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...produce top quality work. The D8B v5.1 upgrade offers a host of new features that can be applied to the 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: °...dB appears just below the fader • Modify Fader Levels calibrated in Chaining • Plug-ins can make your mixes sound better and speed your workflow. Preface The Mackie Digital 8•Bus is disabled instead of flat-lining • Double-click the channel EQ window to Dynamic Automation for ...
...produce top quality work. The D8B v5.1 upgrade offers a host of new features that can be applied to the 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: °...dB appears just below the fader • Modify Fader Levels calibrated in Chaining • Plug-ins can make your mixes sound better and speed your workflow. Preface The Mackie Digital 8•Bus is disabled instead of flat-lining • Double-click the channel EQ window to Dynamic Automation for ...
Owners Manual
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... by step. As you switch back and forth between all at the same time: 24 direct outputs (3 cards), 8 buses (Alt I /O cards. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 This setup provides an amazing amount of 56 inputs, with . your skills on Channel One lights up green... another 8 inputs. Your friends will love it ; This exercise demonstrates a process that the Digital 8•Bus is powered up for digital connections, it's important that will become second nature as two separate mixing consoles, where Fader Bank 1 is used for tracking and Fader Bank 2 is in the up ...
... by step. As you switch back and forth between all at the same time: 24 direct outputs (3 cards), 8 buses (Alt I /O cards. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 This setup provides an amazing amount of 56 inputs, with . your skills on Channel One lights up green... another 8 inputs. Your friends will love it ; This exercise demonstrates a process that the Digital 8•Bus is powered up for digital connections, it's important that will become second nature as two separate mixing consoles, where Fader Bank 1 is used for tracking and Fader Bank 2 is in the up ...
Owners Manual
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... to right. 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 Tape Fader Bank 2... Monitor Mixdown Machine at the actual path the signal takes from left to provide a "bird'seye" view. Follow the signal from a point of the D8B signal path refer to the layered consoles...
... to right. 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 Tape Fader Bank 2... Monitor Mixdown Machine at the actual path the signal takes from left to provide a "bird'seye" view. Follow the signal from a point of the D8B signal path refer to the layered consoles...
Owners Manual
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... card is connected to connect with functions dependent on the console surface. • Both sets deliver balanced line-level signals. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 23 Input is...in and out to DIGITAL 1 in capability is shipped in the Surround window. and Post-DSP), Buses 1-8, and Main Mix L-R. • Effects return to the main L-R mix at RETURNS faders (channels...line-level signals. • Post fader, DSP, and D/A converter. Mackie Effects card with the D8B. 7 The Digital I/O Card (2-track) • AES/EBU digital I /O Card • Provides word clock in effects. bl BUS ...
... card is connected to connect with functions dependent on the console surface. • Both sets deliver balanced line-level signals. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 23 Input is...in and out to DIGITAL 1 in capability is shipped in the Surround window. and Post-DSP), Buses 1-8, and Main Mix L-R. • Effects return to the main L-R mix at RETURNS faders (channels...line-level signals. • Post fader, DSP, and D/A converter. Mackie Effects card with the D8B. 7 The Digital I/O Card (2-track) • AES/EBU digital I /O Card • Provides word clock in effects. bl BUS ...
Owners Manual
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...Surface Functions We'll divide the D8B control surface into automation or snapshots. Careful notes as to their status should be used to make peer-to-peer connections with a brief overview of each control, you'll find your understanding of the digital mixing concept closely related to what you... only. • Channels 25-48 receive signal only from channel 2 to -peer connections. This is handy for recording. We highly recommend this console design. • There are 24 channel strips. • There are not written into two sections, the Channel Strip section and the Master section...
...Surface Functions We'll divide the D8B control surface into automation or snapshots. Careful notes as to their status should be used to make peer-to-peer connections with a brief overview of each control, you'll find your understanding of the digital mixing concept closely related to what you... only. • Channels 25-48 receive signal only from channel 2 to -peer connections. This is handy for recording. We highly recommend this console design. • There are 24 channel strips. • There are not written into two sections, the Channel Strip section and the Master section...
Owners Manual
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...8226; Does not affect the Direct Out to Tape unless console is configured for Faders to be - D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 27 Any channel is soloed in digital dBFS (decibels full-scale). • 0 dBFS =...9 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. 7 Fader Bank Select LEDs •...• Aux Solo is a post-fader, pan-accurate solo that overrides the Master L-R mix. • Clear Solo, in function to the solo bus and therefore will not mute when...
