ 12 kHz 2 controllable
Mid +15 dB @ 100 Hz to 8 kHz Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity):
Low +15 dB @ 80 Hz 0 dBu (normal operating level)
Stereo Channel EQ: VU Meters
High +15 dB @ 12 kHz Main L/R
High Mid +15 dB @ 100 Hz to 3 kHz 12 Segments: Clip, +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, –2, –4, –7,
Low Mid +15 dB @ 400 Hz –10, –20, –30
Low +15 dB @ 80 Hz Physical Dimensions:
CFX•12
Graphic EQ: Height 4.6" (117 mm)
(9 bands): +15 dB, Q=1.414 ISO octave centers @ 63 Hz, Width 17.2" (437 mm)
125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1k, Depth 15.7" (399 mm)
Overall Depth 5.0" (127 mm)
2k, 4k, 8k, 16 kHz Weight 17.8 lbs. (8.1 kg)
Mixer Rated Output: CFX•16
Height 4.6" (117 mm)
Main, Sub, Aux, & EFX +4 dBU Width 21.4" (544 mm)
Maximum Rated Output +20 dBU Depth 15.7" (399 mm)
Overall Depth 5.0" (127 mm)
Weight 21.0 lbs. (9.5 kg)
Maximum Input Levels:
CFX•20
Mic input, trim @ +6 dB +18 dBu Height 4.6" (117 mm)
Line input, trim @ –15 dB +38 dBu Width 25.6" (650 mm)
Depth 15.7" (399 mm)
Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Overall Depth 5.0" (127 mm)
Tape Input, and Effects Return +20 dBu Weight 24.3 lbs. (11.0 kg)

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 CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and
20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers
CFX Series Dimensions

add effects to stage monitor mixes independently of

the EFX levels added to the main mix. Below the level
17.2"/437mm

controls is the preset selector for picking which effect

you want. The characteristics of these presets can be
changed with the TIME/RATE and DAMPING/DEPTH
knobs. Between these controls are a BYPASS SWITCH
and an EFX WIDE control. Wide adds psychoacoustic
“width” or “depth” to all effects except delay and
phaser.
 The Stereo Graphic Equalizer is nine bands with
+15 dB of gain and centers at 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz,
500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, and 16 kHz. This
EQ is exceptionally low-noise, low-distortion, and free
21.4"/ 544mm

of phase distortion.
 Trim Controls have 50 dB of mic gain, +30 dB of
line-level gain, and a full 15 dB of attenuation to
“pad” hot signals. Each channel also includes a Zero
Level Set LED for easy level setting. All mic channels
have a 100 Hz low cut filter to reduce stage vibra-
tion, mic stand rumble, and wind noise. Each channel
includes a Pre-Fader Solo switch.
 Channel EQs are as follows: 12 kHz shelving HIGH
frequency EQ, sweepable peaking Midrange EQ
(only on mono input channels), with a 100 Hz to 8
5.0"/127mm kHz bandwidth. Stereo channels employ a 2-stage
fixed-frequency MID EQ, HI-MID is centered at 3 kHz;
25.6"/650mm

LOW-MID is centered at 400 Hz; and a LOW EQ that is

shelved at 80 Hz.
16.2"/412mm

 Log-taper 60 mm faders deliver a consistent fade

throughout the fader’s throw. These faders have a
co-polymer membrane that provides a continuously
sealed barrier against dust and liquids without inter-
fering with fader travel. Similarly, the fader’s long-
wearing contact material (first designed for use in
15.7"/399mm 4.6"/117mm 2.1"/53mm exterior automotive sensors) means longer fader life
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and improved resistance to the elements.
Utility outputs that are independent of the master gain
control, and tape and sub bus outputs.
 The CFX Series mixers are designed for continuous,
hassle-free use in any sound reinforcement instal-
 The EMAC Digital Effects section includes four con-
lation. And they’re packed with useful features and
trols at the top. EFX 2 regulates the signal level being
practical routing capabilities. Simply stated, these
sent to the EMAC effects processor from an individual
mixers offer more features, more peace of mind, and
channels strip’s EFX 2 aux send. The overall level is
more possibilities than any other mixers in their class.
monitored by the CLIP LED to prevent overload. TO
MAIN MIX controls the amount of effects sent to your
 And they're Mackies.
main mix. The two EFFECTS TO MONITOR knobs let you

