Mackie D8B v5.1 Figure 1-4Basic Mixdown Setup, Signal Flow, 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.

FAST

TRACK

Multitrack

Outboard Effects,	From Tape to Channel			From Mix Playback to
Outboard Effects,		25–48 Inputs
MIDI Gear, Live		25–48 Inputs
MIDI Gear, Live				2-Track Input (Analog
Room Mics, etc.		From Master Out to		2-Track Input (Analog		Monitor Outs
Room Mics, etc.	Tape or Bus Outs			or Digital)
	Tape or Bus Outs			or Digital)
		Mixdown Recorder				to Speakers
						Phones
Channels 1–24		Channels 25–48		Monitor Mixdown Machine
Tracking Mixer		Monitor Tape		at CONTROL ROOM in the
Fader Bank 1		Fader Bank 2		Master Section
Use this diagram for troubleshooting!
Signal Flow				OL	CHANNEL
Signal Flow				2
The previous diagrams help create an accurate				4
The previous diagrams help create an accurate				7	33
mental image of how the D8B functions. The signal				10
flow diagram in Figure 1-5 (on the next page) looks				15
flow diagram in Figure 1-5 (on the next page) looks				20
more closely at the actual path the signal takes from				30
				25
a point of origin to a chosen destination. This is a				35
simplified flow-diagram designed to provide a “bird’s-				40
simplified flow-diagram designed to provide a “bird’s-				50
eye” view. Follow the signal from left to right. Notice				50
eye” view. Follow the signal from left to right. Notice				LEFT RIGHT
the first thing the signal encounters, after the analog				LEFT RIGHT
the first thing the signal encounters, after the analog
inputs (including the analog trim), is the analog-to-			2. Be sure you verify the Bank Selection whenever
digital converter. The audio remains in the digital			2. Be sure you verify the Bank Selection whenever
digital converter. The audio remains in the digital			you need to make a change. At first it’s easy to
domain from that point until it finally converts back			you need to make a change. At first it’s easy to
domain from that point until it finally converts back			forget to check the Fader Bank status. However,
to analog at the main outputs, bus outputs, and			forget to check the Fader Bank status. However,
to analog at the main outputs, bus outputs, and			once you’ve adjusted to the layered consoles,
external aux sends. Simply follow the arrows to			once you’ve adjusted to the layered consoles,
external aux sends. Simply follow the arrows to			maneuvering throughout the entire console will
discover the path—you never know where you might			maneuvering throughout the entire console will
discover the path—you never know where you might			become second nature.
end up. For a more detailed block diagram of the			become second nature.
end up. For a more detailed block diagram of the
D8B signal path refer to Figure 1-6.
Keep Close Track of These Concepts				MASTERS	SHIFT
				MASTERS	SHIFT
				1-24	25-48
1. The Channel Select Display, next to the Master				MIC/LINE	TAPE IN
L/R meters, always displays the currently				MIC/LINE	TAPE IN
L/R meters, always displays the currently				(TRACK)	(MONITOR)
selected channel number no matter which Fader				49-72
Bank is selected. If an adjustment is required in
the Fat Channel, verify that the channel you				EFFECTS
				EFFECTS
intend to adjust is displayed here.				BANK SELECT
intend to adjust is displayed here.

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