Mackie Musical Instrument D 2 User Manual

2-Channel DJ Mixer with FireWire Option  
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L  
PGM 2  
SOURCE  
MIC  
OL  
PGM 1  
CONTROL  
MAIN  
SOURCE  
U
U
48V  
SIG  
LINE/  
LINE/  
PHONO  
PHONO  
OFF  
ON  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
O O  
MAX  
O O  
MAX  
+3 +50  
CD  
CD  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
EQ  
EQ  
EQ  
BOOTH  
U
U
HIGH  
MID  
HIGH  
HIGH  
STEREO  
MONO  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
-15 +15  
U
KILL  
KILL  
KILL  
+10  
+10  
+10  
KILL  
KILL  
KILL  
+10  
+10  
+10  
FX  
MID  
MID  
O O  
+15  
SEND  
-15 +15  
U
O O  
+15  
RETURN  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
-15 +15  
PHONES  
U
PGM  
MAIN  
ON  
FX  
FX  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
PGM SOURCE  
PAN  
BAL  
BAL  
1
2
L
R
L
R
L
R
PGM 1  
PGM 2  
TRANSFORM  
TRANSFORM  
MAIN  
L
R
OL  
10  
7
OL  
10  
7
OL  
10  
7
4
4
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
2
4
4
4
7
7
7
10  
20  
30  
10  
20  
30  
10  
20  
30  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
infinium  
contact-free  
cross-fader  
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Table of Contents  
Safety Instructions................................... 2  
Introduction...............................................4  
Getting Started ......................................... 5  
READ THIS PAGE!!....................................................5  
Hookup Diagrams.....................................6  
Rear Panel Features................................ 10  
Top Panel Features...................................12  
Microphone Input Section ................................. 12  
Program Input Section......................................... 13  
Control Section......................................................14  
Program Output Section..................................... 15  
Front Panel Features ...............................17  
Appendix A: Service Information....... 18  
Warranty Service...................................................18  
Troubleshooting ....................................................18  
Repair .......................................................................19  
Appendix B: Connections .....................20  
Appendix C: Technical Info ...................21  
Specifications......................................................... 21  
Block Diagram........................................................23  
Gain Structure Diagram...................................... 24  
Appendix D: Transform Switch  
Rotation and Fader Replacement...... 25  
Limited Warranty...................................27  
information about this and other Mackie products.  
Part No. 0014096 Rev. A 7/05  
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Introduction  
Optional user-installable FireWire card receives  
four program channels from PC/Mac and sends  
a stereo L-R recording stream to PC/Mac.  
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 significant  
extras that you will come to appreciate.  
Program faders and Crossfader have variable  
contour curves and reverse switches.  
The d.2 is the first DJ mixer made by Mackie. We were  
able to apply our extensive knowledge of mixer design  
to the d.2, making it a truly professional product with  
the high-end performance you’ve come to expect from  
Mackie. Features like our “built like a tank” construc-  
tion, premium analog circuitry, infiniumcontact-free  
crossfader, optional FireWireconnectivity, and “Planet  
Earth” power supply add value to the d.2 not found in  
any other scratch mixer in its class.  
Ultra bright blue/white main meters plus  
individual program meters for cueing and beat  
matching.  
Separate mono/stereo switchable booth output  
on balanced TRS connectors.  
Stereo FX loop for outboard effects.  
“Planet Earth” power-supply operates on volt-  
ages between 100 and 240 VAC.  
Standard IEC power receptacle and power cord.  
FEATURES  
Mighty strong construction to withstand the  
rigors of DJ work.  
Integrated rack ears (Odyssey Battle Bridge™  
compatible).  
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL  
We know that many of you can’t wait to get your new  
mixer hooked up, and you’re probably not going to read  
the manual first (sigh!). So the first section after this  
Introduction is a Getting Started guide to 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.  
Removable top panel provides access to the  
rotatable transform switches and to the  
user-replaceable faders.  
Premium VCA-based design offers extremely  
smooth fades and cross fades with very low  
distortion characteristics for warm, hearty  
sounding mixes.  
Then, when you have time, read the Features Descrip-  
tion section. This describes every knob, button, and  
connection point on the d.2, roughly following the signal  
fl ow through the mixer from top to bottom.  
Mackie mic preamp with 3-band EQ for pro-  
quality vocals through the d.2.  
Throughout this section you’ll find illustrations with  
each feature numbered. If you want to know more about  
a feature, simply locate it on the appropriate illustra-  
tion, notice the number attached to it, and find that  
number in the nearby paragraphs.  
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).  
This icon marks information that is critically  
important or unique to the d.2. For your own  
good, read them and remember them. They  
will be on the final test.  
Endless-life optical crossfader from the UK-  
based Infinium, with adjustable mechanical  
tension accessible from the top panel.  
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations  
of features and practical tips. While not  
mandatory, they usually have some valuable  
nuggets of information.  
Please write your serial number here for future  
reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,  
return authorization, etc.)  
Appendix B is a section on connectors: XLR connec-  
tors, TRS balanced connectors, TS unbalanced connec-  
tors, and RCA unbalanced connectors.  
Purchased at:  
Date of purchase:  
d.2 DJ Mixer  
Appendix C shows the d.2 specifications, a block dia-  
gram, and a gain structure diagram.  
Appendix D shows how to adjust the position of the  
transform switches, and how to replace the faders if you  
ever have to.  
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Set the Levels  
Getting Started  
To set the LEVEL controls, it’s not even necessary  
to hear what you’re doing at the outputs of the mixer.  
If you want to listen while you work, plug headphones  
into the PHONES jack on the front panel, then set the  
PHONES knob up a little.  
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.  
1. Select the input using the SOURCE switch.  
2. Play something into the selected input. Be sure  
that the volume of the input source is the same as  
it would be during normal use. If it isn’t, you might  
have to readjust these levels during the middle of a  
set.  
Zero the Controls  
1. Turn the rear panel POWER switch off.  
2. Turn down the LEVEL controls for MIC, PGM 1 and 3. Center the TRANSFORM switch. There will be no  
PGM 2, and center all EQ, PAN, and BAL controls.  
output, but the PROGRAM METER will still work.  
3. Set all push button switches to their “out” positions. 4. Adjust the channel’s rotary LEVEL control so that  
the LEDs on the PROGRAM meter stay around “0”  
and +4, and never go higher than “+7.”  
4. In the CONTROL section (right hand side), turn all  
the rotary knobs down, and the switches out.  
5. Apply some EQ if needed, (return to step 4 if you  
5. Set the PROGRAM Faders fully down.  
do, just to check the levels are still OK).  
6. On the front panel, set the REVERSE switches out.  
6. Repeat for the other channel (if you want to).  
7. Center the CROSSFADER.  
Set the MIC Levels  
Connections  
1. To level the microphone input, keep the ON button  
off, and talk or sing at your highest expected level.  
