Mackie D8B3.0 Owner's Manual page 95

56-input, 72-channel, fully automated digital audio mixing console
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It's a good idea to keep a snapshot of each
working configuration as a starting point:
tracking, overdubs, symphony, grunge band, etc.
Be sure all channel faders are down.
Turn Master Fader down.
Turn Speaker level down.
Verify consistent sample rate settings
throughout all digital multitrack recording
devices.
Word clock and digital data transfer
connections are very important to the
efficiency and functionality of any digital
system. Verify them.
Most systems work best when the D8B is the
Master word clock source. Use the Apogee
Clock I/O card to send word clock to slave
devices.
Wait until all other gear is powered up before
turning on the monitor system.
Audio Source
Fader Bank 1
The Setup Window is very important to the
functionality of the Digital 8•Bus. Its settings
determine how the console functions within its
own architecture as well as how it interfaces with
other digital equipment.
that each Setup Window parameter is intentionally
set. For specific recommendations for various
parameter settings, refer to "The Setup Window" on
page 64.
Multitracks
Fader Bank 2
Follow the checklist on the next page to verify
To Monitors

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