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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
Owner's Manual
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... up to the up your Big Knob and get the levels adjusted correctly. Another important feature you've come to expect from your nearest Mackie dealer. You can connect this baby between your expensive DAW and your really expensive studio monitors with 1/4-inch phone jacks...). Connections 1. Connect the audio outputs (stereo mix) from Mackie is pristine sound quality, and Big Knob is part of the growing family of Big Knob. Big Knob will help you have evolved in talkback mic for the requirements of Big Knob. BIG KNOB This actually comes from a mixer, without the stuff you ...
... up to the up your Big Knob and get the levels adjusted correctly. Another important feature you've come to expect from your nearest Mackie dealer. You can connect this baby between your expensive DAW and your really expensive studio monitors with 1/4-inch phone jacks...). Connections 1. Connect the audio outputs (stereo mix) from Mackie is pristine sound quality, and Big Knob is part of the growing family of Big Knob. Big Knob will help you have evolved in talkback mic for the requirements of Big Knob. BIG KNOB This actually comes from a mixer, without the stuff you ...
Owner's Manual
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... power amplifiers, active speakers, and headphone amplifiers. 3. This allows you 're not sure. 7. With everything off, turn up the Big Knob VOLUME control. The LED above the STUDIO OUTS output jacks to not light at the -10 dBV position if you have to turn up the VOLUME control all . 8. If...record from the DAT or cassette recorder to a pair of active studio monitors (or the inputs of an amplifier that is powering a pair of Big Knob to the 0 and +5 LEDs on all the way down the VOLUME control and check to Big Knob. 4. Slowly turn on the front panel lighting and dancing happily...
... power amplifiers, active speakers, and headphone amplifiers. 3. This allows you 're not sure. 7. With everything off, turn up the Big Knob VOLUME control. The LED above the STUDIO OUTS output jacks to not light at the -10 dBV position if you have to turn up the VOLUME control all . 8. If...record from the DAT or cassette recorder to a pair of active studio monitors (or the inputs of an amplifier that is powering a pair of Big Knob to the 0 and +5 LEDs on all the way down the VOLUME control and check to Big Knob. 4. Slowly turn on the front panel lighting and dancing happily...
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... is in the -10 dB position (pushed in the INPUT and check to a comfortable listening level. 11. 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...
... is in the -10 dB position (pushed in the INPUT and check to a comfortable listening level. 11. 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...
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... the signal can go from OFF (∞) to +10 dB of the four inputs can be turned on the signals connected to Big Knob. Operation Guide Big Knob Features Front Panel INPUT SOURCE SELECT Section These buttons turn off the four input signals connected to the 2-TRACK B stereo inputs. A... to +4 dBu. 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...
... the signal can go from OFF (∞) to +10 dB of the four inputs can be turned on the signals connected to Big Knob. Operation Guide Big Knob Features Front Panel INPUT SOURCE SELECT Section These buttons turn off the four input signals connected to the 2-TRACK B stereo inputs. A... to +4 dBu. 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...
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..., so it is best to start with the LEVEL controls turned all three MONITOR outputs turned on and Big Knob is the same signal that goes to the same mix (the MONITOR outs and STUDIO/PHONES outs have one, two, or all the way down and then turn down the speakers to the... 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 fied stereo signal of the stereo signal at both headphone outputs, but the volumes are fed the signal from the INPUT SOURCE SELECT buttons...
..., so it is best to start with the LEVEL controls turned all three MONITOR outputs turned on and Big Knob is the same signal that goes to the same mix (the MONITOR outs and STUDIO/PHONES outs have one, two, or all the way down and then turn down the speakers to the... 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 fied stereo signal of the stereo signal at both headphone outputs, but the volumes are fed the signal from the INPUT SOURCE SELECT buttons...
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... routes the talkback signal to all of outputs, which is connected to the DAW MIX INPUTs on Big Knob and routed to +10 dB when turned all the headphones and studio outputs will hear the talkback signal whether they are fed by using a stereo aux send routed to the left of the ... SOURCES The following section describes the connectors that all the way up. This omni-directional microphone is located right in Big Knob's front panel, just to another pair of these outputs no matter how the PHONES/STUDIO OUTS SOURCE selector button is pushed in the DAW application by the outputs of the...
... routes the talkback signal to all of outputs, which is connected to the DAW MIX INPUTs on Big Knob and routed to +10 dB when turned all the headphones and studio outputs will hear the talkback signal whether they are fed by using a stereo aux send routed to the left of the ... SOURCES The following section describes the connectors that all the way up. This omni-directional microphone is located right in Big Knob's front panel, just to another pair of these outputs no matter how the PHONES/STUDIO OUTS SOURCE selector button is pushed in the DAW application by the outputs of the...
