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... FUSE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. VLZ4 4•Bus 24-/32-Channel 4-Bus FX Mixer with USB OWNER'S MANUAL MONITOR SUBGROUP INSERTS 31/32 29/30 TIP SEND, RINGRETURN BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL INSERTS (TIP SEND, RING RETURN...
... FUSE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. VLZ4 4•Bus 24-/32-Channel 4-Bus FX Mixer with USB OWNER'S MANUAL MONITOR SUBGROUP INSERTS 31/32 29/30 TIP SEND, RINGRETURN BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL INSERTS (TIP SEND, RING RETURN...
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... 19 Appendix C: Technical Information 31 33. High Mid EQ Level 19 Limited Warranty 39 36. Sig LED 20 Part No. Watch our dang videos Owner's Manual 3 Based off of Effects Presets 38 35. Solo 20 Contents 3 42. Master Aux Sends 1-6 22 6. Master Aux Sends Solo 22 7. Main Inserts 11 55. Mono..., 246 Ways to Clean a Cat Box. Suck Knob 21 1. Assign 20 Features 4 43. USB Switch 20 Hookup Diagrams 7 2-Track, USB, Aux Masters And Meters 21 VLZ4 4•Bus Features 9 46. Gain Control 16 69. USB Out 22 5. Talkback Level 26 25.
... 19 Appendix C: Technical Information 31 33. High Mid EQ Level 19 Limited Warranty 39 36. Sig LED 20 Part No. Watch our dang videos Owner's Manual 3 Based off of Effects Presets 38 35. Solo 20 Contents 3 42. Master Aux Sends 1-6 22 6. Master Aux Sends Solo 22 7. Main Inserts 11 55. Mono..., 246 Ways to Clean a Cat Box. Suck Knob 21 1. Assign 20 Features 4 43. USB Switch 20 Hookup Diagrams 7 2-Track, USB, Aux Masters And Meters 21 VLZ4 4•Bus Features 9 46. Gain Control 16 69. USB Out 22 5. Talkback Level 26 25.
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... of the entire mixer. For your own good, read them and remember them. Next is a d etailed tour of information. 4 VLZ4 4•Bus These are divided into sections, just as your mixer is critically important or unique to the mixer. This icon will ... High-visibility, high-contrast controls deliver convenient "at-a-glance" visual feedback • Universal power supply for worldwide use How To Use This Manual After the introduction, a getting started guide will help you 'll find illustrations with each channel • Four subgroups featuring dedicated inline compressors ...
... of the entire mixer. For your own good, read them and remember them. Next is a d etailed tour of information. 4 VLZ4 4•Bus These are divided into sections, just as your mixer is critically important or unique to the mixer. This icon will ... High-visibility, high-contrast controls deliver convenient "at-a-glance" visual feedback • Universal power supply for worldwide use How To Use This Manual After the introduction, a getting started guide will help you 'll find illustrations with each channel • Four subgroups featuring dedicated inline compressors ...
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...the most critical signals (such as "the warbler" or the "insanity delay", but rather a suite of a finger. Bottom line? Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Awesomely unheard of the mix. There are single knob compressors on How The West Was Won. This is routing the stereo USB return...-a-tank" build quality and a recording and processing feature set that grouped signals (such as effects. You have an awesome mixer with VLZ4 sound quality, "built-like Bonham on each of the four subgroups so that is an extremely convenient function for convenient stereo mixes of...
...the most critical signals (such as "the warbler" or the "insanity delay", but rather a suite of a finger. Bottom line? Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Awesomely unheard of the mix. There are single knob compressors on How The West Was Won. This is routing the stereo USB return...-a-tank" build quality and a recording and processing feature set that grouped signals (such as effects. You have an awesome mixer with VLZ4 sound quality, "built-like Bonham on each of the four subgroups so that is an extremely convenient function for convenient stereo mixes of...
