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- Page 1 8•BUS OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the 8•Bus Console and External Power Supply; or Part No. 820-007-00 V2.3 8/99 ©1999 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. C. The 8•Bus Console and External Power Supply have been exposed to rain; or D. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE! To fully achieve the Mackie 8•Bus console’s impressive headroom and specs, you should “tune” channel sensitivity for each channel. FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE FOR EACH CHANNEL IN USE: 1. Assign signal to channel fader: If channel will be used with a micro–...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2* — Panel Layout and Function ... 4 INPUT CHANNELS ... 4 Fader ... 4 Mute ... 4 Pan & Assignment switches 4 –20 & OL LEDs ... 5 Channel Solo ... 5 Phantom power ... 5 Trim ... - Page 5 SECTION 1: Introduction The Mackie 8•Bus Series is a flexible ‘in-line monitoring’ style console. They are available with 16, 24 or 32 microphone/line inputs fed into 8 sub- mix buses, 2 stereo mix buses and 6 auxiliary send buses. There are 16 (or 24 or 32) tape return in- puts for multitrack monitoring and mixing or for use as additional line inputs.
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Page 6: Panel Layout And Function
SECTION 2: Panel Layout and Function OVERVIEW The panel layout of the Mackie 8•Bus Series follows the traditional arrangement: input chan- nel strips to the left, with a master output/ monitoring/cue section to the right. Additionally, most of the Mackie input/output jack panel is located at the top of the mixing panel, for easy accessibility and patching. -
Page 7: Ol Leds
On the Mackie 8•Bus console, the SOLO assignments are stereo except for the AUX sends. SOLO maintains the perspective set up with the PAN controls. -
Page 8: The Flip Switch: Mic/Line Or Tape
The MIC/LINE switch (9) is located way up amongst the channel jacks. It selects whether the MIC jack (pin 2=hot[+], pin 3=cold[–], pin 1=shield) or the LINE jack (balanced 1/4" phone… tip=hot, ring=cold, sleeve=shield) is connected to the input amplifier. THE FLIP SWITCH: MIC/LINE OR TAPE The switch labeled FLIP (10) selects the input that... -
Page 9: Mix-B Split
MIX-B SPLIT The SPLIT switch (14) in the MIX-B section splits the EQ sec- tion of the channel when –5 depressed. In the up position, all –10 four sections of EQ remain, if en- –15 gaged, in the primary channel signal path feeding the channel fader and the 8-plus-2 buses. -
Page 10: Lo Mid Eq
Now you know some of the de- sign philosophy behind our Hi Mid EQ. It’s time to start experi- menting with it yourself. Don’t forget to try the control at its –5 bandwidth extremes — espe- –10 cially at the 3-octave end. You’ll –15 be pleasantly surprised. -
Page 11: Aux 1 & 2
with even more gain, from unity to +15dB. For example, when you want a super “wet” sound(mostly reverb), the extra gain allows you to bring the channel fader part way down (and the AUX send way up) so the sound is mostly reverb with just a touch of “dry”... -
Page 12: Output Section
OUTPUT SECTION The output section is the large area to the right of the input channel strips. It contains the master fad- LAYOUT ers and metering, as well as the send and return masters, cue, monitoring and communication FUNCTION controls. 8•BUS FADERS At the bottom of the output panel are the mas- ter faders for each of the eight buses (1). -
Page 13: Metering Bus Meters 1-8
METERING Bus Meters 1-8 Directly above each bus fader is a peak-reading meter displaying the bus output level. Zero (0) on the meter references a level of +4dBu (1.23 volts RMS) at the output jack. NOTE: If the -10dBV switches are engaged at the Subgroup output jacks, then zero (0) on the meter references a level of –10dBV at those out- puts. -
Page 14: Aux Solo
AUX SOLO The SOLO button next to each level control (7) solos that send and allows you to check the LAYOUT send level in the main meters. There is a solo LED (8) in the Send section, to help you locate FUNCTION what the heck you soloed. -
Page 15: Phones
Death’s Heads above your RUDE SOLO LITE, you are very lucky. Only one in 10,000 Mackie consoles has what we call “Grim Greg” on it, and if you send in the top panel of... -
Page 16: Jack Panels (Input Strip And Master Output)
The BNCs are wired with the center post at +12 VDC. Mackie doesn’t offer lamps, but most dealers do. We recommend LittleLite lamps #12G or #12G-HI (a high-inten- sity version). -
