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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 Specifi cations------------------------------ 65
XD-2 Block Diagram-----------------------------68
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide------------69
Appendix C: Service Information --------------- 73
Service --------------------------------------------- 73
Repair --------------------------------------------- 73
Limited Warranty-------------------------------- 75
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