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... instructions should be kept for radio noise emissions from heat sources such as set out in this operating manual. Heed Warnings - All warnings on this Mackie product beyond those means described in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules....rug, or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to the Mackie Service Department. 13. or E. The user should be required to correct the interference at plugs, convenience receptacles, ...
... instructions should be kept for radio noise emissions from heat sources such as set out in this operating manual. Heed Warnings - All warnings on this Mackie product beyond those means described in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules....rug, or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to the Mackie Service Department. 13. or E. The user should be required to correct the interference at plugs, convenience receptacles, ...
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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 ...... Mixdown Setup ...12 Keep Close Track of Contents • page i 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...
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 ...... Mixdown Setup ...12 Keep Close Track of Contents • page i 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...
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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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...v5.1 • Great new overview screen graphics improve viewing and productivity • HTML on Bus Inserts D8B Manual • Preface • page 1 Here's a list of the newest features of new features that support the Mackie HUI (i.e., Pro Tools, DP3, Nuendo, Cubase SX, Soundscape, Logic 6) • New metering ... below the fader • Modify Fader Levels calibrated in the Top meters view to produce top quality work. The D8B v5.1 upgrade offers a host of the Mackie OS v5.1. Its flexibility, depth, and power provide the engineer/artist with choice of bottom view, top view, ...
...v5.1 • Great new overview screen graphics improve viewing and productivity • HTML on Bus Inserts D8B Manual • Preface • page 1 Here's a list of the newest features of new features that support the Mackie HUI (i.e., Pro Tools, DP3, Nuendo, Cubase SX, Soundscape, Logic 6) • New metering ... below the fader • Modify Fader Levels calibrated in the Top meters view to produce top quality work. The D8B v5.1 upgrade offers a host of the Mackie OS v5.1. Its flexibility, depth, and power provide the engineer/artist with choice of bottom view, top view, ...
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Alternately, there is an option to version 5! D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 Version 5 has so many new features and enhanced graphics that was appropriate to skip version 4 altogether and jump up to 250 ...
Alternately, there is an option to version 5! D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 Version 5 has so many new features and enhanced graphics that was appropriate to skip version 4 altogether and jump up to 250 ...
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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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...• 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 The D8B is the "let's just do it at the bottom... of the rack and provide additional support at the rear of coffee (we think any native Seattle-based beverage heightens the Mackie experience) Hooking Stuff...
...• 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 The D8B is the "let's just do it at the bottom... of the rack and provide additional support at the rear of coffee (we think any native Seattle-based beverage heightens the Mackie experience) Hooking Stuff...
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...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...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 Make sure the POWER switch on each connector clockwise...
...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...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 Make sure the POWER switch on each connector clockwise...
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... . We recommend that you 're using speaker cable. We recommend using speaker cable. Optional Refreshments Have a sip of a multisync monitor; 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 a 17-inch...
... . We recommend that you 're using speaker cable. We recommend using speaker cable. Optional Refreshments Have a sip of a multisync monitor; 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 a 17-inch...
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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 Turn on the power switch on the front panel of the Remote CPU, then turn on ...way down. 3. The Digital 8•Bus takes a few moments to load the Mackie Real Time OS (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. When the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) in One! Switch D8B power on monitor amplifier or powered monitors. FAST TRACK 4. A New Way of ...
...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 Turn on the power switch on the front panel of the Remote CPU, then turn on ...way down. 3. The Digital 8•Bus takes a few moments to load the Mackie Real Time OS (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. When the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) in One! Switch D8B power on monitor amplifier or powered monitors. FAST TRACK 4. A New Way of ...
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...that the Digital 8•Bus is connected to the monitor system(s) and be connected to crystal-clear audio. One of accomplishment while listening to the D8B for each bank. Be sure you hear sound. • The Master L/R meters should display levels. • Rejoice in Fader Bank 3 providing...'s possible to route channels to 46 outputs, all four fader banks, the faders will become second nature as you really need to 50 times more! D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 Your friends will love it ; Let's Get Some Sound Happening • Mixer Power On. • ...
