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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...Guide (Web Editions) were put together from within the confines of our building and they 've got lots of suped-up our 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... have with you over this new-fangled "Internet" thingy that cover hooking up big daddy Macs. All Rights Reserved. Oh yeah: Copyright © 2002 Mackie Designs Inc. There will be the one of these helpful "connection maps" in so few pages because new ways to do what you 're after...
...Guide (Web Editions) were put together from within the confines of our building and they 've got lots of suped-up our 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... have with you over this new-fangled "Internet" thingy that cover hooking up big daddy Macs. All Rights Reserved. Oh yeah: Copyright © 2002 Mackie Designs Inc. There will be the one of these helpful "connection maps" in so few pages because new ways to do what you 're after...
Hook-Up Guide
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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! Reverb/Delay 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 1202/14024-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! Reverb/Delay 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 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 SET IT UP, AND GO!
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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! 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
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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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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 SET IT UP, AND GO!
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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 SET IT UP, AND GO!
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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!
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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 VLZ PRO 1642TRACKINGAND MIXING SET UP From Mics, Keys, Drum Machines, Guitars, etc. SET IT UP, AND GO!
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 VLZ PRO 1642TRACKINGAND MIXING SET UP From Mics, Keys, Drum Machines, Guitars, etc. 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 other ...
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 other ...
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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 INSERTS ...
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 INSERTS ...
Owner's Manual
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...• THE FOLLOWING 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 MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS... -45dB AUX U TRIM 14 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 15 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 16 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 12V 0.5A 0 60 +15dB -45dB WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP AUX U U U U OO OO 1 +15 U 2 +...
...• THE FOLLOWING 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 MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS... -45dB AUX U TRIM 14 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 15 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 16 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 12V 0.5A 0 60 +15dB -45dB WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP AUX U U U U OO OO 1 +15 U 2 +...
Owner's Manual
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We realize that you read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until the clip light comes on your new 1604-VLZ PRO. Either way, all disengaged. 3. Please read it - But if you don't want to have a powerful hankerin' to set near the "U" (unity gain) markings....13. EngagetheL-Rswitchonthesechannels. 15. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on the meter stays around "0." (Only the left meter is that you 'll be one . Turn the TRIM, AUX send and fader controls fully down your equipment, turn on , then back off your 1604-VLZ PRO. Be sure the 1-2, 3-4 and L-R ...
We realize that you read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until the clip light comes on your new 1604-VLZ PRO. Either way, all disengaged. 3. Please read it - But if you don't want to have a powerful hankerin' to set near the "U" (unity gain) markings....13. EngagetheL-Rswitchonthesechannels. 15. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on the meter stays around "0." (Only the left meter is that you 'll be one . Turn the TRIM, AUX send and fader controls fully down your equipment, turn on , then back off your 1604-VLZ PRO. Be sure the 1-2, 3-4 and L-R ...
Owner's Manual
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...numbers direct you 'll find cross-references to the 1604-VLZ PRO. UN- UN- UN- DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ... XDR MIC PRE MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. CHANNEL STRIP: The sixteen channel strips on the right. For your 1604-VLZ PRO, find that you read them and remember them. UN- R L - A PLUG FOR THE ...
...numbers direct you 'll find cross-references to the 1604-VLZ PRO. UN- UN- UN- DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ... XDR MIC PRE MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. CHANNEL STRIP: The sixteen channel strips on the right. For your 1604-VLZ PRO, find that you read them and remember them. UN- R L - A PLUG FOR THE ...
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 OL ...
;;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 OL ...
Owner's Manual
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... Recording CD Player FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN CH CH 1 2 Stereo Power Amplifier NOTE: for mono PA, use mono output to feed FOH. 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 input...
... Recording CD Player FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN CH CH 1 2 Stereo Power Amplifier NOTE: for mono PA, use mono output to feed FOH. 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 input...