Mackie 56-input Bedienungshandbuch

OWNER’S MANUAL™DIGITAL 8•BUSMACKIE’S 56-INPUT, 72-CHANNEL, FULLY AUTOMATED DIGITAL AUDIO MIXING CONSOLEVersion 3.0

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

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 94Checklist for BasicOperational FunctionalityBasic system functionality depends greatly onthe accurate selection of a

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 95Connecting TASCAM (TDIF)Multitrack(s)❏ Install DIO•8 card into one or more of the D8BTAPE card slots.❏ Using a 25-pin

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 96Multitrack RecordingMultitrack recording involves a continuousassessment of signal flow. If you follow a well-planned

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 97❏ Once each channel is verified and audible, presschannel mute.21452246234710dB3020104055U605010dB3020104055U605010dB

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 98❏ Assign MIC/LINE bank channels to desired tapetracks.❏ Place tape inputs in record/ready to verify signalat machine.

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 99❏ Adjust headphone monitor volume in thePHONES/CUE MIX section.CONTROL ROOMCOPY MIX TO CUEAUX 9-10AUX 11-12CONTROL RO

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 100Sample Tracking SetupThis diagram shows a typical hookup for tracking.Four microphones are connected to channels 1–4

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 101Vocal EnhancerLINE ININSERTAUX 22LINE ININSERTAUX 33LINE ININSERTAUX 44LINE ININSERTAUX 55LINE ININSERTAUX 66LINE IN

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 102Mixdown SetupThis simple checklist will help get the mix started.Notice that, each time, we follow the signal pathfr

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 103Sample Mixdown SetupThis sample mixdown setup helps provide ideas for how your mixdown setup might look. Each setup

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 104Effects/Plug-insMFX/UFXBefore we look at more setupexamples, lets cover some quick tips onefficient use of the Digit

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 1056. Use the channel V-Pots to set individualchannel send to the selected aux bus.Note: Alternately, you can click and

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 106Dynamics and EQ ApplicationsDynamics and equalization are typically applied inone of three ways:1. Processing Dynam

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 107MIDI and the D8BMIDI BasicsYour Digital 8•Bus works very well whenincorporated in a MIDI network, utilizing a comput

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 108MIDI SnapshotsOnce you’ve developed several snapshots for amix, they can be recorded into a sequencer forconsistent

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 109Proper Sync ConnectionEvery digital system needs a master sync source.The D8B prefers to be the master source but wi

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 110Verifying Word Clock Sync Between Devicesand the Digital 8•Bus• When the D8B is set to “Internal” in the ApogeeClock

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 111Dither - To UV22 or Not to UV22:That Is the QuestionDigital audio’s weakness is its ability to accuratelyreproduce e

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 112This example describes the hookup for the D8B console equipped for analog I/O.D8B–HDR24/96 SetupHookupsThis section

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 113TDIF 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 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 114Console 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 115Console Settings1. If you have DIO•8 cards installed, setthe Tape Input and Tape Outputformat for each card to ADAT

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 116AES/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 117Using 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 118Connecting 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 119INPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUT1 2 3 4 5 6

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 120Connecting the Digital 8•Bus toADATs Using an External Sync BoxCabling and Hookup1. Connect a fiber optic cable betw

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 121Connecting the D8B to ADATs Using an External Sync BoxINPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUT1 2 3

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 122Connecting the D8B to TASCAM MDMsCabling and Hookup1. Connect the digital cables between the TASCAM tapedecks and th

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 123INOUTREMOTE 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 1 • page 7These buttons let you access four completelydifferent sets of controls, referred to as Fader Banks.Even though only on

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 124Digital Audio Workstation SetupConnecting the Digital 8•Bus to a Digital AudioWorkstation (Digital Performer, Studio

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 125MIDI InterfaceTALKBACKPHONES 21913PUNCH I/OPHONES 12014211522162 TRACK IN A23172418MASTER OUT2 TRACK IN BSTUDIO OUT2

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 126Live Sound/Live Recording SetupIn a live sound/recording application theconsole fader banks are chained together to

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 127LINE ININSERTAUX 22LINE ININSERTAUX 33LINE ININSERTAUX 44LINE ININSERTAUX 55LINE ININSERTAUX 66LINE ININSERTAUX 77LI

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 128Post-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 129Using Basic AutomationWhat Type of Data Can Be AutomatedVirtually all of the D8B channel parametersare available for

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 130Save Snapshot For SafetyAs you build the mix, save snapshots as soonas the music begins to reveal itself. Label thes

