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D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 4IntroductionThis Guide reflects the newest and mostprogressive features and options availableon the Mackie Digital 8•B

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 94Creating a RouteA Route is created by opening the MIDI Mapfrom the Windows menu, then selecting “NewMIDI Route” from

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 95Chapter 4Applications

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 96Setting Up for a SessionThis section of the Digital 8•Bus Owner’sManual provides very application-specific descrip-ti

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 97• It’s a good idea to keep a snapshot of eachworking configuration as a starting point:tracking, overdubs, symphony,

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 98Setup Window settings are automatically storedand are recalled in subsequent boot ups.❏General• Mouse Speed• Display

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 99Installation and Connection ofOptional I/O and Effects CardsThe Input/Output cards are an essential partof the D8B m

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 100FX Card InstallationFX Card Cover Plate RemovalInstallation of FX CardsIMPORTANT: Shut off power to theDigital 8•Bus

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 101Installation of I/O CardsIMPORTANT: Shut off power to theDigital 8•Bus’ Remote CPU beforeinstalling or removing card

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 102Checklist for BasicOperational FunctionalityBasic system functionality depends greatly onthe accurate selection of a

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 103Connecting TASCAM (TDIF)Multitrack(s)❏ Install DIO•8 card into one or more of the D8BTAPE card slots.❏ Using a 25-pi

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 52. Connect the data cable between the Remote CPUand the console. Rotate the thumbscrews on eachconnector clockwise unt

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 104Multitrack RecordingMultitrack recording involves a continuousassessment of signal flow. If you follow a well-planne

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 105❏ Once each channel is verified and audible, presschannel mute.21452246234710dB3020104055U605010dB3020104055U605010d

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 106❏ Assign MIC/LINE bank channels to desired tapetracks.❏ Place tape inputs in record/ready to verify signalat machine

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 107❏ Adjust headphone monitor volume in thePHONES/CUE MIX section.CONTROL ROOMCOPY MIX TO CUEAUX 9-10AUX 11-12CONTROL R

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 108Sample Tracking SetupThis diagram shows a typical hookup for tracking.Four microphones are connected to channels 1–4

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 109Vocal EnhancerLINE ININSERTAUX 22LINE ININSERTAUX 33LINE ININSERTAUX 44LINE ININSERTAUX 55LINE ININSERTAUX 66LINE IN

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 110Mixdown SetupThis simple checklist will help get the mix started.Notice that, each time, we follow the signal pathfr

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 111Sample Mixdown SetupThis sample mixdown setup helps provide ideas for how your mixdown setup might look. Each setup

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 112Effects/Plug-insMFX/UFXBefore we look at more setupexamples, lets cover some quick tips onefficient use of the Digit

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 113Note: Alternately, you can click and drag on thehorizontal bar in the auxes section at the top of thechannel strip t

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 61. Plug a PC-compatible keyboard into the KEY-BOARD port on the back of the Remote CPU.2. Plug a PS/2 compatible mouse

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 114Dynamics and EQ ApplicationsDynamics and equalization are typically applied inone of three ways:1. Processing Dynam

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 115MIDI and the D8BMIDI BasicsYour Digital 8•Bus works very well whenincorporated in a MIDI network, utilizing a comput

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 116MIDI SnapshotsOnce you’ve developed several snapshots for amix, they can be recorded into a sequencer forconsistent

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 117Proper Sync ConnectionEvery digital system needs a master sync source.The D8B prefers to be the master source but wi

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 118Verifying Word Clock Sync Between Devicesand the Digital 8•Bus• When the D8B is set to “Internal” in the ApogeeClock

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 119Dither - To UV22 or Not to UV22:That Is the QuestionDigital audio’s weakness is its ability to accuratelyreproduce e

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 120This example describes the hookup for the D8B console equipped for analog I/O.D8B–HDR24/96 SetupHookupsThis section

