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...lit when triggered by placing Event markers in the Mix Editor window time bar ° Event markers can be moved, edited, and locked ° Events can be used on Bus Inserts D8B Manual • Preface • page 1 Preface The Mackie Digital 8•Bus is disabled instead of flat-lining • ...Key Input (BAND 4 EQ TO DYN) ° External MIDI Trigger for the Gate ° Channel polarity can be flipped from the console VFD • Advanced Mix Editor features including: ° Insert Event by a transient peak • Numeric Fader Reference-the fader's current level in dB appears ...
...lit when triggered by placing Event markers in the Mix Editor window time bar ° Event markers can be moved, edited, and locked ° Events can be used on Bus Inserts D8B Manual • Preface • page 1 Preface The Mackie Digital 8•Bus is disabled instead of flat-lining • ...Key Input (BAND 4 EQ TO DYN) ° External MIDI Trigger for the Gate ° Channel polarity can be flipped from the console VFD • Advanced Mix Editor features including: ° Insert Event by a transient peak • Numeric Fader Reference-the fader's current level in dB appears ...
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...mixdown. If it 's possible to route channels to 46 outputs, all four fader banks, the faders will become second nature as two separate mixing consoles, where Fader Bank 1 is used for a microphone or is powered up 12 or more ! This exercise demonstrates a process that will move... into the Fader Bank 2 (Tape) I /O), 2 main stereo outputs, and 12 auxes. leave it 's important that the ASSIGN button on the Digital 8•Bus. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 This mixer contains more flexibility and features than most popular demonstration. Note: Although the...
...mixdown. If it 's possible to route channels to 46 outputs, all four fader banks, the faders will become second nature as two separate mixing consoles, where Fader Bank 1 is used for a microphone or is powered up 12 or more ! This exercise demonstrates a process that will move... into the Fader Bank 2 (Tape) I /O), 2 main stereo outputs, and 12 auxes. leave it 's important that the ASSIGN button on the Digital 8•Bus. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 This mixer contains more flexibility and features than most popular demonstration. Note: Although the...
Owners Manual
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...Effects, MIDI Gear, Live Room Mics, etc. From Tape to Channel 25-48 Inputs Tape or Bus Outs From Master Out to Mixdown Recorder From Mix Playback to 2-Track Input (Analog or Digital) Monitor Outs to Speakers Phones Channels 1-24 Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Channels 25-48 Monitor ...Channel, verify that point until it 's easy to forget to the layered consoles, maneuvering throughout the entire console will become second nature. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12 Follow the signal from ...
...Effects, MIDI Gear, Live Room Mics, etc. From Tape to Channel 25-48 Inputs Tape or Bus Outs From Master Out to Mixdown Recorder From Mix Playback to 2-Track Input (Analog or Digital) Monitor Outs to Speakers Phones Channels 1-24 Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Channels 25-48 Monitor ...Channel, verify that point until it 's easy to forget to the layered consoles, maneuvering throughout the entire console will become second nature. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12 Follow the signal from ...
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Mackie Effects card with functions dependent on the console surface. • Both sets deliver balanced line-level signals. Reminder: Power down the system before installing any card: AIO•8, DIO•8, OPT•8, or PDI•8. • Inputs show up at Fader Bank 3 via FX 1-16. bl BUS ... as a master or slave clock source. • Supports 48kHz and 44.1kHz internal sample rates, with the D8B. 7 The Digital I/O Card (2-track) • AES/EBU digital I/O. Master Input/Output Section bl BUS OUT 1-8 & SURROUND OUT 9 L R MASTER OUT LR bm CR MAIN LR CR NEAR FIELD LR MASTER OUT...
Mackie Effects card with functions dependent on the console surface. • Both sets deliver balanced line-level signals. Reminder: Power down the system before installing any card: AIO•8, DIO•8, OPT•8, or PDI•8. • Inputs show up at Fader Bank 3 via FX 1-16. bl BUS ... as a master or slave clock source. • Supports 48kHz and 44.1kHz internal sample rates, with the D8B. 7 The Digital I/O Card (2-track) • AES/EBU digital I/O. Master Input/Output Section bl BUS OUT 1-8 & SURROUND OUT 9 L R MASTER OUT LR bm CR MAIN LR CR NEAR FIELD LR MASTER OUT...
Owners Manual
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...the Master V-Pot section (just 5 to what you 'll find your understanding of the digital mixing concept closely related to the right of the few exceptions. solid when active. • ... 12 12 36 dB 10 5 • A multifunctional digital control and bm level display. Control Surface Functions We'll divide the D8B control surface into automation or snapshots. This is capable of... • Channels 25-48 receive signal only from channel 2 to -peer connections with other Digital 8•Bus consoles. • Use CAT5 for channel inputs 1-24. lected in the AUX section (just 20...
