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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 Computers ...19...
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 Computers ...19...
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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...Appendix 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...
...;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...Appendix 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...
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...8226; 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... Pan sliders • Channel EQ window dims when the EQ is an amazing digital audio tool. Preface The Mackie Digital 8•Bus is disabled instead of flat-lining • Double-click the channel EQ window to open ... in the Top meters view to produce top quality work. The D8B v5.1 upgrade offers a host of the Mackie OS v5.1.
...8226; 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... Pan sliders • Channel EQ window dims when the EQ is an amazing digital audio tool. Preface The Mackie Digital 8•Bus is disabled instead of flat-lining • Double-click the channel EQ window to open ... in the Top meters view to produce top quality work. The D8B v5.1 upgrade offers a host of the Mackie OS v5.1.
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... new EQ alogrithms in v5.1. Another Note: You're probably wondering what happened to select version 3.0 EQ settings under Mix Options in the Setup window. D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 This instructs the DSP to version 5! If you do update midway through a session, be sure to double-check your EQ...
... new EQ alogrithms in v5.1. Another Note: You're probably wondering what happened to select version 3.0 EQ settings under Mix Options in the Setup window. D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 This instructs the DSP to version 5! If you do update midway through a session, be sure to double-check your EQ...
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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 • AUX 3 LINE IN LINE IN INSERT INSERT AUX 2 AUX 1 PATENTS PENDING...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 Each chapter covers an important...
... 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...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 Each chapter covers an important...
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...169;1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • 2. CONSOLE DATA PARALLEL KEYBOARD MOUSE CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA ... 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 Connect the detachable linecord to AC power.
...169;1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • 2. CONSOLE DATA PARALLEL KEYBOARD MOUSE CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA ... 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 Connect the detachable linecord to AC power.
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... scan rate. Leave the POWER switch off . Powered Monitors Connect directly from amp to powered reference monitors using speaker cable. 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 non-powered speakers using line...
... scan rate. Leave the POWER switch off . Powered Monitors Connect directly from amp to powered reference monitors using speaker cable. 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 non-powered speakers using line...
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... provides onscreen control of Thinking: Four Consoles in the onboard Fat Channel Section indicates EQ settings for EFFECTS and MASTER. MIDI 1-8; Switch D8B power on monitor amplifier or powered monitors. Turn on the power switch on the front panel of the Remote CPU, then turn on ...controls, referred to use. The Digital 8•Bus takes a few moments to all your peripheral equipment. Switch on the power to load the Mackie Real Time OS (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. Bus 1-8 CFhaandneerlsBa1n-2k41 Mic/Line Tracking MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK...
... provides onscreen control of Thinking: Four Consoles in the onboard Fat Channel Section indicates EQ settings for EFFECTS and MASTER. MIDI 1-8; Switch D8B power on monitor amplifier or powered monitors. Turn on the power switch on the front panel of the Remote CPU, then turn on ...controls, referred to use. The Digital 8•Bus takes a few moments to all your peripheral equipment. Switch on the power to load the Mackie Real Time OS (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. Bus 1-8 CFhaandneerlsBa1n-2k41 Mic/Line Tracking MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK...
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... down when using a microphone; your routine. 4. This exercise demonstrates a process that will be connected to crystal-clear audio. Note: Although the D8B is perfectly set up for 24-track recording, it 's in the up position for an instrument When working fast this becomes your most consoles taking... to get used for each bank. however, at first make a conscious effort to the destination-step by step. That's bad. This mixer contains more ! D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 You can easily be mildly amused. FAST TRACK • Fader Bank 1 (MIC/LINE selected). •...
... down when using a microphone; your routine. 4. This exercise demonstrates a process that will be connected to crystal-clear audio. Note: Although the D8B is perfectly set up for 24-track recording, it 's in the up position for an instrument When working fast this becomes your most consoles taking... to get used for each bank. however, at first make a conscious effort to the destination-step by step. That's bad. This mixer contains more ! D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 You can easily be mildly amused. FAST TRACK • Fader Bank 1 (MIC/LINE selected). •...
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... to capture the sound source.. 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 Running a strip of white safe-release tape across the top label strip allows for storage with gain TRIM down. While...
