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1. ji Date Of Purchase Configuration 14 Po 1 0 Cards 14 Synchronization 16 Hookups 18 Analog Hookup 8 18 TDIF Hookup 010 8 20 Optical Hookup 010 8 or OPT 8 22 AES EBU Hookup PDIe8 25 MDR24 96 Operation 27 Opening Projects 27 Time Display 28 Basic Transport Operations 28 Locate Points and Looping 29 Track Editing 30 Cut ea 30 COD uec 30 Paste Insert 30 Undo Redo 30 Creating Projects 31 Monitoring 32 Metering and Setting Record Levels 33 Recording 34 Footswitch Operation 35 Delete Last 36 Manual Part No 0000107 Rev A1 08 01 Saving Projects 36 econ a a RE Project Backup Restore 37 Purge Audio 38 Quick Start Guide 3
2. 2 When TDIF is used the D8B must have a Clock I O card installed To make the the clock master connect its Word Clock Out not DIOe8 sync out to the MDR24 96 Word Clock In To make the MDR24 96 the clock master connect its Word Clock Out to the D8B Word Clock In see Figure 1 MDR24 96 Settings 1 Set the Tape Input format for each DIOe8 card to TDIF and the Tape Output format to TDIF 2 If the MDR24 96 is the clock master set the Sample Clock to Internal if itis a clock slave set it to Word Clock and depress the 75 termination switch on the Sync card 3 Set the Sample Rate to 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz according to your preference Console Settings 1 Set the Tape Input and Tape Output format for each DIOe8 card to TDIF 2 If the D8B is the clock master set the Sample Clock to either 44 1 Internal or 48 k Internal if it is a clock slave set the Sample Clock to either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Set the Sample Rate to match the Sample Rate selected on the MDR24 96 Word Clock Out MDR24 96 ae Master Depress the Termination button if the MDR24 96 is set to Slave TDIF Hookup with 010 8 Apogee Ee 1 0 e ar Word SYNC oe Sa Clock Out TES 259 JRR y ES Word Clock In es 5 oie Word Clock Out MOR e e DEB as oy sr DIGITAL DIGITAL M
3. MDR 24 96 Introduction Save your Box Uncle Jeff s Bottom Ten Reasons to Save the Box 10 You think boxes grow on trees 9 It s actually a time capsule packed with a biological code that can t be decrypted until 2043 8 Itsfestive graphics will cheer up those other boxes forgotten in your attic 7 Impress your friends tape it up and pretend that you actually have two MDR24 06s 6 Ifyou throw it away bad people will know you have a studio in your house 5 Someday when paper costs more than steel it could net you a fortune The MDR24 96 itself only costs 47 95 The balance is what you paid for the box 3 Properly sealed it can be used as a flotation device in the unlikely event of a water landing 2 It s a great place to hide your old digital 8 track recorder 1 Ifyou collect ten MDR24 96 boxes Greg will come over for dinner this offer does not apply to dealers or distributors In the unlikely event that you should need to send the MDR24 96 back to Mackie for service please use the shipping box it came in This box has been specially designed to minimize damage to the MDR24 96 during shipping so that it won t end up more broken than when you sent it How To Use This Guide Welcome to the cutting edge of affordable multitrack recording and editing We know you re feeling eager but please take a few minutes and read this brief Quick Start Guide before you jump into your first MDR24 96 session The
4. gt About Tape No you re not reading the wrong manual Our goal was to build a hard disk recorder that is comfortable for someone familiar with tape recording but that doesn t require you to get a brain transplant from a computer geek to use When familiar terms such as Tape Inputs Tape Returns Transport and the like are applied to the MDR24 96 they mean exactly what you expect them to mean Where the well worn shoe fits we continue to wear it Quick Start Guide 5 Overview By combining traditional multitrack tape recording features with the power and flexibility of hard disk recording the Mackie Designs MDR24 96 takes multitrack recording to a level never before achieved by a product in its price range In addition to the standard battery of traditional tape based features the MDR24 96 e Combines the familiarity of a multitrack tape machine with the security of non destructive recording and non degrading recording media e Records simultaneously on all 24 tracks at 44 1 or 48 kHz and on 12 tracks at 88 2 or 96 kHz At 48 kHz the internal hard drive stores over 2200 track minutes of 24 bit audio 90 minutes of 24 full tracks That s more than six reels of 2 tape at 30 inches per second At 96 kHz the drive stores 1100 track minutes of 24 bit audio 45 minutes of 24 full tracks e Has eight Virtual Takes per track allowing you to record multiple passes without having to change routing and bussing assignments or
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6. When a PDIe8 card is first installed its default settings are for sample rate conversion Off and channel status bits set to indicate the Pro AES EBU format In most circumstances you won t need to change these settings However if the device s connected to the PDIe8 inputs cannot be made a clock master or slave such as a CD player with a digital out enabling sample rate conversion on each affected input will effectively re clock the incoming data Occasionally you ll run across a device that will not recognize the digital audio output from the PDIe8 card Changing the status bits on the affected output s from Pro to Consumer S PDIF may solve the problem Remember that with the AES EBU format channels come in pairs so rather than eight settings you have four one for each pair of channels To set the PDI 8 card options Press Digi I O to enterthe e Digital I O Card Setup O screen 2 Select Rate Convert The Sample Rate Convert screen shows you the Sample Rate Conversion settings for inputs 1 8 3 Press the Select button corresponding to the desired input channel s and toggle the selection On enables sample rate conversion Off disables it default 4 Press the Page Right gt button to scroll to channels 9 16 Repeat the procedure for channels 9 16 and 17 24 Press Page Left lt until you return to the Digital I O Card Setup screen 5 Select Stat Bits The Setup Status Bits screen shows you the c
7. Word Clock In SYNC SYNC d B E D E n LE D 7 Word Clock Out Figure 2 2 Cards APOGEE I O ADAT Optical Out Digital 8 Bus e ADAT Optical In fms 1 e DIGITAL I O MDR 24 96 OUT IN ADAT Optical Out SYNC ADAT Optical In 10 8 Cards Quick Start Guide E r Word Clock Out MDR24 96 as Master Depress the Termination button if the MDR24 96 is set to Slave MDR 24 96 ADAT Optical Hookup with OPTe8 Cards Apogee Clock I O Card e Word SYNC Clock Out Optical Out OUTPUT ADAT Optical In APOGEE Digitale8 Bus Word Clock In 225 8 8 Word MDR Clock Out Sync 2 2 2 D B as Master ADAT Optical Out OUTPUT a OUTPUT MDR 24 96 Word ADAT Optical In Clock In 5 55 8 8 8 Cards Word Clock Out Figure 3 AES EBU Hookup 01 8 Cables amp Hardware 3 PDIe8 cards for MDR24 96 3 PDIe8 cards for D8B 1 Clock I O card for D8B 3 DB25 to DB25 AES EBU snakes 1 75 2 BNC word clock cable Hookup 1 Connect the three AES EBU cables between the corresponding AES EBU connectors on MDR24 96 and D8B 2 When AES EBU is used the D8B must have a Clock I O card installed To make the D8B the clock master connect its Word Clock Out to the Note Det
8. Because this section just touches on the basics of MDR24 96 operation we isplay will turn it strongly recommend going through the Technical Reference manual to learn about backon advanced MDR24 96 features like Virtual Takes FTP file transfer synchronization and more Opening Projects The MDR24 96 organizes audio files and session information into folders called Projects When the MDR24 96 boots up it automatically opens the last Project you worked on We ve included two demonstration Projects Ode to Masters and Little Bit of Love to help you get familiar with the MDR24 96 right out of the box At this point you should see the name of the demo Project in the LCD display To open a Project 1 Press Project In the Project Files Menu select Open 2 Choose the drive you want to open the Project on by selecting either Internal or External from the Select Source Drive screen using the Dec Inc or lt lt gt gt buttons The selection defaults to the drive containing the currently open Project Press Next 3 Use the Dec Inc or the lt lt gt gt buttons to select the desired Project then select Open Note The front panel display blanks after several minutes of being idle Pressing any button below the display turns back on 25 Quick Start Guide Basic Transport Operations The MDR24 96 transport and recording controls are similar to those on most multitrack
