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BIG KNOB

BIG KNOB

1.

  Read these instuctions.  

2.

  Keep these instructions.

3.

  Heed all warnings.

4.

  Follow all instructions.

5.

  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

  Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9.

  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the 

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 

periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power 

switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain 
readily accessible to the user.

16.

This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is 

applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as 
set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department 
of  Com mu ni ca tions.

ATTENTION

 — 

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits 

radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de 
class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage 
radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des com mu ni ca tions du Canada.

17.

Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 

loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced 
hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to 
suffi ciently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specifi ed 
the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

      According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits 

could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger-
ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all 
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres-
sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. 
Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn 
when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing 
loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here. 

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fi re or 

electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 

to rain or moisture.

Duration Per Day 

 Sound Level dBA, 

Typical

  In Hours 

Slow Response 

Example

 

90 

Duo in small club

 6 

92 

 

 4 

95 

Subway 

Train

 3 

97

 

100 

Very loud classical music

 

  1.5 

102

 

105 

Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines

 0.5 

 

110

 

 0.25 or less 

115 

Loudest parts at a rock concert

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Carts and stands - The
Component should be used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
A Component and cart
combination should be
moved with care.  Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the Component and cart
combination to overturn.

CAUTION    

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.  AUCUN

ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L’USAGER.  CONFIER

L’ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU

D’ELECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE 

A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE

   The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure, that may be 
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

   Le symbole  clair avec point de fl che   l’int rieur d’un triangle 

quilat ral est utilis  pour alerter l’utilisateur de la pr sence   

l’int rieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isol  d’ampleur 
suffisante pour constituer un risque d’ l ctrocution.

   The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

   Le point d’exclamation   l’int rieur d’un triangle  quilat ral est 
employ  pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d’instructions 
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l’entretien (service) dans le 
livret d’instruction accompagnant l’appareil.

Summary of Contents for BIGK NOB

Page 1: ...POWER POWER MUTE DIM MONO TO PHONES STUDIO TO 2 TRACKS LEVEL LEVEL 1 O O MAX O O MAX 2 O O MAX O O MAX TALKBACK STUDIO OUTS INPUT SOURCE SELECT PHONES STUDIO OUTS SOURCE DAW MIX 2 TRACK A 2 TRACK B PH...

Page 2: ...ety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in...

Page 3: ...ing 13 Repair 14 AppendixB Connections 15 XLRConnectors 15 1 4 TRSPhonePlugsandJacks 15 1 4 TSPhonePlugsandJacks 15 RCAPlugsandJacks 15 FootswitchPlugandJack 15 AppendixC TechnicalInfo 16 BigKnobSpeci...

Page 4: ...8 24 INPUT PHONES 0 4dBu VOLUME MAX O O GettingStarted The following steps will help you set up your Big Knob and get the levels adjusted correctly Once you have made the connections and adjustments...

Page 5: ...ctive speakers and headphone amplifiers 3 Start playback on your DAW and play some thing you ve already recorded or a demo track You want to be able to listen to it over the moni tor speakers connecte...

Page 6: ...e STUDIO OUTS jacks is in the 10 dB position counterclockwise If it is turn the control up to the 4 dB position and then turn up the LEVEL control Now it should get louder faster 12 If you have a head...

Page 7: ...ACK inputs creating a circular loop that results in a terrible howl You must remember to turn off the 2 TRACK INPUT SOURCE SELECT button when recording to your 2 track recorder DAW MIX Turns on the si...

Page 8: ...f the PHONES STUDIO OUT SOURCE switch described below PHONES 1 and 2 Level Control These rotary knobs control the volume of the stereo signal at the PHONES 1 and 2 headphone connec tors The same signa...

Page 9: ...TRACK B output connectors DAW output connectors TO PHONES STUDIO Pressing this momentary button illuminates the red LED above the button activates the internal talk back MIC and sends its signal to t...

Page 10: ...you to precisely fine tune the incoming level of the DAW MIX input so it matches the signal level of other incoming 2 track sources PHONO These stereo RCA unbalanced inputs are fed by the outputs of a...

Page 11: ...ecessary to precisely match the levels among the MONITOR A B and C outputs MONITOR B OUTPUTS Works as described above for the Monitor A path MONITOR B Trim Control Works as described above for the Mon...

Page 12: ...to an amplifier and passive monitors in the studio per formance space This allows the performers to hear playback without having to use headphones and allows the control room engineer to communicate...

Page 13: ...them one by one When the noise goes away you ll know which input source is causing the problem Sometimes it helps to plug all the audio equip ment into the same AC circuit so they share a common groun...

Page 14: ...nsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packaging 5 Include a legible note stating your name ship ping address no P O boxes daytime phone number RA number and a detailed description of th...

Page 15: ...d Tip Hot FootswitchPlugandJack The TALKBACK FOOTSWITCH jack accepts a 1 4 TS plug Shorting the tip and sleeve together activates the talkback circuit This is equivalent to pressing the TO 2 TRACKS an...

Page 16: ...Muted Level Off 90 dB 1 kHz Trim Control Range Input Trim Controls Center Detented 10 dB Output Trim Controls 14 dB to 0 dB Dim Switch 0 dB 20 dB Rated Input Voltage Line Inputs 4 dB Level Setting 4 d...

Page 17: ...s and are hereby acknowledged 2004 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved INPUT SOURCE S PHONES MIX INPUT OFF ON POWER POWER MUTE DIM MONO MIC TO PHONES STUDIO TO 2 TRACKS LEVEL LEVEL 1 O O MAX O O...

Page 18: ...NPUT L R L MONO RIAA RIAA TRIM TRIM VDC VDC OFF ON TRIM VDC OFF ON TRIM VOLUME VDC DIM 0 dB 20 dB VDC OFF ON OFF ON R L MONO R L MONO R 4 10 dBV 4 10 dBV 4 10 dBV 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 VDC VDC VDC O...

Page 19: ...d in the Service section of this manual 5 Contact the Authorized Mackie Service Center to arrange service or bring the Mackie product to them F LOUD Technologies and Authorized Mackie Service Centers...

Page 20: ...16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA US and Canada 800 258 6883 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E m...

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