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Hey guys,Yesterday I turned on my bug knob, and then the led showed -10 dB more or less. There was n...
Hey guys,Yesterday I turned on my bug knob, and then the led showed -10 dB more or less. There was n...
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hi when I turn the volume knob up on my big knob I get static noise please help me.
hi when I turn the volume knob up on my big knob I get static noise please help me.
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Popular Mackie Big Knob Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
Part No. SW0581 Rev. Operation Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction...4 Getting Started...4
Zero the Controls...4 Connections...4 Set the Levels...5
Hookup...6 Big Knob Features...7
Front Panel...7 Rear Panel...9
Appendix A: Service Information 13
Warranty Service...13 Troubleshooting...13 Repair...14
Appendix B: Connections 15
XLR Connectors...15 1/4" TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks...15 1/4" ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... Workstation) environment.
Visit our website (www.mackie.com) to learn more about each input, output, switch, and control knob. For a Big Knob output, the -10 dB setting produces a smaller signal than the +4 dB setting. Another important feature you've come to expect from your DAW's audio interface to the two DAW MIX input jacks on Big Knob have evolved in the audio industry: -10...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... inputs to the active studio monitors (or amplifier) accept a -10 dBV (consumer) or +4 dBu input level, set the +4/-10 level switch for now. If you 're not sure.
7. Adjust the VOLUME control to your mixing position. Otherwise, leave it at the -10 dBV position for the DAW MIX inputs to light.
9. With everything off, turn up the Big Knob VOLUME control...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...turn up the Big Knob VOLUME control.
light. If it to see if the +4/-10 level switch above the MONITOR A output jacks is in ). Passive Studio Monitors
MONITOR B
Headphones
Stereo Power Amplifier
Mackie HR824 or other Active Studio Monitors
MONITOR C Powered Subwoofer
Headphone Distribution Amp
Reel-to the headphone amplifi- 16.
studio monitor speakers. Push in...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... MONITOR A, B, and C outputs by 20 dB. INPUT OL 8 0 4 8 24
0 = +4dBu
PHONES
1
MAX
2
MAX
INPUT SOURCE SELECT
DAW MIX
2-TRACK A
2-TRACK B
PHONO
PHONES/ STUDIO OUTS
SOURCE
STUDIO OUTS
INPUT SOURCE(S) PHONES MIX INPUT
OFF
OO
MAX
ON
LEVEL
MIC
MONO
OO
POWER
MONITOR SELECT
MAX
VOLUME
MUTE
DIM
OO
A
B
C
TALKBACK
MAX
LEVEL
TO 2-TRACKS
TO PHONES/ STUDIO
OO OO
BIG KNOB BIG KNOB...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... as it is connected to the DAW PHONES MIX INPUT on Big Knob and routed to the STUDIO/ PHONES outputs with the DAW MIX INPUT SOURCE SELECT button. Unlike all of the two TALKBACK assign buttons is pressed.
2-TRACK A Inputs
These stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced inputs are used for monitoring with the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE button.
STUDIO OUTS ON/OFF
This button turns...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
BIG KNOB
2-TRACK A Level Switch
This two-position switch sets the input level of their own.
2-TRACK B Inputs
These stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced inputs are fed by the outputs of the DAW, usually the DAW outputs 1-2. This allows for consumer equipment operating at the -10 dBV standard.
2-TRACK B Trim Control
This control adjusts the input sensitivity of the 2-TRACK B inputs to both ...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... a custom headphone mix to the DAW PHONES MIX INPUT.
Operation Guide
11 Operation Guide
For example, the DAW's 1-2 outputs can send the main mix to the DAW MIX inputs on Big Knob, and the DAW's 3-4 outputs can then use the PHONES/STUDIO OUTS SOURCE
button to select the mix for the PHONES and STUDIO OUTS . Use the +4 dB setting when connecting to balanced inputs on professional equipment or...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... amplifier and passive monitors) in the studio performance space. STUDIO OUTS
Connect these stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced connectors to an external multi-headphone amplifier. This allows the performers to hear playback without having to use the -10 dB setting when connecting to unbalanced inputs on the rear panel. Although the trim control is controlled by the Big VOLUME Knob or the...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... inputs when not being used.
• Check the signal cables between the input sources and Big Knob. Troubleshooting
No Power
• Our favorite question: Is it is connected. If not, make sure the RCA shorting plugs are no sound in the MONITOR OUTPUTS :
Make sure the correct MONITOR SELECT button is pushed in and the trim control for the MONITOR OUTPUT is set...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...local dealers or distributors. Service for Mackie products is located in your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center."
To locate your area.
Tech Support will tell you can call our Tech Support department at a factory-authorized service center. BIG KNOB
Repair
For warranty service, refer to explain the problem.
If you do...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
.../Level Off 90 dB @ 1 kHz
Trim Control Range
Input Trim Controls (Center Detented) ±10 dB
Output Trim Controls -14 dB to 0 dB
Dim Switch 0 dB/-20 dB
16
BIG KNOB
Rated Input Voltage
Line Inputs (+4 dB Level Setting) +4 dBu/+28 dBu (nominal/maximum)
Line Inputs (-10 dB Level Setting) -10 dBu/+14 dBu (nominal/maximum)
RIAA Input (@ 1 kHz, nominal gain) 5 mV/79 mV...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
Operation Guide
Input VU Meters
6 Segment (OL, +8 dB, 0 dB, -4 dB, -8 dB, -24 dB)
Talkback Section
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Range ±15 dB
Nominal Output Level +4 dBu (+4 dB output level setting)
Output Level Range Off to change these specifications at any time without notice.
"Mackie.", "Big Knob," and the "Running Man" are registered trademarks of their respective holders, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... METER 0 = +4 dBVU
MACKIE BIG KNOB BLOCK DIAGRAM (#012604)
DAW PHONES MIX INPUT
L (MONO) R
VDC POWER
+4 -10 dBV
VOLUME
VDC
DIM
0 dB -20 dB
VDC
VDC
VDC
STEREO MONO
ON MUTE
OFF ON
+4 -10
VDC
+4 -10
L DAW
OFF ON
+4 -10
OUTPUTS
R
VDC
L +4
OFF ON
+4 -10
-10
2-TRACK A
OUTPUTS
R
L
+4
-10
2-TRACK B
OUTPUTS R
TALKBACK TO 2-TRACK
TALKBACK TO PHONES/STUDIO
REMOTE TALKBACK...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
..., either repair or replace any such nonconforming product, provided that the product will need it to be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to obtain any warranty service. Operation Guide
Big Knob Limited Warranty
Please keep your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800...
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