9. Press it firmly into place and latch it by pressing the bail handle downward until it s fully seated 5 Insert the key into the lock and turn it a quarter turn clockwise The key locks the drive into place and powers the tray 6 The MDR24 96 will automatically detect the Mackie Media drive when you next power it up Note Mackie Media are hard drives and as we all know hard drives involve some pretty intricate technology So don t shake the little darlin and if a tray has just come in from a freezing car or airplane cargo hold do not install it until it has reached room temperature Note The Remotes duplicate nearly all of the front panel operating controls When we describe a front panel opera tion you ll probably find it available on the Remote also If you have a Remote try it both ways If you don t have a Re mote yet think of how convenient it would be 22 E gt Note If you are us ing an MDR24 96 with the Mackie Digital 8eBus con sole you may need to turn on the Digi tal 8eBus first The Clock I O on the D8B prefers not to see an active signal at its Word Clock input when it pow ers up Remote 24 Remote 48 Optional Installing either remote is as simple as plugging in a telephone Connect one end of the cable supplied with the Remote to the REMOTE jack on MDR24 96 rear panel and the other end to the TO HDR REMOTE JACK jack on the Remote 24 or to
10. input when slaved to incoming SMPTE time code and as an output when generating SMPTE Input SMPTE time code to synchronize other devices with the MDR24 96 Output C e Termination Switch This pushbutton switch selects the termination Termination impedance of the Word Clock Video Input jack When the switch is out Switch the impedance 15 3 3kQ bridging when in the impedance is 750 terminated Word Clock Video Input 9 e Word Clock Video Input This BNC jack receives either word clock e composite video or video blackburst as determined by the MDR24 96 puru Sample Clock setting Use this input when the MDR24 96 is operating as a word clock slave e Word Clock Output This BNC jack transmits word clock to other devices in the system when the MDR24 96 is configured as the clock master Whenever digital audio connections are made between devices the sample clock of every device must run at exactly the same rate This is usually accomplished by selecting one device as the master clock source and distributing its word clock signal to all the slave devices in the system The master is configured to run from its internal clock and the slaves from external word clock Some digital interfaces are self clocking such as the AES input on many DAT machines and do not require a separate work clock connection Others simply cannot be configured as slaves The master slave designation must be correctly made for eac
11. is on both armed and unarmed tracks monitor their inputs and the Auto Input setting has no effect To enable All Input Press the All Input button The LED above O button when All Input is on Auto Input Auto Input is used for recording Auto Input affects only tracks that are in Record Ready armed Tracks that are not armed only monitor the playback of previously recorded audio All Input overrides Auto Input To use Auto Input All Input must be turned off When Auto Input is On armed tracks monitor their inputs in Stop Fast Forward Rewind and Record In Play you hear only what s already recorded on the tracks This mode is used primarily for tracking and overdubbing where you want to hear what s been previously recorded on the track before the punch in and after the punch out During the punch you hear what is presently being recorded Auto Input On is the default mode when you power up the MDR24 96 When Auto Input is Off armed tracks always monitor their inputs This mode is used primarily for rehearsal and tracking where you want to always hear what you re playing rather than what s already recorded on that track To enable Auto Input Press the Auto Input button The E glowing LED above the button Q indicates that it s ON ET MDR 24 96 Metering and Setting Record Levels A professional analog recorder has meters that indicate 0 VU at a 4 dBu nominal signal level Generally you can r
12. know how to connect it Before you begin note how the three eight channel I O cards are arranged on the MDR24 96 rear panel 1 8 is on the left 9 16 is in the center and 17 24 is on the right Labeling each cable before you begin will make connecting the MDR24 96 to your console easier The specific hookups for each MDR24 96 I O card are shown below Analog Hookup 8 This example describes the hookup for the 24 8 analog console Cables amp Hardware 3 10 8 cards for MDR24 96 6 Analog snakes DB25 to eight 1 4 TRS phone plugs Hookup 1 Connect three snakes to the MDR24 96 Inputs bottom connector If you want to have the ability to route any console input to any recorder track then connect the 1 4 plugs on each of the three snakes to the like numbered Submaster Tape Output jacks on the 8eBus console This works as long as you don t record more than 8 channels at a time since the Submaster Outputs 9 16 and 17 24 are the same as outputs 1 8 Alternately you can connect the console s direct outputs to the recorder s inputs so that each console channel feeds the like numbered recorder track Or you can use a combination of direct and subgroup outs The hookup diagram below shows the MDR24 96 inputs connected to the Submaster Outputs MDR24 96 back panel TC 9j L s i S TAPE RETURNS 1 8 9 16 17 24 ANALOG A
13. make a hole for the Clipboard If the clipboard Area MDR 24 96 contains multiple tracks the first track in the clipboard is placed onto the first selected Track and the remaining Tracks in the clipboard follow in order Undo Redo CAM cone Undo and Redo allow you to step forward and backwards through your editing changes The History List number lets you keep track of your changes so that you can easily do A B comparisons of different edits The History List Number Creating Projects Now that you have a few basics down you re ready to start recording First you ll need to create a new Project Typically a Project is a song radio spot or sound effects stem for a 10 minute film reel but it could also be a live concert or an entire symphony To create a new Project Press Project then select New The MDR24 06 asks if you want to save the currently open Project Press No to discard the changes you may have made to the demo Project 2 Choose the drive you want to create the Project on by selecting either Internal or External from the Select Destination Drive screen using the Dec Inc or lt lt gt gt buttons The selection defaults to the drive containing the currently open Project Press Next 3 Select either 44 1 48K or 88 2 06K from the Sample Rate Mode screen using the Dec or gt gt buttons The Sample Rate mode determines whether your project w
14. sync Options menu 3 Select Sample Rate Using the Dec Inc or lt lt gt gt buttons set the Sample Rate to 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz 88 2 kHz or 96 kHz Select OK 4 Move to the third page of the Sync Options menu with the Page Right gt button 5 Select Bit Depth Set the Bit Depth to 16 Bit or 24 Bit using the Dec Inc or lt lt gt gt buttons Select OK Sync Settings for 88 2 96 kHz operation only 1 Move to the last page of the Sync Options menu with the Page Right gt button Select SR 2 In 2 Set the Word Clock Input divisor to On or Off using the Dec Inc or buttons Off selects 1x operation On selects 0 5x operation 3 Select OK then Select SR 2 Out and set the Word Clock Output divisor to On or Off 4 Select OK and press the Sync button to exit the menu Quick Start Guide 52 gt Note If you are us ing a D8B console with either DIO 8 PDIe8 or 8 cards installed then a Clock I O card must also be in stalled in the D8B to properly synchro nize its word clock with the MDR24 96 MDR 24 96 Hookups This section shows how the MDR24 96 is typically connected to both analog and digital consoles using the Mackie Analog and Digital 8eBus consoles as examples These examples assume that the rest of your studio equipment monitors sound sources outboard processing etc is already connected or that you
15. to the FOOT SWITCH 1 4 TS jack on the rear panel of the MDR24 96 the Remote 24 or Remote 48 If you have a Remote installed you can connect two foot switches one to the MDR24 96 and one to the Remote Each footswitch functions independently of the other Footswitch functionality is assigned in the front panel System menu See the MDR24 96 Technical Reference Manual for more details Power Up OK NOW you can turn it on Assuming you have already connected the MDR24 96 to your console power up the MDR24 96 first then the outboard equipment and console and finally the power amplifiers or powered monitors Audio equipment tends to generate unexpected clicks and pops when you power it up so by powering up your monitoring system last you ll save your speakers and your ears Before you read the next section take a quick self guided tour of the front panel display and controls to get a sense of where they are Quick Start Guide EY Note The front panel display s back light switches off after several min utes of inactivity It ll come back on auto matically when it s needed to display new information but you can revive it at any time by pressing either the Page Left or Page Right gt button below the display MDR 24 96 Configuration Before starting a Project you will need to configure the MDR24 96 I O card options and synchronization parameters These parameters determine where the sample clock is com