Page 17: Output Panel
OUTPUT PANEL The input and output jacks that cor- respond to most of the functions in the Output Panel are, logically, located in the jack panel directly above the Output Panel. The 8•Bus outputs to tape (and the inputs from tape) are located on the rear panel. -
Page 18: Main Mix
LAYOUT FUNCTION Main Mix The Main Mix jacks (6) on the top panel are 1/4" TRS unbalanced, with tip high, and ring and sleeve tied to ground. The nominal level is +4dBu. These two jacks carry the L/R Main Mix, for connection to your master 2-Track recorder’s inputs, for instance. -
Page 19: Rear Panel Connections
Connect the inputs of your multitrack recorder to the Tape Output jacks. Why are there 24 submaster output jacks on an 8-submaster mixer? This is called “triple-bus- sing.” When you send a signal to Submaster 1 output, for instance, it will appear at Submaster Outputs #1, #9 and #17. -
Page 20: Main Bal. Outputs
+28dBu. EXPANDER PORT Need 24 more channels without buying a completely new board? Mackie has made provi- sions for a 24-channel Expander Console, the (24•E), which can be plugged into the Ex- pander Port (5). Basically, it’s 24 more channel strips with inputs that feed your existing 8•Bus... - Page 21 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY!
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Page 22: Section 3: General Information
But don’t turn them up too loud. Unity Gain On a Mackie 8•Bus console, the easy way to do this is to set all the level controls according to the Sensitivity Adjustment procedure de- tailed on page 1. -
Page 23: Buses
Dictionary agrees, defining the word bus in elec- tronics as “a conductor serving as a common connector for three or more circuits.” The Mackie 8•Bus Series has, in fact, many more than eight buses. The eight memorialized in the name are important, but there are also six... - Page 24 boost or cut of this section, 2 LO MID VARIABLES through a range of ±15dB, is set with the top knob. The cen- ter frequency is dialed in with the middle knob, and can be set anywhere between 500Hz and 18kHz. Finally, the band- width of the bell-shaped LO MID Variable 1: Boost/Cut response curve around the...
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Page 25: Connectors
The slope of the filter is 18dB/octave. Connectors If you’ve used a Mackie CR-1604 or MicroSeries 1202, you’re familiar with the vari- ous kinds of connectors used with a mixing board. If you’re new to this whole thing, review the drawings in Figure 4 on Page 22. -
Page 26: Recording
SECTION 4: RECORDING WITH THE MACKIE 8•BUS CONSOLE RECORDING OVERVIEW The recording process can be as simple as one microphone recorded on a monaural tape re- corder. Not much advice needed for that. But since you’ve bought such a large mixing console, we expect you’ll occasionally be doing... -
Page 27: Wet Or Dry Monitor
right away so they can tune up and rehearse, providing all your chosen tracks are in record mode and auto-switching to input when tape is not rolling. Keeping the Phones on MIX-B may work for the entire session, but usually the musicians will want one or even two custom mixes. -
Page 30: Let's Record
Getting reverb into the monitors is a little more involved, since there is no return assign- ment switch to MIX-B. You have three choices: • Assign MIX-B to L/R Mix in the MIX-B master section. Then, select L/R Mix as your only source in the monitor section. -
Page 31: Mixing Setup
the sound of home and car speakers, mono com- patibility, human perception changes under different listening conditions, matching similar product in your market, not to mention tonal and level balance between songs, and meeting the criteria for tape and disc mastering. MIXING SETUP Clean and align your mixing machine accord- ing to the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 38: Send / Return Devices
(or a matched pair for stereo) EQ or compressor on the set of tracks. The Mackie 8•Bus console offers you several options using subgroups, depending on the situation. • To assign channels to a subgroup during mixing, first de-assign the channels you want to subgroup from the L/R MIX. -
Page 39: Monitoring And Levels
Leslie speakers or keying a gated set of reindeer bells with the snare signal. The Mackie 8•Bus consoles can’t give you the infinite number of channels you dream of, unless you buy an infinite number of expander consoles, but you can very easily double the number of inputs by using the MIX-B buses. - Page 40 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY!
