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Summary of Contents for Mackie D8B
- Page 1 Chapter 1...
- Page 2 We assume you’ve pulled everything out progressive features and options available of the box and are ready to start working. on the Mackie Digital 8•Bus. The D8B is First, you’ll need: designed to grow with the audio industry. Each •...
- Page 3 MIDI Ethernet Video Mouse Keyboard 2. Connect the data cable between the Remote CPU and the console. Rotate the thumbscrews on each connector clockwise until they are finger tight. These connections are optional, but we strongly 3. Make sure the POWER switch on the Remote recommend using them to get the most from your CPU is off.
- Page 4 AC line. Non-powered Caution: Never connect or disconnect anything Monitors except microphone or line-level inputs while the console is powered up. Connect from D8B outputs to power amp using line cable, then from amp to non-powered speakers using speaker cable.
- Page 5 The Digital 8•Bus takes a few Even though only one Fader Bank is accessible at a moments to load the Mackie Real Time OS time, all four are fully functional at all times. Use of (Operating System) and initialize the DSPs. When...
- Page 6 Two 24-track machines can easily be connected that the Digital 8•Bus is powered up first. This to the D8B for mixdown: one into the Fader Bank 1 procedure helps establish the mixer as a primary line inputs, and the other into the Fader Bank 2 source in the digital sync scheme.
- Page 7 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 8 D8B to the monitor system. Figure 1-3 demonstrates a tracking setup. Notice how the graphic representation of two separate fader banks supports the mental image of the D8B concept: ASSIGN ASSIGN sound source into the MIC/LINE bank, then routed to the multitrack, then back into the TAPE IN bank.
- Page 9 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...
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Use this diagram for troubleshooting! CHANNEL The previous diagrams help create an accurate mental image of how the D8B functions. The signal flow diagram in Figure 1-5 (on the next page) looks more closely at the actual path the signal takes from a point of origin to a chosen destination. - Page 11 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. 3. When using the V-Pot to adjust a parameter, make sure it’s assigned to make the change you need.
- Page 12 Figure 1-6 D8B Block Diagram This diagram provides a detailed view of the D8B signal path.
- Page 14 Figure 1-7 D8B Gain Structure Diagram...
- Page 15 • Output Level (0 dBu = 0.775V RMS) • Left and Right Outputs: +22 dBu balanced 1/4" TRS • LED ladders displaying 24 channels, 24 LEDs per +28 dBu balanced XLR channel from –50 to 0 dBFS (0 dBFS = +20 dBu) •...
- Page 16 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)
- Page 17 Demo_Plugins_3xxx_PC.zip file to install the and install procedures. plug-in update. After updating the plug-ins software on the D8B, you must perform the “Erase UFX Memory” and “Upgrade UFX Cards” Follow these steps if you are downloading procedures (under Windows in the upper menu onto a Windows ®...
- Page 18 After updating the plug-ins Chapters 2 and 3 support what you’ll encounter software on the D8B, you must perform the “Erase in Chapter 4. Feel free to jump ahead, but keep in UFX Memory” and “Upgrade UFX Cards”...