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  • Page 1 OWNER OWNER’S MANUAL S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 8. Power Sources — This Mackie product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operating instructions or as marked on this Mackie product. 9. Power Cord Protection — Power supply cords should be routed so that...
  • Page 3 UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE BATTERIE DU MEME TYPE OU D’UN TYPE ÉQUIVALENT RECOMMANDÉ PAR LE CONSTRUCTEUR. METTRE AU REBUT LES BATTERIES USAGÉES CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT. Statement of Conformity Mackie Designs’ Digital 8•Bus has been tested and conforms to the following standards and directives of the European Council: 73/23/EEC...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Master Fader/Bank Select Section ......................28 Master V-Pot Section ............................ 29 V-Pot Assign Section ............................30 Figure 2-1 Aux Sends 1-8 (Default – Mackie Stereo Effects [4 MFX Cards]) ............31 Fat Channel Section............................32 Studio/Solo Section ............................33 Phones/Cue Mix Section ..........................34...
  • Page 5 Control Room Section ..........................34 Clipboard Section ............................35 Master L–R/Shortcuts Section ......................... 36 Bus Assignment Section..........................36 Automation Section ............................36 Session Setup Section ........................... 38 Transport Section ............................39 Chapter 3: What’s On TV?....................41 Using the Graphic User Interface (GUI) ......................42 The Beauty of It…...
  • Page 6 Chapter 4: Applications ....................95 Setting Up for a Session ............................96 Listening Environment ..........................96 Channel Configuration/Planning......................96 Power-up Procedure ............................96 Figure 4-1 Power-up Procedure ............................96 Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for Multitrack Recording ....................97 Setup Window ..............................97 Installation and Connection of Optional I/O and Effects Cards ..........

  • Page 7: Preface

    The D8B v5.1 upgrade offers a host of new features that can make your mixes sound better and speed your workflow. Here’s a list of the newest features of the Mackie OS v5.1.
  • Page 8 • Enhanced Surround Sound features: Note: If you are updating from version 3.0 to the v5.1 Surround Sound Setup window ° OS, when you open a session that was created in version Surround Sound Monitor Level control in the ° 3.0, you may experience anomolies in some of the EQ Surround window settings due to the new EQ alogrithms in v5.1.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Getting Ready

    Chapter 1 D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 3...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    MACKIE DESIGNS CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:...
  • Page 11 Keyboard CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •...
  • Page 12 1. Plug a PC-compatible keyboard into the KEY- MASTER OUT BOARD port on the back of the Remote CPU. 2. Plug a PS/2 compatible mouse into the MOUSE port on the back of the Remote CPU. MAIN 3. Plug an SVGA video monitor into the VIDEO port on the back of the Remote CPU.

  • Page 13: A New Way Of Thinking: Four Consoles In One

    Fader Banks. peripheral equipment. The Digital 8•Bus takes a few A fifth fader bank, HUI mode, is available by pressing moments to load the Mackie Real Time OS SHIFT+MASTERS. Even though only one Fader (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. When...

  • Page 14: Fader Bank Selection

    As you switch back and forth between all four Let’ s Get Some Sound Happening fader banks, the faders will move to their respec- tive settings for each bank. You’ll find that this • Mixer Power On. becomes your most popular demonstration. Your •...
  • Page 15 Figure 1-1 Completing the Microphone Signal Path Follow this graphic map to quickly complete a signal path using a microphone to capture the sound source.. RACK Mic into Mic Input Select Fader Speakers On and Bank 1 Connected to Mixer Mic Button Power On Down...

  • Page 16: Signal Routing Concept

    7. In the ASSIGNMENT section, verify that when Signal Routing Concept L–R is selected (green light on) the ASSIGN button in Channel One lights up green. This is The Digital 8•Bus, with its multilayer technology, basic bus assignment procedure. Anything you literally performs the work of at least four consoles.
  • Page 17 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. RACK Channel 1–24 Monitor Outs Mic/Line In to Speakers Channels 1–24 Tracking Mixer Fader Bank 1 Figure 1-3 Setting Up to Track...

  • Page 18: Keep Close Track Of These Concepts

    Figure 1-4 Basic Mixdown Setup This is a basic mixdown setup. Live Mic/Line input source might be used for any audio source: live vocals, instruments, or effects returns. RACK Multitrack From Tape to Channel Outboard Effects, From Mix Playback to 25–48 Inputs MIDI Gear, Live 2-Track Input (Analog...
  • Page 19 Figure 1-5 Signal-Flow Diagram Simply begin at the far left star and follow the route the signal must take to reach the master output. DSP includes all dynamics, equalization, and phase controls. Main Inserts Channel Tracking/Routing Meter AES/EBU Out S/PDIF Out Level to Pre-DSP Post-DSP...
  • Page 20 (optional) AES/EBU & S/PDIF STEREO INPUT PRE/ POST AUX 1–8 TO CONTROL ROOM SELECT LEVEL “Mackie Digital 8•Bus LEVEL Block Diagram 2 / 28 / 2003” LEVEL LEVEL Figure 1-6 D8B Block Diagram This diagram provides a detailed view of the D8B signal path.
  • Page 21 MAIN INSERT R (L) D8B OUTPUT SECTION S/PDIF DIGITAL OUT LEFT MIXDOWN SOLO SENDS X2 LEFT AND (RIGHT) ONLY SOLOED CHANNELS TO MAIN L/R BUS MASTER AES / EBU FADER DIGITAL OUT LEFT SOLO MIXDOWN MAIN OUT LEFT D / A PFL/AFL/MIXDOWN MAIN OUT LEFT SOLO...
  • Page 22 Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 16...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications Dither: Meters: • Apogee UV22 16-bit Super CD Encoding onboard • LED ladders displaying 24 channels, 24 LEDs per channel from –50 to 0 dBFS (0 dBFS = +20 dBu) Analog Input/Output Section Frequency Response: • Output Level (0 dBu = 0.775V RMS) •...

  • Page 24: Physical Dimensions

    Physical Dimensions 37.6" (955mm) CONSOLE SHIPPING WEIGHT 73 lbs. (33.1 kg) 17.25" (43.8cm) D8B CPU SHIPPING WEIGHT 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) 19.00" (48.3cm) D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 18...

  • Page 25: Updating Software

    14. Remove the 3rd floppy disk when prompted and Software upgrades can easily be downloaded power down the console power supply, then from the Mackie website at www.mackie.com. power back on. Find the D8B section and select “Downloads.” 15. You now have the updated D8B operating Always read the Release notes that accompany the system installed.

  • Page 26: Summary

    Summary 11. Place the 2nd floppy disk in the drive when prompted by the installation software. 12. Remove the 2nd floppy disk when prompted and This chapter has been specifically designed to place the 3rd floppy disk in the drive. help you understand the basic concept of the Digital 13.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Where Is It

    Chapter 2 D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 21...

