Mackie 8-submaster mixer User Manual

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8•BUS OWNER'S MANUAL
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16x8x2 8-BUS MIXING CONSOLE
1
MUTE
CHANNEL
15
CHANNEL
16
CHANNEL
13
CHANNEL
14
CHANNEL
11
CHANNEL
12
CHANNEL
9
CHANNEL
10
CHANNEL
7
CHANNEL
8
CHANNEL
5
CHANNEL
6
CHANNEL
3
CHANNEL
4
CHANNEL
1
CHANNEL
2
PHANTOM
POWER
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
LINE
IN
DIRECT
OUT
INSERT
BAL-
UNBAL
TIP = OUT
RING = IN
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
MIC/LINE
CHANNEL
9
CHANNEL
10
CHANNEL
11
CHANNEL
12
CHANNEL
13
CHANNEL
14
CHANNEL
15
CHANNEL
16
CHANNEL
2
CHANNEL
3
CHANNEL
4
CHANNEL
5
CHANNEL
6
CHANNEL
7
CHANNEL
8
CHANNEL
1
TAPE
MIC/LINE
+4
–10
48
dB
40 dB
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FLIP
GAIN
TRIM
FLIP FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
TRIM
FLIP
TRIM
FLIP FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
TRIM
FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
FLIP
GAIN
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
1
2
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
3
4
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
56
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
AUX
PRE
1
2
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
OO
U
+15
OO
AUX
7
8
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
AUX
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
10
11
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
AUX
12
13
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
9
14
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
AUX
PRE
1
2
4
3
5
6
MIX-B
CHANNEL
PRE
SHIFT
SOURCE
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
AUX
15
16
+15
AUX
4
+15
U
PRE
U
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
OCTAVES
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
OCTAVES
OCTAVES
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
OCTAVES
OCTAVES
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
OCTAVES
OCTAVES
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
OCTAVES
OCTAVES
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
OCTAVES
OCTAVES
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
OCTAVESOCTAVES
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
HI
MID
BAND
WIDTH
500 18k
3k
FREQ
–15 +15
U
1k 5k
3
2
12
NORMAL
OCTAVES
OCTAVES
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1
OCTAVES
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45
+15
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
12k
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220
12k
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
12k
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
12k
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
12k
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
12k
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
12k
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
12k
EQ
LOW CUT
EQ IN
LO
MID
HI
FREQ
75 Hz
18dB/oct
45 3k
–15 +15
80
U
LO
–15 +15
U
–15 +15
U
250
220 350
12k
80
12k
80
12k
80
12k
LO
12k
80
12k
80
12k
80
12k
80
350
3k
–15
FREQ
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
CHANNEL CHANNEL
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
+15
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
FLIP SW FLIP SW
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
FLIP SW FLIP SW
CHANNEL CHANNEL
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
+15
O
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
OL
L
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
O
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
-20
R
PAN
FLIP SW
CHANNEL
+15
OO
U
MIX-B
SOURCE
PAN
LEVEL
SPLIT EQ
HI/LO EQ
TO MON
MONITOR
LR
PAN
SOLO
-20
OL
LR
OO
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
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30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