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..."U" mark. 8. Connections 1. All mono channels have a look through some channel EQ wisely. 10. Slowly turn up , turn down all buttons are in this manual. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for prolonged periods. The mixer can be really keen to a line input jack using a TS or a TRS ...) to try out the mixer. Setup Use the mixer in your hearing. • Always turn off thumps. • Save the shipping box! 6 VLZ4 4•Bus If your amplifier (with speakers already attached) or to 240 VAC. 3. Things to Remember • Never listen to the line level inputs...
..."U" mark. 8. Connections 1. All mono channels have a look through some channel EQ wisely. 10. Slowly turn up , turn down all buttons are in this manual. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for prolonged periods. The mixer can be really keen to a line input jack using a TS or a TRS ...) to try out the mixer. Setup Use the mixer in your hearing. • Always turn off thumps. • Save the shipping box! 6 VLZ4 4•Bus If your amplifier (with speakers already attached) or to 240 VAC. 3. Things to Remember • Never listen to the line level inputs...
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... guitar amp. The sound guy (or gal) may be recorded. Graphic EQs are used as stage monitors for the band; Typical Live Sound System Owner's Manual 7 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Laptop Computer with phono-level output Francis on bass 0dB -15dB gain hi lo ultra hi / lo bass 234 1 5 ks... an Ampeg rig which is connected (via a d.2 Pro DJ mixer) to the monitor L/R outputs. The last four mono channels of each 24 and 32-channel VLZ4 4•Bus mixer have built-in addition to mic inputs 1-7. These can enter as well.
... guitar amp. The sound guy (or gal) may be recorded. Graphic EQs are used as stage monitors for the band; Typical Live Sound System Owner's Manual 7 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Laptop Computer with phono-level output Francis on bass 0dB -15dB gain hi lo ultra hi / lo bass 234 1 5 ks... an Ampeg rig which is connected (via a d.2 Pro DJ mixer) to the monitor L/R outputs. The last four mono channels of each 24 and 32-channel VLZ4 4•Bus mixer have built-in addition to mic inputs 1-7. These can enter as well.
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... Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Ring = Negative (- To connect balanced lines to become line-level signals. Mic Ins This is safe to these inputs. VLZ4 4•Bus Features 17 MONITOR MONO 16 MONITOR L4 15R 4 SUBGROUP INSERTS TIP SEND, RINGRETURN 3 2 1 12 SUBGROUP OUTS BAL / UNBAL 3 2 1... use a 1⁄4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug, wired as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground Owner's Manual 9 Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic input jacks if phantom power is equipped with phantom power on the mixer's phantom [21] switch. ...
... Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Ring = Negative (- To connect balanced lines to become line-level signals. Mic Ins This is safe to these inputs. VLZ4 4•Bus Features 17 MONITOR MONO 16 MONITOR L4 15R 4 SUBGROUP INSERTS TIP SEND, RINGRETURN 3 2 1 12 SUBGROUP OUTS BAL / UNBAL 3 2 1... use a 1⁄4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug, wired as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground Owner's Manual 9 Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic input jacks if phantom power is equipped with phantom power on the mixer's phantom [21] switch. ...
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... main mix fader [75], so turning the main mix fader up , you to send balanced or unbalanced line-level outputs to big hairy drummers. Owner's Manual 11 Main Inserts These 1/4" TRS jacks are 6 dB hotter than that appears at the mono out. You may either be to external effects devices, headphone...
... main mix fader [75], so turning the main mix fader up , you to send balanced or unbalanced line-level outputs to big hairy drummers. Owner's Manual 11 Main Inserts These 1/4" TRS jacks are 6 dB hotter than that appears at the mono out. You may either be to external effects devices, headphone...
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... retained in the default position (up or down the last stereo channel of the recording versus the live show do not affect recorded levels. Owner's Manual 13 USB output FROM the mixer - The USB tap points for example) may route computer output (such as an iPod®) or the USB signal...
... retained in the default position (up or down the last stereo channel of the recording versus the live show do not affect recorded levels. Owner's Manual 13 USB output FROM the mixer - The USB tap points for example) may route computer output (such as an iPod®) or the USB signal...
