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... Window (Ctrl+8) ...90 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+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
... Window (Ctrl+8) ...90 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+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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... second and third disk image files. 9. We recommend that you must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in the upper menu bar) to upgrade the UFX cards that are installed in the D8B (see a "WinImage™ Self Extractor" dialog box. 6. Place the 2nd floppy disk...Install 1.exe, and you may need to download the DiskCopy utility from the Mackie website at www.mackie.com. Ensure that the "Writing On Floppy" check box is set to C:\. They have the updated D8B operating system installed. 16. Note: Repeat the above procedure with your PC. ...
... second and third disk image files. 9. We recommend that you must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in the upper menu bar) to upgrade the UFX cards that are installed in the D8B (see a "WinImage™ Self Extractor" dialog box. 6. Place the 2nd floppy disk...Install 1.exe, and you may need to download the DiskCopy utility from the Mackie website at www.mackie.com. Ensure that the "Writing On Floppy" check box is set to C:\. They have the updated D8B operating system installed. 16. Note: Repeat the above procedure with your PC. ...
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... info about this upgrade. After updating the plug-ins software on . 13. Launch ShrinkWrap. 4. Select "Write Image back to upgrade the UFX cards that you'll probably need to use Aladdin Systems' ShrinkWrap program available for purchase and trial download from the Image menu (command-B). 5. ShrinkWrap...3rd floppy disk when prompted and power down the console power supply, then power back on the D8B, you read the release notes. You must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in the upper menu bar) to Disk..." 11. Make sure you must...
... info about this upgrade. After updating the plug-ins software on . 13. Launch ShrinkWrap. 4. Select "Write Image back to upgrade the UFX cards that you'll probably need to use Aladdin Systems' ShrinkWrap program available for purchase and trial download from the Image menu (command-B). 5. ShrinkWrap...3rd floppy disk when prompted and power down the console power supply, then power back on the D8B, you read the release notes. You must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in the upper menu bar) to Disk..." 11. Make sure you must...
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...four separate effects cards. • MFX - Note: The Apogee Clock I/O card replaces the standard clock card that is shipped in the SYNC slot with two stereo processors. • UFX - Mackie Effects card with the D8B. 7 The Digital I/O Card (2-track) • AES/EBU digital I/O. Each card is capable of ...four discrete mono, two stereo, or one or more ins and outs. • Holds any cards! Input is connected to one ...
...four separate effects cards. • MFX - Note: The Apogee Clock I/O card replaces the standard clock card that is shipped in the SYNC slot with two stereo processors. • UFX - Mackie Effects card with the D8B. 7 The Digital I/O Card (2-track) • AES/EBU digital I/O. Each card is capable of ...four discrete mono, two stereo, or one or more ins and outs. • Holds any cards! Input is connected to one ...
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... 4 mono, two stereo, or one stereo and two mono inputs. Phones 1 and 2 V-Pots adjust to compensate for headphones with a normally-open switch. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 24 br 2 TRACK A, B, and C • Balanced 1/4" TRS inputs for receiving linelevel analog signals from an... at the same time. AUX OUT Section • There are linked together as a stereo pair of 1/4" TRS analog linelevel outputs. For each UFX card, no matter what the Aux input selection, returns appear at the FX faders numbered the same as their respective slots. For stereo effects with a...
... 4 mono, two stereo, or one stereo and two mono inputs. Phones 1 and 2 V-Pots adjust to compensate for headphones with a normally-open switch. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 24 br 2 TRACK A, B, and C • Balanced 1/4" TRS inputs for receiving linelevel analog signals from an... at the same time. AUX OUT Section • There are linked together as a stereo pair of 1/4" TRS analog linelevel outputs. For each UFX card, no matter what the Aux input selection, returns appear at the FX faders numbered the same as their respective slots. For stereo effects with a...
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...is manually disengaged or until an Aux Select, Level to Tape, or Digital Trim button is the reverb return) or as four separate channels. UFX cards offer complete flexibility. • Auxes patched to the IVL Vocal Studio effects return to four channels, either in the Options menu), the level...; Pressing Aux 9-10 assigns the channel V-Pot to control the send level for aux sends and effects returns. Keep in mind that the new D8B plug-in architecture provides maximum flexibility and awesome creative capabilities with respect to plug-ins, aux sends, and returns. • Pressing any Aux 1-8...