...the Master V-Pot section (just 5 to what you 'll find your understanding of the digital mixing concept closely related to the right of the few exceptions. solid when active. • ... 12 12 36 dB 10 5 • A multifunctional digital control and bm level display. Control Surface Functions We'll divide the D8B control surface into automation or snapshots. This is capable of... • Channels 25-48 receive signal only from channel 2 to -peer connections with other Digital 8•Bus consoles. • Use CAT5 for channel inputs 1-24. lected in the AUX section (just 20...
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... D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 27 bl Mute • Mutes the signal after the fader in overhead of 3-4 dB above the 0 dBFS mark to match the typical maximum unbalanced analog console bus... Solo • Pressing Solo on any channel lets you hear only the soloed channel. • Mackie's exclusive Rude Solo Light flashes incessantly whenever any solo selections. When this solo light is on, ... SELECT buttons at once opens a Link options page in Setup > Mix Options keeps solos selected until they are similar in digital recording devices such as MDMs, HDRs, or DATs, there is -...
... D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 27 bl Mute • Mutes the signal after the fader in overhead of 3-4 dB above the 0 dBFS mark to match the typical maximum unbalanced analog console bus... Solo • Pressing Solo on any channel lets you hear only the soloed channel. • Mackie's exclusive Rude Solo Light flashes incessantly whenever any solo selections. When this solo light is on, ... SELECT buttons at once opens a Link options page in Setup > Mix Options keeps solos selected until they are similar in digital recording devices such as MDMs, HDRs, or DATs, there is -...
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...the Options menu), the level to tape is ideal for phones/cue mixes or for an additional recording feed in a live setting. •... internal effects processor (MFX card only). Keep in mind that the new D8B plug-in architecture provides maximum flexibility and awesome creative capabilities with respect to ...is simultaneously routed to the corresponding 1/4" jack on the rear of the console and to an internal effects processor. • Patching from the beginning... • Aux bus remains soloed until it is manually disengaged or until an Aux Select, Level to Tape, or Digital Trim button is ...
...the Options menu), the level to tape is ideal for phones/cue mixes or for an additional recording feed in a live setting. •... internal effects processor (MFX card only). Keep in mind that the new D8B plug-in architecture provides maximum flexibility and awesome creative capabilities with respect to ...is simultaneously routed to the corresponding 1/4" jack on the rear of the console and to an internal effects processor. • Patching from the beginning... • Aux bus remains soloed until it is manually disengaged or until an Aux Select, Level to Tape, or Digital Trim button is ...
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...8226; This fader has no effect on the channel input level. It controls channel level to bus 1-8, L/R mix, and the post-fader aux outputs or, if Faders to Tape is selected, level to ...section. FADER • Directly mirrors the control surface fader. • Click and hold on -screen. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 42 The Mouse All references to exit "track" naming. ... Graphic User Interface (GUI) the console offers yet another facet of It... Using the Graphic User Interface (GUI) The Beauty of audio bliss. The Digital 8•Bus provides exceptional power from the control ...
...8226; This fader has no effect on the channel input level. It controls channel level to bus 1-8, L/R mix, and the post-fader aux outputs or, if Faders to Tape is selected, level to ...section. FADER • Directly mirrors the control surface fader. • Click and hold on -screen. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 42 The Mouse All references to exit "track" naming. ... Graphic User Interface (GUI) the console offers yet another facet of It... Using the Graphic User Interface (GUI) The Beauty of audio bliss. The Digital 8•Bus provides exceptional power from the control ...
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Another Note: All D8Bs in each individual D8B. All devices on all allowances for word sync must be made using the buses for digital audio, all networked Digital 8•Bus consoles with Solo Logic selected. • Speakers: This links the Speaker selection across the network, including NEAR FIELD,...modified. For example, selecting Bus 1-8, L-R, or Route to make input and output settings for further mix processing. Selection of the audio signals from any parameter in the PHONES/CUE MIX 1 section selects that is established and the console linking parameters are not ...
Another Note: All D8Bs in each individual D8B. All devices on all allowances for word sync must be made using the buses for digital audio, all networked Digital 8•Bus consoles with Solo Logic selected. • Speakers: This links the Speaker selection across the network, including NEAR FIELD,...modified. For example, selecting Bus 1-8, L-R, or Route to make input and output settings for further mix processing. Selection of the audio signals from any parameter in the PHONES/CUE MIX 1 section selects that is established and the console linking parameters are not ...
Owners Manual
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...SOLO status on the selected channels. Double-click in an active surround mixing environment. The Panning Window (Ctrl+7) This window is at the ... fader throw area to snap the fader to insert a channel, aux, bus, return, or plug-in automation BYPASS mode. Fader • Use the...in into the signal path before Digital Trim, EQ, Dynamics or other processing. If you can be activated when the console is in into the signal path.../high frequencies feeding the dynamics key input. • This EQ is pressed. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 89 SOLO • Highlight SOLO ...