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 121TDIF Hookup to HDR24/96 (DIO•8)Cables & Hardware(3) DIO•8 cards for HDR24/96(3) DIO•8 cards for D8B(1) Clock I/O

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 122Console Settings1. Set the Tape Input and Tape Outputformat for each DIO•8 card to TDIF.2. If the D8B is the clock

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 123Console Settings1. If you have DIO•8 cards installed, setthe Tape Input and Tape Outputformat for each card to ADAT

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 7These buttons let you access four completelydifferent sets of controls, referred to as Fader Banks.A fifth fader bank,

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 124AES/EBU Hookup to HDR24/96 (PDI•8)Cables & Hardware(3) PDI•8 cards for HDR24/96(3) PDI•8 cards for D8B(1) Clock

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 125Using the Digital 8•Bus with ADATsThis is a simple setup. It works well and is easyto configure. However, it has som

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 126Connecting the Digital 8•Bus to aBRC and ADATsThe inclusion of a BRC controller or, for thatmatter, any other sync c

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 127INPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUT1 2 3 4 5 6

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 128Connecting the Digital 8•Bus toADATs Using an External Sync BoxCabling and Hookup1. Connect a fiber optic (lightpipe

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 129Connecting Alesis ADATs to the Digital 8•Bus Using an External Sync BoxINPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUT1 2

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 130Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMsCabling and Hookup1. Connect the digital cables between the TASCAM tapedecks and th

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 131INOUTREMOTE IN/SYNC IN(FROM RC-848/DA-88)SYNC OUT(TO DA-88)METER UNIT DIGITAL I/0TDIF-1REMOTE IN MACHINE ID(FROM RC-

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 132Digital Audio Workstation SetupConnecting the Digital 8•Bus to a Digital AudioWorkstation (Digital Performer, Studio

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 133MIDI InterfaceTALKBACKPHONES 21913PUNCH I/OPHONES 12014211522162 TRACK IN A23172418MASTER OUT2 TRACK IN BSTUDIO OUT2

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 8As you switch back and forth between all fourfader banks, the faders will move to their respec-tive settings for each

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 134Live Sound/Live Recording SetupIn a live sound/recording application theconsole fader banks are chained together to

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 135BassBUS OUT 1-8&SURROUND OUTBUS OUT 1-8MASTER OUTLRLINE ININSERTAUX 22LINE ININSERTAUX 33LINE ININSERTAUX 44LINE

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 136Post-Production SetupThe Digital 8•Bus is an amazing tool, nomatter what the setup. However, the more com-plex the s

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 137Using Basic AutomationWhat Type of Data Can Be AutomatedVirtually all of the D8B channel parametersare available for

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 138Save Snapshot For SafetyAs you build the mix, save snapshots as soonas the music begins to reveal itself. Label thes

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 139Move a channel fader• As soon as the fader moves, the WRITE buttonilluminates, indicating automation data is beingre

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 140❏ Exit AUTO TOUCH and/or TRIM LEVELS Mode❏ Exit Write Ready mode in the Options>Automation Menu❏ Start Playback/R

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 141Appendices

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 142Appendix AServiceWarranty ServiceDetails concerning Warranty Service are spelledout on the Warranty Card included w

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 143Troubleshooting GuideThree Things to Keep in MindAs you become familiar with the Digital 8•Bus,you’ll find it helpf

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 95. Start with gain TRIM down. While talking into themic or playing the instrument, turn it up until thelevel stays ar

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 144Appendix BIVL Vocal StudioAbout the IVL Vocal StudioThe IVL Vocal Studio is a truly unique tool thatoffers natural

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 145the output of the harmony effects block. Each effectsblock then returns its processed signal to anindividual stereo

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 146Pitch Correct ModePitch Bender: Use the bender to manually raiseor lower the pitch of the shifted voices. This work

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 147GenderUsing these sliders, you can adjust the gender ofeach of the four harmony voices. So, what is thisgender thin

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 148StylesIn “Styles,” you can create that extra amountof personality and realism for your harmonyvoices. Each style is

