MCU Pro
MCU XT Pro
Universal Control Surface
Universal Control Surface Extender
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
MAIN
EXTERNAL
POWER
MIDI
POWER
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
PORT1
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
USER SWITCH
POWER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
IN
OUT
(INTERNAL)
7.5V
3.0A-4.0A
=
MCU
1
2
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
EXTERNAL
POWER
7.5V 3.0A-4.0A
HOURS
MINUTES
BEATS
SECONDS
FRAMES
TICKS
SMPTE
BEATS
ꢀꢀ
ꢀꢀ
ꢀꢀ
ꢀꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
RUDE
SOLO
ASSIGNMENT
BARS
SUB DIVISION
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2
3
4
5
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8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VPOT ASSIGN
DISPLAY
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
NAME
VALUE
SMPTE
BEATS
TRACK
SEND
FUNCTION SELECT
PAN/
PLUG-
IN
SURROUND
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
EQ
INSTRUMENT
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
FADER BANKS
BANK
GLOBAL VIEW
MIDI
TRACKS
INPUTS
AUDIO
TRACKS
AUDIO
INSTRUMENT
AUX
BUSSES
OUTPUTS
USER
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
CHANNEL
MODIFIERS
AUTOMATION
WRITE
UTILITIES
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
FLIP
GLOBAL
VIEW
SHIFT
OPTION
READ/OFF
TRIM
SAVE
UNDO
ENTER
MASTER
dB
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
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+
CONTROL
/ALT
TOUCH
LATCH
CANCEL
GROUP
5
5
U
5
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U
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U
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U
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U
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U
5
MARKER
NUDGE
CYCLE
DROP
REPLACE
CLICK
SOLO
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0
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0
0
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20
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REWIND
FAST FWD
STOP
PLAY
RECORD
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SCRUB
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ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le
réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere
des communications du Canada.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Mackie for your Digital
Audio Workstation (DAW) control solution. MCU
Pro and MCU XT Pro provide the familiar feel of
analog-style mixing to the DAW environment. But
they also deliver the most complete feature set and
software compatibility of any control surface
available today, including USB connectivity.
20. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent
hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to
noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some
hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of
time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level
exposures shown in the following chart.
The labels for the buttons and controls are
specific to Apple Logic Pro. Custom lexan overlays
are available for other supported DAWs. Some of
these are included with the MCU Pro and others
may be ordered from our parts department.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these
permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure
against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure
levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment
capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing
protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or
protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when
operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing
loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:
These overlays fit over the right-hand side of
the control surface and correctly label the buttons
for the functionality supported by the DAW being
mcupro_software to see a list of all currently
supported DAWs, and to order an overlay for your
particular DAW application.
Sound Level dBA,
Duration, per
Typical Example
Slow Response
day in hours
8
90
Duo in small club
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.5
92
95
97
100
102
105
110
The MCU Pro includes a license for Tracktion,
our easy-to-use Music Production Software for PC
or Mac. It is the perfect companion software for
the MCU Pro. Follow the instructions on the
included license card to download and authorize
Tracktion.
Subway Train
Very loud classical music
B-en and M-att screaming at T-roy about deadlines
Loudest parts at a rock concert
0.25 or less 115
Overlays Included
Overlays Available
Steinberg
Cubase / Nuendo
Adobe Audition
Contents
MOTU Digital
Performer
Ableton Live
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
2
3
Avid Pro Tools
Propellerhead Reason
RML Labs SAW Studio
SSL Soundscape
Sony Vegas
SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE
CHANGING MODES
3
Cakewalk Sonar
Mackie Tracktion
4
INSTALLATION
4
VESA / OMNIMOUNT MOUNTING
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
5
6
FRONT PANEL
7
Software User’s Guide
CHANNEL STRIP
7
to obtain the latest manuals and information for
all the currently supported DAW applications.
