Mackie D8B Getting Started

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 11
Channel 1–24
Mic/Line In
Tape or Bus Outs to
Multitrack Inputs
Multitrack
From Tape to Channel
25–48 Inputs
Monitor Outs
to Speakers
Channels 1–24
Tracking Mixer
Fader Bank 1
Channels 25–48
Tape Returns
Fader Bank 2
Figure 1-3 Setting Up to Track
The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B tracking procedure. Once levels to
tape are set, using the Channel Trim controls, it’s typically best to monitor the mix from
the TAPE IN Fader Bank throughout tracking.
Figure 1-2 Simple Microphone Connection/Basic Live Setup
This setup illustrates the most fundamental use of the D8B. A very basic live setting might
require only this limited level of complexity.
Channel 1–24
Mic/Line In
Monitor Outs
to Speakers
Channels 1–24
Tracking Mixer
Fader Bank 1
TRACK
FAST
TRACK
FAST
Channel Assign-
ments Routed to
L/R Mix

Mackie D8B Specifications

General

Type	Digital Mixer
Channels	56
Sample Rate	48kHz
Bit Depth	24-bit
EQ	4-band parametric per channel
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Operating System	Proprietary
MIDI I/O	Yes
Power Supply	Internal
Effects	Built-in effects processor
Digital I/O	ADAT, TDIF
Display	LCD