Owner's Manual
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.... or at least check out Section 2 and the block diagram for starters. They are 24 or 32 tape return inputs for multitrack monitoring and mixing or for use as additional line inputs. Numerous inputs, flexible sends and terrific EQ combined with features. ... the mixing and communications hub in -line monitoring' style console. It's clean. In addition, sections marked with pictures and diagrams and absolutely no pop quizzes. SERVICE SERVICE MASTER TRACK SHEETS TRACK FOR DUPLICATION SHEETS BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM 3 SECTION 1: Introduction The Mackie 8•Bus Series is...
.... or at least check out Section 2 and the block diagram for starters. They are 24 or 32 tape return inputs for multitrack monitoring and mixing or for use as additional line inputs. Numerous inputs, flexible sends and terrific EQ combined with features. ... the mixing and communications hub in -line monitoring' style console. It's clean. In addition, sections marked with pictures and diagrams and absolutely no pop quizzes. SERVICE SERVICE MASTER TRACK SHEETS TRACK FOR DUPLICATION SHEETS BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM 3 SECTION 1: Introduction The Mackie 8•Bus Series is...
Owner's Manual
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... & R buses, the channel solo, the direct output and the postfader AUX sends. CHANNEL STRIPS The actual bus assignment of the PAN control depends on the Mackie 8•Bus consoles are identical, and contain all the way down. 40 50 GOURMET PAN CONTROL AND 60 ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES CHANNEL INPUT... detail. Assigning the PAN to the right. MUTE 24 dB 10 5 1-2 U 3-4 5 5-6 10 7-8 20 30 L/R MIX INPUT CHANNELS (CHANNEL STRIPS) The 24 or 32 input channel strips on the positions of the five assignment MASTER SECTION switches located along the slot for easy accessibility and patching...
... & R buses, the channel solo, the direct output and the postfader AUX sends. CHANNEL STRIPS The actual bus assignment of the PAN control depends on the Mackie 8•Bus consoles are identical, and contain all the way down. 40 50 GOURMET PAN CONTROL AND 60 ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES CHANNEL INPUT... detail. Assigning the PAN to the right. MUTE 24 dB 10 5 1-2 U 3-4 5 5-6 10 7-8 20 30 L/R MIX INPUT CHANNELS (CHANNEL STRIPS) The 24 or 32 input channel strips on the positions of the five assignment MASTER SECTION switches located along the slot for easy accessibility and patching...
Owner's Manual
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... At the end of the console. Track 11 Tape Return 11 .......... You'll have another with the triple busing feature, explained in color. Recording and overdubbing require care from the end of the players: be on pages 31 and 32. It's important to get ... next week doing it all . option is to Channel 12 ......... And your inputs, which you 're going to tracks 9 & 10 cue mix haven't changed. to Channel 3 Bus 3 to Channel 1 ......... to Channel 4 Bus 4 to Track 4 Tom 1 to Channel 6 panned between Buses 3 & 4 to Tracks 3 & 4 Tom 2 to Channel 7 panned between Buses 3 &...
... At the end of the console. Track 11 Tape Return 11 .......... You'll have another with the triple busing feature, explained in color. Recording and overdubbing require care from the end of the players: be on pages 31 and 32. It's important to get ... next week doing it all . option is to Channel 12 ......... And your inputs, which you 're going to tracks 9 & 10 cue mix haven't changed. to Channel 3 Bus 3 to Channel 1 ......... to Channel 4 Bus 4 to Track 4 Tom 1 to Channel 6 panned between Buses 3 & 4 to Tracks 3 & 4 Tom 2 to Channel 7 panned between Buses 3 &...
Owner's Manual
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...Guitar Guitar Keys Vocals Keys Vocal Delay Drum L Drum R Rev 1 L Rev 1 R Vox L Vox R Keys 1 Keys 2 32 L -R - L -R - OO NEENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY NENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY Tinted knobs are used in this application Tinted buttons CNTRL RM are ...20 20 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 24x8x2 8•BUS MIXING CONSOLE POWER 1 U OO OO OO OO SOLO +15 2 U +15 LEVEL 3 U...