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VLZ4 4•Bus Features Front Panel - Channel Strip 4 GAIN 30 U 20 15 GAIN 30 U 23 40 20 16 GAIN 30 U 40 20 17 GAIN 30 U 40 ... L R 60 60 40 40 40 50 50 50 60 60 60 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO Owner's Manual 15
VLZ4 4•Bus Features Front Panel - Channel Strip 4 GAIN 30 U 20 15 GAIN 30 U 23 40 20 16 GAIN 30 U 40 20 17 GAIN 30 U 40 ... L R 60 60 40 40 40 50 50 50 60 60 60 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO Owner's Manual 15
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...than 0 dBu. This compresses the output signal, so there is more constant volume level for compression of the last four mono channels in the VLZ4 4•Bus mixer has an in when the input exceeds the threshold, and how quickly it is , input = output. For example an... performance. These last two affect how quickly the compressor kicks in -line compressor circuit with higher thresholds before compression begins. The other channels. Finally! Owner's Manual 17 it becomes compressed at a ratio of 0 dBu. OUTPUT SIGNAL STRENGTH dBu +20 +15 +10 COMP OFF MAX COMP OFF MAX +5 +0 -5 -...
...than 0 dBu. This compresses the output signal, so there is more constant volume level for compression of the last four mono channels in the VLZ4 4•Bus mixer has an in when the input exceeds the threshold, and how quickly it is , input = output. For example an... performance. These last two affect how quickly the compressor kicks in -line compressor circuit with higher thresholds before compression begins. The other channels. Finally! Owner's Manual 17 it becomes compressed at a ratio of 0 dBu. OUTPUT SIGNAL STRENGTH dBu +20 +15 +10 COMP OFF MAX COMP OFF MAX +5 +0 -5 -...
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... into oblivion. Th-i15s U +15 -15 +15 U TAP DELAY MI8D0 Hz. If you can see if the of boost Lor cuR t atht e2.d5ektMeH1UnTz5tE,. Owner's Manual 19 Freq (Mono Channels Only) +15 +15 +15 +15 The mPoREno channels ePRmE ploy +15 PRE U U U a semi-parametric mid-sweep +10 F5X1EQ. Mute FREQ 10kHz2k20kHz...
... into oblivion. Th-i15s U +15 -15 +15 U TAP DELAY MI8D0 Hz. If you can see if the of boost Lor cuR t atht e2.d5ektMeH1UnTz5tE,. Owner's Manual 19 Freq (Mono Channels Only) +15 +15 +15 +15 The mPoREno channels ePRmE ploy +15 PRE U U U a semi-parametric mid-sweep +10 F5X1EQ. Mute FREQ 10kHz2k20kHz...
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...) or USB (switch engaged). 0 3-4 30 30 30 30 30 0 40 40 0 50 50 0 L R 60 60 40 40 40 50 50 50 60 60 60 Owner's Manual 21 OO OO OO OO OO If they follow instructions, buy you get to determine the 'Suck Factor Percentage' (SFP) of this5external pr5ocessor are5fed U bUack...
...) or USB (switch engaged). 0 3-4 30 30 30 30 30 0 40 40 0 50 50 0 L R 60 60 40 40 40 50 50 50 60 60 60 Owner's Manual 21 OO OO OO OO OO If they follow instructions, buy you get to determine the 'Suck Factor Percentage' (SFP) of this5external pr5ocessor are5fed U bUack...
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... Levels" on what you always want to channel inputs and provides a mixdown solution that have their faders turned down , you are dependent on page 6). Owner's Manual 23 When a channel is plugged in AFL mode, meaning After-Fader Listen. In AFL, both left meter's 0 dB LED is labeled "level set way below...
... Levels" on what you always want to channel inputs and provides a mixdown solution that have their faders turned down , you are dependent on page 6). Owner's Manual 23 When a channel is plugged in AFL mode, meaning After-Fader Listen. In AFL, both left meter's 0 dB LED is labeled "level set way below...
