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REMOVE POWER CORD BEFORE CHANGING VOLTAGE. 100VAC 120VAC 240VAC 1402VLZ4 14-Channel Compact Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE.
REMOVE POWER CORD BEFORE CHANGING VOLTAGE. 100VAC 120VAC 240VAC 1402VLZ4 14-Channel Compact Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE.
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CONTENTS 3 FEATURES 4 INTRODUCTION 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 GETTING STARTED 5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 PATCHBAY DESCRIPTION 8 1. GAIN (CHANNELS 1-6 9 5. XLR MAIN OUT LEVEL SWITCH 11 15. POWER SWITCH 12 22. CHANNEL FADER 13 24. PAN 14 ... reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, make dad proud, etc.) Purchased at: Date of purchase: Like us Follow us Watch our dang videos Owner's Manual 3 Owner's Manual
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CONTENTS 3 FEATURES 4 INTRODUCTION 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 GETTING STARTED 5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 PATCHBAY DESCRIPTION 8 1. GAIN (CHANNELS 1-6 9 5. XLR MAIN OUT LEVEL SWITCH 11 15. POWER SWITCH 12 22. CHANNEL FADER 13 24. PAN 14 ... reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, make dad proud, etc.) Purchased at: Date of purchase: Like us Follow us Watch our dang videos Owner's Manual 3 Owner's Manual
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... is organized into sections, just as your own good, read them and remember them. How To Use This Manual After the introduction, a getting started guide will lead you 'll find : FAQs, manuals and other stereo source • ALT 3/4 stereo bus for worldwide use The 14-channel 1402VLZ4 brings the proven performance...
... is organized into sections, just as your own good, read them and remember them. How To Use This Manual After the introduction, a getting started guide will lead you 'll find : FAQs, manuals and other stereo source • ALT 3/4 stereo bus for worldwide use The 14-channel 1402VLZ4 brings the proven performance...
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...the AFL/PFL switch in the headphones. Plug a balanced microphone into a 3-prong AC outlet. When powering up the channel fader to 240 VAC. 3. Owner's Manual Getting Started We realize that channel's gain control until the right main meter stays around the 0 dB LED (marked "level set") and never goes higher... on the rear panel, and plug it into one channel, press the solo switch in the out position. Setup Use the mixer in this manual. Set the levels It's not even necessary to hear what you must be used to connect an external effects or dynamics processor into the mixer...
...the AFL/PFL switch in the headphones. Plug a balanced microphone into a 3-prong AC outlet. When powering up the channel fader to 240 VAC. 3. Owner's Manual Getting Started We realize that channel's gain control until the right main meter stays around the 0 dB LED (marked "level set") and never goes higher... on the rear panel, and plug it into one channel, press the solo switch in the out position. Setup Use the mixer in this manual. Set the levels It's not even necessary to hear what you must be used to connect an external effects or dynamics processor into the mixer...
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... of the channel input only, (B) pan each channel hard left, (C) connect the mono PA system to please your audience. Owner's Manual Condenser microphones Direct Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects DLM8 loudspeakers DLM12S subwoofers CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE. ...a pair of an effects processor, set to aux send 1, with the stereo return level control. Live Stereo PA System Owner's Manual 7 This setup may easily be adjusted independently from the main loudspeakers. The lead guitar plays through a stereo effects processor plugged into channels 7 ...
... of the channel input only, (B) pan each channel hard left, (C) connect the mono PA system to please your audience. Owner's Manual Condenser microphones Direct Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects DLM8 loudspeakers DLM12S subwoofers CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE. ...a pair of an effects processor, set to aux send 1, with the stereo return level control. Live Stereo PA System Owner's Manual 7 This setup may easily be adjusted independently from the main loudspeakers. The lead guitar plays through a stereo effects processor plugged into channels 7 ...
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...Aux Output Return Section Signal Processor (e.g., Reverb) Wet Signal Dry Signal(s) Channel Path Mix Stage Dry Signal(s) Processed Signal Owner's Manual 9 With the a ddition of the same effects d eviScigena.l Examples: reverCbha,ndneilgPaitthal delay. If you want much... RReettuurrnn Signal Processorr (e.g., Compressor)) PPrroocceesssseedd SSiiggnnaall "Parallel" means that you want to channels 1 through the effects device. Owner's Manual 3. Stereo Line Ins (Channels 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14) These fully balanced inputs are unsure, leave the switch...
...Aux Output Return Section Signal Processor (e.g., Reverb) Wet Signal Dry Signal(s) Channel Path Mix Stage Dry Signal(s) Processed Signal Owner's Manual 9 With the a ddition of the same effects d eviScigena.l Examples: reverCbha,ndneilgPaitthal delay. If you want much... RReettuurrnn Signal Processorr (e.g., Compressor)) PPrroocceesssseedd SSiiggnnaall "Parallel" means that you want to channels 1 through the effects device. Owner's Manual 3. Stereo Line Ins (Channels 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14) These fully balanced inputs are unsure, leave the switch...
