Mackie Spike Manuale utente
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
MONITOR
L / R
USB
9V DC
750mA
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
IN
OUT
OUT
MIDI
Power Suppl
y
Mackie Control
(or other MIDI
device)
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
USB Connection
Laptop
Guitar
Microphone
Mackie HR624 or other
Active Studio Monitors
Headphones
(plug into
front panel)
SPDIF
IN
DAT, CD/DVD player
or CD-R recorder
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Getting
Started
2
Contents
Getting Started ----------------------------------------- 3
Installing the Software-------------------------------- 4
To install the software on a PC: ---------------------------- 4
To install the software on a Macintosh:------------------ 5
Installing and Connecting the Hardware ---------- 6
Typical Hookup Diagram------------------------------ 7
Making a Recording------------------------------------ 8
Computer System Requirements------------------- 17
Manual Part No. SW0080 Rev. C 07/2004
© 2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Mackie,” “Spike,” and the “Running Man” figure are trademarks or registered trademarks of LOUD
Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
Stop Right There!
It is very important that you
register your Spike, then you
will have access to the latest
drivers, software, firmware up-
dates, and any updates to this
guide. Please visit:
www.mackie.com/spikeauth
Getting
Started
3
Getting Started
We hope this guide will help you get started making recordings with Spike. It describes how to in-
stall the software, hook up your gear, and make a recording using the XD-2 USB interface and the
Tracktion software.
The information in this guide is also duplicated in the user's guide "Getting Started" chapter. We
recommend that you read over the user's guide whenever you have a spare moment in your busy day.
It contains all manner of useful information regarding safety, software licensing, dire warnings about
stuff, warranty, and repair details, etc.
Read the user's guide safety pages before connecting the XD-2 and hooking up your system.
Iconography This icon will lead you to some further explanations of features and practical tips.
This icon marks information that is very important, so make sure you have a read.
Getting
Started
4
Installing the Software
• The Spike CD contains an installer which will help you install the various software applications,
plug-ins and drivers.
• Visit www.mackie.com/spikeauth to register your Spike, and download any updates to the soft-
ware and firmware.
• Your computer must meet the minimum system requirements (shown on page 17).
• The XD-2 software application does not need authorization in order to run.
• Tracktion authorizes the first time it detects the XD-2 hardware attached to your computer.
Mackie Final Mix authorizes with the Tracktion PC version.
• Other software bundled with Spike will need authorization. You will need Internet access, but it
does not have to be from the same machine you install the software on.
• The software titles and offers included with Spike are subject to change without notice.
To install the software on a PC:
1. Turn off any (non-essential) applications.
2. Insert the Spike CD into your PC’s CD drive.
3. The CD should begin automatically, bringing up an installer (StartHere.html). If not, click Start in
the task bar, then click Run. Type: <drive>:StartHere.html (where <drive> is the letter assigned
to your CD drive).
4. Follow the instructions in the installer to load and authorize the various software applica-
tions and plug-ins. A basic installation would be to install the XD-2 application, its drivers, and
Tracktion. This will get you going fairly nicely.
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Started
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5. If you want, go ahead and install Warmer Phaser (and other plug-ins from Nomad Factory), and
Antares plug-ins.
6. You can accept the default directories, or specify different locations. We recommend that you use
the default settings.
Note: Be sure to install the plug-ins into the Tracktion plug-ins folder, so they are accessi-
ble to Tracktion. If you have already installed plug-ins, you can direct Tracktion to scan for
these folders as well. Tracktion will default to scan both the "C:/Program files/Tracktion/
plugins/" and "C:/Program files/Steinberg/VSTplugins/" folders.
To install the software on a Macintosh:
1. Turn off any (non-essential) applications.
2. Insert the Spike CD into your Macintosh’s CD drive.
3. Open the disk icon on your desktop.
4. StartHere.html contains the latest instructions for installing the software. Some software is drag
and drop, and some use installers. Follow all instructions for authorizing the software.
Note: For plug-ins, be sure to install them into the "/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST" folder,
so they are accessible to Tracktion. If you have already installed plug-ins, you can di-
rect Tracktion to scan for these folders as well. Tracktion will default to scan both the
"/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST" and "Users/<your login name>/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST"
folders.
Getting
Started
6
Installing and connecting the hardware
• To stand the XD-2 upright, pull the stabilizer bar downwards and
twist it out 90˚ from the body, as shown here. The spring is quite
strong, so be careful not to nip yourself as it snaps back into place.