...Guitar Guitar Keys Vocals Keys Vocal Delay Drum L Drum R Rev 1 L Rev 1 R Vox L Vox R Keys 1 Keys 2 32 L -R - L -R - OO NEENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY NENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY NEENGSAITINIVITY Tinted knobs are used in this application Tinted buttons CNTRL RM are ...20 20 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R 30 L/R MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 24x8x2 8•BUS MIXING CONSOLE POWER 1 U OO OO OO OO SOLO +15 2 U +15 LEVEL 3 U...
Owner's Manual
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.... you don't, run down to notice outof-polarity conditions instantly. Also, check your stereo mixes in the AUX Send 3/4/5/6 area, and you need to mix so that need to about . See Section 2 ("Studio Output"), for the Mackie 8•Bus Series Consoles, so we won't talk about , but stay at the moderate 85dB/c setting most terrifying... to two or more inputs by using the SOURCE switch in mono regularly during your ears to Radio Shack and say: "I want #33-2050 or #32-2055. Note: Never mult two or more inputs. If not, learn to do it .
.... you don't, run down to notice outof-polarity conditions instantly. Also, check your stereo mixes in the AUX Send 3/4/5/6 area, and you need to mix so that need to about . See Section 2 ("Studio Output"), for the Mackie 8•Bus Series Consoles, so we won't talk about , but stay at the moderate 85dB/c setting most terrifying... to two or more inputs by using the SOURCE switch in mono regularly during your ears to Radio Shack and say: "I want #33-2050 or #32-2055. Note: Never mult two or more inputs. If not, learn to do it .
Owner's Manual
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...the bank again, remember that the Mackie 8•Bus Series has some combination of the Mackie channel insert. If you need , each mic input. Well, before you go to do not have enough inputs. You can even split the EQ and Aux Buses to the MIX-B inputs if you are expensive, but... to both consoles is by +6dB. Then assign Mix-B to split the signal and keep the impedance match correct while rejecting noise and preventing ground loops. PA & SR 43 Splitters use the eight Submaster's inserts providing the sub is much less expensive. FINDING MORE INPUTS You bought a 32-channel mixer ...
...the bank again, remember that the Mackie 8•Bus Series has some combination of the Mackie channel insert. If you need , each mic input. Well, before you go to do not have enough inputs. You can even split the EQ and Aux Buses to the MIX-B inputs if you are expensive, but... to both consoles is by +6dB. Then assign Mix-B to split the signal and keep the impedance match correct while rejecting noise and preventing ground loops. PA & SR 43 Splitters use the eight Submaster's inserts providing the sub is much less expensive. FINDING MORE INPUTS You bought a 32-channel mixer ...
Owner's Manual
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2.70" 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1994 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" 1.00" 43.82" 45.82" 2.50" 4.25" 4.78" 6.00" 9.00" 5.50" 3.67" 0.69" Gbetefsoorme elifhtienlpg this one... Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 1.00" 4.77" 0.54" 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" MB32•8 Optional Meter Bridge 45.80" 50
2.70" 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1994 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" 1.00" 43.82" 45.82" 2.50" 4.25" 4.78" 6.00" 9.00" 5.50" 3.67" 0.69" Gbetefsoorme elifhtienlpg this one... Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 1.00" 4.77" 0.54" 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" MB32•8 Optional Meter Bridge 45.80" 50
Owner's Manual
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BUS 1 BUS 3 BUS 5 BUS 7 L-BUS R-BUS L-SOLO AUX 1 AUX 3 AUX 5 L-MIX-B BUS 2 BUS 4 BUS 6 BUS 8 R-SOLO AUX 2 AUX 4 AUX 6 R-MIX-B 8•BUS CONSOLE BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 5.1- 6/6/95 ©1995 Mackie Designs OPTIONAL 24•E 24-CHANNEL MACKIE 8•BUS EXPANDER CONSOLE MIC IN 2• 1 3• • • PHANTOM POWER (PER 8 CH'S) ... 2 AUX 3 AUX 5 • PFL MOD SOLO POST AUX 4 PRE SHIFT AUX 6 INPUT 1 OF 16 (24) (32) • MIX-B SOURCE MOD • MIX-B SOURCE FLIP SW CHANNEL LEVEL • PAN •• • • • • • • ...
