Mackie HUI Reference Manual

Mackie HUI Reference Manual

Human user interface for digital audio workstations
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HUI
TM
Human User Interface
for Digital Audio Workstations
Reference Guide
MIDI IN
IN
120V, 60Hz, .85A
FUSE 1.25A, 250V SLOW
POWER
MIDI OUT
ON
IN
OFF
MACKIE DESIGNS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION
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SEND A
REC/RDY ALL
INSERT
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SEND B
BYPASS
V-SEL
V-SEL
V-SEL
SEND C
MUTE
PAN/SEND
PAN/SEND
PAN/SEND
SEND D
SHIFT
SELECT- ASSIGN
SEND E
PAN
AUTO
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ASSIGN
SUSPEND
SOLO
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INPUT
DEFAULT
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OUTPUT
ASSIGN
BANK
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
CHANNEL
WINDOW
TRANSPORT
ALT
EDIT
STATUS
MIX
MEM-LOC
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
UNDO
SAVE
EDIT MODE
EDIT TOOL
SHIFT/ADD
OPTION/ALL
CTRL/CLUTCH
ALT/FINE
CAUTION
WARNING:
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MANUFACTURING DATE
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EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
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NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
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MONITOR INPUTS
L/MONO
FOOTSWITCH
KEYBOARD
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SERIAL PORT
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COMPARE
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BYPASS
PAN/SEND
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AUTO ENABLE
FADER
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
PAN
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
PLUG IN
TIME CODE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
FEET
BEATS
INPUT 1
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
TALKBACK
MIC 2
TRIM
TRIM
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MONITOR OUTPUTS
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INSERT
MIC
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REMOTE
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PHONES
TALKBK
BAL /
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UNBAL
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PHONES
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DIM
AUDITION
PRE
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OUT
LEVEL
MIC
RTZ
END
ON LINE
LOOP
QUICK PUNCH
TALKBACK
REWIND
FAST FWD
STOP
PLAY
MODE
MIC 1
TRIM
60 dB
+48V
PHANTOM
MIC
INPUT
INSERT
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BAL /
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Summary of Contents for Mackie HUI

  • Page 1 MACKIE DESIGNS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    4. Follow Instructions — Follow all operating and other instructions. 5. Water and Moisture — Do not use HUI near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, in the rain, near a swimming pool, or next to a sweat-gushing, 300-lb.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    But before we break on through to the other side of this page we’d like you to do a few things: 1. Write down the serial number of your HUI in the box prepared especially for you on this page. Keep in mind one of the corollaries to Murphy’s Law: The very act of writing down the...
  • Page 4: Manual Flowchart

    8 and read the Quick Start Section first! We trust you’ll get to the rest of the manual in due time. INTRODUCTION (Digidesign calls theirs the MIDI Controller’s Guide), and when to use this HUI Reference Guide. Questions about using DAW with HUI, HUI-specific...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    What This Manual Will Do For You ... 3 Manual Flowchart ... 4 CONTENTS ... 5 INTENDED USE — WHY HUI? ... 6 HUI Does What Your DAW Does ... 7 HUI SELF-DEMO ... 7 An Installation Note ... 7 QUICK START ... 8 Quick Start Audio Test ...
  • Page 6: Intended Use - Why Hui

    You can do so much with HUI. It’s a mix con- trol surface that sets new levels of interactivity within today’s and tomorrow’s DAW environ- ments —...
  • Page 7: Hui Does What Your Daw Does

    HUI. HUI SELF-DEMO Perform the Self-Demo (Optional) Before you go all the way and connect HUI in your studio, you can perform this self-demo to make sure it lights up and works properly, and to get an idea of what HUI can do.
  • Page 8: Quick Start

    Okay, okay… let’s run some audio through HUI’s monitor section. If you already performed the self-demo, then you know the faders work. The next logical stage is to make sure that HUI works with audio connected, and with your DAW. Quick Start Audio Test The diagram below shows the simple audio connections you’ll need to make for the audio...
  • Page 9: Quick Start Daw Controller Test

    (or whatever MIDI software is compatible with your DAW), active, and properly configured on your computer. • Make sure HUI is defined as a device in your OMS setup (be sure the proper port, chan- nels, etc., are selected).
  • Page 10: Hui Features And Controls

    Makes it easy to enable (or defeat) all tracks for recording. Bypass switch. This switch allows you to bypass any channel inserts (hardware or DSP Plug-Ins) on any HUI channel(s) you have selected. Select/Assign switches and scribble REC/RDY strip.
  • Page 11: Dsp Edit/Assign Section

    VFD (vacuum fluorescent display) shows up to four Plug-Ins or up to eight Plug-In parameters. The VFD is also used to display general HUI info. Note: You can adjust the brightness of the VFD by pressing and holding the OPT/ALL switch and repeatedly pressing the INSERT/ PARAM switch.
  • Page 12: Switch Matrix Section

    Function (“F”) keys. These keys pro- vide a number of special functions relating to the operation of the HUI. Refer to the table on page 31 in the “Specifications” section for de- tails. Auto Enable switches. These switches globally enable automation for FADER, MUTE, PAN, SEND, PLUG IN, and SEND MUTE.
  • Page 13: Talkback Section

    Mute and Dim switches. Out of the box, the MUTE switch mutes all three MONITOR OUT- PUTS (including PHONES), while DIM lowers HUI’s monitor output level by a set amount (de- fault is 20dB). To assign mute and dim control to specific out- puts, press and hold the OPTION/ALL and MUTE or OPTION/ALL and DIM switches.
  • Page 14: Transport Section

    DAW to the end of the session. • ONLINE is used to bring your DAW online (or to take it offline), and indicates online status. HUI FEATURES AND CONTROLS • LOOP allows you repeatedly play back a section of your DAW session.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    MACKIE DESIGNS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
  • Page 16: Talkback And Mic Preamp Section

