Figure 1-2 Simple Microphone Connection/Basic Live Setup; Figure 1-3 Setting Up To Track - Mackie Digital 8 Bus Owner's Manual

Figure 1-2 Simple Microphone Connection/Basic Live Setup

This setup illustrates the most fundamental use of the D8B. A very basic live setting might
require only this limited level of complexity.
Channel 1–24
Channels 1–24
Tracking Mixer
Fader Bank 1

Figure 1-3 Setting Up to Track

The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B tracking procedure. Once levels to
tape are set, using the Channel Trim controls, it' s typically best to monitor the mix from
the TAPE IN Fader Bank throughout tracking.
Channel 1–24
Mic/Line In
Channels 1–24
Tracking Mixer
Fader Bank 1
Monitor Outs
Mic/Line In to Speakers
Multitrack
From Tape to Channel
Tape or Bus Outs to
Multitrack Inputs
Channels 25–48
Tape Returns
Fader Bank 2
25–48 Inputs
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F
AST
T
RACK
F
AST
T
RACK
Monitor Outs
to Speakers
Channel Assign-
ments Routed to
L/R Mix