Owner's Manual
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...MULTS AND "Y"s 46 APPENDIX B: Options, Add-Ons and Extra Stuff ...... 47 METER BRIDGE 47 SIDECAR 47 UN-CIGARETTE LIGHTER.. 47 MIXING SHOES 47 APPENDIX C: Specifications ... 4, 5, 6 9 Shift 9 Source 9 Pre (3-6 9 OUTPUT SECTION 10 8•Bus Faders 10 L Mix and R Mix 10 Mono L & R 10 Solo 10 L/R Mix Fader 10 Metering Bus Meters 1-8 11 Main/Solo Meters ..... 11 AUX Sends 11 AUX Solo 12 Stereo AUX Returns ....... 12 Returns 1 & ... Using Buses 23 Monitoring 23 Cue Mix 23 Wet or Dry Monitor? ...... 24 Let's Record 27 Overdub, Anyone 27 MIXING OVERVIEW .......... 27 MIXING SETUP 28...
...MULTS AND "Y"s 46 APPENDIX B: Options, Add-Ons and Extra Stuff ...... 47 METER BRIDGE 47 SIDECAR 47 UN-CIGARETTE LIGHTER.. 47 MIXING SHOES 47 APPENDIX C: Specifications ... 4, 5, 6 9 Shift 9 Source 9 Pre (3-6 9 OUTPUT SECTION 10 8•Bus Faders 10 L Mix and R Mix 10 Mono L & R 10 Solo 10 L/R Mix Fader 10 Metering Bus Meters 1-8 11 Main/Solo Meters ..... 11 AUX Sends 11 AUX Solo 12 Stereo AUX Returns ....... 12 Returns 1 & ... Using Buses 23 Monitoring 23 Cue Mix 23 Wet or Dry Monitor? ...... 24 Let's Record 27 Overdub, Anyone 27 MIXING OVERVIEW .......... 27 MIXING SETUP 28...
Owner's Manual
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2.70" 24x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" 1.00" 35.02" 37.02" 2.50" 4.25" 4.78" 6.00" 9.00" 5.50" 3.67" 0.69" Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 24•8 console WEIGHT* 64 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 0.54" 1.00" 4.78" 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" MB24•8 Optional Meter Bridge 37.00" 49
2.70" 24x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" 1.00" 35.02" 37.02" 2.50" 4.25" 4.78" 6.00" 9.00" 5.50" 3.67" 0.69" Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 24•8 console WEIGHT* 64 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 0.54" 1.00" 4.78" 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" MB24•8 Optional Meter Bridge 37.00" 49
Owner's Manual
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Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 1.00" 4.77" 0.54" 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" MB32•8 Optional Meter Bridge 45.80" 50 2.70" 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1994 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" 1.00" 43.82" 45.82" 2.50" 4.25" 4.78" 6.00" 9.00" 5.50" 3.67" 0.69" Gbetefsoorme elifhtienlpg this one...
Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 1.00" 4.77" 0.54" 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" MB32•8 Optional Meter Bridge 45.80" 50 2.70" 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1994 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" 1.00" 43.82" 45.82" 2.50" 4.25" 4.78" 6.00" 9.00" 5.50" 3.67" 0.69" Gbetefsoorme elifhtienlpg this one...
Contractor's Specifications
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... consoles, the 32x8x2 32•8, the 24x8x2 24•8 and the 16x8x2 16•8. Multiple 24•E expanders may be daisy chained to the 32•8 or 24•8 via a proprietary cable. Meter bridges and ® 8•BUS ARCHITECTS' AND ENGINEERS' SPECIFICATIONS 8•BUS COLOR TABLOID BROCHURE FEATURES s Each channel includes Mackie's famous mic preamp and a -10/+4 switchable...
... consoles, the 32x8x2 32•8, the 24x8x2 24•8 and the 16x8x2 16•8. Multiple 24•E expanders may be daisy chained to the 32•8 or 24•8 via a proprietary cable. Meter bridges and ® 8•BUS ARCHITECTS' AND ENGINEERS' SPECIFICATIONS 8•BUS COLOR TABLOID BROCHURE FEATURES s Each channel includes Mackie's famous mic preamp and a -10/+4 switchable...
