Digital Audio Mixer Digital Audio Mixer DX8

DX8 – 2
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN
ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER
L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU
D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE
A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à
l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur
suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est
employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le
livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil.
8. Power Sources — Connect the DX8 to a power supply only of the type described in
these operation instructions or as marked on the rear panel. If using an external DC power
supply or battery pack, be sure the voltage corresponds to the range indicated on the rear
panel, and that it is connected with the correct polarity.
9. Power Cord Protection — Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked
upon or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the DX8.
10. Object and Liquid Entry — Do not drop objects into or spill liquids into the inside of the DX8.
11. Damage Requiring Service — The DX8 should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the DX8; or
C. The DX8 has been exposed to rain; or
D. The DX8 does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
E. The DX8 has been dropped, or its chassis damaged.
12. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the DX8 beyond those means
described in this operating manual. All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie
Service Department.
13. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polariseé avec un prolongateur,
un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à
fond sans laisser aucune pariie à découvert.
14. Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or
polarization means of the DX8 is not defeated.
15. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of
the Canadian Department of Communications.
ATTENTION —Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le
cas) prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des
communications du Canada.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions — Read all the safety and operation instructions before operating the DX8.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.
3. HEED ALL WARNINGS — Follow all warnings on the DX8 and in these operating instructions.
4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS — Follow all operating and other instructions.
5. Water and Moisture — Do not use the DX8 near water – for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Ventilation — This DX8 should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings, or placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
ventilation openings.
7. Heat — Locate the DX8 away from heat sources such as radiators, or other devices which
produce heat.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
USING THE LOGIC I/O ..................................................... 16
FRONT PANEL LOCK ........................................................ 17
5. DX8-PC SOFTWARE ............................................................. 18
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ......................................... 18
UPGRADING THE SOFTWARE ........................................ 18
CONNECTING A PC .......................................................... 18
UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE ......................................... 18
OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 19
MENU BAR ....................................................................... 19
INDICATORS AND PRESETS ........................................... 21
BUTTONS ......................................................................... 23
CHANNEL STRIP .............................................................. 28
OUTPUT STRIP ................................................................. 29
6. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 30
BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................. 30
DX8 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 31
7. SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................... 33
APPENDIX A: Logic Input Functions ............................................ 34
APPENDIX B: Logic Output Functions ......................................... 34
APPENDIX C: Selection Remote Predefined Functions ............. 35
APPENDIX D: Level Remote Predefined Functions .................... 35
CAUTION — Internal lithium battery.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 2
2. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 3
KEY FEATURES ................................................................... 3
FRONT PANEL FEATURES ................................................. 4
REAR PANEL FEATURES ................................................... 5
SIGNAL-FLOW DIAGRAM ................................................. 6
3. INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 7
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS ................................................. 7
CONNECTIONS ................................................................ 12
AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS ....................................... 13
4. OPERATION ........................................................................... 14
QUICK START ................................................................... 14
USING INPUTS 1-8 ........................................................... 15
USING THE BUS A and B INPUTS .................................. 15
DIRECT OUTPUTS ............................................................ 16
OUTPUTS A and B ........................................................... 16
USING THE RECORD OUTPUT ....................................... 16
USING THE REMOTE BUS CONNECTION ..................... 16
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.