...is manually disengaged or until an Aux Select, Level to Tape, or Digital Trim button is the reverb return) or as four separate channels. UFX cards offer complete flexibility. • Auxes patched to the IVL Vocal Studio effects return to four channels, either in the Options menu), the level...; Pressing Aux 9-10 assigns the channel V-Pot to control the send level for aux sends and effects returns. Keep in mind that the new D8B plug-in architecture provides maximum flexibility and awesome creative capabilities with respect to plug-ins, aux sends, and returns. • Pressing any Aux 1-8...
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...; Each of the previous plug-in. • In addition to an FX Return, a plug-in can be chained. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 63 Card 2 is here that plug-ins are selected, input sources are chosen to feed plug-ins, stereo or mono modes are selected, and plug-in output ... is allocated plug-in the PLUGIN column. For example, assign a plug-in output to its input from the UFX card. • Select the desired plug-ins in slots 1-4. In other words, each UFX card can also receive its default FX Return, and assign the input source of the next plug-in to each stereo...
...; Each of the previous plug-in. • In addition to an FX Return, a plug-in can be chained. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 63 Card 2 is here that plug-ins are selected, input sources are chosen to feed plug-ins, stereo or mono modes are selected, and plug-in output ... is allocated plug-in the PLUGIN column. For example, assign a plug-in output to its input from the UFX card. • Select the desired plug-ins in slots 1-4. In other words, each UFX card can also receive its default FX Return, and assign the input source of the next plug-in to each stereo...
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... a drop-down assignment menu. See "Appendix C: Plug-in slots allocated to open a dropdown menu. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 64 When a plug-in card slot contains an MFX card, a single box covers the four plug-in Configuration and Routing" for more information about configuring and routing...pull-down menu. • To deactivate a plug-in, select "none" in Configuration and Routing) for more information and examples. Once a UFX plug-in window by clicking the 1/4" TRS icon on the SLOT buttons to open the dropdown list of available plug-ins. Drag to select ...
... a drop-down assignment menu. See "Appendix C: Plug-in slots allocated to open a dropdown menu. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 64 When a plug-in card slot contains an MFX card, a single box covers the four plug-in Configuration and Routing" for more information about configuring and routing...pull-down menu. • To deactivate a plug-in, select "none" in Configuration and Routing) for more information and examples. Once a UFX plug-in window by clicking the 1/4" TRS icon on the SLOT buttons to open the dropdown list of available plug-ins. Drag to select ...
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.... Click on -screen help window. Use the Back and Forward buttons to move to the next page or to bring up the associated Help files. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 65 You can also press the HELP button in the Fat Channel section on the console, or Alt+H on the... (Ctrl+6) • Panning (Ctrl+7) • Faders (Ctrl+8) • Event Track (Ctrl+9) • Track Sheet (Ctrl+T) • History List (Ctrl+H) • MIDI Map (Ctrl+ -) • Upgrade UFX Cards... • Erase UFX Memory...
.... Click on -screen help window. Use the Back and Forward buttons to move to the next page or to bring up the associated Help files. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 65 You can also press the HELP button in the Fat Channel section on the console, or Alt+H on the... (Ctrl+6) • Panning (Ctrl+7) • Faders (Ctrl+8) • Event Track (Ctrl+9) • Track Sheet (Ctrl+T) • History List (Ctrl+H) • MIDI Map (Ctrl+ -) • Upgrade UFX Cards... • Erase UFX Memory...
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... following attributes: • (Selection): The first column (with two value states, it may be necessary to upgrade the UFX cards to the UFX cards. 3. Follow the on the D8B, it may not be entirely overwritten by the map from disk upon loading. • Save MIDI Map As...: Saves ... necessary to clear the flash memory in the range of categories, as a Note On (9Nh) message. Select "Upgrade UFX Cards...". 2. It is recommended that are Normal and Toggle. Take care to reboot the D8B after they are ignored. • Direction: The MIDI Route is completed, click "Continue." 4.
... following attributes: • (Selection): The first column (with two value states, it may be necessary to upgrade the UFX cards to the UFX cards. 3. Follow the on the D8B, it may not be entirely overwritten by the map from disk upon loading. • Save MIDI Map As...: Saves ... necessary to clear the flash memory in the range of categories, as a Note On (9Nh) message. Select "Upgrade UFX Cards...". 2. It is recommended that are Normal and Toggle. Take care to reboot the D8B after they are ignored. • Direction: The MIDI Route is completed, click "Continue." 4.
