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...that is operated. 2. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is permissible to remove the outer cover on this operating manual. These limits are designed to rain; Retain Instructions - All operating and other devices which case the user will be followed. 4. A ...openings. 7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. for future reference. 3. For example, the Component should be taken so that objects do not expose this Mackie product beyond those means described in which produce heat. The Component should not be moved with its chassis damaged. 12. Quick stops,...
...that is operated. 2. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is permissible to remove the outer cover on this operating manual. These limits are designed to rain; Retain Instructions - All operating and other devices which case the user will be followed. 4. A ...openings. 7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. for future reference. 3. For example, the Component should be taken so that objects do not expose this Mackie product beyond those means described in which produce heat. The Component should not be moved with its chassis damaged. 12. Quick stops,...
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Table of Contents Preface ...1 Chapter 1: Getting Ready 3 Introduction ...4 About This Manual ...4 Let's Get It Working ...4 Hooking Stuff Up ...4 A New Way of Thinking: Four Consoles in One 7 Fader Bank Selection...8 Let's Get Some Sound ...30 Figure 2-1 Aux Sends 1-8 (Default - Mackie Stereo Effects [4 MFX Cards 31 Fat Channel Section...32 Studio/Solo Section ...33 Phones/Cue Mix Section ...34 D8B Manual • Table of These Concepts ...12 Figure 1-5 Signal-Flow Diagram ...13 Figure 1-6 D8B Block Diagram ...14 Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram ...16 Specifications ...17 Physical ...
Table of Contents Preface ...1 Chapter 1: Getting Ready 3 Introduction ...4 About This Manual ...4 Let's Get It Working ...4 Hooking Stuff Up ...4 A New Way of Thinking: Four Consoles in One 7 Fader Bank Selection...8 Let's Get Some Sound ...30 Figure 2-1 Aux Sends 1-8 (Default - Mackie Stereo Effects [4 MFX Cards 31 Fat Channel Section...32 Studio/Solo Section ...33 Phones/Cue Mix Section ...34 D8B Manual • Table of These Concepts ...12 Figure 1-5 Signal-Flow Diagram ...13 Figure 1-6 D8B Block Diagram ...14 Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram ...16 Specifications ...17 Physical ...
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...+9) ...90 Track Sheet (Ctrl+T) ...92 The History List Window (Ctrl+H)...92 The MIDI Map Window (Ctrl + -) ...93 Erase UFX Memory...94 Upgrade UFX Cards...94 D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page ii
...+9) ...90 Track Sheet (Ctrl+T) ...92 The History List Window (Ctrl+H)...92 The MIDI Map Window (Ctrl + -) ...93 Erase UFX Memory...94 Upgrade UFX Cards...94 D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page ii
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...;Bus to a BRC and ADATs 126 Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to ADATs Using an External Sync Box 128 Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMs 130 Digital Audio Workstation Setup ...132 Live Sound/Live Recording Setup ...134 Post-Production Setup ...136 Bouncing/Summing... D: Shortcuts...160 Appendix E: MIDI Implementation Guide ...163 Appendix F: HUI Mode ...164 Appendix G: Compatible Cables ...180 Colophon ...191 Index ...182 D8B Manual • Table of I/O Cards ...101 Checklist for Multitrack Recording 97 Setup Window ...97 Installation and Connection of Optional I/O and Effects Cards 99...
...;Bus to a BRC and ADATs 126 Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to ADATs Using an External Sync Box 128 Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMs 130 Digital Audio Workstation Setup ...132 Live Sound/Live Recording Setup ...134 Post-Production Setup ...136 Bouncing/Summing... D: Shortcuts...160 Appendix E: MIDI Implementation Guide ...163 Appendix F: HUI Mode ...164 Appendix G: Compatible Cables ...180 Colophon ...191 Index ...182 D8B Manual • Table of I/O Cards ...101 Checklist for Multitrack Recording 97 Setup Window ...97 Installation and Connection of Optional I/O and Effects Cards 99...
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... host of Plug-in Source and Destination • Plug-in dB • Vertical channel linking • Individual Aux Send mutes on Bus Inserts D8B Manual • Preface • page 1 WHAT'S NEW WITH v5.1 • Great new overview screen graphics improve viewing and productivity • HTML ...on-screen Help to quickly answer questions about D8B features and functions • HUI Mode allows the D8B to operate as a HUI control surface with DAW software applications that support the Mackie HUI (i.e., Pro Tools, DP3, Nuendo, Cubase SX, Soundscape, Logic 6)...