  • Page 28: It's Time To Locate Everything

    Card Cage Section It’ s Time to Locate Everything… No matter how fast you want—or need—to get started, take advantage of this simple map of the DIGITAL I/O ANALOG I/O APOGEE PDI•8 AES/EBU CLOCK I/O territory: it provides the Fast Track overview of the D8B.

  • Page 29: Master Input/Output Section

    ALT IN can be assigned to one or more bus • Room for four separate effects cards. outputs. • MFX – Mackie Effects card with two stereo • In Stereo Mode: Output level is controlled by processors. the BUS 1–8 MASTERS (Fader Bank 4).

  • Page 30: Aux Out Section

    bm CR MAIN and CR NEAR FIELD br 2 TRACK A, B, and C • Pairs of 1/4" TRS stereo line-level outputs for • Balanced 1/4" TRS inputs for receiving line- sending signals to control room speakers. level analog signals from a 2-track recorder. •...

  • Page 31: Remote Cpu Description

    KEYBOARD CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •...

  • Page 32: Control Surface Functions

    6 Ethernet Port 2 Mic/Line Button TRIM • Accepts an RJ45 telco connector. • On channels 1–12 only. • Connects to PC/Mac for FTP file transfer • This button selects between the Mic In- 20dB +40dB through a network or peer-to-peer. put (XLR) and the Line Input (1/4"...
  • Page 33 • Pressing Solo on any channel lets you hear only the soloed channel. Channel Meters • Mackie’s exclusive Rude Solo Light flashes in- cessantly whenever any channel is soloed. • Indicate post-EQ, pre-fader levels. • There are three different types of soloing •...

  • Page 34: Master Section Description

    Master Section Description The Master Section—everything to the right of channel strip 24—is divided into 13 Master Section subsections. They are: • Master Fader/Bank Select Section • Master V-Pot Section • V-Pot Assign Section • Fat Channel Section • Studio/Solo Section •...

  • Page 35: Master V-Pot Section

    SHIFT Button MASTERS SHIFT The SHIFT button serves multiple functions. It provides a way to select multiple channels and 1-24 25-48 multiple solo buttons. It also serves as a fine-tune MIC/LINE TAPE IN selector for Aux levels and Pan adjustments. Try (TRACK) (MONITOR) adjusting an Aux level with and without the...

  • Page 36: V-Pot Assign Section

    MASTER PAN AUX 1–8 Buttons (Default Operation) • Assigns all applicable channel V-Pots to act as This description highlights the default configuration for aux sends and effects returns. pan controls (channels 1–72 and 81–88). Keep in mind that the new D8B plug-in architecture •...
  • Page 37 Figure 2-1 Aux Sends 1-8 (Default – Mackie Stereo Effects [4 MFX Cards]) Aux 1 – 4 Aux 5 – 8 TRS Out TRS Out 1-24 1-48 Internal Effects Processor 1 Internal Effects Processor 5 LEVEL TO TAPE DIGITAL TRIM...

  • Page 38: Fat Channel Section

    CHANNEL Select Display V-Pots and SELECT buttons • Just to the right of the L-R Meters. • Four Select buttons and V-Pots used to select and adjust options that show up in the Fat • Numeric readout indicates the selected channel Channel VFD.

  • Page 39: Studio/Solo Section

    ON button SAVE PATCH button Toggles the selected Fat Channel DSP control Press this button to store an individual EQ, parameters on and off in bypass fashion. compressor, gate, or plug-in setting to the onboard library of user presets. You must choose EQ, Gate, SETUP button Compressor, or a plug-in before trying to save a patch.

  • Page 40: Phones/Cue Mix Section

    TALKBACK TO STUDIO button AUX 11-12 Routes sound arriving at the in-panel Talkback Assigns the Aux 11-12 mix to the Phones output. mic to the Studio outputs. COPY MIX TO CUE button Pressing this causes all channel settings to be Note: Make sure the speakers that are connected to copied to the channel V-Pots for the selected CUE the Studio Outs are located in another room to avoid...

  • Page 41: Clipboard Section

    DIGITAL IN 1 button Note: The amount of attenuation for the DIM button can be changed in the GUI by selecting Mix Opt. in Selects the AES/EBU digital input as the Control the Setup window. Selection choices include –20 dB, Room source (when AES/EBU is the Stereo I/O –30 dB, –40 dB, and –inf dB (Cut).

  • Page 42: Master L-R/Shortcuts Section

    BUS 2 ASSIGN ASSIGN Even if you’ve never worked with an automation BUS 3 BUS 4 system, you’ll find the controls in the Mackie Real ASSIGN ASSIGN Time OS intuitive and powerful. Spend a little time BUS 5 BUS 6 grasping the concepts, then start mixing.
  • Page 43 • This button must be turned off before any auto- AUTO TOUCH Mode mation can be recorded or played back. • Activates Auto Touch write mode for auto- • Toggling Bypass doesn’t affect the automation mation data. filter LEDs (Faders, Mutes, Pan, All). How- ever, when Bypass is on no automation data •...

  • Page 44: Session Setup Section

    Session Setup Section GROUP button • Brings up the Group menu in the Fat Channel SETUP display. • This is a virtual group function where faders SAVE SAVE AS... LOAD and mutes are linked to one master fader, solo, and mute button in the Master fader bank. GROUP GENERAL PLUG INS...

  • Page 45: Transport Section

    Transport Section SMPTE VIEW button This section provides control for external recorder This button toggles between SMPTE/MTC time transports, time display, snapshots, locates, and loops. and BBT (Bars/Beats/Ticks) in the Position display. POSITION display Number Buttons 0–9 • Shows the numeric representation of SMPTE •...
  • Page 46 STORE button RANGE POSITION HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES FROM This button is used to save locate points and SET TIME console automation snapshots to the currently displayed number or a user-entered number. BARS BEATS TICKS LOOP SMPTE VIEW SNAPSHOT button •...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: What's On Tv

    Chapter 3 D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 41...

  • Page 48: Using The Graphic User Interface (Gui)

    • Right-click a channel fader and drag across Using the Graphic several adjacent faders to copy its level position to each. User Interface (GUI) • To jump the fader to a specific point in the fader throw, simply click the mouse on that point. •...
  • Page 49 • Click the on-screen SOLO button to hear one Quick Select Fat Channel channel alone. • Hold the Shift key to solo more channels or select Simply double-click the control surface SELECT Solo Latch mode in the Options menu. button to instantly open or close the Fat Channel. •...
  • Page 50 • Selects channel for cut, copy, and paste actions. Point and Click Aux Sends • Press shift, then click or drag across multiple To increase the send level, click to the right of any SELECT buttons to choose more than one. Aux and drag to the right;...
  • Page 51 Aux Pans 9-10 and 11-12 Cool Quick EQ Box • The blue bars with the pointers, located after Aux The blue box directly below the EQ levels 9 and 11, are pan controls for Auxes 9/10 on/off icon offers lightning-fast access and 11/12.
  • Page 52 Digital Trim Multitrack Direct Outs • The digital trim is a gain stage that allows you to • Fader Banks 1, 2, 3, and the BUS OUTS 1–8 (in adjust the input level to the channel before the Bank 4) can be routed to the direct outs 1–24. channel DSP.