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 149ManualBecause you can choose exactly which harmonynotes you want, Manual mode is excellent forcreating unusual harm

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 150To select Key and Scale, you want to be in theKey/Scale Edit mode, shown above. Once in thisediting window, Key is

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 151Pitch Bend Range sets a maximum amount thepitch can be corrected using the Pitch Bender. Thepitch bend range is set

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 152Appendix CPlug-in Configuration and RoutingConfiguring the Plug-inAfter installing your UFX or MFX card, all younee

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 153Deactivating the Plug-in1. Select none from the associated plug-in drop-down assignment menu.2. Click OK in the A

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 10BUS 2BUS 7BUS 8L-RROUTE TOTAPEASSIGNMENTASSIGN ASSIGNASSIGNASSIGN ASSIGNTRIM TRIM12103020406050103020406050LINEASSIG

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 1544. Click INTERNAL if the file is on the internaldrive, or click FLOPPY if the file is on afloppy disk.5. Select t

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 155FX RoutingThe Plug-in Configuration WindowCard Slot ColumnCard BCard CCard APlug-indisplay toggleInput SourceAssign

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 156Using an Aux Send with a Plug-in• Click the associated INPUT SOURCE button andselect an Aux input source. In the ex

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 157FX Channels 1&2(channels 49&50)The Plug buttontoggles betweenWindows menubuttons and FXbuttons (lowerleft o

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 158Using the Mackie Effects (MFX)The Digital 8•Bus comes with one MFX cardinstalled to provide two stereo effects. Thr

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 159Ping PongThis effect is the same as stereo delay, withthe exception that the left feedback is directed tothe right

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 160Appendix D: ShortcutsFeature Surface Keyboard Mouse (click or pull down)New Session [New] Ctrl+N File > New Sess

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 161Functions on SELECT(ed) ChannelExample: Select channels 1–5 and type the letter [M] and these channels will mute. T

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 162ODDS ’N’ ENDSFeature Surface Keyboard Mouse (click or pull down)Channel strip nameClick on name field, enter [text]

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 163Appendix EMIDI Implementation GuideProduct: Mackie Digital 8•Bus Date: 4/03MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 5.1F

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 11Channel 1–24Mic/Line InTape or Bus Outs toMultitrack InputsMultitrackFrom Tape to Channel25–48 InputsMonitor Outsto S

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 164Appendix FHUI ModeWhat’s a HUI?Mackie introduced HUI (Human User Inter-face) in 1997, one of the industry’s first a

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 165ConnectionsYou will need a MIDI interface with anavailable input and output port connected to yourDAW. Connect the

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 166Let’s look a little closer at the HUI layer insections:First we have the eight HUI faders. These andtheir associate

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 167ling the first five auxes in your DAW. It alsocontrols the functionality of the VSel button inconjunction with the

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 168D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Pro Tools FunctionFader 17-24 Fa

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 169D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Pro Tools Function35Automation M

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 170D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Nuendo FunctionFader 17-24 Fader

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 171D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Nuendo Function35Automation Mute

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 172D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Cubase SX FunctionFader 17-24 Fa

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 173D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Cubase SX Function35Automation M

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 12Signal FlowThe previous diagrams help create an accuratemental image of how the D8B functions. The signalflow diagram

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 174D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments DP3.1 FunctionFader 17-24 Fader

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 175D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments DP3.1 Function35Automation Mutes

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 176D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Soundscape FunctionFader 17-24 F

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 177D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Soundscape Function35Automation

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 178D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Logic 6 FunctionFader 17-24 Fade

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 179D8BButton Number D8B Button Mapped HUI ButtonGlobal ModeGeneral HUI Layer Comments Logic 6 Function35Automation Mut

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 180Appendix GCompatible CablesAnalog and Digital Multitrack CablesThe following companies supply analog and digital mu

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 181Marshall ElectronicsPO Box 2027, Culver City, CA 90231Tel: (800) 800-6608; Fax: (310) 391-8926http://www.mars-cam.c

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 182IndexSymbols2 Track A, B, and C ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 183Channel Name ...