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 131Move a channel fader• As soon as the fader moves, the WRITE buttonilluminates, indicating automation data is beingre

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 132❏ Exit AUTO TOUCH and/or TRIM LEVELS Mode❏ Exit Write Ready mode in the Options>AutomationMenu❏ Start Playback/Re

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 133Appendices

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 • Appendices • page 134Appendix AServiceWarranty ServiceDetails concerning Warranty Service are spelledout on the Warranty Card included w

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 135No Sound!• Is the signal source working correctly, andproperly connected to an input on the console?• Is the TRIM c

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 136Appendix BIVL Vocal StudioAbout the IVL Vocal StudioThe IVL Vocal Studio is a truly unique tool thatoffers natural

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 137the output of the harmony effects block. Each effectsblock then returns its processed signal to anindividual stereo

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 138Pitch Correct ModePitch Bender: Use the bender to manually raiseor lower the pitch of the shifted voices. This work

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 139GenderUsing these sliders, you can adjust the gender ofeach of the four harmony voices. So, what is thisgender thin

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 140StylesIn “Styles,” you can create that extra amountof personality and realism for your harmonyvoices. Each style is

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 141ManualBecause you can choose exactly which harmonynotes you want, Manual mode is excellent forcreating unusual harm

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 142To 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 143Pitch Bend Range sets a maximum amount thepitch can be corrected using the Pitch Bender. Thepitch bend range is set

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 CPlug-in Configuration and RoutingConfiguring the Plug-inAfter installing your UFX or MFX card, all younee

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 145Plug-in settings can be saved and recalledfrom the hard drive. You can save and load files toeither Memory A or Mem

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 146To Reset the Plug-in:Reset will reload the previous patch.1. Click and hold the Menu button.2. Select Reset (Plug

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 147FX RoutingThe Plug-in Configuration WindowCard Slot ColumnCard BCard CCard D (nocard installed)Card APlug-indisplay

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 148Using an Aux Send with a Plug-in• Click the associated INPUT menu button andselect an Aux input source. In the exam

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 149FX Channels 1&2(channels 49&50)Stereo Plug-inThe Plug buttontoggles betweenWindows menubuttons and FXbutton

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 150Appendix DShortcutsFeature Surface Keyboard Mouse (click or pull down)New Session [New] Ctrl+N File > New Sessio

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 151Functions on SELECT(ed) ChannelExample: Select channels 1–5 and type the letter [M] and these channels will mute. T

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 152ODDS ’N’ ENDSFeature Surface Keyboard Mouse (click or pull down)Channel strip nameClick on name field, enter [text]

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 153Appendix EMIDI Implementation GuideProduct: Mackie Digital 8•Bus Date: 3/01MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 3.0F

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

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 154Appendix FCompatible CablesAnalog and Digital Multitrack CablesThe following companies supply analog and digital mu

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 155Marshall ElectronicsPO Box 2027, Culver City, CA 90231Tel: (800) 800-6608; Fax: (310) 391-8926http://www.mars-cam.c

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 156IndexSymbols2 Track A, B, and C ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 157Channel Strip Section ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 158Delete Events (Alt+Delete) ... 83Duplica

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 159Group Button ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 160Master L–R/Shortcuts Section ... 36ALT ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 161Paste Button ...

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 162Locator-MMC... 69

D8B Manual • Appendices • page 163Transport Controls ... 40FA

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 164ColophonThis manual was a collaborative effort,created in part from the original Digital 8•BusOwner’s Manual, with

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

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 13AnalogInputsCH 1-48OptionalDigital TapeI/O CardLevel toTapeTo Tape OutputsPre-DSPInsertLRChannelFaderAux SendLevelCha

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 andpower down the console power supply, thenpower back on.14. You now ha

D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 2012. Remove the 2nd floppy disk when prompted andpower down the console power supply, thenpower back on.13. You now ha

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.DIGITAL IN 2 buttonSelects the S/PDIF d

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• Hold the Shift key to solo more channels or selectSolo Latch mode in the Options menu.• With the Shift key held, cl

D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page iiStudio/Solo 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 after Aux levels 9 and 11 are pancontrols for Auxes 9/10 and 11/12.• Click and

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 46Digital Trim• The blue bar above the Compressor, Gate, EQ, andPhase buttons graphically indicates the digitaltrim lev

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 level control whenany of the Auxes are selected in the Master Strip.• When t

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 49Signal Path FlexibilityThe D8B version 3.0 software provides manynew and exciting capabilities—check out thesenew fle

