Had i been using a small analogue desk, it would have been a case of would that be bass, middle or treble, sir. The 70 series consoles are shipped disassembled for easy installation. Argosy style console desk that fits mackie control. A mackie 1604 or sr24 would be an excellent choice for a monitor mixer. I have used a mackie d8b digital mixing console in my commercial recording. Argosy 70 series console spec sheet full compass systems. What application is the ideal use of the mackie d8b. If you think there is a problem, need to contact support, get the latest updates, or manage your licenses, youll want to register your mackie product first. When hui mode is turned on, a hui button appears next to the masters button onscreen, just above the. Dl1608 is compatible with ios 11 or later, android os 6 or later, macos 10.
This hack will convert your good old d8b into a full fledged daw controller. Chad cromwell, legendary drummer whose music career has spanned for more than 30 years. I find my mixes through the desk sound wider and clearer and less compressy, than when i mix in the box. Idf you have a da88 hooked up to it via the tdif card, then make sure the da88 is turned off. If you are not aware, the probox turns your d8b into a 24 channel control surface, motorized faders and all, i use with cubase and it works great. Argosy consoles and desks are the centerpiece and foundation of awardwinning studios around the world. Recording studio furniture, recording studio setup, audio studio, music software, music machine, desk plans, home studio, home office furniture, so little. This used argosy 70 series desk for mackie analog 32. It was and probably still is the biggest news of 1998. Mackie 32 channel 8 bus mixer mixing console desk plus meter.
Home studio desk, music studio room, studio furniture, studio setup, studio ideas, music desk, work desk, recording studio, studios. E2 ultimate sitstand desk original hautelink pattern finish music production desk with 2 x 8u rack bays, 2 x isoacoustics speaker mounts, 2 x utility shelves, monitor arm, pullout drawer, cpu mount, padded armrest, floor levelers, accessory drawer, and heightadjustable legs black. Its also a cost effective way of having a controller for my daw. Argosy desk with mackie control home studio music, home. Discussion board for mackies d8b digital console users. I was able to to knock out my midi production desk and my mixing console. Mackie d8b with matching argosy desk springfield, ma. We have 4 mackie d8b manuals available for free pdf download. Mackie designs, service technical assistance, is available 8am 5pm pst, monday through friday for authorized mackie service centers, at 18002586883. Here i am selling some fantastic argosy console furniture, designed to fit like a glove. Mackie products have been making music across a widerange of applications since our founding in woodinville, wa in 1988.
The mackie designs digital 8bus d8b was probably the most anticipated release in the digital mixer market since the yamaha 02r. Faders and buttons need to be cleaned as they are sticky from the dust. I also find the variablefrequency lowcut filters really useful for getting rid of mic popping. The two rackmount power supplies are also included. The mackie d8b mixer, available on ebay, comes with a variety of options and features. It is designed to be as easy to use as an analog board, but has more features than some mixers costing 10 times as much. Not only is mackie a giant in the affordable mixer industry, but the sheer hype that preceded the d8b s release had many people waiting with bated breath.
In 1994, argosy introduced the first console enclosure designed to integrate the revolutionary mackie. Forums and discussion of recording, guitar, bass, keyboard. The new surround software interface also provides visual orientation and control over multichannel mixdown modes including quad, lcrs, 5. The symptoms of this fault as described in the article below are consistent with those experienced by me when the desk suddenly developed a problem although there was not an intermittent audible thud sound emitted from the speakers all of the channel. The little 50mm 2 cooling fan located over the cpu on the motherboard is a noisy beast and it gets noisier over time. Im hoping they make the baby hui cubase compatible i guess its more a matter of cubase being mackie compatible. The mackie d8b is the first digital mixer to effectively break the price performance barrier and deliver a greatsounding, extremely flexible mixer at a revolutionary price. While it can be used for live mixing, the mackie d8b mixer can be useful as a studio mixer. Check out the following questions to learn more about this mixer. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Mackie d8b owners manual 198 pages mackie digital 8bus owners manual. Not char already cited parametric or not, it distorts my sense bcp when it occurs in the upper spectrum. A serial number can also be referred to as an activation code or cd key. This property is located at the surplus property office in west columbia, south carolina. Check out the whats the difference between the d8b ufx and mfx cards. I just bought a used argosy 90 series desk for my two d8bs that was advertised as for avid c24, so i lucked out with this i only thought id take a look since the previous owner had a d8b. Owners manual, service manual, getting started, hookup manual. Argosy console partners with adder technology for infocomm 2019 argosy console honored with namm milestone award for 25 years of service in the music products industry. All retail software uses a serial number or key of some form.