    — it can either trigger something or be triggered by something. To remotely trigger HUI’s talkback function, con- nect a normally-open on/off footswitch to this jack. This is for the producer who loves to sit com- fortably back and communicate with the talent during crucial moments in a recording session.
  • Page 17: Audio Input And Output

    MASTER VOLUME knob. The outputs are controlled by three sepa- rate output level controls and toggle switches (labeled OUTPUT 1, 2, and 3). HUI uses DCAs (digitally controlled amplifiers) to control in- ternal signal flow completely independent of the DAW.
  • Page 18: Analog Audio Connections

    INSERT jack, you may need to readjust the input level control for the DAW audio interface. Talkback Mic Though HUI has its own talkback mic on the front panel, you may want to connect an exter- nal talkback mic of your own. That’s why we’ve included a talkback mic preamp on the rear panel.
  • Page 19: Digital Connections

    HUI. Note: This extra feature is not required in order to use HUI — it is there as a convenience to those who may need the extra length. The ADB specification limits the ADB cable length to 5 meters (about 16 feet).
  • Page 20: Typical System Hookup

    MIDI OUT MIDI IN Keyboard In Keyboard Thru MIDI Interface Typical System Hookup DIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUT Keyboard 2nd Keyboard/Mouse (optional) Footswitch Play ON/OFF Future Products Mouse In Expansion Footswitch In Mouse Thru Serial Port Relay Out To Computer To 2nd To Computer Keyboard Computer...
  • Page 21: Application Hookups

    APPLICATION HOOKUPS Some Application Basics One of the first things to consider when con- figuring your studio with HUI is what type of application suits you best. If you produce com- mercials for TV or radio, the TV/Radio Production Hookup may be your best bet. If you record and mix soundtracks for surround sound, you’ll probably set up your studio simi-...
  • Page 22: Tracking/Mixing Hookup And Diagram

    Overdubbing: Accomplished by recording newly-enabled DAW tracks while monitoring DAW output of previously laid-down tracks through HUI MONITOR INPUT 3. The DAT/ HUI hookup (MONITOR OUTPUT 2) is for fi- nal mastering tasks. DAW Audio Interface 882 or 888 outputs...
  • Page 23: Surround-Sound Hookup And Diagram

    Be sure the 1:1 DISCRETE button is switched on for the following applications. For 5.1 Surround-Sound On HUI’s rear panel, connect your DAW audio interface outputs to: Input 1 = L/R inputs Input 2 = L/R Surround inputs...
  • Page 24: Full-On Major League Hookup And Diagram

    Full-On Major League Hookup Scenario: Any audio application with a plethora of inputs to stereo final master. HUI is the control room hub, so the mains or control room outputs of the mixer and DAW feed HUI. Source Material: Live audio, synths, sam- plers, multitracks, DAW tracks, etc.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    It should point you in the general direc- tion of things to check, etc. Then proceed to the following pages to help you narrow down the problem. If you believe the problem is HUI related, see the Service section on page 27. Perform a HUI Hardware Self-Test HUI has a built-in self-test routine which can help you determine if the problem you’re...
  • Page 26: Fader Touch-Circuits

    Depending on how the DAW is configured for that channel, it may send a message back to HUI to turn on the fader motor. Again, you can observe the MIDI message activity by watching the MIDI interface I/O LEDs blink.
  • Page 27: Service

    RA number. We normally send packages via UPS Blue (second-day air). But, if you rush your HUI to us via air mail, we’ll do the same for the return trip. This does not necessarily apply to non-warranty service.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS HUI MIDI Implementation Chart Function Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity Aftertouch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common Song Pos System Real-time Messages Mode 1: Omni On, Poly Mode 3: Omni Off, Poly RS-232 Connection Diagram...
  • Page 29: Hui Audio Section Gain Structure Diagram

    HUI Audio Section Gain Structure Diagram SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 30: Hui Block Diagram Audio Section

    HUI BLOCK DIAGRAM Audio Section MUTE MUTE MUTE SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 31: Footswitch In Block Diagram

    Enables/disables the audible click function for the V-Pots below the VFD. This function applies only while in Assign mode. Displays the version number of the HUI pers- onality file currently installed in the host computer. Reserved for future expansion. OPT+F5 Enables/disables the audible click function for the buttons.
  • Page 32: Hui Audio Specifications

    HUI Audio specifications Signal-to-Noise Ratio E.I.N. Microphone preamp 20Hz to 20kHz Total Harmonic Distortion Input 1,2,3 Left to Right Channel Crosstalk @ Unity gain Frequency Response 20Hz to 60kHz 10Hz to 100kHz Maximum levels Mic preamp input All other inputs...
  • Page 33: Glossary

    Reinforcement Handbook, by Gary Davis. active sensing MIDI message echoing that occurs between HUI and the host DAW to confirm that commu- nication is occuring. The right-hand decimal point in the Time Code Display blinks once per second to indicate that MIDI communication is established.
  • Page 34: Colophon

    Abbreviation for virtual potentiometer, the V- Pot is considered a “soft knob” because it performs various functions determined by the DAW software being used with HUI. It acts as a continuous or variable controller and also re- flects current value or position via its surrounding 12-segment LED collar.
  • Page 35: Hui Limited Warranty

    Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. A. Mackie warrants all materials, workmanship, and proper operation of the HUI for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. If you complete the optional questionnaire portion of the...
  • Page 36 ™ ® ® Mackie Designs Inc. Mackie Designs Inc. 16220 Wood-Red Rd. NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA 800/898-3211 • Outside the US: 425/487-4333 Fax: 425/487-4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com ®...

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