If you already know how you want to connect the d.2,  
go ahead and connect the inputs and outputs the way  
you want them. If you just want to get sound through  
the d.2 mixer, follow these steps:  
2. Adjust the MIC LEVEL until the OL LED next to it  
only comes on occasionally.  
1. Plug a signal source to the d.2. This could be a:  
Instant Mixing  
Microphone into the MIC input  
1. To get sound out of the speakers, press the TRANS-  
FORM switch up (the latched position), turn up the  
PROGRAM fader, and slowly rotate the MAIN control  
to a comfortable listening level.  
Turntable into a PHONO input (push in the  
rear panel LINE/PHONO switch)  
Line-level source such as a CD player into the  
PHONO input (push out the LINE/PHONO  
switch)  
2. Sing and play. You’re a star! Bring in the other  
channel, play with the CROSSFADER, and generally  
have fun.  
Line-level source such as a CD player into a CD  
input.  
2. If you are using the PHONO input, make sure you  
set the LINE/PHONO switch correctly.  
Other Nuggets of Wisdom  
Always turn down the MAIN, BOOTH, and PHONE  
knobs before making any connections.  
3. Connect cords from the d.2’s MAIN OUTs (XLR or  
RCA connectors on the rear panel) to your powered  
speakers or amplifier.  
When you shut down your equipment, turn off the  
amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on the  
amplifiers last.  
4. Plug in the detachable linecord, connect it to a live  
AC outlet, and turn on the d.2’s POWER switch.  
Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods.  
Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for  
information on hearing protection.  
5. If you have powered speakers, turn them on. Other-  
wise, hook up your speakers to the amp and turn it  
on. Adjust your powered speaker or amplifier level  
controls to however the manufacturer recommends.  
(This is usually all the way up.)  
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Hookup Diagrams  
(The following hookup diagrams show the d.2 with the optional FireWire card installed.)  
SRM450  
SRM450  
Powered Speaker  
Main Right  
Powered Speaker  
Main Left  
SWA1501  
SWA1501  
Powered Subwoofer  
Powered Subwoofer  
Pro CD Player  
Plug into  
Microphone  
front panel  
headphone jack  
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MAIN
BOOTH  
FX  
PGM 2  
PHONO CD  
PGM 1  
HONO CD  
MIC  
SEND  
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
L
L
L
LINE  
MIC  
R
R
R
LIVE  
RECORD  
ETURN  
R
LINE  
LINE  
GND  
GND  
~100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W  
PHONO  
PHONO  
L
ON  
SERIAL  
/
DACODE  
R
FIREWIRE  
Headphones  
Effects Processor  
Laptop Computer  
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Plug into  
front panel  
Microphone  
headphone jack  
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MAIN OUT  
BOOTH  
FX  
PGM 2  
PHONO CD  
PGM 1  
PHONO CD  
MIC  
SEND  
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
L
L
L
L
LINE  
MIC  
R
R
R
LIVE  
RECORD  
RET
R
INE  
GND  
GND  
~100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W  
PHONO  
L
ON  
SERIAL  
/
DATE CODE  
R
FIREWIRE  
Headphones  
ground wire  
ground wire  
Laptop Computer  
Turntable with phono-level output  
Turntable with phono-level output  
cup of tea  
(optional)  
Radio Show Recording/Podcasting/having a good old time  
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SRM450  
SRM450  
Powered Speaker  
Main Right  
Powered Speaker  
Main Left  
SWA1501  
SWA1501  
Powered Subwoofer  
Powered Subwoofer  
Plug into  
front panel  
Microphone  
headphone jack  
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MAIN
L
BOOTH  
FX  
PGM 2  
PHONO CD  
PGM 1  
PHONO CD  
MIC  
SEND  
R
L
L
L
R
R
L
L
L
L
LINE  
MIC  
R
R
R
LIVE  
RECORD  
RET
R
INE  
GND  
GND  
~100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W  
ON  
PHONO  
L
SERIAL  
/
DATE CODE  
R
FIREWIRE  
Headphones  
ground wire  
ground wire  
Turntable with phono-level output  
Turntable with phono-level output  
Two-Turntable Portable System  
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SA1532z  
SA1532z  
Powered Speaker  
Main Right  
Powered Speaker  
Main Left  
SWA1801  
SWA1801  
Powered  
Powered  
Subwoofers  
Subwoofers  
CD Turntable (PGM 2)  
CD Turntable (PGM 1)  
Plug into  
front panel  
Microphone  
headphone jack  
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MAIN
BOOTH  
FX  
P2  
PHOD  
PGM 1  
PHONO CD  
MIC  
SEND  
L
R
L
L
L
R
R
L
L
L
LINE  
MIC  
R
R
R
E  
ORD  
RETUR
R
LINE  
GND  
GND  
~100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W  
PHONO  
L
ON  
SERIAL  
/
DATE CODE  
Headphones  
FIREWIRE  
ground wire  
ground wire  
Laptop Computer  
Turntable (PGM 1)  
Turntable (PGM 2)  
with phono-level output  
with phono-level output  
SRM450 Powered Speaker  
Booth Left  
SRM450 Powered Speaker  
Booth Right  
Club System  
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Rear Panel Features  
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MAIN OUT  
BOOTH  
FX  
PGM 2  
PGM 1  
MIC  
PHONO  
CD  
PHONO  
CD  
SEND  
R
L
L
L
R
R
L
L
L
L
LINE  
MIC  
R
R
R
R
LIVE  
RECORD  
RETURN  
R
LINE  
LINE  
GND  
GND  
~100-240 VAC 50-60Hz 20W  
PHONO  
PHONO  
L
ON  
SERIAL / DATE CODE  
R
FIREWIRE  
(ACCESSORY CARD REQUIRED)  
1. MIC Input  
5. GND Terminal  
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 high-impedance microphones.  
These terminals are provided to connect a ground  
wire from your turntable(s) to the d.2. Most turntables  
provide a ground wire to connect to the preamp for the  
purpose of eliminating “hum” in the audio signal. Simply  
turn the ground terminal on the d.2 counter-clockwise  
to loosen it, wrap the end of the ground wire clockwise  
around the terminal, and hand-tighten the ground ter-  
minal for a secure ground connection.  
The MIC Input signal is routed through the MIC Input  
Section, MIC EQ, and then to the Main Mix bus.  
2. CD Inputs  
6. Stereo FX SEND  
These RCA jacks accept a stereo line-level signal from  
a CD player or other line-level playback device (such as  
an MP3 player or DVD audio).  
These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level  
output signal from the stereo FX Send bus. Use these to  
connect to the inputs of an external effects processor.  