MASTER SECTION
8
REAR PANEL
9
APPENDIX A: KEY COMMANDS
APPENDIX B: FADER ALIGNMENT
APPENDIX C: SOFTWARE SUPPORT
APPENDIX C: SERVICE INFORMATION
APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DIMENSIONS
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11
12
13
14
15
16
LIMITED WARRANTY
Part No. SW0454 Rev. C 10/10
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Changing Modes
Connecting with MIDI
MCU Pro has three different modes of
operation:
•
Connect the MCU Pro to the MIDI interface via
two MIDI cables (IN and OUT). Use the MIDI
2 (MAIN) MIDI connections on the MCU Pro.
1. Mackie Control (use with most DAWs. See
Appendix C on page 12).
•
Connect the third-party MIDI interface to the
computer as described by the manufacturer
(see “Hookup 2: MIDI” on page 6).
2. Logic Control (use with Apple Logic).
3. HUI (use with Avid Pro Tools, including HD,
LE, and M Powered versions).
For both methods:
When first turning on the MCU Pro, the display
prompts you to select a mode of operation:
•
Connect one end of the external power supply
to the MCU Pro, and the other end to an
AC power source between 100 VAC and
240 VAC (50–60 Hz).
• Press Ch. 1 V-Pot to select Mackie Control.
• Press Ch. 4 V-Pot to select HUI.
• Press Ch. 8 V-Pot to select Logic Control.
•
•
•
Turn on the MCU Pro POWER switch.
Launch the software program of choice.
Once the selection has been made, MCU Pro
will automatically boot into the selected mode
each time it is powered up.
Select your software’s console or surface
manager set up window.
•
•
Select the Mackie Control in the MIDI device
setup section of your DAW application.
To change the mode of operation:
1. Turn off the Mackie Control.
Once the Mackie Control is selected within
your software’s setup preferences, the unit(s)
will be recognized automatically.
2. Hold down both the Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 SELECT
buttons while turning on the Mackie Control.
•
•
MCU Pro / MCU XT Pro units may function
as a single large console – a “Control Surface
Group.”
3. The display once again prompts you to select a
mode of operation.
Go to the MCU Pro software section on our
mcupro_software) for details on using the
MCU Pro with your particular application.
Installation
There are two methods for connecting the
MCU Pro to a computer: USB and MIDI.
To connect one or more MCU XT Pros:
Note: The USB method is the preferred method
because all of the MIDI ports on the MCU Pro are
available. If using MIDI cables to connect the
MCU Pro to a computer via third-party MIDI
interface, the other two MIDI ports (3 and 4) on
the MCU Pro are inactive.
1. If using the USB method to connect the MCU
Pro to a computer, then the MCU Pro has
three sets of MIDI IN/OUT connectors for con-
necting additional MCU XT Pro units. Always
connect MIDI OUT from one unit to MIDI IN
on the next unit (and MIDI IN to MIDI OUT).
Connecting with USB
2. If using the MIDI method to connect the MCU
Pro to a computer, then connect the MCU XT
Pro to the external USB MIDI interface [the
MIDI 3 and MIDI 4 connectors on the MCU
Pro are not functional using this method].
Connect the MIDI OUT from the MCU XT Pro
to the MIDI IN on the MIDI interface (and
MIDI IN to MIDI OUT).
•
Connect the MCU Pro to a computer with a
USB cable (see “Hookup 1: USB” on page 6).
The USB connection works with both
Macintosh and PC platforms and is “plug and
play” (no driver installation required!).
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VESA / Omnimount Mounting
The MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro have holes in
the bottom panel for mounting to a standard VESA
wall mount or floating arm mount, using 75 mm
or 100 mm mounting patterns. These holes accept
M4 (4 mm) screws. The length of the screw will
vary depending on the thickness of the mounting
plate. The screw length is calculated by
determining the thickness of the mounting plate
and adding 0.25 inches to that for the threads to
engage the pemnut in the bottom of the MCU Pro
(see figure below).
The MCU Pro weighs 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) and the
MCU XT Pro weighs 11.0 lb (5.0 kg), so be sure
to select a mounting arm or plate that can support
the weight of the unit.
Many VESA mounts are designed for
video monitors, and the mounting plate
is perpindicular to the desktop surface.
Since it is unlikely that you will want the MCU Pro
mounted perpindicular to the desktop, make sure
the VESA mount is flexible enough so it may be
properly adjusted for your working space.
