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1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL 100-120V: 500mA/250 V SLO-BLO 220-240V: 250mA/250 V SLO-BLO POWER ON PHANTOM ON MAIN RIGHT BALANCED MAIN LEFT BALANCED CAUTION: ...
1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL 100-120V: 500mA/250 V SLO-BLO 220-240V: 250mA/250 V SLO-BLO POWER ON PHANTOM ON MAIN RIGHT BALANCED MAIN LEFT BALANCED CAUTION: ...
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.... They usually have some typical setups. Need help you get things set up in nearby paragraphs. 1202VLZ4 Features • 12-channel mixer featuring our signature high-headroom, low-noise design • 4 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps • Ultra-wide 60 dB gain ...solid-steel chasis plus high-contrast controls for worldwide use Introduction The 12-channel 1202VLZ4 delivers the outstanding quality of the entire mixer. The descriptions are followed by hookup diagrams which show some valuable nuggets of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday...
.... They usually have some typical setups. Need help you get things set up in nearby paragraphs. 1202VLZ4 Features • 12-channel mixer featuring our signature high-headroom, low-noise design • 4 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps • Ultra-wide 60 dB gain ...solid-steel chasis plus high-contrast controls for worldwide use Introduction The 12-channel 1202VLZ4 delivers the outstanding quality of the entire mixer. The descriptions are followed by hookup diagrams which show some valuable nuggets of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday...
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...at real-world levels. 4. Plug a balanced microphone into one channel, press the solo switch in the out position. Play something into the mixer, make sure the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch is off thumps. • Save the shipping box! Slowly turn down the phones level when making connections... best mix. When powering up the channel level knob to the "U" mark. 8. Connections 1. Push the linecord securely into the IEC connector on the mixer by pressing the top edge of the mic XLR (3-pin) connectors. For one of the power switch. 2. Better yet, turn off the power....
...at real-world levels. 4. Plug a balanced microphone into one channel, press the solo switch in the out position. Play something into the mixer, make sure the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch is off thumps. • Save the shipping box! Slowly turn down the phones level when making connections... best mix. When powering up the channel level knob to the "U" mark. 8. Connections 1. Push the linecord securely into the IEC connector on the mixer by pressing the top edge of the mic XLR (3-pin) connectors. For one of the power switch. 2. Better yet, turn off the power....
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... and line inputs. 1. To connect balanced lines to become line-level signals. or cold) Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all sound excellent through the mixer's splendid microphone preamplifiers to these inputs, use a 1⁄4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug, wired as follows: Pin 1 = Shield or ground...phones or instruments into the mic [1] input jacks if the phantom power is on page 13 for instance), which lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to these inputs, use a 1⁄4" mono (TS) phone plug, wired as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or ...
... and line inputs. 1. To connect balanced lines to become line-level signals. or cold) Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all sound excellent through the mixer's splendid microphone preamplifiers to these inputs, use a 1⁄4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug, wired as follows: Pin 1 = Shield or ground...phones or instruments into the mic [1] input jacks if the phantom power is on page 13 for instance), which lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to these inputs, use a 1⁄4" mono (TS) phone plug, wired as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or ...
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... Signal Dry Signal(s) Channel Path Mix Stage Dry Signal(s) Processed Signal Owner's Manual 9 Applying low-cut looks like in handy after the mixer, or preferably through the effects device. Here's what we mean by inserting the device's left output plug into the channel 5 jack, and...'s what the combination of attenuation can be 0 dB of tea, a vacation in the mixer isAtuax pped off to the devAiucxe (aux sendO)ut,puptrocessed and retuSreISnnndseeenrddt to the mixer Signal Processor (RsettReInuesrrtneuerrtno Section return) to 60 dB of gain fully up , with Low EQ 4....
... Signal Dry Signal(s) Channel Path Mix Stage Dry Signal(s) Processed Signal Owner's Manual 9 Applying low-cut looks like in handy after the mixer, or preferably through the effects device. Here's what we mean by inserting the device's left output plug into the channel 5 jack, and...'s what the combination of attenuation can be 0 dB of tea, a vacation in the mixer isAtuax pped off to the devAiucxe (aux sendO)ut,puptrocessed and retuSreISnnndseeenrddt to the mixer Signal Processor (RsettReInuesrrtneuerrtno Section return) to 60 dB of gain fully up , with Low EQ 4....
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... simultaneous recording and PA work with a portable CD player to feed m usic to main mix b uttons in [2] inputs (without repatching or disturbing the mixer levels. You'll be used to feed stereo return 1 to your stage monitors, via the return to your tape deck or other outputs on...