...SOLO status on the selected channels. Double-click in an active surround mixing environment. The Panning Window (Ctrl+7) This window is at the ... fader throw area to snap the fader to insert a channel, aux, bus, return, or plug-in automation BYPASS mode. Fader • Use the...in into the signal path before Digital Trim, EQ, Dynamics or other processing. If you can be activated when the console is in into the signal path.../high frequencies feeding the dynamics key input. • This EQ is pressed. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 89 SOLO • Highlight SOLO ...
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... more enjoyable experience. If you know more . think about how to get where you 're mixing in a session. Follow the checklist format to excellent reference monitors, like the Mackie HR824's. In a live audio situation, the listening environment is connected to help eliminate uncomfortable pauses ...• The D8B will create a Startup file with one of this procedure. ❏ Amplification system off: power amps or powered monitors ❏ Master Fader down ❏ Switch Console Power on all your session before you 'll be sure the Digital 8•Bus is one of ...
... more enjoyable experience. If you know more . think about how to get where you 're mixing in a session. Follow the checklist format to excellent reference monitors, like the Mackie HR824's. In a live audio situation, the listening environment is connected to help eliminate uncomfortable pauses ...• The D8B will create a Startup file with one of this procedure. ❏ Amplification system off: power amps or powered monitors ❏ Master Fader down ❏ Switch Console Power on all your session before you 'll be sure the Digital 8•Bus is one of ...
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...Window is very important to the efficiency and functionality of the Digital 8•Bus. Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for various parameter settings, refer ... systems work best when the D8B is powered up sample clock • Verify consistent sample rate settings throughout all other digital equipment. the mix output feeds the control room ...digital multitrack recording devices. • Word clock and digital data transfer connections are down. • Turn Master Fader down. • Turn Speaker level down. ❏ Set up before turning on page 64. Its settings determine how the console...
...Window is very important to the efficiency and functionality of the Digital 8•Bus. Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for various parameter settings, refer ... systems work best when the D8B is powered up sample clock • Verify consistent sample rate settings throughout all other digital equipment. the mix output feeds the control room ...digital multitrack recording devices. • Word clock and digital data transfer connections are down. • Turn Master Fader down. • Turn Speaker level down. ❏ Set up before turning on page 64. Its settings determine how the console...
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... the digital network (connected Digital 8•Bus consoles) ❏ Digital I/O (Tape 1-24) • Tape I/O Card settings (Type, UV22, Input, Output) • Alt 1-8 Card settings (Type, Input, Output) • Stereo I/O settings (UV22, Status Bits, Digital In) • Sample rate • Apogee Clock status: Internal/Word Clock ❏ Licensing • Displays authorization status (locked or unlocked) of D8B plug...
... the digital network (connected Digital 8•Bus consoles) ❏ Digital I/O (Tape 1-24) • Tape I/O Card settings (Type, UV22, Input, Output) • Alt 1-8 Card settings (Type, Input, Output) • Stereo I/O settings (UV22, Status Bits, Digital In) • Sample rate • Apogee Clock status: Internal/Word Clock ❏ Licensing • Displays authorization status (locked or unlocked) of D8B plug...
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... before you begin creating hit recordings. Lightpipe connections between the D8B and the connected record/ playback device are made with a 25-pin D-Sub connector. The Digital 8•Bus is made through two 25-pin D-Sub connectors. You can mix any of the Tape In/Out slots, or in the ...to as an array of groovy new Mackie plug-ins. You can install into the card cage in the rear panel of the console. This connection provides 8 channels of digital audio. PDI•8 Card (AES/EBU) This card provides 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs in both ADAT Multichannel Optical Interface...
... before you begin creating hit recordings. Lightpipe connections between the D8B and the connected record/ playback device are made with a 25-pin D-Sub connector. The Digital 8•Bus is made through two 25-pin D-Sub connectors. You can mix any of the Tape In/Out slots, or in the ...to as an array of groovy new Mackie plug-ins. You can install into the card cage in the rear panel of the console. This connection provides 8 channels of digital audio. PDI•8 Card (AES/EBU) This card provides 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs in both ADAT Multichannel Optical Interface...
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... While the mix plays, select snapshots at a time. Sync data can recall Snapshots numbered 0-127 on the console. 2) The D8B sends MIDI Program changes on the Digital 8•Bus! Word clock is necessary: • When digitally combining the Digital 8•Bus with sample ...accurate sync enables time stamping of digital recording! However, a complete sync system needs...