Check out the i want to update my d8b to version 5. Each model design is product specific to achieve the best possible fit for your specific needs. Bluaudio updates d8bridge mcu emulator for d8b to v1. When i say mold, i mean have it sink in like other mixers do into an argosy to remove some of the eyesore that is the glorious mcu. Always super qualityconscious, mackie put every one of its first production units through a thorough real. In fact, the cowling can warp and it can sound like an outboard motor when you first boot the d8b, gradually getting less noisy as the psu warms up and the warped cowling attempts to return to its previous shape. The d8b desk also looks really cool in my studio and even though it is over 17 years old, when clients come to my studio there is a wow factor when they see the desk in all its glory. We also want to embed as much rack gear as is humanly possible in the desk, both horizontally and vertically. Apparently i have one of the first models that had faulty components but still mackie didnt do anything about it for me. Nov 29, 2017 the mackie designs digital 8bus d8b was probably the most anticipated release in the digital mixer market since the yamaha 02r.
The reverbs are pretty good too, so you get a lot of stuff to play with for your bucks with the d8b. For reliability i can only speak from my own experience. Anyone know if i we should be able to have control of pts channels, mutes, pans, transport etc. Mackie vlz4, featuring mackie s flagship onyx mic preamps, is the original nononsense mixer series. The board also comes with a mouse, keyboard, and lcd monitor. Not only is mackie a giant in the affordable mixer industry, but the sheer hype that preceded the d8bs release had many people waiting with bated breath. Argosy 70 series furniture for mackie d8b digital 8 buss.
Mackie d8b 72channel audio mixing console gearsource. I like the mackie control and i really like the baby hui. Feb 17, 2010 this is a nearmint mackie digital 8 bus. D8bridge communicates directly with your d8b mixer using its console data port via a custom serial cable. My d8b broke down on me 3 times in three years,which is a lot. I recently connected and turned on, the software loaded and all faders and buttons seem to work. Custom we also sell other computer, networking and home theater cables and accessories. Argosy 70 series pro desk for control24 desk only 12 space rack for outboard gear, good condition. Put them through the console, the hdr2496 hard disk recorder, ppm wringer. The mackie creator bundle is the ultimate setup for content creators, podcasters, streaming, and beyond with usb mic, professional headphones, and monitors. Mackie d8b manuals manuals and user guides for mackie d8b.
Hi everyone im considering buying a new desk and have found a mackie d8b at around. Okay, i had a great fathers day weekend here in atlanta, working on my studio build out with my son. Discussion board for mackie s d8b digital console users. View and download mackie d8b v3 service manual online. Oct 23, 2002 control surfaces are interdependent upon what recording software your using. I remember when the digital 8bus was first announced back in september 1997 it created quite a buzz. Its got nice cushions at the front and is very sensibly designed for both hiding and accessing cables. We tried creating a midi map on the mackie but pro tools doesnt seem to see it. I choose to work from the middle out bc my design calls for a mastering rack in between the 2 d8b. Argosy offers a broad selection of flexible, innovative studio furniture designed to inspire the heart as well as the mind. The comprehensive vlz4 line delivers the proven feature set, highheadroomlownoise design and builtlikeatank construction that created an industry 25 years ago. This new version includes support for third party plugins, a bunch of new surround sound features, enhanced networking, and a ton of those cool little things customers have been requesting.
Download is completely free for all the version 5 owners. When a user touches a knob, a fader or a button, the software converts the commands into a more modern universal control. This usually means your software download has a serial number. Page 2 pro series, analog 8bus at 8002586883 monday through friday, 7 am series consoles, cfx series effects mixers, dfx to 5 pm paci. Argosy style console desk that fits mackie control universal. Since i bought it, i have upgraded the software to the most current version, and it worked perfectly the last time i used it. Mackie d8b 56 input 72 channel digital 8 bus mixer reverb. Mackie d8b console, ver5 software, 6adat io cards, 1apogee card. A use v3 style eq preference has been added to the mix options window.
I fell in love with sterling modulars artist series desk. Californias prop65 ipad is a registered trademark of apple inc. Mackie mix8 8 channel mixing desk 2 micline inputs 3band eq. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. This is an argosy console 70 series desk furniture.
We sat down to chat with a few clients about how they use their argosy. Nick joswick, head engineer of 5th street studios in austin, tx. With an idea and a visa card, argosy was born in 1994 in the garage of david atkins. All 17 of the latest mackie d8b plugins software including d8b v5. Hi, we acquired a mackie d8b software version 3 recently with the intention of using it with pro tools 8. You will be bidding on 1 mackie digital mixer model d8b, no power supply. In addition to mackied8bkit d8b digital mixer cables repair kit. Professional compact mixer with onboard effects and active eq 80 hz, 2. For those of you who havent already heard, mackie has posted the long awaited version 3. I had always felt that the software and gui of the d8b was a. View and download mackie digital 8 bus owners manual online.
This item may be missing parts that are unknown to the surplus property office and the operating condition is unknown. Argosy custom fit housing for these boardsin photo sold separately. All i can do is wait for it to break down some other time since those faulty components are numerous in this desk. As a musician and home studio owner, david dreamed of. Argosy provides technical furniture solutions to help you transform your studio or control room into your dream studio. Audio recording with mackies d8b console tv technology. Mackie d8b w omnirax d8b desk and probox chris lucien.
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