This property is located at the surplus property office in west columbia, south carolina. Chad cromwell, legendary drummer whose music career has spanned for more than 30 years. The mackie studio bundle is a complete recording package with an interfacemonitor controller, 2 microphones, headphones, and studio monitors. If youre sure your gear is not working, youll need to learn about your warranty, and maybe visit a service center.
Mackie d8b 72channel audio mixing console gearsource. This new version includes support for third party plugins, a bunch of new surround sound features, enhanced networking, and a ton. I am having great problems with my mackie d8b console and wondered if anyone could help solve it as i have tried everything i can think of. Argosy offers a broad selection of flexible, innovative studio furniture designed to inspire the heart as well as the mind. So, here we are, 24 months later, my software is finally done and ready. Mackie d8b with matching argosy desk springfield, ma. The mackie d8b kit is a complete replacement cable kit for all the ribbon cables you will need. The mackie d8b mixer, available on ebay, comes with a variety of options and features. 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. The 1642 vlz4 is a traditional analogue desk with no daw interfacing, but delivers a clean signal path, solid mackie build quality and is ideal for recording small groups. It sounds good, it is convenient, compact and effects are nickels.
Simplifying your search query should return more download results. Most commonly theres a piece of digital gear turned on always turn the d8b on before anything else. It was and probably still is the biggest news of 1998. 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. Powerful digital mixing with professional processing. Offered for sale is a mackie d8b recording console. The argosy has racking on either side, giving you 8u per side. While it can be used for live mixing, the mackie d8b mixer can be useful as a studio mixer. Argosy consoles and desks are the centerpiece and foundation of awardwinning studios around the world. Behind the meter bridge is an enclosed utility area with easy access through detachable lids and a back access panel. Ive been looking into getting a daw controller preferably a control 24, but the opportunity to grab a d8b w argosy desk has presented itself. Mackie d8b 56 input 72 channel digital 8 bus mixer reverb. Argosy dual15 studio workstation desk with 803 racks black trim.
The little 50mm 2 cooling fan located over the cpu on the motherboard is a noisy beast and it gets noisier over time. We sat down to chat with a few clients about how they use their argosy. Before i used a mackie 2482 and ive always given me that but happiness. Faders and buttons need to be cleaned as they are sticky from the dust. 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. Hi everyone im considering buying a new desk and have found a mackie d8b at around. I think newer argosy d8b desk models only have a cutout where that wheel is supposed to go into the armrest but i guess this limits where exactly you can position the desk. Mar 21, 2018 here i am selling some fantastic argosy console furniture, designed to fit like a glove. I purchased the mixer new and it has been kept in a pristine, smoke free environment. The 90 series desks feature modular expandability that allows nearly limitless configurations of work spaces, racks, and monitor bays to. Argosy halo plus workstation studio desk sweetwater. With total wireless control over everything, including fullyloaded dsp and directtodisk multitrack recordingplayback, dl32r frees you to get in the mix like never before.
Ufx cards and run the desk a couple of days with only the mfxs. It did not really meld the tracks together like most other boards do. The value of this capability is that it ensures the persistence of your mackie os 5. I think for what you can get one for today they are pretty servicable consoles. The entire desk was functional the last time i used it. Quality of convertors on mackie d8b mixer recording forums. What application is the ideal use of the mackie d8b. Along with the photo was a footnote that said hows this for a slogan makes your mackie 8. Argosy style console desk that fits mackie control universal. You will be bidding on 1 mackie digital mixer model d8b, no power supply. The argosy dual 15 workstation in sonis vista studios, ibiza, spain.
Argosy offers a broad selection of flexible, innovative studio furniture designed to inspire the heart as well as the. Here i am selling some fantastic argosy console furniture, designed. Info about argosy 90 series desk for d8b d8b forum. I recently connected and turned on, the software loaded and all faders and buttons seem to work. The aura 520 creates the ultimate environment for screen based activity and puts everything at your fingertips in one sleek, functional, wraparound workstation. Page 2 pro series, analog 8bus at 8002586883 monday through friday, 7 am series consoles, cfx series effects mixers, dfx to 5 pm paci. Incidentally, the mackie product hookup guide web editions were put together from within the.
Argosy 70 series console spec sheet full compass systems. Argosy aura 260 personal workstation desk with full a260snbb. Nick joswick, head engineer of 5th street studios in austin, tx. Here i am selling some fantastic argosy console furniture, designed to fit like a glove. Mackie mixing desk for sale in uk view 34 bargains. It is designed to be as easy to use as an analog board, but has more features than some mixers costing 10 times as much. This is the mackie d8b which was suppoe to be an heart of my studio but due to economy condition i have to cut back on my larger equipment so i am selling it. Ultimate support nucr04 studio desk 4 space rack works. But i do not regret the d8b bought 3 months there in 2550 is excellent and is much easier to use than i imagined.
