Mackie DL806 and DL1608 Reference Guide
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(6) Less Than Zero — The gain knob should be completely
counter-clockwise and channel fader all the way down for each
channel not in use.
(7) The Raising of the Fader, Part II — Slowly raise the master fader
tothedesiredamount.Youshouldnowseeoutputmetersandhear
signalthroughthespeakers.Hopefullyit’smusictoyourears...otherwise
it’sgoingtobealongnight.
Headphones
Hereishowtogetthesamesoundtoapairofcans...andbycanswemeanheadphones.Pervert.
(1) First Things First — Follow the level setting procedure starting on the previous page.
(2) Hearing Aid — We like your ears and are quite sure that you do, too.
Make sure the phones knob is fully counter-clockwise before continuing.
(3) Cover Thy Ears — Release yourself from the outside world by putting on the headphones.
(4) As the Knob Turns — Turn the phones knob clockwise until you hear music through the cans.
(5) The Obligatory Warning — The headphone amp is loud and could cause
permanent hearing damage. Even intermediate levels may be painfully loud with
someheadphones.BECAREFUL!Alwaysturnthephonesknoballthewaydown
before connecting headphones, soloing a channel or doing anything new that may
aect the headphone volume. Then turn it up slowly as you listen carefully.
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