16. two media before deleting them from your working drive s There now you know better So don t wait until disaster strikes to get backup religion and don t complain to Mackie when your pet Rottweiler discovers that the only copy of your client s 20 000 project makes a superb chew toy and buries the drive in the garden All media must be formatted before it can be used with the MDR24 96 Formatting erases the media s contents and prepares the file system for use with the MDR24 96 You can format media with the MDR24 96 or use existing FAT16 or FAT32 formatted media Mackie Media M 90 drives come pre formatted and ready to use as do ORB disks for the Mackie Media PROJECT drive be sure to buy IBM formatted ORB disks Most off the shelf UDMA IDE drives do not come pre formatted Although you can use almost any IDE drive for backup not all UDMA IDE drives are fast enough to be used for recording and playback If you want to use your own UDMA IDE drive for recording and playback you must format it with the MDR24 96 then verify that it is fast enough to record and playback at the maximum data rate 24 track 24 bit 48 kHz If the drive passes the performance verification test it is permanently tagged as a real time drive If it fails then the drive can be used for backup only External drives that fail the record verification test will appear with an asterisk in the front panel menus and dialogs Quick Start Guide To form
17. use additional tracks e interfaces with any analog or digital console The MDR24 96 uses the same I O cards as the Mackie Digital 8eBus console the 10 8 24 bit analog A D and D A DIOe8 TDIF ADAT Optical PDIe8 AES EBU and low cost OPTe8 Optical e Provides three convenient methods of backup Mackie Media a removable hard drive also capable of 24 track recording and playback Mackie Media PROJECT a removable drive using inexpensive removable 2 2 GB ORB cartridges and data transfer to another computer through the MDR24 96 s 100 Base T Ethernet port via the built in FTP server e Offers two optional remote control devices the compact Remote 24 for smaller project studios and the full featured Remote 48 for controlling up to 48 tracks on two MDR24 96 recorders Record Ready Meter Display Status Display Time Display LCD Display MACKIE gt 2 DIGITAL AUDIO HARD DISK RECORDER AVE DRE 244 96 255 SAMPLE RATES PISIS 2 5 7 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 2 20 a 22 23 2 Media Tray Floppy Drive ocate amp Transport System Control Loo LCD Control P Auto Take amp Monitoring amp Time code Record Safe Chase 6 MDR 24 96 Setup amp Configuration This chapter explains how to set up and configure the MDR24 96 for use in your studio Two application examples show how to interface the MDR24 96 with a
18. wiring standards for DB25 in terface cables both analog and digital that otherwise look the same Make sure the cable you are using is the correct one See Appendix A for a list of compatible MDR24 96 1 0 card cables VERY IMPORTANT MDR 24 96 To replace the AIO 8 cards with different 1 cards 1 If the MDR24 96 is plugged into AC power unplug it 2 Unscrew the thumbscrews at the top and bottom of each I O card to be removed Grasp one thumbscrew with each hand and gently pull the card out 52 E gt WARNING DO NOT PLUG INTO ETHERNET m ANALOG I O ANALOG I O ANALOG I SMPTE REMOTE FOOT WITCH Ji TERM L 5 5 5 MACKIE NT TM 8 8 8 Vigi lt 2 z IN elle MDR 24 96 24TRACK 24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO She HARD DISK RECORDER SHE 5 5 5 SYNC ETHERNET CONCEIVED DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED MACKIE DESIGNS INC WOODINVILLE WA 98072 USA 5 MADE IN USA FABRIQUE AU USA PATENTS PENDING COPYRIGHT 2000 THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR e REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC MACKIE MACKIE DIGITAL SYSTEMS AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE WARNING REMOVE POWER CORD FROM UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING 4 OR REMOVING CARDS JARI j TO REDUCE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAI DO NOT REMOVE COVER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IC
19. ING TO QUALI DOREM AVIS pisave oe coc OUVRIR CAUTION Ec sue TYPERSE ANO RATNOG MT TENT d f TSE UN FUSIBLE DE HANE DE NENE TYPE DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE 3 Before you take I O cards from their bags touch a grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity from your body 4 Remove the new I O card from its anti static bag and put the I O card you just removed from the MDR24 96 into the bag 5 Hold the new card so the component side faces left and line up the top and bottom edges with the white card guides Push the card all the way into the slot until its faceplate is flush with the back panel 6 Hand tighten the thumbscrews at the top and bottom of the card Do not screwdriver If you want to hook up the MDR24 96 I O cables to your console right now see the console hookup diagrams in Hookups Be sure to come right back here when you re done Note Always hand tighten the thumbscrews at the top and bottom of all 1 0 cards be fore operating the MDR 24 96 gt Quick Start Guide 91 Sync Card amp Cables Word Clock and Digital Synchronization The Sync Card provides ports to synchronize the MDR24 96 s sample clock and time transport position to other equipment The functions of the jacks and switch from top to bottom are e SMPTE Input Output This 1 4 TRS jack serves as an
20. MIDR 24 96 QUICK START GUIDE x m a a o w ec x a 2 4 r Q 5 4 lt e 2 A amp apres xl E TE 24 24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO HARD DISK RECORDER 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 clair avec point de fl che l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l utilisateur de la pr sence l int rieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isol d ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d I ctrocution The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the prese
21. NALOG I O 1 0 G3 an f N gt 2 gt e a 2 RETURNS 9 16 N o ee O Pi 5 TAPE RETURNS 17 24 DE l 818188 87 999 RE e m 72 Kem S PT EJ 24 8 SUBMASTER TAPE OUTPUTS n N OUTS MDR24 96 AIO Cards 2 Connect three snakes to the MDR24 96 Outputs top connector Connect the plug end of the snakes to the like numbered Tape Return jacks on the 24 8 console MDR24 96 Settings 1 Set the Sample Clock to Internal 2 Set the Sample Rate and Bit Depth according to your preference Console Settings set the 24 8 console to the nominal 4 dBu operating level by setting the five Operating Level switches in the Sub Out and Tape Return sections to the out position This example describes the hookup for the D8B console equipped for analog 1 0 MDR 24 96 Digital 8eBus 10 8 Cards 10 8 Card ANALOG I O y o 5 ee ANALOG Y E 2n V didi zu naio z wY e Snakes d e 9 T e 5 5 5 5 5 5 91918 Note Some older So TR AIO 8 cards have the Input jack la i i beled as From o Tape and the Out put jack
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23. Operation Using a footswitch with the MDR24 96 gives you hands free access to two of the most used MDR24 96 functions The footswitch is extremely handy when you want to use your hands for other tasks like playing your instrument working the console or eating pizza Punch punches in just like pressing Play Record and punches out like pressing Play When playing hitting the footswitch punches in on all armed tracks When recording hitting the footswitch again punches out of Record but leaves the transport in Play Stop Play toggles the MDR24 96 between Stop and Play When the Transport is stopped it puts it into play when moving it stops the Transport To assign the footswitch function 1 Press the System button In the System menu select Footswitch MDR Then select Punch Stop Play from the MDR24 96 Footswitch mode menu 2 Select OK and press System again to exit Footswitch gt gt 2 gt o e eo o WARNING DO NOT PLUG INTO ETHERNET REMOTE FOOT SWITCH MDR 24 96 RACK 24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO HARD DISK RECORDER PUT 2 E o TAPE 1 8 TAPE 9 16 TAPE 17 24 ACC2 ETHERNET MIDI CONCEIVED DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC WOODINVILLE WA 98072 USA 5 MADE IN USA FABRIQUE AU USA PATENTS PENDING COPYRIGI IE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC MACKIE MACKIE DIGITAL SYSTEM