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 SOLO
SOLO
CONTROL
LEFT
MAIN
MAIN

AUX 2
AUX 1
SUB 1
SUB 2
SUB 3
SUB 4

EFX 2
EFX 1
RIGHT
SUB 1 OUT

+48 VDC LEFT

ASSIGN

PHANTOM POWER

SOLO RIGHT
INSERT ASSIGN
TRIM LEVEL SUB 2 OUT MAIN INSERT
SET
PAN TAPE OUT
2 LOW CUT LO MID FREQ HI MUTE LEFT
1 1-2
80 12K BREAK 2
1
3 100 Hz 63 125 250500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K MAIN OUT
HPF LEFT LEFT
FADER ASSIGN
3
3-4
MAIN
LEVEL
TAPE IN
CFX Series

RIGHT LEFT
PRE-P0ST ASSIGN
AUX 1 SUB 3 OUT
SUBWOOFER
OUT
MIC/LINE IN AUX 2 2
MONO CHANNELS TAPE 1
CFX Series Block Diagram

LEVEL 75 Hz
LPF
EFX 1 3
LEFT
ASSIGN
EFX 2 TAPE IN
RIGHT

RIGHT
SOLO ASSIGN MAIN INSERT
MAIN
SUB 4 OUT LEVEL

LO MID MID HI 2
63 125 250500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 1
MAIN OUT
80 800 3K 12K BREAK RIGHT
LEFT 3
LEFT
ASSIGN TAPE OUT
PAN 1-2 3-4 RIGHT
LINE IN TRIM MUTE MAIN
STEREO
CHANNELS
LO MID MID HI
RIGHT
80 800 3K 12K ASSIGN
RIGHT STEREO EFX
RETURN 1 LEFT
PFL
AUX 1 SIGNAL
TO PHONES
PRE/POST
AUX 2
EFX RETURN 1
RUDE SOLO UTILITY OUT LEFT
EFX 1 STEREO EFX LIGHT
RETURN 1 RIGHT

EFX 2
UTILITY
+5 LEVEL
VDC
EFX SEND 2 STEREO EFX UTILITY OUT RIGHT
FROM EFX SOLO
RETURN 2 LEFT TO MAIN MIX OFF
EFX LEVEL SET EFX BYPASS
SOLO CONTROL SOLO
(ACTIVE LOW) ON

EFX TO MAIN MIX

+5 PFL
TO LEFT MAIN
VDC
L PHONES

STEREO EFX PHONES LEVEL

EFX SEND 2 EFX RETURN 2 EFX TO AUX 1
SELECT RIGHT AUX SEND 1

TIME/RATE PFL
SIGNAL
EFX TO AUX 2 AUX SEND 1 TO LEFT
METER
EMAC
DAMPING/DEPTH TO RIGHT MAIN
AUX SEND 2 22

4
DSP R 10
7
EFX WIDE 4
2
CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and

0
2
AUX SEND 2 4
7
10
EFX SEND 1 20
30
EFX
FOOT
SWITCH SOLO
20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers

EFX BYPASS OFF

EFX SEND 1
MACKIE DESIGNS SOLO CONTROL SOLO
(ACTIVE LOW) ON
CFX SERIES
BLOCK DIAGRAM

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CFX Series CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and
20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers
STEREO EFX EFX SEND TAPE TAPE MAIN INSERT MAIN OUT MAIN OUT LAMP
MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 RETURN INPUT OUTPUT 12V 0.5A
L R
L L
1
1 L
L L
R R
2
2 R R EFX

BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL

R
(MONO) (MONO) 1 1 3
LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN 9 11 L FOOT
LEFT LEFT SWITCH

RIGHT RIGHT 2 2 4
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT 10 12 R S
75Hz
UTILITY OUT AUX SEND SUB OUT SUB OUT PHONES

U 1 U 2 U 3 U 4 U 5 U 6 U 7 U 8 U
9 U
11
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
10 12
ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO
6 +50 LEVEL 6 +50 LEVEL 6 +50 LEVEL 6 +50 LEVEL 6 +50 LEVEL 6 +50 LEVEL 6 +50 LEVEL 6 +50 LEVEL
-20 +20 -20 +20
-15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB
TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM
LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 15 15
100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz MASTER SEND
10 10
U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX
5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15
5 5
U U U U U U U U U U U 10 10

