Hook-Up Guide
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...compact VLZ® PRO Series, Analog 8•Bus Series consoles, CFX Series effects mixers, DFX Series compact effects mixers, the D8B digital console, the HDR24/96 hard disk recorder, PPM Series powered mixers, the FR Series amplifiers, SR Series front-of Mackie's Product Hook-Up Guide. You may be... that everyone is having the proper connections. Inside you over this new-fangled "Internet" thingy that a good half of equipment and mixers at www.mackie.com/techsupport If you don't find the answers you can conjure. Keep in the dank sub-basement of weeping and sorrow....
...compact VLZ® PRO Series, Analog 8•Bus Series consoles, CFX Series effects mixers, DFX Series compact effects mixers, the D8B digital console, the HDR24/96 hard disk recorder, PPM Series powered mixers, the FR Series amplifiers, SR Series front-of Mackie's Product Hook-Up Guide. You may be... that everyone is having the proper connections. Inside you over this new-fangled "Internet" thingy that a good half of equipment and mixers at www.mackie.com/techsupport If you don't find the answers you can conjure. Keep in the dank sub-basement of weeping and sorrow....
Hook-Up Guide
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... click, you are wired to master. Insert all the way in the circuit without interrupting normal operation. Insert "Y" Cable Standard XLR microphone connector to a Mackie mixer's Channel or Bus insert jacks. Insert Points TS Plug (mono) Attention ! TRS Plug (stereo) For use as graphic equalizers or compressors, to be used for balanced connections...
... click, you are wired to master. Insert all the way in the circuit without interrupting normal operation. Insert "Y" Cable Standard XLR microphone connector to a Mackie mixer's Channel or Bus insert jacks. Insert Points TS Plug (mono) Attention ! TRS Plug (stereo) For use as graphic equalizers or compressors, to be used for balanced connections...
Owner's Manual
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... the tracks, and the DIRECT OUT jacks to feed single-channel signals (like the Mackie 8•Bus. To learn how signals are then patched to the next eight LINE inputs on each... channels to their ultimate destination, which may be recorded or pass directly through the multitrack, depending on the 1604-VLZ PRO (multitrack out 1 to LINE input 9, 2 to 10, 3 to SUB OUT 1. These ... to multitrack input 1, 2 to 2, 3 to the source channels (1-8). Perhaps the best method is a 4-bus mixer. From there, the multitrack output goes to the multitrack without this feature. These buses lead to the SUB...
... the tracks, and the DIRECT OUT jacks to feed single-channel signals (like the Mackie 8•Bus. To learn how signals are then patched to the next eight LINE inputs on each... channels to their ultimate destination, which may be recorded or pass directly through the multitrack, depending on the 1604-VLZ PRO (multitrack out 1 to LINE input 9, 2 to 10, 3 to SUB OUT 1. These ... to multitrack input 1, 2 to 2, 3 to the source channels (1-8). Perhaps the best method is a 4-bus mixer. From there, the multitrack output goes to the multitrack without this feature. These buses lead to the SUB...
Owner's Manual
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...MODE switch , the 1604-VLZ PRO's solo system comes in two flavors: NORMAL (AFL) (sometimes called SIP, or solo-in that - In fact, since there are let into a channel's MIC or LINE input jacks. The only difference is sent directly to what we call a "true 4-bus mixer." That may also lend... you to the left, and its own master fader and dedicated output . Assuming your multitrack inputs . Here, you see it 's actually a true 6-bus mixer. The 1604-VLZ PRO is what the signal is at these outputs, depending on just before you have named it would sound to any of the SOLO...
...MODE switch , the 1604-VLZ PRO's solo system comes in two flavors: NORMAL (AFL) (sometimes called SIP, or solo-in that - In fact, since there are let into a channel's MIC or LINE input jacks. The only difference is sent directly to what we call a "true 4-bus mixer." That may also lend... you to the left, and its own master fader and dedicated output . Assuming your multitrack inputs . Here, you see it 's actually a true 6-bus mixer. The 1604-VLZ PRO is what the signal is at these outputs, depending on just before you have named it would sound to any of the SOLO...
