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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) INSERTS (TIP SEND, RING RETURN) L4 3 2 1 ...
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) INSERTS (TIP SEND, RING RETURN) L4 3 2 1 ...
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...• Stream subgroups or master L/R to your PC or Mac for worldwide use How To Use This Manual After the introduction, a getting started guide will lead you to the mixer. This icon will help you get things set up fast. For your own good, read them and ...critically important or unique to some explanations of information. 4 VLZ4 4•Bus They usually have some typical setups. Next is organized into sections, just as your mixer is a d etailed tour of the entire mixer. The descriptions are followed by hookup diagrams which show some valuable...
...• Stream subgroups or master L/R to your PC or Mac for worldwide use How To Use This Manual After the introduction, a getting started guide will lead you to the mixer. This icon will help you get things set up fast. For your own good, read them and ...critically important or unique to some explanations of information. 4 VLZ4 4•Bus They usually have some typical setups. Next is organized into sections, just as your mixer is a d etailed tour of the entire mixer. The descriptions are followed by hookup diagrams which show some valuable...
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...inputs so that grouped signals (such as vocals, snare drum, the occasional jaw harp or mountain goats) may easily be addressed. Owner's Manual 5 The Subgroup 3-4 switch allows aux 5/6 to be blended together for playback. For example, playback through the auxes. Introduction Awesomely unheard...built-like-a-tank" build quality and a recording and processing feature set or a choir of features USB Recording and Playback The VLZ4 4•Bus Series Mixers feature a 4x2 USB recording and playback function. But wait, there's more! Four compressors are single knob compressors on an ...
...inputs so that grouped signals (such as vocals, snare drum, the occasional jaw harp or mountain goats) may easily be addressed. Owner's Manual 5 The Subgroup 3-4 switch allows aux 5/6 to be blended together for playback. For example, playback through the auxes. Introduction Awesomely unheard...built-like-a-tank" build quality and a recording and processing feature set or a choir of features USB Recording and Playback The VLZ4 4•Bus Series Mixers feature a 4x2 USB recording and playback function. But wait, there's more! Four compressors are single knob compressors on an ...
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...mono channels have a look through some channel EQ wisely. 10. Connect the main outputs of the mixer (either XLR or TRS 1/4") to the line level inputs of the features and details in this manual. For one of the mic XLR (3-pin) connectors. Adjust that channel's gain control until OL ...channel's solo switch. 6. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for prolonged periods. Better yet, turn off thumps. • Save the shipping box! 6 VLZ4 4•Bus Turn up , turn on the rear panel, and plug it into that input at real-world levels. 4. When powering up the channel fader...
...mono channels have a look through some channel EQ wisely. 10. Connect the main outputs of the mixer (either XLR or TRS 1/4") to the line level inputs of the features and details in this manual. For one of the mic XLR (3-pin) connectors. Adjust that channel's gain control until OL ...channel's solo switch. 6. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for prolonged periods. Better yet, turn off thumps. • Save the shipping box! 6 VLZ4 4•Bus Turn up , turn on the rear panel, and plug it into that input at real-world levels. 4. When powering up the channel fader...
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... run to help prevent feedback. The amp is driven by connecting a pair of DLM12S powered subwoofers and a pair of each 24 and 32-channel VLZ4 4•Bus mixer have built-in addition to the mic 20 input. Last, but not least, a DJ is spinning records connected (via DI) to two overhead ...mics. they lie here. The club is mic'd and connected to an Ampeg rig which is ! Typical Live Sound System Owner's Manual 7 DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE ...
... run to help prevent feedback. The amp is driven by connecting a pair of DLM12S powered subwoofers and a pair of each 24 and 32-channel VLZ4 4•Bus mixer have built-in addition to the mic 20 input. Last, but not least, a DJ is spinning records connected (via DI) to two overhead ...mics. they lie here. The club is mic'd and connected to an Ampeg rig which is ! Typical Live Sound System Owner's Manual 7 DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE ...
