EasyManuals Logo

Mackie Digital 8Bus D8B v5.1 User Manual

Mackie Digital 8Bus D8B v5.1
198 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Page #6 background imageLoading...
Page #6 background image
D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page iii
Chapter 4: Applications .................................................................................................. 95
Setting Up for a Session .......................................................................................................................................... 96
Listening Environment .................................................................................................................................. 96
Channel Configuration/Planning............................................................................................................. 96
Power-up Procedure ...................................................................................................................................... 96
Figure 4-1 Power-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

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Mackie Digital 8Bus D8B v5.1 and is the answer not in the manual?

Mackie Digital 8Bus D8B v5.1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMackie
ModelDigital 8Bus D8B v5.1
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Related product manuals