24. Remote 48 Storing a Locate point saves the Current Time Transport position to the Locate button Recalling a Locate causes the Transport to jump to the stored time To recall a Locate point Press Loc 1 or Loc 2 to jump to that point To store numbered Locate points Locate points can be stored either on the fly or when stopped 1 Press Store The Store light will blink to indicate that the MDR24 96 is ready to save a Locate point 2 Press Locl or Loc 2 when the Transport is at the 2 i 2 2 desired time the Store light will go out indicating that O O O the point has been stored oct store Locates 1 and 2 double as start and end points for looped playback When looping is enabled playback cycles between the Loop Start and Loop End points The order of the Loop points does not matter If Current Time is outside the Loop points when playback starts the transport jumps to the Loop Start point if it is between the Loop points playback starts from Current Time To enable Looping 1 Press Loop 1 2 to enable looping 2 Press Play to start loop playback Quick Start Guide Track Editing The MDR24 96 features non destructive Cut Copy and Paste editing Edit operations are performed on an Area defined by the range of time between the Start and End points on selected track s Edit operations are remembered in a 999 level History List so that every edit can be undone and redone
25. S AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE WARNING REMOVE POWER CORD FROM UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING 4 OR REMOVING CARDS C RIC SHOCK DO Quick Start Guide 35 MDR 24 96 Delete Last With the MDR24 06 you don t need to worry about filling up your hard disks with unwanted takes The Delete Last function permanently erases all the audio files recorded during the last record pass A recording pass consists of all punches made within one play stop cycle If you make edits after doing a record pass Delete Last will have no effect To delete the last recording pass Press the Delete Last button The LCD display will ask you to confirm that you want to delete the last record pass Press OK Alternate method 1 Press the Track s EUR ur engen gus Edit button and RE ae oe select Undo Redo Po TIU pin 2 From the Undo Redo menu select Undo Redo Prior y List Command Undo Current Command Saving Projects Every time you record new audio the audio data and Project information is automatically saved to disk However if you make other changes to the Project setting Locates editing etc without recording new audio you must save the Project for these changes to be remembered In other words if you quit without saving no audio is lost but your changes are So once you s
26. This product has been tested and complies with the WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture WARNING Before applying power to the MDR24 96 make sure that the Voltage Selector switch next to the AC inlet jack on the rear panel is set to the line voltage used in your region Powering on the MDR24 96 with the Voltage Selector switch set incorrectly will cause an electrical and fire hazard that may result in irreparable damage to the unit Contents Introduction 4 Appendix A Compatible Cables 39 Saye your BOXi enesccneecesseennenescecese eode 4 Analog and Digital Multitrack Cables 39 How To Use This Guide 4 Other Cables 40 BEEN Troubleshooting and service 4 Overview EE RR 43 Setup amp Configuration 7 C Required Equipment 7 Please write your serial number here for future Installation 7 reference 1 0 Cards amp Cables 8 Po Sync Card amp Cables Word Clock and Digital Synchronization 10 Mackie Media Optional D Remote 24 Remote 48 Optional 13 Footswitch Optional 13
27. To perform an edit 1 First press the Track Edit button then the button of the desired edit operation The Record Ready LEDs change to indicate which Tracks are selected 2 Press the Record Ready button s C C corresponding to the Track s you rec rec wish to edit 3 Press the Start and End buttons to define the range of time you wish to edit You can set the Start and End points in any Transport State SELECT SELECT Q 4 Press the desired edit button You C cannot execute edit operations while the Transport is moving SELECT Q 5 After the edit operation the Record Ready buttons and LEDs return to their previous state Cut Join Cut cuts a hole in the selected Area and copies the Area to the Clipboard Join performs a Cut and then slides everything that occurs after the End point forward in time to fill the gap left buy the Cut exactly like splicing two ends of tape together Copy Copy copies the selected Area to the Clipboard but leaves the Project unaffected Paste Insert Paste copies the contents of the Clipboard Area into the Project starting at the Start point and first selected track All audio in the Clipboard replaces any existing audio and any blank space in the Clipboard leaves existing audio unaffected Insert splits the affected Area at the Start point and slides the audio back in time to
28. aster m o e Use one only o 209 Word y Clock In Z Word Clock Out Note The Word Clock connections shown here are the same for Figure 2 3 and 4 Figure 1 D I O 10 8 Cards O TDIF Connection TDIF 9 Digital 8 Bus IDE TDIF Cables 6 DB25 J MDR 24 96 TDIF Connection OUT IN 10 8 Cards ADAT OPTICAL SYNC Quick Start Guide EI 52 E gt Note Determining which unit in Figures 2 amp 3 provides master clock depends on your application For information on ad vanced applications see the Technical Reference manual 22 MDR 24 96 Optical Hookup 010 8 or OPTe8 Cables amp Hardware 3 10 8 or 8 cards for MDR24 96 3 10 8 or 8 cards for D8B 1 Clock I O card for D8B 6 ADAT Optical cables 1 750 BNC word clock cable Hookup 1 Connect three ADAT Optical cables from the MDR24 96 Optical Outputs to the Optical Inputs on the corresponding D8B I O cards 2 Connect three Optical cables from the MDR24 96 Optical Inputs to the Optical Outputs on the corresponding D8B I O cards 3 When ADAT Optical is used the D8B must have a Clock I O card installed To make the D8B the clock master connect its Word Clock Out to the MDR24 96 Word Clock In To make the MDR24 96 the clock master connect its Word Clock Out to th
29. at and verify media performance from the MDR24 96 1 Press the Disk Util button 2 Now select Format The LCD screen will display a message asking you to verify the drive speed for recording and playback 3 Select OK When the format operation has completed another message will appear asking you to verify the drive speed for recording and playback 4 Ifa UDMA drive is installed select OK After the performance verification is completed select Continue If a Mackie Media PROJECT drive is installed select Cancel they are too slow to be used for recording and playback 5 Press Disk Util to exit Some UDMA drives cannot keep up with the demand for 24 tracks of audio data So before you rush to your local computer store and buy the cheapest UDMA drive you can find consider picking up some Mackie Media drives from your nearest Mackie dealer instead nudge nudge say no more aw gt Purge Audio Purge Audio permanently deletes any audio files that were recorded in the Project but are no longer used in the Playlist Whenever you Purge Audio the History List is cleared To Purge Audio from your hard drive 1 Press the Project button and then the Page Right gt to the second Project menu page 2 From the Project Menu select Purge Audio 3 Press OK to confirm the operation There You re all boned up on the MDR24 96 so put down this booklet and get to w
30. e D8B Word Clock In MDR24 96 Settings 1 If you have DIO 8 cards installed set the Tape Input and Tape Output format for each card to OPTe8 cards need no configuration 2 If the MDR24 96 is the clock master set the Sample Clock to Internal If the MDR24 96 is a clock slave set the Sample Clock to Word Clock and depress the 75Q termination button on the Sync card 3 Set the Sample Rate to 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz according to your preference Console Settings 1 If you have DIO 8 cards installed set the Tape Input and Tape Output format for each card to OPTe8 cards need no configuration 2 If the D amp B is the clock master set the Sample Clock to either 44 1 k Internal or 48 k Internal if it is a clock slave then set the Sample Clock to either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Set the Sample Rate to match the Sample Rate selected on the MDR24 96 ADAT Optical Hookup with 010 8 P do ee d 1 0 11 127 APOGEE a Word SYNC DIGITAL I O BI Clock Out E 28 x E d i fes sims POGECE ts ock In 909 pcs Word ied cup Y Z Glock Out Clock Out Syne as Card as Master Master ar Depress the Termination button if the MDR24 96 is set to Slave only OUT OUT ee GEE OPTICAL IN IN