  • Page 53: The Master Strip

    The Feedback Loop Caution Caution Caution Caution Caution: When Bank to Outputs is selected from the TAPE IN bank—or anytime you assign to a tape track from a tape return channel, then monitor the correlating fader—there is potential for a nasty feedback loop. To create the feedback loop: •...
  • Page 54 MASTER V-Pot TRACKING LEVEL • Functional as a master Aux level • This button activates the channel V-Pots to adjust control when any of the Auxes are final post-DSP output level to the multitrack outputs. selected in the Master Strip. •...

  • Page 55: Signal Path Flexibility

    Signal Path Flexibility POST Insert The POST Insert accesses the signal immedi- The D8B v5.1 software provides extremely ately past the EQ circuit and before the channel flexible routing options. Selecting an insert on- meter and fader. This an excellent patch point for screen is exactly the same as patching from the individual channel effects, where it’s appropriate...
  • Page 56 • To reset the channel to its original layout configuration, simply select the original channel number. Notice the Mackie OS places the original number to the right of the main list for your convenience. Notice, the channels below have been moved around to provide a better mixing configuration.

  • Page 57: May I See A Menu Please

    • Press Ctrl+O or click the File menu, drag down to There’s amazing power and flexibility in the Open Session, and release. Menus and Screens built into the Mackie OS. This • Use this to open a preexisting session file. guide will serve as an excellent Quick Reference •...
  • Page 58 Many other functions carry over from session Gain access to the Desktop by: to session when opening a new session (e.g., • Clicking the File menu and dragging down to sample rate). Desktop. If you require a more finely tuned template, •...

  • Page 59: The Edit Menu

    • Shutdown (Ctrl+Q) Note: Anytime you save patches (EQ, compressor, gate, plug-ins, etc.) the Mackie OS defaults to the User Presets folder. Don’t fight this procedure! To guarantee that your file will be around through various OS and plug- in updates, keep your presets in the default locations.
  • Page 60 • Cutting data typically restores selected channels or regions to their default settings or to off. • The History List keeps a running list of the Edit choices for later recall. Copy Channel(s) (Ctrl+C) • Places selected data on the clipboard, awaiting reassignment.
  • Page 61 • Choose the type of parameter in the top pull-down Clear Automation button. Set the action to Trim, Set, Min, or Max. • Trim adds or subtracts the selected value from all selected channels for the selected parameter. When Trim Fader is selected, the units are calibrated in dB for highly accurate fader adjustments.

  • Page 62: The Channel Menu

    The Channel Menu • Allows for quick and easy setting of global channel parameters. • Change the channel name. The Channel menu contains: • Easily set groups. • Channel List (Ctrl+B) • Set playback status to Run, Punch-Run, or • Open Channel… Disabled.
  • Page 63 Shortcuts: Note the “previous-click” shortcut (the Open Channel… last click has a memory if it was on a “like” parameter, and copies the previous-click setting to the next click). Also you can click and swipe down the list to change the column to the value that’s toggled by the click.
  • Page 64 Group… (Ctrl+G) adjacent channel on the same bank, or vertically to a channel directly above or below it (Mic/Line and Tape Return Banks only). For example, channel 2 can be linked to channel 1, channel 3, or channel 26. This can be done through the GUI or on the console surface.
  • Page 65 • Click the Link button to link the channels you Unlink (Ctrl+U) have selected or click Cancel to cancel the linking process. • To link a pair of channels horizontally from the control surface, press and hold the SELECT buttons of the two adjacent channels you wish to link.

  • Page 66: The Options Menu

    Reset Channel Delay… The Options Menu The Options menu contains: • Solo Latch • Link Speakers • Automation Submenu • Transport Submenu • Meters Submenu • Faders to Tape • Use Nine Pin Control • This resets the time-altered channels to a status of no offset.

  • Page 67: Automation Sub-Menu

    Automation Sub-menu Mutes • This action readies the automation computer to record all mute activity for any write-enabled channel. • This readies the automation computer to record all Pan movements for the write-selected channels. • All surround pans are recorded as well as L/R positioning.

  • Page 68: Meters Sub-Menu

    DAW software applications that • Post Fader (F7) metering displays the signal level support the Mackie HUI (Human User Interface). just after the fader, but before the mute button. • When HUI Mode is turned on, a HUI button •...

  • Page 69: The Plugins Menu

    The Plugins Menu • MODE toggles between STEREO and MONO when using the UFX card. Each UFX card is divisible into two halves. Either half can be selected as stereo or two-channel mono. In other words, each UFX card can be configured as two stereo, four mono, or one stereo and two mono plugins.
  • Page 70 • To deactivate a plug-in, select “none” in the Basic UFX Use Procedure associated PLUGIN column pull-down assignment 1. Open the Plugin Configuration window. menu. Click “OK” in the Alert dialog box. 2. Select the desired Stereo or Mono MODE status. Change status by simply clicking on the current Warning: Deactivating a plug-in erases all MODE status button.

  • Page 71: The Windows Menu

    The Windows Menu About This window displays the OS version, software Contains: authors, artist, etc. • About Help (Alt+H) • Help (Alt+H) Select Help to open the on-screen help • Hot Keys window. You can also press the HELP button in •...

  • Page 72: The Desktop Window (Ctrl+D)

    Hot Keys The Setup Window (Ctrl+1) The more of these key commands you learn, the faster and more efficient you’ll be at recording. Some adjustments are necessary on the control surface or with the mouse, but many control settings flow very quickly from the keyboard. Once you begin to incorporate these into your routine you’ll quickly realize the power and creative freedom they offer.

  • Page 73: Digital I/O

    Link Option controller actions. There are eight • Aux Strip: This option links the selection of any Network Channels that are not unlike TV channels aux bus across the network. For example, if Aux 1 via Ethernet, where the console has a unique Device is selected on any networked Digital 8•Bus console, Name (like 'Jolene' or 'Spike') and after setting the it will be selected on all networked Digital 8•Bus...

  • Page 74: Licensing

    • The Alt I/O 1–8 operates according to the type of in serial number ready. Then you have two options: I/O card installed (AIO•8, DIO•8, PDI•8, OPT•8). • Log on to the Mackie plug-in authorization • The Alt Inputs feed the 8 Alt Return channels on web page: Fader Bank 3.

