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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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...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 ... 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 Basic Operational Functionality 102 Connecting Analog Multitrack(s) ...102 Connecting ADAT (Lightpipe) Multitrack(s 102 Connecting...
...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 ... 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 Basic Operational Functionality 102 Connecting Analog Multitrack(s) ...102 Connecting ADAT (Lightpipe) Multitrack(s 102 Connecting...
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... top quality work. WHAT'S NEW WITH v5.1 • Great new overview screen graphics improve viewing and productivity • HTML 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 the Fat Channel for...
... top quality work. WHAT'S NEW WITH v5.1 • Great new overview screen graphics improve viewing and productivity • HTML 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 the Fat Channel for...
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... than the new and improved algorithms for v5.1. Alternately, there is an option to select version 3.0 EQ settings under Mix Options in the Setup window. D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 • Enhanced Surround Sound features: ° Surround Sound Setup window ° Surround Sound Monitor Level control in the Surround window °...
... than the new and improved algorithms for v5.1. Alternately, there is an option to select version 3.0 EQ settings under Mix Options in the Setup window. 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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Getting Ready Chapter 1 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 3
Getting Ready Chapter 1 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 3
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...8226; 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 First, you'll need: •... 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...
...8226; 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 First, you'll need: •... 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...
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... 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 • D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 5 Rotate the thumbscrews on the Remote CPU is off. 4. ...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 • 2. Next, connect the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. Make sure the ...
... 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 • D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 5 Rotate the thumbscrews on the Remote CPU is off. 4. ...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 • 2. Next, connect the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. Make sure the ...
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... back of the power amplifier. We recommend using speaker cable. Details Make sure the POWER switch on the powered monitors. 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 powered reference monitors using powered monitors...
... back of the power amplifier. We recommend using speaker cable. Details Make sure the POWER switch on the powered monitors. 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 powered reference monitors using powered monitors...
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...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 FAST TRACK 4. Switch on all times. Use of a computer monitor provides onscreen control of ... moments to all the way down. 3. MIDI 1-8; When the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) in One! Switch D8B power on the power to load the Mackie Real Time OS (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. With the Digital 8•Bus, what you get is...
...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 FAST TRACK 4. Switch on all times. Use of a computer monitor provides onscreen control of ... moments to all the way down. 3. MIDI 1-8; When the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) in One! Switch D8B power on the power to load the Mackie Real Time OS (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. With the Digital 8•Bus, what you get is...
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...active) This architecture provides a total of features in the wrong position there won't be connected to the destination-step by step. That's bad. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 If it up for an instrument. • While sound source is active, adjust TRIM for the Fast...for digital connections, it's important that will love it ; This involves tracking and monitoring, bouncing, overdubbing, and mixdown. Note: Although the D8B is multitrack recording (generally up for 24-track recording, it's possible to route channels to 24 tracks). however, at the same time ...
...active) This architecture provides a total of features in the wrong position there won't be connected to the destination-step by step. That's bad. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 If it up for an instrument. • While sound source is active, adjust TRIM for the Fast...for digital connections, it's important that will love it ; This involves tracking and monitoring, bouncing, overdubbing, and mixdown. Note: Although the D8B is multitrack recording (generally up for 24-track recording, it's possible to route channels to 24 tracks). however, at the same time ...
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... -15 to the selected speakers. 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 In the CONTROL ROOM section, press the MASTER L-R button so the yellow light comes on. Start with session documentation, guaranteeing accurate...
... -15 to the selected speakers. 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 In the CONTROL ROOM section, press the MASTER L-R button so the yellow light comes on. Start with session documentation, guaranteeing accurate...
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...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. Signal Routing Concept The Digital 8•Bus, with its multilayer technology, literally ...performs the work of at the beginning, middle, or end of the D8B concept: sound source into the MIC/LINE bank, then routed to about 11:00. 10. Figure 1-2 demonstrates a simple connection scheme utilizing a...
...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. Signal Routing Concept The Digital 8•Bus, with its multilayer technology, literally ...performs the work of at the beginning, middle, or end of the D8B concept: sound source into the MIC/LINE bank, then routed to about 11:00. 10. Figure 1-2 demonstrates a simple connection scheme utilizing a...
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... Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Figure 1-3 Setting Up to Track The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B. 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...
... Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Figure 1-3 Setting Up to Track The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B. 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...
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...verify the Bank Selection whenever you 've adjusted to a chosen destination. Follow the signal from a point of the D8B signal path refer to make a change. Simply follow the arrows to discover the path-you never know where you ... Fat Channel, verify that point until it 's easy to forget to right. Keep Close Track of how the D8B functions. Figure 1-4 Basic Mixdown Setup This is the analog-todigital converter. FAST TRACK Multitrack Outboard Effects, MIDI Gear... MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12
...verify the Bank Selection whenever you 've adjusted to a chosen destination. Follow the signal from a point of the D8B signal path refer to make a change. Simply follow the arrows to discover the path-you never know where you ... Fat Channel, verify that point until it 's easy to forget to right. Keep Close Track of how the D8B functions. Figure 1-4 Basic Mixdown Setup This is the analog-todigital converter. FAST TRACK Multitrack Outboard Effects, MIDI Gear... MIC/LINE (TRACK) TAPE IN (MONITOR) 49-72 EFFECTS BANK SELECT D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12
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... 3. 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
... 3. 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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TRIM PHASE GATE COMP HI PASS EQ TO BUS 1-8 L/R MAIN INSERTS CH PRE/POST DSP INSERTS Inputs 53-64 (optional - D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14 B, C, D cards) ALT I/O CARD 65-72 (optional) A to D Analog 8 channel TAPE CARD (optional) FX card A. inputs 49-52 DELAY... 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...
TRIM PHASE GATE COMP HI PASS EQ TO BUS 1-8 L/R MAIN INSERTS CH PRE/POST DSP INSERTS Inputs 53-64 (optional - D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14 B, C, D cards) ALT I/O CARD 65-72 (optional) A to D Analog 8 channel TAPE CARD (optional) FX card A. inputs 49-52 DELAY... 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...
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D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 17 level: +4 dBu nominal +22 dBu clipping • Aux send gain range: off to +10 dB • Bus out gain range: ... 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 level: +4 dBu nominal +22 dBu clipping • Aux send gain range: off to +10 dB • Bus out gain range: ... 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...