HUI TM Human User Interface for Digital Audio Workstations Reference Guide CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE -- NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE TALKBACK GAIN MIC 2 GAIN MIC 1 GAIN EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE. DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE 0 60 dB TRIM 0 60 dB TRIM 0 TRIM 60 dB CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC · WOODINVILLE · WA · 98072 · USA · MADE IN USA · FABRIQUE AU USA · PATENTS PENDING COPYRIGHT ©1997 · THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", HUI, AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE · MONITOR INPUTS L/MONO R MONITOR OUTPUTS L R +48V PHANTOM MIC INPUT +48V PHANTOM MIC INPUT +48V PHANTOM MIC INPUT MIDI IN 120V, 60Hz, .85A FUSE 1.25A, 250V SLOW KEYBOARD IN THRU SERIAL PORT RS232 RS422 1 FOOTSWITCH IN 2 1 1 POWER ON MIDI OUT IN 2 MOUSE THRU EXPANSION 2 INTERNAL INSERT IN OUT 1 RELAY OUT 2 INSERT IN OUT OFF 3 3 MIC EXTERNAL PHONES MACKIE DESIGNS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION REMOTE TALKBK TRIGGER OUT BAL / UNBAL OUT BAL / UNBAL 0 2 4 6 8 10 14 20 30 40 50 60 0 2 4 6 8 10 14 20 30 40 50 60 0 2 4 6 8 10 14 20 30 40 50 60 0 2 4 6 8 10 14 20 30 40 50 60 0 2 4 6 8 10 14 20 30 40 50 60 0 2 4 6 8 10 14 20 30 40 50 60 0 2 4 6 8 10 14 20 30 40 50 60 REC/RDY SEND A REC/RDY ALL INSERT SEND B BYPASS V-SEL SEND C MUTE REC/RDY REC/RDY REC/RDY REC/RDY REC/RDY REC/RDY REC/RDY ASSIGN SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT INSERT PARAM INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT COMPARE V-SEL V-SEL V-SEL V-SEL V-SEL V-SEL V-SEL BYPASS SCROLL PAN/SEND SEND D SHIFT PAN/SEND PAN/SEND PAN/SEND PAN/SEND PAN/SEND PAN/SEND PAN/SEND DSP EDIT/ASSIGN F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8/ESC SELECT- ASSIGN SEND E AUTO ENABLE AUTO MODE STATUS/GROUP EDIT PAN FADER MUTE READ TOUCH AUTO GROUP CAPTURE SEPARATE ASSIGN SUSPEND AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO PAN SEND LATCH WRITE MONITOR CREATE CUT COPY SOLO INPUT DEFAULT SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO PLUG IN SEND MUTE TRIM OFF PHASE SUSPEND PASTE DELETE MUTE OUTPUT ASSIGN MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE TIME CODE FEET BEATS RUDE SOLO LIGHT LOCATE/NUMERICS CLR = 8 5 2 0 / 9 6 3 * CONTROL ROOM BANK INPUT 1 1:1 DISCRETE MONO LEVEL 1 OUTPUT 1 7 SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT + E N T E R CHANNEL INPUT 2 LEVEL 2 MAX OUTPUT 2 4 1 LEVEL 3 OUTPUT 3/ PHONES WINDOW INPUT 3 O O TRANSPORT ALT MASTER VOLUME MUTE DIM . POST EDIT STATUS MIX MEM-LOC LEVEL MIC AUDITION PRE IN OUT KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS RTZ END ON LINE LOOP QUICK PUNCH UNDO SAVE TALKBACK REWIND FAST FWD STOP PLAY RECORD EDIT MODE EDIT TOOL SCRUB SHIFT/ADD OPTION/ALL MODE SHUTTLE CTRL/CLUTCH ALT/FINE SAFETY INFORMATION 11. Servicing -- Do not attempt to service HUI beyond those means described in this operating manual. All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie Tech Support Department. 12. To prevent electric shock, do not use HUI 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. 13. Grounding or Polarization -- Do not defeat the grounding or polarization of HUI. 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. H UI REFERENCE GUIDE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions -- Read all the safety and operation instructions before operating HUI. 2. Retain Instructions -- Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings -- Follow all warnings on HUI and in these operating instructions. 4. Follow Instructions -- Follow all operating and other instructions. 5. Water and Moisture -- Do not use HUI near water -- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, in the rain, near a swimming pool, or next to a sweat-gushing, 300-lb. drummer, etc. 6. Heat -- Locate HUI away from heat sources such as radiators, compost pits, or other devices that produce heat. 7. Power Sources -- Connect HUI only to a power supply of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on HUI. 8. 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 HUI. 9. Object and Liquid Entry -- Do not drop objects or spill liquids into HUI. 10. Damage Requiring Service -- HUI should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when: A. HUI power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has spilled into HUI; or C. HUI has been exposed to rain; or D. HUI does not appear to operate or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. HUI has been dropped, or its chassis damaged. FCC Information NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, 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. This product has been tested and complies with the following standards and directives as set forth by the 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 WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome! Of course we know what you want to do now. You want to bypass this reference guide completely and get right into the business of firing up your new HUITM. And who wouldn't? So, congratulations. You bought yourself a HUI! Mackie Designs' HUI -- Human User Interface -- will make life with your digital audio workstation (DAW) the sweet dream it was always meant to be. You've always imagined being able to use your digital audio workstation the way you use those old analog mixing consoles, but with the modern enhancements of digital technology. Now you can. But before we break on through to the other side of this page we'd like you to do a few things: 1. Write down the serial number of your HUI in the box prepared especially for you on this page. Keep in mind one of the corollaries to Murphy's Law: The very act of writing down the serial number means you'll never need to use it. See? We're doing you a favor. 