  • Page 75: Mix Options

    when the Write Master is toggled off. “Standby” is Mix Options indicated by flashing LEDs, and “Armed” is indicated by solidly lit LEDs (actively writing). • Conversely, when “Use Write Ready” is disabled, and absolute and (absolute) trim dynamic automation is enabled, any channel Write may be immediately punched in and out of armed status.

  • Page 76: Surround

    Solo Latch Dim Amount • When Solo Latch is checked, SOLO buttons • This sets the amount of attenuation for the DIM remain engaged even when a new SOLO button is button in the Control Room section. pressed. • Choose from –20 dB, –30 dB, –40 dB, and –inf dB •...

  • Page 77: Midi

    Allow FTP Clients MIDI Check this option to enable the D8B for inter- network communication and file transfer. Note: To transfer files from your D8B to a computer for backup, you need to use an FTP client on your computer to communicate with the D8B. IP Address: •...
  • Page 78 type and parameter values (loading/unloading of Filtered configuration), and Channel List settings. It’s often convenient to eliminate a parameter Open Snapshot… or set of parameters from a snapshot change. If, for example, you’ve set all the basic EQs in the •...

  • Page 79: The Surround Window (Ctrl+3)

    The Surround Window (Ctrl+3) Flyback • Adjust surround position as usual, by dragging the The surround window offers precise control red or green ball. However, when FLYBACK is over image positioning in any mixing panorama selected, the ball (surround position) immediately along with individual subwoofer level and depth of snaps (flies) back to its original position once the center control.
  • Page 80 • Since stereo is a two dimensional mix mode, there’s Channel Number Display not much use in using the surround window to pan. • This numeric readout indicates the selected • MORPH and FLYBACK are available only in the channel. surround pan window.
  • Page 81 • With a Divergence setting of “0” the center- panned channel is routed to the center speaker only (speaker 3). • With a Divergence setting of “100” the center- panned channel is routed equally to the front left and right speakers (speakers 1 and 2). •...
  • Page 82 (TP) MENU • TP stands for Theme Park. This configuration Surround Menu commands are only active on pannable channels. If a menu command is unavail- provides a symmetrical distribution of speakers surrounding the listener. able, it will display in gray upon Menu activation. Menu selections are not available in the Master •...

  • Page 83: The Locator Window (Ctrl+4)

    • Though the result of a cut is like the result of Transport Controls “Reset,” settings that are cut are stored on the REWind, FFWD, STOP, PLAY, RECord Clipboard and can be pasted into a selected These controls operate any connected record channel.
  • Page 84 • See the Playback column in the Channel List Locator Parameters (under Channel in the upper menu bar) for individual channel automation playback status. FADER • Highlight this button to enable the recording of fader movements into automation. MUTE • Highlight this button to enable the recording of mute on/off selections into automation.

  • Page 85: The Mix Editor Window (Ctrl+5)

    Dedicated buttons for Insert New Cue, Insert The Mix Editor Window (Ctrl+5) New Event, Mute All Events, and Unmute All The Mix Editor window contains a graphic Events are also provided in the upper right corner representation of automation data. Though of the Mix Editor window.
  • Page 86 foreground data curve is subject to all clipboard • Highlight the FMP button to display fader, operations, while the back page curve remains mute, and pan data only. untouched. To update either the foreground or • Highlight the Busses button to display bus background view, click on the drop-downs, drag data only.
  • Page 87 • The resolution of these moves is relative to the Magnify Tool current screen resolution, so the greater the zoom- • Use this tool to select specific data lengths and to in value, the finer the resolution of any modifications. expand the data time to fill the overview screen.
  • Page 88 Mix Editor Before Commit: Snap Grid Drop-Down Box • Click here to select the “Snap To Grid” parameter. Selections include Rule Mrks, Minutes, Seconds, and Frames for SMTPE time, and Bar, 1/2 Note, 1/2 Note Triplet, 1/4 Note, 1/4 Note Triplet, 1/8 Note, 1/8 Note Triplet, 1/16 Note, and 1/16 Note Triplet for Bars:Beats:Ticks.
  • Page 89 After Commit Until Next Node: After Do Not Overwrite Existing Automation: ♦ Commit until End: With this option checked, automation is written from the time of the Note: When committing snapshots, the snapshot filter event until the end of the session. settings are taken into account.

  • Page 90: The Fat Channel Window (Ctrl+6)

    The Fat Channel Window (Ctrl+6) There are four EQ types to choose from: The Fat Channel overview is opened and • 4 Band Parametric closed by clicking on the “Fat Channel” button in • 20/20 EQ the lower menu bar, or by pressing Ctrl+6 on the •...
  • Page 91 • There are three methods to modify parameters in MEM A/B the EQ. • Each MEMory stores the most recent MEM A or • Click and drag on the editing ball in the MEM B EQ settings made for the selected channel. display window.
  • Page 92 SOFT • This button turns on the compressor soft knee function. The knee of the compressor describes the point on the input-output graph where the threshold begins to reduce the output. • A hard-knee compressor means that, up until the moment the input signal crosses the threshold, no compression occurs;...
  • Page 93 ACTIVE THRESHOLD • Click the ACTIVE button to turn on the • Determines the level at which the gate acts on the compressor for the selected channel. incoming signal. It is calibrated in decibels, MENU ranging from –60.0 dB to –1.0 dB. ATTACK •...
  • Page 94 RATIO • Determines the change in output level as a function of the change in input level, once the signal level drops below the threshold. This is sometimes called downward expansion. The ratio control ranges from 1:1.0 to 1:inf. Thus, if the ratio is 1:2, a decrease in input level of 10 dB results in a 20 dB decrease in output level (assuming the input is below the threshold level).

  • Page 95: The Panning Window (Ctrl+7)

    DIGITAL TRIM • KEY Button: This enables use of the Dynamics EQ by stealing the fourth band of EQ from the selected • Use the on-screen knob to adjust the channel channel’s equalizer to filter the Dynamics Key input. digital trim. •...

  • Page 96: The Faders Window (Ctrl+8)

    Speaker Select The Faders Window (Ctrl+8) • Highlight the desired speaker number icon to send a specific channel to any or all speakers. • Speakers are always numbered according to function: Front L/R are speakers 1 and 2; Front Center is speaker 3; Rear L/R are speakers 5 and 6; L/R Center are speakers 7 and 8;...
  • Page 97 All events appear in the Mix Editor window as Note: The folder that opens automatically for each event markers in the time bar. Events can be edited event type contains user patches, so if you haven’t saved from either window. Any text entered in the descrip- any patches, you won’t see any items on the list.

  • Page 98: Track Sheet (Ctrl+T)

    Visually, when a session using Events is • Any channel with notes appears with an orange loaded, the OS performs a match against the outline in the Track Sheet. This makes it easy to dependent files, and displays any detected changes find notes at a glance.