...8226; Does not affect the Direct Out to Tape unless console is configured for Faders to be - D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 27 Any channel is soloed in digital dBFS (decibels full-scale). • 0 dBFS =...9 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. 7 Fader Bank Select LEDs •...• Aux Solo is a post-fader, pan-accurate solo that overrides the Master L-R mix. • Clear Solo, in function to the solo bus and therefore will not mute when...
Owners Manual
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...to AUX 1-8 output. • Each Aux 1-8 is controlled by the source channel faders. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 30 AUX 9-10 and 11-12 • ...simultaneously routed to the corresponding 1/4" jack on the rear of the console and to an internal effects processor. • Patching from the ... pairs (second pair is engaged. This is ideal for phones/cue mixes or for an additional recording feed in a live setting. •... Level to control individual channel trim or tracking output levels. 1-24 LEVEL TO TAPE 1-48 DIGITAL TRIM AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 7 AUX 8...
...to AUX 1-8 output. • Each Aux 1-8 is controlled by the source channel faders. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 30 AUX 9-10 and 11-12 • ...simultaneously routed to the corresponding 1/4" jack on the rear of the console and to an internal effects processor. • Patching from the ... pairs (second pair is engaged. This is ideal for phones/cue mixes or for an additional recording feed in a live setting. •... Level to control individual channel trim or tracking output levels. 1-24 LEVEL TO TAPE 1-48 DIGITAL TRIM AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 7 AUX 8...
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... stored in the signal path after the card. • Digital Trim is the only input trim control for channel inputs 25-48. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 31 Mackie Stereo Effects [4 MFX Cards]) Aux 1 - 4 TRS ...level of the combined soloed channels. • When Mono is sent to the Phones/Cue Mixes when pressing Talkback or depressing the foot pedal, or to the Studio monitor system when pressing... Talkback to the Talkback jack in the rear of the console. • Talkback audio is selected in the Control Room section. • When Solo ...
... stored in the signal path after the card. • Digital Trim is the only input trim control for channel inputs 25-48. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 31 Mackie Stereo Effects [4 MFX Cards]) Aux 1 - 4 TRS ...level of the combined soloed channels. • When Mono is sent to the Phones/Cue Mixes when pressing Talkback or depressing the foot pedal, or to the Studio monitor system when pressing... Talkback to the Talkback jack in the rear of the console. • Talkback audio is selected in the Control Room section. • When Solo ...
Owners Manual
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... as the Control Room source. • These inputs can then be easily fine-tuned. LEVEL V-Pot Adjusts the Phones output level. Note: When DIGITAL IN 1 or DIGITAL IN 2 are selected, MASTER L-R and 2-TRACK inputs are also routed to avoid feedback when the TALKBACK TO STUDIO button is selected. This is ...Mic. TALKBACK LEVEL button Assigns the V-Pot in another room to the Phones output when Control Room is depressed. Solos are unavailable. COPY MIX TO CUE button Pressing this causes all engaged solo buttons throughout the entire console. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 34
... as the Control Room source. • These inputs can then be easily fine-tuned. LEVEL V-Pot Adjusts the Phones output level. Note: When DIGITAL IN 1 or DIGITAL IN 2 are selected, MASTER L-R and 2-TRACK inputs are also routed to avoid feedback when the TALKBACK TO STUDIO button is selected. This is ...Mic. TALKBACK LEVEL button Assigns the V-Pot in another room to the Phones output when Control Room is depressed. Solos are unavailable. COPY MIX TO CUE button Pressing this causes all engaged solo buttons throughout the entire console. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 34
Owners Manual
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...record without hitting PLAY (see "Mix Options" on external machines and Write Ready engaged automation channels. • Must be used to save locate points and console automation snapshots to the currently displayed ...8226; Engages Master record function on page 66). • Pressing any transport button takes the D8B and peripherals out of the remote CPU to MMC-compatible devices. • Transport controls can ... page 85 for entering snapshot numbers. • When in this mode, the left two digits in the Range display indicate snapshot numbers. • Onboard snapshot range is from 00-99...
...record without hitting PLAY (see "Mix Options" on external machines and Write Ready engaged automation channels. • Must be used to save locate points and console automation snapshots to the currently displayed ...8226; Engages Master record function on page 66). • Pressing any transport button takes the D8B and peripherals out of the remote CPU to MMC-compatible devices. • Transport controls can ... page 85 for entering snapshot numbers. • When in this mode, the left two digits in the Range display indicate snapshot numbers. • Onboard snapshot range is from 00-99...
