We also want to embed as much rack gear as is humanly possible in the desk, both horizontally and vertically. I choose to work from the middle out bc my design calls for a mastering rack in between the 2 d8b. Forums and discussion of recording, guitar, bass, keyboard. Discussion board for mackies d8b digital console users. With an idea and a visa card, argosy was born in 1994 in the garage of david atkins. Argosy 70 series furniture for mackie d8b digital 8 buss. D8bridge communicates directly with your d8b mixer using its console data port via a custom serial cable. A mackie 1604 or sr24 would be an excellent choice for a monitor mixer. Faders and buttons need to be cleaned as they are sticky from the dust. View and download mackie digital 8 bus owners manual online. 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. The mackie designs digital 8bus d8b was probably the most anticipated release in the digital mixer market since the yamaha 02r.
Argosy 70 series pro desk for control24 desk only 12 space rack for outboard gear, good condition. Each model design is product specific to achieve the best possible fit for your specific needs. Nov 29, 2017 the mackie designs digital 8bus d8b was probably the most anticipated release in the digital mixer market since the yamaha 02r. Mackie vlz4, featuring mackie s flagship onyx mic preamps, is the original nononsense mixer series. Mackie mix8 8 channel mixing desk 2 micline inputs 3band eq. Mackie d8b 72channel audio mixing console gearsource.
Put them through the console, the hdr2496 hard disk recorder, ppm wringer. The two rackmount power supplies are also included. 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. The little 50mm 2 cooling fan located over the cpu on the motherboard is a noisy beast and it gets noisier over time. Page 68 this option turns on the hui layer, giving the d8b control over daw software applications that support the mackie hui human user interface.
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. I like the mackie control and i really like the baby hui. Chad cromwell, legendary drummer whose music career has spanned for more than 30 years. Check out the whats the difference between the d8b ufx and mfx cards. You will be bidding on 1 mackie digital mixer model d8b, no power supply.
While it can be used for live mixing, the mackie d8b mixer can be useful as a studio mixer. I have used a mackie d8b digital mixing console in my commercial recording. The mackie creator bundle is the ultimate setup for content creators, podcasters, streaming, and beyond with usb mic, professional headphones, and monitors. Always super qualityconscious, mackie put every one of its first production units through a thorough real. This usually means your software download has a serial number. Hi everyone im considering buying a new desk and have found a mackie d8b at around. Nick joswick, head engineer of 5th street studios in austin, tx. Idf you have a da88 hooked up to it via the tdif card, then make sure the da88 is turned off. Not char already cited parametric or not, it distorts my sense bcp when it occurs in the upper spectrum. Argosy provides technical furniture solutions to help you transform your studio or control room into your dream studio. Argosy style console desk that fits mackie control.
We tried creating a midi map on the mackie but pro tools doesnt seem to see it. For reliability i can only speak from my own experience. Apparently i have one of the first models that had faulty components but still mackie didnt do anything about it for me. Had i been using a small analogue desk, it would have been a case of would that be bass, middle or treble, sir. For those of you who havent already heard, mackie has posted the long awaited version 3. This is an argosy console 70 series desk furniture. The board also comes with a mouse, keyboard, and lcd monitor. The 70 series consoles are shipped disassembled for easy installation. Argosy desk with mackie control home studio music, home. This item may be missing parts that are unknown to the surplus property office and the operating condition is unknown. I find my mixes through the desk sound wider and clearer and less compressy, than when i mix in the box. Oct 23, 2002 control surfaces are interdependent upon what recording software your using.
Argosy consoles and desks are the centerpiece and foundation of awardwinning studios around the world. 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. All retail software uses a serial number or key of some form. What application is the ideal use of the mackie d8b. Discussion board for mackie s d8b digital console users.
Argosy 70 series console spec sheet full compass systems. 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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Californias prop65 ipad is a registered trademark of apple inc. All i can do is wait for it to break down some other time since those faulty components are numerous in this desk. Mackie d8b manuals manuals and user guides for mackie d8b. Mackie d8b with matching argosy desk springfield, ma. 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.