MCU Pro or MCU XT Pro
0.868 in/22.06 mm
Clearance for MCU Pro
M4 (4 mm) Pemnut
(8 places)
0.153 in/3.88 mm
Thread Engagement
(8 places)
0.469 in/11.91 mm
Clearance for MCU XT P
Mounting Plate
Mounting Plate Thickness + 0.25 in = length of screw
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Hookup Diagrams
MCU XT Pro
MCU XT Pro
MCU XT Pro
MCU Pro
MAIN
EXTERNAL
POWER
EXTERNAL
POWER
EXTERNAL
POWER
MIDI
POWER
MIDI
POWER
MIDI
POWER
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
PORT1
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
USER SWITCH
POWER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
1
2
7.5V
3.0A-4.0A
7.5V
3.0A-4.0A
7.5V
3.0A-4.0A
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
EXTERNAL
POWER
7.5V 3.0A-4.0A
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
This setup provides the ultimate in DAW control:
32 faders with 32 V-Pots.
Digital Audio Workstation
USB Connection
You may purchase short MIDI cables to keep
the cabling neat and tidy when connecting
the MCU XT Pros to the MCU Pro.
Hookup 1: USB
MCU XT Pro
MCU XT Pro
MCU Pro
MAIN
EXTERNAL
POWER
EXTERNAL
POWER
MIDI
POWER
MIDI
POWER
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
PORT1
(INTERNAL)
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
USER SWITCH
POWER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
=
MCU
1
2
7.5V
3.0A-4.0A
7.5V
3.0A-4.0A
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
EXTERNAL
POWER
7.5V 3.0A-4.0A
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
Digital Audio Workstation
Connection
(typically USB)
Third-party
Multiport
MIDI Interface
Hookup 2: MIDI
MCU XT Pro
MIDI Drum Controller
MIDI Synth Keyboard
MCU Pro
MAIN
PORT
EXTERNAL
USER SWITCH
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
PORT1
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
CONTROL
POWER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
1
2
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
EXTERNAL
POWER
7.5V 3.0A-4.0A
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
Digital Audio Workstation
USB Connection
Hookup 3: With Multiple MIDI Devices
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2. SELECT
Front Panel
This button selects the corresponding channel
for channel-based editing or assignment
commands.
Although the functions of the knobs and
buttons on the MCU Pro will vary depending on
which software application is being utilized, this
section provides an overview of the control surface
and a general explanation of what it can do. Note
that not all controls are implemented by each
software platform. Check out the FAQ section on
the Mackie website for more information:
3. MUTE
The MUTE button turns off the corresponding
channel’s output signal.
4. SOLO
Pushing a SOLO button isolates that channel’s
output signal to the mix bus in the DAW application.
Channel Strip
Note: When one or more SOLO buttons are
active, the RUDE SOLO LED next to the Time
Display lights to signal that one or more
channels are soloed.
1. TOUCH-SENSITIVE FADERS
These 100mm, touch-sensitive, motorized
faders are used to control the channel’s levels, aux
returns, MIDI tracks, and master fader levels. The
eight faders move relative to the activity of the
currently selected bank of on-screen faders.
5. SIGNAL
This LED illuminates when a signal is present
in the corresponding channel.
6. REC
This button arms or disables the corresponding
track for recording.
7. V-POT
The V-Pots serve a dual function on the Mackie
Control, acting as a push-button and a rotary
control. When a V-Pot is pressed, it may be used to
change modes of operation or to change what
appears in the display above the channel strips.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
Depending on its assigned function, a V-Pot may
be used to adjust a channel’s pan, send level, or
plug-in parameters when rotated.
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
8. SCRIBBLE STRIP
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
This backlit LCD above the channel strips
displays track names, plug-in parameters, and
other information depending on the channel strips’
current mode of operation.
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30
20
30
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30
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30
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Master Section
16. MODE LED DISPLAY
9. V-POT ASSIGN
This indicates the current mode of operation for
the channel strips.
These six buttons are used to assign different
functions to the V-Pots. These usually include Pan,
Aux Send, EQ, Plug-In Effects, and Track level.
