Known Issues and Workarounds
Just to save fumbling through the archives, here are the official Mackie Release notes for OS Version 3 and OS Version 5.1.
If you have V 3, do yourself a favor and fork out for V 5. It's a beautiful thing.
If you have V 5, do yourself a favor and download V 5.1. It's free for V 5 owners.
Downloadable PDF files:
Mackie FAQ Section
Here you'll find the Mackie FAQ Section. There is a lot of info in this page.
Os Download Pages
Here you can download and try out the d8b OS v5.1. This is a demo that works for 7 minutes. After this period of time you have to reboot the console to keep trying out the demo.
There are also specific installation instructions for both Windows and Macintosh based computers. You should follow these instructions to the letter to successfully install the OS.
And if you find it useful you can buy it from here.
In this page you'll find all the links to download the d8bOS v3.0.
There are also specific installation instructions for both Windows and Macintosh based computers. You should follow these instructions to the letter to successfully install the OS.
You will find v3.0 manuals, user guides, release notes, the block diagram, keyboard shortcuts and instructions for upgrading the d8b's memory as well as the 3.0 build 224 patch on the same page. (Read more about this important patch here)
If you want to install the d8b OS v2.03, you can find the link scrolling down to the bottom of the page here.
Carton Dimensions and Weight
d8b and Remote CPU original carton dimensions and weights when packed.
Motherboard Manufacturers
166 MHz - 266 MHz:
Amptron 9800.
No web link exists anymore but you can download a PDF Manual here
300 MHz:
ITOX CB50 BX.
Web link. If that disappears, you can download a PDF info sheet here
This board is also the same motherboard used in the HDR 24/96 although a different speed processor was used.