Mackie HDR24 Quick Start Manual
24 track/24 bit, digital audio hard disk recorder and editor
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
HDR 24 HDR 24 HDR 24 HDR 24/96 HDR 24 QUICK START GUIDE 24 TRACK/24 BIT, DIGITAL AUDIO HARD DISK RECORDER AND EDITOR... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the 4. Water and Moisture — Do not use the HDR24/96 near water – for example, user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Autopunch ------------------------------------ 44 Footswitch Operation ---------------------- 45 Delete Last ------------------------------------ 46 Manual Part No. 820-225-00 Rev. B 11/00 Saving Projects --------------------------------46 © 2000 Mackie Designs Inc., All rights reserved Project Backup / Restore ------------------ 47 Printed in the U.S.A. Quick Start Guide... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. If you collect ten HDR24/96 boxes, Greg will come over for dinner (this offer does not apply to dealers or distributors). In the unlikely event that you should need to send the HDR24/96 back to Mackie for service, please use the shipping box it came in. This box has been specially designed to minimize damage to the HDR24/96 during shipping, so that it won’t... -
Page 5: Conventions
Conventions The HDR24/96 Quick Start Guide uses the following conventions to help you find information quickly: Text Conventions a) Keyboard Keys (example: SHIFT) b) Keyboard keys you hold at same time (example: CTRL+SHIFT+6) c) File or folder names (example: C:\HDR Projects\Ode To Masters\Ode To Masters.hdr) -
Page 6: Overview
• Can interface with any analog or digital console. The HDR24/96 uses the same I/O cards as the Mackie Digital 8•Bus console: the AIO•8 (24-bit analog A/D and D/A), DIO•8 (TDIF/ADAT Optical), PDI•8 (AES/EBU), and low-cost OPT•8 (ADAT Optical). -
Page 7: Setup & Configuration
Y-cord splitters to send tape out 1 to HDR24/96 Inputs 1, 9 and 17; tape out 2 to HDR24/96 Inputs 2, 10, and 18, and so forth. • Cables to connect the HDR24/96 to the console: 3 or 6 multi-channel snakes or fiber optic cables, depending on your I/O setup. -
Page 8: I/O Cards & Cables
Note: Different manufacturers use different wiring standards for DB25 in- terface cables (both analog and digital) that otherwise look the same. Make sure the cable you are using is the correct one. See Appendix A for a list of compatible HDR24/96 I/O card cables. HDR 24/96... - Page 9 To install the I/O cards: 1. If the HDR24/96 is plugged into AC power, unplug it. 2. Remove the I/O card slot cover plates by removing the rather tight top and bottom screws with a screwdriver. 3. Before you take I/O cards from their bags, touch a grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity from your body.
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Page 10: Synchronization
Connect the jack to a time code input if the HDR24/96 is the master, or to a time code source if the HDR24/96 is to be the time code slave. - Page 11 HDR24/96 digital I/O cards. TDIF (DIO•8) With the HDR24/96 as a master, connect Word Clock Out of the HDR24/96 to Word Clock In on the receiving device(s). If connecting to older TASCAM DTRS recorders, use the Sync Out port on the first DIO 8 card instead of •...
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Page 12: Mackie Media (Optional)
90 and • Mackie Media PROJECT drives. Both drives come complete with a plug-in tray for quick removal and a nifty storage case for shelving and transporting the drives. Trays can be purchased separately if you want to use your own UDMA IDE drives. -
Page 13: Monitor / Mouse / Keyboard (Optional)
Monitor / Mouse / Keyboard (Optional) Most of the HDR24/96 editing features require a monitor, mouse and keyboard. Here’s how to install them: 1. Connect a color SVGA monitor to the HDR24/96 Video connector. The monitor should support a 1024x768 screen resolution at a 60 Hz vertical scan rate, and for the best picture, should have at least a 17”... -
Page 14: Remote 24 / Remote 48 Pro (Optional)
‘FOOT SWITCH’ 1/4" TS jack on the rear panel of the HDR24/96, the Remote 24, or Remote 48 Pro. If you have a Remote installed you can connect two foot switches, one to the HDR24/96 and one to the Remote. -
Page 15: Configuration
Configuration Before starting a Project, you will need to configure the HDR24/96 I/O card options and synchronization parameters. These parameters determine where the sample clock is coming from, how fast the sample clock runs, and how many bits are recorded in every sample. Some options, like sample rate and bit depth, will become “standards”... - Page 16 Or, select the TDIF–>ADAT or ADAT–>TDIF option to convert between formats, bypassing the HDR24/96 tape signal path entirely. 4. Click the arrow in the top right corner of the dialog or hit ESC to exit. I/O Card 17-...
- Page 17 PDI•8 Card The PDI•8 card options include sample rate conversion for each stereo AES/EBU input, and status bit control (pro/consumer mode) for each output. When a PDI•8 card is first installed, its default settings are for sample rate conversion Off, and channel status bits set to indicate the Pro (AES/EBU) format.