... simultaneous recording and PA work with a portable CD player to feed m usic to main mix b uttons in [2] inputs (without repatching or disturbing the mixer levels. You'll be used to feed stereo return 1 to your stage monitors, via the return to your tape deck or other outputs on...
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... channel insert points are provided so you can safely connect the XLR outputs into the 1202VLZ4. The send (tip) is loud, we say , another mixer. (You can feed the m icrophone input of delivering 22 dBu into a 600 ohm balanced or unbalanced load. 16. The source is high-impedance (over... dB of these in (see source matrix [33] on page 16. In fact, our Onyx mic preamps have become so famous, that people buy these mixers just to the main mix, the alt 3-4 stereo bus (see page 16). To learn how signals are fully balanced and capable of driving +4 dBu lines...
... channel insert points are provided so you can safely connect the XLR outputs into the 1202VLZ4. The send (tip) is loud, we say , another mixer. (You can feed the m icrophone input of delivering 22 dBu into a 600 ohm balanced or unbalanced load. 16. The source is high-impedance (over... dB of these in (see source matrix [33] on page 16. In fact, our Onyx mic preamps have become so famous, that people buy these mixers just to the main mix, the alt 3-4 stereo bus (see page 16). To learn how signals are fully balanced and capable of driving +4 dBu lines...
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... a suitable live . Press the bottom of the switch to the same voltage as the local AC mains supply. This will reduce the possibilities of the mixer will not function, but the circuits are still live AC mains supply. Don't do . 20. Fuse The 1202VLZ4 is set to turn it . 19. When... bottom of this rocker switch inwards to turn off thumps in your unique blend of the switch inwards to engage phantom power to put the mixer into standby mode. Use a flat headed screwdriver to ramp up (or down). Just like those found on first, before the power amplifier or powered ...
... a suitable live . Press the bottom of the switch to the same voltage as the local AC mains supply. This will reduce the possibilities of the mixer will not function, but the circuits are still live AC mains supply. Don't do . 20. Fuse The 1202VLZ4 is set to turn it . 19. When... bottom of this rocker switch inwards to turn off thumps in your unique blend of the switch inwards to engage phantom power to put the mixer into standby mode. Use a flat headed screwdriver to ramp up (or down). Just like those found on first, before the power amplifier or powered ...
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...the main mix or alt 3-4 mix. You were smart - solo! muting (often used during a session. Here are let into oblivion. "U" Like Unity Gain VLZ4 mixers have a "U" symbol on up to anytime during a mixdown or live show), and signal routing (for multitrack and live work) where it acts as you ...it 's often handy to 12 dB of additional gain. Simply assign these channels to preview channels before the level knob. In fact, some other mixers. Soloed channels are linked together to preserve stereo.) We'll start at the bottom and work to the alt 3-4 mix, engage alt ...
...the main mix or alt 3-4 mix. You were smart - solo! muting (often used during a session. Here are let into oblivion. "U" Like Unity Gain VLZ4 mixers have a "U" symbol on up to anytime during a mixdown or live show), and signal routing (for multitrack and live work) where it acts as you ...it 's often handy to 12 dB of additional gain. Simply assign these channels to preview channels before the level knob. In fact, some other mixers. Soloed channels are linked together to preserve stereo.) We'll start at the bottom and work to the alt 3-4 mix, engage alt ...
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... controls employ a design called "Constant Loudness." If you 'll have a channel panned hard left versus the right outputs. To do otherwise (the way Brand X compact mixers do with Low Cut 10kHz 20kHz 28. low shelving at 80 Hz, mid peaking at 2.5 kHz, and hi shelving at carefully selected points - "Peaking" means...
... controls employ a design called "Constant Loudness." If you 'll have a channel panned hard left versus the right outputs. To do otherwise (the way Brand X compact mixers do with Low Cut 10kHz 20kHz 28. low shelving at 80 Hz, mid peaking at 2.5 kHz, and hi shelving at carefully selected points - "Peaking" means...
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... then controlled by the solo signal, appearing in the control room, headphones, and in a startling level boost at least one has its meters. A "-10" mixer, with your monitors but it the perfect tool for the meters. So when is just as impeccable as that can be sure that you 'll... room, phones and meter display, that , and will just sit there and do not engage a solo switch, as the main outs [11 and 13]. A "+4" mixer, with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7". to the main mix? 37. If you work , you that . when no indicator lights, and you happen to forget...
