Hook-Up Guide
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All Rights Reserved. MACKIE HOOK-UP GUIDE VLZ-PRO SERIES OUR [IN]FAMOUS PRODUCT HOOKUPS IN BYTE-SIZED MORSELS Copyright © 2002 Mackie Designs Inc.
All Rights Reserved. MACKIE HOOK-UP GUIDE VLZ-PRO SERIES OUR [IN]FAMOUS PRODUCT HOOKUPS IN BYTE-SIZED MORSELS Copyright © 2002 Mackie Designs Inc.
Hook-Up Guide
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...punching). They're aching to share their knowledge with you. (And calling them available to you 'll find lots of Mackie Designs Inc.: "MACKIE.", the "Running Man" figure, VLZ, XDR, D8B, HUI, CFX Series, FR Series, and HR Series. Your call just may be documents that everyone is ... Support toll-free (in the U.S.) at www.mackie.com/techsupport If you don't find the answers you already have tons of experience in hooking up our compact VLZ® PRO Series, Analog 8•Bus Series consoles, CFX Series effects mixers, DFX Series compact effects mixers, the D8B digital ...
...punching). They're aching to share their knowledge with you. (And calling them available to you 'll find lots of Mackie Designs Inc.: "MACKIE.", the "Running Man" figure, VLZ, XDR, D8B, HUI, CFX Series, FR Series, and HR Series. Your call just may be documents that everyone is ... Support toll-free (in the U.S.) at www.mackie.com/techsupport If you don't find the answers you already have tons of experience in hooking up our compact VLZ® PRO Series, Analog 8•Bus Series consoles, CFX Series effects mixers, DFX Series compact effects mixers, the D8B digital ...
Hook-Up Guide
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SET IT UP, AND GO! Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors VLZ PRO 1202/14024-TRACK TRACKING Guitar 4 Track Recorder Mic CHANNEL INSERTS Keyboard Channel Inputs as Tape Returns Monitoring AFTER your recorder, not at your inputs Stereo Tape Deck Headphones CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT ALT 3/4 OUT AUX SEND AUX RETURNS Direct Output to Recorder Insert to first click!
SET IT UP, AND GO! Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors VLZ PRO 1202/14024-TRACK TRACKING Guitar 4 Track Recorder Mic CHANNEL INSERTS Keyboard Channel Inputs as Tape Returns Monitoring AFTER your recorder, not at your inputs Stereo Tape Deck Headphones CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT ALT 3/4 OUT AUX SEND AUX RETURNS Direct Output to Recorder Insert to first click!
Hook-Up Guide
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/1402 VIDEO SET UP Mic 1 and 2 Keyboard Video Decks CHANNEL INPUTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressor NOTE: AUX Return 2 (L and R) can be used as an extra stereo input Reverb/Delay OUT AUX OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 Cassette Recorder Multi-Deck Video Switcher with time code interface Headphones OUT Master Video Deck IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/1402 VIDEO SET UP Mic 1 and 2 Keyboard Video Decks CHANNEL INPUTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressor NOTE: AUX Return 2 (L and R) can be used as an extra stereo input Reverb/Delay OUT AUX OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 Cassette Recorder Multi-Deck Video Switcher with time code interface Headphones OUT Master Video Deck IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors
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VLZ PRO 1202/1402 COMPUTER SET UP Mic 1 and 2 Keyboard Compressor CHANNEL INSERTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INPUTS Sound Module Sound Card LINE OUT LINE IN MIC IN Headphones MAIN OUT ALT 3/4 OUT AUX SEND Reverb/Delay IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors SET IT UP, AND GO!
VLZ PRO 1202/1402 COMPUTER SET UP Mic 1 and 2 Keyboard Compressor CHANNEL INSERTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INPUTS Sound Module Sound Card LINE OUT LINE IN MIC IN Headphones MAIN OUT ALT 3/4 OUT AUX SEND Reverb/Delay IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors SET IT UP, AND GO!