31. ecord level on the MDR24 96 It also means that your console 25 E must be capable of putting out at least 22 ae dBu without distortion so the console doesn t __ 40 18 clip while the recorder is still within its working range Most professional consoles can output 22 dBu without breaking a sweat like the Mackie Analog and Digital 8eBus consoles But beware that semi pro consoles often operate at a nominal output level of 10dBV and will run out of steam before reaching a level that can take advantage of the recorder s full resolution eS os Recording All recording in the MDR24 96 is non destructive When you record over existing audio the old audio is not erased as it with magnetic tape rather new audio files are created in addition to the existing files Recording can only take place on tracks that are armed for recording To arm tracks for recording Press a track s Record Ready button 2 Press it again to disarm the track The Record Ready LED button blinks when a track is armed and ready to record and glows when the track is recording To record 1 Arm one or more tracks PLAY RECORD 2 Press Play and Record simultaneously 3 Press any Transport button other than Record to stop recording The Record LED glows when the MDR24 96 is recording and blinks when Record is engaged with no tracks armed master record standby mode Footswitch
32. ecord peaks 10 to 15 dB above that before distortion becomes objectionable This 10 15 dB range above the nominal level is called headroom The overload indicators on the MDR24 96 light when the signal level reaches 1 dBFS On digital recorder meters zero represents the full scale digital signal level 0 dBFS for short 0 dBFS is the hottest signal that a digital device can handle with no headroom to spare When a digital signal reaches 0 dBFS for more than a sample or two the resulting distortion is uglier than scraping your fingernails across a chalkboard e 24TRACK 24BIT DIGITAL AUDIO HARD DISK RECORDER SSRSRSGSrANA LP LEE LI n EPLP LIP LP PLP PLI 15 A Remember audio levels must NEVER reach 0 dBFS never ever ever Digital clipping is an extremely nasty sound that could only pass for music if you like what those crazy kids listen to over and over at all hours of the night in cluding weekdays E To get the get the best sound from the MDR24 96 1 Turn All Input on 2 2 Ask the talent to play or sing as loud as they will be performing during the session While watching the MDR24 96 meters adjust the console s tape outputs so that the signal peaks cause the red overload indicators to come on occasionally Then back off the tape output level slightly This insures the best fidelity and the widest dyna
33. ermining MDR24 96 Word Clock In To make the MDR24 96 the master connect its MEE Word Clock Out to the D8B Word Clock In which unit in Figure 4 provides master MDR24 96 Settings 1 If the MDR24 96 is the clock master set the Sample Clock to Internal if itis a clock slave set the Sample Clock to Word Clock and depress the j E 5 a gt your application For information on ad 75Q termination switch on the Sync card vanced applications see the Technical 2 Set the Sample Rate to 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz according to your preference Reference manual Console Settings 1 If the D8B is the clock master set the Sample Clock to either 44 1 k Internal or 48 k Internal if it is a clock slave set the Sample Clock to either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Set the sample rate to match the Sample Rate selected on the MDR24 96 OK so we fibbed a little You can use PDle8 cards the D8B without ClockI O card installed but doing so requires that you enable sample rate conversion on both the D8B and the MDR24 96 in lieu of word clock synchronization Sample rate conversion results in a 4 bit loss in sample resolution that may degrade the quality of the sound slightly So the moral of the story is that unless you just blew your wad on a new guitar and are eating peanut butter sandwiches until your next paycheck go buy a Clock 1 0 card gt Quick Start Guide 25 W
34. first part of this guide explains how to install and configure the various MDR24 96 I O cards and connect the MDR24 96 to an analog or digital console The second part describes how to start a session operate the basic transport and monitoring controls and explains the terms and conventions used to name store and retrieve projects on disk We have purposely excluded all the extra stuff from this guide to give you just the basic information you need to get going right away For step by step tutorials in depth feature descriptions and endless technical details see the MDR24 96 Technical Reference Manual on the companion CD ROM Updated manuals and the latest software releases can be obtained via Mackie s website at www mackie com Conventions The MDR24 96 Quick Start Guide uses the following conventions to help you find information quickly Text Conventions a File or folder names example C HDR Projects Ode To Masters Ode To Masters hdr b Software or hardware controls example Punch c Proper names of objects in GUI or front rear panel example Transport Icons This icon identifies in depth explanations of features and practical tips Though not required reading they do offer some choice tidbits of knowledge that will leave you wiser for the reading This icon identifies information that is critically important to the operation of the MDR24 96 So for your own sake please read these sections z
35. gle DB25 connector It requires a TASCAM PW 88D or equivalent TDIF compatible cable 2 ADAT Optical provides 8 channels of digital audio on fiber optic cable Two optical cables are required for each card one for inputs the other for outputs Both cables must connect to the same device creating a closed loop 3 The DIO 8 also provides TDIF word clock sync output for use with older TASCAM equipment 8 e The 8 is a low cost ADAT Optical only version of the DIO 8 card The previous ADAT information also applies to this card PDle 8 e Each PDI 8 carries four stereo pairs eight channels of digital input and output on a single DB25 connector This card supports the AES EBU IEC 958 Type 1 digital interfacing standard carrying two channels of digital audio on a single balanced cable The PDIe8 can also be configured for the consumer IEC 958 Type 2 or S PDIF data format if required DB25 cables that break out to XLR connectors and double ended DB25 to DB25 AES EBU cables for mating with your console are readily available PDle 8 The PDIe8 is the only Mackie I O card that currently supports 88 2 or 96 kHz operation At these Sample Rates the PDIe8 card runs in double wide dual wire mode In double wide mode the PDIe8 carries four mono channels of digital I O by transmitting two consecutive 88 2 96k samples of the same channel on a single conductor Note Different manufacturers use different
36. h device to avoid the clicks and pops associated with asynchronous clocks Whenever time code positional synchronization is used all the devices in a system both analog and digital must be synchronized to a common timing speed reference This is often achieved by distributing video from a master video sync generator sometimes called house sync to all the slave devices in the system when word clock cannot otherwise be used The MDR24 96 like many other digital devices can synchronize its sample clock to a video signal However video does not provide enough timing precision to properly synchronize devices whose digital audio paths are interconnected word clock must be used instead Generally it doesn t matter which device in a system serves as the word clock master except when synchronizing to time code or video For example if your MDR24 96 Inputs and Outputs are connected to the Tape Inputs and Outputs of a Mackie Digital 8eBus console using TDIF either the MDR24 96 or D amp B can be the word clock master However if you later synchronize the MDR24 96 to time code from a you must lock the and MDR24 96 to a master video sync source and lock the D8B which can t sync to video to word clock from the MDR24 96 In this case the MDR24 96 becomes both a video slave and a word clock master For more detailed information on setups involving video and time code synchronization see the Technical Reference manual Note For a