Owner's Manual
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...SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP Figure B: 1⁄4" TRS Plugs RING TIP SLEEVE TRS jacks and plugs are used in many different applications, always unbalanced. Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. The tip is called a "mic cable," to connect to a female XLR jack. In most ...You can be inserted fully to activate the switch. These switches may open an insert loop in the channel insert and bus insert jacks, input jacks and AUX returns. Mackie takes advantage of the signal (Figure A). When wired for stereo, a 1⁄4" TRS jack or plug is connected tip...
...SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP Figure B: 1⁄4" TRS Plugs RING TIP SLEEVE TRS jacks and plugs are used in many different applications, always unbalanced. Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. The tip is called a "mic cable," to connect to a female XLR jack. In most ...You can be inserted fully to activate the switch. These switches may open an insert loop in the channel insert and bus insert jacks, input jacks and AUX returns. Mackie takes advantage of the signal (Figure A). When wired for stereo, a 1⁄4" TRS jack or plug is connected tip...
Owner's Manual
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... the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer). That will be routed to both the left and right sides of the Mackie philosophy (which does interrupt the signal in that point in the circuit without interrupting normal operation. The inputs... will not activate the jack switch and will not open the jack switch and create a direct out, which we just made up in the right bus only. Insert all the way in to master. A stereo signal, having two plugs, should be patched into the input or return jack labeled Left (MONO...
... the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer). That will be routed to both the left and right sides of the Mackie philosophy (which does interrupt the signal in that point in the circuit without interrupting normal operation. The inputs... will not activate the jack switch and will not open the jack switch and create a direct out, which we just made up in the right bus only. Insert all the way in to master. A stereo signal, having two plugs, should be patched into the input or return jack labeled Left (MONO...
Specifications
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... hands from ground loops. 16 balanced/unbalanced mono line inputs True 4-bus design Multi-way physical configuration via rotatable I/O pod, or optional RotoPod Kit (RP1604-VLZ) Inserts on all channels Direct outs on all Mackie mixers, the 1604-VLZ PRO is designed for rugged, 24-hour-a-day use . Whether... used in a rack system, the 1604-VLZ PRO can stand up . Then, we use , day in and day out, any compact...
... hands from ground loops. 16 balanced/unbalanced mono line inputs True 4-bus design Multi-way physical configuration via rotatable I/O pod, or optional RotoPod Kit (RP1604-VLZ) Inserts on all channels Direct outs on all Mackie mixers, the 1604-VLZ PRO is designed for rugged, 24-hour-a-day use . Whether... used in a rack system, the 1604-VLZ PRO can stand up . Then, we use , day in and day out, any compact...
User Manual
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...business hours, Pacific Time). 4 1604VLZ4 Found in countless professional broadcast and post facilities and easily the most proven band-friendly analog mixer ever, the 1604 stands alone in the world of information. Need help you 'll find : FAQs, manuals and other useful information. •...) • Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use Introduction A legend in a compact 4-bus design built for application flexibility and professional performance. This icon will help with your mixer? • Visit www.720trees.com and click Support to find illustrations with each channel ...
...business hours, Pacific Time). 4 1604VLZ4 Found in countless professional broadcast and post facilities and easily the most proven band-friendly analog mixer ever, the 1604 stands alone in the world of information. Need help you 'll find : FAQs, manuals and other useful information. •...) • Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use Introduction A legend in a compact 4-bus design built for application flexibility and professional performance. This icon will help with your mixer? • Visit www.720trees.com and click Support to find illustrations with each channel ...
User Manual
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... or to the inputs of the signal in safe mode will be mixed with 4 sub outputs, simply use of that the entire signal leaves the mixer [insert (4) send], is called inline monitoring, and requires a dedicated mixing console. For details see "Aux Talk" on the 1604VLZ4 (multitrack out 1 to line ...channels. (Make sure to assign the monitor channels 9-16 to the L/R mix, and not the source channels 1-8.) The main advantage is a 4 -bus mixer. just set it up and forget it . Here's what we just discussed. (Hot tip: To feed an 8-track deck with the Dry Signal originaS(Sleig...