• Turn down all XD-2 knobs to prevent any loud surprises.
• Connect microphones using the XLR input connectors on the back of the XD-2. Press the 48V but-
ton if your microphone needs phantom power (mostly used for condenser microphones).
• Connect guitars or other instruments using the 1/4" input connectors on the back of the XD-2.
Press the front panel INSTRUMENT button (guitar icon) if you are connecting your guitar or in-
strument directly to the XD-2 without using a preamplifier or direct box.
• Connect a pair of powered monitor speakers, or an amplifier connected to speakers, to the XD-2
rear panel Monitor jacks. You can also plug in headphones to the front panel Phones jack.
• Connect one end of the external power supply to the XD-2's 9 VDC
connector, and the other end to an AC power source. There is no
power switch; the XD-2 is on when the power supply is connected.
The universal power supply can be used with any local AC Mains
voltage between 90 VAC and 264 VAC.
• Connect the XD-2's USB connector to a USB port on your computer
with the USB cable provided.
• Launch the XD-2 software, and an XD-2 icon will appear in your PC
system tray, or Dock on a Mac. Click on the icon to open the pro-
gram, then you can configure the XD-2 system to your liking.
Getting
Started
7
MONITOR
L / R
USB
9V DC
750mA
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
IN
OUT
OUT
MIDI
Power Suppl
y
Mackie Control
(or other MIDI
device)
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
USB Connection
Laptop
Guitar
Microphone
Mackie HR624 or other
Active Studio Monitors
Headphones
(plug into
front panel)
SPDIF
IN
DAT, CD/DVD player
or CD-R recorder
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Typical Hookup Diagram
Getting
Started
8
Making a Recording
The following example of a recording session uses a guitar plugged directly into the XD-2 channel 1
input, and a microphone plugged into the channel 2 input, to record audio tracks in the Tracktion soft-
ware. We will also record some MIDI data that will trigger a softsynth within Tracktion.
Before starting, make sure you have correctly installed the XD-2 and Tracktion software.
1. Connect your equipment using the diagram on the previous page as a guide.
2. On the XD-2 front panel, set the GAIN, MONITOR and PHONES knobs to minimum, and the MIX
knob to DIR (direct). Press the 48V button if your microphone needs phantom power. Press the
INSTRUMENT button on Channel 1 if you are not using a guitar preamp or direct box.
3. On your computer, open the XD-2 software and click the “Overview” button.
You should see input and output meters, along with slide faders and a bunch of other cool stuff.
Make sure the USB and SPDIF buttons are not illuminated.
4. Play the guitar and gently turn up the front panel Ch.1 GAIN knob. You should see the XD-2 front
panel LEDs dance with happiness.
5. The Overview screen's input meters should dance as well. This means you have signals coming
into your computer. Make sure the OL LED does not light; turn down the GAIN knob if it does. If
the meters do not show any signals present, check your connections to the XD-2.
XD-2 Software Overview Screen
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Started
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6. On the XD-2 front panel (with the MIX knob set to DIR) turn the PHONES knob gently to hear
yourself through your headphones. Remember – to avoid feedback, keep your monitor volume
turned down while using a microphone, especially if your mic is close to the monitors.
7. To eliminate any low-end bass rumble, push in the front panel HP filter button (see user's guide,
page 25 for more details.
8. On the Overview screen, click the DSP button to bring up the DSP graphic interface.
Fool around with the channel EQ,
Compressor/Limiter, and Gate/Expander
as you see fit. For more details of the mys-
terious DSP workings, see page 46 of the
user's guide.
Note: The XD-2 has its own DSP
chip, so its processing power is in-
dependent of your CPU. This means
you can use as much XD-2 processing
as you like, or need, without causing your
computer to slow, so be creative and have
fun. Your audio recording will be affected by
any changes you make.
9. When you are happy with the sounds and
are ready to start recording, put down the
guitar and....
...continued on the next page...
(rather exciting isn't it?)
XD-2 Software DSP Screen
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Started
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10. Launch the Tracktion software and select the Mackie
XD-2 hardware under Settings menu/WAVE devices.
Also select Mackie XD-2 (for Mac), USB Audio Device
(for PC) under the Settings/MIDI devices menu.
For more details of the Tracktion software, press
"F12" on your keyboard, or click the HELP button in
the lower left of the Tracktion screen.
11. Click the NEW PROJECT
button in the
Projects Menu.
Tracktion Project screen
Help!
Tracktion Settings screen
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