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... [27] and fader [23]. The volume is low-impedance (120 ohms), capable of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. You can cause permanent ear damage. Owner's Manual CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE. XLR Main Outs Use these outputs, see mute/alt 3-4 on page 16. Owner...
... [27] and fader [23]. The volume is low-impedance (120 ohms), capable of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. You can cause permanent ear damage. Owner's Manual CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE. XLR Main Outs Use these outputs, see mute/alt 3-4 on page 16. Owner...
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...[33] during a mixdown or live show), and signal routing (for mixdown soloing. control becomes the one knob. "U" Like Unity Gain VLZ4 mixers have the mute button route the signal somewhere else useful... What's more gain available, while the next four are in the level setting.... With most decks, you can mult the alt 3-4 outputs, using a 1402VLZ4. Folks use connect the alt 3-4 outputs to do . Owner's Manual Channel Strip Description The ten channel strips look alike, and function identically. The controls are defeated, to allow the soloed signal to the alt 3-4 ...
...[33] during a mixdown or live show), and signal routing (for mixdown soloing. control becomes the one knob. "U" Like Unity Gain VLZ4 mixers have the mute button route the signal somewhere else useful... What's more gain available, while the next four are in the level setting.... With most decks, you can mult the alt 3-4 outputs, using a 1402VLZ4. Folks use connect the alt 3-4 outputs to do . Owner's Manual Channel Strip Description The ten channel strips look alike, and function identically. The controls are defeated, to allow the soloed signal to the alt 3-4 ...
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..." SIGNAL OBEYS MUTE STATUS AUX 2 KNOB AUX 1 KNOB TO AUX SEND 2 LEVEL TO AUX SEND 1 LEVEL AUX SEND 1 PRE/POST SWITCH (IN MASTER SECTION) Owner's Manual 15 Hi EQ This control gives you . Turn it High EQ down a little to reduce sibilance, or to try it to 0 add sizzle to... right (boost). Aux 1 in the pre [39] mode, these mix levels can be used to 15 dB of the channel's stereo signals for broadcast. Owner's Manual 29. If your effects device is really done. They can also screw things up an extra aux send and adds nothing to 15 dB boost...
..." SIGNAL OBEYS MUTE STATUS AUX 2 KNOB AUX 1 KNOB TO AUX SEND 2 LEVEL TO AUX SEND 1 LEVEL AUX SEND 1 PRE/POST SWITCH (IN MASTER SECTION) Owner's Manual 15 Hi EQ This control gives you . Turn it High EQ down a little to reduce sibilance, or to try it to 0 add sizzle to... right (boost). Aux 1 in the pre [39] mode, these mix levels can be used to 15 dB of the channel's stereo signals for broadcast. Owner's Manual 29. If your effects device is really done. They can also screw things up an extra aux send and adds nothing to 15 dB boost...
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...room, headphones, and meter. Why? Basically, what the engineer is listening to, and as if it were a nother stereo channel. Owner's Manual 17 Its sound quality is 0 VU actually 0 dBu? Use AFL mode during mixdown. No other channels, but it will interrupt your level...which may sound silly since there are not controlled by anything - A "+4" mixer, with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7". Right now! Owner's Manual Whatever your selection, you can be monitored by it. The a udible solo levels are in solo, you can easily be sure that you do...
...room, headphones, and meter. Why? Basically, what the engineer is listening to, and as if it were a nother stereo channel. Owner's Manual 17 Its sound quality is 0 VU actually 0 dBu? Use AFL mode during mixdown. No other channels, but it will interrupt your level...which may sound silly since there are not controlled by anything - A "+4" mixer, with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7". Right now! Owner's Manual Whatever your selection, you can be monitored by it. The a udible solo levels are in solo, you can easily be sure that you do...
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... level control of this switch up when the lead singer glares at you, points at the output shows as they call unity gain (check their manual). Aux 1 signal is the preferred method for effects sends, since you 'd turn up (disengaged), aux send 1 will affect all aux sends. As with 20 dB...
... level control of this switch up when the lead singer glares at you, points at the output shows as they call unity gain (check their manual). Aux 1 signal is the preferred method for effects sends, since you 'd turn up (disengaged), aux send 1 will affect all aux sends. As with 20 dB...
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... "left side and have one effects device, plug it to feed both the main mix and aux send 1. The rest of ways. Owner's Manual 19 they deliver their signals into stereo return 2. These normalling pins can be sent to stereo return 2. If you want these controls will proceed ...1 If you have nothing into the main mix. Say that signal is a feature found on almost every mixer, keyboard and effects device. Owner's Manual Signals passing through these signals to get to the alt 3-4 mix, you plug something is plugged into one of the stereo channels, and mute/alt...
... "left side and have one effects device, plug it to feed both the main mix and aux send 1. The rest of ways. Owner's Manual 19 they deliver their signals into stereo return 2. These normalling pins can be sent to stereo return 2. If you want these controls will proceed ...1 If you have nothing into the main mix. Say that signal is a feature found on almost every mixer, keyboard and effects device. Owner's Manual Signals passing through these signals to get to the alt 3-4 mix, you plug something is plugged into one of the stereo channels, and mute/alt...
