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M
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Important Safety Instructions
2
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Welcome
8
Master Fader V2.0 / My Fader V2.0
8
About this Guide
8
Features
9
Introduction
10
Architecture Overview
11
DL Series Mixer
11
Ipad 2
11
Master Fader App
11
Chapter 2: Mixer Hardware : Front Panel
12
Introduction
12
Ipad Dock Connector
12
Ipad Tray and Tray Inserts
13
Padlock
16
Front Panel Introduction
17
Gain Knobs
17
Sig / OL Leds
17
Phones Output Jack
18
Phones Knob
18
Chapter 3: Mixer Hardware : Rear Panel
19
Rear Panel Introduction
19
Power Connector
19
Power Switch
20
Power LED
20
Phantom Power Switch
20
Phantom Power LED
21
XLR and 1/4" Inputs
21
L/R Main Outs
22
Aux Sends
22
Kensington Lock
23
Network Connector
23
Force Update Button
24
Chapter 4: Mixer Hardware : Wireless Setup
25
Introduction
25
Wi-Fi Router
25
Network Connectivity
25
Connect
26
Router Settings
28
Chapter 5: Mackie Master Fader Software
29
Introduction
29
Downloading and Installing the Master Fader App
29
Updating the Master Fader App
30
Updating the Firmware
31
Lingo
32
Tapping, Dragging, Flicking, Swiping and Pinching
32
Two Main Views
33
Mixer View
33
Channel View
34
Grow & Glow, Current Parameter Display and the Swipe Zone
35
Chapter 6: Mixer View : Channel Strips
37
Introduction
37
The Swipe Zone
37
EQ Curve
38
Mute
38
Pan
38
Gain Reduction Meter
38
Channel Faders and Input Meters
39
Selected Output Indicators
39
Solo
40
Channel ID Button
40
FX [Reverb / Delay]
43
Ipad / Playback
44
Chapter 7: Mixer View : Master Fader
46
Introduction
46
Output Selector / Output Channels
46
Graphic EQ
47
Mute
47
Balance
48
Aux/Fx Send Configuration Menu
48
Output Gain Reduction Meter
50
Master Fader and Output Meters
50
Record and solo
51
Master ID Button
53
Linking Auxes
55
Chapter 8: Level Setting Procedure
56
Introduction
56
Level Setting Procedure
56
Headphones
57
Chapter 9: Channel View : EQ
58
Introduction
58
EQ on / off
59
Modern / Vintage
59
Polarity Invert
59
Modern EQ Introduction
60
Modern EQ Swipe Zone
60
Modern EQ Gain, Frequency and Q [Bandwidth]
61
Low Shelving - Band 1
61
Low-MID Peaking - Band 2
61
High-MID Peaking - Band 3
62
High Shelving - Band 4
62
Modern EQ Shelf / Bell
63
Modern EQ HPF on / off and Frequency
64
Modern EQ at a Glance
65
Vintage EQ Introduction
66
Vintage EQ Swipe Zone
66
Vintage EQ HPF Frequency Buttons
66
Vintage EQ Gain and Frequency
67
Low
67
MID
67
Wide / Narrow
67
High
67
Vintage EQ at a Glance
67
Chapter 10: Channel View : Gate and Compression
68
Introduction
68
Gate on / off
69
Modern / Vintage
69
Compressor on / off
69
Modern Gate and Compressor Introduction
69
Modern Gate and Compressor Swipe Zone
70
Modern Gate Display and Settings
70
Modern Gate Meters
70
Modern Compressor Display and Settings
71
Soft Knee / Hard Knee Compression
71
Modern Compressor Meters
71
Modern Gate at a Glance
71
Modern Compressor at a Glance
71
Vintage Gate and Compressor Introduction
72
Vintage Gate and Compressor Swipe Zone
72
Vintage Gate Settings
73
Vintage Compressor Settings
73
Vintage Gate / Compressor VU Meters
74
Vintage Gate at a Glance
74
Vintage Compressor at a Glance
74
Chapter 11: Channel View : FX
75
Introduction
75
The Swipe Zone
75
FX View
76
Reverb Type
78
Reverb Sliders
79
Delay Type
80
Delay Sliders
81
Chapter 12: Channel View : Graphic EQ
82
Introduction
82
The Swipe Zone
82
Graphic EQ on / off
82
31-Band EQ
82
Draw
83
Zeroing the GEQ
84
Graphic EQ at a Glance
84
Chapter 13: Channel View : Output Compressor / Limiter
85
Introduction
85
Output Compressor / Limiter on / off
85
Modern / Vintage
85
Modern Output Compressor / Limiter Introduction
85
Modern Output Compressor / Limiter Swipe Zone
86
Modern Output Compressor / Limiter Display and Settings
86
Soft Knee / Hard Knee Compression
86
Modern Output Compressor / Limiter Meters
86
Vintage Output Compressor / Limiter Introduction
87
Vintage Output Compressor / Limiter Swipe Zone
87
Vintage Output Compressor / Limiter Display and Settings
88
Vintage Output Compressor / Limiter VU Meter
88
Chapter 14: Mixer View : Navigation Bar
89
Introduction
89
Mixer
89
Current Parameter Display
89
Tools
89
Devices
90
Settings
96
Help
101
File System
102
Shows
102
Snapshots
104
Channel Safes
106
Current Show Vs Offline Shows
108
Random Notes and Other Musings
111
Presets
112
Factory Presets Vs User Presets
113
Channel Presets Vs DSP Presets
116
Quick Access Panel
119
Clear solo
119
Effects Controls
120
Mute Group Control
121
View Group Control
126
Chapter 15: Mackie My Fader Software
129
Introduction
129
Downloading, Installing and Updating the My Fader App
129
Using My Fader
129
My Fader Vs Master Fader
130
Tools
138
Shows
141
My Fader Wrap-Up
141
Appendix A: Service Information
142
Troubleshooting
142
Repair
143
Appendix B: Ios Optimizations
144
Ipad Optimizations
144
Iphone / Ipod Touch Optimizations
150
Appendix C: Technical Information
153
Specifications
153
Dimensions
156
Block Diagram
162
Appendix D: Hookup Diagrams
163
Appendix E: Release Notes
169
Appendix F: Glossary of Terms
182
Warranty Statement / GPL Statement
190
Open Source Code
191
Other manuals for Mackie DL1608
Owner's Manual
46 pages
User Guide
7 pages
Quick Start Quide
32 pages
Faqs
2 pages
Quick Start Guide
32 pages
Installation Instructions
2 pages
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Mackie DL1608 Specifications
General
Sample rate
48 kHz
Channels quantity
16 channels
Digital sound processing
24 bit
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
0.005 %
Apple docking compatibility
iPad
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