Mackie D8B Setup Guide - Page 5

DIGITAL PLUGS CONTINUED 25-pin D-Sub Connectors in Three Flavors: 1. Analog - Found on both AIO•8 Cards and rear of the D8B console You'll find two of these funny looking things on any Mackie AIO•8 Analog 8-channel I/O card, as well as one permanently installed on the rear of the Digital 8•Bus Mixer (labeled "Sub/Surround Out") Don't worry - these are simply compact ways of sending and receiving 8 channels of balanced line level signals. Use the connectors on the AIO•8 cards to connect any analog tape machine, mixing console, etc. to any MDS Product. Use the Sub/Surround Out connector for sub bussing or monitoring a completed LCRS, Quad, 5.1 or 7.1-surround mix. For all purposes, you need to use the multi-channel analog "snake" cables that can be purchased from your friendly Mackie dealer. 2. AES/EBU - Found on PDI•8 Card only You'll find one of these funny looking things on all Mackie PDI•8 I/O cards. Even though it looks identical to the connector found on the AIO•8 cards, it carries digital audio signals instead of analog. Because each pair of AES/EBU signals are multiplexed and sent through a single wire, you only need one 25-pin connector to send AND receive eight channels of AES/EBU. You need to use this connector with a special AES/EBU "snake" cable that splits out to (4) male and (4) female XLR-style connectors on the other end. Ask your MDS dealer for more information about obtaining this cable. 3. Tascam Digital Interface (T/DIF) - Found on DIO•8 Card only Every DIO•8 card has a 25-pin T/DIF connector on it for connecting specifically to Tascam-branded recording and mixing products. Like the AES/EBU connector, the T/DIF connector can both send and receive 8 channels of digital audio. However, instead of using a standard 25-pin D-Sub "snake" cable, you need to use a special "T/DIF" cable, with a 25-pin D-Sub connector at both ends, designed specifically for this purpose. AES/EBU "snake" cable 25-pin D-Sub Connector AES/EBU Connectors Analog 8 channel "Breakout" Connector 25-pin D-Sub Connector 1/4¨ TRS Connectors