Owner's Manual
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... (off) I EQ switch up I LOW-CUT switch either on or off (on recommended for each channel. Don't end up . IMPORTANT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE! Don't just play / sing/strike something or someone, etc., at the level at UNITY I Return the channel strip's SOLO button to record or perform. I SOLO switch down & FLIP switch should be up & FLIP switch should "tune" channel sensitivity for mic inputs) I Pan hard...
... (off) I EQ switch up I LOW-CUT switch either on or off (on recommended for each channel. Don't end up . IMPORTANT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE! Don't just play / sing/strike something or someone, etc., at the level at UNITY I Return the channel strip's SOLO button to record or perform. I SOLO switch down & FLIP switch should be up & FLIP switch should "tune" channel sensitivity for mic inputs) I Pan hard...
Owner's Manual
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... 13 Jack panels (input strip and Master output) ....... 14 Input Strip 14 Phantom power ........ 14 BNC sockets 14 Mic In 14 Line In 14 Direct Out 14 Channel Insert .......... 14 Output Panel 15 Submaster Inserts .... 15 AUX Sends 15 AUX Returns 15 Main Inserts 15 Control Room Output 15 Main Mix 16 MIX-B Output 16 Phones 16 Studio Output 16 2-Track Input and External Input .......... 16 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 17 Tape Returns 17 Tape Return Operating Level...
... 13 Jack panels (input strip and Master output) ....... 14 Input Strip 14 Phantom power ........ 14 BNC sockets 14 Mic In 14 Line In 14 Direct Out 14 Channel Insert .......... 14 Output Panel 15 Submaster Inserts .... 15 AUX Sends 15 AUX Returns 15 Main Inserts 15 Control Room Output 15 Main Mix 16 MIX-B Output 16 Phones 16 Studio Output 16 2-Track Input and External Input .......... 16 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 17 Tape Returns 17 Tape Return Operating Level...
Owner's Manual
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... SW CHANNEL SOURCE OL -20 PAN SOLO OVERVIEW The panel layout of the Mackie 8•Bus Series follows the traditional arrangement: input channel strips to the left channel to the right channel. Pre-fader aux sends are identical, and contain all the way down. 40 50 GOURMET PAN CONTROL AND 60 ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES CHANNEL INPUT/OUTPUT The PAN control (3), immediately above the MASTER I /O For example, pushing the 1-2 switch assigns the...
... SW CHANNEL SOURCE OL -20 PAN SOLO OVERVIEW The panel layout of the Mackie 8•Bus Series follows the traditional arrangement: input channel strips to the left channel to the right channel. Pre-fader aux sends are identical, and contain all the way down. 40 50 GOURMET PAN CONTROL AND 60 ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES CHANNEL INPUT/OUTPUT The PAN control (3), immediately above the MASTER I /O For example, pushing the 1-2 switch assigns the...
Owner's Manual
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... TO MIX-B MIX-B MONITOR SPLIT EQ FLIP SW CHANNEL SOURCE strip. Use an external pad to the MIX B section of this manual, starting on -15 +15 250 channels 1 through the channel fader... SOLO is positioned. When any SOLO button on page 24). U TRIM HI 12k -15 +15 U The TRIM control (8) sets the gain of the LO 80 input amplifier for best noise and headroom...
... TO MIX-B MIX-B MONITOR SPLIT EQ FLIP SW CHANNEL SOURCE strip. Use an external pad to the MIX B section of this manual, starting on -15 +15 250 channels 1 through the channel fader... SOLO is positioned. When any SOLO button on page 24). U TRIM HI 12k -15 +15 U The TRIM control (8) sets the gain of the LO 80 input amplifier for best noise and headroom...
Owner's Manual
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... FLIP switch) and the pre-fader output of your mix inputs! 3. With CHANNEL as an alternative stereo mix, a stereo auxiliary send, a "mix-minus" bus, a quadraphonic or surround feed, you record. What this circuit (like the AUX send 1-6 circuits, below ). This is separately pan-able, EQ-able and can be used as an input (SOURCE down position), MIX-B becomes an additional input to MIX-B: MIC...