  • Page 99: The Midi Map Window (Ctrl + -)

    Automation…, Delete Global Time, Insert Global entire console’s parameter set. The MIDI Map Time, Delete Events, and Modify Levels… provides complete parameter access to almost all commands are logged as single list items. Each of channel functions, master fader, channel strip, and these actions is available for Undo, as long as they Aux master controls, and all plug-in parameters.

  • Page 100: Erase Ufx Memory

    • Mode: A value is displayed when the Route is a switch type. The two options available are Normal and Toggle. These refer to how the switch responds to received MIDI data and is therefore only relevant if the Direction is set to Receive on both. In Normal mode, a Note On message engages the switch and a Note Off (or Note On with velocity of zero) disengages the switch.

  • Page 101: Chapter 4: Applications

    Chapter 4 D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 95...

  • Page 102: Setting Up For A Session

    Digital 8•Bus is connected to damage while maximizing the chance of success. excellent reference monitors, like the Mackie Refer to Figure 4-1 for a Fast Track Graphic HR824’s. In addition, set up the system in an representation of this procedure.

  • Page 103: Setup Window

    Setup Window • It’s a good idea to keep a snapshot of each working configuration as a starting point: tracking, overdubs, symphony, grunge band, etc. The Setup Window is very important to the functionality of the Digital 8•Bus. Its settings ❏...
  • Page 104 Setup Window settings are automatically stored and are recalled in subsequent boot ups. ❏ ❏ General Mix Options • Mouse Speed • Aux 1–12 global Pre/Post selection • Display Intensity • Selection of One Button Punch, Record Safe, Use PreRoll, Use Write Ready, Write •...

  • Page 105: Installation And Connection Of Optional I/O And Effects Cards

    In/Out slots, or in the ALT I/O slot. You can mix any groovy new Mackie plug-ins. The D8B effects card combination of the AIO•8 and DIO•8 cards in the slots accommodate any combination of UFX and Tape I/O slots to suit your particular application.

  • Page 106: Installation Of Fx Cards

    Installation of FX Cards IMPORTANT: Shut off power to the Digital 8•Bus’ Remote CPU before installing or removing cards. Also, install your FX cards in order. For example, put your first FX card in the slot marked “A,” your second FX card in slot “B,”...

  • Page 107: Installation Of I/O Cards

    Installation of I/O Cards IMPORTANT: Shut off power to the Digital 8•Bus’ Remote CPU before installing or removing cards. 1. Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, unscrew the blank cover plate corresponding to the I/O card slot you want to fill. Remove Cover Plate for Tape I/O Card 2.

  • Page 108: Checklist For Basic Operational Functionality

    Checklist for Basic Connecting Analog Multitrack(s) Operational Functionality ❏ Install AIO•8 card(s) into one or more of the D8B Basic system functionality depends greatly on TAPE CARD slots. This provides up to 32 tracks of the accurate selection of a few key items. Work I/O (including the ALT I/O card).

  • Page 109: Connecting Tascam (Tdif) Multitrack(S)

    Connecting TASCAM (TDIF) Multitrack(s) ❏ Install DIO•8 card into one or more of the D8B TAPE card slots. ❏ Using a 25-pin D-sub digital cable (TDIF), connect the D8B Digital I/O connector to the TASCAM MDM (e.g., DA-88) Digital I/O connector. ❏...

  • Page 110: Multitrack Recording

    ❏ Press Mic button on channels using microphone Multitrack Recording inputs. Multitrack recording involves a continuous assessment of signal flow. If you follow a well- planned thought process from the beginning of the signal path to the end, you’ll succeed in each audio task.

  • Page 111: Multitrack Tracking Checklist

    Multitrack Tracking Checklist ❏ Connect multitrack ins and outs to D8B. ❏ Place tape inputs in ❏ Follow basic power-up procedure. record/ready to verify ❏ Select Mic/Line fader bank. signal at machine. It’s RACK ❏ Press phantom power button on the rear of typically best to monitor the console as necessary for mic inputs.
  • Page 112 ❏ Assign MIC/LINE bank channels to desired tape ❏ If you want to monitor from the multitrack, tracks. remove the MIC/LINE Bank from the L/R mix. This has no effect on the output to tape. ❏ Adjust control room monitor mix from TAPE IN Bank.
  • Page 113 ❏ Adjust headphone monitor volume in the PHONES/CUE MIX section. PHONES/CUE MIX 2 PHONES/CUE MIX 1 AUX 9-10 COPY MIX TO CUE AUX 9-10 COPY MIX TO CUE AUX 11-12 CONTROL ROOM AUX 11-12 CONTROL ROOM LEVEL LEVEL ❏ Adjust channel aux levels to onboard or outboard effects from Fader Bank 2 (TAPE IN).

  • Page 114: Sample Tracking Setup

    Sample Tracking Setup Monitoring Connect the outputs from the recorders to the This diagram shows a typical hookup for tracking. TAPE Inputs on the Digital 8•Bus. This allows you Four microphones are connected to channels 1–4 for to monitor the signal as it’s being recorded vocals.
  • Page 115 D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 109...

  • Page 116: Mixdown Setup

    EQ for an excellent mix. idea to verify optimum levels. ❏ Record the mix and enjoy the mind-boggling capabilities of the Mackie Digital 8•Bus. ❏ With channel faders off, set the Master Fader at Unity. D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 110...
  • Page 117 Sample Mixdown Setup This sample mixdown setup helps provide ideas for how your mixdown setup might look. Each setup is unique in many ways, yet predictable in many ways. D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 111...

  • Page 118: Effects/Plug-Ins

    Effects/Plug-ins 4. Plug-ins are organized in the order of the aux buses they correspond to. MFX/UFX Note: In the plug-in windows, clicking directly on the Before we look at more setup Effects patch name displays a large pop-up menu of examples, lets cover some quick tips on Factory or User patch names, which points to available efficient use of the Digital 8•Bus plug-...
  • Page 119 8. Click on the EFFECTS button to select Fader Note: Alternately, you can click and drag on the Bank 3. Click and drag, or physically move, the horizontal bar in the auxes section at the top of the FX return fader(s) corresponding to the selected channel strip to adjust the aux send level.

  • Page 120: Dynamics And Eq Applications

    Dynamics and EQ Applications Dynamics and equalization are typically applied in one of three ways: 1. Processing Dynamics and EQ Before Tape • Select Fader Bank 1 (MIC/LINE). • Double-click SELECT on the desired channel to open the on-screen Fat Channel. •...

  • Page 121: Midi And The D8B

    MIDI and the D8B SYNC MIDI Basics Your Digital 8•Bus works very well when incorporated in a MIDI network, utilizing a computer referenced to time code. MIDI SYNC Be sure to connect the D8B MIDI jacks to your MIDI interface. Within your computer-based MIDI sequencer, set the MIDI channel connected to the Digital 8•Bus D8B to transmit MIDI Time Code (MTC).

