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... • page i 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 Dimensions ...18 Updating Software ...19 Windows-based...
... • page i 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 Dimensions ...18 Updating Software ...19 Windows-based...
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... program sources ° Show Meters In Trim Mode displays the actual signal level in the on Bus Inserts D8B Manual • Preface • page 1 Preface The Mackie Digital 8•Bus is disabled instead of flat-lining • Double-click the channel EQ window to open...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) •...
... program sources ° Show Meters In Trim Mode displays the actual signal level in the on Bus Inserts D8B Manual • Preface • page 1 Preface The Mackie Digital 8•Bus is disabled instead of flat-lining • Double-click the channel EQ window to open...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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...; MADE 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 Power...INSTALLING OR REMOVING CARDS! We assume you place it in a rack, you 've pulled everything out of the unit. Each software revision provides new features and capabilities, updating your investment remains current for the power amplifier/ monitor speaker combo, or some typical ...
...; MADE 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 Power...INSTALLING OR REMOVING CARDS! We assume you place it in a rack, you 've pulled everything out of the unit. Each software revision provides new features and capabilities, updating your investment remains current for the power amplifier/ monitor speaker combo, or some typical ...
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... the upper menu bar) to insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. button or choose "Make a Floppy" from the Mackie website at www.mackie.com. typical boot is #1, #2, and #3. The default "Unzip To" directory is selected, then click the "OK" button in... drive when prompted by the installation software. 13. Ensure that are downloading onto a Windows®-based computer: 1. Updating Software Software upgrades can create problems with the ServicePack2.zip file to the current software revisions and install procedures. Find the D8B section and select "Downloads." When ...
... the upper menu bar) to insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. button or choose "Make a Floppy" from the Mackie website at www.mackie.com. typical boot is #1, #2, and #3. The default "Unzip To" directory is selected, then click the "OK" button in... drive when prompted by the installation software. 13. Ensure that are downloading onto a Windows®-based computer: 1. Updating Software Software upgrades can create problems with the ServicePack2.zip file to the current software revisions and install procedures. Find the D8B section and select "Downloads." When ...
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...floppy disk when prompted and power down the console power supply, then power back on the D8B, you understand the basic concept of the Digital 8•Bus architecture. After updating the plug-ins software on . 13. Note to you. ShrinkWrap will prompt you read the release notes. ...when prompted and place the 3rd floppy disk in the drive when prompted by the installation software. 12. You must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in Chapter 4. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 20 from http://www.aladdinsys.com/ shrinkwrap/...
...floppy disk when prompted and power down the console power supply, then power back on the D8B, you understand the basic concept of the Digital 8•Bus architecture. After updating the plug-ins software on . 13. Note to you. ShrinkWrap will prompt you read the release notes. ...when prompted and place the 3rd floppy disk in the drive when prompted by the installation software. 12. You must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in Chapter 4. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 20 from http://www.aladdinsys.com/ shrinkwrap/...
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... across the desired channels. FADER • Directly mirrors the control surface fader. • Click and hold on the channel input level. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 42 The software functions included herein are definitely in the fader throw region. drag up and down while moving it . • Simply click on more...
... across the desired channels. FADER • Directly mirrors the control surface fader. • Click and hold on the channel input level. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 42 The software functions included herein are definitely in the fader throw region. drag up and down while moving it . • Simply click on more...
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..., dynamics, or fader adjustments. • Select Channel Patch to -the existing channel EQ. A review of -or in the readout windows immediately above the INSERT icons. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 49 Selecting an insert onscreen is helpful at this Pre-DSP insert point. Of course, digital patching induces no extraneous...
..., dynamics, or fader adjustments. • Select Channel Patch to -the existing channel EQ. A review of -or in the readout windows immediately above the INSERT icons. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 49 Selecting an insert onscreen is helpful at this Pre-DSP insert point. Of course, digital patching induces no extraneous...