37. headshell OPT lengths 2 3 6 10 13 17 30 50 feet OPM lengths 3 5 10 15 20 30 50 feet PDIe8 AES EBU Interface Cables DBK Series DB25 to 4 male 4 female XLR s standard length 8 meters only Quick Start Guide MDR 24 96 Marshall Electronics PO Box 2027 Culver City CA 90231 Tel 800 800 6608 Fax 310 391 8926 http www mars cam com cable html 10 8 Analog Interface Cables DC DAXM Series DB25 to 8 male XLR s DC DAXF Series DB25 to 8 female XLR s DC DAS Series DB25 to 8 1 4 TRS connectors Standard lengths 3 5 10 15 20 25 feet DIO 8 TDIF Interface Cables DCD 88D Series DB25 to DB25 standard lengths 1 3 6 12 15 20 25 33 feet PDI 8 AES EBU Interface Cables DC SYX Series DB25 to 4 male 4 female XLR s DC DUB Series DB25 to DB25 standard lengths 3 5 10 15 20 25 feet Pro Co Sound Inc 135 E Kalamazoo Ave Kalamazoo MI 49007 Tel 800 253 7360 Fax 616 388 0681 http ww procosound com 10 8 Analog Interface Cables DA 88 XM Series DB25 to 8 male XLR s DA 88 XF Series DB25 to 8 female XLR s DA 88 BQ Series DB25 to 8 1 4 TRS connectors standard lengths 5 10 15 20 feet Other Cables In addition to the companies listed above the following companies supply individual 1100 AES EBU and or 75Q word clock and video cables Apogee Electronics Corporation 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South Santa Monica CA 90405 3210 Tel 310 915 1000 Fax 310 391 6262 http
38. ill be a 24 track Project at 44 1 or 48 kHz or a 12 track Project at 88 2 or 96 kHz Once a Project is created the sample Rate mode cannot be changed Press Next 4 The name Project 1 appears on the left side of the LCD screen A pointer v appears above the first character of the name to indicate that you can change that character Press the Dec Inc buttons to select the character you want in that position Select the gt gt button to move the pointer to the next character Quick Start Guide 5 When you ve completed the Project name select New to create the Project and exit Your new project is now open the Active Drive Project Name and Playlist Name are shown in the LCD display and in the GUI above the Current Time display In the MDR24 96 and HDR24 96 Playlists are that part of a Project that keeps track of all of your record ing and editing and controls what you hear when you hit Play The HDR24 96 supports multiple Playlists while the MDR24 96 supports only one If an HDR24 96 Project is played back on the MDR24 96 the MDR24 96 will play back the last Playlist saved in the HDR24 96 Project Monitoring The Monitor Mode buttons determine what you hear from the MDR24 96 Tape Outputs The MDR24 96 offers several familiar monitoring modes to facilitate rehearsal tracking and overdubbing All Input All Input is used for rehearsal and level setting When All Input
39. ing from how fast the sample clock runs and how many bits are recorded in every sample Some options like sample rate and bit depth will become standards that you won t need to change very often The remaining synchronization options for time code and video are covered in detail in the Technical Reference manual 1 0 Cards Only the DIOe8 and PDI 8 cards require special configuration If you are using 10 8 or OPT 8 cards only you can skip to the next section DIO 8 Card To set the DIO 8 input and output formats 1 Press Digi I O to enter z the Digital 1 0 Card Setup O screen 2 Select In The Setup Tape Inputs screen shows you the current input settings for each of the three I O cards 3 Press the Select button corresponding to each DIO 8 card and toggle the selection between ADAT and TDIF 4 Press the Page Left button to return to the previous screen 5 Now select Out The Setup Tape Outputs screen shows you the current output settings for each of the three I O cards 6 For each DIO 8 card present press the Select button to select the desired output format Or select the gt or AD gt TD option to convert between formats bypassing the MDR24 96 tape signal path entirely 7 When done press Digi I O to exit the menu PDle8 Card The PDIe8 card options include sample rate conversion for each stereo AES EBU input and status bit control pro consumer mode for each output
40. io noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de dass A de dass B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada FCC Information NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense following standards and directives as set forth by the C European Union EN 55022 Radiated and Conducted Emissions EN 61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity EN 61000 4 3 RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity EN 61000 4 4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity EN 60950 IEC 950 Electrical Safety Requirements
41. labeled as 2 0 p Tape Other TAPE IN OUTS E invours wise they operate eee Cables amp Hardware identically Sigh long story 3 AIO 8 cards for MDR24 96 3 AIO 8 cards for D8B 6 DB25 to DB25 analog snakes Hookup 1 Connect three snakes between the MDR24 96 Inputs bottom connector and the corresponding D8B Tape Outputs top connector 2 Connect three snakes between the MDR24 96 Outputs top connector and the corresponding D8B Tape Inputs bottom connector MDR24 96 Settings 1 Set the Sample Clock to Internal 2 Set the Sample Rate and Bit Depth according to your preference It is not necessary to set the D8B and MDR24 96 to the same Sample Rate since with analog connections the sample clocks on the two units are not synchronized Console Settings 1 Set the D8B Sample Clock to 44 1 k Internal or 48 k Internal according to your preference Quick Start Guide a amp gt Note Determining which unit in Figure 1 provides the master clock depends on your application For infor mation on advanced applications see the Applications Manual MDR 24 96 TDIF Hookup 010 8 Cables amp Hardware 3 DIOe8 cards for MDR24 96 3 DIO 8 cards for D8B 1 Clock I O card for D8B 3 TDIF cables 1 75 2 BNC word clock cable Hookup 1 Connect the three TDIF cables between the corresponding TDIF jacks on the MDR24 96 and D8B
42. mic range in the recorded signal and leaves you a little headroom to accommodate the talent s enthusiasm Keep the signal levels as high as possible without overload because recording at lower levels reduces resolution and dynamic range Nonetheless it is always better to be conservative and avoid the risk of overload than to try squeezing the last ounce of dynamic range from the signal 3 Alternately if you have a tone generator or a sound source with a constant volume you can hold down a key on a synth turn All Input on and send the tone to all 24 tracks of the console Adjust the output levels to read 0 VU on analog consoles or around 20 dBFS on digital consoles If the MDR24 96 meters read 15 to 20 you re in good shape This leaves enough headroom for most popular music but if you re recording acoustic music jazz classical or narration you may want to leave a little more When the talent starts to play you may have to make some final tweaks to get everything just right Quick Start Guide MDR 24 96 4 After adjusting the tape output levels for each console channel follow your console manufacturer s instructions for setting the console tape return levels With analog I O a 22 dBu signal at the E MDR24 96 inputs and outputs corresponds to equivalent 0 dBFS inside the MDR24 96 So if your E ee console has a nominal output level 0 VU of P 4 dBu there is 18 dB of headroom before 10 12 you hit the maximum r
43. nalog and digital recording consoles Required Equipment Of course there s more to a studio than a recorder and some musicians At a minimum you ll need the following to make the MDR24 96 feel at home e 3 Mackie 8 channel I O input output cards e Aconsole with a minimum of 24 tape sends busses or direct outputs and returns line inputs or monitor returns If your analog console has only 8 tape sends use Y cord splitters to send tape out 1 to MDR24 96 Inputs 1 9 and 17 tape out 2 to MDR24 96 Inputs 2 10 and 18 and so forth e Cables to connect the MDR24 96 to the console 3 or 6 multi channel snakes or fiber optic cables depending on your I O setup e All the stuff that typically connects to a console microphones instruments outboard equipment control room monitors and so on Installation This section describes how to install the I O cards and how to connect the MDR24 96 to your console Before you begin you should choose a location for your MDR24 96 considering the following e If you re not using the Remote 24 or Remote 48 position the front panel within convenient reach of your normal recording mixing position Be aware that although analog and AES EBU cables can be fairly long TDIF Optical and Remote 24 Remote 48 cables are limited to about 10 meters ADAT Optical cables can reach up to about 15 meters e The MDR24 96 requires a reliable AC power source with a good ground Do not use a ground lift adapter
44. nce of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l entretien service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil Important Safety Instructions Read instuctions Read understand and follow all safety and operating instructions before using the MDR24 96 Retain Instructions Keep these safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed Warnings Follow all warnings on the MDR24 96 and in these operating instructions Water and Moisture Do not use the MDR24 96 near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink garden hose incontinent poodle sweaty drummer etc or when condensation has formed on the unit Heat and Ventilation Locate the MDR24 96 away from heat sources such as radiators campfires compost pits heliarc welders magma flows etc Do not block MDR24 96 ventilation openings or install in spaces that prevent adequate air circulation to the unit Power Sources Connect the MDR24 96 only to a power source of the type described in these operating instructions or as marked on the MDR24 96 Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked upon tripped over or abraded by items placed upon or against
