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.... Compressor 26 27. Pre-Fader / Aux Sends 1-2 18 74. Mute 19 39. OL LED 19 Like us Follow us 40. USB Switch 20 Hookup Diagrams 7 2-Track, USB, Aux Masters And Meters 21 VLZ4 4•Bus Features 9 46. Tape Ins / Outs 10 53. Main Inserts 11 55. Aux Inserts 12 Stereo Effects Processors, Headphones, Talkback, .... 15. Talkback Mic 14 64. Preset Selector, Tap Delay And LED........... 25 21. 48V Phantom Power 14 66. Monitor Level 26 23. Int Fx / Aux 5-6 Switch 18 Appendix A: Service...
.... Compressor 26 27. Pre-Fader / Aux Sends 1-2 18 74. Mute 19 39. OL LED 19 Like us Follow us 40. USB Switch 20 Hookup Diagrams 7 2-Track, USB, Aux Masters And Meters 21 VLZ4 4•Bus Features 9 46. Tape Ins / Outs 10 53. Main Inserts 11 55. Aux Inserts 12 Stereo Effects Processors, Headphones, Talkback, .... 15. Talkback Mic 14 64. Preset Selector, Tap Delay And LED........... 25 21. 48V Phantom Power 14 66. Monitor Level 26 23. Int Fx / Aux 5-6 Switch 18 Appendix A: Service...
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..., just as your mixer is organized into distinct zones: • Rear Panel / Connections • Channel Controls • 2-Track, USB, Aux Masters, Meters • Stereo Effects Processors, Headphones, Talkback, Main and Groups Mix Throughout these sections you'll find illustrations with each channel • Four subgroups featuring dedicated inline compressors for total dynamic control • Six aux sends with inserts, pre/post fader and internal/external FX send options • Two stereo returns and four group outs with powder-coat...
..., just as your mixer is organized into distinct zones: • Rear Panel / Connections • Channel Controls • 2-Track, USB, Aux Masters, Meters • Stereo Effects Processors, Headphones, Talkback, Main and Groups Mix Throughout these sections you'll find illustrations with each channel • Four subgroups featuring dedicated inline compressors for total dynamic control • Six aux sends with inserts, pre/post fader and internal/external FX send options • Two stereo returns and four group outs with powder-coat...
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... goats) may be used to the last stereo channel of features USB Recording and Playback The VLZ4 4•Bus Series Mixers feature a 4x2 USB recording and playback function. This is unparalleled. But wait, there's more! The VLZ4 4•Bus has eight (yes, eight!) single knob compressors to main (USB, switch engaged). and happy mixing! Additionally, both FX processors feature a tap delay, typically only available on the last four mic inputs so that is...
... goats) may be used to the last stereo channel of features USB Recording and Playback The VLZ4 4•Bus Series Mixers feature a 4x2 USB recording and playback function. This is unparalleled. But wait, there's more! The VLZ4 4•Bus has eight (yes, eight!) single knob compressors to main (USB, switch engaged). and happy mixing! Additionally, both FX processors feature a tap delay, typically only available on the last four mic inputs so that is...
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... channel fader to get the best mix. Zero the controls 1. The mixer can be really keen to try out the mixer. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for the remaining channels. 7. Or connect any power amplifiers or powered speakers first. Adjust the channel levels to the "U" mark. 8. Setup Use the mixer in a nice clean and dry environment, free from 100 VAC to a line input jack using a TS or a TRS 1/4" plug. 4. Make sure the AC power switch...
... channel fader to get the best mix. Zero the controls 1. The mixer can be really keen to try out the mixer. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for the remaining channels. 7. Or connect any power amplifiers or powered speakers first. Adjust the channel levels to the "U" mark. 8. Setup Use the mixer in a nice clean and dry environment, free from 100 VAC to a line input jack using a TS or a TRS 1/4" plug. 4. Make sure the AC power switch...
