Mackie D8B v5.1 User Manual

• With this command selected (Bypass button lit in

the Automation section), automation data is
neither recorded or played back

• With this command deselected (no light), all

write-selected parameter adjustments are written
into automation data and referenced to time code.

• This mode sets all faders to unity position and

assigns all parameter controls (except mutes) to
globally add or subtract from existing settings and
recorded moves.

• Actual fader settings appear in the meter bar on

the right side of the faders (if “Show Meters in
Trim Mode” is not checked).

• This is perfect for raising or lowering a complete

set of moves.

• For example, if the vocal track automation is

perfectly crafted and structured, yet the entire
track needs to come up a couple dB in the mix,
fear not. Select Trim Levels, start time code, enter
WRITE mode, and, with one move, increase vocal
track fader 2 dB, throughout the duration of the pass.

 Trim Levels automation writes linked

parameters independently on linked channels.

• Mirrors AUTO TOUCH on the control surface.
• Readies all selected automation parameters to enter

write mode the instant the parameter is adjusted.

• As soon as a selected channel parameter is altered,

the channel strip enters write mode for the
adjusted parameter. However, adjustments of
parameters that haven’t be selected for automation
in the onboard AUTOMATION or Automation Menu
do not cause the channel to enter write mode.

• This readies the automation computer to record

all fader movements for any write-selected channel.

• This action readies the automation computer to record

all mute activity for any write-enabled channel.

• This readies the automation computer to record

all Pan movements for the write-selected channels.

• All surround pans are recorded as well as L/R

positioning. However, surround output, depth of
center, and LFE assignments are not written with
this selection (use “All” to write automation for
these parameters).

• Sets the automation computer to record all

parameter changes for the write selected
channels, other than the individually selectable
FADERS, MUTES, and PAN.

• This controls what happens to the parameter

levels upon punch-out of automation record.

• With Write Flyback selected, each parameter

recorded into automation returns to its previously
adjusted status at the end of a record pass. A
track that was off for an entire arrangement snaps
back to off, after the level is increased, when
punched out of record.

• When Write Flyback mode is not selected,

parameter adjustments in automation remain at
their last user-adjusted setting, even after the end
of the automation pass.

• This option does not function when Auto Touch is

selected.

• When Write Ready is selected, channels are

manually engaged to write automation data.

• Write Ready mode assigns the transport RECORD

button to punch the Write Ready channels into
and out of automation record.

• When the channel WRITE button is pressed, the

yellow light blinks, signifying that the channel is
ready to record automation. No automation will be
recorded until the RECORD Master is enabled in
the transport section.