- Page 18 1. Select Setup from the Windows menu (or use keyboard shortcut CTRL+1). 2. Click on the Digital I/O icon. For each PDI•8 card, click the Setup button. In the AES/EBU Setup dialog, check the Converted boxes corresponding to the desired input(s) to enable sample rate conversion;...
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Page 19: Synchronization
The Sample Clock setting determines the source of the HDR24/96 sample clock. If the HDR24/96 is a clock master or not connected to any other digital device(s), set it to Internal. If the HDR24/96 is a word clock slave, set it to Word Clock. A You must still select third option is Video and this is discussed in the Reference Manual. -
Page 20: Hookups
Before you begin, note how the three eight-channel I/O cards are arranged on the HDR24/96 rear panel: 1-8 is on the left, 9-16 is in the center, and 17-24 is on the right. Labeling cables before you begin will make connecting the HDR24/96 to your console easier. - Page 21 2. Set the Sample Rate and Bit Depth according to your preference. It is not necessary to set the D8B and HDR24/96 to the same Sample Rate, since with analog connections, the sample clocks on the two units are not...
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Page 22: Tdif Hookup (Dio•8)
1. Set the Tape Input format for each DIO•8 card to TDIF, and the Tape Output format to TDIF. 2. If the HDR24/96 is the clock master, set the Sample Clock to Internal; if it is a clock slave, set it to Word Clock and depress the 75 Ω... - Page 23 Card (D8B as as Master) Master) Use one only Depress the HDR 24/96 Termination button if the TDIF Connection HDR24/96 is set to Slave DIO•8 Cards Word Clock In Word Clock Out SYNC Figure 1 Note: The Word Clock connections...
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Page 24: Adat Optical Hookup (Dio•8 Or Opt•8)
ADAT. OPT•8 cards need no configuration. 2. If the HDR24/96 is the clock master, set the Sample Clock to Internal; If the HDR24/96 is a clock slave, set the Sample Clock to Word Clock and... - Page 25 Card (D8B as as Master) Master) Use one only Depress the HDR 24/96 Termination button if the HDR24/96 is set to Slave ADAT Optical Out Word Clock In ADAT Optical In Word Clock Out DIO•8 Cards Figure 2 Quick Start Guide...
- Page 26 (D8B as as Master) Master) ADAT Optical Out Use one only HDR 24/96 Depress the Termination button if the HDR24/96 is set to Slave ADAT Optical In Word Clock In OPT•8 Cards Word SYNC Clock Out Figure 3 HDR 24/96...
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Page 27: Aes/Ebu Hookup (Pdi•8)
HDR24/96 Settings depends on your 1. If the HDR24/96 is the clock master, set the Sample Clock to Internal; if application. For infor- it is a clock slave, set the Sample Clock to Word Clock and depress the mation on advanced 75Ω... - Page 28 Sync Clock Out (HDR24/96 Card (D8B as as Master) Master) HDR 24/96 Use one only Depress the Termination button if the HDR24/96 is set to Slave Word Clock In Word SYNC Clock Out PDI•8 I/O Cards Figure 4 HDR 24/96...
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Page 29: Hdr24/96 Operation
We’ve included two demonstration Projects, Ode to Masters and Little Love, to help you get familiar with the HDR24/96 right out of the box. At this point, you should see the name of the demo Project in the LCD display and above the Current Time display in the GUI. -
Page 30: Basic Transport Operations
The HDR24/96 transport and recording controls are similar to those on most multitrack tape recorders. Play Play puts the HDR24/96 into play from any state (as if you didn’t know). Play also punches out of record and cancels master record standby while leaving the Transport in play. -
Page 31: Time Displays
Marker Bar Time Bar The Current Time display shows the exact position of the HDR24/96’s “playback head.” In the GUI, Current Time is represented both by an eight digit numeric display in the top right corner and by a vertical yellow line called the Time Line. -
Page 32: Locate Points And Looping
To store numbered Locate points: Locate points can be stored either on the fly or when stopped. 1. Press Store. The Store light will blink to indicate that the HDR24/96 is ready to save a Locate point. 2. Press Loc1 or Loc 2 when the Transport is at the desired time;... - Page 33 Locates 1 and 2 double as start and end points for looped playback. When looping is enabled, playback cycles between the Loop Start and Loop End points. The order of the Loop points does not matter. If Current Time is outside the Loop points when playback starts, the transport jumps to the Loop Start point;...
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Page 34: Cues
Like Locates, Cues mark frequently used locations in your Project. However, Cues are available only from the GUI. The HDR24/96 provides up to 99 namable Cues that are visible in both the Cue List and the Marker Bar. Click on a Cue to select it for editing. - Page 35 Move a Cue Double-click on the Cue time and enter a new value into the Cue time ♦ display with the mouse or keyboard (see Time Displays on page 31). Drag the Cue marker in the Marker Bar. ♦ Delete a Cue Select a Cue and then click Delete.
