Mackie Spike User manual

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1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keeptheseinstructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6. Cleanonlywithdry cloth.
7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththe
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregis-
ters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduce
heat.
9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-type
plug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthanthe
other.Agroundingtypeplughastwobladesandathirdgrounding
prong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyour
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularly
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexit
fromtheapparatus.
11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
12.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedfor
longperiodsoftime.
Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral
est utilisé pour alerter l’utilisateur de la présence à l’intérieur du coffret de
“voltage dangereux” non isolé d’ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque
d’éléctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est employé pour
alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d’instructions importantes pour le fonc-
tionnement et l’entretien (service) dans le livret d’instruction accompagnant
l’appareil.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN
ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L’USAGER. CONFIER
L’ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CETARTICLE
A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
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13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
requiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway, such
aspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilled
orobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeen
exposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,or has
beendropped.
WARNING—Toreducetheriskoffireor
electricshock,donotexposethisapplianceto
rainor moisture.
FCC Information
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equip-
ment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
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Iconography
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About this Guide
This guide describes the XD-2 USB interface, the XD-2 software, and includes a short overview of the
Tracktion software and the offside rule.
For details of the bundled software, please refer to the help documentation included within the soft-
ware itself, or included on the Spike software installer CD-ROM.
“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.
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Contents
Safety Instructions-----------------------------------2
Mackie Software License -------------------------- 4
Introduction----------------------------------------- 10
XD-2 USB Interface------------------------------ 10
Bundled Software -------------------------------- 11
Special Offers -------------------------------------11
Getting Started --------------------------------------12
Installing PC Software---------------------------12
Installing Mac Software-------------------------13
Installing and Connecting the Hardware --- 14
Typical Hookup Diagram------------------------15
Making a Recording ----------------------------- 16
XD-2 Features --------------------------------------- 25
XD-2 Front Panel--------------------------------- 25
XD-2 Rear Panel----------------------------------28
Connectors -------------------------------------------31
XD-2 Software -------------------------------------- 33
Drivers and Platform Support ---------------- 33
The XD-2 Software screens -------------------- 35
Basic Controls -------------------------------- 36
Overview Screen----------------------------- 38
Setup Screen---------------------------------- 43
DSP Screen ------------------------------------46
Parametric Equalizer Module---------51
Compressor Module ------------------- 53
Gate/Expander Module -------------- 56
Using Spike ------------------------------------------ 59
Appendix A: Technical Information ------------64
System Requirements---------------------------64
XD-2 Specifications------------------------------ 65
XD-2 Block Diagram -----------------------------68
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide------------69
Appendix C: Service Information --------------- 73
Service --------------------------------------------- 73
Repair --------------------------------------------- 73
Limited Warranty-------------------------------- 75
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

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Mackie Spike Powered Recording System.
This is a complete, compact solution for computer-based music production
on either a Macintosh or a PC.
Spike consists of the XD-2 USB Interface and all the software you need to
record and create wonderful music using your computer.
XD-2 USB Interface
The XD-2 USB interface provides two analog audio inputs which can accept
microphone level, line level, or direct instrument input signals. Mackie's
high-headroom preamps convert the analog audio signals into digital sig-
nals. In addition, there is a coaxial S/PDIF (RCA-type) digital input and
output.
When a microphone is plugged into an XLR input, that channel automati-
cally adjusts to become a mic input. When a 1/4" TRS or TS connector is plugged in, that channel
adjusts to become a line-level input (or an instrument-level input if the INSTRUMENT (guitar icon)
button is pressed in).
An onboard SHARC processor provides full EQ and dynamics processing, including a 4-band Para-
metric Equalizer, a Compressor/Limiter, and a Gate/Expander, without draining the host computer of
processing power. The processed signals are transferred to the host computer via the USB connec-
tion. Master mixes can also be transferred from your host computer into the XD-2 for processing, and
then output to an external device, or sent back into the computer as a stereo mixdown pass.
A front panel MIX knob is provided to adjust between low-latency direct monitoring (from the analog
or digital inputs) and playback monitoring (from the USB input). Monitoring is provided by the head-
phone jack on the front, and by balanced outputs on the back, each with their own
level controls.
XD-2 USB Interface
MIN MAX
PHONES
MIN MAX
MONITOR
MIN MAX
GAIN 2
MIN MAX
GAIN 1
DIR USB
MIX
OL
-30 0
48V
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Bundled Spikeware
Spike comes with some incredibly powerful software to get you started with your own desktop multi-
track audio recording music production studio.
The XD-2 software application provides all the control you need
for the XD-2 USB interface. Any adjustments you make to the EQ,
Compressor/Limiter, and Gate/Expander, will be recorded as part of
the audio signal. Each dynamics setting can be saved, recalled, cop-
ied, and pasted as needed. In addition, all the parameter settings can
be saved as a single preset file for later recall.
Tracktion is an easy-to-use multitrack audio recording and
MIDI sequencing software application, capable of unlimited
track count, VST support, automation, and much more.
Warmer Phaser is a VST plug-in by Nomad Factory specifically designed for Spike to
give a warmer tube sound to the digital recording process.
Mackie Final Mix VST (PC only, for Tracktion) is a powerful stereo mastering
suite with two 5-band parametric EQs on either side of a multi-band compressor.
Special Offers
As you purchased Spike, you are entitled to discounts for a number of plug-ins including Nomad
Factory Blue Tubes and Liquid Bundle, and Antares plug-ins.
Note: The software titles and offers included with Spike are subject to change without
notice.
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Getting Started
Use this section to get your Spike recording system set up quickly.
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 64).
• 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.
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
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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.
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"
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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-
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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

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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.
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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 reduce any low-end bass rumble, push in the front panel HP filter button (see page 25 for more
details.
8. On the XD-2 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 mysteri-
ous DSP workings, see page 46.
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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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!
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12. Navigate to a good location, enter a wonderful name for the
new project in the pop-up dialog box, then click Save. All of
this project's tracks, clips and edits will be saved here by
Tracktion.
Note: Do not create project folders inside the
Tracktion main folder, or any software main folder.
Otherwise, if you un-install/re-install software, your
project folders will disappear (mine sure did).
13. “New edit #1” appears at the top of the Item List. Do not be alarmed. An Edit is Tracktion's way of
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Tracktion Edit Screen
14. Double click on “new edit #1” to open up the Edit Screen. This new project starts with eight hori-
zontal tracks, stacked vertically. You can add or remove tracks once you get going. Tracks can
also be renamed by selecting them and typing the new name in the Properties area.
The audio icon represents Tracktion's stereo audio input (from your XD-2). The MIDI icon repre-
sents its MIDI input. If these icons do not appear, check the input selections in the "Settings" tab,
and make sure the Mackie XD-2 is chosen as your audio input and output device.
MIDI Icon
INPUT 1 + 2
MACKIE XD2