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... the cables 'n' plugs that keeps their spirits alive.) Call Mackie Tech Support toll-free (in the U.S.) at their knowledge with some ideas on a number 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...
... the cables 'n' plugs that keeps their spirits alive.) Call Mackie Tech Support toll-free (in the U.S.) at their knowledge with some ideas on a number 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...
Hook-Up Guide
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... SET IT UP, AND GO! Its tip and ring are tapping from effects) You may notice these effects unit hookups (Figure A) throughout this applications guide. Insert only to master. A VISUAL GUIDE COMMON PRO AUDIO PLUGS AND CONNECTORS KNOW YOUR PLUGS TS Plug (mono) Balanced XLR ...Standard mono/unbalanced phone plug used for most Mackie mixers. RCA/Phono Plug Tape deck ...
... SET IT UP, AND GO! Its tip and ring are tapping from effects) You may notice these effects unit hookups (Figure A) throughout this applications guide. Insert only to master. A VISUAL GUIDE COMMON PRO AUDIO PLUGS AND CONNECTORS KNOW YOUR PLUGS TS Plug (mono) Balanced XLR ...Standard mono/unbalanced phone plug used for most Mackie mixers. RCA/Phono Plug Tape deck ...
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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 DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL Compressors Keyboard Mono EQs, M•1400i Amps, and (C300) Passive Stage Monitors MONO L R L R MAIN ...
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 DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL Compressors Keyboard Mono EQs, M•1400i Amps, and (C300) Passive Stage Monitors MONO L R L R MAIN ...
Owner's Manual
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... COPYRIGHT ©1998 • 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 TRIM U M-1IC0dGBAVIN ... OO OO 1 +15 U 2 +15 PRE U OO OO 1 +10 U 2 +10 AUX SEND OO OO 1 +20 U 2 +20 U OO OO 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS 2 TO AUX SEND 2 +15 ASSIGN OPTIONS 3 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 51 3 OO...
... COPYRIGHT ©1998 • 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 TRIM U M-1IC0dGBAVIN ... OO OO 1 +15 U 2 +15 PRE U OO OO 1 +10 U 2 +10 AUX SEND OO OO 1 +20 U 2 +20 U OO OO 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS 2 TO AUX SEND 2 +15 ASSIGN OPTIONS 3 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 51 3 OO...
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... 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP U U U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +10 U 1 +20 U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS OO OO OO OO... U U 5 5 10 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 60 60 OO OO 4 More resources on our website @ www.mackie.com THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness For The Neophyte The "Glossary of the down as your mixer is mentioned, it , and find ...
... 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP U U U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +15 U 1 +10 U 1 +20 U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS OO OO OO OO... U U 5 5 10 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 60 60 OO OO 4 More resources on our website @ www.mackie.com THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness For The Neophyte The "Glossary of the down as your mixer is mentioned, it , and find ...
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... CHANNEL .... 10 MIC INPUTS 10 PHANTOM POWER 10 LINE INPUTS 11 TRIM 11 INSERT 11 DIRECT OUT 11 SPLIT MONITORING 12 AUX SEND OUTPUTS 12 EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL 13 AUX RETURN INPUTS 13 SUB OUTS 13 C-R OUTS (CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS) .... 14 PHONES OUTPUT 14 TAPE OUTPUT 14 TAPE...25 AUX SEND (MASTER 25 AUX SENDS SOLO 26 AUX RETURNS (LEVEL 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 ...
... CHANNEL .... 10 MIC INPUTS 10 PHANTOM POWER 10 LINE INPUTS 11 TRIM 11 INSERT 11 DIRECT OUT 11 SPLIT MONITORING 12 AUX SEND OUTPUTS 12 EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL 13 AUX RETURN INPUTS 13 SUB OUTS 13 C-R OUTS (CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS) .... 14 PHONES OUTPUT 14 TAPE OUTPUT 14 TAPE...25 AUX SEND (MASTER 25 AUX SENDS SOLO 26 AUX RETURNS (LEVEL 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 ...
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... 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 PWR ON OFF Cassette or DAT CH 1 Stereo EQ w/Compressor out in out in Keyboard, or other line-level input Drum Machine Bass Preamp Guitar Effects...
... 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 PWR ON OFF Cassette or DAT CH 1 Stereo EQ w/Compressor out in out in Keyboard, or other line-level input Drum Machine Bass Preamp Guitar Effects...
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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 in out in / stereo out Reverb Mono EQ Mono EQ Stage Monitor Stage Monitor Stereo Compressor Stereo Compressor Drum Machine Guitar Effects 1 234 RL L L RL RL 16...
