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

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D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 11
Channel 1–24
Mic/Line In
Tape or Bus Outs to
Multitrack Inputs
Multitrack
From Tape to Channel
25–48 Inputs
Monitor Outs
to Speakers
Channels 1–24
Tracking Mixer
Fader Bank 1
Channels 25–48
Tape Returns
Fader Bank 2
Figure 1-3 Setting Up to Track
The graphic below highlights the simplicity of the D8B tracking procedure. Once levels to
tape are set, using the Channel Trim controls, it’s typically best to monitor the mix from
the TAPE IN Fader Bank throughout tracking.
Figure 1-2 Simple Microphone Connection/Basic Live Setup
This setup illustrates the most fundamental use of the D8B. A very basic live setting might
require only this limited level of complexity.
Channel 1–24
Mic/Line In
Monitor Outs
to Speakers
Channels 1–24
Tracking Mixer
Fader Bank 1
T
RACK
F
AST
T
RACK
F
AST
Channel Assign-
ments Routed to
L/R Mix