Mackie PPM1012 Powered Mixer

Description of the Mackie PPM1012 Powered Mixer

Ultra-light and rack-mountable, the Mackie PPM1012 professional powered desktop mixer features two ridiculously robust power amps for mains and/or monitors (800W + 800W). With 1600 watts of system power, this mixer provides all the raw power that you need. Things can get pretty intense out there, and your gear needs to be able keep up the pace. Mackie custom designed the PPM1012 Mixer with Class-D amps, which are cool-running and boast maximum efficiency, keeping your sound pumping until they start kicking people out. Mackie had to include their proven Fast Recovery circuitry, eliminating the risk of pesky amp latching. The result is a distortion free mix even when pushing peak levels. The built-in limiter can go toe-to-toe with the most popular outboard stereo limiters used in live sound today, protecting your speakers from damage. The limiter’s attack and release times are specifically selected to address full-bandwidth music and will not muddy things up by adding any unwanted pumping. PPM mixers are surprisingly lightweight, but tremendously powerful. You can push the Mackie PPM1012 to its maximum output, distortion free!

The Right Tools for the Job

Most powered mixers out there have either a limited set of mixing tools—keeping your mix decidedly average—or they cram in a mind-boggling amount of lame effects that you would never use. Every professional carries the right tools for the job, so the PPM1012 comes with a great-sounding, highly useable toolkit:

• Premium Mackie preamplifiers ensure transparent, low-noise/high-headroom characteristics right at the front of the mixer. The PPM1012 offers 8 mic/line channels with trusted Mackie preamplifiers.
• True 48V phantom power allows every condenser mic to perform at its full potential.
• Legendary 3-band active EQ with mid-sweep straight off the tremendously popular VLZ3 mixer series. Sweetening any channel is a breeze.
• Individual mono channel inserts allow you to use your favorite compressor or other outboard processing on a critical instrument or voice. Don’t leave the lead singer hanging! They are also great direct outs for recording.
• Dedicated in-line compressors (ch. 1-6) bring simple but sweet dynamics with the single twist of a knob.
• Dual graphic EQs are provided for use with mains and monitors. These EQs feature tight, constant-Q Filters that effect only the frequency range you’ve intended, unlike many inexpensive built-in graphic EQs that will remain nameless.
• Simple stuff like useable main and monitor output metering make a huge difference in your mix. Sorry, but 5 LED meters at the output doesn’t tell you that you’re about to clip. Our high-resolution 12-segment meters enable more visibility of your signal, and the super quick response of the meters allows what you see to translate quickly and easily to what you hear.

“Gig Ready” Effects

Dual (as in 2) all-new RMFX+ (Running Man FX) effects processors bring “gig-ready,” useable effects to your mixes. Why scroll through hundreds of bizarre effects, like “ghost ambience?” Yeah, like anyone even knows what that means. Or how about winners like “delay+phaser2,” which you’ll never use in a million years. Those other mixers will leave your fingers raw from all the scrolling you have to do. The RMFX+ processor features 24 solid FX that are known for their utility and usability. Small, medium and large room reverbs with the choice of a warm or bright characteristic put your mix in the right space. Simple, rich choruses and an array of practical delays with common amounts of repeats enable you to create professional mixes without requiring a two-hour sound check. Also, the RMFX+ is the first onboard processor to feature a user tap function. So if you want to use a delay, but our preset delay time doesn’t work, you can tap it in instantly! Basically, Mackie have delivered a full rack of gear at your fingertips that is easy to master, allowing you to look and sound really good at your next gig. Really, really good.

Absolutely Armored

Armored and ready for action, the PPM 1012 is encased in solid metal, protecting it from years of abuse and one too many spilled beers (seriously, spilled beer makes us sad). The integrated front handle allows you to easily pick it up and get going, and it is rack-mountable for added rigidity and security.

Matching Made Easy

Matching speakers to amps can suck the fun out of an otherwise pleasant trip to the music store. Keeping that in mind, PPM mixers and Mackie passive speakers were made for each other. From our popular C series (C300/200) to our S series (S200/S400), Mackie designed their mixer to match the power requirements of our passive speakers perfectly. Try driving a pair of S225 15” speakers off someone else’s mixer. You can almost smell the smoke now! Yet this is child’s play using a PPM and a pair of our S225’s. Mackie have easily provide enough power for a complete system. In fact, you can drive two of their S215 15” 2-way speakers off the mains AND a pair of C300s as monitors without needing outboard amps. Others may try but, ultimately, don’t provide the necessary power.

So if you want a truly professional set of tools for your next gig, including a Mackie mixer, onboard compressors, Fast Recovery amplification, twin graphic EQs, and “gig-ready” effects, pair up the PPM1012 Powered Mixer and any Mackie Precision Passive loudspeakers for the ultimate, portable, professional P.A. system.