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 15 15

OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 63 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K
PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
U U U U U U U U U U U EFX
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
EFX
1
(EXT)
1
(EXT) CFX 12 MIXER
OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
U U U U U U U U U U
EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION PHANTOM POWER
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR
OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 CLIP EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS 48v
U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U U U U U
POWER STATUS
HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI
12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k
LEFT RIGHT
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +20
22 CLIP
U U U U U U U U U U EFX 2 TO MAIN MIX AUX 1 AUX 2
EFX 1 RETURN
U 10
HI HI SEND EFFECTS TO MONITOR
MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID 7
3k 3k REVERSE DELAY 1
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 GATED DELAY 2 4
600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 U U OO +20
CATHEDRAL DELAY 3 2
TAPE LEVEL
LOW LOW LG. HALL DELAY 4
150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ MID MID 0
400Hz 400Hz MD. HALL CHORUS
LG. PLATE FLANGE BREAK SWITCH 2
100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k -15 +15 -15 +15 (MUTES ALL CHANNELS)
U U U U U U U U U U MD. PLATE PHASER 4
SM. ROOM SPRING ZERO
LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LEVEL 7
80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz NORMAL EFX NORMAL SET
OO MAX
10
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 PHONES LEVEL
20
U
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN 30
WIDE BYPASS
0 10 0 10 0dB=0dBu
REVERBS
TIME DELAYS DAMPING
OO +10 RUDE SOLO
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R RATE CHORUS/FLANGE/PHASER DEPTH UTILITY OUT LEVEL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-10 11-12 SUB SUB SUB SUB STEREO

ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2 ASSIGN 3 ASSIGN 4 MAIN MIX
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE

dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB
10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 LEFT 10 LEFT 10 LEFT 10 LEFT 10

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 40 40 40 40
50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 50 50 50 50
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO

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CFX Series
CFX SERIES 12-Channel Rear Panel

CAUTION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
CFX12 MIXER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
DO NOT OPEN
12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
MONO PLUG STEREO CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • THE
PLUG
FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", "EMAC", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING

POWER INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE

THE "SECOND CLICK" RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS

DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP

INTERRUPTION TO MASTER (TIP = SEND, RING = RETURN)

