Page 2 - er; Important Safety Instructions; WARNING — To reduce the risk of fi re or
2 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture...
Page 3 - Owner’; Table of Contents
Part No. 0014096 Rev. A 7/05©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in China. 3 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Table of Contents Safety Instructions..........................
Page 4 - Introduction; FEATURES
4 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mackie d.2 Premium VCA Mixer for scratch and club DJs. It contains all your fa-vorite features in a scratch mixer, along with signifi cant extras that you will come to appreciate. The d.2 is the fi rst DJ mixer made by Mack...
Page 5 - Getting Started; Zero the Controls; Other Nuggets of Wisdom
5 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Even if you never reads manuals, please read and digest the safety instructions on page 2, and this page before you begin using the d.2 mixer. Zero the Controls 1. Turn the rear panel POWER switch off. 2. Turn down the LEVEL controls ...
Page 6 - Hookup Diagrams
6 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Hookup Diagrams (The following hookup diagrams show the d.2 with the optional FireWire card installed.) Mobile DJ System: Rental, Wedding, or Funeral LINEMIC R R PGM 2 MAIN OUT MIC L L L L L R PHONO CD SEND R BOOTH FX GND LINE PHONO RETURN L R R L R DESIGNED BY...
Page 7 - Radio Show Recording/Podcasting/having a good old time
7 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Radio Show Recording/Podcasting/having a good old time LINEMIC R R PGM 2 MAIN OUT MIC L L L L L R PHONO CD SEND R BOOTH FX GND LINE PHONO RETURN L R R L R DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2005 • "...
Page 8 - Two-Turntable Portable System
8 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Two-Turntable Portable System LINEMIC R R PGM 2 MAIN OUT MIC L L L L L R PHONO CD SEND R BOOTH FX GND LINE PHONO RETURN L R R L R DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2005 • "MACKIE", AND TH...
Page 9 - Club System
9 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Club System LINEMIC R R PGM 2 MAIN OUT MIC L L L L L R PHONO CD SEND R BOOTH FX GND LINE PHONO RETURN L R R L R DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2005 • "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Features
10 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Rear Panel Features 1. MIC Input This is a Neutrik “combo” input connector that ac- cepts either a balanced male XLR connector or a 1/4" balanced or unbalanced connector. Use an XLR connec-tor for low-impedance microphones and a 1/4" connec-tor for hig...
Page 12 - Top Panel Features; MIC Input Section; MIC LEVEL Control
12 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Top Panel Features MIC Input Section 16. MIC LEVEL Control This knob adjusts the gain of the mic preamp for any microphone plugged into the MIC input jack [1]. It ranges from +13 dB to +63 dB of gain. Adjust this knob so that the loudest speaking or shouting t...
Page 13 - Program Input Section; SOURCE Select Switch
13 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Program Input Section 25. LEVEL Control This knob adjusts the gain of the PGM input signals selected by the position of the SOURCE Select switch [26]. This knob ranges from off to +13 dB of gain at maximum. Adjust this with your good eye on the PRO-GRAM METERS [42],...
Page 14 - Control Section; FX SEND LEVEL Control; PHONES LEVEL Control
14 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Control Section 32. MAIN LEVEL Control This knob adjusts the main output level at the MAIN OUT XLRs [9] (and to the RCA Main Outs [11] when the LIVE/RECORD switch [12] is out). (Remem-ber, when the LIVE RE-CORD switch is pushed in, the RCA Main Outs are not af...
Page 15 - Program Output Section; MAIN LEVEL METERS
15 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Program Output Section 40. TRANSFORM Switch The transform switch has three positions: Latch-ing, Center, and Momen-tary. When the switch is Latched, this program’s signal is on, and passes through to the outputs. When the switch is in the center position, this progr...
Page 17 - Front Panel Features
17 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Front Panel Features 47. CONTOUR Controls Use the CONTOUR controls to adjust how fast or slow each fader responds to movement. In the SLOW position, the faders respond in a linear fashion, increas-ing from minimum to maximum at the same rate. In the FAST position, t...
Page 18 - Appendix A: Service Information; Warranty Service
18 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 27. If you think your d.2 has a problem, please do everything you can to confi rm it before calling for service. Doing so might...
Page 19 - Repair; Note: You must have a sales receipt from
19 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your d.2 needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Revie...
Page 20 - Appendix B: Connections; XLR Connectors; Balanced Mono; RCA Plugs and Jacks
20 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The d.2 MIC combo input accepts 3-pin male XLR connectors; the MAIN OUTs accept 3-pin female XLR connectors. These are wired as follows, according to standards specifi ed by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). 2 2 3 1 1 ...
Page 21 - Specifi cations; Appendix C: Technical Info
21 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Specifi cations Frequency Response : Mic Input to any Output: (Trim at 0 dB):+0, –1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Line/CD Input to any Output: ±0.5 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Phono input to any Output: ±1 dB of RIAA EQ curve Distortion (THD and IMD): THD @ Main Output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz...
Page 23 - Block Diagram
23 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Block Diagram PGM2 F ader Cur v e Logic Crossf ader Cur v e Logic L R MAIN MAIN LEVEL PAN L BOO TH OUTPUT L Sum R Sum LO MID HI R L MAIN MIX METERS Bal R L R 3-BAND EQ BOO TH LEVEL MONO FireWire I/O FireWire Output (option) ON Assign NO NO TE: Switches are sho wn in...
Page 24 - Gain Structure Diagram
24 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Gain Structure Diagram (+19 dBu max in) MIC CHANNEL EQ LOW XLR I (+13 dB) M ID HIGH TRS 1 +63 dB GAIN = CW +15 dB -15 dB +15 dB -15 dB -3 dB @ center -15 dB to C PAN +13 dB GAIN = CCW +15 dB FX RETURN +13 dB (0 dB) INPUT (+22 dBu max in) to C LEVEL B FX SEND (...
Page 25 - Appendix D: Transform Switch Rotation and; Transform Switch Rotation; Tools
25 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual Appendix D: Transform Switch Rotation and Fader Replacement Transform Switch Rotation From the factory, the transform switches operate vertically, that is (to get all technical for a moment) fore and aft. You can perform a simple modifi cation to make these switches...
Page 26 - Replacing Faders
26 d.2 DJ Mixer d.2 2-channel DJ Mix er Replacing Faders If the faders ever need to be replaced, this can be done with the help of your trusty screwdriver. 10. Follow steps 1 to 5 and remove the top panel. 11. Take care to only remove the two outer screws of each fader you are replacing, as shown be...
Page 27 - Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.; Limited Warranty
27 Owner’s Manual Owner’ s Manual A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of three years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly d...