Table Of Contents - Mackie Spike User Manual

Contents
Safety Instructions-----------------------------------2
Mackie Software License -------------------------- 4
Introduction----------------------------------------- 10
XD-2 USB Interface ------------------------------ 10
Bundled Software -------------------------------- 11
Special Offers ------------------------------------- 11
Getting Started --------------------------------------12
Installing PC Software ---------------------------12
Installing Mac Software-------------------------13
Installing and Connecting the Hardware --- 14
Typical Hookup Diagram------------------------15
Making a Recording ----------------------------- 16
XD-2 Features --------------------------------------- 25
XD-2 Front Panel--------------------------------- 25
XD-2 Rear Panel ---------------------------------- 28
Connectors -------------------------------------------31
XD-2 Software -------------------------------------- 33
Drivers and Platform Support ---------------- 33
The XD-2 Software screens -------------------- 35
Basic Controls -------------------------------- 36
Overview Screen----------------------------- 38
Setup Screen---------------------------------- 43
DSP Screen ------------------------------------46
Parametric Equalizer Module---------51
Compressor Module ------------------- 53
Gate/Expander Module -------------- 56
Using Spike ------------------------------------------ 59
Appendix A: Technical Information ------------64
System Requirements---------------------------64
XD-2 Specifi cations------------------------------ 65
XD-2 Block Diagram -----------------------------68
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide------------69
Appendix C: Service Information --------------- 73
Service --------------------------------------------- 73
Repair --------------------------------------------- 73
Limited Warranty-------------------------------- 75
Stop Right There!
It is very important that you
register your Spike, then you
will have access to the latest
drivers, software, fi rmware up-
dates, and any updates to this
guide. Please visit:
www.mackie.com/spikeauth
User's
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