User’s
Guide
9
Contents

Safety Instructions-----------------------------------2

Mackie Software License -------------------------- 4

Introduction----------------------------------------- 10

XD-2 USB Interface------------------------------ 10

Bundled Software --------------------------------11

Special Offers -------------------------------------11

Getting Started--------------------------------------12

Installing PC Software---------------------------12

Installing Mac Software-------------------------13

Installing and Connecting the Hardware--- 14

Typical Hookup Diagram------------------------15

Making a Recording----------------------------- 16

XD-2 Features --------------------------------------- 25

XD-2 Front Panel--------------------------------- 25

XD-2 Rear Panel---------------------------------- 28

Connectors -------------------------------------------31

XD-2 Software -------------------------------------- 33

Drivers and Platform Support ---------------- 33

The XD-2 Software screens-------------------- 35

Basic Controls-------------------------------- 36

Overview Screen----------------------------- 38

Setup Screen---------------------------------- 43

DSP Screen------------------------------------ 46

Parametric Equalizer Module---------51

Compressor Module------------------- 53

Gate/Expander Module --------------56

Using Spike ------------------------------------------ 59

Appendix A: Technical Information ------------64

System Requirements---------------------------64

XD-2 Specifi cations------------------------------ 65

XD-2 Block Diagram----------------------------- 68

Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide------------69

Appendix C: Service Information --------------- 73

Service --------------------------------------------- 73

Repair --------------------------------------------- 73

Limited Warranty-------------------------------- 75

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