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Page 36: Creating Projects
5. When you’ve completed the Project name, select New to create the Project and exit. The HDR24/96 will not allow you to type the following characters into the Project, Track, Take, and Playlist names: / \ : * ? “ < > | . They are reserved for use by the system. - Page 37 Current Time display. A Playlist is the part of a Project that keeps tracks of all your recording and editing, and controls what you hear when you hit Play. The HDR24/96 track display is the visual representation of the Playlist.
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Page 38: Naming Tracks
2. Hit TAB or SHIFT+TAB to move to the next/previous Track Name field. 3. Press ENTER or click outside the Track Name when done. Monitoring The Monitor Mode buttons determine what you hear from the HDR24/96 Tape Outputs. The HDR24/96 offers several familiar track monitoring modes to facilitate rehearsal, tracking, and overdubbing. - Page 39 Auto Input On is the default mode when you power up the HDR24/96, and is the handiest mode for most people most of the time. When Auto Input is Off, armed tracks always monitor their inputs. This mode is used primarily for rehearsal and tracking, where you want to always hear what you’re playing rather than what’s already recorded on that track.
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Page 40: Metering And Setting Record Levels
To get the get the best sound from the HDR24/96: 1. Turn All Input on. - Page 41 24 tracks of the console. Adjust the output levels to read 0 VU on analog consoles, or around –20 dBFS on digital consoles. If the HDR24/96 meters read -15 to -20, you’re in good shape. This leaves enough headroom for most popular music, but if you’re recording acoustic music, jazz, classical, or narration, you may want to leave a little more.
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Page 42: Recording
So, to save wear and tear on your fingers, the HDR24/96 offers the option of One Button Punch. One Button Punch affects only front panel and Remote operation, but not the GUI. - Page 43 To record with One Button Punch enabled: From Play, Press Record; there is no ♦ RECORD need to hold Play to start recording. Press any Transport button other than Record to stop recording. When Record is engaged, you can punch in and out of record on individual tracks using the Record Ready buttons.
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Page 44: Autopunch
2. Press Play and Record. The Record LED blinks and the HDR24/96 plays. When Current Time reaches the Punch In point, the HDR24/96 begins recording on all armed tracks and the Record LED glows. When Current Time reaches the Punch Out point, the HDR24/ 96 stops recording, the Record LED blinks, and the HDR24/96 continues playing. -
Page 45: Footswitch Operation
Footswitch Operation Using a footswitch with the HDR24/96 gives you hands-free access to several of the most-used HDR24/96 functions. The footswitch is extremely handy when you want to use your hands for other tasks, like playing your instrument, working the console, or eating pizza. -
Page 46: Delete Last
Delete Last With the HDR24/96 you don’t need to worry about filling up your hard disks with unwanted takes. The Delete Last function erases all the audio files recorded during the last record pass. A recording pass consists of all punches made within one play/stop cycle. -
Page 47: Project Backup / Restore
Project Backup / Restore With Mackie Media drives, you can back up your Projects on removable media that you can hand to the client or store in your tape library. Backing up and restoring Projects is as simple as copying the Projects between the internal and the Mackie Media drives. - Page 48 $20,000 project makes a superb chew toy and buries it in the garden. All media must be formatted before it can be used with the HDR24/96. Formatting erases the media’s contents and prepares the file system for use with the HDR24/ 96.
- Page 49 Mackie’s web site for a list of approved drives. There! You’re all boned up on the HDR24/96, so put down this booklet and get to work ... or play. Thanks for reading this guide. If questions have gone unanswered, check the Applications and Reference Manuals or Mackie’s website...
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Page 50: Appendix A: Compatible Cables
Appendix A: Compatible Cables Analog and Digital Multitrack Cables The following companies supply analog and digital multitrack cables for use with the HDR24/96 I/O cards: Horizon Music, Inc. P.O. Box 1988, Cape Girardeau MO 63702-1988 Tel: (800) 255-9822; Fax: (800) 455-3460 http://www.horizonmusic.com... -
Page 51: Other Cables
Marshall Electronics PO Box 2027, Culver City, CA 90231 Tel: (800) 800-6608; Fax: (310) 391-8926 http://www.mars-cam.com/cable.html AIO•8 Analog Interface Cables DC-DAXM Series DB25 to 8 male XLR’s DC-DAXF Series DB25 to 8 female XLR’s DC-DAS Series DB25 to 8 1/4” TRS connectors Standard lengths: 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 feet DIO•8 TDIF Interface Cables... - Page 52 HDR 24/96...
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Page 54: Troubleshooting And Service
Colophon Quick Start Guide text composed by Dana Bourke, based on a ballet by Jeff Gilbert. It was made possible by the teachings and donations of the HDR24/96 Design Team, most notably Brian McCully and Bob Tudor. Graphics and layout were performed by Tony “Waldog”... - Page 55 Notes __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________...