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VLZ PRO 1202/1402 DJ SET UP Mic 1 and 2 Turntables RIAA Preamp CD Players Stereo Tape Deck Headphones CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 AUX OUT OUT OUT AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressor Triggered Lights Delay/Reverb Active PA Speaker/ Subwoofer combination (Pole-mounted SRM450s and SRS1500 active Subwoofers pictured) IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS SET IT UP, AND GO!
VLZ PRO 1202/1402 DJ SET UP Mic 1 and 2 Turntables RIAA Preamp CD Players Stereo Tape Deck Headphones CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 AUX OUT OUT OUT AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressor Triggered Lights Delay/Reverb Active PA Speaker/ Subwoofer combination (Pole-mounted SRM450s and SRS1500 active Subwoofers pictured) IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS SET IT UP, AND GO!
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/1402CONFERENCE PA SET UP Guest panel Mics Podium Mic CHANNEL INSERTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INPUTS Audience Mic Stereo Tape Deck VCR Audio out CD Player (intermission music) Stereo Tape Deck recording conference audio Headphones To Video Camera line level inputs to tape conference IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 AUX OUT OUT OUT 2nd Stereo Tape Deck recording conference audio SRM450s or other Active PA Speakers Graphic EQs
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1202/1402CONFERENCE PA SET UP Guest panel Mics Podium Mic CHANNEL INSERTS AUX RETURNS CHANNEL INPUTS Audience Mic Stereo Tape Deck VCR Audio out CD Player (intermission music) Stereo Tape Deck recording conference audio Headphones To Video Camera line level inputs to tape conference IN-TAPE-OUT PHONES CNTRL ROOM OUT OUTPUTS MAIN OUT MAIN ALT 3/4 AUX OUT OUT OUT 2nd Stereo Tape Deck recording conference audio SRM450s or other Active PA Speakers Graphic EQs
Hook-Up Guide
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1604 VIDEO SET UP Keyboard Mic 1-2 Compressors Video Decks CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS CD Player Sampler Output Video Deck Multi-Deck Video Switcher with time code interface HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Digital Video Workstation Delay Reverb
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1604 VIDEO SET UP Keyboard Mic 1-2 Compressors Video Decks CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS CD Player Sampler Output Video Deck Multi-Deck Video Switcher with time code interface HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Digital Video Workstation Delay Reverb
Hook-Up Guide
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 16048-TRACK TRACKING Guitar Mic 1-2 Bass Processors Keyboard Drum Machine CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressors Multi-track Digital Recorder STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ Stereo Tape Deck HR824s or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Cue Mix (Headphones and headphone amps) Delay Reverb
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 16048-TRACK TRACKING Guitar Mic 1-2 Bass Processors Keyboard Drum Machine CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Compressors Multi-track Digital Recorder STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ Stereo Tape Deck HR824s or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Cue Mix (Headphones and headphone amps) Delay Reverb
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VLZ PRO 1604 STEREO PA SET UP Mic 1-4 Guitar Stereo Processor Drum Machine Keyboards Compressors CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL SRM450s or other Active PA Speakers Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ Cassette Recorder or DAT 4-Track Recorder Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Mono EQs, M•1400i Amps, and Passive Stage Monitors (C300s) Delay Reverb SET IT UP, AND GO!
VLZ PRO 1604 STEREO PA SET UP Mic 1-4 Guitar Stereo Processor Drum Machine Keyboards Compressors CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS STEREO MONO MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL SRM450s or other Active PA Speakers Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ Cassette Recorder or DAT 4-Track Recorder Headphones PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL AUX RETURNS Mono EQs, M•1400i Amps, and Passive Stage Monitors (C300s) Delay Reverb SET IT UP, AND GO!
Hook-Up Guide
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VLZ PRO 1642TRACKINGAND MIXING SET UP From Mics, Keys, Drum Machines, Guitars, etc. Stereo Processor CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 8 Track Recorder DAT Recorder (mastering) Stereo Processor Stereo Tape Deck HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones 1 Headphones 2 PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS MONO L R L R MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay From Sub Outs Bal/Unbal SET IT UP, AND GO!