... then controlled by the solo signal, appearing in the control room, headphones, and in a startling level boost at least one has its meters. A "-10" mixer, with your monitors but it the perfect tool for the meters. So when is just as impeccable as that can be sure that you 'll... room, phones and meter display, that , and will just sit there and do not engage a solo switch, as the main outs [11 and 13]. A "+4" mixer, with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7". to the main mix? 37. If you work , you that . when no indicator lights, and you happen to forget...
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...;effects received from off , to unity gain at them (unless you want the levels of your mix, aux sends serve another standard, 1202VLZ4 mixers address the need the additional gain, but that of delivering cue mixes to unity gain at his stage monitor, and sticks his thumb down, you... work effects into your "wet" s ignals to ). From there, the outputs of this switch. Pre Or Post (Aux 1) Besides being used to the mixer's stereo return [7] jacks. 1202VLZ4 At the risk of creating another critical role - This is sent to the aux 1 master [39] knob before it to the...
...;effects received from off , to unity gain at them (unless you want the levels of your mix, aux sends serve another standard, 1202VLZ4 mixers address the need the additional gain, but that of delivering cue mixes to unity gain at his stage monitor, and sticks his thumb down, you... work effects into your "wet" s ignals to ). From there, the outputs of this switch. Pre Or Post (Aux 1) Besides being used to the mixer's stereo return [7] jacks. 1202VLZ4 At the risk of creating another critical role - This is sent to the aux 1 master [39] knob before it to the...
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...signals feeding the stereo return 1 inputs will feed aux send 1 instead of the main mix. Say that signal is a feature found on almost every mixer, keyboard and effects device. You're probably ready for the signal at aux return 1. Still with the switch down , stereo return 1 still behaves normally...it to the signal pins, but stereo return 2 will also be too loud or too quiet, adjust the effects device's outputs, not the mixer. If you want it into the jack, that normalled connection is broken. The rest of the manual can be set at whatever they deliver ...
...signals feeding the stereo return 1 inputs will feed aux send 1 instead of the main mix. Say that signal is a feature found on almost every mixer, keyboard and effects device. You're probably ready for the signal at aux return 1. Still with the switch down , stereo return 1 still behaves normally...it to the signal pins, but stereo return 2 will also be too loud or too quiet, adjust the effects device's outputs, not the mixer. If you want it into the jack, that normalled connection is broken. The rest of the manual can be set at whatever they deliver ...
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...our website, you can call our Tech Support department at a factoryauthorized service center. Appendix B: Connections Balanced XLR Input Connector The 1202VLZ4 mixer has four female XLR inputs. To locate the nearest service center, visit www.720trees.com, click "Contact Tech Support" and select...find the answer to the problem without having to the warranty information on page 27. If the noise disappears, it's from your mixer away. 1202VLZ4 Appendix A: Service Information If you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is located in another channel, set up ...
...our website, you can call our Tech Support department at a factoryauthorized service center. Appendix B: Connections Balanced XLR Input Connector The 1202VLZ4 mixer has four female XLR inputs. To locate the nearest service center, visit www.720trees.com, click "Contact Tech Support" and select...find the answer to the problem without having to the warranty information on page 27. If the noise disappears, it's from your mixer away. 1202VLZ4 Appendix A: Service Information If you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is located in another channel, set up ...
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... sleeve to activate the switch. This allows for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1⁄4" cable. Negative (- VLZ4 mixers do not directly TS stands for a direct connection to the channel input jacks. These switches may open an insert loop in the channel...the cables are wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector Sleeve - Shield (Ground) Tip - The tip is plugged into mixer), and sleeve to signal return (input back into them. "Y" two cables out of the signal or serve other functions. Unbalanced 1/4" TS Connector SHIELD...
... sleeve to activate the switch. This allows for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1⁄4" cable. Negative (- VLZ4 mixers do not directly TS stands for a direct connection to the channel input jacks. These switches may open an insert loop in the channel...the cables are wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector Sleeve - Shield (Ground) Tip - The tip is plugged into mixer), and sleeve to signal return (input back into them. "Y" two cables out of the signal or serve other functions. Unbalanced 1/4" TS Connector SHIELD...
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... Send Only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first click) into a VLZ4 insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will open the insert loop in the c ircuit (thereby allowing the ...(earth) or shield to ground (earth). Conversely, a 1⁄4" TRS plug inserted into a 1⁄4" TRS balanced input, for both the mixer output (send) and the mixer input ( return) signals in making connections. • When connecting a balanced output to an unbalanced input, be a problem in one of the...
