MAINSTREAM COMPLETE LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO CAPTURE INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KEYS Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, 2.
MAINSTREAM COMPLETE LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO CAPTURE INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KEYS Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................2 Table of Contents ......................................3 Chapter 1 : Welcome ....................................5 Introduction ........................................5 Features .........................................5 Things to Remember ....................................6 About This Guide .......................................6 Getting Started ......................................6...
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MAINSTREAM COMPLETE LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO CAPTURE INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KEYS Chapter 3 : MainStream Top Panel Features............................12 Introduction ......................................12 PC Audio Return Level Control Knob ..............................12 Mic Level Control Knob (+Sig/OL LED) ............................... 13 Aux Mute Button ...................................... 13 Mic Mute Button ......................................
Hello everyone! This is the MainStream Owner’s Manual. This document contains detailed information about the MainStream... we hope you like it! Mackie MainStream is the easiest way to start a pro-quality stream by integrating video, audio and stream control into a single, powerful device.
This guide is designed to be accessible, with subsections as complete as practical to minimize having to electronically leaf back and forth looking for the whole story. The entire manual does not need to be read to figure out how to use MainStream.
Audio/Video Interface and Power Connector This 2x2 USB-C port is MainStream’s only source of power... but it does oh so much more than that! That said, we’ll start there. Simply connect one end of the included cable to this MainStream USB-C port and the other end to a computer’s USB-C port.
The input level is controlled via the mic level control knob, located on the front of MainStream. [It’s the big one located on the left-hand side of MainStream; for reference, the silkscreen printed underneath the knob displays a microphone and headset.].
It is mono mic-level input and a stereo output of the headphone mix. The input level is controlled via the mic level control knob, located on the front of MainStream. [It’s the big one located on the left-hand side of MainStream; for reference, the silkscreen printed underneath the knob displays a microphone and headset.].
This includes channel 1 unless the direct monitor switch is disengaged. The output level is controlled via the monitor output level knob, located on the front of MainStream. [It’s the small one located on the right-hand side of MainStream;...
These inputs are then sent through to the USB-C output (located just to the left of these inputs; and because this connector is also used to power up MainStream, a cable should already be connected to the USB-C output.). These inputs will appear as independent devices on the receiving computer.
Introduction From top to bottom and left to right, each MainStream is outfitted with a bunch of knobs, buttons, LEDs, and more. So much more, in fact, that we will call out and describe each one, starting near the upper-left corner with the PC audio return level control knob.
MAINSTREAM COMPLETE LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO CAPTURE INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KEYS Mic Level Control Knob (+Sig/OL LED) This knob is used to adjust the channel 1 volume – microphone and headset – to the headphones and mix minus. It ranges from: (off) to maximum gain (+60 dBu) XLR/TRS input –...
MAINSTREAM COMPLETE LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO CAPTURE INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KEYS Monitor Level Control Knob This knob controls the output volume for the monitors with the level ranging from a low of (off, far-left) to maximum gain (max, far-right). The signal at this output is a stereo mix of all inputs. This includes channel 1 unless the direct monitor switch is disengaged.
MAINSTREAM COMPLETE LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO CAPTURE INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KEYS Multifunction Keys These six multifunction keys (aka F1-F6) have a dual purpose. For starters, they are programmable and may be assigned tasks of your choosing, such as scene switching, triggering virtual sample pads, and more.
Hookup Diagrams > Gaming Console Streaming Setup MainStream acts as a capture card for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and other gaming consoles. Just connect your console to HDMI in and the HDMI passthrough to your television. You can stream with a lightweight laptop and your headset...
Hookup Diagrams > Gaming PC Streaming Setup Run a professional live streaming battle station through Mackie MainStream, including a high-end DSLR camera through the HDMI, USB webcam for an extra angle, plus a high-quality XLR broadcast mic and headphones. It all connects to your...
Hookup Diagrams > Just Chatting Streaming Setup The flexibility of Mackie MainStream makes it the perfect interface for any type of stream. This “Just Chatting” setup uses a DSLR camera, USB mic, and a smartphone for chatting with a call-in guest. (Mix Minus ensures the caller doesn’t hear an echo).
Troubleshooting If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com) to get some ideas or contact our technical support heroes.
MAINSTREAM COMPLETE LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO CAPTURE INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KEYS Appendix B : Technical Information Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Response of all inputs and outputs (–10 dB): ........................ 20 Hz – 20 kHz Dynamic Range: Mic / Line inputs, Monitor / Headphone outputs: (gain @min, volume @max, level @ 0 dBFS): .........................>94 dB...
MAINSTREAM COMPLETE LIVE STREAMING & VIDEO CAPTURE INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL KEYS Power Requirements USB Bus-Powered ................................7.5W – 15W (USB-C 3.1) Operating Temperature: ................................0–45˚ C // 32–113˚ F Dimensions Size (H x W x D): ............................2.4 × 8.4 × 3.7 in // 62 × 214 × 95 mm Weight: .....................................1.3 lb // 0.6 kg...
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