Mackie DXB 200 - CONNECTIONS, Quick Start Manual

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Quick-Start Guide
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Getting Started
2. MIC/LINE 8 CARD
The Mic/Line 8 card has two DB25 connectors,
one for inputs and one for outputs. The input con-
nector accepts eight balanced mic/line-level inputs.
The output connector provides eight balanced line-
level outputs. These DB25 connectors use the TAS-
CAM standard pinout for analog signal connections
(the same standard used on the analog cards for the
Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder). If you are
connecting these to another device using the same
DB25 standard, you can use a DB25-to-DB25 audio
cable. Otherwise, you will need to use DB25 cables
that breakout to XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT connectors.
3. LINE CARD
The Line card has two DB25 connectors. One pro-
vides eight balanced line-level inputs, and the other
provides eight balanced line-level outputs. They
use the TASCAM standard pinout for analog signal
connections (the same standard used on the analog
cards for the Mackie D8B and Hard Disk Recorder).
If you are connecting these to another device using
the same DB25 standard, you can use a DB25-to-
DB25 audio cable. Otherwise, you will need to use
DB25 cables that breakout to XLR, 1/4" TRS, or TT
connectors.
Refer to Appendix C in the dXb.200 Owner's
Manual for a wiring diagram of these connectors.
4. DIGITAL CARD
This card provides eight channels of digital I/O in
two formats; TDIF on a DB25 connector and ADAT
optical on four TOSLINK connectors.
Once you’ve unpacked your new
dXb, you’ll want to position it
where you can sit comfortably
and reach the touchscreens and
controls, and have relatively easy
access to the rear panel, in case you need to make
any changes to the connections. Typically, once
you’ve set it up and made the connections, you
won’t have to make any changes unless you change
your external equipment.
Connections
The dXb comes with a Mix Out card (control room
card) and a Sync card already installed in the card
cage in the rear panel. There are also connections
for a USB mouse and keyboard (see "More Connec-
tions" for PS/2-style mouse and keyboard connec-
tions). While not required to operate the dXb, they
can be handy for quickly entering data or when
clicking is easier than touching (the touchscreen).
Depending on your particular configuration and
requirements, we have a variety of analog or digital
I/O cards, not included with the base model, that
you can install in the card cage to suit your applica-
tion. Here’s a quick run-down of what we offer:
I/O Cards
1. MIC/LINE 4 CARD
This card has four female XLR balanced micro-
phone inputs, and four 1/4" TRS balanced/unbalanced
line-level inputs, for a total of eight analog inputs.
Note that this card does not provide any outputs.
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