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Page 41: Pa And Sound Reinforcment Applications
If you have any doubt as to the durability of your new console, just think of how many smaller Mackie mixers have logged literally millions of air miles on grueling tours (and how many vintage Tapco mixers that Greg Mackie designed are still around and in day-to- day use). - Page 42 Mono Compressor Noise Gate...
- Page 44 Mono Compressor...
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Page 46: House And Monitor Mix Together
HOUSE AND MONITOR MIX TOGETHER It’s a big board, but it’s the only one you own. So you find yourself mixing house and monitors all from the same panel. First, let’s take a moment and set everything up sensibly. Just like in a recording session, it’s good to group your inputs and sub-mix buses by instruments, stage position or whatever else suits you. -
Page 47: Mic Splitters
If you need to split your inputs but do not have splitter transformers, you can make a spe- cial harness of cables to split out of the Mackie channel insert. This technique is not always as flexible or ground-loop-proof as splitter trans- formers, but is much less expensive. -
Page 48: Appendix A: Connections
Insert Jacks, and in the mono/stereo AUX Return Jacks. See Special Mackie Connections on page 49. We also use these switches to ground the inputs of most line level ins/outs when nothing is plugged into them. -
Page 49: Rca Plugs & Jacks
TIP (RETURN) TIP (SEND) In most cases, the plug must be inserted fully to activate the switch. Mackie takes advantage of this in some circuits, specifying circumstances where you are only to partially insert the plug. Once again, see Special Mackie Connections, on the next page. -
Page 50: Whatever
Whatever ETC. The Stereo AUX Returns are a fine example of the Mackie philosophy (which we just made up) of Maximum Flexibility with Minimum Headache. The returns will automatically be mono or stereo, depending upon what you plug into the Return Jacks. -
Page 51: Appendix B: Options, Add-Ons And Extra Stuff
Expander Console Make your 24 into a 48! Your 32 into a 56, or an 80, or a 104... See the pattern? The Mackie 24•E Expander Console adds 24 input channel strips to the existing bus structure of your mixer. You can connect another Expander console to the first, and another, and so on. -
Page 52: Appendix C: Modifications
We have included step-by-step instructions for five different 8•Bus console modifications. Before we go any farther, consider that perform- ing ANY modification will place your factory warranty in jeopardy. Here is the Official Mackie Statement: Official Disclaimer Any modification of any Mackie Designs product must be done by a competent electronic technician. -
Page 53: Ii. Pfl Mod
II. PFL mod This modification changes the tap point of the SOLO bus from post-fader/post-mute (stereo) to pre-fader/pre-mute (mono). It must be done on each channel. For example, if you have a 24•8, the modification must be done on all 24 input channels. -
Page 54: Iv. Mix-B Mute Mod
IV. Mix-B Mute mod This modification converts the Mix-B Source switch to a Mix-B MUTE switch. The switch will no longer be able to source the channel signal. This modification must be done on each channel. For example, if you have a 24•8, the modification must be done on all 24 input channels. -
Page 55: Aux 1/2 Source Mod
BEFORE Figure 13: The infamous and dreaded but-if-we-hadn’t-included-it-we’d-just-have-to-fax-it-to-the-foolhardy-anyway Modification V . V. AUX 1/2 Source mod This modification should only be performed if the console is being used strictly for recording. A. When the Aux 1/2 Pre Switch is engaged, Aux Send 1 and 2 will tap the Pre-Fader information from the tape returns. -
Page 56: Appendix D: Specifications
Noise.(Measured 20Hz to 20kHz bandwidth, Tape Returns selected, no EQ, Channel Pans alternating L/R, L/R. “Faders up” refers to Unity gain, 0dBu position.) Because Mackie Designs is always Main L/R Output Noise. Master fader down, trying to improve its products with new –101dBu;... - Page 57 16x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 1.00" MB16•8 Optional Meter Bridge 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 27.17" 29.17" 29.20" 0.69" 16•8 console WEIGHT* 50 lbs. exclusive...