... host of Plug-in Source and Destination • Plug-in dB • Vertical channel linking • Individual Aux Send mutes on Bus Inserts D8B Manual • Preface • page 1 WHAT'S NEW WITH v5.1 • Great new overview screen graphics improve viewing and productivity • HTML ...on-screen Help to quickly answer questions about D8B features and functions • HUI Mode allows the D8B to operate as a HUI control surface with DAW software applications that support the Mackie HUI (i.e., Pro Tools, DP3, Nuendo, Cubase SX, Soundscape, Logic 6)...
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... they are updating from version 3.0 to the v5.1 OS, when you open a session that was appropriate to skip version 4 altogether and jump up to v5.1. D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 • Enhanced Surround Sound features: ° Surround Sound Setup window ° Surround Sound Monitor Level control in the Surround window °...
... they are updating from version 3.0 to the v5.1 OS, when you open a session that was appropriate to skip version 4 altogether and jump up to v5.1. D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 • Enhanced Surround Sound features: ° Surround Sound Setup window ° Surround Sound Monitor Level control in the Surround window °...
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... IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • AUX 3 LINE IN LINE IN INSERT INSERT AUX 2 AUX 1 PATENTS PENDING DC...COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • Multi-Sync Video Monitor PC-Compatible Keyboard PS/2 Mouse D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 4 Rotate the outer sleeve of ...
... IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • AUX 3 LINE IN LINE IN INSERT INSERT AUX 2 AUX 1 PATENTS PENDING DC...COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • Multi-Sync Video Monitor PC-Compatible Keyboard PS/2 Mouse D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 4 Rotate the outer sleeve of ...
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...USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • 2. These connections are finger tight. 3. CONSOLE DATA PARALLEL KEYBOARD MOUSE CONCEIVED... AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 5 Rotate the thumbscrews on the Remote CPU is off. ...
...USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • 2. These connections are finger tight. 3. CONSOLE DATA PARALLEL KEYBOARD MOUSE CONCEIVED... AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 5 Rotate the thumbscrews on the Remote CPU is off. ...
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... into the VIDEO port on the back of the power amplifier using a 17-inch or larger monitor for best results. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 6 Non-powered Monitors Connect from D8B outputs to power amp using line cable, then from CR NEARFIELD or CR MAIN to the output of the Digital 8•...
... into the VIDEO port on the back of the power amplifier using a 17-inch or larger monitor for best results. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 6 Non-powered Monitors Connect from D8B outputs to power amp using line cable, then from CR NEARFIELD or CR MAIN to the output of the Digital 8•...
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... of the Remote CPU, then turn on . 2. Use of a computer monitor provides onscreen control of controls, referred to load the Mackie Real Time OS (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR)...AFLCXThFRRaaeendttnuueerrrlnnsB114a--9n81-6k723 MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT MBuVIDsirIt1FCu-8aaoldnMGteraroroslBltueearprsnssk11-48-8 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 7 A fifth fader bank, HUI mode, is turned all times. Verify that you access four ...
... of the Remote CPU, then turn on . 2. Use of a computer monitor provides onscreen control of controls, referred to load the Mackie Real Time OS (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR)...AFLCXThFRRaaeendttnuueerrrlnnsB114a--9n81-6k723 MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT MBuVIDsirIt1FCu-8aaoldnMGteraroroslBltueearprsnssk11-48-8 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 7 A fifth fader bank, HUI mode, is turned all times. Verify that you access four ...
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...recording (generally up to the monitor system(s) and be sure they're powered up first. however, at first make a conscious effort to the D8B for is connected to 24 tracks). This exercise demonstrates a process that Fader Bank 1 (MIC/LINE) is used to selecting the fader bank ...of following the signal from the source to 46 outputs, all four fader banks, the faders will be mildly amused. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 Note: Although the D8B is perfectly set up for 24-track recording, it up position for digital connections, it ; Details 1. your spouse ...
...recording (generally up to the monitor system(s) and be sure they're powered up first. however, at first make a conscious effort to the D8B for is connected to 24 tracks). This exercise demonstrates a process that Fader Bank 1 (MIC/LINE) is used to selecting the fader bank ...of following the signal from the source to 46 outputs, all four fader banks, the faders will be mildly amused. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 Note: Although the D8B is perfectly set up for 24-track recording, it up position for digital connections, it ; Details 1. your spouse ...