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...transports to lock together. • Ideally, pre-roll is equal to the sync-lock time for the recording system's transports, so that support the Mackie HUI (Human User Interface). • When HUI Mode is selected, the faders go to unity (U) and the bottom meters next to the faders ...by the time the devices roll past the locate position. Use the HUI button to the MASTERS button on the HUI layer, giving the D8B control over DAW software applications that synchronized playback is selected. Clear Over Loads • Clears the Overload indicators when "Show Peak Holds" is a reality by...
...transports to lock together. • Ideally, pre-roll is equal to the sync-lock time for the recording system's transports, so that support the Mackie HUI (Human User Interface). • When HUI Mode is selected, the faders go to unity (U) and the bottom meters next to the faders ...by the time the devices roll past the locate position. Use the HUI button to the MASTERS button on the HUI layer, giving the D8B control over DAW software applications that synchronized playback is selected. Clear Over Loads • Clears the Overload indicators when "Show Peak Holds" is a reality by...
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You can also press the HELP button in the Fat Channel section on the console, or Alt+H on -screen help window. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 65 Click on the chapter titles to open the on the keyboard to bring up the associated Help files. Help (.... Use the Back and Forward buttons to move to the next page or to open the Help window. About This window displays the OS version, software authors, artist, etc. Let's take a quick look at each menu item. The Windows Menu Contains: • About • Help (Alt+H) • Hot Keys • Close...
You can also press the HELP button in the Fat Channel section on the console, or Alt+H on -screen help window. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 65 Click on the chapter titles to open the on the keyboard to bring up the associated Help files. Help (.... Use the Back and Forward buttons to move to the next page or to open the Help window. About This window displays the OS version, software authors, artist, etc. Let's take a quick look at each menu item. The Windows Menu Contains: • About • Help (Alt+H) • Hot Keys • Close...
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...(9Nh) message. See Note below. 1. Erase UFX Memory... When you update the plug-ins software on -screen instructions for a switch message type, in the UFX cards that you to reboot the D8B after they are installed in the Parameter column. • Parameter: Available choices follow either the ... sorting mechanism for the MIDI Routes. If a map is currently in place, it may be necessary to upgrade the UFX cards to the newest software. Select "Erase UFX Memory...". 2. Follow the on . The selection paradigm is the same for downloading the UDOS package to the UFX cards. ...
...(9Nh) message. See Note below. 1. Erase UFX Memory... When you update the plug-ins software on -screen instructions for a switch message type, in the UFX cards that you to reboot the D8B after they are installed in the Parameter column. • Parameter: Available choices follow either the ... sorting mechanism for the MIDI Routes. If a map is currently in place, it may be necessary to upgrade the UFX cards to the newest software. Select "Erase UFX Memory...". 2. Follow the on . The selection paradigm is the same for downloading the UDOS package to the UFX cards. ...
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.... Let's consider a common computer-based setup utilizing: • A combination digital audio/MIDI software package • A MIDI interface • A digital audio interface with lightpipe audio connections Cabling and Hookup 1. Everything else in the Apogee Clock pull-down establishes the D8B as the master. Likewise, connect the lightpipe output from the digital audio interface...
.... Let's consider a common computer-based setup utilizing: • A combination digital audio/MIDI software package • A MIDI interface • A digital audio interface with lightpipe audio connections Cabling and Hookup 1. Everything else in the Apogee Clock pull-down establishes the D8B as the master. Likewise, connect the lightpipe output from the digital audio interface...
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... PARALLEL MIDI OUT CONSOLE DATA KEYBOARD MOUSE DATA AND SYNCHRONIZATION I /O TALKBACK R MASTER OUT MACKIE DESIGNS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI Interface Software-based Digital Audio Workstation INPUT COMPUTER 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT BANK A TDIF ADAT OPTICAL ...CR MAIN 2 TRACK IN B STUDIO OUT LR LR LR L CR NEAR FIELD LR 2 TRACK IN C LR PUNCH I /O CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE...
... PARALLEL MIDI OUT CONSOLE DATA KEYBOARD MOUSE DATA AND SYNCHRONIZATION I /O TALKBACK R MASTER OUT MACKIE DESIGNS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI Interface Software-based Digital Audio Workstation INPUT COMPUTER 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT BANK A TDIF ADAT OPTICAL ...CR MAIN 2 TRACK IN B STUDIO OUT LR LR LR L CR NEAR FIELD LR 2 TRACK IN C LR PUNCH I /O CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE...