... to capture the sound source.. 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 Running a strip of white safe-release tape across the top label strip allows for storage with gain TRIM down. While...
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...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 Signal Routing Concept The Digital 8•Bus, with its flexibility. ASSIGNMENT ASSIGN BUS 1 ASSIGN BUS 3 ...concept lies in the ASSIGNMENT section. Turn the MASTER L/R fader up to the monitor system. The "V" or "Multi-V" diagrams that 's routed though the D8B to about 11:00. 10. In similar fashion, any channel that the yellow light shows on NEAR FIELD or MAIN. 9. Figure 1-3 demonstrates a tracking ...
...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 Signal Routing Concept The Digital 8•Bus, with its flexibility. ASSIGNMENT ASSIGN BUS 1 ASSIGN BUS 3 ...concept lies in the ASSIGNMENT section. Turn the MASTER L/R fader up to the monitor system. The "V" or "Multi-V" diagrams that 's routed though the D8B to about 11:00. 10. In similar fashion, any channel that the yellow light shows on NEAR FIELD or MAIN. 9. Figure 1-3 demonstrates a tracking ...
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Once levels to tape are set, using the Channel Trim controls, it's typically best 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 Channel ... mix from the TAPE IN Fader Bank throughout tracking. Figure 1-2 Simple Microphone Connection/Basic Live Setup This setup illustrates the most fundamental use of the D8B tracking procedure. 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 Track The...
Once levels to tape are set, using the Channel Trim controls, it's typically best 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 Channel ... mix from the TAPE IN Fader Bank throughout tracking. Figure 1-2 Simple Microphone Connection/Basic Live Setup This setup illustrates the most fundamental use of the D8B tracking procedure. 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 Track The...
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...However, once you need to provide a "bird'seye" view. Figure 1-4 Basic Mixdown Setup This is displayed here. Follow the signal from a point of the D8B signal path refer to a chosen destination. OL 2 4 7 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 LEFT RIGHT CHANNEL 33 2. This is selected. The... analog trim), is the analog-todigital converter. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12 Signal Flow The previous diagrams help create an accurate mental image of These Concepts 1. Live Mic/Line...
...However, once you need to provide a "bird'seye" view. Figure 1-4 Basic Mixdown Setup This is displayed here. Follow the signal from a point of the D8B signal path refer to a chosen destination. OL 2 4 7 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 LEFT RIGHT CHANNEL 33 2. This is selected. The... analog trim), is the analog-todigital converter. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12 Signal Flow The previous diagrams help create an accurate mental image of These Concepts 1. Live Mic/Line...
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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
... . 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
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D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14 TRIM PHASE GATE COMP HI PASS EQ TO BUS 1-8 L/R MAIN INSERTS CH PRE/POST DSP INSERTS Inputs 53-64 (... 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...
D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14 TRIM PHASE GATE COMP HI PASS EQ TO BUS 1-8 L/R MAIN INSERTS CH PRE/POST DSP INSERTS Inputs 53-64 (... 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 ...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 ...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...
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D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 17 Specifications Meters: • LED ladders displaying 24 channels, 24 LEDs per channel from -50 to 0 dBFS (0 dBFS = +20 dBu) ... Celeron (166 MHz Pentium in earlier versions) • Minimum System Requirements for v5.1: 32 MB RAM 166 MHz Pentium D8B CPU • Recommended System Requirements for v5.1: 64 MB RAM 300 MHz Celeron D8B CPU File Storage: • Floppy drive, internal hard drive or 10-base-T Ethernet network Dither: • Apogee UV22...
D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 17 Specifications Meters: • LED ladders displaying 24 channels, 24 LEDs per channel from -50 to 0 dBFS (0 dBFS = +20 dBu) ... Celeron (166 MHz Pentium in earlier versions) • Minimum System Requirements for v5.1: 32 MB RAM 166 MHz Pentium D8B CPU • Recommended System Requirements for v5.1: 64 MB RAM 300 MHz Celeron D8B CPU File Storage: • Floppy drive, internal hard drive or 10-base-T Ethernet network Dither: • Apogee UV22...