Mackie TT24 Owner's Manual - Chapter 1: Introduction

Mackie TT24 Digital  Live Console Owner’s Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Evolution of the TT24 Console

The professional live sound industry has been revolutionized over the past few 

years by high-end digital consoles. However, mid-size digital consoles have 

tended to emphasize studio applications with user interfaces encumbered by 

features (i.e., DAW control) not essential for live applications. Some of these 

consoles conceal their real cost by requiring the purchase of additional cards to 

supplement their limited physical I/O. 

The 

TT24 Digital Live Console 

is a mid-size digital mixer with an intuitive in-

terface optimized for live sound applications. We have used our extensive 

expertise and experience designing analog mixers to produce a powerful, easy-

to-use digital console for a wide range of applications and budgets:

• theaters and houses of worship

• permanent concert installations

• professional live music touring companies

TT24 maintains an “analog mentality,” utilizing the engineer’s experience, 

while providing all the advantages of digital functionality. With all the features 

of high-end consoles, the TT24 is extremely cost effective.

The design mandate for the TT24 console user interface is simply stated:

Provide quick, intuitive access to any primary live mixing function 

with no more than two button presses, both within easy reach of the 

engineer’s two hands

.

Make the Touchscreen menu structure flat

:

 no “forward” and “back” 

buttons or menus to wade through to access the desired function.