10. BANKS and CHANNELS
Pressing the left or right BANK button jumps
over to the next adjacent eight channels on either
the left or right side of the current location.
HOURS
BARS
MINUTES
BEATS
SECONDS
FRAMES
TICKS
SMPTE
BEATS
RUDE
SOLO
ASSIGNMENT
SUB DIVISION
If one or more MCU XT Pros are present, the
BANK buttons may jump over by 8 times the
number of devices present. For example, if two
MCU XT Pros are present in addition to the MCU
Pro, the BANK buttons may jump 8 x 3 or
24 channels at a time.
VPOT ASSIGN
DISPLAY
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
NAME
VALUE
SMPTE
BEATS
TRACK
SEND
FUNCTION SELECT
PAN/
PLUG-IN
SURROUND
Pressing the left or right CHANNEL button
jumps over to the next adjacent channel on either
the left or right side of the current location.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
EQ
INSTRUMENT
FADER BANKS
BANK
GLOBAL VIEW
MIDI
TRACKS
INPUTS
AUDIO
TRACKS
AUDIO
INSTRUMENT
AUX
BUSSES
OUTPUTS
USER
CHANNEL
11. FUNCTION SELECT
MODIFIERS
AUTOMATION
WRITE
UTILITIES
FLIP
GLOBAL
VIEW
The function of these buttons vary depending on
the DAW application being utilized. Place the
overlay for the DAW application over this section
to provide the correct labeling for these buttons,
and refer to the documentation for the DAW
application that describes how it operates with
SHIFT
OPTION
READ/OFF
TRIM
SAVE
UNDO
ENTER
MASTER
dB
10
CONTROL
/ALT
TOUCH
LATCH
CANCEL
GROUP
5
U
5
MARKER
NUDGE
CYCLE
DROP
REPLACE
CLICK
SOLO
MCU Pro
.
10
12. TRANSPORT
20
30
REWIND
FAST FWD
STOP
PLAY
RECORD
These standard transport control buttons are
fairly universal in their operation: Rewind, Fast
Forward, Stop, Play, and Record.
40
50
60
SCRUB
ZOOM
13. JOG / SHUTTLE WHEEL
Use the button to toggle between Jog and
Shuttle functions for the large wheel. Use the
wheel for editing audio in the DAW application.
14. ZOOM AND NAVIGATION BUTTONS
These four arrow buttons and the zoom button
are used to navigate around the graphic editor in
the DAW application.
15. TIME DISPLAY
This display shows the time location of the
project in either SMPTE or BBT (bar.beat.ticks)
format.
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Rear Panel
21. USER SWITCH 1 and 2
17. USB PORT
These are provided for connecting a momentary
footswitch to the MCU Pro that may be used to
control functions such as Play/Stop, Rec Ready,
Drop In/Out, etc. These functions are usually
user-configurable in the DAW application.
This is the USB connection between the MCU Pro
and the host computer. Use the USB cable provided
to connect this port to a USB port on the computer.
Note: When the MCU Pro is connected to
a computer with the USB connection, it
appears as a 4x4 MIDI device to the
22. EXTERNAL CONTROL
computer and DAW application. The MCU Pro
control surface appears as Port 1 in the DAW
application. Ports 2-4 correspond to the MIDI Port
2-4 connections on the MCU Pro.
This can be used to connect a variable control,
like a potentiometer, to control functions such as
Master Volume, as determined by the DAW
application.
18. PORT 2 [MIDI IN/OUT]
23. POWER CONNECTOR
These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and
output connectors. Connect this to the MIDI
IN/OUT ports on the MIDI-equipped device (MIDI
IN to MIDI OUT and vice-versa). This appears as
MIDI Port 2 in the DAW application.
This is where you connect the supplied external
AC power supply to provide power to the unit.
The provided AC power supply is a universal
power supply, so it may be connected to an
AC power source between 100 VAC and 240 VAC
(50–60 Hz).
19. PORT 3
These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and
output connectors. Connect this to the MIDI
IN/OUT ports on the MIDI-equipped device (MIDI
IN to MIDI OUT and vice-versa). This appears as
MIDI Port 3 in the DAW application.
24. POWER SWITCH
This switch turns the power on and off.
