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CPU PARALLEL MIDI CONSOLE DATA Ethernet KEYBOARD Keyboard MOUSE Mouse Video CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • 2. Connect the data cable between the Remote CPU and the console. Rotate the thumbscrews on each connector clockwise until they are finger tight. 3. Make sure the POWER switch on the Remote CPU is off. 4. Connect the detachable linecord to the Remote CPU. Shortly, we'll connect to AC power. Next, connect the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. These connections are optional, but we strongly recommend using them to get the most from your new Digital 8•Bus console. CONSOLE DATA PARALLEL KEYBOARD MOUSE CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABRIQUE AU USA • COPYRIGHT ©1997 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "DIGITAL SYSTEMS", D8B AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 5

Section	Page
Contents	4
Preface	7
Chapter 1: Getting Ready	9
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Let's Get It Working	10
Hooking Stuff Up	10
A New Way of Thinking: Four Consoles in One!	13
Fader Bank Selection	14
Let's Get Some Sound Happening	14
Signal Routing Concept	16
Keep Close Track of These Concepts	18
Signal-Flow Diagram	19
D8B Block Diagram	20
D8B Gain Structure Diagram	22
Specifications	23
Physical Dimensions	24
Updating Software	25
Summary	26
Chapter 2: Where Is It?	27
It's Time to Locate Everything	28
Rear Panel Description	28
Channels 1-12 Inputs	28
Channels 13-24 Inputs	28
Card Cage Section	28
Master Input/Output Section	29
AUX OUT Section	30
Remote CPU Description	31
Data and Sychronization I/O	31
Connecting a Mouse, Keyboard, and SVGA Monitor	31
Other Connections	31
Control Surface Functions	32
Channel Strip Section	32
Master Section Description	34
Master Fader/Bank Select Section	34
Master V-Pot Section	35
V-Pot Assign Section	36
Fat Channel Section	38
Studio/Solo Section	39
Phones/Cue Mix Section	40
Control Room Section	40
Clipboard Section	41
Master L-R/Shortcuts Section	42
Bus Assignment Section	42
Automation Section	42
Session Setup Section	44
Transport Section	45
Chapter 3: What's on TV?	47
Using the Graphic User Interface (GUI)	48
The Beauty of It	48
The Master Strip	53
Signal Path Flexibility	55
May I See a Menu Please	57
The File Menu	57
The Edit Menu	59
The Channel Menu	62
The Options Menu	66
The Plugins Menu	69
The Windows Menu	71
The Desktop Window (Ctrl+D)	72
The Setup Window (Ctrl+1)	72
The Snapshot Window (Ctrl+2)	77
The Surround Window (Ctrl+3)	79
The Locator Window (Ctrl+4)	83
The Mix Editor Window (Ctrl+5)	85
The Fat Channel Window (Ctrl+6)	90
The Panning Window (Ctrl+7)	95
The Faders Window (Ctrl+8)	96
Event Automation Track (Ctrl+9)	96
Track Sheet (Ctrl+T)	98
The History List Window (Ctrl+H)	98
The MIDI Map Window (Ctrl+–)	99
Erase UFX Memory	100
Upgrade UFX Cards	100
Chapter 4: Applications	101
Setting Up for a Session	102
Listening Environment	102
Channel Configuration/Planning	102
Power-up Procedure	102
Setup Window	103
Installation and Connection of Optional I/O and Effects Cards	105
Installation of FX Cards	106
Installation of I/O Cards	107
Checklist for Basic Operational Functionality	108
Connecting Analog Multitrack(s)	108
Connecting ADAT (Lightpipe) Multitracks(s)	108
Connecting TASCAM (TDIF) Multitrack(s)	109
Multitrack Recording	110
Sample Tracking Setup	114
Mixdown Setup	116
Effects/Plug-ins	118
Dynamics and EQ Applications	120
MIDI and the D8B	121
Word Clock and the D8B – The Kitchen Sync	122
D8B–HDR24/96 Setup	126
Using the Digital 8•Bus with ADATs	131
Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to a BRC and ADATs	132
Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to ADATs Using an External Sync Box	134
Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMs	136
Digital Audio Workstation Setup	138
Live Sound/Live Recording Setup	140
Post-Production Setup	142
Bouncing/Summing Using Bus Outs	142
Using Basic Automation	143
Automation Procedural Checklists	146
Appendices	147
Appendix A: Service	148
Appendix B: IVL Vocal Studio	150
Appendix C: Plug-in Configuration and Routing	158
Appendix D: Shortcuts	166
Appendix E: MIDI Implementation Guide	169
Appendix F: HUI Mode	170
Appendix G: Compatible Cables	186
Index	188