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 50The PRE and POST insert selections aredisplayed in the readout windows immediatelyabove the INSERT icons. Clicking on

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 55Modify Levels (Alt+M)• Use this control to modify all selected channelsfor the user-selected parameter.• Choose the t

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 57SELECT button under the Playback mode to togglebetween the Disabled, Punch-Run, and Run states.Shortcuts: Note the “p

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 59This feature can be especially handy forapplications such as vocal comps and busswitching. Inverse switching is set a

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 60or on the panel) or to radio button (only oneallowable at a time).If solo latch is not set (no check mark), multiples

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 61Write Ready Mode• This option does not function when Auto Touch isselected.• When Write Ready is selected, channels a

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 62• When using the MFX card, each mono input feedsa stereo effect; each stereo effect returns to twofaders on the EFFEC

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 63The Windows MenuContains:• About• Hot Keys• Close All (Ctrl+\)• Desktop (Ctrl+D)• Setup (Ctrl+1)• Snapshot (Ctrl+2)•

D8B Manual • Preface • page 1PrefaceThe Mackie Digital 8•Bus is an amazing digital audio tool. Its flexibility, depth, and creative pizazzprovides th

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 64Close All (Ctrl+\)This command closes all open windows. Themain faders overview backdrop is always displayedunless th

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 65Link Options are enabled and disabled accord-ing to what control surface actions you want tohave linked on two or mor

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 66Alt I/O• The Alt I/O 1–8 operates according to the type ofI/O card installed (AIO•8, DIO•8, PDI•8, OPT•8).• The Alt I

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 67Aux Select - Pre/Post• Select the desired Aux bus using the Aux Selectpull-down list.• Set global pre/post status for

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 68To allow this operation, set the “Solo Latch”checkbox in the Mix Options Setup window, orpress GENERAL in the Setup S

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 69match your computer’s address, and set the lastfield to something different. Be sure you don’t setit to the address

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 70Save Selection As• Saves current mixer snapshot selection(highlighted in the snapshot list) to a file for recallat a

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 71Morph• Activated by clicking the MORPH icon.• Automatically pans between the red and greensurround positions, depth-o

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 72Quad• Notice the speakers are numbered 1, 2, 5, and 6.This provides consistency throughout theavailable surround conf

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 73• With a Depth of Center setting of “0” the center-panned channel is routed to the center speakeronly (speaker 3).• W

D8B Manual • Preface • page 2

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 74The Locator Window (Ctrl+4)Transport ControlsPlay, Stop, REWind, FFWD, RecordThese controls operate any connected rec

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 75LOCATOR ParametersNew• Click this button to create a new cue point.• The new cue point is created at the existingSMPT

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 76easy selection of the desired Edit Tool (I Beam,Hand, Magnify, or Eraser).Time Code Displays• Three time code display

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 77When Channel View is highlighted, the MixEditor Channel List changes to a parameter list. Thismode views one channel,

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 78The 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 79• Click the ON button near the bottom of the EQwindow to turn on the EQ for the selected channel.• There are three me

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 80SOFT• This button turns on the soft-knee function, whichdetermines the severity of the compression action.When highli

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 81Additional Fat Channel ControlsChannel Select• Use the arrows on either side of the channel number(or the arrow keys

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 82Dynamics EQ• Use this window to filter the key input. This isoften necessary to properly trigger the dynamicsprocesso

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 83TAPE Bank on topThis mode places the tape return fader bank inthe upper half of the screen display. Now all inputfade

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

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 84Current List Item Arrow• The arrow in the far left column represents thecurrent or last triggered automation event.•

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 85• If an event is selected in the list, then a change ismade in the Mix Editor, all events following theselection will

D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 86assigned as a Note On (9Nh) message. If theparameter is continuously variable, theContinuous Controller (BNh) or Poly

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 87Chapter 4Applications

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 88Setting Up for a SessionThis section of the Digital 8•Bus Owner’sManual provides very application-specific descrip-ti

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 89• It’s a good idea to keep a snapshot of eachworking configuration as a starting point:tracking, overdubs, symphony,

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 90Setup Window settings are automatically storedand are recalled in subsequent boot ups.❏General• Mouse Speed• Display

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 91Installation and Connection ofOptional I/O and Effects CardsThe Input/Output cards are an essential partof the D8B m

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 92FX Card InstallationFX Card Cover Plate RemovalInstallation of FX CardsIMPORTANT: Shut off power to theDigital 8•Bus’

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 93Installation of I/O CardsIMPORTANT: Shut off power to theDigital 8•Bus’ Remote CPU beforeinstalling or removing cards