The ribbon cables for the mackie d8b may need to be replaced at some point. It emulates 3 mackie control units, 100% of the protocol has been implemented and works wonders. Mackie d8b digital mixer 8 buss 2456 digital channel mixer slightly used, still in original box. The desk will sit in my studio and not move once installed. Its called d8bridge and it converts any mackie d8b into a fully fledged daw controller. Check out the following questions to learn more about this mixer. Currently, it is fitted with two of the apogee digital cards and two of the opt. Removable back access panel provide access to cabling and equipment. Omnirax kmsom adjustable computer keyboard mouse shelf. The mackie d8b is a professional digital mixer used by many professional recording studios and artists as well as home recording studios.
I had a mackie and it was just ok for the time it was released. 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. Their custom housings for the mackie 8bus console in the early 90s established the. Argosy 70 series furniture for mackie d8b digital 8 buss. A sweetwater sales engineer can help you decide call 800 2224700 for assistance. Mackie d8b w omnirax d8b desk and probox chris lucien.
Mackie d8b 56 input 72 channel professional recording studio mixer. Argosy rack n roll h10 10 space rolling rack with black. Argosy 70 series pro desk for control24 desk only 12 space rack for outboard gear, good condition. Discussion board for mackie s d8b digital console users. Argosy provides you with a service, not just a product. It looks ok im just a bit affraid that its converters are not on par with the new ones on the market now and i dont want to compromise on sound quality.
Today, argosy offers a wide selection of studio furniture designed to inspire the heart as well as the mind. My set up at the moment is a very old pc running cubase sx linked up to my d8b via two sets of lightpipes givign me 16 channels playback through the d8b. Owners manual, service manual, getting started, hookup manual. This item may be missing parts that are unknown to the surplus property office and the operating condition is unknown. Argosy console furniture, designed to fit like a glove. But i do not regret the d8b bought 3 months ago 2550 is excellent and is much easier to use than i imagined. Always super qualityconscious, mackie put every one of its first production units through a thorough real. Vfd board, micline meter board, 05510800 linemaster meter board,05510900 jt 92998 this file contains all 124 pages of 11 x 17 to make it easier to print out board location 1999 mackie designs inc. The mackie dl1608 redefined live mixing by combining the proven power of a fullfeatured digital mixer with the unmatched ease and mobility of devices you already own. The mackie producer bundle is everything you need to get your home studio up and running with professionalquality sound with 2 microphones, headphones, and an audio interface. The mackie dl32r delivers 32channels of powerful digital mixing controlled wirelessly from the extremely intuitive multiplatform master fader app. For sale western massachusetts this is a nearmint mackie digital 8 bus. Mackie products have been making music across a widerange of applications since our founding in woodinville, wa in 1988. This used argosy 70 series desk for mackie analog 32.
Mackie d8b 56 input 72 channel digital 8 bus mixer with cpu and manual. Mackie d8b mixing console performing frolicking faders, sine wave and flying faders. Even though this desk was made for the d8b, one of the argosy armrests is a bit in the way of where the jogwheel on one of the d8b protrudes. Put them through the console, the hdr2496 hard disk recorder, ppm wringer. Argosy provides technical furniture solutions to help you transform your studio or control room into your dream studio. For those of you who havent already heard, mackie has posted the long awaited version 3.
The oakcolored 70 series desk for digidesign c24 controller from argosy features an eleven ru space rack which may be installed to either the left or right. The board has apogee word clock card, 3 adat optical cards and one mfx card. We have 4 mackie d8b manuals available for free pdf download. This hack will convert your good old d8b into a full fledged daw controller. With that, the days of generic desks and stands are past. The chassis is made from 19mm mdf for strength, durability and minimal acoustical influence. Seamless wired to wireless mixing allows control from anywhere in the venue giving you the ultimate control over your mix. Argosy console partners with adder technology for infocomm 2019. Mackie d8b professional mixer recording studio console.
Argosy 260sn overview the aura 260 personal workstation desk from argosy features a full desk surface with lower racks on the left and right side. Mackie data cable for the d8b mixing consoleafter owning a d8b for 12 wonderful years,i have decided to part it out in order to help all my fellow mackie users out thereas mackie does not make these parts anymore. Mackie d8b manuals manuals and user guides for mackie d8b. We also want to embed as much rack gear as is humanly possible in the desk, both horizontally and vertically. Argosy desk with mackie control home studio music, home. This is an argosy console 70 series desk furniture. Argosy halo speaker mount pair with 200 aperta platform.
The mackie d8b is the first digital mixer to effectively break the price performance barrier and deliver a greatsounding, extremely flexible mixer at a revolutionary price. It accommodates the aura 260 workstation and creates an environment for screenbased activity putting all controls at your fingertips. Trouble with my mackie d8b blue room technical forum. It almost just kind of stacked them together, and they were always right on the razors edge of the others around it never really gelled things together. I think the d8b gets crapped on a lot because its a mackie, its an old digital desk that doesnt qualify as vintage, it doesnt have the best conversion you could ever imagine and its just generally not very popular on forums, but theyre not bad desks for the price. Its got nice cushions at the front and is very sensibly designed for both hiding and accessing cables. Further options include selectable pre and after fade solo, two headphone outputs and a stereo inout tape loop on phono connectors. Check out the i want to update my d8b to version 5. Unfortunately the console is not operational atpresent hence the ridiculously low starting price but from what i can tell the problem is a common fault with these consoles that can be fixed relatively easily. 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.