Mackie D8B v5.1 Introduction, Let’s Get It Working, Hooking Stuff Up, About This Manual, First, connect the Remote CPU to the console

Introduction

This Guide reflects the newest and most progressive features and options available on the Mackie Digital 8•Bus. The D8B is

designed to grow with the audio industry. Each software revision provides new features and capabilities, updating your console and ensuring that your investment remains current for many years to come.

An increasing number of other manufacturers have jumped on the D8B band wagon. Through affiliations with companies like Acuma Labs, Apogee, TC Electronics, Massenburg, dbx, and Antares, Mackie Designs has provided an environment where third-party plug-ins let you design the perfect system for your needs—all within the Digital 8•Bus architecture!

Let’s Get It Working

This is a step-by-step guide to get the Digital 8•Bus working. We assume you’ve pulled everything out of the box and are ready to start working.

First, you’ll need:

•1 Stereo Power Amplifier

•1 pair of Monitor Speakers (you can substitute a pair of powered monitors for the power amplifier/ monitor speaker combo, or some stereo headphones)

•Miscellaneous cables

•1 cup of coffee (we think any native Seattle-based beverage heightens the Mackie experience)

Hooking Stuff Up

About This Manual

This manual is the “let’s just do it” guide. Each chapter covers an important consideration:

•Chapter 1 describes basic setup procedures with an emphasis on achieving successful routing of an audio source to your monitors.

•Chapter 2 briefly describes all surface controls.

•Chapter 3 describes the on-screen interface.

•Chapter 4 highlights some typical applications. If you’d like to move ahead at light-speed, try

jumping directly to Chapter 4, using Chapters 2 and 3 as a reference. If you crave details, or if you’re new to recording—especially digital recording—don’t forget to check out our website for more info at www.mackie.com.

First, connect the Remote CPU to the console.

1.Connect the DC power cable between the Remote CPU and the console. Rotate the outer sleeve of the connector clockwise until the sleeve is snug and finger-tight.

Caution: The Remote CPU weighs 42 pounds, so we recommend that if you mount it in a rack, you place it at the bottom of the rack and provide additional support at the rear of the unit.

			A	B	C	D
		56 INPUT 72 CHANNEL				DIGITAL I/O 1
		DIGITAL MIXER				AES/EBU
	WARNING:
SHUT OFF REMOTE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CONNECTING						IN
OR DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY CABLE FROM CONSOLE
	POWER	CONSOLE
	SUPPLY	DATA
						OUT
						DIGITAL I/O 2
						S/PDIF
						IN
CAUTION	WARNING:	SERIAL NUMBER	MANUFACTURING DATE			OUT
	AVIS:	É
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.		UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE		DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
WARNING: SHUT OFF POWER TO UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING CARDS!
				DIGITAL EFFECTS CARDS		DIGITAL I/O	SYNC	ALT I/O

TAPE 1-8

TAPE 9-16 TAPE 17-24

ANALOG I/O

LINE INPUTS

(BAL/UNBAL)

BUS OUT 1-8

SURROUND OUT

+48V

OUT

MIC

ANALOG

MASTER OUT

2 TRACK IN A

PHONES 1

PHONES 2

LINE IN

2 TRACK IN B

STUDIO OUT

INSERT

MAIN

ANALOG

NEAR FIELD

2 TRACK IN C

PUNCH I/O

TALKBACK

AUX

AUX OUT

MASTER OUT

(BAL/UNBAL)

PATENTS PENDING

TAPE IN/OUTS

Data Cable

DC Power

Cable

MACKIE DESIGNS	SERIAL NUMBER	MANUFACTURING DATE
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED THAT		PARALLEL
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION		PARALLEL
		DATA
60Hz, 2.8A		CONSOLE
120V

MOUSE

KEYBOARD

120/230V

1.0/0.5A

PC-Compatible Keyboard Multi-Sync Video Monitor

PS/2 Mouse

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