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 13AnalogInputsCH 1-24OptionalTapeI/O CardLevel toTapeTo Tape OutputsPre-DSPInsertLRChannelFaderAux SendLevelChannelPanB

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 184Enabled ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 185Floppy Disk ... 19, 38, 51, 52, 53, 57, 115, 154Flyback ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 186Lock Error ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 187NNear Field Button ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 188Route to Tape ... 36

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 189Studio Vision Pro ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 190WWhat Type of Data Can Be Automated ... 137Whirlwind ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 191ColophonThis manual was a collaborative effort,created in part from the original Digital 8•BusOwner’s Manual, with

FCC InformationNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rul

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 14LINE IN 48VMIC IN A to D A to D A to D MIC/LINE 1 (through 12) MIC/LINETRIMANALOG STEREOINSERT/RETURNTRIMLINE IN LINE

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 15TAPE 1–8TAPE 9–16TAPE 17–24PFL SOLOSOLO LSOLO RMAIN LEFTMAIN RIGHTBUSES 1–8AUX SEND 1–8AUX SEND 9AUX SEND 10AUX SEND

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 16mic in1-12+22 dBu max input20 dB loss40 dB gain020 dB loss20 dB gain060 dB gainline in1-12+2 dBu max input+22 dBu max

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 17SpecificationsMeters:• LED ladders displaying 24 channels, 24 LEDs perchannel from –50 to 0 dBFS (0 dBFS = +20 dBu)Fr

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 18Physical Dimensions37.6" (955mm)8.7"(221mm)27.1" (688mm)D8BCONSOLESHIPPINGWEIGHT 73 lbs.(33.1 kg)D8B C

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 1913. Remove the 2nd floppy disk when prompted andinsert the 3rd floppy disk.14. Remove the 3rd floppy disk when prompt

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 2011. Place the 2nd floppy disk in the drive whenprompted by the installation software.12. Remove the 2nd floppy disk w

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 21Chapter 2Where Is It?

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 22It’s Time to Locate Everything…No matter how fast you want—or need—to getstarted, take advantage of this simple map of

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 233 ADAT Optical (OPT•8)• Two digital ADAT optical (fiber optic) connec-tions.• Each card offers I/O for 8 channels.4 AE

Statement of ConformityMackie Designs’ Digital 8•Bus has been tested and conforms to the following standards and directives of theEuropean Council: 7

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 24bm CR MAIN and CR NEAR FIELD• Pairs of 1/4" TRS stereo line-level outputs forsending signals to control room spea

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 25PARALLELMOUSECONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • MADE IN USA • FABR

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 266 Ethernet Port• Accepts an RJ45 telco connector.• Connects to PC/Mac for FTP file transferthrough a network or peer-t

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 277 Fader Bank Select LEDs• Just below the channel V-Pots.• When the green LEDs are on, Fader Bank 1 isselected (MIC/LIN

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 28Master Section DescriptionThe Master Section—everything to the right ofchannel strip 24—is divided into 13subsections.

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 29SHIFTMASTERSMASTERL/R10dB3020104055U60501-2425-4849-72(TRACK) (MONITOR)BANK SELECTEFFECTSMIC /LINETAPE INSHIFT ButtonT

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 30MASTER PAN• Assigns all applicable channel V-Pots to act aspan controls (channels 1–72 and 81–88).• Stays lit continuo

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 31DIGITAL TRIM• Pressing the DIGITAL TRIM button assignsthe channel V-Pots to become digital trim(digital input level) c

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 32CHANNEL Select Display• Just to the right of the L-R Meters.• Numeric readout indicates the selected channel—the curre

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 33ON buttonToggles the selected Fat Channel DSP controlparameters on and off in bypass fashion.SETUP buttonWhen EQ is se

D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page iTable of ContentsPreface ...

