Mackie TT24 Quick Start Manual - Ch 1: Introduction
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TT24 DIGITAL LIVE CONSOLE
TT24 DIGIT
AL LIVE C
ONS
OLE
Ch 1: Introduction
1.1 Evolution of the TT24
Console
The professional live sound industry has been revolu-
tionized over the past few years by high-end digital con-
soles. However, mid-size digital consoles have tended
to emphasize studio applications with user interfaces
encumbered by features (i.e., DAW control) not critical
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 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.
1.2 Summary of Features
• 24-bit/96 kHz mixing console designed for live ap-
plications
• 24 mic/line inputs with 4-band EQ/comp/gate/HPF/
polarity invert (can be stereo linked)
• Eight line inputs with 4-band EQ (can be stereo
linked)
• Instant recall of 99 snapshots with filtering
• Rear panel connections: 36x28 analog I/O; 28x28
digital I/O
• QuickMix section with 5.5-inch touch LCD, 12 push-
button rotary encoders, and QuickMix buttons
• 29 100 mm motorized faders
• 28 multi-function V-Pots
• 12 Aux sends with 4-band parametric EQ + dual kill
filters and compressor/ limiter
• Left-Right and CTR/Mono outputs with 4-band EQ +
dual kill filters, 31-band graphic EQ, and compressor/
limiter
• Aux Mode enables instant monitor mixing
• 11x8 Matrix-Plus with patchable inputs
• Eight user-definable flex-groups
• 2 expansion card slots
• Dual-console linking for a maximum
96 input console
• TT control software to control and view
console parameters via PC
Figure 1-2 Analog I/O
CD/TAPE A
TALKBACK
OUT
IN
LINE
INSERT
LINE
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CTR/MONO
RIGHT
LEFT
MONITOR
MAINS OUT
LINE INPUTS
AUX SENDS
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2
3
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5
6
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9
10
11
12
L
R
C
24 Mic, Line
and Insert
Analog
Inputs
12 Aux
Sends
8 Analog Line Inputs
Monitor
Outputs
CD/Tape B
Inputs
CD/Tape A
Inputs/Outputs
Talkback
Input
Main Outputs
R
M
L
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2
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R
L
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GROUP/MATRIX OUT
Group/Matrix Outputs
Figure 1-1 Group/Matrix connectors