- Page 58 24x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 0.69" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 24•8 console 1.00" 35.02" WEIGHT* 64 lbs. 37.02" exclusive meter bridge 37.00"...
- Page 59 32x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE ©1994 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. V. 1.5 6/4/95 2.65" 1.00" MB32•8 Optional Meter Bridge 0.69" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply cable clearance 43.82" 45.82" 45.80" 32•8 console WEIGHT* 78 lbs. exclusive...
- Page 60 24-CH. EXPANSION CONSOLE FOR 24•8 & 32•8 V. 1.5 6/4/95 ©1994 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. 2.65" 0.69" 25.24" 28.58" 28.74" Note: add 3.75" to depth for power supply plug and expander cable clearance 24•E console WEIGHT* 50 lbs. 1.00" 27.17" 29.17"...
- Page 61 STAND FOR 24•8 & 32•8 CONSOLES V. 1.0 4/4/94 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. Stand WEIGHT 44 lbs. ADD-ONS SPECS ETC. 22.50" 19.0" 220-W Power Supply WEIGHT 24 lbs. 220-WATT POWER SUPPLY FOR 8•BUS CONSOLES & EXPANDER 19.00" V. 1.2 4/4/94...
- Page 62 8•BUS SIDE CAR RACK 28.75" V. 1..1 6/5/95 ©1995 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. Side Car WEIGHT* 45 lbs. 22.5" SIDE VIEW ADD-ONS SPECS ETC. [existing console] CABLE HANGER BRACE 23.13" TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW *ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
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Page 63: Service
Second, it will save money. If you ship your console to Mackie or an Authorized Service Center and they can’t dupli- cate the problem, you may get slapped with a service charge (plus shipping costs). -
Page 64: Center
UPS, so P.O. Boxes are a hassle). We run our pro- motional garments in batches, so if you don’t immediately get a shirt back, don’t worry. You will get your Mackie shirt as soon as we have your size in stock. Mackie Designs... - Page 65 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY!
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Page 66: Track Sheet
Track and Master sheets. They are in- tended for duplication purposes (unless you bought this console just to do one session). Draw a picture here of someone “making off” with your Mackie 8•Bus board and send it to your local Police Department. (Just in case...) TRACK... - Page 67 SESSION ______________________ DATE ___/___/___ TRACKS _____ thru _____ TRACK COMMENTS: Tk. ___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Tk. ___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Tk. ___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Tk. ___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Tk. ___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Tk. ___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Tk.
- Page 68 This is the back of a master track sheet, which came in the Mackie 8•Bus console manual. If you find this sheet in a copy machine, please return it to the engineer/owner of the console. If you find this sheet in the back of a...
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Page 69: Session Note Sheet
Page _____ of _____ SESSION ______________________ DATE ___/___/___ BUS COMMENTS: Hey buddy can you spare some change? Bus___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Bus ___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Bus___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Bus___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Bus___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Bus___ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Bus___... - Page 70 This is the back of a master track sheet, which came in the Mackie 8•Bus console manual. If you find this sheet in a copy machine, please return it to the engineer/owner of the console. If you find this sheet in the back of a...
- Page 71 Page layout and Adobe Illustrator cal drawings by Bobby Hougham, Bruce Yunker, Ron Koliha, Gene Endicott and Sara Drake. Additional “help” from P.D., the Mackie Corpo- rate Chihuahua who shredded several drawings at various points during the development of this manual.
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Page 72: Block Diagram
8•BUS CONSOLE BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 5.1- 6/6/95 ©1995 Mackie Designs MIC IN MIC/LINE INSERT • • • • PHANTOM POWER LO CUT • IN/OUT (PER 8 CH'S) PARAMETRIC • •• 75Hz • PRE EQ LINE TO AUX MOD TRIM FLIP... - Page 73 • • NOTE: ALL SWITCHES SHOWN IN DISENGAGED (UP) POSITION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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