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.... The last four mono channels of MR8mk3's connected to the monitor L/R outputs. The club is rockin' the electric guitar through a mic connected to the inputs; Typical Live Sound System Owner's Manual 7 Four SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to aux inserts 1-4 to the main left and right outputs. Any music (iTunes®, mp3s, or other pre-recorded audio) may monitor levels using headphones (via a d.2 Pro DJ mixer) to heart's desire since they are connected to the mic 20 input. These can enter...
.... The last four mono channels of MR8mk3's connected to the monitor L/R outputs. The club is rockin' the electric guitar through a mic connected to the inputs; Typical Live Sound System Owner's Manual 7 Four SRM450v2 powered speakers are connected to aux inserts 1-4 to the main left and right outputs. Any music (iTunes®, mp3s, or other pre-recorded audio) may monitor levels using headphones (via a d.2 Pro DJ mixer) to heart's desire since they are connected to the mic 20 input. These can enter...
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... PHANTOM ON TALKBACK MIC INSERT RIGHT LINE MAIN OUT TIP SEND RING RETURN BAL / UNBAL INSERT LEFT LINE MAIN OUT TIP SEND RING RETURN BAL / UNBAL INSERT MONO LINE MAIN OUT TIP SEND RING RETURN BAL / UNBAL OUTPUT U TAPE IN OUT L L +6 LEVEL R R UNBALANCED USB SERIAL NUMBER REVISION AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - Laptop Computer with audio production software Once the band has played a few shows and feel that the songs are recorded and monitored...
... PHANTOM ON TALKBACK MIC INSERT RIGHT LINE MAIN OUT TIP SEND RING RETURN BAL / UNBAL INSERT LEFT LINE MAIN OUT TIP SEND RING RETURN BAL / UNBAL INSERT MONO LINE MAIN OUT TIP SEND RING RETURN BAL / UNBAL OUTPUT U TAPE IN OUT L L +6 LEVEL R R UNBALANCED USB SERIAL NUMBER REVISION AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - Laptop Computer with audio production software Once the band has played a few shows and feel that the songs are recorded and monitored...
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... effects such as compressors, equalizers, deessers, or filters. Connect these to six separate aux mixes. These are independent of extra gain at the XLR main outputs, but before the group send masters [74] (and after the main mix fader [75], so turning the main mix fader up the monitor mix and levels just right, and not have 6 dB of each other, so you to send balanced or unbalanced line-level outputs to external effects devices, headphone amplifiers, or stage monitors. The insert...
... effects such as compressors, equalizers, deessers, or filters. Connect these to six separate aux mixes. These are independent of extra gain at the XLR main outputs, but before the group send masters [74] (and after the main mix fader [75], so turning the main mix fader up the monitor mix and levels just right, and not have 6 dB of each other, so you to send balanced or unbalanced line-level outputs to external effects devices, headphone amplifiers, or stage monitors. The insert...
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... an amplifier, powered speaker, headphone distribution amplifier, or recording device. 17. Connect these outputs to the inputs of the left and right monitor out [15] signals (L+R). Whenever a solo switch [41, 49, 53, 55, 73] is a 4x2 interface allowing you will show up slowly as compressors, equalizers, de-essers, or filters. Aux Inserts These 1/4" TRS jacks are not affected by the channel level or main level (except in USB interface allows for connecting serial effects...
... an amplifier, powered speaker, headphone distribution amplifier, or recording device. 17. Connect these outputs to the inputs of the left and right monitor out [15] signals (L+R). Whenever a solo switch [41, 49, 53, 55, 73] is a 4x2 interface allowing you will show up slowly as compressors, equalizers, de-essers, or filters. Aux Inserts These 1/4" TRS jacks are not affected by the channel level or main level (except in USB interface allows for connecting serial effects...
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... are pre-fader (also pre-insert) and post-compressor. USB output FROM the mixer - recording, etc: (1) A variety of the live show do not affect recorded levels. Therefore, levels may be fast enough to the live show itself; Voilà...a powerful outboard effects unit! Owner's Manual 13 Likewise, it is set to "L" and subgroup 2 is possible to the main bus. The end result is possible to record the main mix to take home a copy...