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30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
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30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
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dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
UUUU
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
dB
30
20
5
10
L/R
MIX
OO
MUTE
5
10
40
50
80
UU
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
5-6
3-4
1-2
7- 8
OO
UU
dB
30
20
5
10
OO
5
10
40
50
80
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30
20
5
10
OO
5
10
40
50
80
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30
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30
20
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30
20
5
10
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5
10
40
50
80
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30
20
5
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10
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50
80
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30
20
5
10
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5
10
40
50
80
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30
20
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10
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5
10
40
50
80
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dB
30
20
5
10
OO
5
10
40
50
80
U
SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
TALKBACK
MIC
LEFT/RIGHT
MONO
L+R
RLRLRLR
MONO
L+R
MONO
L+R
MONO
L+R
MONO
L+R
ASSIGN
MONO
L+R
MONO
L+R
L
MONO
L+R
ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGNASSIGNASSIGN
MIX
MIX MIX MIX
LRLRLRLR
MAIN
OR SOLO LEVEL
1
9
17
2
10
18
3
11
19
4
12
20
5
13
21
6
14
22
7
15
23
8
16
24
10
+
7
4
2
0
2
10
7
10
20
30
40
–
10
+
7
4
2
0
2
10
7
10
20
30
40
–
10
+
7
4
2
0
2
10
7
10
20
30
40
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10
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7
4
2
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10
7
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40
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10
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10
20
30
40
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22
+
MIX-B TO
L/R MIX
SOLO
AUX SEND 3/4
MIX-B
CNTRL RM
AUX SEND 5/6
EXTERNAL
SOURCE
MIX B
MONITOR
PHONES 1
PHONES
LEVEL
SOLO
AUX SEND 3/4
MIX-B
CNTRL RM
AUX SEND 5/6
EXTERNAL
SOURCE
PHONES 2
PHONES
LEVEL
ASSIGN
MIX-B
LEVEL
+15
OO
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MONO
TAPE SUB
MASTERS
AUX SEND 1
2-TK
MIX-B
L/R MIX
EXTERNAL
SOURCE
MONITOR
CNTRL RM
STUDIO
SOLO TALKBACK
LEVEL LEVEL
RUDE
SOLO LITE
AUX SEND 2
PHONES
&
STUDIO
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
AUX SENDS
STEREO AUX RETURNS
4
3
5
6
PHONES
2
L/R MIX
PHONES
1
PHONES
2
L/R MIX
3
4
LEVEL
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
LEVELLEVEL
PHONES
1
6
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+15
OO
U
+20
OO
U
+20
OO
U
5
+20
OO
U
+20
OO
U
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
LEVEL
L/R MIX
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
L/R MIX
SOLO
1-2
3-4 5-6 7-8
1
2
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
+20
OO
U
+20
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LR
LR
SOLO
LEVEL BALANCE
SOLO
SOLO
2
1
+15
OO
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+15
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LEVEL
POWER
EXTERNAL
INPUT
MIX-B
OUTPUT
AUX SEND
3
3
R
L
4
4
R
R
5
5
R
L
6
6
R
R
L
7
L
L
L
R
8
R
R
R
SUBMASTER INSERT
AUX RETURN
CNTRL
RM OUTPUT
STUDIO
OUTPUT
MAIN MIX
MAIN
INSERTS
3456
PHONES
12
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
1
1
R
L
2
2
R
R
2-TRACK
INPUT
12
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
TIP=OUT RING=IN
PHANTOM
POWER
TRIM
GAIN
TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM
GAIN GAIN
TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM
TRIM
OO

