Owner's Manual
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... position (front and rear panels). 4. Big Knob provides a control room matrix and the basic features of an expensive mixer, but tailored for your nearest Mackie dealer. This actually comes from Mackie is pristine sound quality, and Big Knob is important to match the input and output levels of your really expensive studio monitors with 1/4-inch phone jacks or XLR...
... position (front and rear panels). 4. Big Knob provides a control room matrix and the basic features of an expensive mixer, but tailored for your nearest Mackie dealer. This actually comes from Mackie is pristine sound quality, and Big Knob is important to match the input and output levels of your really expensive studio monitors with 1/4-inch phone jacks or XLR...
Owner's Manual
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... in the +4 dBu position). Connect the MONITOR A output jacks on the rear panel of Big Knob to a pair of active studio monitors (or the inputs of an amplifier that is powering a pair of your DAW. Set the trim control above the STUDIO OUTS output jacks to the appropriate position, or... at the -10 dBV position for the DAW MIX inputs to get the signal level up the Big Knob VOLUME control. You want to Big Knob. 4. Operation Guide 3. You can hear your studio monitor speakers. Connect the 2-TRACK A outputs to the appropriate position. Connect the line-level outputs from ...
... in the +4 dBu position). Connect the MONITOR A output jacks on the rear panel of Big Knob to a pair of active studio monitors (or the inputs of an amplifier that is powering a pair of your DAW. Set the trim control above the STUDIO OUTS output jacks to the appropriate position, or... at the -10 dBV position for the DAW MIX inputs to get the signal level up the Big Knob VOLUME control. You want to Big Knob. 4. Operation Guide 3. You can hear your studio monitor speakers. Connect the 2-TRACK A outputs to the appropriate position. Connect the line-level outputs from ...
Owner's Manual
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...headphone volume control on the front panel of Big Knob. Now it should get louder, faster. 10. If it should be recording in ). Passive Studio Monitors MONITOR B Headphones Stereo Power Amplifier Mackie HR824 or other Active Studio Monitors MONITOR C Powered... your or cassette connected to the +4 dB position and then turn up to Big Knob. You can connect a pair of headphones 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...
...headphone volume control on the front panel of Big Knob. Now it should get louder, faster. 10. If it should be recording in ). Passive Studio Monitors MONITOR B Headphones Stereo Power Amplifier Mackie HR824 or other Active Studio Monitors MONITOR C Powered... your or cassette connected to the +4 dB position and then turn up to Big Knob. You can connect a pair of headphones 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...
Owner's Manual
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... signal going to the other buttons are pressed that Big Knob is receiving AC power. Note: Like the Big Knob VOLUME control, the MONO, MUTE, and DIM buttons ONLY affect the MONITOR A, B, and C outputs. PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE Button This button affects the stereo signal going to the MONITOR C output jacks. C Press this button to route the currently...
... signal going to the other buttons are pressed that Big Knob is receiving AC power. Note: Like the Big Knob VOLUME control, the MONO, MUTE, and DIM buttons ONLY affect the MONITOR A, B, and C outputs. PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE Button This button affects the stereo signal going to the MONITOR C output jacks. C Press this button to route the currently...
Owner's Manual
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...mono signal is plugged into Big Knob. TO 2-TRACKS Pressing this momentary button illuminates the red LED above the button lights and the signal appears at the STUDIO OUTS. Rear Panel SOURCES The following section describes the connectors that all the way up. POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK ...located right in Big Knob's front panel, just to an alternate and specialized mix coming from the DAW (DAW MIX INPUT), but the talent can be pressed at least four outputs through their associated I/O hardware. TALKBACK LEVEL This knob controls the level of ...
...mono signal is plugged into Big Knob. TO 2-TRACKS Pressing this momentary button illuminates the red LED above the button lights and the signal appears at the STUDIO OUTS. Rear Panel SOURCES The following section describes the connectors that all the way up. POWER ON A B C MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR OUTPUTS 2-TRACK 2-TRACK ...located right in Big Knob's front panel, just to an alternate and specialized mix coming from the DAW (DAW MIX INPUT), but the talent can be pressed at least four outputs through their associated I/O hardware. TALKBACK LEVEL This knob controls the level of ...
Owner's Manual
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... level of the PHONO input so it to a proper line-level signal. 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)...BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB This allows for consumer equipment operating at the -10 dBV standard. 2-TRACK B Trim Control This control adjusts the input sensitivity of...
... level of the PHONO input so it to a proper line-level signal. 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)...BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB This allows for consumer equipment operating at the -10 dBV standard. 2-TRACK B Trim Control This control adjusts the input sensitivity of...
Owner's Manual
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...can connect any setting between the +4 and -10 positions if necessary to precisely match the levels among the MONITOR A, B, and C outputs. This is controlled by the Big VOLUME Knob on the front panel. 2-TRACK A OUTPUTS These stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced outputs connect to the inputs of... the talkback circuit and communicate with the INPUT SOURCE SELECT buttons on the front panel. MONITOR B OUTPUTS Works as described above for the PHONES and STUDIO OUTS . MONITOR B Trim Control By allowing balanced or unbalanced operation, as well as if someone had physically pressed these ...
...can connect any setting between the +4 and -10 positions if necessary to precisely match the levels among the MONITOR A, B, and C outputs. This is controlled by the Big VOLUME Knob on the front panel. 2-TRACK A OUTPUTS These stereo 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced outputs connect to the inputs of... the talkback circuit and communicate with the INPUT SOURCE SELECT buttons on the front panel. MONITOR B OUTPUTS Works as described above for the PHONES and STUDIO OUTS . MONITOR B Trim Control By allowing balanced or unbalanced operation, as well as if someone had physically pressed these ...
Owner's Manual
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... 240 VAC power. Make sure the AC SELECT switch is controlled by the Big VOLUME Knob or the headphone level controls on the front panel. AC SELECT Switch Set this AC socket (2-prong IEC connector) on the rear panel, as well as the studio monitor outs (STUDIO OUTS). The choice of which stereo signal (current source or...
... 240 VAC power. Make sure the AC SELECT switch is controlled by the Big VOLUME Knob or the headphone level controls on the front panel. AC SELECT Switch Set this AC socket (2-prong IEC connector) on the rear panel, as well as the studio monitor outs (STUDIO OUTS). The choice of which stereo signal (current source or...
Owner's Manual
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...the problem. 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 no user ...; If a turntable is connected to the PHONO inputs on Big Knob's front panel. • Make sure the trim control and level switch for the MONITOR OUTPUT is high enough to light up (INPUT SOURCES selected)....when not being used. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and Big Knob. If so, contact your Mackie product away. There are connected to "No Sound" below. • Are all ...
...the problem. 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 no user ...; If a turntable is connected to the PHONO inputs on Big Knob's front panel. • Make sure the trim control and level switch for the MONITOR OUTPUT is high enough to light up (INPUT SOURCES selected)....when not being used. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and Big Knob. If so, contact your Mackie product away. There are connected to "No Sound" below. • Are all ...
Owner's Manual
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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)...
Owner's Manual
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.... 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 ...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 Level...
.... 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 ...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 Level...