VLZ PRO 1642TRACKINGAND MIXING SET UP From Mics, Keys, Drum Machines, Guitars, etc. Stereo Processor CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 8 Track Recorder DAT Recorder (mastering) Stereo Processor Stereo Tape Deck HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones 1 Headphones 2 PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS MONO L R L R MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL Reverb/Delay Reverb/Delay From Sub Outs Bal/Unbal SET IT UP, AND GO!
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VLZ PRO 1642 VIDEO SET UP Mic 1-2 Keyboard Compressors CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Video Decks CD Player Digital Video Workstation DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL MONO L R L R MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL Output Video Deck Multi-Deck Video Switcher with time code interface Delay Reverb TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones PHONES OUT SET IT UP, AND GO!
VLZ PRO 1642 VIDEO SET UP Mic 1-2 Keyboard Compressors CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Video Decks CD Player Digital Video Workstation DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL MONO L R L R MAIN OUT BAL/UNBAL AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL Output Video Deck Multi-Deck Video Switcher with time code interface Delay Reverb TAPE TAPE MAIN OUT IN INSERT AUX RETURNS C/R OUT BAL/UNBAL SUB OUTS BAL/UNBAL HR824 or other Powered Studio Monitors Headphones PHONES OUT SET IT UP, AND GO!
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SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1642CHURCH SET UP Mic 1-5 CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Guitar Direct Box Drum Machine CD Player VCR Keyboards SRM450s or other active monitors HR824s or ...
SET IT UP, AND GO! VLZ PRO 1642CHURCH SET UP Mic 1-5 CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL INSERTS Guitar Direct Box Drum Machine CD Player VCR Keyboards SRM450s or other active monitors HR824s or ...
Hook-Up Guide
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VLZ PRO 1642 STEREO PA SET UP Mic 1-4 Bass Guitar Drum Machine Guitar Mono Effects Additional stereo source Stereo Effects Turntable RIAA Preamp CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL ...
VLZ PRO 1642 STEREO PA SET UP Mic 1-4 Bass Guitar Drum Machine Guitar Mono Effects Additional stereo source Stereo Effects Turntable RIAA Preamp CHANNEL INPUTS CHANNEL ...
Owner's Manual
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...ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE...SOLO -20 SOLO -20 SOLO -20 SOLO 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 L - R L - R L - R L - 1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER OWNER'S MANUAL 120 VAC 50/60 Hz 20W 1A/250V SLO-BLO POWER PHANTOM ON ON CAUTION: TO REDUCE...
...ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE...SOLO -20 SOLO -20 SOLO -20 SOLO 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 L - R L - R L - R L - 1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER OWNER'S MANUAL 120 VAC 50/60 Hz 20W 1A/250V SLO-BLO POWER PHANTOM ON ON CAUTION: TO REDUCE...
Owner's Manual
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...your serial number here for future reference (i.e. This procedure really works - Please read on , then back off your new 1604-VLZ PRO. Engage(pushin)thechannel'sSOLO switch. 6. Always turn the MAIN MIX fader and CTL ROOM/PHONES knob down before making...onequarter of channels1-16. Hookupspeakerstotheampandturniton. 6. Singlikeacanary! 10. Turnchannel3'sPANknobfullyleftand channel 4's PAN knob fully right. 12. Please write your 1604-VLZ PRO. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on the meter stays around "0." (Only the left meter is that you read it assures low...
...your serial number here for future reference (i.e. This procedure really works - Please read on , then back off your new 1604-VLZ PRO. Engage(pushin)thechannel'sSOLO switch. 6. Always turn the MAIN MIX fader and CTL ROOM/PHONES knob down before making...onequarter of channels1-16. Hookupspeakerstotheampandturniton. 6. Singlikeacanary! 10. Turnchannel3'sPANknobfullyleftand channel 4's PAN knob fully right. 12. Please write your 1604-VLZ PRO. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on the meter stays around "0." (Only the left meter is that you read it assures low...