You can also use an unbalanced 1/4" TS cable to make  
this connection.  
3. LINE/PHONO Inputs  
These RCA jacks accept a stereo phono-level signal  
from a turntable (when the LINE/PHONO [4] switch  
is pushed in), or from a line-level playback device such  
as a CD player or MP3 player (when the LINE/PHONO  
switch is out). Check that your turntable has a phono-  
level output and a Moving Magnet cartridge.  
7. Stereo FX RETURN  
These 1/4" TRS jacks accept a balanced line-level  
signal from an external effects processor. They will also  
accept an unbalanced 1/4" TS connector.  
If you are using a stereo effects processor, connect its  
left and right outputs to the corresponding left and right  
FX RETURN jacks. If it is a mono effects processor, con-  
nect its output signal to the left FX RETURN jack, and it  
will appear on both the left and right Main Mix bus.  
4. LINE/PHONO Switch  
If you connect a turntable with phono-level outputs  
to the LINE/PHONO inputs [3], push this switch in to  
select the phono-level input stage, which includes an  
RIAA preamp for proper re-equalization of the incoming  
phono signal.  
8. BOOTH Outputs  
These 1/4" TRS jacks provide a balanced line-level  
signal from the Main Mix bus, prior to the rotary MAIN  
LEVEL control [32]. Use these to connect to a pair  
of powered monitor speakers (or to the inputs of an  
amplifier powering the monitor speakers in the booth).  
If you are connecting a line-level playback device like  
a CD or MP3 player, leave this switch out to select the  
line-level preamp.  
Do not press it in if you have a line-level  
signal connected.  
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If you only have one monitor speaker, just use one of  
the BOOTH Outputs and push in the BOOTH STEREO/  
MONO switch [34] in the CONTROL section on the top  
panel.  
MAIN LEVEL control. This allows you to make a stereo  
recording that is not affected by Main Out level changes  
during a performance.  
13. POWER Switch  
9. XLR MAIN OUTs  
When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is sup-  
plied to the d.2 and the cool blue EQ knobs light up.  
These male XLR connectors provide a balanced mic-  
or line-level signal from the MAIN LEVEL control [32].  
The LINE/MIC Switch [10] determines if it is a mic-  
level or line-level output. Connect these to the balanced  
inputs of the active speakers, or power amplifier(s)  
powering your main speakers.  
14. Power Receptacle  
This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Con-  
nect the detachable linecord (included in the box with  
your d.2) to the power receptacle, and plug the other  
end of the linecord into an AC outlet.  
If you are connecting the MAIN OUT of the d.2 to an  
unbalanced input, use the RCA Main Outs [11] instead.  
The d.2 has a universal power supply that can accept  
any AC voltage from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. No need for  
voltage select switches. It will work virtually anywhere  
in the world. That’s why we call it a “Planet-Earth”  
power supply! This also means that it is less susceptible  
to voltage sags or spikes, providing greater electromag-  
netic isolation and better protection against AC line  
noise.  
Note: Balanced connections offer better immunity to  
external noise (specifically, hum and buzz) than unbal-  
anced connections. Because of this, it is the preferred  
interconnect method, especially in cases where very  
long lengths of cable are being used. A long unbalanced  
cable carries with it more opportunity for noise to get  
into the system — having balanced cables means very  
little noise will enter the system. If you must use an  
unbalanced connection, keep the cable length to 10 feet  
or less (3 meters).  
15. FIREWIRE I/O Option  
FireWire (a.k.a. IEEE 1394) is a high-speed serial I/O  
interface for connecting digital devices, with more than  
30 times the bandwidth of USB 1.1. You can install the  
optional FireWire card here, to provide two FireWire  
connectors for transferring digital audio to and from  
your laptop computer or digital audio workstation  
(DAW) with absolute zero latency.  
10. LINE/MIC Switch  
If you are connecting the XLR MAIN OUTs [9] to line-  
level inputs like a power amplifier’s inputs, leave this  
switch out, in the LINE position.  
If you are using the d.2 as a submixer and connecting  
the XLR MAIN OUTS to the mic inputs of another mixer,  
push this switch in to the MIC position. This inserts a  
30 dB pad to reduce the output signal to a mic level.  
This great feature allows you to connect the d.2 output  
directly to a snake without using direct boxes.  
FIREWIRE  
The FireWire interface provides a stereo main output  
to your computer. The signals are pre-MAIN LEVEL con-  
trol [32], so they are independent of any adjustments  
made to the MAIN LEVEL control. This allows you to  
record your live performance directly to your laptop.  
11. RCA Main Outs  
These RCA connectors provide an unbalanced line-  
level signal from the MAIN OUT, either pre- or post-  
MAIN LEVEL control [32], depending on the setting of  
the LIVE/RECORD switch [12].  
The FireWire interface also lets you use your comput-  
er to playback music for mixing on the d.2. It provides  
a return for four signals, which can be selected as the  
program source for PGM 1 and PGM 2. Assign two chan-  
nels (or a stereo pair) to ASIO or CoreAudio outputs 1  
and 2 for PGM 1, and two channels (or a stereo pair) to  
outputs 3 and 4 for PGM 2.  
12. LIVE/RECORD Switch  
When this switch is out (LIVE position), the RCA  
Main Outs provide the signal just after the MAIN LEVEL  
control [32], so it essentially provides the same signal  
as the XLR MAIN OUTs [9], except it is an unbalanced  
signal rather than a balanced one.  
The FireWire card can easily be installed with the  
help of a small screwdriver. Ask your Mackie dealer  
about it. (The FireWire card, not the screwdriver.) Each  
card comes with installation instructions that I have  
to write before the boss gets back from his vacation in  
Gary, Indiana.  
When this switch is pushed in (RECORD position),  
the RCA Main Outs provide the signal just prior to the  
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Top Panel Features  
MIC Input Section  
16. MIC LEVEL Control  
PGM 2  
SOURCE  
MIC  
PGM 1  
CONTROL  
MAIN  
This knob adjusts the gain  
of the mic preamp for any  
microphone plugged into the  
SOURCE  
OL  
U
U
48V  
SIG  
LINE/  
PHONO  
LINE/  
PHONO  
OFF  
ON  
O O  
MAX  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
+3 +50  
LEVEL  
CD  
CD  
LEVEL  
EQ  
EQ  
EQ  
MIC input jack [1]. It ranges  
BOOTH  
U
U
from +13 dB to +63 dB of  
gain. Adjust this knob so  
that the loudest speaking or  
shouting that you do into the  
microphone just barely lights  
the OL LED [18]. This gives  
you the best signal-to-noise  
ratio for the mic preamp.  