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... only controls that are necessary. CONTROL ROOM 2 TRACK A DIGITAL IN 1 2 TRACK B DIGITAL IN 2 2 TRACK C MASTER L-R MONO OR NEAR FIELD MAIN SPEAKERS SPEAKER LEVEL DIM TALKBACK D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 9 FAST TRACK Power On Speakers On and Connected to Hear 5. Assigning this graphic map to quickly complete a signal path using a microphone...
... only controls that are necessary. CONTROL ROOM 2 TRACK A DIGITAL IN 1 2 TRACK B DIGITAL IN 2 2 TRACK C MASTER L-R MONO OR NEAR FIELD MAIN SPEAKERS SPEAKER LEVEL DIM TALKBACK D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 9 FAST TRACK Power On Speakers On and Connected to Hear 5. Assigning this graphic map to quickly complete a signal path using a microphone...
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... new console. Figure 1-2 demonstrates a simple connection scheme utilizing a microphone that's routed though the D8B to your monitor system connection-that follow provide a simple and accurate mental image of the D8B concept: sound source into the MIC/LINE bank, then routed to the multitrack, then back into...10 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 60 60 ASSIGNMENT ASSIGN ASSIGN BUS 7 ASSIGN L-R ASSIGN BUS 2 BUS 8 ASSIGN ROUTE TO TAPE D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 10 Anything you hear sound. Turn the MASTER L/R fader up to unity. 11. Figure 1-3 demonstrates a tracking ...
... new console. Figure 1-2 demonstrates a simple connection scheme utilizing a microphone that's routed though the D8B to your monitor system connection-that follow provide a simple and accurate mental image of the D8B concept: sound source into the MIC/LINE bank, then routed to the multitrack, then back into...10 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 60 60 ASSIGNMENT ASSIGN ASSIGN BUS 7 ASSIGN L-R ASSIGN BUS 2 BUS 8 ASSIGN ROUTE TO TAPE D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 10 Anything you hear sound. Turn the MASTER L/R fader up to unity. 11. Figure 1-3 demonstrates a tracking ...
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...complexity. FAST TRACK Channel 1-24 Mic/Line In Monitor Outs to Speakers Channels 1-24 Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Figure 1-3 Setting Up to L/R Mix D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 11 FAST TRACK Channel 1-24 Mic/Line In Multitrack Tape or Bus Outs to Multitrack Inputs From Tape to ... Mixer Fader Bank 1 Channels 25-48 Tape Returns Fader Bank 2 Channel Assignments Routed to Track The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B tracking procedure. Once levels to tape are set, using the Channel Trim controls, it's typically best to monitor the mix from the TAPE ...
...complexity. FAST TRACK Channel 1-24 Mic/Line In Monitor Outs to Speakers Channels 1-24 Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Figure 1-3 Setting Up to L/R Mix D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 11 FAST TRACK Channel 1-24 Mic/Line In Multitrack Tape or Bus Outs to Multitrack Inputs From Tape to ... Mixer Fader Bank 1 Channels 25-48 Tape Returns Fader Bank 2 Channel Assignments Routed to Track The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B tracking procedure. Once levels to tape are set, using the Channel Trim controls, it's typically best to monitor the mix from the TAPE ...
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...The Channel Select Display, next to a chosen destination. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12 The signal flow diagram in Figure 1-5 (on the next page) looks more detailed block diagram of the...Fader Bank is required in the Fat Channel, verify that point until it 's easy to forget to right. Keep Close Track of how the D8B functions. At first it finally converts back to Figure 1-6. However, once you intend to the layered consoles, maneuvering throughout the entire console will ...
...The Channel Select Display, next to a chosen destination. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12 The signal flow diagram in Figure 1-5 (on the next page) looks more detailed block diagram of the...Fader Bank is required in the Fat Channel, verify that point until it 's easy to forget to right. Keep Close Track of how the D8B functions. At first it finally converts back to Figure 1-6. However, once you intend to the layered consoles, maneuvering throughout the entire console will ...
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.... AUX 9-10 PAN AUX 11-12 PAN MASTER PAN SOLO 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 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 13 Figure 1-5 Signal-Flow Diagram Simply begin at the far left star and follow the route the signal must take to...
.... AUX 9-10 PAN AUX 11-12 PAN MASTER PAN SOLO 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 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 13 Figure 1-5 Signal-Flow Diagram Simply begin at the far left star and follow the route the signal must take to...