BUS 1 BUS 3 BUS 5 BUS 7 L-BUS R-BUS L-SOLO AUX 1 AUX 3 AUX 5 L-MIX-B BUS 2 BUS 4 BUS 6 BUS 8 R-SOLO AUX 2 AUX 4 AUX 6 R-MIX-B 8•BUS CONSOLE BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 5.1- 6/6/95 ©1995 Mackie Designs OPTIONAL 24•E 24-CHANNEL MACKIE 8•BUS EXPANDER CONSOLE MIC IN 2• 1 3• • • PHANTOM POWER (PER 8 CH'S) ... 2 AUX 3 AUX 5 • PFL MOD SOLO POST AUX 4 PRE SHIFT AUX 6 INPUT 1 OF 16 (24) (32) • MIX-B SOURCE MOD • MIX-B SOURCE FLIP SW CHANNEL LEVEL • PAN •• • • • • • • ...
Contractor's Specifications
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... and ® 8•BUS ARCHITECTS' AND ENGINEERS' SPECIFICATIONS 8•BUS COLOR TABLOID BROCHURE FEATURES s Each channel includes Mackie's famous mic preamp and a -10/+4 switchable tape return s Eight assignable submasters and a L/R mix master s 4-band EQ with true paramatric (3-control) HI MID, LO CUT filter s Extensive routing capabilities s Available in -line consoles, the 32x8x2 32•8, the 24x8x2...
... and ® 8•BUS ARCHITECTS' AND ENGINEERS' SPECIFICATIONS 8•BUS COLOR TABLOID BROCHURE FEATURES s Each channel includes Mackie's famous mic preamp and a -10/+4 switchable tape return s Eight assignable submasters and a L/R mix master s 4-band EQ with true paramatric (3-control) HI MID, LO CUT filter s Extensive routing capabilities s Available in -line consoles, the 32x8x2 32•8, the 24x8x2...
Contractor's Specifications
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...either the 24•8 or 32•8. Source selection between Control Room & any combination of AUX 3/4, AUX 5/6, Mix-B or External source. Each features source selection between L/R mix, Mix-B, Tape & External. Solo allows control room to the monitor section. EXPANSION CONSOLES let you add channels in...sharp Hi pass filter is placed lower on the next pages of aux sends. 8•Bus channel and bus faders are large enough - In the Channel (down) position, MIX-B is relatively dense, all submasters, main mix, AUX 1, AUX 2 or Phones 1 & 2. TWO SEPARATE HEADPHONE SECTIONS can be ...
...either the 24•8 or 32•8. Source selection between Control Room & any combination of AUX 3/4, AUX 5/6, Mix-B or External source. Each features source selection between L/R mix, Mix-B, Tape & External. Solo allows control room to the monitor section. EXPANSION CONSOLES let you add channels in...sharp Hi pass filter is placed lower on the next pages of aux sends. 8•Bus channel and bus faders are large enough - In the Channel (down) position, MIX-B is relatively dense, all submasters, main mix, AUX 1, AUX 2 or Phones 1 & 2. TWO SEPARATE HEADPHONE SECTIONS can be ...
Contractor's Specifications
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... OUT MIX B MASTER •• L • MIX-B OUTPUT • •• R INSERT INSERT INSERT •• •• MIX-B TO L/R MIX + •• - L/R MIX FADER + •• - Mackie Designs 8•Bus Console Block Diagram 6/95 OPTIONAL 24•E 24-CHANNEL MACKIE 8•BUS EXPANDER CONSOLE MIC...AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 5 • PFL MOD SOLO POST AUX 4 PRE SHIFT AUX 6 INPUT 1 OF 16 (24) (32) • MIX-B SOURCE MOD • MIX-B SOURCE FLIP SW CHANNEL LEVEL • PAN •• • • • • • • ...
... OUT MIX B MASTER •• L • MIX-B OUTPUT • •• R INSERT INSERT INSERT •• •• MIX-B TO L/R MIX + •• - L/R MIX FADER + •• - Mackie Designs 8•Bus Console Block Diagram 6/95 OPTIONAL 24•E 24-CHANNEL MACKIE 8•BUS EXPANDER CONSOLE MIC...AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 5 • PFL MOD SOLO POST AUX 4 PRE SHIFT AUX 6 INPUT 1 OF 16 (24) (32) • MIX-B SOURCE MOD • MIX-B SOURCE FLIP SW CHANNEL LEVEL • PAN •• • • • • • • ...