HIGH  
MID  
HIGH  
HIGH  
STEREO  
MONO  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
-15 +15  
KILL  
KILL  
KILL  
+10  
+10  
+10  
KILL  
KILL  
KILL  
+10  
+10  
+10  
FX  
U
MID  
MID  
O O  
+15  
SEND  
-15 +15  
U
O O  
+15  
RETURN  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
-15 +15  
PHONES  
PGM  
MAIN  
U
ON  
FX  
FX  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
PGM SOURCE  
PAN  
BAL  
BAL  
1
2
17. MIC SIGNAL LED  
L
R
L
R
L
R
This green LED is a signal  
present indicator. It lights  
when the microphone signal  
reaches –20 dBu, to give you a clue that the microphone  
is working.  
21. MID EQ  
This knob gives you up to 15 dB of boost and cut at  
2.5 kHz. At the center position the MID EQ has no effect  
on the signal.  
18. MIC OL LED  
This red LED lights when the microphone signal  
reaches 6 dB below clipping. It’s okay if this LED blinks  
occasionally, but if it is blinking frequently or lit con-  
tinuously, turn down the MIC LEVEL control [16] until  
it just blinks occasionally.  
22. LOW EQ  
This knob gives you up to 15 dB of boost and cut at  
80 Hz and below. At the center position the LOW EQ has  
no effect on the signal.  
19. 48V Phantom Power Switch  
23. ON Switch  
If your microphone is a condenser design, it probably  
requires phantom power to operate. Push in this switch  
to supply 48 VDC to pins 2 and 3 of the XLR microphone  
connector.  
Press this switch in to send the microphone signal to  
the MAIN outputs, otherwise, your dulcet tones will not  
be heard, and people will say “huh?”  
Dynamic microphones, like Shure’s SM57 and SM58,  
do not require phantom power. However, phantom  
power will not harm most dynamic microphones should  
you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power  
is turned on. Check your microphone’s user’s manual if  
you are not sure whether your microphone needs phan-  
tom power or not.  
24. PAN  
This knob adjusts the amount of microphone signal  
that is sent to the left versus the right main outputs.  
When the knob is turned hard left, the signal feeds only  
the left main out, and when the knob is turned hard  
right, it only feeds the right main out. When the knob is  
in the center, the microphone signal is sent equally to  
the left and right main mix. The fiendish design of the  
pan circuit allows “constant pan power,” where the aver-  
age audio output level remains constant for all positions  
of the PAN control.  
20. HIGH EQ  
This knob gives your mic signal up to 15 dB of boost  
and cut at 12 kHz and above. At the center position the  
HIGH EQ has no effect on the signal.  
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30. FX Switch  
Program Input Section  
Press this switch in to tap the PGM signal to the FX  
SEND outputs. This allows you to send the signal to an  
external effects processor, or even provide a direct feed  
for the PGM signal to another mixer. This switch will  
route the PGM signal to the FX send output connectors,  
interrupting the signal to the Main Outputs. If there  
is no effects processor connected to the FX send and  
returns, then the PGM signal is muted.  
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], so the level is typically bouncing  
between the 0 and +4 LEDs.  
31. BAL  
26. SOURCE Select Switch  
This knob works like the balance control on a home  
stereo. Turning the knob to the left turns down the right  
side, and turning the knob to the right turns down the  
left side. When the BAL control is in the center, the left  
and right sides are equally as loud (assuming the left  
and right inputs are equal loudness).  
This switch selects one of three possible input sources  
for the PGM channel:  
FireWire: The signal coming in from the optional  
FireWire interface is selected as the source.  
LINE/PHONO: The signal connected to the PHONO  
connectors on the rear panel is selected. This  
could be from a turntable or from a line-level  
playback device, depending on the setting of  
the LINE/PHONO switch [4].  
CD: The signal connected to the CD connectors on  
the rear panel is selected.  
You could have a signal coming in on all three inputs,  
and quickly change from one input source to another  
using this heavy duty switch.  
27. HIGH EQ  
This knob gives you up to 10 dB of boost at 4 kHz and  
above, and turns off the signal at 4 kHz and above when  
the knob is turned to the KILL position. At the center  
position, the HIGH EQ has no effect on the signal.  
28. MID EQ  
This knob gives you up to 10 dB of boost at 1 kHz, and  
turns off the signal at 1 kHz when the knob is turned to  
the KILL position. At the center position, the MID EQ  
has no effect on the signal.  
29. LOW EQ  
This knob gives you up to 10 dB of boost at 300 Hz  
and below, and turns off the signal at 300 Hz and below  
when the knob is turned to the KILL position. At the  
center position, the LOW EQ has no effect on the signal.  
Note: When all three EQ knobs are turned to the KILL  
position, the signal is effectively muted and no signal  
passes through to the output.  
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Control Section  
32. MAIN LEVEL  
Control  
PGM 2  
SOURCE  
MIC  
PGM 1  
CONTROL  
MAIN  
SOURCE  
OL  
U
U
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 affected by the  
MAIN LEVEL control.)  
48V  
SIG  
LINE/  
PHONO  
LINE/  
PHONO  
OFF  
ON  
O O  
MAX  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
+3 +50  
LEVEL  
CD  
CD  
LEVEL  
EQ  
EQ  
EQ  
BOOTH  
U
U
HIGH  
MID  
HIGH  
HIGH  
STEREO  
MONO  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
-15 +15  
U
KILL  
KILL  
KILL  
+10  
+10  
+10  
KILL  
KILL  
KILL  
+10  
+10  
+10  
FX  
MID  
MID  
O O  
+15  
SEND  
-15 +15  
U
O O  
+15  
RETURN  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
-15 +15  
PHONES  
U
PGM  
MAIN  
ON  
FX  
FX  
O O  
MAX  
LEVEL  
PGM SOURCE  
PAN  
BAL  
BAL  
1
2
33. BOOTH LEVEL  
Control  
L
R
L
R
L
R
This knob adjusts  
the output level at the  
BOOTH outputs [8].  
37. PHONES LEVEL Control  
This controls the volume of the PHONES output from  
off to maximum gain.  
34. STEREO/MONO Switch  
Turn it to minimum before connecting and  
putting on headphones. Increase it slowly to  
a safe listening level. See page 17.  
With this switch up, the BOOTH outputs [8] provide  
a stereo left and right output of the main mix. Push the  
switch in to combine the left and right signals to mono if  
you only have one booth monitor speaker.  
38. PGM/MAIN Switch  
35. FX SEND LEVEL Control  
Use this switch to select the source for the head-  
phones signal. When the switch is up (PGM position),  
the signal is tapped just after the BAL control [30] on  
the PGM channels. You can use the PGM SOURCE cross-  
fader [39] to fade between PGM 1 and PGM 2.  
This knob controls the amount of signal being sent to  
FX SEND outputs [6]. Adjust this knob to provide an  
appropriate input signal level to your external effects  
processor (or whatever you have connected to the FX  
SENDs). It ranges from off to +13 dB at maximum.  
