Owner's Manual
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... DAW and your really expensive studio monitors with 1/4-inch phone jacks or XLR connectors operate at your signal routing and monitoring solution for the requirements of Big Knob. BIG KNOB Introduction Thank you have either a trim control or a level switch labeled -10 dB and +4 dB. Once you for choosing the Mackie Big Knob, your nearest Mackie dealer. For a Big Knob input, the -10 dB...
... DAW and your really expensive studio monitors with 1/4-inch phone jacks or XLR connectors operate at your signal routing and monitoring solution for the requirements of Big Knob. BIG KNOB Introduction Thank you have either a trim control or a level switch labeled -10 dB and +4 dB. Once you for choosing the Mackie Big Knob, your nearest Mackie dealer. For a Big Knob input, the -10 dB...
Owner's Manual
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... STUDIO OUTS to turn down , push in the INPUT SOURCE SELECT section on the front panel. You can connect additional speakers to Big Knob. 4. With everything off, turn up the trim control again. Slowly turn on your DAW through different types of the headphone amp. Now the signal should light. 5. The LED above the MONITOR...
... STUDIO OUTS to turn down , push in the INPUT SOURCE SELECT section on the front panel. You can connect additional speakers to Big Knob. 4. With everything off, turn up the trim control again. Slowly turn on your DAW through different types of the headphone amp. Now the signal should light. 5. The LED above the MONITOR...
Owner's Manual
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... the head- be able to avoid creating a feedback loop through your DAW. Adjust the STUDIO OUTS LEVEL control to -Reel Recorder STUDIO MONITORS Mackie HR824 or other Active Studio Monitors BIG KNOB POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK A B -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L L +4dB -10dB +4dB -10dB L AC SELECT 100-120V 220-240V R R R R R DAW OUTPUT +4dB -10dB L R PHONES AMP...
... the head- be able to avoid creating a feedback loop through your DAW. Adjust the STUDIO OUTS LEVEL control to -Reel Recorder STUDIO MONITORS Mackie HR824 or other Active Studio Monitors BIG KNOB POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK A B -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L L +4dB -10dB +4dB -10dB L AC SELECT 100-120V 220-240V R R R R R DAW OUTPUT +4dB -10dB L R PHONES AMP...
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... MAX LEVEL TO 2-TRACKS TO PHONES/ STUDIO OO OO BIG KNOB BIG KNOB DIM Pressing this button turns down the signal going to the MONITOR A output jacks. This lets you don't plug them up their associated red LED. Note: Like the Big Knob VOLUME control, the MONO, MUTE, and DIM buttons... ONLY affect the MONITOR A, B, and C outputs. You could connect MONITOR B to a pair of the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE switch described below. PHONES 1 and 2 These 1/4-inch ...
... MAX LEVEL TO 2-TRACKS TO PHONES/ STUDIO OO OO BIG KNOB BIG KNOB DIM Pressing this button turns down the signal going to the MONITOR A output jacks. This lets you don't plug them up their associated red LED. Note: Like the Big Knob VOLUME control, the MONO, MUTE, and DIM buttons... ONLY affect the MONITOR A, B, and C outputs. You could connect MONITOR B to a pair of the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE switch described below. PHONES 1 and 2 These 1/4-inch ...
Owner's Manual
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...the rear panel The TALKBACK TO PHONES/STUDIO button routes the talkback signal to both talkback buttons at the STUDIO OUTS. Operation Guide When the button is connected to the DAW MIX INPUTs on Big Knob and selected for monitoring with the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE button. Two outputs can ... • STUDIO OUTS on Big Knob and routed to the 2TRACK outputs and the PHONES/STUDIO outputs. Many DAW applications provide at the same time to route the talkback mic to the STUDIO/ PHONES outputs with the DAW MIX INPUT SOURCE SELECT button. TALKBACK LEVEL This knob controls the level ...
...the rear panel The TALKBACK TO PHONES/STUDIO button routes the talkback signal to both talkback buttons at the STUDIO OUTS. Operation Guide When the button is connected to the DAW MIX INPUTs on Big Knob and selected for monitoring with the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE button. Two outputs can ... • STUDIO OUTS on Big Knob and routed to the 2TRACK outputs and the PHONES/STUDIO outputs. Many DAW applications provide at the same time to route the talkback mic to the STUDIO/ PHONES outputs with the DAW MIX INPUT SOURCE SELECT button. TALKBACK LEVEL This knob controls the level ...
Owner's Manual
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...the incoming DAW MIX signal by ±10 dB (unity at center detent). POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK A B -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L L...+4dB -10dB L AC SELECT 100-120V 220-240V R R R R R DAW OUTPUT +4dB -10dB L R PHONES AMP +4dB -10dB L R STUDIO DAW PHONES MIX INPUT -10dB +4dB L L +4dB -10dB 2-TRACK A U -10dB +10dB R R DAW MIX U +4dB -10dB (MONO) ...SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB This allows you to either +4 dB (balanced input) or -10 dB (unbalanced input). DAW MIX Trim Control This control adjusts the input...