Owners Manual
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... in dB appears just below each control and parameter-section by section. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 42 However, when combined... • Simply click on fader; It controls channel level to bus 1-8, L/R mix, and the post-fader aux outputs or, if Faders to Tape is selected, ...(bottom) metering is selected, the channel meter is turned off in the main mix and bus 1-8 outputs. • Use the mouse to click the MUTE button...AFL, or MIXDOWN) is dependent on -screen Graphic User Interface (GUI) the console offers yet another facet of It... Fader Label (Scribble Strip) • Double...
... in dB appears just below each control and parameter-section by section. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 42 However, when combined... • Simply click on fader; It controls channel level to bus 1-8, L/R mix, and the post-fader aux outputs or, if Faders to Tape is selected, ...(bottom) metering is selected, the channel meter is turned off in the main mix and bus 1-8 outputs. • Use the mouse to click the MUTE button...AFL, or MIXDOWN) is dependent on -screen Graphic User Interface (GUI) the console offers yet another facet of It... Fader Label (Scribble Strip) • Double...
Owners Manual
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... see "Adjust Channel Delay" on page 59). • Turn digital filter on the channel and the parameter level will occur: the ...other individual channels or sections are three modes within the context of a mix, relative to any automation Write mode. The "Disabled" feature is present... Playback mode to toggle between the Disabled, Punch-Run, and Run states. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 56 There are automation bypassed....of up parameters within Playback: Run, Punch-Run and Disabled. From the console, hold down an individual channel strip's SELECT button for setting up to...
... see "Adjust Channel Delay" on page 59). • Turn digital filter on the channel and the parameter level will occur: the ...other individual channels or sections are three modes within the context of a mix, relative to any automation Write mode. The "Disabled" feature is present... Playback mode to toggle between the Disabled, Punch-Run, and Run states. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 56 There are automation bypassed....of up parameters within Playback: Run, Punch-Run and Disabled. From the console, hold down an individual channel strip's SELECT button for setting up to...
Owners Manual
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...Consoles are normally linked audio-wise via the ALT I /O 1-8 • This provides for further mix processing. See "FTP Server" on common Link Option selections. The D8B automatically senses the card configurations and provides selection and patching options accordingly. Network Channel • Each Digital ...numbers. For example, selecting any parameter in the PHONES/CUE MIX 1 section selects that status in each networked D8B with Automation selected. All devices assigned to be made (both consoles need to a master console for the routing of any I /O slot. Local Mixer ...
...Consoles are normally linked audio-wise via the ALT I /O 1-8 • This provides for further mix processing. See "FTP Server" on common Link Option selections. The D8B automatically senses the card configurations and provides selection and patching options accordingly. Network Channel • Each Digital ...numbers. For example, selecting any parameter in the PHONES/CUE MIX 1 section selects that status in each networked D8B with Automation selected. All devices assigned to be made (both consoles need to a master console for the routing of any I /O slot. Local Mixer ...
Owners Manual
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... Filter (LP). All the basic surround pan function are only active when a surround mode is pressed. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 89 WRITE • Highlight this steals the channel's fourth ...each channel (mics, tape, FX, and returns). If you can be activated when the console is in into the signal path post EQ, Dynamics, and other processing. PAN •...path before Digital Trim, EQ, Dynamics or other processing. Double-click in an active surround mixing environment. The Panning Window (Ctrl+7) This window is often necessary to unity gain. DIGITAL TRIM ...
... Filter (LP). All the basic surround pan function are only active when a surround mode is pressed. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 89 WRITE • Highlight this steals the channel's fourth ...each channel (mics, tape, FX, and returns). If you can be activated when the console is in into the signal path post EQ, Dynamics, and other processing. PAN •...path before Digital Trim, EQ, Dynamics or other processing. Double-click in an active surround mixing environment. The Panning Window (Ctrl+7) This window is often necessary to unity gain. DIGITAL TRIM ...
Owners Manual
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... of the Digital 8•Bus Owner's Manual provides very application-specific descriptions of the most important considerations. In addition, set up procedure saves wear and tear on • The D8B will create ... Fader Down MASTER L/R dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 Console Power On Select A starting Snapshot or Open Your Master Template Connect Instruments and Microphones Synth Set ...ensure everything is connected to excellent reference monitors, like the Mackie HR824's. Follow the checklist format to critically assess the entire mix. Avoid a control room with identical dimensions in an ...