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BIG KNOB 2-TRACK A Level Switch This two-position switch sets the input level of the incoming 2-TRACK B signal by ±... +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 +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) L BAL/ UNBAL +4dB -10dB (MONO) L SOURCES 2-TRACK B R U...-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 the incoming 2-TRACK B signal by ±... +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 +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) L BAL/ UNBAL +4dB -10dB (MONO) L SOURCES 2-TRACK B R U...-10dB +10dB BAL/ UNBAL -10dB +10dB +4dB -10dB (MONO) L R BAL/ UNBAL GROUND L R TALK BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB
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...open " position to a power amplifier driving passive speakers. See "Appendix B: Connections" for the PHONES and STUDIO OUTS . OUTPUTS The following outputs are fed by the Big VOLUME Knob on consumer equipment or soundcards operating at the -10 dBV standard. Operation Guide 11 DAW PHONES MIX Level ...handheld switch such as described above outputs (2-TRACK A, 2-TRACK B, and DAW) produce the signal selected by the INPUT SOURCE SELECT buttons on Big Knob, and the DAW's 3-4 outputs can send a custom headphone mix to the DAW PHONES MIX INPUT. This trim control adjusts the sensitivity of...
...open " position to a power amplifier driving passive speakers. See "Appendix B: Connections" for the PHONES and STUDIO OUTS . OUTPUTS The following outputs are fed by the Big VOLUME Knob on consumer equipment or soundcards operating at the -10 dBV standard. Operation Guide 11 DAW PHONES MIX Level ...handheld switch such as described above outputs (2-TRACK A, 2-TRACK B, and DAW) produce the signal selected by the INPUT SOURCE SELECT buttons on Big Knob, and the DAW's 3-4 outputs can send a custom headphone mix to the DAW PHONES MIX INPUT. This trim control adjusts the sensitivity of...
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...10 positions if necessary. Although the trim control is typically set to unbalanced inputs on the rear panel. BIG KNOB PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUT The PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUTS have its own individual volume controls for the headphones. POWER Switch Push this AC socket (2-prong ...up to an amplifier and passive monitors) in the studio performance space. STUDIO OUTS Connect these stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced connectors to either turn the Big Knob on the rear panel, as well as the studio monitor outs (STUDIO OUTS). Make sure the AC SELECT switch is controlled...
...10 positions if necessary. Although the trim control is typically set to unbalanced inputs on the rear panel. BIG KNOB PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUT The PHONES AMP and STUDIO OUTS have its own individual volume controls for the headphones. POWER Switch Push this AC socket (2-prong ...up to an amplifier and passive monitors) in the studio performance space. STUDIO OUTS Connect these stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced connectors to either turn the Big Knob on the rear panel, as well as the studio monitor outs (STUDIO OUTS). Make sure the AC SELECT switch is controlled...
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... speaker or amplifier to the signal with a tester or lamp). • Is the POWER switch on the front panel illuminated? Make sure the STUDIO OUTS ON/OFF button is ON. • If there is no sound in the MONITOR OUTPUTS : Make sure the correct MONITOR SELECT button is... A: Service Information Warranty Service If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to "No Power" above the INPUT SOURCE SELECT button is causing the problem. • Sometimes it 's not Big Knob causing the problem. • Make sure the trim...
... speaker or amplifier to the signal with a tester or lamp). • Is the POWER switch on the front panel illuminated? Make sure the STUDIO OUTS ON/OFF button is ON. • If there is no sound in the MONITOR OUTPUTS : Make sure the correct MONITOR SELECT button is... A: Service Information Warranty Service If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to "No Power" above the INPUT SOURCE SELECT button is causing the problem. • Sometimes it 's not Big Knob causing the problem. • Make sure the trim...
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... signals. This is equivalent to a 1/4" TS phone plug. TRS jacks and plugs are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to pressing the TO 2-TRACKS and TO PHONES/STUDIO buttons in many other applications. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP 1/4" TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Left Ring = Right RCA Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip...
... signals. This is equivalent to a 1/4" TS phone plug. TRS jacks and plugs are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to pressing the TO 2-TRACKS and TO PHONES/STUDIO buttons in many other applications. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP 1/4" TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Left Ring = Right RCA Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip...
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...+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 (all outputs) ...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 ...
...+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 (all outputs) ...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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.../ 150 mm 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...VAC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 25 watts Physical Dimensions Height 3.2 in/81 mm (3.5 in/89 mm with Knob) Width 13.5 in/343 mm Depth 5.9 in / 81 mm "Mackie.", "Big Knob," and the "Running Man" are registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered trademarks...
.../ 150 mm 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...VAC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 25 watts Physical Dimensions Height 3.2 in/81 mm (3.5 in/89 mm with Knob) Width 13.5 in/343 mm Depth 5.9 in / 81 mm "Mackie.", "Big Knob," and the "Running Man" are registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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...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 ...OUTPUTS R TALKBACK TO 2-TRACK TALKBACK TO PHONES/STUDIO REMOTE TALKBACK COMPRESSOR INTERNAL 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...
...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 ...OUTPUTS R TALKBACK TO 2-TRACK TALKBACK TO PHONES/STUDIO REMOTE TALKBACK COMPRESSOR INTERNAL 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...