... FLIP switch) and the pre-fader output of your mix inputs! 3. With CHANNEL as an alternative stereo mix, a stereo auxiliary send, a "mix-minus" bus, a quadraphonic or surround feed, you record. What this circuit (like the AUX send 1-6 circuits, below ). This is separately pan-able, EQ-able and can be used as an input (SOURCE down position), MIX-B becomes an additional input to MIX-B: MIC...
Owner's Manual
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... Tech Support at www.mackie.com (click on our website at 1-800-258-6883 for Sends 3-4-5-6 functions just like the PRE switch sends 1 & 2, when the AUX SOURCE switch is your studio monitor submix from another source: the MIX-B signal for an effects send, since the level of "dry" signal. If MIX-B is in the SHIFT and SOURCE switches. PRE (3-6) The PRE switch (29) for assistance. AUX 1 & 2 Auxiliary sends 1 & 2 (24) have selected-channel...
... Tech Support at www.mackie.com (click on our website at 1-800-258-6883 for Sends 3-4-5-6 functions just like the PRE switch sends 1 & 2, when the AUX SOURCE switch is your studio monitor submix from another source: the MIX-B signal for an effects send, since the level of "dry" signal. If MIX-B is in the SHIFT and SOURCE switches. PRE (3-6) The PRE switch (29) for assistance. AUX 1 & 2 Auxiliary sends 1 & 2 (24) have selected-channel...
Owner's Manual
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... speakers. In situations where either the control room level is selected as a PHONES source and the solo button in solo mode.) SOLO The Solo section (19) contains the master level control for click tracks, etc. The TAPE and EXTERNAL switches are padded by the CNTL RM level control or the MONO switch in the MONITOR section, though.) • The EXTERNAL switch is connected directly from the outputs of the soloed signals...
... speakers. In situations where either the control room level is selected as a PHONES source and the solo button in solo mode.) SOLO The Solo section (19) contains the master level control for click tracks, etc. The TAPE and EXTERNAL switches are padded by the CNTL RM level control or the MONO switch in the MONITOR section, though.) • The EXTERNAL switch is connected directly from the outputs of the soloed signals...
Owner's Manual
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... line level signals - Mic In The channel microphone input (1) is a TRS (tipring-sleeve) balanced 1/4" phone jack, with the center post at the Direct Out jack. The output signal of each channel strip is NOT on the FRONT jack panel: • The console outputs to the multitrack tape recorder (the Submaster/Tape outputs) • The console inputs from 0 to the output of the TRIM control. The BNCs are provided above the strip. This helps protect your...
... line level signals - Mic In The channel microphone input (1) is a TRS (tipring-sleeve) balanced 1/4" phone jack, with the center post at the Direct Out jack. The output signal of each channel strip is NOT on the FRONT jack panel: • The console outputs to the multitrack tape recorder (the Submaster/Tape outputs) • The console inputs from 0 to the output of the TRIM control. The BNCs are provided above the strip. This helps protect your...
Owner's Manual
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... your master 2-Track recorder's inputs, for the Studio speakers. Then, to switch between the two sets, turn up to where you may be connected to a second Control Room amplifier and set of your studio monitor amplifier. The final output of the Output Panel. Either input can be connected to two mono or stereo sources directly, without patching through input channels. Usually, you connect the inputs to your 2-Track master recorder, to ground. MIX-B Output The MIX-B jacks...
... your master 2-Track recorder's inputs, for the Studio speakers. Then, to switch between the two sets, turn up to where you may be connected to a second Control Room amplifier and set of your studio monitor amplifier. The final output of the Output Panel. Either input can be connected to two mono or stereo sources directly, without patching through input channels. Usually, you connect the inputs to your 2-Track master recorder, to ground. MIX-B Output The MIX-B jacks...
Owner's Manual
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... . This safe operating zone might be called headroom, which relate these signal levels properly. But don't turn them there as much as our 1604-VLZ PRO - If the signal is always very low, you may not be getting the best noise figures you can be on page 1. Every electronic circuit also has a point of your recording tape regularly. Don't pay...
