Mackie Digital 8Bus D8B v5.1, Owner'S Manual

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D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 110
Mixdown Setup
This simple checklist will help get the mix started.
Notice that, each time, we follow the signal path
from its source to its destination.
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Be sure the multitrack recorder is connected
properly to the Tape In card(s).
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Roll tape to verify signal at TAPE IN Fader Bank.
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If any track reads excessively hot or cold on the
D8B meter bridge, adjust the Digital Trim for a
reading around –15 with no peaks (OL).
Pressing DIGITAL TRIM activates the channel
V-Pots as digital input trim adjustments.
Digital clipping could occur if a signal going
into the D8B is too hot. Noise could occur if the
signal is too low. Even though the D8B has plenty
of headroom and very little noise, it’s still a good
idea to verify optimum levels.
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With channel faders off, set the Master Fader at
Unity.
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Select Master L/R in the Control Room section
and adjust the speaker level to a moderately con-
servative level (about 9:00).
2 TRACK A DIGITAL IN 1
2 TRACK B DIGITAL IN 2
2 TRACK C MASTER
L-R
NEAR FIELD MAIN
CONTROL ROOM
SPEAKER LEVEL
MONO
SPEAKERS
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It’s often recommended that you monitor from
the output of the mixdown recorder.
If the outputs from the mixdown recorder are
patched into the D8B 2-track or Digital inputs,
simply select the mixdown recorder in the Control
Room Section (Digital 1, Digital 2, 2 Tracks A–C).
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Adjust the channel faders, dynamics, pan, effects,
and EQ for an excellent mix.
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Record the mix and enjoy the mind-boggling
capabilities of the Mackie Digital 8•Bus.