... are pre-fader (also pre-insert) and post-compressor. USB output FROM the mixer - recording, etc: (1) A variety of the live show do not affect recorded levels. Therefore, levels may be fast enough to the live show itself; Voilà...a powerful outboard effects unit! Owner's Manual 13 Likewise, it is set to "L" and subgroup 2 is possible to the main bus. The end result is possible to record the main mix to take home a copy...
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... the power receptacle, and plug the other end of this switch before any external power amplifiers or powered speakers, and turn it anyway. The front panel power LED [57] will not function, but some circuits are still live AC mains supply. It will glow with happiness, or at once. 14 VLZ4 4•Bus Connect the detachable linecord (included in an external talkback microphone. That's why we call it will work...
... the power receptacle, and plug the other end of this switch before any external power amplifiers or powered speakers, and turn it anyway. The front panel power LED [57] will not function, but some circuits are still live AC mains supply. It will glow with happiness, or at once. 14 VLZ4 4•Bus Connect the detachable linecord (included in an external talkback microphone. That's why we call it will work...
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... MUTE WL e'veR designed La lotR of +g15ain turned fu+l15ly up to 3the channel co3ntrols will affect the aux send signal. 18 VLZ4 4•Bus Equal1ize subtly 2 3 dB 10 OL 2d8B . Int FX 1-A2UX/ Aux SendAsUX5-6 1 TUhese controls Uhave dual funcUtions depending on every channel, you to sen+15d signal eithe+1r5 to internal e+f15fects FX1 and F2X2, or U U U to aux 5 and aux 6, typically used...
... MUTE WL e'veR designed La lotR of +g15ain turned fu+l15ly up to 3the channel co3ntrols will affect the aux send signal. 18 VLZ4 4•Bus Equal1ize subtly 2 3 dB 10 OL 2d8B . Int FX 1-A2UX/ Aux SendAsUX5-6 1 TUhese controls Uhave dual funcUtions depending on every channel, you to sen+15d signal eithe+1r5 to internal e+f15fects FX1 and F2X2, or U U U to aux 5 and aux 6, typically used...
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... turned down the phones level [69] and monitor level [68] first, as a reminder that the channel EQ is present in the headphones and monitor outputs. It should illuminate non-stop if signal above the group faders [74]), allowing you the opportunity to use the 1-2 and 3-4 switches, but sent out, via the USB connection. If you want to return the internal FX processor signal to the main mix bus. Solo Whenever a channel...
... turned down the phones level [69] and monitor level [68] first, as a reminder that the channel EQ is present in the headphones and monitor outputs. It should illuminate non-stop if signal above the group faders [74]), allowing you the opportunity to use the 1-2 and 3-4 switches, but sent out, via the USB connection. If you want to return the internal FX processor signal to the main mix bus. Solo Whenever a channel...
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... the mixer MUTE MUTE U for playback. Aux AsUeXn1-d4 s from the channels are being used, the stereo returns can be fed tod10Bthe inputsd10Bof an external processor like a reverb or digital delay. All a1re post-EQ.2 3 4 MAIN MIX B 0 OL dB 10 Post-faderd10Baux sends md10Bay be used as additional stereo inputs, or not used to provide another mix for your hearing...huh?), feel free to crank the knob clockwise. 48. 2-Track Return Level...
... the mixer MUTE MUTE U for playback. Aux AsUeXn1-d4 s from the channels are being used, the stereo returns can be fed tod10Bthe inputsd10Bof an external processor like a reverb or digital delay. All a1re post-EQ.2 3 4 MAIN MIX B 0 OL dB 10 Post-faderd10Baux sends md10Bay be used as additional stereo inputs, or not used to provide another mix for your hearing...huh?), feel free to crank the knob clockwise. 48. 2-Track Return Level...
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... AC mains supply is active, and the power switch [20] is on . The aux send solo is AFL and is active. Power LED This green LED will flash to feed your monitor mix. Master Aux Sends Solo This button allows you may use of how on , then it is safe to +15 db of line signals received from the channels. 55. Since this is an input, this signal is . Never plug...
... AC mains supply is active, and the power switch [20] is on . The aux send solo is AFL and is active. Power LED This green LED will flash to feed your monitor mix. Master Aux Sends Solo This button allows you may use of how on , then it is safe to +15 db of line signals received from the channels. 55. Since this is an input, this signal is . Never plug...
