Portable Live Streaming Mixer OWNER’S MANUAL
M•Caster LIVE Portable Live Streaming Mixer Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. Canada ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) 4. Follow all instructions.
Important Safety Instructions.....................2 Contents........................................................3 Features.........................................................3 Introduction..................................................4 Getting Started.............................................4 Hookup Diagrams.........................................
M•Caster LIVE Portable Live Streaming Mixer Introduction Getting Started M•Caster Live is the ultimate portable audio solution for streaming on mobile devices. We realize that you can’t wait to hook up your M•Caster Live and try it out. Nevertheless, please take the time to read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until you’re good and ready. Plug in your mic, sweeten your sound with ContourFX and StreamFX, then stream in minutes.
Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams There are a number of use case scenarios for M•Caster Live. Live streamers use their favorite device (phone or tablet) as the connection to the streaming service, game streamers often stream-share live video and their game screens over Twitch and other social platforms and M•Caster Live works well for podcasters due to its portability and remote power (not to mention quality audio and fun effects).
M•Caster LIVE Portable Live Streaming Mixer Hookup Diagrams continued... It was mentioned on the previous page that there are a number of use case scenarios for M•Caster Live. With this example, we’ll take a look at the other inputs and outputs. Here, a gaming headset is connected to the channel 1 1/8" input [#4]. The right side of channel 1’s input selector switch should be illuminated. A gaming computer is added to the channel 2 USB-C connector [#5].
3. Mic Input [Ch. 1] This is a female XLR connector that accepts a balanced mic or line level input from almost any type of source. The volume is controlled with the volume knobs [#10, #20]. 1 3 5 2 6 8 4 7 Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all sound excellent through this input. The mic / line input will handle any kind of level you can toss at them, without overloading.
M•Caster LIVE Portable Live Streaming Mixer Side Panel features continued... 7 5 8 5. USB I/O [Ch. 2] 7. 1/8" Smartphone Stereo Input Jack [Ch. 3] This is an interface that allows audio to stream to and from the M•Caster Live via computer. Connect a line-level signal from a smartphone, MP3 player or other signal source to this input jack using an unbalanced 1/8" TRRS connector (included in the packaging). The volume is controlled with the volume knobs [#10, #20].
The activated channel 2 input may either be aux 1 (1/8" instrument / line input jack, left side of Ch. 2 input selector switch down) [#6] or USB (computer connection, right side of Ch. 2 input selector switch down) [#5]. The icon of the currently selected input will illuminate white. 20 Owner’s Manual M•Caster LIVE: Top Panel Features 12.
M•Caster LIVE Portable Live Streaming Mixer Top Panel features continued... 16. Master Location Selector 19. Decade and Year Control Knobs Have you ever dreamt of time travel? Of course you have! Who hasn’t?! M•Caster Live affords you the opportunity to choose not only the time to travel to, but the location, as well! These knobs work in conjunction with the master location selector [#18]. These knobs set the decade and year. Rotate them to get the exact year you desire.
If you think your M•Caster Live has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. You may find the answer to the problem without having to part with your M•Caster Live. Troubleshooting No power • Please note that M•Caster Live’s USB (computer) connection [#5] is audio only.
M•Caster LIVE Portable Live Streaming Mixer Appendix B: Technical Information M•Caster LIVE Specifications System Requirements PC Android Mac iOS Windows 10 or higher (32 or 64 MB RAM) Android 9 or higher Mac OS X 10.8 or higher (32 or 64 MB RAM) iOS 13 or higher Options Sling Bag P/N 2053737 Disclaimer Power Requirements USB-C Phantom Power 100–240V, 50/60 Hz, 5V 1A 5W 48VDC to Channel 1 XLR input Physical Dimensions and Weight Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 2.0 in / 52 mm 5.
Owner’s Manual M•Caster LIVE System Block Diagram Channel 1 Channel 2 Codec MCU FX Processing (DSP) Channel 3 Mix Minus Mix Sum USB: Type A Power: 5V / 1A M•Caster LIVE Channel Block Diagram Channel Input Mic Preamp Channel Input DSP Preset FX Preset Input Volume / Gain Main Output Volume Owner’s Manual 13
M•Caster LIVE Portable Live Streaming Mixer Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Audio, LLC (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S.
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