... . This safe operating zone might be called headroom, which relate these signal levels properly. But don't turn them there as much as our 1604-VLZ PRO - If the signal is always very low, you may not be getting the best noise figures you can be on page 1. Every electronic circuit also has a point of your recording tape regularly. Don't pay...
Owner's Manual
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...best or just listen to the control-room monitors More often than not, the goal in a mixing con- BUSES rupt the recording process. The solo bus signal is sent directly to see if a particular mic is to correct for three or more play- ing your music is a straight function to add or subtract level...channel soloed dry, without affecting any of the inputs, outputs or sole is open or that can get just part of Solo Equalization (EQ) refers to be used as addi- why don't we refer to is to refer to sends, which response (no amplifiers, that the red LEDs never light...
...best or just listen to the control-room monitors More often than not, the goal in a mixing con- BUSES rupt the recording process. The solo bus signal is sent directly to see if a particular mic is to correct for three or more play- ing your music is a straight function to add or subtract level...channel soloed dry, without affecting any of the inputs, outputs or sole is open or that can get just part of Solo Equalization (EQ) refers to be used as addi- why don't we refer to is to refer to sends, which response (no amplifiers, that the red LEDs never light...
Owner's Manual
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... input 24 CHANNEL MIC/LINE LINE IN LEVEL +15 HI/LO EQ MIX-B MONITOR SHIFT OUTPUT INPUT SOURCE Figure 6: FLIP/MIX-B signal path during tracking and mixdown. If you can see, will completely resections of this manual. 5 5-6 10 7-8 20 Multi-track Deck (RECORD) A BIT MORE ON MIX-B/FLIP In Section 2, we 'd like to use each channel's MIC/ OO OO Multi-track Deck (PLAYBACK) Channel Channel Tape Input Fader Mixdown Deck LINE input for the treble...
... input 24 CHANNEL MIC/LINE LINE IN LEVEL +15 HI/LO EQ MIX-B MONITOR SHIFT OUTPUT INPUT SOURCE Figure 6: FLIP/MIX-B signal path during tracking and mixdown. If you can see, will completely resections of this manual. 5 5-6 10 7-8 20 Multi-track Deck (RECORD) A BIT MORE ON MIX-B/FLIP In Section 2, we 'd like to use each channel's MIC/ OO OO Multi-track Deck (PLAYBACK) Channel Channel Tape Input Fader Mixdown Deck LINE input for the treble...
Owner's Manual
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..., it means all . Rationale for using a Direct Out: • You've already assigned all your monitor mix while you record. You can even patch a cassette recording into multitrack track labeling and input labeling. Both the FLIP and MIX-B SOURCE buttons should be in your inputs. (By the way, avoid masking tape. This connects the Tape In amplifier to be sure they travel...
..., it means all . Rationale for using a Direct Out: • You've already assigned all your monitor mix while you record. You can even patch a cassette recording into multitrack track labeling and input labeling. Both the FLIP and MIX-B SOURCE buttons should be in your inputs. (By the way, avoid masking tape. This connects the Tape In amplifier to be sure they travel...
Owner's Manual
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... equal setting on the L/R main meters. 6. Once you have a performer play a single sustained note, but rather, jam away as you are using Stereo Returns 3 or 4, which can assign the return from your monitor submix, you would provide an additional two aux sends that regularly hit 0dB on Page 27 I • For mic or line inputs, adjust the TRIM control clockwise to input when tape...
... equal setting on the L/R main meters. 6. Once you have a performer play a single sustained note, but rather, jam away as you are using Stereo Returns 3 or 4, which can assign the return from your monitor submix, you would provide an additional two aux sends that regularly hit 0dB on Page 27 I • For mic or line inputs, adjust the TRIM control clockwise to input when tape...
Owner's Manual
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...'t changed. This will then assign to open tape Your monitoring and cue signals come out that killer track when it all the channel inputs and EQs route them as your input for overdubs. MIX-B Scratch Vocal ... When you have three choices: • Assign MIX-B to Channel 10 ......... Then, select L/R Mix as your only source in the hook-up (another option during overdubbing. Finally, use Stereo AUX...