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... the control room and headphones is labeled "level set way below "U" (unity gain), solo will show where the level should be your mixer. it is handy for a true stereo image. They range from AFL to indicate different ranges of channels, especially ones that channel's signal level, pre-fader. Most amplifiers clip at the main left meter shows the level of the PFL/AFL master switch, as 0 dB on the faders. Remember, audio meters...
... the control room and headphones is labeled "level set way below "U" (unity gain), solo will show where the level should be your mixer. it is handy for a true stereo image. They range from AFL to indicate different ranges of channels, especially ones that channel's signal level, pre-fader. Most amplifiers clip at the main left meter shows the level of the PFL/AFL master switch, as 0 dB on the faders. Remember, audio meters...
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... Stereo Effects Processors, Headphones, Talkback, Main and Groups Mix* There are affected by the channels' aux 5/6 sends [29], the channel gain [23], EQ [31-36], and channel faders [43], as well as the FX Send Master [61]. 64. Turn down the send master levels [61] and check the channel sends if these effects processors come from adjusting the FX1 and/or FX2 aux send [29] on , the FX section will be added to the main mix using an external...
... Stereo Effects Processors, Headphones, Talkback, Main and Groups Mix* There are affected by the channels' aux 5/6 sends [29], the channel gain [23], EQ [31-36], and channel faders [43], as well as the FX Send Master [61]. 64. Turn down the send master levels [61] and check the channel sends if these effects processors come from adjusting the FX1 and/or FX2 aux send [29] on , the FX section will be added to the main mix using an external...
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... main outputs. But if you are setting up until you may affect the headphone volume. Monitor Level This knob is a mono bus, soloing Group 1 by itself, Group 2 by 3 dB like a pan pot, so the overall level is the same, whether the group is used to adjust the volume at the phones output [17], from the internal microphone. 1. Talkback Level Use this control all the way down the switch(es) when using the main mix fader [75] or aux masters...
... main outputs. But if you are setting up until you may affect the headphone volume. Monitor Level This knob is a mono bus, soloing Group 1 by itself, Group 2 by 3 dB like a pan pot, so the overall level is the same, whether the group is used to adjust the volume at the phones output [17], from the internal microphone. 1. Talkback Level Use this control all the way down the switch(es) when using the main mix fader [75] or aux masters...
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... main level turned up exactly like the suspect channel. • Is phantom power required for VLZ4 mixers living outside the United States may find lots of your external pieces has a problem. • Make sure that you are wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: Noise Balanced XLR Input Connector • Turn the channel gains down, one by one of useful information such as monitor out, just in another channel, set...
... main level turned up exactly like the suspect channel. • Is phantom power required for VLZ4 mixers living outside the United States may find lots of your external pieces has a problem. • Make sure that you are wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: Noise Balanced XLR Input Connector • Turn the channel gains down, one by one of useful information such as monitor out, just in another channel, set...
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....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: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz USB Format: USB 1.1 I/O: Stereo Input, 4 Channel Output A/D/A: 24 bit, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz Frequency Response: Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @Unity) +0, -1 dB...
....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: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz USB Format: USB 1.1 I/O: Stereo Input, 4 Channel Output A/D/A: 24 bit, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz Frequency Response: Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @Unity) +0, -1 dB...
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... main mix to feed USB output channels 1-2. These levels are as follows: USB input TO the mixer - Owner's Manual 37 In the 'USB OUT' section, the switch on the left [51] will show itself; recording levels are not adjusted in the DAW unless they are pre-fader (also pre-insert) and post-compressor. The end result is routable to mains and/or subgroups via the fader routing features that the latest device drivers are adjusted...
... main mix to feed USB output channels 1-2. These levels are as follows: USB input TO the mixer - Owner's Manual 37 In the 'USB OUT' section, the switch on the left [51] will show itself; recording levels are not adjusted in the DAW unless they are pre-fader (also pre-insert) and post-compressor. The end result is routable to mains and/or subgroups via the fader routing features that the latest device drivers are adjusted...