A use v3 style eq preference has been added to the mix options window. The mackie d8b mixer, available on ebay, comes with a variety of options and features. Here i am selling some fantastic argosy console furniture, designed to fit like a glove. Home studio desk, music studio room, studio furniture, studio setup, studio ideas, music desk, work desk, recording studio, studios. Since i bought it, i have upgraded the software to the most current version, and it worked perfectly the last time i used it. Download is completely free for all the version 5 owners. In 1994, argosy introduced the first console enclosure designed to integrate the revolutionary mackie. Mackie 32 channel 8 bus mixer mixing console desk plus meter. This property is located at the surplus property office in west columbia, south carolina. Mackie d8b w omnirax d8b desk and probox chris lucien. Its also a cost effective way of having a controller for my daw. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Mackie d8b console, ver5 software, 6adat io cards, 1apogee card. Argosy custom fit housing for these boardsin photo sold separately.
I was able to to knock out my midi production desk and my mixing console. When a user touches a knob, a fader or a button, the software converts the commands into a more modern universal control. Mackie designs, service technical assistance, is available 8am 5pm pst, monday through friday for authorized mackie service centers, at 18002586883. My d8b broke down on me 3 times in three years,which is a lot. Feb 17, 2010 this is a nearmint mackie digital 8 bus. Its got nice cushions at the front and is very sensibly designed for both hiding and accessing cables. Page 2 pro series, analog 8bus at 8002586883 monday through friday, 7 am series consoles, cfx series effects mixers, dfx to 5 pm paci. Dl1608 is compatible with ios 11 or later, android os 6 or later, macos 10. Argosy offers a broad selection of flexible, innovative studio furniture designed to inspire the heart as well as the mind. In addition to mackied8bkit d8b digital mixer cables repair kit. I also find the variablefrequency lowcut filters really useful for getting rid of mic popping. 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. 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 comprehensive vlz4 line delivers the proven feature set, highheadroomlownoise design and builtlikeatank construction that created an industry 25 years ago.
Okay, i had a great fathers day weekend here in atlanta, working on my studio build out with my son. Professional compact mixer with onboard effects and active eq 80 hz, 2. We sat down to chat with a few clients about how they use their argosy. It was and probably still is the biggest news of 1998. Im hoping they make the baby hui cubase compatible i guess its more a matter of cubase being mackie compatible. Check out the i want to update my d8b to version 5. Mackie d8b 56 input 72 channel digital 8 bus mixer reverb. Hi, we acquired a mackie d8b software version 3 recently with the intention of using it with pro tools 8. 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.
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. Anyone know if i we should be able to have control of pts channels, mutes, pans, transport etc. As a musician and home studio owner, david dreamed of. We have 4 mackie d8b manuals available for free pdf download.
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. Bluaudio updates d8bridge mcu emulator for d8b to v1. I fell in love with sterling modulars artist series desk. Check out the following questions to learn more about this mixer. 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. I had always felt that the software and gui of the d8b was a.
This hack will convert your good old d8b into a full fledged daw controller. I remember when the digital 8bus was first announced back in september 1997 it created quite a buzz. Custom we also sell other computer, networking and home theater cables and accessories. When hui mode is turned on, a hui button appears next to the masters button onscreen, just above the. The new surround software interface also provides visual orientation and control over multichannel mixdown modes including quad, lcrs, 5. Argosy style console desk that fits mackie control universal. All 17 of the latest mackie d8b plugins software including d8b v5. The reverbs are pretty good too, so you get a lot of stuff to play with for your bucks with the d8b. Mackie products have been making music across a widerange of applications since our founding in woodinville, wa in 1988. View and download mackie d8b v3 service manual online. A serial number can also be referred to as an activation code or cd key. Audio recording with mackies d8b console tv technology. The desk will sit in my studio and not move once installed. I recently connected and turned on, the software loaded and all faders and buttons seem to work.