Contractor's Specifications
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.... The 8•Bus meter bridge MB32, MB24 and MB16 meter bridges provide 12-segment LED ladders for each input channel and quality, lighted VU meters for master Left/ Right output (the MB•E Meter bridge for the 24•E Expander console does not include VU meters). The 8•Bus output section We... paths and less assembly time. Yet our 8-channelsper-card circuit boards can add the Mackie SideCar. You'll see one more expensive consoles). Each meter assembly attaches in banks of 24). 7/1/95 along the faders' travel to achieve an absolutely even, predictable fade rate,...
.... The 8•Bus meter bridge MB32, MB24 and MB16 meter bridges provide 12-segment LED ladders for each input channel and quality, lighted VU meters for master Left/ Right output (the MB•E Meter bridge for the 24•E Expander console does not include VU meters). The 8•Bus output section We... paths and less assembly time. Yet our 8-channelsper-card circuit boards can add the Mackie SideCar. You'll see one more expensive consoles). Each meter assembly attaches in banks of 24). 7/1/95 along the faders' travel to achieve an absolutely even, predictable fade rate,...
Contractor's Specifications
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... •• • SOLO AUX OUT • • SOLO • • • • • • GLOBAL SELECT OPTIONAL METER BRIDGE vu vu TAPE IN CH. Mackie Designs 8•Bus Console Block Diagram 6/95 OPTIONAL 24•E 24-CHANNEL MACKIE 8•BUS EXPANDER CONSOLE MIC IN 2• 1 3• • • PHANTOM POWER (PER 8 CHANNELS) LINE IN MIC/LINE + - •...
... •• • SOLO AUX OUT • • SOLO • • • • • • GLOBAL SELECT OPTIONAL METER BRIDGE vu vu TAPE IN CH. Mackie Designs 8•Bus Console Block Diagram 6/95 OPTIONAL 24•E 24-CHANNEL MACKIE 8•BUS EXPANDER CONSOLE MIC IN 2• 1 3• • • PHANTOM POWER (PER 8 CHANNELS) LINE IN MIC/LINE + - •...
Contractor's Specifications
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... INC. 16•8 console WEIGHT* 50 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 24x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.4 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 24•8 console WEIGHT* 64 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 4.78" 0.54" 1.00" 27.17" 29.17" 1.00" 35.02" 37.02" 1.00" 4.78" 0.54" 28.74" 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" 2.70" 29....
... INC. 16•8 console WEIGHT* 50 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 24x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.4 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 24•8 console WEIGHT* 64 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 4.78" 0.54" 1.00" 27.17" 29.17" 1.00" 35.02" 37.02" 1.00" 4.78" 0.54" 28.74" 28.74" 6.00" 3.38" 5.50" 2.70" 29....
Contractor's Specifications
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..." (2 rack spaces) 10.10" 220-W Power Supply WEIGHT 24 lbs. 19.00" 19.00" 220-WATT POWER SUPPLY FOR 8•BUS CONSOLES & EXPANDER V. 1.2 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.4 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 0.54" 1.00" 27.17" 29.17" 4.78...
..." (2 rack spaces) 10.10" 220-W Power Supply WEIGHT 24 lbs. 19.00" 19.00" 220-WATT POWER SUPPLY FOR 8•BUS CONSOLES & EXPANDER V. 1.2 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.4 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. *exclusive of meter bridge 1.00" 0.54" 1.00" 27.17" 29.17" 4.78...
Architect's Specifications
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...: 12kHz ±15dB, Lo shelving: 80Hz ± 15dB, Lo Cut (HPF): 75Hz 18dB/ octave (Tchebechev). Ch.-to +50dB. Mix noise (24 channels assigned, channel faders at normal operating levels, any output. Max Output: +28dBU balanced XLR, +22dBU unbalanced 1/4". AUX Sends Max Out +22dBU. ...is globally selectable between the output of the corresponding tape return preamp or the channel's direct output. An optional meter bridge shall be a Mackie Designs 8•Bus mixer. The signal source for both the mainframe in any combination, used in the mainframe. It shall also ...