Mackie 8-submaster mixer Specifications

General

Number of Channels	8
Submasters	8
Faders	60mm
Type	Analog
EQ	3-band on mono channels
Inputs	8 mono, 4 stereo

Summary

Safety and Operational Guidelines

General Safety Warnings

Warnings regarding electrical shock, water exposure, and product operation.

Operating and Handling Instructions

Service and Damage Procedures

Instructions for handling console damage and when to seek service.

Noise Exposure Information

Details on potential hearing loss and precautions for high noise levels.

Sensitivity Adjustment Procedure

Signal Assignment and Initial Setup

Steps to assign input signals and set initial controls for adjustment.

Level Optimization and Metering

Adjusting TRIM for optimal signal levels based on meter readings.

Input Channel Features

Channel Solo and Phantom Power

How to use channel solo and phantom power features.

Trim and Mic/Line Input Selection

Description of trim gain controls and mic/line input selection.

Input Channel Controls and Routing

Flip Switch Functionality

How the flip switch affects signal routing between MIC/LINE and TAPE.

MIX-B/MONITOR Section

Controls for the MIX-B bus and monitoring capabilities.

Equalization (EQ) Section

Mix-B Signal Splitting

Hi Mid EQ Control

Detailed explanation of the hi mid parametric EQ controls.

EQ and Aux Send Features

Hi, Lo EQ, and Lo Cut Filters

Description of hi, lo shelving EQs and the low-cut filter.

Auxiliary Send System Overview

Introduction to the six mono auxiliary sends and their routing options.

Auxiliary Send Controls

Aux Sends 1 & 2 Operation

Details on aux sends 1 and 2, including pre/post and assignment.

Aux Sends 3-6 Operation

Details on aux sends 3-6, including shift, source, and pre/post.

Output Section and Master Controls

8-Bus Fader Controls

Description of the master faders for the eight submix buses.

Bus Assignment and Mono/Stereo Options

L/R Mix Fader and Solo

Auxiliary Returns and MIX-B/Monitor

Auxiliary Sends Solo and Stereo Returns

MIX-B/Monitor Section Controls

Controls for the MIX-B output and its assignment to the L/R Mix.

Input and Output Jack Panels

Input Strip Connections

Description of mic, line, direct out, and insert jacks on the input strip.

Phantom Power for Microphones

Explanation of phantom power and its application to microphones.

Output Panel Connections

Submaster Insert Points

Using insert points for submaster buses for external processing.

Auxiliary Send and Return Jacks

Main Insert Points and Control Room Output

Equalization Details

Hi Mid EQ Controls

Detailed explanation of the hi mid parametric EQ controls.

Lo Mid EQ Controls

Detailed explanation of the lo mid EQ controls and their parameters.

EQ In/Out and Lo Cut Filter

EQ, Connectors, and Mix-B/Flip

Hi and Lo EQ Shelving Controls

Explanation of hi and lo shelving EQ controls.

Mix-B and Flip Switch Routing

How the Mix-B and Flip switches affect signal routing.

Recording with the Mackie 8-Bus Console

Recording Overview

General overview of the recording process with the console.

Studio Setup Procedures

Steps for setting up the console for a recording session.

Recording and Overdubbing Techniques

Methods for recording and overdubbing tracks.

Recording Signal Routing and Subgroups

Processing Device Insertion Points

Send/Return Device Configuration

Subgroup Creation and Usage

Expanding Inputs with MIX-B Buses

PA and Sound Reinforcement Applications

Console Versatility for PA/SR

How the 8-Bus console is designed for both recording and PA/SR.

PA/SR Setup Guidelines

House, Monitor, and Recording Mixes

Mixing House and Monitor Simultaneously

Simultaneous Recording Mix

Finding More Inputs and Mic Splitters

Expanding Input Capabilities

Using Mic Splitters

Appendix C: Modifications

Official Disclaimer and Modification Warning

Aux Send Pre-EQ Modification

Steps to modify aux sends for pre-EQ signal tapping.

Modifications: PFL and Mix-B Source

PFL Mode Modification

Modifying the PFL tap point from post-fader to pre-fader.

Mix-B Source Switch Modification

Changing Mix-B source tap point from pre-fader to post-fader.

Mix-B Mute Modification

Mix-B Mute Switch Conversion

Converting the Mix-B Source switch to a Mix-B MUTE switch.

Aux 1/2 Source Modification

Aux 1/2 Source Tap Point Change

Modifying Aux Send 1 & 2 to tap pre-fader information from tape returns.

Appendix D: Specifications

Console Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications for noise, distortion, frequency response, levels, and impedance.

Service and Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Steps

Basic steps to identify and resolve common console issues.

Obtaining Mackie Service

Procedures for getting factory or authorized service for the console.

Factory Service Procedures

Steps to follow for obtaining factory repair service.

Service Procedures and Policies

Console Packing and Shipping Requirements

Authorized Service Center Procedures

Steps to follow when seeking service from an authorized center.