OPTIONAL USES FOR INSERTS

120V, 60Hz, .85A
FUSE 1.25A, 250V SLOW
ON
CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and
20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers
 CFX Series
Architects’ and Engineers’ Specifications
1. GENERAL CONFIGURATION. The CFX•12 mixer shall
accommodate 8 microphone signals: mono channels 1-8;
12 line signals: mono channels 1-8, and stereo channels
9-12. The CFX•16 mixer shall accommodate 12 micro-
phone signals: mono channels 1-12; 16 line signals:
mono channels 1-12, and stereo channels 13-16. The
CFX•20 mixer shall accommodate 16 microphone signals:
mono channels 1-16; 20 line signals: mono channels
1-16, and stereo channels 17-20. The CFX Series mixers
shall have 2 stereo pairs of Aux Return inputs, a Send/
Return channel Insert for each mic/line channel, 2 stereo
pairs of Main Mix outputs, 1 stereo pair of RCA-type Tape
Inputs, 1 stereo pair of RCA-type Tape Outputs, 1 stereo
pair of Utility outputs, 2 Aux Send outputs, 4 Submaster
outputs, and 1 stereo headphone output. The mixers shall
be fitted with 1 rocker-type Power switch, one 3-pin power
receptacle, 1 BNC socket providing 12 VDC for fitting an
external lamp (not included), 1 EFX Bypass footswitch
jack, and shall be entirely self contained.
2. MIXER INPUTS.
MONO CHANNELS: Each monaural input channel shall
have an electronically balanced microphone-level input
using XLR-3-F-type connectors, accepting nominal micro-
phone levels between –50 dBu and +4 dBu via rotary
Trim controls. 48 V phantom power shall be available via
a globally-controlled switch. Each monaural input chan-
nel shall also have an electronically balanced line level
input, accepting a nominal line-level of between –10 dBV
and +4 dBu, using 1/4" TRS phone jacks. In addition,
each monaural input channel shall include an unbalanced
insert connection using 1/4" TRS phone jacks (tip=send,
ring=return, sleeve=ground), delivering and accepting
nominal levels from –10 dBV to +4 dBu.
Each stereo input channel shall have left and right elec-
tronically balanced line-level inputs, accepting nominal
levels from –10 dBV to +4 dBu. These jacks shall be fitted
with internal switching contacts to accommodate monau-
ral configuration.
OTHER INPUTS: Each mixer shall include 4 bal/unbal
Aux Return inputs, forming two stereo pairs, using 1/4"
TRS phone jacks and accepting nominal levels from –10
dBV to +4 dBu. The mixer shall include 1 stereo pair of
Tape In jacks, using unbalanced RCA-type phono jacks,
accepting nominal levels from –10 dBV to +4 dBu.
3. MIXER OUTPUTS.
MAIN OUTPUTS: The mixer’s Main Output stereo pairs
shall be fitted in three ways: Using XLR-3-M-type connec-
tors with a maximum output of +20 dBu; using bal/unbal
1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from –10
dBV to +4 dBu; and using unbalanced RCA-type phono
jacks (labeled TAPE OUT) delivering nominal levels from
–10 dBV to +4 dBu.
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CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and
MIXERS
20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers
OTHER OUTPUTS: Each mixer shall include 1 Subwoofer
Output using an XLR-3-M-type connector that includes
a built-in 18 dB/octave 75 Hz crossover. The mixer shall
include 4 Submaster outputs, using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS
phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from –10 dBV to +4
dBu; 1 stereo pair of Utility outputs, using bal/unbal 1/4"
CFX Series
TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from –10 dBV
to +4 dBu; 2 Aux Send outputs using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS
phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from –10 dBV to +4
dBu; 2 EFX Send outputs using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone
jacks, delivering nominal levels from –10 dBV to +4 dBu;
and 1 stereo Headphones output, using an unbalanced 1/
4" TRS phone jack (tip=left, ring=right, sleeve=ground).
4. MIXER INPUT SECTION. Each monaural channel shall
include 1 rotary Trim control, 1 Zero Level LED that is trig-
gered to glow when an audio signal at or above 0 dBu is
passed through the channel, Low-Cut filter (HPF) providing
an 18 dB per octave curve at 100 Hz, 2 rotary Aux Send
controls providing up to 15 dB above unity gain, 1 Pre-
Fader switch assignable to Aux Sends 1 & 2, and 2 EFX
Send controls, providing up to 15 dB above unity gain.
Each monaural channel shall include 4 rotary equalization
(EQ) controls: +15 dB fixed 12 kHz shelving gain, +15 dB
midrange peaking gain, 100 Hz-8 kHz midrange frequency,
and +15 dB fixed 80 Hz shelving. Each monaural channel
shall also include 1 rotary Pan control, 4 dB attenuation
panned center, and 1 Mute switch. Each monaural channel
shall also include 2 output Assign switches delivering the
channel’s signal relative to its Pan setting to Submasters
1-2 and Submasters 3-4, 1 channel Fader providing up to
10 dB above unity gain, and 1 Pre-Fader (PFL) Solo switch.
5. MIXER OUTPUT SECTION. The mixer shall have 1 Main
Mix stereo fader providing up to 10 dB gain, 4 Submaster
mono faders, (each providing up to 10 dB gain), indepen-
dent left and right Assign to Main Mix switches for each
submaster, 1 Utility Out level rotary stereo control, provid-
ing up to 10 dB gain, and 1 Phones level rotary stereo con-
trol providing up to 10 dB gain. The mixer shall also have 1
Break switch that mutes all input channels to Main Mix, 1
rotary stereo Tape In level control providing up to 20 dB of
gain, 1 rotary stereo EFX Return level control providing up
to 20 dB of gain, and 1 Phantom Power switch providing 48
V of phantom power to each mic input channel. The mixer
shall also have 2 rotary Aux Send Master controls for Aux
Sends 1 and 2 providing up to 15 dB above unity gain, and
1 EFX Send Master control for EFX Send 1 providing up to
15 dB above unity gain. The mixer shall also have a 9-band
graphic equalizer providing +15 dB of gain at 63 Hz, 125
Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, 16 kHz;
a blinking master Solo LED; a Power indicator LED; and a
Phantom Power indicator LED.