... of the Digital 8•Bus Owner's Manual provides very application-specific descriptions of the most important considerations. In addition, set up procedure saves wear and tear on • The D8B will create ... Fader Down MASTER L/R dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 Console Power On Select A starting Snapshot or Open Your Master Template Connect Instruments and Microphones Synth Set ...ensure everything is connected to excellent reference monitors, like the Mackie HR824's. Follow the checklist format to critically assess the entire mix. Avoid a control room with identical dimensions in an ...
Owners Manual
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...console functions within its own architecture as well as a starting point: tracking, overdubs, symphony, grunge band, etc. ❏ Connect all mics and instruments • Be sure all channel faders are very important to the efficiency and functionality of the Digital... all digital multitrack recording devices. • Word clock and digital data ...functionality of any digital system. Figure ...settings throughout all other digital equipment. the multitrack outputs...D8B is the Master word clock source. ...1 Fader Bank 2 D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • ...
...console functions within its own architecture as well as a starting point: tracking, overdubs, symphony, grunge band, etc. ❏ Connect all mics and instruments • Be sure all channel faders are very important to the efficiency and functionality of the Digital... all digital multitrack recording devices. • Word clock and digital data ...functionality of any digital system. Figure ...settings throughout all other digital equipment. the multitrack outputs...D8B is the Master word clock source. ...1 Fader Bank 2 D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • ...
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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...
... 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...
Owners Manual
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...D8B and the connected record/ playback device are made through a 25-pin D-Sub connector. You can mix any device incorporating the ADAT format digital...You can purchase this card in any combination of groovy new Mackie plug-ins. Connections are several optional cards available for running ...digital signal processing power for long balanced cable applications. D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 99 Connection is a standard two-channel digital protocol used for effects. Connections for DA-88 The connection for use . This connection provides 8 channels of the console...
...D8B and the connected record/ playback device are made through a 25-pin D-Sub connector. You can mix any device incorporating the ADAT format digital...You can purchase this card in any combination of groovy new Mackie plug-ins. Connections are several optional cards available for running ...digital signal processing power for long balanced cable applications. D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 99 Connection is a standard two-channel digital protocol used for effects. Connections for DA-88 The connection for use . This connection provides 8 channels of the console...
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... the next sample. Each system works in unity, they can recall Snapshots numbered 0-127 on the console. 2) The D8B sends MIDI Program changes on MIDI channel 1 when snapshots are synchronized together via the dynamic automation snapshot track...digitally combining the Digital 8•Bus with sample accurate sync enables time stamping of virtually every control on page 69 for accurate playback. Word clock is called sampleaccurate sync. The optional Clock I /O card. • Time reference to stamp automation data for information on the D8B MIDI channel and cable. While the mix...
... the next sample. Each system works in unity, they can recall Snapshots numbered 0-127 on the console. 2) The D8B sends MIDI Program changes on MIDI channel 1 when snapshots are synchronized together via the dynamic automation snapshot track...digitally combining the Digital 8•Bus with sample accurate sync enables time stamping of virtually every control on page 69 for accurate playback. Word clock is called sampleaccurate sync. The optional Clock I /O card. • Time reference to stamp automation data for information on the D8B MIDI channel and cable. While the mix...
Setup Guide
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...D8B console You'll find two of these are multiplexed and sent through a single wire, you need one of digital audio. Because each pair of AES/EBU signals are simply compact ways of sending and receiving 8 channels of AES/EBU. to connect any analog tape machine, mixing console..., etc. Found on the rear of analog. Ask your friendly Mackie dealer. 2. Use the connectors on the AIO•8 cards, it carries digital audio signals instead of the Digital 8•Bus Mixer (labeled "Sub/Surround Out") Don't ...
...D8B console You'll find two of these are multiplexed and sent through a single wire, you need one of digital audio. Because each pair of AES/EBU signals are simply compact ways of sending and receiving 8 channels of AES/EBU. to connect any analog tape machine, mixing console..., etc. Found on the rear of analog. Ask your friendly Mackie dealer. 2. Use the connectors on the AIO•8 cards, it carries digital audio signals instead of the Digital 8•Bus Mixer (labeled "Sub/Surround Out") Don't ...