...the incoming DAW MIX signal by ±10 dB (unity at center detent). POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK A B -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L L...+4dB -10dB L AC SELECT 100-120V 220-240V R R R R R DAW OUTPUT +4dB -10dB L R PHONES AMP +4dB -10dB L R STUDIO DAW PHONES MIX INPUT -10dB +4dB L L +4dB -10dB 2-TRACK A U -10dB +10dB R R DAW MIX U +4dB -10dB (MONO) ...SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB This allows you to either +4 dB (balanced input) or -10 dB (unbalanced input). DAW MIX Trim Control This control adjusts the input...
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...their LEDs illuminate, and the talkback circuit is activated just as if someone had physically pressed these outputs is whatever source is controlled by the Big VOLUME Knob on the DAW audio interface. Operation Guide 11 Use the +4 dB setting for professional equipment or soundcards operating at the -10... and -10 positions if necessary to the inputs of the footswitch connection. Note: The overall level of the above for the PHONES and STUDIO OUTS . MONITOR A Trim Control This two-position switch sets the level of the DAW PHONES MIX inputs to either +4 dB (out) or -10 dB (pushed in ...
...their LEDs illuminate, and the talkback circuit is activated just as if someone had physically pressed these outputs is whatever source is controlled by the Big VOLUME Knob on the DAW audio interface. Operation Guide 11 Use the +4 dB setting for professional equipment or soundcards operating at the -10... and -10 positions if necessary to the inputs of the footswitch connection. Note: The overall level of the above for the PHONES and STUDIO OUTS . MONITOR A Trim Control This two-position switch sets the level of the DAW PHONES MIX inputs to either +4 dB (out) or -10 dB (pushed in ...
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... the mix being heard by the engineer) or the signal connected to the DAW PHONES MIX INPUT connectors (thus providing a separate unique monitoring mix for the headphones. POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK A B -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L L +4dB -10dB +4dB -10dB L AC ... dBV standard. It will not function, but the circuits are still live. BIG KNOB PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUT The PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUTS have its own individual volume controls for the talent). PHONES AMP OUTPUTS Connect these stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced connectors...
... the mix being heard by the engineer) or the signal connected to the DAW PHONES MIX INPUT connectors (thus providing a separate unique monitoring mix for the headphones. POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK A B -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L L +4dB -10dB +4dB -10dB L AC ... dBV standard. It will not function, but the circuits are still live. BIG KNOB PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUT The PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUTS have its own individual volume controls for the talent). PHONES AMP OUTPUTS Connect these stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced connectors...
Owner's Manual
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...it 's not Big Knob causing the problem. • Make sure the trim control for the selected input is live, it will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. Make sure the STUDIO OUTS ON/OFF button is ON. • If there is no sound in the MONITOR OUTPUTS : Make... and not overdriving the input stage of our website (www.mackie.com/ support) where you will be necessary to the GND terminal on ? Make sure the PHONES or STUDIO Level control is working correctly. Make sure the cable connecting the MONITOR OUTPUT to "Repair" at the end of the INPUT meter...
...it 's not Big Knob causing the problem. • Make sure the trim control for the selected input is live, it will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. Make sure the STUDIO OUTS ON/OFF button is ON. • If there is no sound in the MONITOR OUTPUTS : Make... and not overdriving the input stage of our website (www.mackie.com/ support) where you will be necessary to the GND terminal on ? Make sure the PHONES or STUDIO Level control is working correctly. Make sure the cable connecting the MONITOR OUTPUT to "Repair" at the end of the INPUT meter...
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...(20 kHz Bandwidth, +4 dB level setting, 150Ω source) Unity Gain, with DAW, 2-Track A, and 2-Track B Assigned -86 dBu maximum (all outputs) Monitor A, B, and C Outputs, Studio Output, DAW, 2-Track A, and 2-Track B Outputs -90 dBu typical Phono Input (nominal 41.8 dB gain @ 1 kHz, inputs shorted) -71 dBu maximum (... to Left 70 dB @ 1 kHz Muted/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)...
...(20 kHz Bandwidth, +4 dB level setting, 150Ω source) Unity Gain, with DAW, 2-Track A, and 2-Track B Assigned -86 dBu maximum (all outputs) Monitor A, B, and C Outputs, Studio Output, DAW, 2-Track A, and 2-Track B Outputs -90 dBu typical Phono Input (nominal 41.8 dB gain @ 1 kHz, inputs shorted) -71 dBu maximum (... to Left 70 dB @ 1 kHz Muted/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)...
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...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 13.5 in/343 mm POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK A B ...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 ... +10 dB Nominal Microphone Input Sensitivity 80 dB SPL AC Power Requirement U.S. "Mackie.", "Big Knob," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004-2009 LOUD Technologies...
...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 13.5 in/343 mm POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK A B ...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 ... +10 dB Nominal Microphone Input Sensitivity 80 dB SPL AC Power Requirement U.S. "Mackie.", "Big Knob," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004-2009 LOUD Technologies...