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ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE!Manual
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during mixdown, roll an already-recorded
2.2To fully achieve the Mackie 8YBus consoleOstrack from your recorder.
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4. The channelOs �20dB LED may light. Theimpressive headroom and specs, you should
L/R main meters will show the actual internalOtune� channel sensitivity for each channel.
operating level of soloed signals. Now you willFOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE FOR
optimize levels.EACH CHANNEL IN USE:
5. nn For mic or line inputs, adjust the TRIM1. Assign signal to channel fader:
control clockwise to get peaks that regularly
hit 0dB on the L/R meters. For mic inputsnn If channel will be used with a micro�
this may require full CCW rotation depend-phone, MIC/LINE switch should be up &
FLIP switch should be up.
ing on the sensitivity of the mic.
6. If desired (optional):nn If channel will be used with line input,
MIC/LINE switch should be down &
nn Press the EQ switch in.FLIP switch should be up.
nn Adjust the channel stripOs EQ to aboutnn If channel will be used with a tape
what you will be using during the session.input keep the FLIP switch down.
nn Re-perform Step 5.
2. Set channel strip controls as follows:
7. nn Return the channel stripOs SOLO button to
its up position.nn TRIM pot all the way counterclockwise
(+4dB)
nn AUX SEND controls all the way counter-8. nn Repeat Steps 1-7 on the next channel that
clockwise (off)is being used.
nn EQ switch upPlease put your serial number
here for future reference (i.e.
nn LOW-CUT switch either on or offinsurance claims, tech support,
(on recommended for mic inputs)return authorization, gloating
nn Pan hard left or right
privileges etc.):
nn Channel fader at UNITY
nn SOLO switch down
Serial #
3. nn Make appropriate Onoise� into the channel
input. For example, have a performer play/
sing/strike something or someone, etc., at
the level at which theyOre going to record or
perform. DonOt just play a single sustained
note, but rather, jam away as you would be
during recording or performance. If the
channel is being used for a tape input
PLEASE! SAVE THE
SHIPPING BOX!
Yes, we know itOs only slightly smaller than a
doublewide mobile home, but you will need the
entire carton and internal foam if your console
ever needs service at some time in the future.
If your kids make the box into a fort and cut
holes in it N or if you stuff it in the dumpster of
the fast-food place next door to your studio, we
may have to sell and ship you another packing
box later on. DonOt end up buying an empty box!
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