Mackie DX810 v3.0 Instruction Manual

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DX810 – 10Bus A and B Input TrimThere is no metering after the BUS A and Binput TRIM controls. These controls must beadjusted by ear. Start the progra

DX810 – 11Using the DIRECT OUTPUTSThe DIRECT OUTPUTS provide an unbalancedline-level signal from each of the 8 Input channels.This signal comes from t

DX810 – 12The logic functions assigned to each individuallogic input and output are configured using the DX-810-PC application. In addition, each logi

DX810 – 13Preset ActiveA logic output can indicate when a particularpreset is active.Force OnA logic output can indicate when a particularinput or gro

DX810 – 14Connecting a PCUse a standard DB9 (male/female) computercable to connect a PC to the DX810. The DX-810-PCapplication uses COM1 on the PC by

DX810 – 15Top SectionThe Top Section includes the Menu bar, theActive Logic Input and Output indicators, andPreset, On Line, and Panel Lock controls.M

DX810 – 16Firmware UpgradeThis allows you to select an OS upgrade file toupload to the DX810 as they become available.Click Select File in the Firmwar

DX810 – 17Note: When changing presets, the faderschange position quickly on-screen, but the audioactually ramps according to the Ramp Time setting.Set

DX810 – 18Output EQThis toggles the Output EQ window open andclosed. It duplicates the function of the Output EQbutton in the Button Section.Compresso

DX810 – 19Button SectionThe Button Section includes the assignmentbuttons (Force Ctrl, Logic In, Logic Out, Groups,Input Proc, Out Proc, Mute Ind) and

DX810 – 2CAUTION AVISRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT RE

DX810 – 20Logic OutClick this button to open the Logic Outputwindow. Make the following settings andassignments in the Logic Output window:Name: Enter

DX810 – 21Note that if two or more outputs are linked viathe Crossover window, only one button appears.This is true of the Output EQ (Graphic or Param

DX810 – 22Now let’s look at an example to see how therules apply in a practical application.A Three Room CombinationIn this example, Outputs A, B, and

DX810 – 23Next we’ll create the combination to allow theinputs for rooms B and C to be heard in both B and Coutputs when C2 is active.14. Open the com

DX810 – 24Click the right mouse button over the processordisplay. This brings up a menu allowing you to cut,copy, or paste the processor settings to a

DX810 – 25Click the On button to activate the Gate for theselected input. The Reset button returns all theknobs to their default settings.The Gate has

DX810 – 26With the first band active (red active button lit),click the On button to turn the crossover on and off.When the crossover is turned off, al

DX810 – 27The input level meter indicates the level of theinput signal as it comes out of the analog to digitalconverters and shows the level in dBFS.

DX810 – 28Group SectionThis section includes the 32 control groups.Eight groups are displayed at one time. However,the horizontal fader at the bottom

DX810 – 29DIRECTOUTPUTCHANNEL 132-BIT DSPCHANNELS 2-8(IDENTICAL TO CH 1)3-BAND INPUT EQGATEINPUT METERINTERNAL DIGITAL BUSESADC24-BITPHANTOM POWER+48

DX810 – 32. INTRODUCTIONcontrols. A third function of the MODE buttonallows the user to LOCK the front panel controlsuntil a security unlock code is e

DX810 – 30DX810 SpecificationsINPUTS / OUTPUTSInputs 1-8: Balanced, Phoenix-type terminalsBus A and B: Balanced, Phoenix-type terminals, Direct toMix

DX810 – 31DX-810AudioNoise(20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth, Master Out, channel Trims @ unity gain,channel EQs flat, all odd channels panned left, even channel

DX810 – 32DisclaimerMackie Designs continually engages in researchrelated to product improvement, new materials,and production methods. Design refinem

DX810 – 33Appendix B: Logic Output FunctionsAppendix A: Logic Input FunctionsLogic InputFunction Action Affected I/OInactive None NoneForce-On Momenta

DX810 – 34Appendix C: Selection Remote Predefined FunctionsDX-SW4 Remote Switch Control (4-button/4-LED) for DX-810 v3.01 (Firmware v7.00) Swit

DX810 – 35Appendix D: Level Remote Predefined FunctionsDX-RVC Remote Volume Control (2-button/12-LED) Switch PositionsID 1 through 8 Function

DX810 Digital Audio Mixerand Signal Processorversion 3.0Mackie Designs Inc.16220 Wood-Red Rd. NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA888/337-7404 • Outside

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DX810 – 6OUTPUTS A/BThese 3-pin Phoenix-type connectors supply abalanced line-level signal from OUTPUTS A and B.LOGIC I/OThis 25-pin D-Sub connector p

DX810 – 73. INSTALLATIONConnectionsConnecting Balanced SourcesUse high-quality three-conductor cable forbalanced connections, such as Star Quad byBeld

DX810 – 8Connecting the LOGIC I/OThis is a 25-pin D-Sub connector. There are 10programmable logic inputs and 10 programmablelogic outputs. In addition

DX810 – 9–+GG+–MICLINE4. OPERATIONQuick StartReading the instruction manual is the only wayto fully understand the features and functions of theDX810.