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B, C, D cards) ALT I/O CARD 65-72 (optional) A to D Analog 8 channel TAPE CARD (optional) FX card A. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14 inputs 49-52 DELAY DIG. TRIM PHASE GATE COMP HI PASS EQ TO BUS 1-8 L/R MAIN INSERTS CH PRE/POST DSP ... D Analog 8 channel TAPE CARD (optional) FROM TAPE 41 (through 48) A to D TDIF/ADAT 8 channel format (optional) AES/EBU & S/PDIF STEREO INPUT TO CONTROL ROOM SELECT "Mackie Digital 8•Bus Block Diagram 2 / 28 / 2003" METER DIRECT ASSIGN TO TAPE OUT PFL SOLO MUTE PAN FADER PRE/ POST AUX 1-8 AUX LEVEL AUX PAN...
B, C, D cards) ALT I/O CARD 65-72 (optional) A to D Analog 8 channel TAPE CARD (optional) FX card A. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14 inputs 49-52 DELAY DIG. TRIM PHASE GATE COMP HI PASS EQ TO BUS 1-8 L/R MAIN INSERTS CH PRE/POST DSP ... D Analog 8 channel TAPE CARD (optional) FROM TAPE 41 (through 48) A to D TDIF/ADAT 8 channel format (optional) AES/EBU & S/PDIF STEREO INPUT TO CONTROL ROOM SELECT "Mackie Digital 8•Bus Block Diagram 2 / 28 / 2003" METER DIRECT ASSIGN TO TAPE OUT PFL SOLO MUTE PAN FADER PRE/ POST AUX 1-8 AUX LEVEL AUX PAN...
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... MIXDOWN SOLO SENDS ONLY SOLOED CHANNELS TO MAIN L/R BUS MAIN INSERT R (L) MASTER FADER MIXDOWN PFL SOLO PFL/AFL/MIXDOWN AFL SOLO LEVEL AUX SOLO 9 (10) D / A D / A D8B OUTPUT SECTION X2 LEFT AND (RIGHT) AUX 9/10 MASTER AUX SOLO 11 (12) AUX 11/12 MASTER D / A D / A D / A TO SOLO BUS PHONES SELECT CTRL RM PH... 8) AUX 1 (of 8) MASTER LEVEL AUX TAP FROM BUS 1-8 L/R MAIN INSERTS CH PRE/POST DSP INSERT PLUG-IN D / A TAPE 17-24 FX CARDS ALT I/0 AUX 1 - AUX 8 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 15
... MIXDOWN SOLO SENDS ONLY SOLOED CHANNELS TO MAIN L/R BUS MAIN INSERT R (L) MASTER FADER MIXDOWN PFL SOLO PFL/AFL/MIXDOWN AFL SOLO LEVEL AUX SOLO 9 (10) D / A D / A D8B OUTPUT SECTION X2 LEFT AND (RIGHT) AUX 9/10 MASTER AUX SOLO 11 (12) AUX 11/12 MASTER D / A D / A D / A TO SOLO BUS PHONES SELECT CTRL RM PH... 8) AUX 1 (of 8) MASTER LEVEL AUX TAP FROM BUS 1-8 L/R MAIN INSERTS CH PRE/POST DSP INSERT PLUG-IN D / A TAPE 17-24 FX CARDS ALT I/0 AUX 1 - AUX 8 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 15
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Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 16 line in 1-12 +22 dBu max input 20 dB loss +2 ...15 dB level up +10 dB 0 digital trim compressor gain dn -15 dB pan cntr -3 dB 4 band EQ channel fader pan Mackie Effects gain up +12 dB 0 gain dn -12 dB EQ Aux send +22 dBu max out level up +10 0 0 0...22 dBu max out 0 Max Level @ Unity gain 20 dB gain Inputs 25-48, Returns 1-8, 2 Trk A-C +22 dBu max input 0 Mackie Designs Digital 8•Bus Gain Structure Diagram 5/15/01 aux pan cntr -3 dB mix Bus 1-8 Studio Out +22 dBu max out Phones 1&2 level...
Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 16 line in 1-12 +22 dBu max input 20 dB loss +2 ...15 dB level up +10 dB 0 digital trim compressor gain dn -15 dB pan cntr -3 dB 4 band EQ channel fader pan Mackie Effects gain up +12 dB 0 gain dn -12 dB EQ Aux send +22 dBu max out level up +10 0 0 0...22 dBu max out 0 Max Level @ Unity gain 20 dB gain Inputs 25-48, Returns 1-8, 2 Trk A-C +22 dBu max input 0 Mackie Designs Digital 8•Bus Gain Structure Diagram 5/15/01 aux pan cntr -3 dB mix Bus 1-8 Studio Out +22 dBu max out Phones 1&2 level...