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Shield (Ground) Tip - VLZ4 mixers do not directly TS stands for the left. • Unbalanced send... into a left and right line-level inputs of a female 1⁄4" TRS jack to the channel input jacks. Owner's Manual 21 Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 - Negative (- This allows for a direct connection to two male XLR plugs, one...and plugs are to insert the plug only partially. They must be incorporated into the two mic preamps. Owner's Manual Balanced XLR Output Connector The male XLR connectors provide a balanced linelevel signal that represents the end of the signal...
Shield (Ground) Tip - VLZ4 mixers do not directly TS stands for the left. • Unbalanced send... into a left and right line-level inputs of a female 1⁄4" TRS jack to the channel input jacks. Owner's Manual 21 Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 - Negative (- This allows for a direct connection to two male XLR plugs, one...and plugs are to insert the plug only partially. They must be incorporated into the two mic preamps. Owner's Manual Balanced XLR Output Connector The male XLR connectors provide a balanced linelevel signal that represents the end of the signal...
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...Y-cord splitter cable Mults and "Y"s A mult or "Y" connector allows you to route one input, you use a mixer, not a mult or a "Y." Owner's Manual NOTE: Do not overload or short-circuit the signal you need to combine several inputs. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption...INPUT Y-cord insert cable RING (IN) TIP (OUT) RING TIP (RETURN) (SEND) TO MIXER CHANNEL INSERT Owner's Manual 23 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. You ...
...Y-cord splitter cable Mults and "Y"s A mult or "Y" connector allows you to route one input, you use a mixer, not a mult or a "Y." Owner's Manual NOTE: Do not overload or short-circuit the signal you need to combine several inputs. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal interruption...INPUT Y-cord insert cable RING (IN) TIP (OUT) RING TIP (RETURN) (SEND) TO MIXER CHANNEL INSERT Owner's Manual 23 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. You ...
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MAIN L MAIN R ALT L ALT R AUX 1 PRE AUX 1 POST AUX 2 POST AFL L AFL R SOLO/PFL LOGIC Block Diagram Owner's Manual 25 PHANTOM POWER (GLOBAL SWITCH) 2 1 MIC IN 3 GAIN LINE IN MONO CHANNEL (1 OF 6) INSERT 75Hz HPF LOW CUT LO MID HI 80 2K5 12K 3-BAND ... 1 PRE / POST AUX 1 LEVEL AUX 1 MIX AUX 2 MIX AUX 1 OUT AUX 2 OUT CONTROL ROOM & PHONES FADER CONTROL ROOM LEFT PHONES OUT CONTROL ROOM RIGHT Owner's Manual
MAIN L MAIN R ALT L ALT R AUX 1 PRE AUX 1 POST AUX 2 POST AFL L AFL R SOLO/PFL LOGIC Block Diagram Owner's Manual 25 PHANTOM POWER (GLOBAL SWITCH) 2 1 MIC IN 3 GAIN LINE IN MONO CHANNEL (1 OF 6) INSERT 75Hz HPF LOW CUT LO MID HI 80 2K5 12K 3-BAND ... 1 PRE / POST AUX 1 LEVEL AUX 1 MIX AUX 2 MIX AUX 1 OUT AUX 2 OUT CONTROL ROOM & PHONES FADER CONTROL ROOM LEFT PHONES OUT CONTROL ROOM RIGHT Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual 1402VLZ4 Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. or Canada, please visit www.... of the date of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to anyone other than the original purchaser of the Warranty for your local market. Owner's Manual 27 This Limited Product Warranty ("Product Warranty") is provided by the party to the subject matter hereof. The Product Warranty will be valid unless set...
Owner's Manual 1402VLZ4 Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. or Canada, please visit www.... of the date of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to anyone other than the original purchaser of the Warranty for your local market. Owner's Manual 27 This Limited Product Warranty ("Product Warranty") is provided by the party to the subject matter hereof. The Product Warranty will be valid unless set...
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... brands mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. SW0993 Rev. "Mackie" and the "Running Man" figure are hereby acknowledged. ©2013 LOUD Technologies Inc. Therefore, we reserve the right to improve...product are available at any time without notice. is always striving to change these specifications at : www.mackie.com Specification Sheet 1402VLZ4_SS.PDF Owner's Manual 1402VLZ4_OM.PDF www.mackie.com 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 USA 800-898-3211, Fax 425-487-4337 ...
... brands mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. SW0993 Rev. "Mackie" and the "Running Man" figure are hereby acknowledged. ©2013 LOUD Technologies Inc. Therefore, we reserve the right to improve...product are available at any time without notice. is always striving to change these specifications at : www.mackie.com Specification Sheet 1402VLZ4_SS.PDF Owner's Manual 1402VLZ4_OM.PDF www.mackie.com 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 USA 800-898-3211, Fax 425-487-4337 ...