Mackie DX810 Instruction Manual

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DX8 – 10BREMOTE BUSTRIMBUS AU+20-20ATRIM1RECORDABOUTPUTSLOGIC I/OTRIMBUS BU+20-20TRIM2TRIM3TRIM4TRIM5TRIM6TRIM7TRIM8MICGAIN060–+SERIAL NUMBERMANUFACTU

DX8 – 11Application DiagramsA: Typical Stereo ApplicationThis diagram depicts a simple setup, using theDX8 in a stereo application. A microphone iscon

DX8 – 12ConnectionsConnecting Balanced SourcesUse high-quality three-conductor cable forbalanced connections, such as Star Quad byBelden, Canare, Moga

DX8 – 13Strip the wire back about 1/4" inch, insert thewire as far as it will go into the appropriate hole inthe supplied Phoenix-type connector,

DX8 – 144. OPERATIONSet the LevelsMIC and LINE Input TrimThe analog trim controls on the rear panel arenot adjustable via the control software since t

DX8 – 15Bus A and B Input TrimThere is no metering after the BUS A and B inputTRIM controls. These controls must be adjusted byear. Start the program

DX8 – 16DIRECT OUTPUTSThe DIRECT OUTPUTS provide an unbalancedline-level signal from each of the 8 Input channels.This signal comes from the output of

DX8 – 17The logic functions assigned to each individuallogic input and output are configured using the DX8-PC application. In addition, each logic inp

DX8 – 18Upgrading the SoftwareFrom time to time, Mackie Designs will releaseupgrades for the internal operating software in theDX8. This can be downlo

DX8 – 19OverviewThe DX8-PC software application provides real-time control and configuration editing for the DX8using a laptop or other PC-compatible

DX8 – 2CAUTION AVISRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT REMO

DX8 – 20AdvancedDX8 Unit InfoThis opens a dialog box that contains the followinginformation about the DX8 that is currently connected:Firmware Upgrade

DX8 – 21WindowsAboutThis provides information about the DX8-PCsoftware application, including the version andpersonnel credits.Close Window (ESC)This

DX8 – 22PresetsThe DX8 stores up to 16 presets, which can berecalled via the Presets drop-down box. Select apreset in the drop-down box and the settin

DX8 – 23ButtonsViewsThese four buttons open the Graphic EQ,Parametric EQ, Output Compressor, and Automixviews, overlaid across the input section.Graph

DX8 – 24Compress•Ratio: This determines the change in output level as afunction of the change in input level, once thethreshold has been exceeded. It

DX8 – 25Each individual channel is attenuated by anamount, in dB, equal to the difference, in dB,between that channel’s level and the sum of all thech

DX8 – 26Use a control group to adjust the volume of two ormore channels at the same time. All faders that areassigned to a control group will have the

DX8 – 27Action DefinitionsMomentary means that the logic function isactive as long as the Logic Input is held active.When the Logic Input is inactive,

DX8 – 28Mid Peaking EQThese two knobs control the gain (± 15 dB) andthe center frequency (20Hz-20kHz) of the channelmid-frequency peaking EQ. Click an

DX8 – 29Output StripMeterThe output meter indicates the output signallevel just after the output gain control and just priorto the D/A converter stage

DX8 – 32. INTRODUCTIONThe DX8 is a DSP-based digital audio mixer andsignal processor designed for use in a variety ofinstallations such as churches, c

DX8 – 30DIRECTOUTPUTCHANNEL 132-BIT DSPCHANNELS 2-8(IDENTICAL TO CH 1)INPUT METERINTERNAL DIGITAL BUSESADC24-BITPHANTOM POWER+48 VDCDAC24-BIT31-BAND G

DX8 – 31DX8 SpecificationsINPUTS / OUTPUTSInputs 1-8: Balanced, Phoenix-type terminalsBus A and B: Balanced, Phoenix-type terminals, Direct toMix Buse

DX8 – 32DX8Crosstalk(1kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20Hz-20kHz bandwidth, any line input toadjacent Direct Out):Trim to unity: < –90 dBFrequency ResponseM

DX8 – 33DisclaimerMackie Designs continually engages in researchrelated to product improvement, new materials, andproduction methods. Design refinemen

DX8 – 34Appendix B: Logic Output FunctionsLogic OutputFunction Parameter ConditionInactive None NoneInp Sig Present Input 1-8 Input Signal > –40 dB

DX8 – 35DX-SW4 Remote Switch Control (4-button/4-LED) Switch Positions ID 1 through 8 Function Control 1 Control 2 Control 3 Control 40 0000

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DX8 – 4TRIMBUS AU+20-20TRIM1TRIMBUS BU+20-20TRIM2TRIM3TRIM4TRIM5TRIM6TRIM7TRIM8MICGAIN060–+SERIAL NUMBERMANUFACTURING DATEDIRECT OUTPUTSPOWERINPUT22-2

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DX8 – 6BREMOTE BUSTRIMBUS AU+20-20ATRIM1RECORDABOUTPUTSLOGIC I/OTRIMBUS BU+20-20TRIM2TRIM3TRIM4TRIM5TRIM6TRIM7TRIM8MICGAIN060–+SERIAL NUMBERMANUFACTUR

DX8 – 73. INSTALLATIONAPPLICATION DIAGRAMSBREMOTE BUSTRIMBUS AU+20-20ATRIM1RECORDABOUTPUTSLOGIC I/OTRIMBUS BU+20-20TRIM2TRIM3TRIM4TRIM5TRIM6TRIM7TRIM8

DX8 – 8BREMOTE BUSTRIMBUS AU+20-20ATRIM1RECORDABOUTPUTSLOGIC I/OTRIMBUS BU+20-20TRIM2TRIM3TRIM4TRIM5TRIM6TRIM7TRIM8MICGAIN060–+SERIAL NUMBERMANUFACTUR

DX8 – 9BREMOTE BUSTRIMBUS AU+20-20ATRIM1RECORDABOUTPUTSLOGIC I/OTRIMBUS BU+20-20TRIM2TRIM3TRIM4TRIM5TRIM6TRIM7TRIM8MICGAIN060–+SERIAL NUMBERMANUFACTUR