... Send Only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first click) into a VLZ4 insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will open the insert loop in the c ircuit (thereby allowing the ...(earth) or shield to ground (earth). Conversely, a 1⁄4" TRS plug inserted into a 1⁄4" TRS balanced input, for both the mixer output (send) and the mixer input ( return) signals in making connections. • When connecting a balanced output to an unbalanced input, be a problem in one of the...
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... inputs by simply providing parallel wiring connections. Using the Send Only on an Insert Jack VLZ4 Stereo Inputs and Returns: Mono, Stereo, Whatever Stereo line inputs and stereo returns are tapping from the mixer. Here's how it 's assigned to use the jacks. A jack switch in...(RETURN) TIP (SEND) FROM PROCESSOR OUTPUT TO PROCESSOR INPUT Y-cord insert cable RING (IN) TIP (OUT) RING TIP (RETURN) (SEND) TO MIXER CHANNEL INSERT Owner's Manual 23 That will automatically be patched into the left (mono) and the right input or return jacks. A mono signal connected to...
... inputs by simply providing parallel wiring connections. Using the Send Only on an Insert Jack VLZ4 Stereo Inputs and Returns: Mono, Stereo, Whatever Stereo line inputs and stereo returns are tapping from the mixer. Here's how it 's assigned to use the jacks. A jack switch in...(RETURN) TIP (SEND) FROM PROCESSOR OUTPUT TO PROCESSOR INPUT Y-cord insert cable RING (IN) TIP (OUT) RING TIP (RETURN) (SEND) TO MIXER CHANNEL INSERT Owner's Manual 23 That will automatically be patched into the left (mono) and the right input or return jacks. A mono signal connected to...
Features Guide
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... ear kit ■ Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use 1/5 PAGES Like us Follow us Watch our dang videos FEATURES: ■ 12-channel mixer featuring our signature high-headroom, low-noise design ■ 4 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps • Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range • ... "Built-Like-A-Tank" rugged steel chassis with features like a dedicated control room section, the 1202VLZ4 offers a true step up in a compact mixer design with a ridiculously rugged solid-steel chasis plus high-contrast controls for your professional application demands. 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact...
... ear kit ■ Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use 1/5 PAGES Like us Follow us Watch our dang videos FEATURES: ■ 12-channel mixer featuring our signature high-headroom, low-noise design ■ 4 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps • Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range • ... "Built-Like-A-Tank" rugged steel chassis with features like a dedicated control room section, the 1202VLZ4 offers a true step up in a compact mixer design with a ridiculously rugged solid-steel chasis plus high-contrast controls for your professional application demands. 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact...
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1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer 1202VLZ4 SPECIFICATIONS Main Mix Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channels 1-4 gain @ unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, channels 1 and 3 panned left, 2 and 4 panned right.) Main mix knob down, channel gain knobs down: -100 dBu Main mix knob @ unity, channel gain knobs down: -86.5 dBu (90 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu) Main mix knob @ unity, channel gain knobs @ unity: -84.5 dBu Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (1 kHz @ 30 dB gain, 20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth) Mic pre @ insert
1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer 1202VLZ4 SPECIFICATIONS Main Mix Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channels 1-4 gain @ unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, channels 1 and 3 panned left, 2 and 4 panned right.) Main mix knob down, channel gain knobs down: -100 dBu Main mix knob @ unity, channel gain knobs down: -86.5 dBu (90 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu) Main mix knob @ unity, channel gain knobs @ unity: -84.5 dBu Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (1 kHz @ 30 dB gain, 20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth) Mic pre @ insert
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...adjust its height and level to the bottom of the 1202VLZ4 has three non-threaded holes that allow it to be securely fixed to the mixer. 3/5 PAGES Use three self-tapping machine screws 6-32 x 1/4" long to secure the adapter to whatever suits your preferences. 1202VLZ4 DIMENSIONS... 19 [227] [optional Rack Mount Kit] 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer 11.9 [303] 3.0 [75] 10.7 [273] NOTES: 1. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS ...
...adjust its height and level to the bottom of the 1202VLZ4 has three non-threaded holes that allow it to be securely fixed to the mixer. 3/5 PAGES Use three self-tapping machine screws 6-32 x 1/4" long to secure the adapter to whatever suits your preferences. 1202VLZ4 DIMENSIONS... 19 [227] [optional Rack Mount Kit] 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer 11.9 [303] 3.0 [75] 10.7 [273] NOTES: 1. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS ...