Mackie CFX16 Compact Mixer with Effects (16x4x1)

The new CFX Series are the first "effects" mixers that meet Greg Mackie's stringent standards for sound quality, low noise, and high headroom.

Mackie's Digital Engineering staff contributed sophisticated EMAC 32-bit digital effects that are the equal of outboard processors. They spent a ridiculous amount of time perfecting a graphic EQ section. And they packed the CFX Series mic/line mixers with extra features.

CFX-16 Features
High-headroom mic preamps with RF rejection

16 channels (12 mic/line mono, and 2 stereo line channels)

32-bit EMAC digital effects with 9 reverbs, 4 delays, phaser, chorus, flange; 2 parameter controls + EFX wide spatial expander

External and internal EFX sends

EFX to Monitor control

9-band stereo graphic equalizer

Inserts on all mic channels and main mix

True 4-bus design with direct sub outs and L/R assign

2 Pre/Post Aux sends and internal/external FX level sends on each channel

3-band EQ with swept mid (100Hz to 8kHZ) on mic/line channels

4-band EQ on stereo line channels

Pan, Mute, PFL solo on each channel

Inserts and 100Hz low-cut filters on all mic/line channels

Subwoofer output from built-in 18dB/oct. 75Hz crossover

Ingenious BREAK switch

Headphone output with level control

Tape/CD inputs with level control assignable to Main Mix via Break switch

Logarithmic taper 60mm faders

48V phantom power

12V BNC lamp jack

CFX Series Features
16 digital effects with 32-bit internal EMAC processing - 2 adjustable parameters

Studio-quality, 9-band stereo graphic program equalizer. Bottom line: CFX mixers' graphic EQs are exceptionally low-noise, low-distortion, and don't suffer from any nasty phase-shift problems.

Level-setting LED for each channel

Trim Control with 50dB of mic gain (for timid vocalists or low-output mics.) +30dB of line level gain and a full 15dB of attenuation to "pad" hot signals.

Inserts on all mic channels and mains

Aux Sends, switchable to pre-fader for monitor use

External and internal EFX Sends

12kHz shelving High frequency EQ

Sweepable peaking Midrange EQ (only on mono input channels). Ultra-wide 100Hz to 8kHz bandwidth lets you use this control as an extra LF or HF EQ, too.

80Hz shelving Low frequency EQ

Pre-Fader Solo switch lets you monitor the channel via headphones. It's also the key to fast, accurate level setting. Just press Solo and adjust the channel's trim control until the Zero Level LED flickers. You've now maximized headroom and minimized noise for the channel in a matter of seconds.

Subgroup buses "collect" channel signals assigned to them so you can submix vocals, drums, nose flute quartets, etc.

Mondo-nifty Break Switch mutes all channels (and routes Tape input to the mains) while you're on break so you don't have to worry about feedback or some idiot grabbing a mic for an impromptu poetry reading.

The Rude Solo Light that put Mackie on the map.

Tape Level Control.

12V BNC lamp socket.

RCA-type unbalanced tape/CD inputs and tape outputs.

Balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS and balanced XLR outputs for mains.

Headphone jack with level control.

Subwoofer output from built-in 18dB/oct. 75Hz crossover!

Extra Utility Outputs with their own level control (post-Main Fader).

Long-wearing 60mm logarithmic taper faders give you smooth, linear control throughout the fader's entire travel.

Solid steel chassis is punched bent and painted by gigantic automated machines supervised by medium-sized, non-automated Mackoids

On the back: built-in power supply (instead of an outlet-eating wall wart) uses easily-replaceable standard IEC line cord

Technical Info

Frequency Response
Mic Input to any Output Trim at 0 dB, 32Hz to 20kHz: +0, -1 dB

Distortion
THD and SMPTE IMD; 20Hz to 20kHz

Mic Input to Main Output: < 0.05% at +4 dBu output

Noise
20Hz to 20kHz BW (150 Ohms source impedance)

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -127 dBu

Residual Output Noise Main, Monitor, and Effects outputs Channel and Master levels off: -95 dBu

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
at 1kHz, Trim at 0 dB 60 dB

Crosstalk
Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: -90 dB at 1kHz

Fader Off: -90 dB at 1kHz

Mute Switch and Break Switch Mute: -80 dB at 1kHz

Input Level Trim Control Range
+6 to -50dB

Phantom Power
+48V DC

Equalization
Low Cut: 100Hz, -18dB/octave

Mono Channel EQ High: ±15dB at 12kHz

Mono Channel EQ Mid: ±15 dB at 100Hz to 8kHz

Mono Channel EQ Low: ±15 dB at 80Hz

Stereo Channel EQ High: ±15 dB at 12kHz

Stereo Channel EQ High Mid: ±15 dB at 3kHz

Stereo Channel EQ Low Mid: ±15 dB at 400Hz

Stereo Channel EQ Low: ±15 dB at 80Hz

Graphic EQ (9 bands): ±15 dB, Q =1.414: ISO octave centers at 63Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16kHz

Mixer Rated Output
Main, Sub, Aux, and Efx: +4 dBu

Maximum Rated Output: +20 dBu

Maximum Input Levels
Mic input Trim at +6 dB: +18 dBu

Line Input Trim at -15 dB: +38 dBu

Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Return: +20 dBu

Maximum Voltage Gain
Mic input to Insert Output: 50 dB

Mic input to Tape Output: 66 dB

Mic input to Sub Output: 66 dB

Mic input to Main Output: 76 dB

Mic input to Aux Send: 71 dB

Line Input to Insert Output: 30 dB

Line Input to Tape Output: 46 dB

Line Input to Sub Output: 46 dB

Line Input to Main Output: 56 dB

Line Input to Aux Send: 51 dB

Stereo Line Input to Tape Output: 40 dB

Stereo Line Input to Sub Output: 40 dB

Stereo Line Input to Main Output: 50 dB

Stereo Line Input to Aux Send: 45 dB

Tape Input to Main Output: 30 dB

Effects Return to Main Output: 30 dB

Input Impedance
Mic Input: 3 kilohms, balanced

Line Input: 40 kilohms, balanced

Insert Return, Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Effects Returns: 10 kilohms, unbalanced

Output Impedance
Main Output, Insert Output, Tape Output, Sub Output, and Effects Sends: 150 Ohms

Digital Effects
Resolution: 32-bit EMAC processing, 2-channel

Number of Presets: 16

Parameters: 2 controllable

Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity)
0 dBu (normal operating level)

VU Meters
Main L/R 12 segments: Clip, +10, +7, +4, +2, 0, -2, -4, -7, -10, -20, -30

Weight: 21.0 lbs. (9.5 kg)