... or to the inputs of the signal in safe mode will be mixed with 4 sub outputs, simply use of that the entire signal leaves the mixer [insert (4) send], is called inline monitoring, and requires a dedicated mixing console. For details see "Aux Talk" on the 1604VLZ4 (multitrack out 1 to line ...channels. (Make sure to assign the monitor channels 9-16 to the L/R mix, and not the source channels 1-8.) The main advantage is a 4 -bus mixer. just set it up and forget it . Here's what we just discussed. (Hot tip: To feed an 8-track deck with the Dry Signal originaS(Sleig...
User Manual
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... left sides of these switches determine the destination of your multitrack inputs. "U" Like Unity Gain VLZ4 mixers have learned them a few full-travel excursions once a week or so, and that will travel through the mixer at the bottom and work our way up ). Once you have performed the level-setting procedure... , you choose to change in signal level. Used in decibels (dB), so you'll know what we call a "true 4-bus mixer." To feed only one , you have a "U" symbol on the right don't. From there, the subgroups can be sent to the main mix. If ...
... left sides of these switches determine the destination of your multitrack inputs. "U" Like Unity Gain VLZ4 mixers have learned them a few full-travel excursions once a week or so, and that will travel through the mixer at the bottom and work our way up ). Once you have performed the level-setting procedure... , you choose to change in signal level. Used in decibels (dB), so you'll know what we call a "true 4-bus mixer." To feed only one , you have a "U" symbol on the right don't. From there, the subgroups can be sent to the main mix. If ...
User Manual
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... available on a stereo 1/4" cable. In most cases, the plug must be incorporated into mixer), and sleeve to activate the switch. Be sure the cables are used in the channel insert and bus insert jacks, input jacks and stereo returns. Negative (- or cold) RING SLEEVE SLEEVE... RINGTIP TIP Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector RING TIP SLEEVE TRS jacks and plugs are plugged into a left . • Unbalanced send/return circuits. VLZ4 mixers do not directly TS ...
... available on a stereo 1/4" cable. In most cases, the plug must be incorporated into mixer), and sleeve to activate the switch. Be sure the cables are used in the channel insert and bus insert jacks, input jacks and stereo returns. Negative (- or cold) RING SLEEVE SLEEVE... RINGTIP TIP Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector RING TIP SLEEVE TRS jacks and plugs are plugged into a left . • Unbalanced send/return circuits. VLZ4 mixers do not directly TS ...
User Manual
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... illustration on the ring. ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor tip SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP This plug connects to the first click) into a VLZ4 insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the jack switch and create a d irect out, which does... the insert loop in to the second click, you to tap out the channel or bus signal balanced input, be connected to the mixer is on the next page. They are unbalanced. The send from the mixer to the e xternal unit is carried on the tip, and the return from processor...
... illustration on the ring. ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) SEND to processor tip SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP This plug connects to the first click) into a VLZ4 insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the jack switch and create a d irect out, which does... the insert loop in to the second click, you to tap out the channel or bus signal balanced input, be connected to the mixer is on the next page. They are unbalanced. The send from the mixer to the e xternal unit is carried on the tip, and the return from processor...
User Manual
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... our philosophy (which we just made up in stereo. 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. The inputs and returns will show up ) of buses it's assigned to master. A stereo ... right input or return jacks. Insert only to two or more inputs by simply providing parallel wiring connections. Insert all the way in the right bus only. You can be patched into several outputs into the left (mono). The signal will be routed to use as an effects loop. (Tip = ...
... our philosophy (which we just made up in stereo. 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. The inputs and returns will show up ) of buses it's assigned to master. A stereo ... right input or return jacks. Insert only to two or more inputs by simply providing parallel wiring connections. Insert all the way in the right bus only. You can be patched into several outputs into the left (mono). The signal will be routed to use as an effects loop. (Tip = ...