25. KENSINGTON LOCK
To help prevent theft, the MCU Pro and MCU XT
Pro have a security slot designed to fit the popular
Kensington security locks. A variety of models are
20. PORT 4
These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and
output connectors. Connect this to the MIDI
IN/OUT ports on the MIDI-equipped device (MIDI
IN to MIDI OUT and vice-versa). This appears as
MIDI Port 4 in the DAW application.
MAIN
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
PORT1
PORT 2
PORT 3
PORT 4
USER SWITCH
POWER
(INTERNAL)
=
MCU
1
2
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
EXTERNAL
POWER
7.5V 3.0A-4.0A
EXTERNAL
POWER
MIDI
POWER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
IN
OUT
7.5V
3.0A-4.0A
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Appendix A: Key Commands
Engaging certain switches on the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro during power up perform a variety of
configuration tasks. See the table below for more information.
Key Command
Mode Change
Function
More Information
Select 1 and 2
Page 4 and Appendix C
Appendix B, page 11
Fader Alignment
Upgrade Firmware
V-Pot 1 and 2
Record 1 and 2 plus Select 1
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Appendix B: Fader Alignment
A comprehensive fader alignment on the MCU
Pro and MCU XT Pro is performed at the factory
during quality control testing. Then, each time the
unit is powered on, the faders complete a quick
up-down test to verify that they are still aligned
and working correctly. This should provide years
of perfectly calibrated faders.
However, on occasion, the faders may need to
be realigned. For example, after a firmware
upgrade, after enduring extreme changes in
temperature or humidity, or after a jarring impact
or other fader failure. It’s easy to do; just follow
the instructions listed below. Note that this
process is identical for both the MCU Pro and
MCU XT Pro.
To Align the Faders:
1. Power off the unit.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the Channel
1 V-Pot and Channel 2 V-Pot buttons and power on
the MCU Pro or MCU XT Pro.
3. The faders move up, then down, for
calibration. The LCD then displays “Entering fader
alignment mode...”
4. The LCD displays instructions to align all
faders at –40 dB. Do so by moving all faders
until the fader’s black center lines up exactly with
the –40 dB bold line on the silkscreen. Press the
Channel 1 REC button when finished.
5. The LCD will now prompt you to move all
faders to the –10 dB mark. When completed, press
the Channel 1 REC button.
6. Repeat the process again, moving the faders
to the unity (U) mark this time and pressing the
Channel 1 REC button one last time. The LCD will
indicate that the fader alignment was successful.
The new fader alignment data is written to
memory and will be retained, even after the unit
has been powered off.
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Appendix C: Software Support
The following table is the MCU Pro Compatibility Chart. It shows what DAW works in what MCU
Mode, as well as what overlay to use. Links to each DAW and exisiting documents is also added for your
convenience.
Software
MCU Mode
MCU Overlay
Documents
Logic Control
None
Logic Control
None
Logic Control
HUI
None
Pro Tools
Cubase / Nuendo
Cubase / Nuendo
Live
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Reason
None
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
Digital Performer
Tracktion
Audition
Sonar
None
None
Vegas
Vegas
None
None
None
SAW Studio
Note: All DAWs listed above work with both the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro except Adobe Audition
which is only compatible with MCU Pro.
Disclaimer: We are always striving to keep this information updated as much as possible. However,
sometimes changes may occur at any time without notice. If you notice an old link to one of the DAW’s
websites, please pass this information on to us so we may update the link here, as well. Thank you!
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Appendix D: Service Information
If you think your Mackie product has a problem,
please check out the following troubleshooting tips
and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the
Support section of our website
Repair
For warranty service, refer to the warranty
information on page 16.
lots of useful information such as FAQs and other
documentation. You may find the answer to the
problem without having to send your Mackie
product away.
Non-warranty service for Mackie products is
available at a factory-authorized service center. To
locate the nearest service center, visit
“Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie
products living outside the United States can be
obtained through local dealers or distributors.
Troubleshooting
No power
If you do not have access to our website, you
may call the Tech Support department at
1-800-898-3211, Monday-Friday, during normal
business hours, Pacific Time, to explain the
problem. Tech Support will tell you where the
nearest factory-authorized service center is located
in your area.