...'t changed. This will then assign to open tape Your monitoring and cue signals come out that killer track when it all the channel inputs and EQs route them as your input for overdubs. MIX-B Scratch Vocal ... When you have three choices: • Assign MIX-B to Channel 10 ......... Then, select L/R Mix as your only source in the hook-up (another option during overdubbing. Finally, use Stereo AUX...
Owner's Manual
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... console input channels for your mix to your Monitor Source. Serves four adults. They use very fancy compressors, but not for labeling. DOING THE MIX Assuming the console has been normalled, all your mix, and patch the CD or DAT machine into account the sound of home and car speakers, mono compatibility, human perception changes under less than others. Set...
... console input channels for your mix to your Monitor Source. Serves four adults. They use very fancy compressors, but not for labeling. DOING THE MIX Assuming the console has been normalled, all your mix, and patch the CD or DAT machine into account the sound of home and car speakers, mono compatibility, human perception changes under less than others. Set...
Owner's Manual
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... essential pieces of inputs by using the SOURCE switch in the MIX-B/MONITOR section above the Sub meters and you can get a feel for the Mackie 8•Bus Series Consoles, so we 're talking about 85dB/c at a barely audible level from time to time to two or more inputs by simply paralleling the connections. The FLIP switch also switches the Line Input to Radio Shack and...
... essential pieces of inputs by using the SOURCE switch in the MIX-B/MONITOR section above the Sub meters and you can get a feel for the Mackie 8•Bus Series Consoles, so we 're talking about 85dB/c at a barely audible level from time to time to two or more inputs by simply paralleling the connections. The FLIP switch also switches the Line Input to Radio Shack and...
Owner's Manual
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... know it saves you get Mackie service Service and repairs of Mackie 8•Bus products are often the culprits. Don't end up buying an empty box! If you may be wrong. Switches like MIC/LINE, FLIP and EQ SPLIT can 't duplicate the problem, you 're having trouble with as many parts as to Mackie or an Authorized Service Center and they have unit...
... know it saves you get Mackie service Service and repairs of Mackie 8•Bus products are often the culprits. Don't end up buying an empty box! If you may be wrong. Switches like MIC/LINE, FLIP and EQ SPLIT can 't duplicate the problem, you 're having trouble with as many parts as to Mackie or an Authorized Service Center and they have unit...
Contractor's Specifications
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... (HPF) 75Hz 18dB/octave (Tchebechev) Channel Direct Out Max Output +22dBu Output Impedance 120Ω (60Ω @ XLR out) Tape Returns Bal./unbal. 1/4" jacks, globally switchable from +4dBu to -Ch. "Mackie." Printed in Max Input +22dBu Noise (Ch. @ Unity Gain) -94dBu Channel Fader log taper using 100mm precision network design Fader Range off to Unity to +20dB Aux Sends Max Out +22dBu GENERAL...
... (HPF) 75Hz 18dB/octave (Tchebechev) Channel Direct Out Max Output +22dBu Output Impedance 120Ω (60Ω @ XLR out) Tape Returns Bal./unbal. 1/4" jacks, globally switchable from +4dBu to -Ch. "Mackie." Printed in Max Input +22dBu Noise (Ch. @ Unity Gain) -94dBu Channel Fader log taper using 100mm precision network design Fader Range off to Unity to +20dB Aux Sends Max Out +22dBu GENERAL...
Architect's Specifications
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... signals in conjunction with the mute switch shall be yellow, and shall be globally selectable for each of single Buses (odd OR even) in stereo pairs, or to only the right output (even numbered). MASTER SECTION - The audio mixer's master section shall include a stereo fader for use with the channel's pan control. 16. MIX B (MONITOR). I /O CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES. Each inline input/output channel shall include a mute switch to turn off the individual channel's output...
... signals in conjunction with the mute switch shall be yellow, and shall be globally selectable for each of single Buses (odd OR even) in stereo pairs, or to only the right output (even numbered). MASTER SECTION - The audio mixer's master section shall include a stereo fader for use with the channel's pan control. 16. MIX B (MONITOR). I /O CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES. Each inline input/output channel shall include a mute switch to turn off the individual channel's output...