  • Page 122: Word Clock And The D8B - The Kitchen Sync

    Word Clock and the D8B — MIDI Snapshots The Kitchen Sync Once you’ve developed several snapshots for a mix, they can be recorded into a sequencer for In order for all digital components to function consistent playback. together in unity, they must all move together, This feature is set in the Mix Options window, sample-by-sample, through the digital data stream.
  • Page 123 Here are two more sample setups that include the Proper Sync Connection D8B and other digital devices which depend on Every digital system needs a master sync source. accurate and solid word sync. The D8B prefers to be the master source but will function as a master or slave.
  • Page 124 Verifying Word Clock Sync Between Devices You probably have a bad word clock sync and the Digital 8•Bus connection if: • When the D8B is set to “Internal” in the Apogee • You hear audio but it cuts in and out at regular Clock pop-up window, it generates word clock as intervals.

  • Page 125: Dither - To Uv22 Or Not To Uv22: That Is The Question

    Dither - To UV22 or Not to UV22: That Is the Question • Dither twice. If your music contains a wide Digital audio’s weakness is its ability to accurately dynamic range, you might not be able to resist the reproduce extremely low-level signals. As the amplitude decreases, there are fewer and fewer urge to use dither as you record to the multitrack.

  • Page 126: D8B-Hdr24/96 Setup

    Inputs (bottom connector). This section shows how the D8B is connected HDR24/96 Settings to the Mackie HDR24/96. These examples assume that the rest of your studio equipment (monitors, 1. Set the Sample Clock to Internal. sound sources, outboard processing, etc.) is 2.
  • Page 127 DIO•8 Sync out) to the HDR24/96 TDIF Hookup to HDR24/96 (DIO•8) Word Clock In. To make the HDR24/96 Cables & Hardware the clock master, connect its Word Clock Out to the D8B Word Clock In. (3) DIO•8 cards for HDR24/96 (3) DIO•8 cards for D8B HDR24/96 Settings (1) Clock I/O card for D8B...
  • Page 128 Console Settings ADAT Optical Hookup to HDR24/96 (DIO•8 or OPT•8) 1. Set the Tape Input and Tape Output format for each DIO•8 card to TDIF. Cables & Hardware (3) DIO•8 or OPT•8 cards for HDR24/96 2. If the D8B is the clock master, set the (3) DIO•8 or OPT•8 cards for D8B Sample Rate to either 44.1kHz or (1) Clock I/O card for D8B...
  • Page 129 Console Settings 1. If you have DIO 8 cards installed, set • the Tape Input and Tape Output format for each card to ADAT. OPT • cards need no configuration. 2. If the D8B is the clock master, set the Sample Rate to either 44.1kHz or 48kHz, and set the Apogee Clock to Internal (in the Digital I/O Setup...
  • Page 130 HDR24/96 Settings AES/EBU Hookup to HDR24/96 (PDI•8) 1. If the HDR24/96 is the clock master, Cables & Hardware set the Sample Clock to Internal; if it (3) PDI•8 cards for HDR24/96 is a clock slave, set the Sample Clock (3) PDI•8 cards for D8B to Word Clock and depress the 75Ω...

  • Page 131: Using The Digital 8•Bus With Adats

    OK, so we fibbed a little. You can 4. Set “Samplerate” to match the sample rate of use PDI•8 cards in the D8B the formatted ADAT tapes (typically 48kHz or without a Clock I/O card 44.1kHz). installed, but doing so requires that you enable sample rate ADATs conversion on both the D8B and...

  • Page 132: Connecting The Digital 8•Bus To A Brc And Adats

    Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to a Settings BRC and ADATs Graphics in the previous section will help you locate these controls. The inclusion of a BRC controller or, for that matter, any other sync controller box with word 1. Click the “Setup” button in the bottom menu bar clock and MTC, vastly increases the capabilities of of the SVGA monitor to open the General Setup the Digital 8•Bus.
  • Page 133 MOUSE CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •...

  • Page 134: Connecting The Digital 8•Bus To Adats Using An External Sync Box

    Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to ADATs Using an External Sync Box Cabling and Hookup 4. Set the “Samplerate” to match the sample rate of the formatted ADAT tapes (typically 48 kHz 1. Connect a fiber optic (lightpipe) cable between or 44.1 kHz). the ADAT’s DIGITAL IN and the DIO•8 card’s ADAT OPTICAL OUT.
  • Page 135 MOUSE CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •...

  • Page 136: Connecting The D8B To Tascam Mdms

    3. Set the Machine ID on each recorder, with the Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMs first deck (master) having the lowest number and the last deck having the highest number. DA-88s Cabling and Hookup start with ID #0 and DA-38s start with ID #1. DA-88 DA-38 1.
  • Page 137 MOUSE CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • ware version 1.05. THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •...

  • Page 138: Digital Audio Workstation Setup

    Digital Audio Workstation Setup 4. Set the Digital 8•Bus “Samplerate” to match the computer’s sample rate (typically 48kHz or 44.1kHz). Selecting “Internal” in the Apogee Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to a Digital Audio Clock pull-down establishes the D8B as the Workstation (Digital Performer, Studio Vision Pro, master.
  • Page 139 DATA AND SYNCHRONIZATION I/O CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •...

  • Page 140: Live Sound/Live Recording Setup

    ❏ Live Sound/Live Recording Setup Set up a quick mix using level, pan, EQ, dynamics, effects In a live sound/recording application the ❏ Adjust mix to the cue (headphone) buses. console fader banks are chained together to form one large console. With the addition of up to 24 ❏...
  • Page 141 D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 135...

  • Page 142: Post-Production Setup

    Post-Production Setup 3. Click and hold on the “1” button at the top of channel 1. Sweep across to channel 6 to assign channels 1–6 to Bus 1. The Digital 8•Bus is an amazing tool, no matter what the setup. However, the more com- 4.

  • Page 143: Using Basic Automation

    Automation is somewhat intimidating at first. • Channel reconfigurations Fortunately, it doesn’t need to be. The power, flexibility, and ease of use provided by the Mackie Two Types of Automation designers makes the D8B painless and intuitive. If you’ve used other automation systems, you Automation moves are divided into two basic have a definite advantage.
  • Page 144 you’ll be tweaking the mix to perfection anyway. Save Snapshot For Safety • Verify that all channels are selected by choosing As you build the mix, save snapshots as soon each of the four fader banks and confirming that as the music begins to reveal itself. Label the all SELECT buttons are highlighted.
  • Page 145 Move a channel fader Press the D8B Record Button • As soon as the fader moves, the WRITE button • Press the RECORD button on the control illuminates, indicating automation data is being surface in the transport control section or in the recorded.