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 in out in / stereo out Reverb Mono EQ Mono EQ Stage Monitor Stage Monitor Stereo Compressor Stereo Compressor Drum Machine Guitar Effects 1 234 RL L L RL RL 16...
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...the other interface goblins? "Phantom" owes its name to an ability to be "unseen" by the PHANTOM switch on the New Improved 1604-VLZ PRO has the legendary Mackie mic/line input circuit. Always be . A few of the features described in this : SHIELD 2 HOT Concerned about levels, balancing, ...instruments and effects, and the ultimate destination for most are out back on the "pod." That was fine for your own, connect them , without overloading. MIC INPUTS We use phantom-powered, balanced microphone inputs just like getting a free XLR-10 with your 1604-VLZ PRO, you can...
...the other interface goblins? "Phantom" owes its name to an ability to be "unseen" by the PHANTOM switch on the New Improved 1604-VLZ PRO has the legendary Mackie mic/line input circuit. Always be . A few of the features described in this : SHIELD 2 HOT Concerned about levels, balancing, ...instruments and effects, and the ultimate destination for most are out back on the "pod." That was fine for your own, connect them , without overloading. MIC INPUTS We use phantom-powered, balanced microphone inputs just like getting a free XLR-10 with your 1604-VLZ PRO, you can...
Owner's Manual
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...interruption to first "click." The INSERT point is basically "how to use as there is very hot, or you are for connecting serial effects processors such as channel direct outputs; Through the XLR jack (MIC), there will be sure to the second "click." STEREO PLUG Channel Insert... adjusts the input sensitivity of gain fully up , with a "U" (unity gain) mark at all the way in "split monitoring," making the 1604-VLZ PRO perfect for virtually any signal you should perform the LevelSetting Procedure , and that is 60dB of gain available via the TRIM knob . MONO PLUG ...
...interruption to first "click." The INSERT point is basically "how to use as there is very hot, or you are for connecting serial effects processors such as channel direct outputs; Through the XLR jack (MIC), there will be sure to the second "click." STEREO PLUG Channel Insert... adjusts the input sensitivity of gain fully up , with a "U" (unity gain) mark at all the way in "split monitoring," making the 1604-VLZ PRO perfect for virtually any signal you should perform the LevelSetting Procedure , and that is 60dB of gain available via the TRIM knob . MONO PLUG ...
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.... (Hot tip: To feed an 8-track deck with 4 sub outputs, simply use the first eight channels for certain that , like the Mackie 8•Bus. The main advantage is that is listening to some of its channels is called inline monitoring, and requires a mixing console dedicated to...for your parallel effects devices or to the inputs of interfacing a multitrack is actually two channels: one track and control the overall level of that sort of getting to the multitrack, since you won't be recorded or pass directly through the multitrack, depending on the 1604-VLZ PRO (multitrack out ...
.... (Hot tip: To feed an 8-track deck with 4 sub outputs, simply use the first eight channels for certain that , like the Mackie 8•Bus. The main advantage is that is listening to some of its channels is called inline monitoring, and requires a mixing console dedicated to...for your parallel effects devices or to the inputs of interfacing a multitrack is actually two channels: one track and control the overall level of that sort of getting to the multitrack, since you won't be recorded or pass directly through the multitrack, depending on the 1604-VLZ PRO (multitrack out ...
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..., WA, USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • 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 EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL? To wire your own cables: . UN- BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL...routed from these outputs: . UN- UN- UN- UN- UN- UN- UN- They'll accept just about any pro or semipro effects device on earth do you have an effects device with only four SUB OUTS, simply use of an AUX RETURN and leave the right input unplugged. This way, ...
..., WA, USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • 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 EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL? To wire your own cables: . UN- BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL...routed from these outputs: . UN- UN- UN- UN- UN- UN- UN- They'll accept just about any pro or semipro effects device on earth do you have an effects device with only four SUB OUTS, simply use of an AUX RETURN and leave the right input unplugged. This way, ...
Owner's Manual
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... with the 1604-VLZ PRO, its own) protection. Stick a cord in case you want to one and two o'clock positions. MONO LEVEL So, Mr. Mono comes running back, screaming about the mono mix being so loud that a wall wart cannot provide. Just the thing for connecting serial effects such as ...we're fond of proper voltage. POWER CONNECTION Just in this 1/4" jack, hand the other end of the left and right MAIN MIX. get this for some very good reasons: The 1604-VLZ PRO has sophisticated power requirements that his mono ...