...that the Digital 8•Bus is connected to the monitor system(s) and be connected to crystal-clear audio. One of accomplishment while listening to the D8B for each bank. Be sure you hear sound. • The Master L/R meters should display levels. • Rejoice in Fader Bank 3 providing...'s possible to route channels to 46 outputs, all four fader banks, the faders will become second nature as you really need to 50 times more! D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8 Your friends will love it ; Let's Get Some Sound Happening • Mixer Power On. • ...
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... a microphone 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 That's a disadvantage of white safe-release tape across the top label strip allows for storage with gain TRIM down. Figure 1-1 Completing...
... a microphone 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 That's a disadvantage of white safe-release tape across the top label strip allows for storage with gain TRIM down. Figure 1-1 Completing...
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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 In the ASSIGNMENT section, verify that follow provide a simple and accurate mental image of the Channel One ... or MAIN. 9. When the routing concept is understood, the process is lit that corresponds to your monitor system connection-that 's routed though the D8B to the multitrack, then back into the TAPE IN bank. Figure 1-2 demonstrates a simple connection scheme utilizing a microphone that the yellow light shows...
...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 In the ASSIGNMENT section, verify that follow provide a simple and accurate mental image of the Channel One ... or MAIN. 9. When the routing concept is understood, the process is lit that corresponds to your monitor system connection-that 's routed though the D8B to the multitrack, then back into the TAPE IN bank. Figure 1-2 demonstrates a simple connection scheme utilizing a microphone that the yellow light shows...
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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... 1-24 Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Figure 1-3 Setting Up to Track The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B. Figure 1-2 Simple Microphone Connection/Basic Live Setup This setup illustrates the most fundamental use of the D8B tracking procedure. A very basic live setting might require only this limited level of complexity.
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... 1-24 Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Figure 1-3 Setting Up to Track The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B. Figure 1-2 Simple Microphone Connection/Basic Live Setup This setup illustrates the most fundamental use of the D8B tracking procedure. A very basic live setting might require only this limited level of complexity.
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... CHANNEL 33 2. Signal Flow The previous diagrams help create an accurate mental image of These Concepts 1. Follow the signal from a point of the D8B signal path refer to a chosen destination. Live Mic/Line input source might end up. From Tape to Channel 25-48 Inputs Tape or Bus ... console will become second nature. For a more closely at the main outputs, bus outputs, and external aux sends. Keep Close Track of how the D8B functions. Be sure you verify the Bank Selection whenever you 've adjusted to provide a "bird'seye" view. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 MIC/LINE...
... CHANNEL 33 2. Signal Flow The previous diagrams help create an accurate mental image of These Concepts 1. Follow the signal from a point of the D8B signal path refer to a chosen destination. Live Mic/Line input source might end up. From Tape to Channel 25-48 Inputs Tape or Bus ... console will become second nature. For a more closely at the main outputs, bus outputs, and external aux sends. Keep Close Track of how the D8B functions. Be sure you verify the Bank Selection whenever you 've adjusted to provide a "bird'seye" view. MASTERS 1-24 SHIFT 25-48 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 Figure 1-5 Signal-Flow Diagram Simply begin at the far left star and follow the route the signal must take to ...
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 Figure 1-5 Signal-Flow Diagram Simply begin at the far left star and follow the route the signal must take to ...
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...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 AUX LEVEL AUX LEVEL AUX PAN AUX LEVEL Figure 1-6 D8B Block Diagram This diagram provides a detailed view of the D8B signal path. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14 B, C, D cards) ALT I/O CARD 65-72 (optional) A to D Analog 8 ...
...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 AUX LEVEL AUX LEVEL AUX PAN AUX LEVEL Figure 1-6 D8B Block Diagram This diagram provides a detailed view of the D8B signal path. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14 B, C, D cards) ALT I/O CARD 65-72 (optional) A to D Analog 8 ...
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AUX 8 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 15 AUX 9/10 AUX 11/12 TAPE 1-8 TAPE 9-16 TAPE 17-24 PFL SOLO SOLO L SOLO R MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT BUSES 1-8 ... 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...
AUX 8 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 15 AUX 9/10 AUX 11/12 TAPE 1-8 TAPE 9-16 TAPE 17-24 PFL SOLO SOLO L SOLO R MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT BUSES 1-8 ... 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...
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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...