Mackie D8B v5.1 manual 6

Chapter 4: Applications ..................................................................................................	95
Setting Up for a Session ..........................................................................................................................................	96
Listening Environment ..................................................................................................................................	96
Channel Configuration/Planning.............................................................................................................	96
Power-up Procedure ......................................................................................................................................	96
Figure 4-1Power-up Procedure ............................................................................................................................................	96
Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for Multitrack Recording ..............................................................................................	97
Setup Window ..................................................................................................................................................	97
Installation and Connection of Optional I/O and Effects Cards .............................................	99
Installation of FX Cards ..............................................................................................................................	100
Installation of I/O Cards ............................................................................................................................	101
Checklist for Basic Operational Functionality ..................................................................................	102
Connecting Analog Multitrack(s) ............................................................................................................	102
Connecting ADAT (Lightpipe) Multitrack(s) .......................................................................................	102
Connecting TASCAM (TDIF) Multitrack(s) ...........................................................................................	103
Multitrack Recording ..................................................................................................................................	104
Multitrack Tracking Checklist ............................................................................................................................................	105
Sample Tracking Setup ...............................................................................................................................	108
Mixdown Setup ..............................................................................................................................................	110
Effects/Plug-ins ..............................................................................................................................................	112
Dynamics and EQ Applications ................................................................................................................	114
MIDI and the D8B ...........................................................................................................................................	115
Word Clock and the D8B – The Kitchen Sync ...................................................................................	116
Dither - To UV22 or Not to UV22: That Is the Question ...........................................................................................	119
D8B–HDR24/96 Setup ...............................................................................................................................	120
Using the Digital 8•Bus with ADATs .......................................................................................................	125
Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to a BRC and ADATs .........................................................................	126
Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to ADATs Using an External Sync Box .......................................	128
Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMs .............................................................................................	130
Digital Audio Workstation Setup ...........................................................................................................	132
Live Sound/Live Recording Setup .........................................................................................................	134
Post-Production Setup ................................................................................................................................	136
Bouncing/Summing Using Bus Outs .....................................................................................................	136
Using Basic Automation..............................................................................................................................	137
Automation Procedural Checklists .......................................................................................................	140
Appendices ........................................................................................................................	141
Appendix A: Service .................................................................................................................................................	142
Appendix B: IVL Vocal Studio ..............................................................................................................................	144
About the IVL Vocal Studio .......................................................................................................................	144
The Interface ...................................................................................................................................................	144
Operation–Harmony ...................................................................................................................................	146
Operation–Pitch Correction Mode .......................................................................................................	150
Appendix C: Plug-in Configuration and Routing ..........................................................................................	152
Appendix D: Shortcuts...........................................................................................................................................	160
Appendix E: MIDI Implementation Guide ......................................................................................................	163
Appendix F: HUI Mode ...........................................................................................................................................	164
Appendix G: Compatible Cables .......................................................................................................................	180
Colophon ......................................................................................................................................................................	191
Index...................................................................................................................................	182

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