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... 7 AUX 6 AUX 5 AUX 4 AUX 3 AUX 2 AUX 1 M-1400i amps and C300s as stage monitors Antares Autotune™ (can also be purchased as a software plug-in to run on the Mackie UFX card) D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 135 Connecting the Digital 8•Bus for Live Sound/Live Recording Separate Stereo Mix for Finicky...
... 7 AUX 6 AUX 5 AUX 4 AUX 3 AUX 2 AUX 1 M-1400i amps and C300s as stage monitors Antares Autotune™ (can also be purchased as a software plug-in to run on the Mackie UFX card) D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 135 Connecting the Digital 8•Bus for Live Sound/Live Recording Separate Stereo Mix for Finicky...
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... do music. Each of this manual. The power and flexibility offered by Mackie's Real Time OS™ automation software. Automation is its mind-boggling ability to most automation systems. The advantage the D8B offers over most other automation systems, you 've used other automation systems ... Automation moves are a few exceptions-some obvious and some not so obvious. Dynamic Automation Dynamic automation is a step-by the Mackie designers makes the D8B painless and intuitive. Where Do I Start? provides an easy way to store on -screen Locator window. Each new automation pass...
... do music. Each of this manual. The power and flexibility offered by Mackie's Real Time OS™ automation software. Automation is its mind-boggling ability to most automation systems. The advantage the D8B offers over most other automation systems, you 've used other automation systems ... Automation moves are a few exceptions-some obvious and some not so obvious. Dynamic Automation Dynamic automation is a step-by the Mackie designers makes the D8B painless and intuitive. Where Do I Start? provides an easy way to store on -screen Locator window. Each new automation pass...
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...vocal effects, and vocal utilities. Output Mode Note: The Digital 8•Bus ships with either Harmony or Pitch Correct mode. To authorize the IVL software plug-in . One effects block is muted for reverb. Pitch Correct: This button puts the IVL Vocal Studio into pitch correct mode, allowing ...recognition: IVL does more than just take a note and shift its assigned aux send and D8B Manual • Appendices • page 144 Then you can download the Mackie Effects plug-in to one MFX (Mackie Effects) card installed. The input to a second aux send, is used for another 10 ...
...vocal effects, and vocal utilities. Output Mode Note: The Digital 8•Bus ships with either Harmony or Pitch Correct mode. To authorize the IVL software plug-in . One effects block is muted for reverb. Pitch Correct: This button puts the IVL Vocal Studio into pitch correct mode, allowing ...recognition: IVL does more than just take a note and shift its assigned aux send and D8B Manual • Appendices • page 144 Then you can download the Mackie Effects plug-in to one MFX (Mackie Effects) card installed. The input to a second aux send, is used for another 10 ...