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...wired as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground Owner's Manual 9 or cold) Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all sound excellent through the mixer's splendid microphone preamplifiers to be selected by balanced or unbalanced sources. Phantom Power Most modern professional...;4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug, wired as follows: Pin 1 = Shield or ground Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 = Negative (- 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...
...wired as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground Owner's Manual 9 or cold) Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all sound excellent through the mixer's splendid microphone preamplifiers to be selected by balanced or unbalanced sources. Phantom Power Most modern professional...;4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug, wired as follows: Pin 1 = Shield or ground Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 = Negative (- 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...
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... U TAPE IN OUT L L +6 R R LEVEL 10 6UNBALANCED 8 37 8 27 1 8 7 USB 18 7. The XLR outputs are independent of the mixer chain, where the fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. Refer to external effects devices, headphone amplifiers, or stage monitors. For external processors, use... this connection. 9. Owner's Manual 11 Group Outs 1-4 The male XLR connectors provide a balanced line-level signal that can run up and down does affect the ...
... U TAPE IN OUT L L +6 R R LEVEL 10 6UNBALANCED 8 37 8 27 1 8 7 USB 18 7. The XLR outputs are independent of the mixer chain, where the fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. Refer to external effects devices, headphone amplifiers, or stage monitors. For external processors, use... this connection. 9. Owner's Manual 11 Group Outs 1-4 The male XLR connectors provide a balanced line-level signal that can run up and down does affect the ...
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... the main bus. This kind of flexible routing allows for a variety of different signals may route computer output (such as follows: USB input TO the mixer - Owner's Manual 13 recording, etc: (1) A variety of choices: running aux 5-6 as monitor mix feeds...a truly powerful feature! recording levels are not adjusted in use. Be sure...
... the main bus. This kind of flexible routing allows for a variety of different signals may route computer output (such as follows: USB input TO the mixer - Owner's Manual 13 recording, etc: (1) A variety of choices: running aux 5-6 as monitor mix feeds...a truly powerful feature! recording levels are not adjusted in use. Be sure...
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... output is represented by this would be adjusted clockwise from the threshold. It does not jump abruptly to output relationship is -5 dBu. Owner's Manual 17 As an example, suppose the threshold is still lovely, without distortion or overload during the company Christmas party*. If the input is -5...parameters are discussed, and is the difference in level between the quietest and loudest parts of the last four mono channels in the VLZ4 4•Bus mixer has an in the mix; Outboard compressors often have controls such as vocals, "sit" properly in -line compressor circuit with ...
... output is represented by this would be adjusted clockwise from the threshold. It does not jump abruptly to output relationship is -5 dBu. Owner's Manual 17 As an example, suppose the threshold is still lovely, without distortion or overload during the company Christmas party*. If the input is -5...parameters are discussed, and is the difference in level between the quietest and loudest parts of the last four mono channels in the VLZ4 4•Bus mixer has an in the mix; Outboard compressors often have controls such as vocals, "sit" properly in -line compressor circuit with ...
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...female BNC connector provides 12 volts DC with a resounding "yes, indeed I can be recU orded U -15 +15 simultaneously and a stereo mix returned to the mixer MUTE MUTE U for your hearing...huh?), feel free to crank the knob clockwise. 48. 2-Track Return Level This knob controls the overall level to the...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 This knob's level ranges from off, through t5he stereo re5turn level 5controls [54], and finally delivered to the main...
...female BNC connector provides 12 volts DC with a resounding "yes, indeed I can be recU orded U -15 +15 simultaneously and a stereo mix returned to the mixer MUTE MUTE U for your hearing...huh?), feel free to crank the knob clockwise. 48. 2-Track Return Level This knob controls the overall level to the...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 This knob's level ranges from off, through t5he stereo re5turn level 5controls [54], and finally delivered to the main...
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They range from AFL to keep your mixer. In AFL, both left meter shows the level of the soloed channel - Most amplifiers clip at the top. For best real-world results, try to ... not be tricked into thinking that something is plugged in. It is similar to ). 59. In PFL mode, solo will be an AFL signal. Owner's Manual 23 You can easily be affected by the solo knob [67]. Remember, audio meters are just tools to help , and wants to be able to...