  • Page 146: Automation Procedural Checklists

    Automation Procedural Checklists Press TRIM LEVELS Automation Start-up Procedure • Press TRIM LEVELS in the control surface ❏ Automation In Bypass Automation section, on-screen Locator window, ❏ Clear Automation or in the Options>Automation menu. Notice that ❏ Save Session As… ❏...

  • Page 147: Appendices

    D8B Manual • Appendices • page 141...

  • Page 148: Appendix A Service

    (if the card is missing, let us know and we’ll rush number, please let Tech Support know if you need one to you). new packaging. Mackie is not responsible for any If you think your console has a problem, please do damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging.
  • Page 149 Troubleshooting Guide Three Things to Keep in Mind Bad Sound As you become familiar with the Digital 8•Bus, • Is the input connector plugged completely into you’ll find it helpful to keep these three questions in the jack? mind at all times: •...

  • Page 150: Appendix Bivl Vocal Studio

    Harmony Ensemble voice that it affects. Note: The Digital 8•Bus ships with one MFX (Mackie Effects) card installed. You can load it with either the Mackie Effects plug-in or the IVL Vocal Studio plug-in.
  • Page 151 the output of the harmony effects block. Each effects Edit–Harmony Ensemble block then returns its processed signal to an individual stereo return. Interval: In SmartChord, SmartKey and Pitch Shift control modes, “Interval” determines how much higher or lower the harmony note is than the lead note.

  • Page 152: Operation-Harmony

    Pitch Correct Mode Interval Using the interval sliders, you can adjust the interval of each of the four harmony voices. Basically, “Interval” controls the voicing of the harmonies relative to your lead note. When in the Pitch Bender: Use the bender to manually raise SmartChord and SmartKey control modes, the or lower the pitch of the shifted voices.
  • Page 153 1. Harmonies: Detuning each harmony voice can Gender create natural-sounding harmonies. In real life nobody sings perfectly in tune, so why should the IVL Vocal Studio have to? 2. Doubling: Detuning unison harmony voices can create the fattest of phat vocal sounds without singing a vocal line four times.
  • Page 154 Vibrato adds another level of human quality to Styles the harmony voices. The majority of singers use some amount of vibrato. Basically, Vibrato is like the modulation wheel on a keyboard, which modulates a harmony voice’s pitch by a small amount. The Vibrato presets are based on the amount of modulation, the rate of the modulation, and when the modulation starts.
  • Page 155 Manual SmartChord SmartChord uses the intelligent harmonies of the Because you can choose exactly which harmony Vocal Studio in conjunction with a MIDI keyboard notes you want, Manual mode is excellent for hooked up to the D8B. On the keyboard, you would creating unusual harmony treatments.

  • Page 156: Operation-Pitch Correction Mode

    To select Key and Scale, you want to be in the Operation–Pitch Correction Mode Key/Scale Edit mode, shown above. Once in this editing window, Key is selected by clicking on a note To make sure you are in Pitch Correction mode on the piano.
  • Page 157 Slope controls the switching rate between the Pitch Bend Range sets a maximum amount the pitch corrected sound and the original sound when pitch can be corrected using the Pitch Bender. The using the Vocal Studio’s keyboard control graphic. pitch bend range is set by grabbing the red circle Use the red circle in the Slope window to adjust the (located in the Pitch Bend Range window) with your slope.

  • Page 158: Appendix C: Plug-In Configuration And Routing

    Appendix C Plug-in Configuration and Routing Configuring the Plug-in After installing your UFX or MFX card, all you need to do is assign a plug-in to the card. Assigning the Plug-in to a UFX or MFX card 1. Click the Plugins menu and select Plugins, (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P).
  • Page 159 4. A default name for the preset is automatically Deactivating the Plug-in displayed, such as Preset#1. If you want to 1. Select none from the associated plug-in drop- rename it, simply type in the name you want, down assignment menu. using up to 20 characters.
  • Page 160 Automation and Snapshot Control 4. Click INTERNAL if the file is on the internal drive, or click FLOPPY if the file is on a floppy disk. Dynamic Real Time 5. Select the preset you want to load. To write automation on a loaded plug-in: 6.
  • Page 161 FX Routing The Plug-in Configuration Window Input Source Plug-in Assignment Assignment Card Slot Column Column Column Stereo/Mono Mode Column Close Window Plug-in display toggle Destination Assignment Column Card A Card B Card C Card D Stereo/Mono Toggle Button Inserting a Plug-in into a Channel A pre- or post-DSP channel insert can also be used as the input source for a plug-in.
  • Page 162 Using an Aux Send with a Plug-in Pre-Fader and Post-Fader Auxiliary Sends • Click the associated INPUT SOURCE button and Normally, effect sends are post-fader, so the select an Aux input source. In the example below, signal sent to the effect follows the program level we have chosen the Aux 4 Bus.
  • Page 163 The FX Return Channel • Switch the D8B Bank Select to EFFECTS (49-72) and bring up faders one and two (channels 49 and 50). You will also see meter activity associated with these channels. FX Channels 1&2 (channels 49&50) The Plug button toggles between Windows menu buttons and FX...
  • Page 164 Click the EQ button in the lower right corner different from the damping control which rolls off of the Mackie Effects window to turn the EQ on only the higher frequencies over time. It is cali- and off. This provides a low-shelving filter with a...
  • Page 165 (patches) stored on the hard drive that can be readily selected. Click in the preset title box at the bottom of the Mackie Effects window to select from the list of Factory Presets in the dropdown box. You can also create and save your own effects (click the MENU button and select “Save User Preset As...”).

  • Page 166: Appendix D: Shortcuts

    Appendix D: Shortcuts Feature Surface Keyboard Mouse (click or pull down) New Session [New] Ctrl+N File > New Session Open Session [Load] Ctrl+O File > File Manager Save Session [Save Session] Ctrl+S File > Save Session Save Session As [Save Session As] File >...
  • Page 167 Functions on SELECT(ed) Channel Example: Select channels 1–5 and type the letter [M] and these channels will mute. To unmute these same selected channels, type either a comma [ , ] or hold down the shift key and type the letter [M]. Feature Surface Keyboard...
  • Page 168 ODDS ’N’ ENDS Feature Surface Keyboard Mouse (click or pull down) Channel strip name Click on name field, enter [text], [tab] (right) or [shift] [tab] (left) Equal aux/trim levels (see clipboard ops) (See clipboard ops) Click bar, right mouse button, swipe either direction Bus assigns [Bus #], swipe [Assign]s Click bus, any mouse button, swipe either direction...

  • Page 169: Appendix E: Midi Implementation Guide

    Appendix E MIDI Implementation Guide Product: Mackie Digital 8•Bus Date: 4/03 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 5.1 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default 00, MIDI Off (note 1) 00, MIDI off (note 1) See 1) under notes Changed 00-0F 00-0F...