MIXERS
CFX Series
6. EMAC EFFECTS PROCESSOR. The 32-bit EMAC Digital
Stereo Effects Processor shall include 16 preset digital
effects algorithms selectable by a detented knob. Effects
shall include 9 Reverb types: Spring, Small Room, Medium
CFX SERIES
Plate, Large Plate, Medium Hall, Large Hall, Cathedral,
Gated, and Reverse. Effects shall also include 4 Delay
Types: Delay 1 providing one repeat, Delay 2 providing
two repeats, Delay 3 providing three repeats, and Delay 4
providing four repeats. Effects shall also include 1 Chorus,
1 Flange, and 1 Phaser. Two rotary parameter knobs shall
provide control over Time/Rate and Damping/Depth. The
EMAC shall include 1 EFX WIDE button providing more
width or depth to the effect, and 1 Bypass button that
mutes the effect’s output signal. The EMAC shall also
include 1 EFX 2 Send rotary knob providing up to 15 dB of
gain above unity, and control of the dry signal being sent
to the input of the EMAC, and 1 To Main Mix rotary knob
providing up to 15 dB of gain above unity and control over
signals sent from Stereo EFX Return 2. The EMAC shall also
include 2 Effects To Monitor rotary knobs labeled Aux 1 &
Aux 2 providing up to 15 dB of gain above unity and con-
trol over signals sent from Stereo EFX Return 2 and being
sent to Aux Sends 1 & 2 and a Clip LED that indicates
when the EMAC is 6 dB below clipping.
7. METERING. The mixer shall include 1 stereo 12-seg-
ment LED meter with points at –30, –20, –10, –7, –4, –2,
0, +2, +4, +7, +10, and +22 dB. The source signals for the
meters shall be the same signals selected in the Left/Right
Sub Assign, and a solo condition shall replace the Sub
Assign selection with the soloed channel(s). The meters
shall be calibrated so that a 0 dBu signal at the Phones
output shall be indicated as 0 dB on the meters.
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CFX SERIES 12-, 16-, and
20-Channel Mic/Line Mixers
8. PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION. The mixer shall be made
of steel and aluminum, painted dark gray and black with
light gray graphics. The CFX12 shall weigh 17 lbs, 8 oz.
(8.1 kg); the CFX16 shall weigh 21 lbs, 0 oz. (9.5 kg); and
the CFX20 shall weigh 24 lbs, 3 oz. (11.0 kg). Optional
rackmount brackets shall allow the CFX12 to be mounted
in a rack system with the chassis surface flush with the
rack rail. The CFX16 and CFX20 are not rackmountable.
Dimensions of the CFX12 shall be 17.2" (437 mm) in
width, 15.7" (399 mm) in depth, and 5.0" (127 mm) in
height. Dimensions of the CFX16 shall be 21.4" (544 mm)
in width, 15.7" (399 mm) in depth, and 5.0" (127 mm) in
height. Dimensions of the CFX20 shall be 25.6" (650 mm)
in width, 15.7" (399 mm) in depth, and 5.0" (127 mm) in
height.
9. SPECIFICATIONS. In addition to specifications already
cited, the mixers shall meet or exceed the following speci-
fications. Frequency response, microphone input to any
output (Trim at 0 dB), 32 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 dB/–1 dB;
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Mic Input to Main Output:
<0.05%@ +4 dBu output; Equivalent Input Noise (EIN),
–127 dBu; Common Mode Rejection Ration (CMRR), 60
dB at 1 kHz, Trim at 0 dB; Residual Output Noise, Main,
Monitor, and Effects outputs, Channel and Master levels
off, –95 dBu; Input impedance, microphone inputs, 3 kΩ;
Line input, 40 kΩ; Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape
Input, and Effects Returns, 10 kΩ; and all outputs, 120 Ω.
10. DESIGNATION. The mixers shall be Mackie Designs
CFX12, CFX16, and CFX20.
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This Specification Sheet CFXSeries_SS.PDF
Owner/Operator’s Manual CFXSeries_OM.PDF
CADD files CFXSeries.DXF
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