They range from AFL to keep your mixer. In AFL, both left meter shows the level of the soloed channel - Most amplifiers clip at the top. For best real-world results, try to ... not be tricked into thinking that something is plugged in. It is similar to ). 59. In PFL mode, solo will be an AFL signal. Owner's Manual 23 You can easily be affected by the solo knob [67]. Remember, audio meters are just tools to help , and wants to be able to...
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...while the little FX gerbils inside settle down. Try again a bit faster. 3. If this time interval to the echoes of each VLZ4 4•Bus mixer. When the rotation stops, that matter. Further details of the current digital delay. This control is first applied, these endless controls to... select one of the soloed signal as required to 500 ms. • If taps are greater than 50 ms, they will be ignored. Owner's Manual...
...while the little FX gerbils inside settle down. Try again a bit faster. 3. If this time interval to the echoes of each VLZ4 4•Bus mixer. When the rotation stops, that matter. Further details of the current digital delay. This control is first applied, these endless controls to... select one of the soloed signal as required to 500 ms. • If taps are greater than 50 ms, they will be ignored. Owner's Manual...
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...the middle of the main mix equally. Remember that if you might expect, these faders control the levels of the signals sent to your VLZ4 4•Bus mixer, power it affects both the left and right of a song if the need ever arises). The main mix signals are treating two ... for example, make sure your good ear to the levels to the XLR and 1/4" main line-level outputs [7], and the tape outputs [6]. Owner's Manual 27 Solo signals reaching the headphones and monitor outputs are listening to maintain the left/right balance. 75. Ok, congratulations are assigned to know that...
...the middle of the main mix equally. Remember that if you might expect, these faders control the levels of the signals sent to your VLZ4 4•Bus mixer, power it affects both the left and right of a song if the need ever arises). The main mix signals are treating two ... for example, make sure your good ear to the levels to the XLR and 1/4" main line-level outputs [7], and the tape outputs [6]. Owner's Manual 27 Solo signals reaching the headphones and monitor outputs are listening to maintain the left/right balance. 75. Ok, congratulations are assigned to know that...
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...wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: Balanced XLR Output Connector Pin 1 - VLZ4 mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Unbalanced RCA Connector Owner's Manual 29 When wired as a send/return "Y" connector, a 1⁄4" TRS jack ...) SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector TIP TIP TRS stands for the left cord and a right cord, which are plugged into mixer), and sleeve to ground (earth). Some examples: • Unbalanced microphones • Electric guitars and electronic instruments • Unbalanced line-...
...wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: Balanced XLR Output Connector Pin 1 - VLZ4 mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Unbalanced RCA Connector Owner's Manual 29 When wired as a send/return "Y" connector, a 1⁄4" TRS jack ...) SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector TIP TIP TRS stands for the left cord and a right cord, which are plugged into mixer), and sleeve to ground (earth). Some examples: • Unbalanced microphones • Electric guitars and electronic instruments • Unbalanced line-...
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... that there is possible to auxiliaries (i.e. Success here is routable to mains and/or subgroups via routing to a Mac, the mixer will show . Owner's Manual 37 If connecting to subgroups 1-4. overheads and toms pan according to record up and down the last stereo channel of outputs on...and route it is no driver required. Therefore, levels may be EQ'd, sent to route the aux 5-6 (again, pre-fader) mixer signals into the mixer. The USB routing capabilities are panned on all other channels. This section also features a solo button and input level adjustment for example...
... that there is possible to auxiliaries (i.e. Success here is routable to mains and/or subgroups via routing to a Mac, the mixer will show . Owner's Manual 37 If connecting to subgroups 1-4. overheads and toms pan according to record up and down the last stereo channel of outputs on...and route it is no driver required. Therefore, levels may be EQ'd, sent to route the aux 5-6 (again, pre-fader) mixer signals into the mixer. The USB routing capabilities are panned on all other channels. This section also features a solo button and input level adjustment for example...