Owner's Manual
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...force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to rain or moisture. BIG KNOB Correct disposal of producing high sound pressure levels use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from being walked on or pinched particularly... 5. Do not block any heat sources such as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 16. BIG KNOB Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 3. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - Individuals vary considerably in the literature accompanying ...
...force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to rain or moisture. BIG KNOB Correct disposal of producing high sound pressure levels use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from being walked on or pinched particularly... 5. Do not block any heat sources such as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 16. BIG KNOB Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 3. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - Individuals vary considerably in the literature accompanying ...
Owner's Manual
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...using (100-120V or 220-240V). As you might expect, the +4 dBu level is higher (louder) than the +4 dB setting. 1. Connect the audio outputs (stereo mix) from a mixer, without the stuff you don't need from your DAW's audio interface to the two DAW MIX input jacks on Big Knob... and outputs on the rear panel of an expensive mixer, but tailored for slate-to-tape and headphone cueing. BIG KNOB Introduction Thank you for choosing the Mackie Big Knob, your signal routing and monitoring solution for more in-depth information about these products and the solutions to your audio...
...using (100-120V or 220-240V). As you might expect, the +4 dBu level is higher (louder) than the +4 dB setting. 1. Connect the audio outputs (stereo mix) from a mixer, without the stuff you don't need from your DAW's audio interface to the two DAW MIX input jacks on Big Knob... and outputs on the rear panel of an expensive mixer, but tailored for slate-to-tape and headphone cueing. BIG KNOB Introduction Thank you for choosing the Mackie Big Knob, your signal routing and monitoring solution for more in-depth information about these products and the solutions to your audio...
Owner's Manual
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...). PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE Button This button affects the stereo signal going to the other buttons are done using your headphones so you have no other various outputs. This lets you know that Big Knob is selected (up SLOWLY to a pair of the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE switch described below. It lets you...
...). PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE Button This button affects the stereo signal going to the other buttons are done using your headphones so you have no other various outputs. This lets you know that Big Knob is selected (up SLOWLY to a pair of the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE switch described below. It lets you...
Owner's Manual
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...when turned all of these outputs no matter how the PHONES/STUDIO OUTS SOURCE selector button is set. If a mono signal is plugged into Big Knob. Rear Panel SOURCES The following section describes the connectors that all of the other buttons, the TALKBACK TO PHONES/STUDIO and TALKBACK TO 2-...When the button is down (PHONES MIX INPUT), the STUDIO/PHONES outputs are fed by using a stereo aux send routed to another pair of outputs, which is connected to the DAW MIX INPUTs on Big Knob and selected for monitoring with the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE button. In this momentary button...
...when turned all of these outputs no matter how the PHONES/STUDIO OUTS SOURCE selector button is set. If a mono signal is plugged into Big Knob. Rear Panel SOURCES The following section describes the connectors that all of the other buttons, the TALKBACK TO PHONES/STUDIO and TALKBACK TO 2-...When the button is down (PHONES MIX INPUT), the STUDIO/PHONES outputs are fed by using a stereo aux send routed to another pair of outputs, which is connected to the DAW MIX INPUTs on Big Knob and selected for monitoring with the PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE button. In this momentary button...
Owner's Manual
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... BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL -10dB +10dB BAL/ UNBAL -10dB +10dB +4dB -10dB (MONO) L R BAL/ UNBAL GROUND L R TALK BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB DAW MIX Trim Control This control adjusts the input sensitivity of the incoming DAW MIX signal by the master mix output of the DAW, usually...of the second external 2-track recorder. Note: Two RCA shorting plugs are fed by ±10 dB (unity at the +4 dBu standard, and use the -10 dB setting for consumer equipment operating at a consumer signal level, unlike tape decks and soundcards, which should you to playback vinyl records ...
... BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL -10dB +10dB BAL/ UNBAL -10dB +10dB +4dB -10dB (MONO) L R BAL/ UNBAL GROUND L R TALK BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 10 BIG KNOB DAW MIX Trim Control This control adjusts the input sensitivity of the incoming DAW MIX signal by the master mix output of the DAW, usually...of the second external 2-track recorder. Note: Two RCA shorting plugs are fed by ±10 dB (unity at the +4 dBu standard, and use the -10 dB setting for consumer equipment operating at a consumer signal level, unlike tape decks and soundcards, which should you to playback vinyl records ...