45. ock from their Optical ports if the ports are self clocking In this case no word clock connection is necessary If the ADAT Optical ports on the receiving devices are not self clocking connect Word Clock Out of the MDR24 96 to Word Clock In on the receiving device s With the MDR24 96 configured as a slave connect the word clock out of the master Optical device to Word Clock In on the MDR24 96 AES EBU PDIe8 With the MDR24 96 as a master set the receiving device s to derive their sample clock from the AES EBU ports if the ports are self clocking In this instance no word clock connection is necessary If the AES EBU ports on the receiving device s are not self clocking connect Word Clock Out of the MDR24 96 to Word Clock In of the receiving device s With the MDR24 96 as a slave connect the word clock out of the master AES EBU device to Word Clock In on the MDR24 96 Note Use 75 Q coaxial cables when con necting word clock or video to the Sync Card Word Clock Video input jack If the Termination MDR24 96 is at the end of a cable that s Word Clock to other Slaves BNC Tee connected to several devices push the adaptor Termination Switch in otherwise leave it input jack out and use a BNC Tee adapter to feed the signal on to the next device in the chain Word Clock From Master Note If you are using an MDR24 96 with the Mackie Digital 8eBus console you may need to
46. or plug the MDR24 96 into an ungrounded receptacle Remember this is a computer Using an uninterruptible power supply UPS to power the MDR24 96 is a good idea to avoid an unexpected shutdown and protect it from transient line voltages Warning Before applying power to the MDR24 96 make sure that the Voltage Selector switch next to the AC inlet jack on the rear panel is set to the line voltage used in your region Powering on the MDR24 96 with the Voltage Selector switch set incorrectly will cause an electrical and fire hazard that may result in irreparable damage to the unit z E Quick Start Guide 1 O Cards amp Cables While the MDR24 96 ships with 10 8 cards already installed three other flavors of I O cards are also available All I O cards can be mixed and matched in any combination D 9 o e 8 e Each AIO 8 provides 8 analog line level inputs and outputs on two 25 pin D subminiature DB25 connectors These connectors are pin for pin 7 DIO 8 compatible with the analog not TDIF DB25 connectors found on the DIGITAL VO TASCAM DTRS recorders DB25 cables that break out to XLR or 1 4 TRS connectors for mating with your console are readily available OUTPUT 010 8 e Each DIO 8 provides 8 digital inputs and outputs in two formats oam oo co m 1 TASCAM Digital Interface TDIF provides 8 input and output channels of digital audio on a sin
47. ord Clock Out MDR24 96 as Master Depress the Termination button if the MDR24 96 is set to Slave MDR 24 96 AES EBU Hookup with 01 8 PDIe8 1 0 Cards PDIe8 e PDIe8 PDIe8 Digital 8eBus AES EBU lo AES EBU Cables DB25 PDIe8 Apogee ded ar Qa Word 2 Clock Out E 558 5 lt Word Clock In Word MDR Clock Out Sync D amp B as Master Word Clock In Word Clock Out MDR 24 96 AES EBU 1 0 AES EBU I O id eo Ie I PDIe8 amp 1 0 Cards Figure 4 MDR24 96 Operation Now that you ve finished installing and configuring the MDR24 96 you re almost ready to start your first Project We still want you to read this entire guide but we already hear some of you shuffling and muttering Okay okay okay for the terminally impatient read this chapter then you can go out and play with your friends Note The front This section explains all you need to know to run a basic recording session panel display opening and creating Projects operating the Transport setting levels and blanks after several recording and overdubbing tracks After you re done recording you will learn how minutes of being back up your project to Mackie Media Me90 and Mackie Media PROJECT idle Pressing any drives button below the di i
48. ork or play Thanks for reading this guide If questions have gone unanswered check the MDR24 96 Technical Reference Manual or Mackie s website www mackie com Enjoy MDR 24 96 Appendix A Compatible Cables Analog and Digital Multitrack Cables The following companies supply analog and digital multitrack cables for use with the MDR24 96 I O cards Horizon Music Inc Box 1988 Cape Girardeau MO 63702 1988 Tel 800 255 9822 Fax 800 455 3460 http www horizonmusic com 10 8 Analog Interface Cables HDAS Series DB25 to specify connector Connector options 8 male XLR 8 female XLR or 8 1 4 TRS standard lengths 5 10 15 20 25 feet DIO 8 TDIF Interface Cables TDIF Series DB25 to DB25 standard lengths 5 10 15 feet PDIe8 AES EBU Interface Cables HD44 Series DB25 to specify connector Connector options 4 male 4 female XLR or DB25 Standard lengths 5 10 15 20 25 feet Hosa Technology Inc 6920 Hermosa Circle Buena Park CA 90620 Tel 714 736 9270 Fax 714 522 4540 http www hosatech com 10 8 Analog Interface Cables DTP Series DB25 to 8 1 4 TRS DTF Series DB25 to 8 female XLR s DTM Series DB25 to 8 male XLR s Standard lengths 3 4 5 7 meters 10 8 TDIF Interface Cables DBK Series DB25 to DB25 standard lengths 3 15 feet 8 DIO 8 Optical Interface Cables OPT Series standard ADAT Optical cables OPM Series Jacketed ADAT Optical cables w metal
49. rs use 48 kHz Even though the MDR24 96 supports four Sample Rates you can only choose between two at any given time The range of available rates is determined by the current Project s Sample Rate mode The Sample Rate mode determines whether a Project will be a 24 track 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Project or a 12 track 88 2 kHz or 96 kHz Project To change the Sample Rate to a setting that is not available first create or open a Project with the desired Sample Rate mode Bit Depth The Bit Depth setting determines how many bits are contained in each audio sample recorded to disk the bit resolution While 16 Bit audio takes up 1 3 less disk space than 24 Bit audio 24 Bit audio offers the potential for greater dynamic range the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that can be recorded and captures a more accurate image of the sound Word Clock Divisors 88 2 96 kHz operation only some devices that support double wide AES at 88 2 and 96 kHz can only transmit or receive word clock at 0 5x the Sample Rate The Word Clock divisors determine whether Word Clock In and Word Clock Out run at 1x or 0 5x the MDR24 96 sample Rate Both divisors can be set independently To configure the MDR24 96 synchronization settings 1 Press Sync to enter the Sync Options menu Select Sample Clock Select either Internal or Word Clock according to your setup using the Dec Inc or lt lt gt gt buttons 2 Select OK to return to the
50. tape recorders Play Play puts the MDR24 96 into play from any state as if you didn t know Play also punches out of record and cancels master record standby while leaving the Transport in play To put the Transport into play Press Play Po m er FWD Fast Wind Rewind and Fast Forward put the MDR24 96 into fast wind mode from any state They behave just like those on a large multitrack recorder when pressed from stop the tape rolls slowly at first then accelerates to 20X speed in a few seconds Pressing either button a second or third time increases the winding speed still further To put the Transport into fast wind Press Rewind or Fast Forward one two or three times Stop Stop brings the tape to an immediate halt Stop also punches out of record and cancels master record standby To stop the Transport Press Stop Time Display MDR 24 96 Front Panel HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES Current Time Display BEATS TICKS The Current Time display shows the exact position of the MDR24 96 s playback head Current Time is displayed in SMPTE time HH MM SS Frames To change the Current Time Usethe Transport Play Rewind Fast Forward or Loc buttons MDR 24 96 Locate Points and Looping Locate points provide fast access to frequently used locations in your Project The MDR24 96 has two numbered Locates two additional numbered Locates are availible when using the Remote 24 or
