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SPEAKING MACKIE-EESE
Some of the terminology and labeling used in the SR40•8 schematics may be confus-
ing (or at least illogical) to those new to servicing Mackie products. Here are a few
explanations.
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“Mono Pod “ and “Master Pod” refer to the circuit boards at the rear of the console
containing most of the jacks. “Pod” is a term that comes form the original CR-1604
detachable rotopod. Ever since, Mackie has referred to mixer PCBs that contain
jacks as the “pod” regardless of whether or not they actually detach.
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Like expectant parents, Mackie engineers couldn’t decide on just one name for
some of the SR40•8’s features. So to alleviate any confusion, “Stereo Channel” and
“Main Aux Returns” are one and the same.
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The “Master Section” is sometimes referred to as the “Output Section”.
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The “Output Digital” PCB contains the Master section’s Ultramute shift registers. It is
not directly involved in outputting any external digital communications.
FINAL NOTES
The hard working Mackie engineering department is on a neverending quest to
improve product designs. Therefore, the infromation in this manual is subject to change
without notice.
At Mackie Designs we strive for unparalleled technical support for our products. We
welcome any feedback.
This manual was created by Jay Tannenhaus on an indestructible KIWI laptop
computer. Jay would like to thank the rest of the Mackie alpine snowbaord team for
their help.