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 34TALKBACK TO STUDIO buttonRoutes sound arriving at the in-panel Talkbackmic to the Studio outputs.Note: Make sure the s

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 35DIGITAL IN 1 buttonSelects the AES/EBU digital input as the ControlRoom source (when AES/EBU is the Stereo I/ODigital

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 36Master L–R/Shortcuts SectionSELECTCONTROLWRITEALTMASTER L/R SHORTCUTSSELECT buttonSelects the Master Fader and Aux Mas

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 37• This button must be turned off before any auto-mation can be recorded or played back.• Toggling Bypass doesn’t affec

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 38Session Setup SectionGROUPGENERAL PLUG INS DIGITAL I/OSAVESAVE AS... NEWLOADSETUPButtons in this section are used for

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 39Transport SectionThis section provides control for external recordertransports, time display, snapshots, locates, and

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 40STORE buttonThis button is used to save locate points andconsole automation snapshots to the currentlydisplayed number

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 41Chapter 3What’s On TV?

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 42Using the GraphicUser Interface (GUI)The Beauty of It…The Digital 8•Bus providesexceptional power from the controlsur

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 43• Click the on-screen SOLO button to hear onechannel alone.• Hold the Shift key to solo more channels or selectSolo L

D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page iiControl Room Section ...

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 44• Selects channel for cut, copy, and paste actions.• Press shift, then click or drag across multipleSELECT buttons to

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 45Aux Pans 9-10 and 11-12• The blue bars with the pointers, located after Auxlevels 9 and 11, are pan controls for Auxe

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 46Digital Trim• The digital trim is a gain stage that allows you toadjust the input level to the channel before thechan

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 47• Any channel can be sent to any number of tapeoutputs by simply selecting multiple tape outputs:however, only the la

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 48MASTER V-Pot• Functional as a master Aux levelcontrol when any of the Auxes areselected in the Master Strip.• When th

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 49Signal Path FlexibilityThe D8B v5.1 software provides extremelyflexible routing options. Selecting an insert on-scree

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 50Channel Layout ReconfigurationThe Channel number indicator buttons providethe capability to move channel strips aroun

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 51May I See A Menu PleaseThere’s amazing power and flexibility in theMenus and Screens built into the Mackie OS. Thisgu

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 52Many other functions carry over from sessionto session when opening a new session (e.g.,sample rate).If you require a

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 53Floppy Disk• Click the on-screen Floppy Disk icon to open thefloppy disk window.• Common navigation procedures apply

D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page iiiChapter 4: Applications ...

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 54Let’s take a quick look at each menu item.Undo (Ctrl+Z)• Reverses an action. If you’ve made a badautomation pass, cut

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 55• Choose the type of parameter in the top pull-downbutton. Set the action to Trim, Set, Min, or Max.• Trim adds or su

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 56The Channel MenuThe Channel menu contains:• Channel List (Ctrl+B)• Open Channel…• Save Channel As…• Group (Ctrl+G)• U

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 57Shortcuts: Note the “previous-click” shortcut (thelast click has a memory if it was on a “like” parameter,and copies

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 58Group… (Ctrl+G)• Provides a very convenient way to group fadersfor control by a group master fader in theMASTERS fade

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 59• Click the Link button to link the channels youhave selected or click Cancel to cancel the linkingprocess.• To link

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 60Reset Channel Delay…• This resets the time-altered channels to a statusof no offset.Reset Selected Channels...• Reset

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 61Automation Sub-menuBypass• With this command selected (Bypass button lit inthe Automation section), automation data i

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 62All three of the following menu items are avail-able in the Mix Options section of the Setup window.Use Pre-Roll• Set

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 63The Plugins MenuPlugins (Ctrl+P)• MODE toggles between STEREO and MONOwhen using the UFX card. Each UFX card isdivisi

D8B Manual • Preface • page 1PrefaceThe Mackie Digital 8•Bus is an amazing digital audio tool. Its flexibility, depth, and powerprovide the engineer/

