Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. This mixer has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 16. This mixer has been equipped with an all-pole, rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user. 17. 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 réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. 18. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart. According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here. Mackie TT24 Digital Live Console Owner's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................... 9 1.1 1.2 1.3 Evolution of the TT24 Console ...................................................... 9 Summary of Features .................................................................. 10 1.2.1 DSP Functionality............................................................. 10 Terminology and Conventions..................................................... 12 Chapter 2: Quickstart Tutorial ..................................................................... 13 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Connect Amplifier/Speakers........................................................ 13 Connect a Mic............................................................................... 13 Connect a CD/Tape Device .......................................................... 17 Aux Functions .............................................................................. 19 Effects ........................................................................................... 21 Chapter 3: Console Surface Controls .................................................... 23 3.1 Channel Strip ............................................................................... 23 3.1.1 LINE .................................................................................. 24 3.1.2 48 V Phantom Power......................................................... 24 3.1.3 GAIN .................................................................................. 25 3.1.4 OL and SIG........................................................................ 25 3.1.5 V-Pot .................................................................................. 25 3.1.6 MUTE ................................................................................ 26 3.1.7 Bank/Channel Description Area ...................................... 26 3.1.8 SELECT............................................................................. 26 3.1.9 SOLO ................................................................................. 27 3.1.10 Channel Fader................................................................... 27 Bank Select Area.......................................................................... 28 3.2.1 ANALOG............................................................................ 28 3.2.2 DIGITAL............................................................................ 28 3.2.3 RETURNS ......................................................................... 28 3.2.4 MASTER............................................................................ 29 3.2 iii Mackie TT24 Digital Live Console Owner's Manual 3.3 V-Pot Control Area....................................................................... 29 3.3.1 TRIM .................................................................................. 29 3.3.2 PAN.................................................................................... 30 3.3.3 HPF .................................................................................... 30 3.3.4 METERS ............................................................................ 31 3.3.5 AUX SENDS 1­12............................................................. 31 3.3.6 AUX PAN........................................................................... 31 3.3.7 AUX MODE ....................................................................... 32 QuickMix Area ............................................................................. 32 3.4.1 FAT .................................................................................... 34 3.4.2 EQ ...................................................................................... 34 3.4.3 DYN ................................................................................... 34 3.4.4 GRP/AUX ........................................................................... 34 3.4.5 AUX MSTR ........................................................................ 35 3.4.6 SNAP.................................................................................. 35 3.4.7 EFX .................................................................................... 35 3.4.8 MATRIX............................................................................. 35 3.4.9 Engineer's Utility .............................................................. 35 3.4.10 Main Meters and RUDE SOLO LED ............................... 37 3.4 3.5 UTILITY Area .............................................................................. 38 3.5.1 TALKBACK ....................................................................... 38 3.5.2 MONITOR ......................................................................... 38 3.5.3 PHONES............................................................................ 39 Snapshots ..................................................................................... 39 Group and Master Controls......................................................... 40 3.7.1 Changing the Group Bank................................................ 40 3.7.2 Group Assignment ............................................................ 41 3.7.3 Group Parameter Control ................................................. 41 Solo Area....................................................................................... 41 3.8.1 CLEAR SOLO.................................................................... 41 3.8.2 PFL..................................................................................... 41 3.6 3.7 3.8 iv Mackie TT24 Digital Live Console Owner's Manual Chapter 4: Rear Panel Connectors.......................................................... 43 4.1 Analog I/O..................................................................................... 43 4.1.1 MIC Inputs 1­24 ............................................................... 43 4.1.2 LINE Inputs 1­24 ............................................................. 44 4.1.3 INSERTS 1­24 .................................................................. 44 4.1.4 AUX SENDS 1­12............................................................. 45 4.1.5 LINE INPUTS 1­8 (RETURNS) ...................................... 45 4.1.6 MONITOR ......................................................................... 46 4.1.7 CD/TAPE A IN/OUT ......................................................... 46 4.1.8 CD/TAPE B Input ............................................................. 46 4.1.9 TALKBACK MIC Input .................................................... 47 4.1.10 MAINS OUT ...................................................................... 47 4.1.11 GROUP/MATRIX OUT ..................................................... 47 Digital I/O..................................................................................... 48 4.2.1 ADAT DIGITAL I/O .......................................................... 48 4.2.2 AES/EBU IN/OUT............................................................. 49 4.2.3 SPDIF IN/OUT .................................................................. 49 4.2.4 WORD CLOCK IN/OUT ................................................... 50 4.2.5 MIDI IN/OUT .................................................................... 50 4.2.6 USB .................................................................................... 50 IEC Power Receptacle.................................................................. 50 POWER Switch ............................................................................ 50 4.2 4.3 4.4 Chapter 5: DSP and Internal Effect Allocation.................................. 51 5.1 5.2 Analog, Digital, and Line Inputs................................................. 51 Master L/R and C/Mono............................................................... 52 5.2.1 L/R+Mono and LCR Modes............................................... 52 5.2.2 Six-Band EQ ...................................................................... 53 5.2.3 Compressor ........................................................................ 53 5.2.4 Fader Position in Signal Path .......................................... 53 Aux Send ...................................................................................... 53 5.3.1 Six-Band Parametric EQ .................................................. 54 5.3.2 Compressor ........................................................................ 54 5.3 v Mackie TT24 Digital Live Console Owner's Manual 5.4 Flex-Group DSP ........................................................................... 54 5.4.1 Flex-Group Modes ............................................................. 54 5.4.2 Group DSP Allocation ....................................................... 56 Matrix Output .............................................................................. 57 5.5.1 Delay .................................................................................. 57 Internal Effects Processors.......................................................... 57 Tabular Summary of DSP and Effects........................................ 58 5.5 5.6 5.7 Chapter 6: Touchscreen and TT Control............................................... 63 6.1 TT Control Conventions ................................... ...