•
•
•
Is it plugged in? Make sure the AC outlet
is live (check with a tester or lamp).
Our next favorite question: Is the power
switch on? If not, try turning it on.
The internal AC line fuse may be blown.
This is not a user serviceable part. If you
suspect the AC line fuse is blown, please
see the "Repair" section to the right.
Connection issues
•
Is the USB connected? Make sure the USB
cable is connected securely at both ends.
Does the operating system see the device?
Does the software see the device?
•
•
•
Is the software correctly configured?
Refer to Appendix C on the previous page
for links to DAW-specific information.
Other
•
Many other questions (and answers) may
be found by visting our FAQ section on the
Mackie website:
pro_faq
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Appendix E: Technical Information
MCU Pro / MCU XT Pro Specifications
AC Power Requirements
Power Requirements
7.5V DC, 3.0A – 4.0A
External AC–DC Adapter
1.0A, 100 – 240 VAC,
50 – 60 Hz
Operating Temperature
0˚ – 40˚C
32˚ – 104˚F
Input/Output, USB, Faders
I/O
Midi in / Midi out
USB Format:
Faders:
USB 1.1
100mm Alps Touch Sensitive
Motorized Faders
Construction Features
Basic Design
Trapezoidal
Finish
High durability black paint
Physical Properties
Height
4.4 in / 113 mm (both)
Width
16.5 in / 419 mm (MCU Pro)
10.1 in / 256 mm (MCU XT Pro)
Depth
16.9 in / 429 mm (both)
Weight
16.8 lb / 7.6 kg (MCU Pro)
11.0 lb / 5.0 kg (MCU XT Pro)
Disclaimer
Since we are always striving to make our products better by
incorporating new and improved materials,
components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the
right to change these specifications at any time without
notice.
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered
trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.
All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are
hereby acknowledged.
©2010 LOUD Technologies Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
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Dimensions
16.5 in /
419 mm
MAIN
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
PORT1
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
USER SWITCH
POWER
(INTERNAL)
=
MCU
1
2
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
EXTERNAL
POWER
4.4 in /
113 mm
7.5V 3.0A-4.0A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VPOT ASSIGN
WEIGHT
16.8 lb
7.6 kg
DISPLAY
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE
NAME
VALUE
SMPTE
BEATS
TRACK
SEND
FUNCTION SELECT
PAN/
PLUG-
IN
SURROUND
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
EQ
INSTRUMENT
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
FADER BANKS
BANK
GLOBAL VIEW
MIDI
TRACKS
INPUTS
AUDIO
TRACKS
AUDIO
INSTRUMENT
AUX
BUSSES
OUTPUTS
USER
CHANNEL
16.9 in /
429 mm
MODIFIERS
AUTOMATION
WRITE
UTILITIES
FLIP
GLOBAL
VIEW
SHIFT
OPTION
READ/OFF
TRIM
SAVE
UNDO
ENTER
MASTER
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
CONTROL
/ALT
TOUCH
LATCH
CANCEL
GROUP
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
MARKER
NUDGE
CYCLE
DROP
REPLACE
CLICK
SOLO
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
REWIND
FAST FWD
STOP
PLAY
RECORD
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
SCRUB
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ZOOM
10.1 in /
256 mm
EXTERNAL
POWER
MIDI
POWER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER
IN
OUT
7.5V
3.0A-4.0A
4.4 in /
113 mm
WEIGHT
11.0 lb
5.0 kg
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
SIGNAL
SOLO
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
16.9 in /
429 mm
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
10
dB
dB
10
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
10
+
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
U
5
5
5
U
5
U
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
20
30
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
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Mackie Limited Warranty
Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”)
and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller
or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product
(hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”).
For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find
contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the
distributor in your local market.
LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD
or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming
product, provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the
Company at: www.mackie.com/support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211
(toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD
holidays. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it
to obtain any warranty service.
For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit
www.mackie.com/warranty.
The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at
www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements
between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver
of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument
signed by the party to be bound thereby.
Need help with your new universal control surface?
• Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal
business hours, PST).
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