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...and digital formats. UFX Effects Card This card provides up to suit your Alesis dealer, Monster Cable, Hosa, or other cable manufacturer. D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 99 Making a note of each conductor actually transmits two channels of groovy new Mackie plug-ins. ...This connection provides 8 channels of UFX and MFX cards. Connections are clean and efficient. Lightpipe connections between the D8B and the connected record/ playback device are made with one MFX card installed in Slots B, C, and D. The D8B effects card slots accommodate any device incorporating the...
...and digital formats. UFX Effects Card This card provides up to suit your Alesis dealer, Monster Cable, Hosa, or other cable manufacturer. D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 99 Making a note of each conductor actually transmits two channels of groovy new Mackie plug-ins. ...This connection provides 8 channels of UFX and MFX cards. Connections are clean and efficient. Lightpipe connections between the D8B and the connected record/ playback device are made with one MFX card installed in Slots B, C, and D. The D8B effects card slots accommodate any device incorporating the...
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... Pan effects returns left and right bus. 7. This typically provides sufficient send level and doesn't usually require adjustment. D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 113 Note: Currently the D8B OS doesn't store effects or any given patch. It certainly can click on each Aux Master level is 0.0 dB...send levels from any applicable bank channels. • For MFX Plug-ins, each card utilizes two separate mono sends, which are monitored as two separate stereo returns from the MFX plug-in. • UFX Plug-ins reside in the Master V-Pot Section to select Fader Bank 3. Note:...
... Pan effects returns left and right bus. 7. This typically provides sufficient send level and doesn't usually require adjustment. D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 113 Note: Currently the D8B OS doesn't store effects or any given patch. It certainly can click on each Aux Master level is 0.0 dB...send levels from any applicable bank channels. • For MFX Plug-ins, each card utilizes two separate mono sends, which are monitored as two separate stereo returns from the MFX plug-in. • UFX Plug-ins reside in the Master V-Pot Section to select Fader Bank 3. Note:...
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... A PHNS 1 PHNS 2 2 TRACK B STUDIO OUT 2 TRACK C PNCH I/O TLKBK FROM TAPE FROM TAPE FROM TAPE Optional AIO•8 Cards FOH Speakers Mic Preamps Percussion Mics Drum Mics Horn Section Mics Guitar Bass Guitar 1604-VLZ PRO Processors internal digital return internal digital send Lead... 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 Keyboard ...
... A PHNS 1 PHNS 2 2 TRACK B STUDIO OUT 2 TRACK C PNCH I/O TLKBK FROM TAPE FROM TAPE FROM TAPE Optional AIO•8 Cards FOH Speakers Mic Preamps Percussion Mics Drum Mics Horn Section Mics Guitar Bass Guitar 1604-VLZ PRO Processors internal digital return internal digital send Lead... 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 Keyboard ...
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...to the plug-in installed in slot 6. Assign the Destination (output) for the second plug-in to the FX Return that contains the UFX or MFX card to which allows you wish to its default FX Return. 2. Click the Plugins menu and select Plugins, (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl... Bus 1-8. Assign the Input Source for the first plug-in to assign a plug-in. 3. D8B Manual • Appendices • page 152 Appendix C Plug-in Configuration and Routing Configuring the Plug-in After installing your UFX or MFX card, all FX channels is MUTE. Assigning the Plug-in from a channel pre-
...to the plug-in installed in slot 6. Assign the Destination (output) for the second plug-in to the FX Return that contains the UFX or MFX card to which allows you wish to its default FX Return. 2. Click the Plugins menu and select Plugins, (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl... Bus 1-8. Assign the Input Source for the first plug-in to assign a plug-in. 3. D8B Manual • Appendices • page 152 Appendix C Plug-in Configuration and Routing Configuring the Plug-in After installing your UFX or MFX card, all FX channels is MUTE. Assigning the Plug-in from a channel pre-
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Enabled ...57 Enter Button ...39 EQ ...33, 45, 84, 158 EQ to Dynamics ...33 Erase UFX Memory 94 Eraser Tool ...81 ESN (Electronic Serial Number 68 Ethernet ...67 Ethernet Port ...26 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+9 90 Capture Event Time (... Diagram 14 Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram 16 Figure 2-1 Aux Sends 1-8 (Default-Mackie Stereo Ef 31 Figure 4-1 Power-up Procedure 96 Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for Multitrack Recordi 97 Installation of FX Cards 100 Installation of I/O Cards 101 Physical Dimmensions 18 Quick EQ ...45 Quick Select Fat Channel 43 Recording/Tracking Hookup ...