...: 12kHz ±15dB, Lo shelving: 80Hz ± 15dB, Lo Cut (HPF): 75Hz 18dB/ octave (Tchebechev). Ch.-to +50dB. Mix noise (24 channels assigned, channel faders at normal operating levels, any output. Max Output: +28dBU balanced XLR, +22dBU unbalanced 1/4". AUX Sends Max Out +22dBU. ...is globally selectable between the output of the corresponding tape return preamp or the channel's direct output. An optional meter bridge shall be a Mackie Designs 8•Bus mixer. The signal source for both the mainframe in any combination, used in the mainframe. It shall also ...
Add-Ons
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...•32), 4 (MB•24), or 3 (MB•16) and (MB•E) access slots for each of collar pieces and associated hardware. INSTRUCTIONS. The Meter Bridge shall have two additional mechanical VU meters for technical literature without being actually misleading. 8. DISPLAY. DESIGNATION. The Mackie 8•Bus Meter Bridge shall be calibrated to existing Mackie standards for the Console main...
...•32), 4 (MB•24), or 3 (MB•16) and (MB•E) access slots for each of collar pieces and associated hardware. INSTRUCTIONS. The Meter Bridge shall have two additional mechanical VU meters for technical literature without being actually misleading. 8. DISPLAY. DESIGNATION. The Mackie 8•Bus Meter Bridge shall be calibrated to existing Mackie standards for the Console main...
Add-Ons
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... extend toward the front of the Console for technical literature without notice. The Mackie 8•Bus Console Stand shall be a Mackie MB•24. N.E. The meter bridge incorporating 24 LED meters and 2 VU meters shall be provided as a user-assembled kit, consisting of the four 8•Bus Console configuration sizes. The Horizontal Stand Panels shall be available to mount the...
... extend toward the front of the Console for technical literature without notice. The Mackie 8•Bus Console Stand shall be a Mackie MB•24. N.E. The meter bridge incorporating 24 LED meters and 2 VU meters shall be provided as a user-assembled kit, consisting of the four 8•Bus Console configuration sizes. The Horizontal Stand Panels shall be available to mount the...
Meter Bridge
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...Meter Bridge with your 8•Bus Console that came with the Meter Bridge. Bridge to answer all the questions on the card that there is a small pin protruding from its mounting plastic bag. bridge's 3. MB•32/MB•24/MB•16/MB•E 8•BUS METER BRIDGES MB•32 MB•24...Remove the plastic caps that cover the Meter Bridge mounting holes Congratulations on adding a Meter on a rainy day1. Also, save the box. 1And, since every day except four or five in your Mackie Designs 8•Bus ing A). Two (2) slotted screws; Installation...
...Meter Bridge with your 8•Bus Console that came with the Meter Bridge. Bridge to answer all the questions on the card that there is a small pin protruding from its mounting plastic bag. bridge's 3. MB•32/MB•24/MB•16/MB•E 8•BUS METER BRIDGES MB•32 MB•24...Remove the plastic caps that cover the Meter Bridge mounting holes Congratulations on adding a Meter on a rainy day1. Also, save the box. 1And, since every day except four or five in your Mackie Designs 8•Bus ing A). Two (2) slotted screws; Installation...
Meter Bridge
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...shown on the MB•32, MB•24 and MB•16 "look like your multitrack's meters. This will notice that the corresponding ribbon cable ...Bus manual. before any signal manipulation in USA. The channel meters should behave just like the Death Star from Revenge of your tape returns - The LED meters read the section on METERING on page 11 of the Jedi. Make sure that your dealer or Mackie... the Meter Bridge, the channel meters will show every dynamic nuance. When CHANNEL is particularly handy for live mixing. THIS IS NORMAL. Just kidding. ©1999 Mackie Designs....
...shown on the MB•32, MB•24 and MB•16 "look like your multitrack's meters. This will notice that the corresponding ribbon cable ...Bus manual. before any signal manipulation in USA. The channel meters should behave just like the Death Star from Revenge of your tape returns - The LED meters read the section on METERING on page 11 of the Jedi. Make sure that your dealer or Mackie... the Meter Bridge, the channel meters will show every dynamic nuance. When CHANNEL is particularly handy for live mixing. THIS IS NORMAL. Just kidding. ©1999 Mackie Designs....