Owner's Manual
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... Trim Control This two-position switch sets the level of external speakers. Use the +4 dB setting when connecting to either +4 dB (out) or -10 dB (pushed in). You can send a custom headphone mix to unbalanced inputs on Big Knob, and the DAW's 3-4 outputs can connect these two buttons. You ...can then use the -10 dB setting when connecting to the DAW PHONES MIX INPUT. See "Appendix B: Connections" for the Monitor...
... Trim Control This two-position switch sets the level of external speakers. Use the +4 dB setting when connecting to either +4 dB (out) or -10 dB (pushed in). You can send a custom headphone mix to unbalanced inputs on Big Knob, and the DAW's 3-4 outputs can connect these two buttons. You ...can then use the -10 dB setting when connecting to the DAW PHONES MIX INPUT. See "Appendix B: Connections" for the Monitor...
Owner's Manual
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... controlled by the PHONES/STUDIO OUTS SOURCE select button on the front panel. Use the +4 dB setting when connecting to either turn the Big Knob on consumer equipment operating at the +4 dBu standard, and use the -10 dB setting when connecting to a pair of the STUDIO OUTS ...UNBAL -10dB +10dB +4dB -10dB (MONO) L R BAL/ UNBAL GROUND L R TALK BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 12 BIG KNOB This allows the performers to hear playback without having to use headphones, and allows the control room engineer to communicate to the performers through an external headphone amp connected to put...
... controlled by the PHONES/STUDIO OUTS SOURCE select button on the front panel. Use the +4 dB setting when connecting to either turn the Big Knob on consumer equipment operating at the +4 dBu standard, and use the -10 dB setting when connecting to a pair of the STUDIO OUTS ...UNBAL -10dB +10dB +4dB -10dB (MONO) L R BAL/ UNBAL GROUND L R TALK BACK FOOT SWITCH RIAA 12 BIG KNOB This allows the performers to hear playback without having to use headphones, and allows the control room engineer to communicate to the performers through an external headphone amp connected to put...
Owner's Manual
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..." above the INPUT SOURCE SELECT button is live . Make sure the cable connecting the MONITOR OUTPUT to have Big Knob serviced. If it sounds bad there, it's not Big Knob causing the problem. • Make sure the trim control for the MONITOR OUTPUT is set correctly and not overdriving... to the PHONO inputs when not being used. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and Big Knob. Make sure the trim control and level switch for the MONITOR OUTPUT is working correctly. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/ support) where you are set...
..." above the INPUT SOURCE SELECT button is live . Make sure the cable connecting the MONITOR OUTPUT to have Big Knob serviced. If it sounds bad there, it's not Big Knob causing the problem. • Make sure the trim control for the MONITOR OUTPUT is set correctly and not overdriving... to the PHONO inputs when not being used. • Check the signal cables between the input sources and Big Knob. Make sure the trim control and level switch for the MONITOR OUTPUT is working correctly. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/ support) where you are set...
Owner's Manual
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...are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to pressing the TO 2-TRACKS and TO PHONES/STUDIO buttons in many other applications. They are used for unbalanced signals. Shorting the tip and sleeve together activates the talkback circuit. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP Handheld Switch TIP SLEEVE... Operation Guide 15 They are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in the TALKBACK section. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP 1/4" TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield...
...are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to pressing the TO 2-TRACKS and TO PHONES/STUDIO buttons in many other applications. They are used for unbalanced signals. Shorting the tip and sleeve together activates the talkback circuit. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP Handheld Switch TIP SLEEVE... Operation Guide 15 They are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in the TALKBACK section. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP 1/4" TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield...
Owner's Manual
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...as well as evidence of the date of any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in materials and workmanship under normal use during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Operation Guide 19 No amendment, modification or waiver ...U.S. LOUD warrants to products purchased in the U.S. Operation Guide Big Knob Limited Warranty Please keep your "). This Limited Product Warranty ("Product Warranty") is provided by calling LOUD technical support at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any warranty service...
...as well as evidence of the date of any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in materials and workmanship under normal use during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Operation Guide 19 No amendment, modification or waiver ...U.S. LOUD warrants to products purchased in the U.S. Operation Guide Big Knob Limited Warranty Please keep your "). This Limited Product Warranty ("Product Warranty") is provided by calling LOUD technical support at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any warranty service...