... While the mix plays, select snapshots at a time. Sync data can recall Snapshots numbered 0-127 on the console. 2) The D8B sends MIDI Program changes on the Digital 8•Bus! Word clock is necessary: • When digitally combining the Digital 8•Bus with sample ...accurate sync enables time stamping of digital recording! However, a complete sync system needs...
Owners Manual
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... etc.) Setup Rough Mix • Build the basic sound of the mix. The following is a step-by the D8B is powered by the Mackie designers makes the D8B painless and intuitive. Dynamic Automation Dynamic automation is bypassed. Fortunately, it possible to instantly reset all automated console settings to a predetermined...moves are divided into a brilliant work of art. Where Do I Start? The Digital 8•Bus is awesome. Snapshot automation refers to most automation systems. The advantage the D8B offers over most other automation systems, you do music. If you've used ...
... etc.) Setup Rough Mix • Build the basic sound of the mix. The following is a step-by the D8B is powered by the Mackie designers makes the D8B painless and intuitive. Dynamic Automation Dynamic automation is bypassed. Fortunately, it possible to instantly reset all automated console settings to a predetermined...moves are divided into a brilliant work of art. Where Do I Start? The Digital 8•Bus is awesome. Snapshot automation refers to most automation systems. The advantage the D8B offers over most other automation systems, you do music. If you've used ...
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... securely connected at all times: 1. Noise/Hum • Check the signal cable between the console and the power amplifier. D8B Manual • Appendices • page 143 No Sound! • Is the signal source... favorite question: Is the POWER switch on the console. Troubleshooting Guide Three Things to Keep in Mind As you become familiar with the Digital 8•Bus, you'll find it helpful to keep these ... If so, refer to it 's because one of these three questions in the Phones/Cue Mix Section). Try turning down the output level on the same AC circuit as you expect it ...
... securely connected at all times: 1. Noise/Hum • Check the signal cable between the console and the power amplifier. D8B Manual • Appendices • page 143 No Sound! • Is the signal source... favorite question: Is the POWER switch on the console. Troubleshooting Guide Three Things to Keep in Mind As you become familiar with the Digital 8•Bus, you'll find it helpful to keep these ... If so, refer to it 's because one of these three questions in the Phones/Cue Mix Section). Try turning down the output level on the same AC circuit as you expect it ...
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...(s 102 Connecting TASCAM (TDIF) Multitrack(s 103 Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMs 130 Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to a BRC and ADATs 126 Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to ADATs Using an Ext 128 Connections for ADAT 99 Console Data ...25 Console Linking ...67 Continuous Controller 25, 93 Control Button ...36...EQ Applications 114 Dynamics EQ ...89 E Edit Menu ...53 Clear Automation 55 Clear Edit History 55 Copy Channel(s) (Ctrl+C 54 Copy Mix To Bus 55 Cut Channel (Ctrl+X 54 Delete Events (DEL 54 Delete Global Time 55 Delete Time ...55 Insert Global Time 55 Insert Time ...
...(s 102 Connecting TASCAM (TDIF) Multitrack(s 103 Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMs 130 Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to a BRC and ADATs 126 Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to ADATs Using an Ext 128 Connections for ADAT 99 Console Data ...25 Console Linking ...67 Continuous Controller 25, 93 Control Button ...36...EQ Applications 114 Dynamics EQ ...89 E Edit Menu ...53 Clear Automation 55 Clear Edit History 55 Copy Channel(s) (Ctrl+C 54 Copy Mix To Bus 55 Cut Channel (Ctrl+X 54 Delete Events (DEL 54 Delete Global Time 55 Delete Time ...55 Insert Global Time 55 Insert Time ...
Setup Guide
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... 1. Even though it looks identical to the connector found on any analog tape machine, mixing console, etc. However, instead of the Digital 8•Bus Mixer (labeled "Sub/Surround Out") Don't worry - to connect any Mackie AIO•8 Analog 8-channel I /O cards. Use the Sub/Surround Out connector for ... 25-pin D-Sub Connector 1/4¨ TRS Connectors You need to Tascam-branded recording and mixing products. Found on the other end. Found on both AIO•8 Cards and rear of the D8B console You'll find one 25-pin connector to (4) male and (4) female XLR-style connectors...
... 1. Even though it looks identical to the connector found on any analog tape machine, mixing console, etc. However, instead of the Digital 8•Bus Mixer (labeled "Sub/Surround Out") Don't worry - to connect any Mackie AIO•8 Analog 8-channel I /O cards. Use the Sub/Surround Out connector for ... 25-pin D-Sub Connector 1/4¨ TRS Connectors You need to Tascam-branded recording and mixing products. Found on the other end. Found on both AIO•8 Cards and rear of the D8B console You'll find one 25-pin connector to (4) male and (4) female XLR-style connectors...