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Operation Guide 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 STUDIO COMMAND SYSTEM
Operation Guide 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 STUDIO COMMAND SYSTEM
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..., and a built-in the audio industry: -10 dBV consumer level and +4 dBu professional level. BIG KNOB Introduction Thank you for choosing the Mackie Big Knob, your signal routing and monitoring solution for the requirements of your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) environment. Big Knob provides a control room matrix and the basic features of an expensive mixer, but tailored for...
..., and a built-in the audio industry: -10 dBV consumer level and +4 dBu professional level. BIG KNOB Introduction Thank you for choosing the Mackie Big Knob, your signal routing and monitoring solution for the requirements of your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) environment. Big Knob provides a control room matrix and the basic features of an expensive mixer, but tailored for...
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...'s audio interface output is at your DAW. Set the +4/-10 level switch above the DAW output jacks to hear the monitor speakers, turn down , push in the MONITOR SELECT section on Big Knob's POWER switch first. 2. Set the +4/-10 level switch above the 2-TRACK A output jacks to the appropriate position,...10 dBV position for the DAW MIX input until the meters are lighting the "0" LED regularly. With everything off, turn up the Big Knob VOLUME control. Press the MONITOR A button in the +4/-10 level switch for the DAW MIX input, and slowly turn on the front panel. If you 're...
...'s audio interface output is at your DAW. Set the +4/-10 level switch above the DAW output jacks to hear the monitor speakers, turn down , push in the MONITOR SELECT section on Big Knob's POWER switch first. 2. Set the +4/-10 level switch above the 2-TRACK A output jacks to the appropriate position,...10 dBV position for the DAW MIX input until the meters are lighting the "0" LED regularly. With everything off, turn up the Big Knob VOLUME control. Press the MONITOR A button in the +4/-10 level switch for the DAW MIX input, and slowly turn on the front panel. If you 're...
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... jacks is in the -10 dB position (pushed in the DAW application. 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...
... jacks is in the -10 dB position (pushed in the DAW application. 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...
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...volume of the signal going to the selected speaker outputs (MONITOR A, B, and C). This lets you run the risk of the selected input source going to other outputs, such as indicated by the red LEDs above the buttons. VOLUME This Big Knob adjusts the volume of creating a feedback loop. The left...TRACK outputs through the recording device and back into a monophonic signal at both the inputs and the outputs on Big Knob, you check for phase problems in record, record pause, or input monitor mode, the signal can be turned on at the same time, as the headphone outputs, 2-TRACK outputs, ...
...volume of the signal going to the selected speaker outputs (MONITOR A, B, and C). This lets you run the risk of the selected input source going to other outputs, such as indicated by the red LEDs above the buttons. VOLUME This Big Knob adjusts the volume of creating a feedback loop. The left...TRACK outputs through the recording device and back into a monophonic signal at both the inputs and the outputs on Big Knob, you check for phase problems in record, record pause, or input monitor mode, the signal can be turned on at the same time, as the headphone outputs, 2-TRACK outputs, ...
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... the currently selected input source(s) to the MONITOR C output jacks. You could connect MONITOR B to a pair of full-range speakers and MONITOR C to compare the sound with the LEVEL controls turned all three MONITOR outputs turned on and Big Knob is the same signal that goes to start...level. PHONES 1 and 2 These 1/4-inch TRS connectors output an ampli- This is receiving AC power. BIG KNOB DIM Pressing this button to route the currently selected input source(s) to the MONITOR B output jacks. B Press this button turns down the PHONES LEVEL controls before plugging in the habit...
... the currently selected input source(s) to the MONITOR C output jacks. You could connect MONITOR B to a pair of full-range speakers and MONITOR C to compare the sound with the LEVEL controls turned all three MONITOR outputs turned on and Big Knob is the same signal that goes to start...level. PHONES 1 and 2 These 1/4-inch TRS connectors output an ampli- This is receiving AC power. BIG KNOB DIM Pressing this button to route the currently selected input source(s) to the MONITOR B output jacks. B Press this button turns down the PHONES LEVEL controls before plugging in the habit...
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... the STUDIO OUTS jacks on Big Knob and selected for the talent in the DAW application by using a stereo aux send routed to an alternate and specialized mix coming from the DAW (DAW MIX INPUT), but the talent can create a separate headphone mix for monitoring with the PHONES/STUDIO OUT ...panel. TO 2-TRACKS Pressing this position, the recording engineer listens to both talkback buttons at the STUDIO OUTS. If a mono signal is plugged into Big Knob. Operation Guide When the button is down (PHONES MIX INPUT), the STUDIO/PHONES outputs are fed the signal from the DAW (DAW PHONES MIX ...
... the STUDIO OUTS jacks on Big Knob and selected for the talent in the DAW application by using a stereo aux send routed to an alternate and specialized mix coming from the DAW (DAW MIX INPUT), but the talent can create a separate headphone mix for monitoring with the PHONES/STUDIO OUT ...panel. TO 2-TRACKS Pressing this position, the recording engineer listens to both talkback buttons at the STUDIO OUTS. If a mono signal is plugged into Big Knob. Operation Guide When the button is down (PHONES MIX INPUT), the STUDIO/PHONES outputs are fed the signal from the DAW (DAW PHONES MIX ...
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... signal is plugged into the PHONO inputs when they are fed by the outputs of the incoming 2-TRACK B signal by ±10 dB. 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 ...-10dB +10dB BAL/ UNBAL -10dB +10dB +4dB -10dB (MONO) L R BAL/ UNBAL GROUND L R TALK BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB BIG KNOB 2-TRACK A Level Switch This two-position switch sets the input level of a second stereo mix from the DAW for a custom headphone mix. DAW...