When the switch is down (MAIN position), the signal  
is tapped from the Main Mix bus, just before the MAIN  
LEVEL control [32].  
Note: The FX SENDs are affected by the TRANSFORM  
switches [40], so if you mute a PGM channel with the  
TRANSFORM switch, the FX SEND for that PGM chan-  
nel is muted as well.  
39. PGM SOURCE Cue Crossfader  
When the PGM/MAIN switch [38] is up (in the PGM  
position), you can use this crossfader to listen to PGM  
1 and PGM 2 in the headphones. When the crossfader  
is all the way to the left, PGM 1 is heard in the head-  
phones. When the crossfader is all the way to the right,  
PGM 2 is heard in the headphones. When the knob is in  
the center, the headphones get an even mix of PGM 1  
and 2.  
36. FX RETURN LEVEL Control  
This adjusts the signal level coming from your exter-  
nal effects processor via the FX RETURN jacks [7]. Use  
it to adjust the processed signal going to the main mix  
bus. It ranges from off to +13 dB at maximum.  
Note: When the PGM/MAIN switch is down (MAIN  
position), this control has no effect on the PHONES  
output.  
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Program Output Section  
PGM 1  
PGM 2  
40. TRANSFORM  
Switch  
The transform switch  
has three positions: Latch-  
ing, Center, and Momen-  
tary.  
TRANSFORM  
TRANSFORM  
MAIN  
L
R
OL  
10  
7
OL  
10  
7
OL  
10  
7
4
4
4
When the switch is  
Latched, this program’s  
signal is on, and passes  
through to the outputs.  
2
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
2
4
4
4
7
7
7
10  
20  
30  
10  
20  
30  
10  
20  
30  
When the switch is in  
the center position, this  
program’s signal is muted  
at the outputs and FX  
Sends.  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
infinium  
contact-free  
cross-fader  
A
B
The other position is a  
momentary version of the  
Latched position (in other  
words, it won’t stay there  
when you let go of it), and allows the signal to pass as  
long as the switch is held down. Let go of the switch,  
and the signal is muted again. This lets you quickly use  
the transform switch for “stutter” effects.  
42. PGM LEVEL METERS  
These meters have 12 LEDs, ranging from –30 to +20  
(OL). They indicate the summed-mono signal strength  
of the PGM signals just before the BAL controls [31].  
The meters are not affected by the PROGRAM faders  
[41].  
If you prefer, you can rotate the Transform switch 45º  
or 90º so the switch moves diagonally or horizontally in-  
stead of vertically. See Appendix D on page 25 for more  
information.  
Typically, you want to see these meters bouncing  
between the “0” and the “+4” LEDs. It is okay if the OL  
LED lights occasionally, but if it lights frequently or con-  
tinuously, turn down the PGM LEVEL control [25] until  
the OL LED blinks occasionally or not at all.  
Note: If this switch is in the center position, the  
program can still be heard and cued in the headphones  
if the PGM/MAIN switch [38] is up.  
41. PROGRAM FADER  
43. REVERSE LED  
This controls the volume for the PGM signal being  
sent to the Main Mix bus. The characteristics of how the  
fader affects the audio signal are determined by the cor-  
responding CONTOUR control [47] and the REVERSE  
switch [48].  
These light when the front-panel REVERSE switches  
[48] have been activated for PGM 1 or PGM 2 faders.  
They show that the fader direction-of-action is reversed.  
(The meters are not reversed, just the faders.)  
These faders have a very light touch  
and are designed to last the lifetime of the  
d.2. No audio passes through these faders.  
44. MAIN LEVEL METERS  
These meters are similar to the PGM LEVEL METERS  
[42], but indicate the signal strength of the Main out-  
puts before the MAIN LEVEL control. As with the other  
meters, you want to see the signals bouncing between  
the “0” and the “+4” LEDs. It is okay if the OL LEDs light  
occasionally, but if they light frequently or continuously,  
turn down the PROGRAM FADERS [41] until the OL  
LEDs blink occasionally, or not at all.  
Rather, they send a control voltage to a pair of VCAs  
(Voltage-Controlled Amplifiers) that determine the gain  
of the signal. This is a very good thing, by the way, as the  
audio will not be affected by any scratchy electrical con-  
tacts, and the design allows for customizing the fader  
action using the CONTOUR and REVERSE controls.  
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45. REVERSE LED  
PGM 1  
PGM 2  
This LED lights when  
the REVERSE switch  
[48] has been activated  
for the Crossfader. For  
more details, see the dis-  
cussion of the REVERSE  
switches [48] on the  
next page.  
TRANSFORM  
TRANSFORM  
MAIN  
L
R
OL  
10  
7
OL  
10  
7
OL  
10  
7
4
4
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
2
4
4
4
46. CROSSFADER  
7
7
7
10  
20  
30  
10  
20  
30  
10  
20  
30  
The crossfader is used  
to fade between the  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
two PGM signals in the  
MAIN outputs. When  
the crossfader is all the  
way to the left, PGM 1 is  
heard in the MAIN outs.  
When the crossfader is  
all the way to the right,  
PGM 2 is heard. When  
the crossfader knob is  
infinium  
contact-free  
cross-fader  
A
B
in the center, the MAIN outs get an even mix of PGM 1  
and 2.  
The characteristics of how the crossfader affects the  
audio signal are determined by its corresponding CON-  
TOUR control [47] and the REVERSE switch [48].  
The crossfader is a high-quality  
infiniumcontact-free optical digital fader,  
designed to last the lifetime of the d.2 with  
no degradation in quality.  
You can adjust the tension of the fader movement to  
your specific taste.  
To adjust the crossfader tension:  
1. Move the crossfader all the way to the left.  
2. Remove the fader cap (knob) by grasping it  
fi rmly and pulling straight up.  
3. Use a small slot-head screwdriver to turn the  
screw located through the hole on the left side  
of the crossfader slot.  
Rotate the screw clockwise to tighten the ten-  
sion, and rotate the screw counter-clockwise to  
loosen the tension. You might need a flashlight  
to make sure you are lined up on the screw.  
4. Replace the fader cap, and you’re all done.  
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Front Panel Features  
PGM 1 FADER  
REVERSE  
CROSS FADER  
PGM 2 FADER  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
SLOW  
FAST  
SLOW  
FAST  
SLOW  
FAST  
CONTOUR  
CONTOUR  
CONTOUR  
49. Headphones Jack  
47. CONTOUR Controls  
This is where you plug in your stereo headphones. It is  
a 1/4" TRS stereo jack.  
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, the faders respond logarithmically,  
increasing from minimum to maximum very quickly, and  
then changing very little for the remainder of the fader  
travel. Adjust the CONTOUR controls between the two  
extremes to get the fader response that works best for  
your application.  