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..., 75, 88, 90 Unlink (Ctrl+U) ...59 Unlock Procedure ...68 ESN (Electronic Serial Number 68 Unlock Code ...68 Unlock Snapshot ...72 Unmute All Events 82 Updating Software 19 Upgrade UFX Cards 94 UPS ...6 Use Nine Pin Control 62 Use Pre-Roll ...62, 69 Use PreRoll ...78 Use Write Ready 69, 78 Using... Level to Tape ...30 Master Meters ...31 Talkback Mic ...31 Vacuum Fluorescent Display 7 VFD ...7, 32 Video Monitor ...6 Video Port ...6 Virtual Group ...38 Voice Muting ...144 D8B Manual • Appendices • page 189
..., 75, 88, 90 Unlink (Ctrl+U) ...59 Unlock Procedure ...68 ESN (Electronic Serial Number 68 Unlock Code ...68 Unlock Snapshot ...72 Unmute All Events 82 Updating Software 19 Upgrade UFX Cards 94 UPS ...6 Use Nine Pin Control 62 Use Pre-Roll ...62, 69 Use PreRoll ...78 Use Write Ready 69, 78 Using... Level to Tape ...30 Master Meters ...31 Talkback Mic ...31 Vacuum Fluorescent Display 7 VFD ...7, 32 Video Monitor ...6 Video Port ...6 Virtual Group ...38 Voice Muting ...144 D8B Manual • Appendices • page 189
Setup Guide
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VDLZ8PBRO DIGITALRECORDING/ TRACKING SET UP USB or Serial connection MIDI IN/OUT (Rear of D8B Remote CPU) Computer w/ Sequencing Software HDR24/96 Sync (Slave) SMPTE 75Ω TERM Term = In WORD CLOCK IN WORD CLOCK OUT SYNC MIDI Sync Interface HDR24/96... 2 TRACK A PHNS 1 PHNS 2 2 TRACK B STUDIO OUT 2 TRACK C PNCH I/O TLKBK SYNC CARD WORD CLOCK IN WORD CLOCK OUT Apogee® Clock Card D8B (Master) APOGEE APOGEE APOGEE DIGITAL I/O DIGITAL I/O DIGITAL I/O HR824s Studio Monitors ADAT OPTICAL IN OUT ADAT OPTICAL IN OUT ADAT OPTICAL IN OUT Optional DIO•...
SET IT UP, AND GO! VDLZ8PBRO DIGITALRECORDING/ TRACKING SET UP USB or Serial connection MIDI IN/OUT (Rear of D8B Remote CPU) Computer w/ Sequencing Software HDR24/96 Sync (Slave) SMPTE 75Ω TERM Term = In WORD CLOCK IN WORD CLOCK OUT SYNC MIDI Sync Interface HDR24/96... 2 TRACK A PHNS 1 PHNS 2 2 TRACK B STUDIO OUT 2 TRACK C PNCH I/O TLKBK SYNC CARD WORD CLOCK IN WORD CLOCK OUT Apogee® Clock Card D8B (Master) APOGEE APOGEE APOGEE DIGITAL I/O DIGITAL I/O DIGITAL I/O HR824s Studio Monitors ADAT OPTICAL IN OUT ADAT OPTICAL IN OUT ADAT OPTICAL IN OUT Optional DIO•...
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D8B LIVE MIX AND RECORD PT 2 Contuinued from previous page Guitar Bass Guitar 1604-VLZ PRO Processors internal digital return internal digital send Lead Vocals Backup ... 10 AUX 9 AUX 8 AUX 7 AUX 6 AUX 5 AUX 4 AUX 3 AUX 2 AUX 1 M-1400i amps and C300s as stage monitors Antares Autotune™ (can also be purchased as a software plug-in to run on the Mackie UFX card) Separate Stereo Mix for Finicky Keyboard Player (SRM450 Active Monitors) SRM450 active stage monitors
D8B LIVE MIX AND RECORD PT 2 Contuinued from previous page Guitar Bass Guitar 1604-VLZ PRO Processors internal digital return internal digital send Lead Vocals Backup ... 10 AUX 9 AUX 8 AUX 7 AUX 6 AUX 5 AUX 4 AUX 3 AUX 2 AUX 1 M-1400i amps and C300s as stage monitors Antares Autotune™ (can also be purchased as a software plug-in to run on the Mackie UFX card) Separate Stereo Mix for Finicky Keyboard Player (SRM450 Active Monitors) SRM450 active stage monitors
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... INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT Internal Digital Audio Signal Path (MFX Digital EFX Card with IVL Vocal Studio software) FX Card 1 To FX Return 1 and 2 (Fader Bank 3) To FX Return 3 and 4 (Fader Bank 3) AUX 12 AUX 11 AUX 10 AUX 9 AUX 8 AUX 7 AUX 6 AUX...
... INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT Internal Digital Audio Signal Path (MFX Digital EFX Card with IVL Vocal Studio software) FX Card 1 To FX Return 1 and 2 (Fader Bank 3) To FX Return 3 and 4 (Fader Bank 3) AUX 12 AUX 11 AUX 10 AUX 9 AUX 8 AUX 7 AUX 6 AUX...