Owner's Manual
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...SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE. UN- Every feature of the 1604-VLZ PRO will be on our website @ www.mackie.com THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness For The Neophyte The "Glossary of Terms" is a fairly ...not mandatory, they'll have your 1604-VLZ PRO, find cross-references to relevant information. UN- If you to in the nearby paragraphs or refer to the 1604-VLZ PRO. UN- It's a goldmine for choosing a Mackie Designs professional compact mixer. R L - They will be in . UN- The 1604-VLZ PRO is a detailed tour of...
...SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE. UN- Every feature of the 1604-VLZ PRO will be on our website @ www.mackie.com THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness For The Neophyte The "Glossary of Terms" is a fairly ...not mandatory, they'll have your 1604-VLZ PRO, find cross-references to relevant information. UN- If you to in the nearby paragraphs or refer to the 1604-VLZ PRO. UN- It's a goldmine for choosing a Mackie Designs professional compact mixer. R L - They will be in . UN- The 1604-VLZ PRO is a detailed tour of...
Owner's Manual
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... 19 PAN 19 3-BAND MID-SWEEP EQ 19 LOW CUT 20 AUX 20 PRE 21 5/6 SHIFT 21 OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION 22 MAIN MIX FADER 22 VLZ MIX ARCHITECTURE 22 SUB FADERS 22 ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX 22 TAPE IN (LEVEL 23 TAPE TO MAIN MIX 23 SOURCE 23 CTL ROOM/PHONES... 26 EFFECTS TO MONITOR 26 MAIN MIX TO SUBS (AUX RET 3 26 1-2/3-4 (AUX RET 3 26 C-R/PHNS ONLY (AUX RET 4 27 RETURNS SOLO 27 MODIFICATIONS 27 1604-VLZ PRO BLOCK DIAGRAM 28 GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM 29 SPECIFICATIONS 30 SERVICE INFO 31 APPENDIX A: CONNECTIONS 32 TRACK SHEET 36 COLOPHON 38...
... 19 PAN 19 3-BAND MID-SWEEP EQ 19 LOW CUT 20 AUX 20 PRE 21 5/6 SHIFT 21 OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION 22 MAIN MIX FADER 22 VLZ MIX ARCHITECTURE 22 SUB FADERS 22 ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX 22 TAPE IN (LEVEL 23 TAPE TO MAIN MIX 23 SOURCE 23 CTL ROOM/PHONES... 26 EFFECTS TO MONITOR 26 MAIN MIX TO SUBS (AUX RET 3 26 1-2/3-4 (AUX RET 3 26 C-R/PHNS ONLY (AUX RET 4 27 RETURNS SOLO 27 MODIFICATIONS 27 1604-VLZ PRO BLOCK DIAGRAM 28 GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM 29 SPECIFICATIONS 30 SERVICE INFO 31 APPENDIX A: CONNECTIONS 32 TRACK SHEET 36 COLOPHON 38...
Owner's Manual
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;;StereoPowerAmplifier 1604-VLZ PRO 8-Track Tracking 6 2 CH FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN Studio Monitors HIGH RESOLUTION STUDIO MONITOR OL PWR ON OFF HIGH RESOLUTION STUDIO MONITOR ...
;;StereoPowerAmplifier 1604-VLZ PRO 8-Track Tracking 6 2 CH FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN Studio Monitors HIGH RESOLUTION STUDIO MONITOR OL PWR ON OFF HIGH RESOLUTION STUDIO MONITOR ...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 4 RL AUX RETURNS 3 2 RL RL 1 RL AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL 654321 DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 87654321 CHANNEL INSERTS 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ;; ;; 1604-VLZ PRO Stereo P.A. 7 Multitrack Recorder Stereo EQ Stereo Compressor Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker Keyboard, or other line-level input Keyboard, or other line-level...
... 1 4 RL AUX RETURNS 3 2 RL RL 1 RL AUX SENDS BAL/UNBAL 654321 DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 87654321 CHANNEL INSERTS 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ;; ;; 1604-VLZ PRO Stereo P.A. 7 Multitrack Recorder Stereo EQ Stereo Compressor Left PA Speaker Right PA Speaker Keyboard, or other line-level input Keyboard, or other line-level...