If you have the PGM/MAIN switch [38] up, you can  
listen to the PGM 1 or PGM 2 signals, or a mix of both,  
determined by setting the PGM SOURCE Slider [39].  
The signals are taken just after the BAL controls [31],  
but before the PROGRAM Faders [41].  
If you have the PGM/MAIN switch [38] down, you can  
listen to the MAIN MIX signals, taken just before the  
MAIN LEVEL control [32].  
The CONTOUR control for the crossfader works in  
a similar fashion, crossfading linearly with the CON-  
TOUR control in the SLOW position, and crossfading  
very quickly with the CONTOUR control in the FAST  
position. In fact, in the FAST position, the crossfading  
occurs within the first 2 mm of fader travel. This is great  
for “crabbing” techniques.  
The headphone volume is controlled by the PHONES  
LEVEL control [37], and the position of the PGM  
SOURCE Crossfader [39] if you are listening to PGM 1  
or PGM 2.  
WARNING: The headphone amp is de-  
signed to drive any standard headphones to  
a very loud level. We’re not kidding! It can  
cause permanent hearing damage. Even intermediate  
levels may be painfully loud with some headphones. BE  
CAREFUL!  
48. REVERSE Switches  
Normally (with these switches out) when you move  
the PGM 1 or PGM 2 faders up, the volume will increase.  
When you move the crossfader left to right, PGM 1 will  
fade into PGM 2.  
Always start with the PHONES LEVEL  
control [37] turned all the way down before  
connecting headphones to the PHONES  
These switches let you reverse the direction of the  
action of the program faders and the crossfader:  
jack, or making any connections. Keep it down until  
you’ve put on the headphones. Set the PGM SOURCE  
Slider [39] if you are listening to PGM 1 or PGM 2, then  
turn up the PHONES LEVEL control [37] slowly. Why?  
Always remember: “Engineers who fry their ears, find  
themselves with short careers.”  
With the PGM 1 or PGM 2 REVERSE switches on,  
when you move the PGM 1 or PGM 2 faders up, the  
volume will now decrease.  
With the Crossfader REVERSE switch on, when you  
move the crossfader left to right, PGM 2 will fade into  
PGM 1. (This is sometimes called a hamster switch.)  
Note: These switches and the CONTOUR controls do  
not affect the meters, just the faders.  
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Appendix A: Service Information  
If the FX button [30] is pressed on that channel,  
make sure your effects processor is connected cor-  
rectly and is working.  
Warranty Service  
Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in  
the Warranty section on page 27.  
Try the same source signal in the other channel, set  
up exactly like the suspect channel.  
If you think your d.2 has a problem, please do everything  
you can to confirm it before calling for service. Doing so  
might save you from the deprivation of your mixer and  
the associated suffering.  
Bad Output  
Is the associated level control (if any) turned up?  
If it’s one of the MAIN OUTPUTS, try unplugging  
the others. For example, if it’s the XLR LEFT MAIN  
OUT, unplug the RCA LEFT OUT. If the problem  
goes away, it’s not the mixer.  
These may sound obvious to you, but here are some  
things you can check. Read on:  
Troubleshooting  
If a left output is presumed dead, switch the left  
and right cords at the mixer end. If the problem  
stays on the left side, it’s not the mixer.  
No Power  
Our favorite question: Is it plugged in?  
Bad Sound  
Make sure the power cord is securely seated in the  
IEC socket [14] and plugged all the way into the  
AC outlet.  
Is the input connector plugged completely into the  
jack?  
Is it loud and distorted? Make sure the input  
LEVEL control [25] is set correctly. Reduce the  
signal level on the input source if possible.  
Make sure the AC outlet is live (check with a tester  
or lamp).  
Make sure the rear panel POWER switch [13] is in  
the ON position (up).  
If possible, listen to the signal with headphones  
plugged into the input source device. If it sounds  
bad there, it’s not the d.2 causing the problem.  
Are the EQ controls on the front panel illuminated?  
If not, make sure the AC outlet is live.  
If you are using a turntable with a phono-level out-  
put, and the sound is low and distorted, check that  
the LINE/PHONO switch [4] is set to PHONO. Note  
that the phono section requires your cartridge to be  
a Moving Magnet type. It may be too low to amplify  
the low levels of a Moving Coil type.  
Are all the lights out in your town? If so, contact  
your local power company to get power restored.  
If no LEDs are illuminated, and you are certain that  
the AC outlet is live, it will be necessary to have  
your d.2 serviced. There are no user serviceable parts  
inside. Refer to “Repair” on the next page to find out  
how to proceed.  
Noise/Hum  
Turn down the FX RETURN knob [36]. If the noise  
disappears, it’s coming from whatever is plugged  
into the FX RETURNS [7].  
Bad Channel  
Check the TRANSFORM switch [40] is not in the  
center position.  
Check that your turntable’s audio ground wire is  
connected to the GND terminals [5].  
Is a fader or crossfader REVERSE LED [48] on?  
Turn down each channel, one by one. If the noise  
disappears, it’s coming from whatever is plugged  
into that channel. Check your whatever.  
Check the channel’s PROGRAM fader [41] is not  
fully down.  
Are that channel’s EQ controls all turned down?  
Check the signal cables between the input sources  
and the d.2. Disconnect them one by one. When the  
noise goes away, you’ll know which input source is  
causing the problem.  
Is the signal source turned up? Make sure the  
signal level from the selected input source is high  
enough to light up some of the PROGRAM METER  
LEDs [42].  
Sometimes it helps to plug all the audio equipment  
into the same AC circuit so they share a common  
ground.  
Is the correct input chosen with the SOURCE SE-  
LECT switch [26], and its PGM LEVEL [25] turned  
up far enough?  
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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. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions.  
Please.  
2. Call Tech Support at 1-800-898-3211, 7 am to 5 pm  
PST, to explain the problem and request a Service  
Request Number. Have your d.2’s serial number  
ready. You must have an Service Request Number  
before you can obtain warranty service.  
3. Keep this owner’s manual and the detachable line-  
cord. We don’t need them to repair the mixer.  
4. Pack the mixer in its original package, includ-  
ing endcaps and box. This is VERY IMPORTANT.  
Mackie is not responsible for any damage that  
occurs due to non-factory packaging.  
5. Include a legible note stating your name, shipping  
address (no P.O. boxes), daytime phone number,  
Service Request Number, and a detailed description  
of the problem, including how we can duplicate it.  
6. Write the Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on  
top of the box. Units sent without the SR number will  
be refused.  
7. Tech Support will tell you where to ship the d.2 for  
repair. We suggest insurance for all forms of cart-  
age.  
