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1. Introduction
Now you've done it! You've just invested in
the newest generation of affordable digital
mixing consoles by Mackie Designs. Whether
or not you've used digital mixing consoles
before, you will be pleased by the analog feel of
our Digital 8•Bus, and by how easy it is to use.
Greg Mackie has been designing and building
analog mixers for years (since the TAPCO days
of the early '70s), and one of the prime direct-
ives for our first digital mixing console was to
make it as easy to use as an analog mixer.
The Digital 8•Bus combines the best of both
worlds, providing an intuitive control surface
for mixing the old-fashioned way — with
faders and knobs — and providing connections
for a mouse, keyboard, and video monitor for
performing computer-oriented functions such
as file maintenance and editing. Of course, you
can perform virtually all the same mixing
functions on the video monitor as you can on
the control surface, so you have the flexibility
to choose what works best for you.
About The Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help
you get going right away. Use it, along with the
Quick Start Video, to learn the basics of setting
up and using the Digital 8•Bus. But eventually
you will have to crack open the Digital 8•Bus
Owner's Manual to gain a
more in-depth understanding
of what the Digital 8•Bus
can do for you.
Part No. 820-075-00 Rev. A 8/98
©1998 Mackie Designs Inc., All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Unpacking
Obviously, you've already opened the box if
you're reading this manual. Here are some
helpful hints on unpacking:
• The Digital 8•Bus comes in two parts, each
packed in a separate box: The Console and
the Remote CPU.
The Console
• If you haven't removed the Digital 8•Bus
from the packing box yet, remove the
accessory tray containing the manuals,
video, and miscellaneous literature.
• Remove the foam blocks from the ends of
the console. Just lift up on them and they'll
come right out. The Digital 8•Bus weighs 65
pounds, so we recommend enlisting the help
of another person to assist in lifting it out of
the box. Position one person on each end of
the box and, on the count of three, lift the
console (remember: back straight, lift with
your legs!).
• Place the console on a flat surface, like the
floor next to the packing box, or a table top
large enough for the Digital 8•Bus to sit on.
• Remove the plastic bag from around the
console.
• Please save the box, the outer sleeve, and
all the foam innards. If you need to ship your
Digital 8•Bus anywhere, using the original
carton is the best way to do it.
outer sleeve
left side
foam
factory fresh
console in
plastic bag
left side
lower foam
Figure 1. Unpacking the Console
box top
accessories
accessory tray
right side
foam
box bottom
right side
lower foam
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