Key Features of the Mackie PPM1012 Powered Mixer

• Full-featured 12-Channel, 1600W Powered Desktop Mixer with 4-segment LEDs and solo PFL on every channel
• 800W + 800W Mackie designed Class-D, Fast Recovery™ power amplifiers
• 32-bit dual RMFX+™ processor featuring 24 “Gig Ready”, useable reverbs, choruses, and tap delay for live applications
• 8 mic/line mono inputs and 2 stereo line inputs for flexible connectivity
• Mackie high-headroom, low-noise mic preamps with RF rejection for pristine signal
• New Dedicated In-line Compression provides increased presence and punch for vocals and instruments
• Mackie’s 3-Band Active channel EQ with a Mid sweep (100Hz-8kHz) on mono channels & 4-band active EQ on stereo line channels 7 & 8
• 2 built-in DI boxes for direct instrument connections on channels 7 & 8
• 4 Aux sends—2 FX & 2 Mon
• Dual 9-Band graphic EQ on the Mains and Monitor outputs for tuning rooms and monitor mixes
• Mono output with level control & low pass filter selectable from 75Hz-100Hz
• 3-Mode Amplifier for ultra-flexible routing, switchable as Mains Stereo L/R, Mono Mains/Monitor 1, or Mon 1 & Mon 2
• Precision Passive EQ for enhanced clarity and LF response with Mackie passive loudspeakers
• 48v Phantom power available for all mic inputs
• Headphone output with level control
• 12v BNC lamp Jack
• Built-like-a-tank metal chassis with a handle built into the front of the mixer for easy transport
• Rack ears included
• Lightweight and portable (29lbs/ 13kg)

Specifications of the Mackie PPM1012 Powered Mixer

Distortion (THD + N)

(1 kHz, 30 kHz bandwidth)

• Mic mono:
• <0.003%
• <0.003%
• Line mono: <0.005%
• Line stereo <0.003% at main out

Main mix output noise

(1 kHz, 30 kHz bandwidth)

• Main mix level down, all channel levels down: –95 dBu
• Main mix level 0 dB, all channel levels down: –89 dBu
• Main mix level 0 dB, all channel levels 0 dB: –84 dBu

Frequency Response

(+0 dB/–3 dB)

• Mic mono input: < 10 Hz–100 kHz
• Line mono inputs: < 10 Hz–32 kHz
• Line stereo inputs: < 10 Hz–80 kHz

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)

Mic input (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

• 150 ohm termination: –128 dBu

Gain

• Mic mono input: 0 dB to +50 dB
• Line mono inputs: –20 dB to +30 dB
• Line stereo inputs: –20 dB to +20 dB

Maximum Levels

• Mic mono input: +21 dBu minimum gain
• Line mono inputs: +21 dBu
• Line stereo inputs: +21 dBu
• Preamp main and monitor outputs: +21 dBu

Impedances

• Mic mono input: 3.6 kilohms balanced
• Line mono input: 20 kilohms balanced
• Line mono input, Ch 7, 8 Hi-Z: 500 kilohms unbalanced
• Line stereo inputs: 20 kilohms balanced
• Main and monitor outputs:
• 240 ohms balanced
• 120 ohms unbalanced

Channel EQ

• High Shelving (all channels) ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
• Mid Mono Channels:
• Mid Peaking, sweepable ±15 dB
• Mid sweep range: 100 Hz to 8 kHz
• Mid Stereo Channels:
• Hi Mid Peaking: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
• Lo Mid Peaking: ±15 dB @ 400 kHz
• Low Shelving (all channels) ±15 dB @ 80 Hz

Phantom Power

+48 VDC, globally switchable to all Mic inputs

9-Band Graphic EQ

• Main and Monitor 1:
• ±15 dB @
• 63, 125, 250, 500, 1k,
• 2k, 4k, 8k and 16 kHz

Connections

• Mic input: XLR balanced
• Line mono input: 1/4" TRS balanced
• Line stereo input: 1/4" TRS balanced
• Main outputs: 1/4" TRS balanced
• Monitor outputs: 1/4" TRS balanced
• Inserts: 1/4" TRS unbalanced
• Loudspeaker outputs:
• 1/4" TS and Neutrik
• Speakon

Loudspeaker outputs

(Both channels loaded and driven at 1 kHz.)

• Peak output power @ 4 ohms: 2 x 800 watts peak
• Average output power @ 4 ohms:
• 2 x 400 Wrms, 1% THD
• 2 x 500 Wrms, 3% THD
• Average output power @ 8 ohms:
• 2 x 250 Wrms, 1% THD
• 2 x 300 Wrms, 3% THD
• Recommended load impedance: 4 – 8 ohms per side

Running Man Effects

• Type: Two 32-bit internal processors, mono in, stereo out
• Effects presets: 24 Mackie-designed presets

Power Consumption

• 100–120 VAC, 50/60 Hz: 250 watts
• 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz: 250 watts

Dimensions (H x W x D)

• 19.2" x 17.4" x 5.2" (487 mm x 442 x 133)

Weight

29 lb (13.2 kg)