8. You will need to contact the authorized service cen-  
ter for their latest turn-around times. The d.2 must  
be packaged in its original packing box, and must  
have the Service Request Number on the box. Once  
it’s repaired, the authorized service center will ship  
it back by ground shipping, pre-paid (if it was a war-  
ranty repair).  
Note: Under the terms of the warranty, you must ship  
or drop-off the unit to an authorized service center.  
The return ground shipment is covered for those  
units deemed by us to be under warranty.  
Note: You must have a sales receipt from  
an authorized Mackie dealer for your  
unit to be considered for warranty  
repair.  
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Appendix B: Connections  
XLR Connectors  
1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks  
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 specified by the AES (Audio Engineering  
Society).  
“TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connection points  
available on a mono 1/4 phone jack or plug. They are  
used for unbalanced signals.  
"
SLEEVE  
SLEEVE  
TIP  
2
SHIELD  
TIP  
HOT  
TIP  
SLEEVE  
1
3
COLD  
SHIELD  
1
1/4 TS Unbalanced Wiring:  
"
Sleeve = Shield  
Tip = Hot (+)  
3
COLD  
2
HOT  
SHIELD  
COLD  
HOT  
1
3
2
RCA Plugs and Jacks  
XLR Balanced Wiring:  
Pin 1 = Shield  
Pin 2 = Hot (+)  
Pin 3 = Cold (–)  
RCA-type plugs (also known as phono plugs) and jacks  
are often used in home stereo and video equipment and  
in many other applications. They are unbalanced and  
electrically equivalent to a 1/4 TS phone plug.  
"
1/4" TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks  
TIP  
SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE  
“TRS” stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection  
points available on a stereo 1/4 or balanced phone  
jack or plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used for balanced  
signals and stereo headphones:  
"
RCA Unbalanced Wiring:  
Sleeve = Shield  
Tip = Hot (+)  
Balanced Mono  
RING SLEEVE  
TIP  
SLEEVE RING TIP  
RING  
TIP  
SLEEVE  
1/4 TRS Balanced Mono Wiring:  
"
Sleeve = Shield  
Tip = Hot (+)  
Ring = Cold (–)  
Stereo Headphones  
RING SLEEVE  
TIP  
SLEEVE RING TIP  
RING  
TIP  
SLEEVE  
1/4 TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring:  
"
Sleeve = Shield  
Tip = Left  
Ring = Right  
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Appendix C: Technical Info  
Specifications  
Input Impedance:  
Mic Input:  
Frequency Response :  
2.4 kbalanced  
Mic Input to any Output: (Trim at 0 dB):+0, –1 dB  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
CD/ Line Input:  
FX Return:  
20 kbalanced  
Line/CD Input to any Output:  
Phono input to any Output:  
0.5 dB  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
20 kbalanced  
Phono Input:  
47.5 kshunted with 200 pF  
1 dB of RIAA EQ curve  
Maximum Output Levels:  
XLR Main Output:  
RCA Main Output:  
Booth Output:  
Distortion (THD and IMD):  
THD @ Main Output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Mic Input @ 30 dB Gain:  
Line/CD Input @ 0 dB Gain:  
Phono Input:  
+22 dBu  
+22 dBu  
Less than 0.0075%  
Less than 0.0075%  
Less than 0.01%  
+22 dBu  
FX Send:  
+22 dBu  
Phones:  
15 volts rms into 8(28 watts)  
THD @ Phones Output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Output Impedance:  
Main XLR/RCA Output:  
Booth Output:  
FX Send:  
Line Input @ 0 dB Gain:  
Less than 0.03%  
150 Ω  
150 Ω  
150 Ω  
25 Ω  
SMPTE IMD @ +4 dBu Output:  
Mic Input @ 30 dB Gain:  
Line/CD Input @ 0 dB Gain:  
Less than 0.008%  
Less than 0.008%  
Phones:  
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR):  
Equalization  
Mic Channel  
Low:  
Mic Input (Gain = maximum)  
Greater than 60 dB  
@ 1 kHz  
15 dB @ 80 Hz  
15 dB @ 2.5 kHz  
15 dB @ 12 kHz  
Crosstalk:  
Mid:  
Adjacent Inputs or Input to Main Output:  
Less than –85 dB  
@ 1 kHz  
High:  
PGM Channel  
Low:  
+10/–inf dB @ 300 Hz  
+10/–inf dB @ 1 kHz  
+10/–inf dB @ 4 kHz  
Noise Characteristics:  
Equivalent Input Noise (E.I.N.) (20 Hz to 20 kHz):  
Mid:  
High:  
Mic Input (150 source impedance): Less than –123 dBu  
Phono Input (500 /500 mH source impedance):  
VU Meters  
Less than 0.3 µV  
12-segment pre-fader PGM meters  
12-segment pre-fader Main Mix meters  
OL (+20), +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, –2, –4, –7, –10, –20, –30  
0 LED = +4 dBu  
CD/Line Input (150 source impedance):  
Less than –110 dBu  
Dynamic Range (Main Out):  
Greater than 100 dB  
Maximum Input Levels (rated at 1% THD):  
Mic Input Signal Present LED (Sensitivity):  
–20 dBu  
Mic Input (Gain @ minimum):  
+9 dBu  
CD and Line Inputs (PGM Gain = 0 dB):  
+22 dBu  
FX Input:  
+22 dBu  
Phono Input:  
78 mV @ 1kHz  
Input/Output Characteristics:  
Input Gain Control Range:  
Mic Input:  
+13 dB to +63 dB  
OFF to +13 dB  
OFF to +13 dB  
PGM Input:  
FX Return:  
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AC Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
20 watts  
Universal AC Power Supply:  
100 VAC – 240 VAC,  
50-60 Hz  
Physical Dimensions and Weight:  
Height: 15.49”/393.4 mm (including knobs and connectors)  
Width: 10"/254 mm  
Depth: 4.62”/ 117.3 mm (including knobs and connectors)  
Weight: 11 lb/5 kg (with FireWire card)  
The d.2 mounting slots are compatible with the Odyssey Battle  
Bridge. This consists of two L brackets which bolt to the d.2  
and allow you to fit it securely between two turntable cases.  
Options  
d.2 FireWire Interface Card  
WEIGHT  
11 lb  
5 kg  
4.62"  
3.59"  
117.3 mm  
91.2 mm  
9.06"  
230.1 mm  
0.28"  
7.1 mm  
7.1"  
15.49"  
14.79"  
375.7 mm  
180.3 mm  
393.4 mm  
4.42"  
112.3 mm  
10.00"  
254 mm  
LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our prod-  
ucts by incorporating new and improved materials, components,  
and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to  
change these specifications at any time without notice.  
“Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of  
LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold-  
ers, and are hereby acknowledged.  