51. tart editing save often To save the current Project Press the Project button 2 From the Project menu select Save 3 Press the Project or Page Left button again to exit Project Backup Restore With Mackie Media drives you can back up your Projects on removable media that you can hand to the client or store in your tape library Backing up and restoring Projects is as simple as copying the Projects between the internal and the Mackie Media drives To copy Projects between the internal and Mackie Media drives Press the Backup button 2 Using the Dec Inc or the buttons select Set Source to set the drive the Project will be copied from and Set Dest to set the drive the Project will be copied to Since a Project can t be copied onto itself the Source and Destination drives must be different 3 Select OK to return to the Backup menu then select Backup Choose the desired Project using the Dec 4 Inc or the buttons 4 Press OK When the backup is completed either select another Project to back up or press the Backup button to exit It is extremely important that you make backup copies of your projects at the end of each session While digital recording technology is highly reliable and hard disk media is durable sometimes stuff just happens To reduce your risk of catastrophic data loss and the possible loss of and clients back up your projects on
52. the TO HDR jack on the Remote 48 It s OK to plug or unplug either Remote with the MDR24 96 powered on However if you plug the Remote 48 into the MDR24 96 while both are powered on you must power cycle the Remote 48 to reset the connection Back panel of the MACKIE REMOTE 24 REMOTE Jack FOOTSW Mackie Remote 24 XA Footewitch Note The MDR24 96 REMOTE and Eth Remote ernet jacks both accept CAT 5 Ethernet cables don t get them mixed up Footswitch Ethernet Jack SSS WARING DO NOT AG INTO Swit E 2 212 MDR 24 96 ITPUT CONCEIVED DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC WOODINVILLE WA 98072 USA MADE IN USA FABRIQUE AU USA PATENTS PENDING COPYRIGHT FOLLOWING ARE e REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC IGITAL THE RUNNING WARNING REMOVE POWER CORD FROM UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING 4 OR REMOVING CARDS WARNING oreu me EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR M RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK at DO NOT OPEN REPLACE WI NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS I CAUTION Snr sr co ane ors gt otooto S otooto gt ototo Footswitch Optional For hands free do it yourself punches and other frequently used functions like Play Stop Punch In Out and Take Select connect the cable of a momentary normally open footswitch
53. them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the MDR24 96 Object and Liquid Entry Do not drop objects or spill liquids into the MDR24 96 Clean only with a damp cloth do not clean with liquid or aerosol cleaners Attachments Use the MDR24 96 with only the accessories specified in this manual Damage Requiring Service The MDR24 96 should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen onto or liquid has spilled into the unit or C The unit has been exposed to rain or water or D The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The unit has been dropped or its chassis damaged a MDR 24 96 11 Servicing Do not attempt to service the MDR24 96 All servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department 12 Lightning Unplug the MDR 24 96 during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Grounding and Polarization To prevent electric shock do not use the MDR24 96 polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Do not defeat the MDR24 96 grounding by plugging into an ungrounded receptacle or ground lift adapter This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for rad
54. turn on the Digital 8eBus first The Clock 1 0 on the D8B prefers not to see an active signal at Quick Start Guide ET VERY IMPORTANT A gt MDR 24 96 Mackie Media Optional The MDR24 96 emulates the tape library tradition with Mackie Media Me90 and Mackie Media PROJECT drives Both drives come complete with a plug in tray for quick removal and a nifty storage case for shelving and transporting the drives Trays can be purchased separately if you want to use your own UDMA IDE drives The MDR24 96 can record or play directly off the Me90 so you can change sessions as quickly as changing tape on 24 track no backup time required PROJECT drives are for backup only and use removable 2 2GB ORB cartridges that fit in your pocket Each can hold a couple of 5 minute 24 track masters Mackie Media Tray Mackie Media Keceiver To install or remove a Mackie Media tray 1 Power the MDR24 96 off whenever inserting or removing media trays If you have an active project don t forget to save it first 2 To remove a drive first unlock it by inserting the key and turning it a quarter turn counterclockwise Two keys are packed with the recorder and one with each Me90 drive 3 Lift the bail handle to release the drive and pull it out of the drive bay 4 To install new Me90 or PROJECT drive slide the media tray into the front panel drive bay
55. udio for video applications the MDR24 96 can lock its word clock to a video signal In this configuration there must be only one word clock depen dent device The MDR24 96 locked to the video source The MDR24 96 then becomes the word clock master for the other digital devices in the system for example a digital mixing console Do not attempt to lock multiple digital de vices to the video signal or you ll get clicks A gt 24 96 gt VERY IMPORTANT its Word Clock input when it powers up The following are recommended setups for establishing proper sample clock synchronization with the devices connected to the MDR24 96 digital I O cards TDIF 010 8 With the MDR24 96 as a master connect Word Clock Out of the MDR24 96 to Word Clock In on the receiving device s If connecting to older TASCAM DTRS recorders use the Sync Out port on the first 10 8 card instead of Word Clock Out If there is more than one DTRS recorder in the chain connect Sync Out to the word clock input of the first DTRS recorder only the other recorders are synchronized through their interconnecting DTRS cables With the MDR24 96 operating as a slave to another TDIF device connect the word clock output from the master TDIF device to Word Clock In on the MDR24 96 Optical 010 8 8 With the MDR24 96 as a master set the receiving device s to derive sample cl
56. upport from Steve Eborall and Frank Weasel Boy Heller Cover art courtesy of Bryan Tiller Long winded explanations editing and last minute updates from Mike Rivers with proofreading and final blessing by Jeff Gilbert Proofreading and additional editing by Linn Compton Scott Garside was a pain the whole time Demo Music Credits Ode to Masters Written by Jay Roberts and Rick Reid Published By Nigel Nose Music Electric Guitar Jay Roberts Classical Guitar Rick Reid Bass Dan Dean Drums Brendan Scanlan Hammond B3 Joey DeFrancesco Trumpet Joey DeFrancesco Little Bit of Love Written by Claude Gaudette amp Alan Roy Scott BMI 877477 Published by KYUSHU BOY MUSIC BMI 231306319 Artist Shirley Meyers Production Company Leggett Music Inc Nashville Tn Produced by Keith Olsen Arranged by Claude Gaudette and Keith Olsen Keyboards Claude Gaudette Richard Baker Guitars Tim Pierce Engineered by Keith Olsen and Peter Love Recorded and Programmed at Goodnight LA Studios Los Angeles Mackie the Running Man figure MDR24 96 and Digital 8eBus are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged 2001 Mackie Designs Inc All Rights Reserved e Printed in the U S A MDR 24 96 Notes opinc 11235 Quick Start Guide EVE
57. urrent Status Bit settings for outputs 1 8 6 Press the Select button corresponding to the desired output channel s to toggle the selection between Pro default and Consu 7 Press the Page Right gt button to scroll to channels 9 16 Repeat the procedure for channels 9 16 and 17 24 Press Digi I O to exit Quick Start Guide ET 52 E gt The PDI 8 is the only Mackie I O card that currently supports 88 2 or 96 kHz opera tion Do not operate the MDR24 96 at these Sample Rates with AIO 8 DIO 8 or OPT 8 cards installed See Errata for more information o 2 gt You must still select the MDR24 96 s Sample Rate even if it s slaved to another device s clock If you don t set it correctly the MDR24 96 time display will run at the wrong rate even though audio will play at the right speed MDR 24 96 Synchronization Sample Clock The Sample Clock setting determines the source of the MDR24 96 sample clock If the MDR24 96 is a clock master or is not connected to any other digital device s set it to Internal If the MDR24 96 is a word clock slave set it to Word Clock The Video setting is discussed in the Technical Reference Manual Sample Rate The Sample Rate determines how fast the MDR24 96 sample clock runs Compact Disks use a 44 1 kHz sample rate while some DVD disks use 96 kHz The video production folks prefer 48 kHz because their digital video recorde
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