2. Check out the "Read Me" file with your DAW software disks, or any additional inserts that come with HUI. They'll contain the latest information about using your HUI, including software updates, tips and tricks to help you use it more efficiently, and any other last-minute changes or addenda to this reference guide. 3. Save the box and all the foam innards. Though we expect you'll never have to send in your HUI for service (see #1 above), should the occasion arise you don't want to be caught with your pants down. Likewise, we don't want to have to sell you new pants (that is, a new box and innards) to get you through the ordeal. 4. If you can't force yourself to read this blessedly short reference guide before digging in, at least read through the Quick Start section on pages 8 and 9. This shows you how to connect HUI into your system, so you're ready to boldly go where your DAW has only hinted. Now there's just one more thing before we begin... H UI REFERENCE GUIDE What This Manual Will Do For You -- And What It Won't This reference guide is designed to help you understand the specific features and controls of Mackie's HUI. Since HUI is designed to control a wide variety of DAWs, including Digidesign® Pro Tools®, you will want to consult the proper manual from your particular DAW manufacturer to understand what each command and control can do. For example, Pro Tools users should look in Digidesign's MIDI Controller's Guide, or their Pro Tools owner's manual for specific information on how HUI works with Pro Tools. See the diagram on the next page -- it describes which manual to use and when. ® Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Purchased at: Date of purchase: Part No. 820-069-03 Rev. B 3/98 ©1998 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. INTRODUCTION 3 H UI REFERENCE GUIDE Here's a flowchart that shows when to use your DAW manufacturer's software manual, when to use their "combination" manual (Digidesign calls theirs the MIDI Controller's Guide), and when to use this HUI Reference Guide. Questions about using DAW software, DAW commands, software troubleshooting Questions about using DAW with HUI, HUI-specific commands Questions about HUI-specific usage and features, HUI troubleshooting DAW software manual DAW software manual + DAW's HUI "combo" manual Mackie HUI Reference Guide From DAW Company QUICK START ALERT! Can't wait to get started? If you're one of those people who just can't wait to plug in and turn on that new electronic thingie, at least turn to page 8 and read the Quick Start Section first! We trust you'll get to the rest of the manual in due time. ® 4 INTRODUCTION H CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................. 2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 3 Welcome! ................................................................... 3 What This Manual Will Do For You ..................... 3 Manual Flowchart .................................................... 4 CONTENTS ......................................................................... 5 INTENDED USE -- WHY HUI? ......................................... 6 HUI Does What Your DAW Does .......................... 7 HUI SELF-DEMO ................................................................. 7 An Installation Note ................................................ 7 QUICK START ..................................................................... 8 Quick Start Audio Test ........................................... 8 Quick Start DAW Controller Test ........................ 9 HUI FEATURES AND CONTROLS ................................. 10 Front Panel (Control Surface) ............................. 10 Channel Strip ................................................. 10 Left Control Strip .......................................... 10 DSP Edit/Assign Section .............................. 11 Switch Matrix Section .................................. 12 Control Room Section ................................. 12 Talkback Section ............................................ 13 Transport Section ......................................... 14 Rear Panel ................................................................. 15 Controller Input/Output Section ............. 15 Analog Audio Input/Output Section ........ 15 Talkback and Mic Preamp Section ............ 16 AUDIO INPUT AND OUTPUT ....................................... 17 Signal Flow Primer ................................................. 17 Stereo Monitor Mode ........................................... 17 1:1 Discre ...