  • Page 170: Appendix Fhui Mode

    HUI Mode What’ s a HUI? right-most channel faders and the master fader Mackie introduced HUI (Human User Inter- are all that are active. This is because HUI’s MIDI face) in 1997, one of the industry’s first affordable mapping only provides for eight active channels at...
  • Page 171 Add/Remove tab and choose Mackie HUI. Click the Add button and then click the Setup tab. Now choose Mackie HUI from the Devices list. Select the MIDI channel you have connected to the D8B for both the Input and Output. Click OK.
  • Page 172 These are indicated on-screen by clicking the Let’s look a little closer at the HUI layer in question mark button in the upper right corner. sections: The left side of the screen provides a map of the control section of the D8B, with numerical references over many of the buttons and a list of the HUI functions provided by each button.
  • Page 173 ling the first five auxes in your DAW. It also Next we have the Automation section and the controls the functionality of the VSel button in D8B Assignment section (buttons 25-38). These conjunction with the Aux Mute button (1) (this are mapped to the Automation Enable controls switches between Pre/Post or Mute/Unmute for and the Automation Mode controls from the HUI.
  • Page 174 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Pro Tools 16220 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments...
  • Page 175 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Pro Tools Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Pro Tools Function Automation Auto Enable Mute Auto Arms Mute in PT Auto Enable Window Mutes Automation Auto...
  • Page 176 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Nuendo 16220 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Nuendo Function...
  • Page 177 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Nuendo Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Nuendo Function Automation Auto Enable Mute Mutes Automation Auto Auto Mode Touch Touch Automation Pan Auto Enable Pan...
  • Page 178 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Cubase SX 16220 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments...
  • Page 179 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Cubase SX Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Cubase SX Function Automation Auto Enable Mute Mutes Automation Auto Auto Mode Touch Touch Automation Pan Auto Enable Pan...
  • Page 180 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For DP3.1 16220 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments DP3.1 Function...
  • Page 181 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For DP3.1 Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments DP3.1 Function Automation Toggles Audio Track Mute and MIDI Track Mute Automation Enables in DP3 Automation Setup window...
  • Page 182 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Soundscape 16220 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Soundscape Function...
  • Page 183 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Soundscape Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Soundscape Function Automation Auto Enable Mute Mutes Automation Auto Auto Mode Touch Touch Automation Pan Auto Enable Pan...
  • Page 184 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Logic 6 16220 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments...
  • Page 185 D8B v5.1 B445 HUI Layer Control Mapping For Logic 6 Button Global General HUI Layer Number D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Logic 6 Function Automation Toggles automation playback and recording of mute Auto Enable Mute Mutes Automation Auto...

  • Page 186: Appendix G Compatible Cables

    Appendix G Compatible Cables Analog and Digital Multitrack Cables The following companies supply analog and digital multitrack cables for use with the HDR24/96 I/O cards: Horizon Music, Inc. P.O. Box 1988, Cape Girardeau MO 63702-1988 Tel: (800) 255-9822; Fax: (800) 455-3460 http://www.horizonmusic.com AIO•8 Analog Interface Cables HDA8 Series...
  • Page 187 Marshall Electronics PO Box 2027, Culver City, CA 90231 Tel: (800) 800-6608; Fax: (310) 391-8926 http://www.mars-cam.com AIO•8 Analog Interface Cables DC-DAXM Series DB25 to 8 male XLR’s DC-DAXF Series DB25 to 8 female XLR’s DC-DAS Series DB25 to 8 1/4" TRS Standard lengths: 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 feet...

  • Page 188: Index

    Index Symbols Aux 1–8 Buttons ....................... 30 Aux 9–10 and 11–12 ................. 30, 34, 48, 106 2 Track A, B, and C .................... 24, 34 Aux Buttons 1–8 ....................... 48 20/20 EQ ........................84 Aux Out Section ...................... 24 25-pin ........................22, 23 Aux Pans 9-10 and 11-12 ...................
  • Page 189 Channel Name ......................88 Channel Notes ......................60 Channel Select ....................27, 43 D8B/HDR-24 Setup ....................120 Channel Select Display ..................12, 32 Data ..........................25 Channel Strip Section ..................... 26 Date and Time ......................66 Assign ........................26 DAW .......................... 132 Channel Fader ....................
  • Page 190 LOAD PATCH ......................33 Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram ............16 MEMORY A and B ....................33 Figure 2-1 Aux Sends 1-8 (Default-Mackie Stereo Ef ........31 NEXT ........................32 Figure 4-1 Power-up Procedure ............... 96 ON Button ......................33 Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for Multitrack Recordi ........
  • Page 191 Floppy Disk ............19, 38, 51, 52, 53, 57, 115, 154 Styles ....................145, 148 Flyback ....................61, 69, 73, 74 Timing ....................145, 148 Formant-Preserving Pitch Shifting ..............144 Vibrato ....................145, 148 Free MIDI ......................... 165 Volume ....................145, 147 From Tape .........................
  • Page 192 Macintosh ........................19 MIDI Machine Control ..................44, 77 Mackie Effects ....................23, 158 MIDI Map ........................40 Mackie Real Time OS ..................7, 36 MIDI Map Window (Ctrl + –) ................. 93 About ........................65 Creating a Route ....................94 Magnify Tool ......................
  • Page 193 Ping Pong ......................... 159 Pitch Correct Mode ....................146 Pitch Recognition ....................144 Near Field Button ..................... 35 Play Button ....................... 40 Network ........................66 Play From Selection (Ctrl+Space) ................55 Console Linking Playback ........................56 Automation ....................67 Plug-in Architecture ....................23 Aux Strip ......................
  • Page 194 Route to Tape ....................36, 88 Dim Amount ....................70 Rude Solo Light ....................... 34 Faders to Tape ..................... 70 Run ..........................56 Link Speakers ....................70 Run Event (Alt+R) ..................... 91 MIDI Snapshots ................... 69 One Button Punch ..................69 Record Safe ....................
  • Page 195 Studio Vision Pro ....................132 Transport Section ....................39 Studio/Solo Section ....................33 ENTER ........................39 AFL SOLO ......................33 LOCATOR ......................39 CLEAR SOLO ....................... 34 LOOP ........................39 MIXDOWN SOLO ....................33 Number Buttons 0–9 ..................39 PFL SOLO ......................33 POSITION display .....................
  • Page 196 What Type of Data Can Be Automated .............. 137 Whirlwind ........................ 181 Windows ........................19 Windows Menu ......................65 About ........................65 Close All (Ctrl+\) ....................66 Desktop (Ctrl+D) ....................66 Erase UFX Memory.................... 94 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+9) ..............90 Faders (Ctrl+8) ....................

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