... signal is plugged into the PHONO inputs when they are fed by the outputs of the incoming 2-TRACK B signal by ±10 dB. 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 ...-10dB +10dB BAL/ UNBAL -10dB +10dB +4dB -10dB (MONO) L R BAL/ UNBAL GROUND L R TALK BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB BIG KNOB 2-TRACK A Level Switch This two-position switch sets the input level of a second stereo mix from the DAW for a custom headphone mix. DAW...
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... input) or -10 dB (unbalanced input). MONITOR A Trim Control This two-position switch sets the level of the first external 2-track recorder. 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 connect ...consumer equipment operating at a remote location to activate the talkback circuit and communicate with the INPUT SOURCE SELECT buttons and routed through the Big VOLUME Knob. 2-TRACK A Level Switch This two-position switch sets the level of the 2-TRACK A outputs to unbalanced inputs on the front ...
... input) or -10 dB (unbalanced input). MONITOR A Trim Control This two-position switch sets the level of the first external 2-track recorder. 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 connect ...consumer equipment operating at a remote location to activate the talkback circuit and communicate with the INPUT SOURCE SELECT buttons and routed through the Big VOLUME Knob. 2-TRACK A Level Switch This two-position switch sets the level of the 2-TRACK A outputs to unbalanced inputs on the front ...
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...the studio performance space. PHONES AMP OUTPUTS Connect these stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced connectors to put the Big Knob into standby mode. This allows you to connect multiple sets of active monitors (or to a customized headphone mix at the -10 dBV standard. This allows the engineer to ...INPUT connectors (thus providing a separate unique monitoring mix for the talent). It will not function, but the circuits are still live. PHONES AMP Level Switch This two-position switch sets the level of the STUDIO OUTS signal. BIG KNOB PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUT The PHONES AMP...
...the studio performance space. PHONES AMP OUTPUTS Connect these stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced connectors to put the Big Knob into standby mode. This allows you to connect multiple sets of active monitors (or to a customized headphone mix at the -10 dBV standard. This allows the engineer to ...INPUT connectors (thus providing a separate unique monitoring mix for the talent). It will not function, but the circuits are still live. PHONES AMP Level Switch This two-position switch sets the level of the STUDIO OUTS signal. BIG KNOB PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUT The PHONES AMP...
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... Mackie product away. Also make sure the AC outlet is set correctly. No Sound • Is the POWER LED on the front panel illuminated? Disconnect them one by one. Make sure the POWER switch on Big Knob's front panel. • Make sure the trim control and level switch for the MONITOR... OUTPUT is not illuminated, and you are no user serviceable parts inside. If not, make sure the RCA shorting plugs are set correctly. • If there is no sound in the MONITOR OUTPUTS :...
... Mackie product away. Also make sure the AC outlet is set correctly. No Sound • Is the POWER LED on the front panel illuminated? Disconnect them one by one. Make sure the POWER switch on Big Knob's front panel. • Make sure the trim control and level switch for the MONITOR... OUTPUT is not illuminated, and you are no user serviceable parts inside. If not, make sure the RCA shorting plugs are set correctly. • If there is no sound in the MONITOR OUTPUTS :...
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...dBu Noise Floor (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...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...
...dBu Noise Floor (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...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...
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... 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 -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L L +4dB -10dB +4dB -10dB L AC SELECT 100-120V 220-...in /150 mm Net Weight 3.5 lb/ 1.6 kg LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to change these specifications at any time without notice. "Mackie.", "Big Knob," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. Operation Guide Input VU Meters 6 Segment (OL, +8...
... 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 -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L -10dB +4dB L L +4dB -10dB +4dB -10dB L AC SELECT 100-120V 220-...in /150 mm Net Weight 3.5 lb/ 1.6 kg LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to change these specifications at any time without notice. "Mackie.", "Big Knob," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2004-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. Operation Guide Input VU Meters 6 Segment (OL, +8...
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...VDC +10 TRIM -10 OFF ON L PHONO INPUT R PHONO GND LUG RIAA VDC +10 -10 TRIM OFF ON RIAA CLIP 8 0 -4 -8 -24 VU 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... TALKBACK LEVEL TALKBACK MIC VDC OFF ON +4 -10 STUDIO OUT LEVEL +4 -10 PHONES 1 LEVEL INPUT SOURCE(S) PHONES MIX PHONES/STUDIO SOURCE PHONES 2 LEVEL L MONITOR A OUTPUTS R L MONITOR B OUTPUTS R L MONITOR C OUTPUTS R L STUDIO OUTPUTS R L PHONES AMP OUTPUTS R PHONES 1 OUTPUT PHONES 2 OUTPUT
...VDC +10 TRIM -10 OFF ON L PHONO INPUT R PHONO GND LUG RIAA VDC +10 -10 TRIM OFF ON RIAA CLIP 8 0 -4 -8 -24 VU 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... TALKBACK LEVEL TALKBACK MIC VDC OFF ON +4 -10 STUDIO OUT LEVEL +4 -10 PHONES 1 LEVEL INPUT SOURCE(S) PHONES MIX PHONES/STUDIO SOURCE PHONES 2 LEVEL L MONITOR A OUTPUTS R L MONITOR B OUTPUTS R L MONITOR C OUTPUTS R L STUDIO OUTPUTS R L PHONES AMP OUTPUTS R PHONES 1 OUTPUT PHONES 2 OUTPUT