©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
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F X  
L
R
L
S U  
S U  
F X M I X R I G H T B  
F X M I X L E F T B  
F X  
M A I N  
S U  
S U  
M A I N M I X R I G H T B  
M A I N M I X L E F T B  
R
M A I N  
L
R
L
P G M 1  
P G M 2  
o l t a g e C o n t r o l V  
o l t a g e C o n t r o l V  
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Appendix D: Transform Switch Rotation and  
Fader Replacement  
5. Gently lift off the panel, taking care not to dam-  
Transform Switch Rotation  
age the front panel contour knobs. Keep it in a  
safe place were it won’t get scratched, or fall off  
the table and hit the cat.  
From the factory, the transform switches operate  
vertically, that is (to get all technical for a moment)  
6. Each transform switch has  
four screws, but remove only  
the outer two. These are  
fore and aft.  
You can perform a simple modification to make these  
switches operate sideways, or even diagonally, to suit  
your carefully cultivated set of operational preferences.  
black, whereas the inner  
screws are bright and shiny.  
7. Rotate the switch assembly  
to suit your preference, and replace the two  
screws.  
Tools  
To do this procedure, you will need a small phillips  
screwdriver, nerves of steel, grit, determination, and a  
steady hand. People should find you ruggedly charming,  
yet approachable.  
Procedure  
Diagonally  
Sideways  
1. Remove the power cord, and any other cords or  
cables connected to the d.2.  
8. If you need to replace a transform switch,  
gently pull it out just enough so you can reach  
and undo its connector. Connect the new switch  
securely, and screw it in the desired position.  
You might want to replace both switches, if they  
are both aged and/or had a rough life.  
2. Gently place the d.2 face upwards on a flat,  
clean and dry surface, such as the kitchen  
table.  
3. Remove the three slider knobs, by gently pull-  
ing them upwards. Keep them safe.  
4. Undo the five screws from the top panel and  
two screws from the front, as shown. Keep the  
screws in a safe place, away from Llamas.  
PGM  
1
PGM  
2
TRANSFORM  
TRANSFORM  
MAIN  
L
R
OL  
10  
7
OL  
10  
7
OL  
10  
7
4
4
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
2
4
4
4
7
7
7
10  
20  
30  
10  
20  
30  
10  
20  
30  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
infinium  
contact-free  
cross-fader  
A
B
9. Replace the top cover, and make sure that all  
the meter LEDs and the Reverse LEDs are pok-  
ing through before you tighten down the screws  
securely.  
PGM  
1
FADER  
CROSS FADER  
REVERSE  
PGM  
2
FADER  
REVERSE  
REVERSE  
SLOW  
FAST  
SLOW  
FAST  
SLOW  
FAST  
CONTOUR  
CONTOUR  
CONTOUR  
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Replacing Faders  
If the faders ever need to be replaced, this can be  
done with the help of your trusty screwdriver.  
14. Secure the fader assembly to the chassis with  
the two screws you lost in step 11.  
15. Replace the top cover, and make sure that all  
the meter LEDs and the Reverse LEDs are pok-  
ing through before you tighten down the screws  
securely.  
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 below.  
16. Check that all the faders and switches are  
working normally. (You might have to reset the  
tension if you changed the cross fader.)  
12. Gently lift up the fader assembly, just enough to  
be able to pull the connector out of the recep-  
tacle on the bottom of the fader assembly.  
Removing the Cross Fader Connector  
Removing a Program Fader Connector  
13. Insert the connector into the receptacle on the  
new fader assembly. (It will only fit in one way.)  
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Limited Warranty  
Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.  
F. Any products returned to one of the LOUD Technologies  
factory-authorized service centers, and deemed eligible for  
repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will  
be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt. LOUD  
Technologies and its authorized service centers may use  
refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product.  
Products returned to LOUD Technologies that do not meet  
the terms of this Warranty will not be repaired unless  
payment is received for labor, materials, return freight,  
and insurance. Products repaired under warranty will be  
returned freight prepaid by LOUD Technologies to any  
location within the boundaries of the USA.  
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 during the applicable  
warranty period, LOUD Technologies, at its option, will repair  
or replace the product. This warranty applies only to  
equipment sold and delivered within the U.S. by  
LOUD Technologies Inc. or its authorized dealers.  
B. Failure to register online or return the product registration  
card will not void the three-year warranty.  
C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be  
performed only at a factory-authorized facility (see D below).  
Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification will void this  
warranty. To obtain repairs under warranty, you must have a  
copy of your sales receipt from the authorized Mackie dealer  
where you purchased the product. It is necessary to establish  
the purchase date and determine whether your Mackie  
product is within the warranty period.  
G. LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed  
for 90 days or for the remainder of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from  
improper installation, misuse, neglect or abuse, or to  
exterior appearance. This warranty is recognized only if  
the inspection seals and serial number on the unit have not  
been defaced or removed.  
H. LOUD Technologies assumes no responsibility for the  
quality or timeliness of repairs performed by an authorized  
service center.  
D. To obtain factory-authorized service:  
1. Call Mackie Technical Support at 800/898-3211, 7  
AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (Pacific Time) to get  
a Service Request Number. Products returned without a  
Service Request Number will be refused.  
I. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and to  
anyone who may subsequently purchase this product within  
the applicable warranty period. A copy of the original sales  
receipt is required to obtain warranty repairs.  
2. Pack the product in its original shipping carton. Also  
include a note explaining exactly how to duplicate the  
problem, a copy of the sales receipt with price and date  
showing, and your return street address (no P.O. boxes or  
route numbers, please!). If we cannot duplicate the problem  
or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty, we  
may, at our option, charge for service time.  
J. This is your sole warranty. LOUD Technologies does not  
authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales  
representative, to assume any liability on behalf of LOUD  
Technologies or to make any warranty for LOUD Technologies  
Inc.  
K. THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE  
WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.  
AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS  
AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE. THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE  
SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THREE  
YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE  
FROM AN AUTHORIZED MACKIE DEALER. UPON  
EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD,  
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER  
WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND. LOUD  
4. Ship the product in its original shipping carton, freight  
prepaid to the authorized service center. The address of  
your closest authorized service center will be given to you  
by Technical Support.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Service Request  
Number is plainly written on the shipping carton.  
E. LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any  
products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before  
repair or replacement is carried out. LOUD Technologies may,  
at our option, require proof of the original date of purchase in  
TECHNOLOGIES INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
the form of a dated copy of the original dealer’s invoice or sales INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
receipt. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely  
with LOUD Technologies.  
THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MACKIE  
PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. Some states do  
not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental, special,  
or consequential damages or a limitation on how long  
warranties last, so some of the above limitations and  
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty provides  
specific legal rights and you may have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
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