Enabled ...57 Enter Button ...39 EQ ...33, 45, 84, 158 EQ to Dynamics ...33 Erase UFX Memory 94 Eraser Tool ...81 ESN (Electronic Serial Number 68 Ethernet ...67 Ethernet Port ...26 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+9 90 Capture Event Time (... Diagram 14 Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram 16 Figure 2-1 Aux Sends 1-8 (Default-Mackie Stereo Ef 31 Figure 4-1 Power-up Procedure 96 Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for Multitrack Recordi 97 Installation of FX Cards 100 Installation of I/O Cards 101 Physical Dimmensions 18 Quick EQ ...45 Quick Select Fat Channel 43 Recording/Tracking Hookup ...
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......62 Use Pre-Roll ...62 Trim ...9, 55, 78 Trim Levels 26, 37, 61, 139 Troubleshooting Guide 142 U UFX ...23, 24, 64, 112 UFX Effects Card ...99 Undo (Ctrl+Z) ...54 Undo Button ...35 Ungroup ...58 Unity Gain 26, 42, 44, 47, 48,... 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 ...7 VFD ...7, 32 Video Monitor ...6 Video Port ...6 Virtual Group ...38 Voice Muting ...144 D8B Manual • Appendices • page 189
......62 Use Pre-Roll ...62 Trim ...9, 55, 78 Trim Levels 26, 37, 61, 139 Troubleshooting Guide 142 U UFX ...23, 24, 64, 112 UFX Effects Card ...99 Undo (Ctrl+Z) ...54 Undo Button ...35 Ungroup ...58 Unity Gain 26, 42, 44, 47, 48,... 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 ...7 VFD ...7, 32 Video Monitor ...6 Video Port ...6 Virtual Group ...38 Voice Muting ...144 D8B Manual • Appendices • page 189
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W What Type of Data Can Be Automated 137 Whirlwind ...181 Windows ...19 Windows Menu ...65 About ...65 Close All (Ctrl 66 Desktop (Ctrl+D 66 Erase UFX Memory 94 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+9 90 Faders (Ctrl+8 90 Fat Channel (Ctrl+6 84 History List (Ctrl+Y 92 Hot Keys ...66 Locator (Ctrl+4 77 Locator... Licensing ...68 Locator-MMC 71 MIDI ...71 Mix Options 69 Network ...66 Surround ...70 Snapshot (Ctrl+2 71 Surround (Ctrl+3 73 Track Sheet (Ctrl+T 92 Upgrade UFX Cards 94 Word Clock 97, 116, 117, 118, 126 Write 26, 36, 37, 44, 48, 57, 89 Write Flyback 61, 69, 78 Write Ready Mode ...
W What Type of Data Can Be Automated 137 Whirlwind ...181 Windows ...19 Windows Menu ...65 About ...65 Close All (Ctrl 66 Desktop (Ctrl+D 66 Erase UFX Memory 94 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+9 90 Faders (Ctrl+8 90 Fat Channel (Ctrl+6 84 History List (Ctrl+Y 92 Hot Keys ...66 Locator (Ctrl+4 77 Locator... Licensing ...68 Locator-MMC 71 MIDI ...71 Mix Options 69 Network ...66 Surround ...70 Snapshot (Ctrl+2 71 Surround (Ctrl+3 73 Track Sheet (Ctrl+T 92 Upgrade UFX Cards 94 Word Clock 97, 116, 117, 118, 126 Write 26, 36, 37, 44, 48, 57, 89 Write Flyback 61, 69, 78 Write Ready Mode ...
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D8B LIVE MIX AND RECORD PT 2 Contuinued from previous page Guitar Bass Guitar 1604-VLZ PRO Processors ...LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT FX Card 1 Internal Digital Audio Signal Path To FX Return 1 and 2 (Fader Bank 3) To FX Return 3 and 4 (Fader Bank ... 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 ...LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT FX Card 1 Internal Digital Audio Signal Path To FX Return 1 and 2 (Fader Bank 3) To FX Return 3 and 4 (Fader Bank ... 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