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 64• To deactivate a plug-in, select “none” in theassociated PLUGIN column pull-down assignmentmenu. Click “OK” in the A

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 65The Windows MenuContains:• About• Help (Alt+H)• Hot Keys• Close All (Ctrl+\)• Desktop (Ctrl+D)• Setup (Ctrl+1)• Snaps

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 66Hot KeysThe more of these key commands you learn,the faster and more efficient you’ll be at recording.Some adjustment

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 67Link Option controller actions. There are eightNetwork Channels that are not unlike TV channelsvia Ethernet, where th

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 68Tape BanksAny of the following tape I/O cards can beinstalled in the three Tape In/Out slots and theAlt I/O slot in t

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 69Mix OptionsAux Select — Pre/Post• Select the desired Aux bus using the Aux Selectpull-down list.• Set global pre/post

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 70Solo Latch• When Solo Latch is checked, SOLO buttonsremain engaged even when a new SOLO button ispressed.• When Solo

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 71MIDIMIDI File Tempo Map• Import a MIDI Tempo Map from a standard MIDIFile to synchronize the D8B Bars/Beats/Ticksdisp

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 72FilteredIt’s often convenient to eliminate a parameteror set of parameters from a snapshot change. If,for example, yo

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 73The Surround Window (Ctrl+3)The surround window offers precise controlover image positioning in any mixing panoramaal

D8B Manual • Preface • page 2• Enhanced Surround Sound features:°Surround Sound Setup window°Surround Sound Monitor Level control in theSurround wind

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 74Channel Number Display• This numeric readout indicates the selectedchannel.• Click and drag in the display to select

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 755.1• Notice the speakers are numbered 1, 3, 2, 5, 4,and 6. Speakers 1 and 2 are Front L/R, speaker 3is Front Center,

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 767.1 (TP)• TP stands for Theme Park. This configurationprovides a symmetrical distribution of speakerssurrounding the

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 77• Though the result of a cut is like the result of“Reset,” settings that are cut are stored on theClipboard and can b

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 78• See the Playback column in the Channel List(under Channel in the upper menu bar) forindividual channel automation p

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 79The Mix Editor Window (Ctrl+5)The Mix Editor window contains a graphicrepresentation of automation data. Thoughautoma

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 80foreground data curve is subject to all clipboardoperations, while the back page curve remainsuntouched. To update ei

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 81Magnify Tool• Use this tool to select specific data lengths and toexpand the data time to fill the overview screen.•

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 82Snap Grid Drop-Down Box• Click here to select the “Snap To Grid” parameter.Selections include Rule Mrks, Minutes, Sec

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 83After Commit Until Next Node:♦ Commit until End: With this option checked,automation is written from the time of thee

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 3Chapter 1Getting Ready

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 84The Fat Channel Window (Ctrl+6)There are four EQ types to choose from:• 4 Band Parametric• 20/20 EQ• British EQ• Brit

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 85• There are three methods to modify parameters inthe EQ.• Click and drag on the editing ball in thedisplay window. Dr

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 86When there is no signal applied, the Reductionmeter indicates 0 dB of reduction, with the needleall the way to the ri

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 87ACTIVE• Click the ACTIVE button to turn on thecompressor for the selected channel.MENU• Click the MENU button to Open

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 88RATIO• Determines the change in output level as afunction of the change in input level, once thesignal level drops be

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 89DIGITAL TRIM• Use the on-screen knob to adjust the channeldigital trim.• Press Control while clicking the knob to set

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 90Speaker Select• Highlight the desired speaker number icon to senda specific channel to any or all speakers.• Speakers

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 91All events appear in the Mix Editor window asevent markers in the time bar. Events can be editedfrom either window. A

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 92• Any channel with notes appears with an orangeoutline in the Track Sheet. This makes it easy tofind notes at a glanc

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 93Automation…, Delete Global Time, Insert GlobalTime, Delete Events, and Modify Levels…commands are logged as single li