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... of each VLZ4 4•Bus mixer. Further details of , and prior to the main mix, monitor mix and last two stereo channels. 67. Use the knob to select a preset from 17 to the echoes of the 24 preset effects. Try again a bit faster. 3. If this time interval to 24. 2. Owner's Manual 25...
... of each VLZ4 4•Bus mixer. Further details of , and prior to the main mix, monitor mix and last two stereo channels. 67. Use the knob to select a preset from 17 to the echoes of the 24 preset effects. Try again a bit faster. 3. If this time interval to 24. 2. Owner's Manual 25...
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... unlike using one and pat yourself on , and start twiddlin' some knobs! Remember that what you are listening to check against overloading, and your VLZ4 4•Bus mixer, power it here! From here on the meters to in the headphones is happy. Time to plug in the middle of additional... [69] and monitor level [68] first, as it affects both group faders "ride" together to know that both the left /right balance. 75. Owner's Manual 27 Groups 3 and 4 function similarly. This is stereo, as soloed channels may be needed, but once again, it's nice to maintain the left and right...
... unlike using one and pat yourself on , and start twiddlin' some knobs! Remember that what you are listening to check against overloading, and your VLZ4 4•Bus mixer, power it here! From here on the meters to in the headphones is happy. Time to plug in the middle of additional... [69] and monitor level [68] first, as it affects both group faders "ride" together to know that both the left /right balance. 75. Owner's Manual 27 Groups 3 and 4 function similarly. This is stereo, as soloed channels may be needed, but once again, it's nice to maintain the left and right...
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...Positive (+ or hot) • Stereo Headphones, and rarely, stereo microphones and stereo line connections. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Unbalanced RCA Connector Owner's Manual 29 Be sure the cables are plugged into the two mic preamps. Shield (Ground) Pin 2 - Negative (- They must be separated into mixer.../return "Y" connector, a 1⁄4" TRS jack or plug is connected to the audio signal and the sleeve to the channel input jacks. VLZ4 mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. Positive (+ or hot) SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector TIP TIP...
...Positive (+ or hot) • Stereo Headphones, and rarely, stereo microphones and stereo line connections. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Unbalanced RCA Connector Owner's Manual 29 Be sure the cables are plugged into the two mic preamps. Shield (Ground) Pin 2 - Negative (- They must be separated into mixer.../return "Y" connector, a 1⁄4" TRS jack or plug is connected to the audio signal and the sleeve to the channel input jacks. VLZ4 mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. Positive (+ or hot) SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector TIP TIP...
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... gain, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to Main Mix, odd channels panned left, even channels panned right.) Main Mix fader unity, channel faders down: 2404: -87.0 dBu (-91.0 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu) 3204: -84.5 dBu (-88.5 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix fader... unity, channel faders @ unity: 2404: -81.5 dBu 3204: -80.0 dBu 4-Band Equalization (stereo channels) Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Low-Mid: ±15 dB @ 400 Hz High-Mid: ...
... gain, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to Main Mix, odd channels panned left, even channels panned right.) Main Mix fader unity, channel faders down: 2404: -87.0 dBu (-91.0 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu) 3204: -84.5 dBu (-88.5 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix fader... unity, channel faders @ unity: 2404: -81.5 dBu 3204: -80.0 dBu 4-Band Equalization (stereo channels) Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Low-Mid: ±15 dB @ 400 Hz High-Mid: ...
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... 60 AUX 1-4 MAIN MAIN MIX dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO Owner's Manual 35
... 60 AUX 1-4 MAIN MAIN MIX dB 10 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO Owner's Manual 35
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... finally, it is that the latest device drivers are adjusted on the channels. To use . If connecting to "R"). Any adjustments made during the show . Owner's Manual 37 This stereo signal may be recorded via the USB output section, depending on the mixer. recording, etc: (1) A variety of different signals may route computer...
... finally, it is that the latest device drivers are adjusted on the channels. To use . If connecting to "R"). Any adjustments made during the show . Owner's Manual 37 This stereo signal may be recorded via the USB output section, depending on the mixer. recording, etc: (1) A variety of different signals may route computer...