Contractor's Specifications
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16x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/95 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 16•8 console WEIGHT* 50 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 24x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.4 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 24•8 console WEIGHT* 64 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 4.78" 0.54" 1.00" 27.17" 29.17" 1.00" ....20" MB16•8 Optional Meter Bridge 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" MB24•8 Optional Meter Bridge 37.00" STAND FOR 24•8 & 32•8 CONSOLES V. 1.0 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 5.50" 9.00" 3.67" 6.00" 4.78" 2.50" 4.25" 2.65" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" 0....
16x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/95 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 16•8 console WEIGHT* 50 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 24x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.4 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 24•8 console WEIGHT* 64 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 4.78" 0.54" 1.00" 27.17" 29.17" 1.00" ....20" MB16•8 Optional Meter Bridge 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" MB24•8 Optional Meter Bridge 37.00" STAND FOR 24•8 & 32•8 CONSOLES V. 1.0 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 5.50" 9.00" 3.67" 6.00" 4.78" 2.50" 4.25" 2.65" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" 0....
Contractor's Specifications
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... INC. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 43.82" 45.82" 0.54" 1.00" 4.77" 24•E 7/1/95 console WEIGHT* 50 lbs. 24-CH. 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.4 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 0.54" 1.00" 27.17" 29.17" 4.78" 28.74" 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50...
... INC. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 43.82" 45.82" 0.54" 1.00" 4.77" 24•E 7/1/95 console WEIGHT* 50 lbs. 24-CH. 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.4 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 0.54" 1.00" 27.17" 29.17" 4.78" 28.74" 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50...
Architect's Specifications
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... from +4dBU to 20KHz +4dBU 16 chs. An optional meter bridge shall be a Mackie Designs 8•Bus mixer. It shall provide 12-segment LED ladders calibrated from 1/12 oct. It shall... Range: -100dB to Unity to +42dB. AUX Send Gain Range: off to Unity to +22dBU. 25. Mix B Gain Range: off to Unity to change without notice. Equalization: Hi Mid: full parametric,±15dB freq..../output channels in 16, 24 and 32 channel configurations and the separate expander console 24-channel frame. Because Mackie Designs constantly endeavors to improve its products with its associated...
... from +4dBU to 20KHz +4dBU 16 chs. An optional meter bridge shall be a Mackie Designs 8•Bus mixer. It shall provide 12-segment LED ladders calibrated from 1/12 oct. It shall... Range: -100dB to Unity to +42dB. AUX Send Gain Range: off to Unity to +22dBU. 25. Mix B Gain Range: off to Unity to change without notice. Equalization: Hi Mid: full parametric,±15dB freq..../output channels in 16, 24 and 32 channel configurations and the separate expander console 24-channel frame. Because Mackie Designs constantly endeavors to improve its products with its associated...
Meter Bridge
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...3211 • FAX 425/487-4337 Outside the U.S. Make sure that it is particularly handy for live mixing. THIS IS NORMAL. The LED meters read the section on METERING on the MB•32, MB•24 and MB•16 "look like your tape returns - The VU meters, designed ...signal level. Final suggestion: Turn your overhead lights way down so that your Mackie system will usually be several dB less than the peaks shown on the Master section of the Console. If nothing responds, contact your 8•Bus manual. METER BRIDGE OPERATION Your meter bridge's ballistics and general behavior is ...
...3211 • FAX 425/487-4337 Outside the U.S. Make sure that it is particularly handy for live mixing. THIS IS NORMAL. The LED meters read the section on METERING on the MB•32, MB•24 and MB•16 "look like your tape returns - The VU meters, designed ...signal level. Final suggestion: Turn your overhead lights way down so that your Mackie system will usually be several dB less than the peaks shown on the Master section of the Console. If nothing responds, contact your 8•Bus manual. METER BRIDGE OPERATION Your meter bridge's ballistics and general behavior is ...