Read This Page; Level-Setting Procedure; Hyper-Quick-Turbo Method; Alternate Method - Mackie SR40.8 Owner's Manual

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LEVEL-SETTING PROCEDURE

There isn't too much to setting levels. No
rocket science here (well... maybe a bit).
Here's what you need to do:

Hyper-Quick-Turbo Method

1.Set the TRIM
at minimum (fully counter-
clockwise).
2. Set the METERING: INPUT SECTION
switch to PFL mode
settings won't affect your input meter
readings.
3. Set the METERING: OUTPUT SECTION
switch to AFL mode
reflect the actual output levels.
4. Set all of the Faders to their "U" markings.
5. Ask the musicians to start playing.
6. Set a rough mix, using the TRIM controls.
The goal is to get Meter readings at or
around 0dB for all of the inputs.
7. Once you've adjusted the input levels, use
the Channel Faders to set the Channel
levels, and leave the TRIM controls alone.
8. If the overall level gets too loud, bring the
overall LEFT and RIGHT level down a bit,
10dB at the most. You may need to reduce
the TRIM settings further.
Part No. 820-052-00 Rev. B 6/97
©1997 Mackie Designs Inc., All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

Alternate Method

straight line across the board.
1. Set the METERING: INPUT SECTION
2. Set the METERING: OUTPUT SECTION
3. While the musicians are playing, watch
controls
4. After setting the Channel EQ, you will
so your Fader
5. As the mix comes together, readjust the TRIM
so that the Meters
6. You can also SOLO the Channel and

Other Nuggets of Wisdom

Channel or a MAIN AUX RETURN (A1–A4), be
sure to engage the MUTE switch first.
your amplifiers first. When powering up, turn
on your amplifiers last.
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them again.
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This method results in the faders being in a
switch to PFL mode
settings won't affect your input meter
readings.
switch to AFL mode
reflect the actual output levels.
each Channel Meter and adjust the TRIM
control so that level is near 0dB as read
on the Channel's Meter.
probably want to readjust the TRIM control
slightly to bring the Meter back to near the
0dB reading.
control down so that the Channel Fader can
be set at its "U" (unity gain) setting.
monitor its level via the LEFT, RIGHT, and
CENTER Meters in the output section.
Before plugging or unplugging a cord from a
If you shut down your equipment, turn off
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Console
so your Fader
so that the Meters
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