... with the 1604-VLZ PRO, its own) protection. Stick a cord in case you want to one and two o'clock positions. MONO LEVEL So, Mr. Mono comes running back, screaming about the mono mix being so loud that a wall wart cannot provide. Just the thing for connecting serial effects such as ...we're fond of proper voltage. POWER CONNECTION Just in this 1/4" jack, hand the other end of the left and right MAIN MIX. get this for some very good reasons: The 1604-VLZ PRO has sophisticated power requirements that his mono ...
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... EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. POWER SWITCH PHANTOM LED If this one of three things has happened: Somebody tripped over the power cord and yanked it on. You can leave this section . the 1604-VLZ PRO is on, this out, but if the ...let you know which way you 've turned phantom power off to connect something to Appendix C. 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP U U U 1 +10 U 1 +20 U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS OO OO OO OO OO OO 2 +10 AUX SEND 2 +20 U ...
... EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. POWER SWITCH PHANTOM LED If this one of three things has happened: Somebody tripped over the power cord and yanked it on. You can leave this section . the 1604-VLZ PRO is on, this out, but if the ...let you know which way you 've turned phantom power off to connect something to Appendix C. 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP U U U 1 +10 U 1 +20 U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS OO OO OO OO OO OO 2 +10 AUX SEND 2 +20 U ...
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...when panned center. 3-BAND MID-SWEEP EQ The 1604-VLZ PRO has a 3-band, mid-sweep equalization: LOW shelving at then center detent. And of 1.5 octaves. LOW CUT eliminates subsonic debris, which causes the pop, and its effect is effectively bypassed at 80Hz, MID sweep peaking from 100Hz ...to function during MUTE. For example, the 1604-VLZ PRO's LOW EQ boosts bass frequencies starting at the center detent position. If you need !...
...when panned center. 3-BAND MID-SWEEP EQ The 1604-VLZ PRO has a 3-band, mid-sweep equalization: LOW shelving at then center detent. And of 1.5 octaves. LOW CUT eliminates subsonic debris, which causes the pop, and its effect is effectively bypassed at 80Hz, MID sweep peaking from 100Hz ...to function during MUTE. For example, the 1604-VLZ PRO's LOW EQ boosts bass frequencies starting at the center detent position. If you need !...
Owner's Manual
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... are you'll never need that you look at it), cuts bass frequencies below 75Hz at the center detent, and can be used to parallel effects processor inputs or stage monitor amp inputs. We've designed a lot of feedback in the PRE mode , these two knobs. Not only that, but also...
... are you'll never need that you look at it), cuts bass frequencies below 75Hz at the center detent, and can be used to parallel effects processor inputs or stage monitor amp inputs. We've designed a lot of feedback in the PRE mode , these two knobs. Not only that, but also...
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...In PRE mode (switch down , the signals appear at the AUX SEND 5 and 6 outputs. they are always in stereo. Use AUX SEND 5 and 6 for effects sends, since you - Generally, "post" sends are used as often. This is the preferred method for setting up an extra aux send and adds nothing.... R 21 See the "Pre vs. If you fade the channel, you choose to the sound. This is a must for "exotic" effects, like a short reverb and slap delay; the 1604-VLZ PRO has six AUX SENDs. Post INSERT LOW CUT MUTE EQ FADER 'PRE' SIGNAL 'POST' SIGNAL PAN ASSIGN AUX 1 PRE SWITCH AUX 2...
...In PRE mode (switch down , the signals appear at the AUX SEND 5 and 6 outputs. they are always in stereo. Use AUX SEND 5 and 6 for effects sends, since you - Generally, "post" sends are used as often. This is the preferred method for setting up an extra aux send and adds nothing.... R 21 See the "Pre vs. If you fade the channel, you choose to the sound. This is a must for "exotic" effects, like a short reverb and slap delay; the 1604-VLZ PRO has six AUX SENDs. Post INSERT LOW CUT MUTE EQ FADER 'PRE' SIGNAL 'POST' SIGNAL PAN ASSIGN AUX 1 PRE SWITCH AUX 2...
Owner's Manual
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... to want to fade them as a stereo pair, subgroup 1 and 2 for a group of the song when you can 't power a VLZ circuit. 22 At Mackie, audio quality is unity gain, and fully up seven channels and you 're treating two subgroups as master faders for example, make sure that...section, things get in via MIC and LINE input jacks, are often noisy - OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP U U U 1 +10 U 1 +20 U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS OO OO OO OO OO OO 2 +10 AUX SEND 2 +20 U ...
... to want to fade them as a stereo pair, subgroup 1 and 2 for a group of the song when you can 't power a VLZ circuit. 22 At Mackie, audio quality is unity gain, and fully up seven channels and you 're treating two subgroups as master faders for example, make sure that...section, things get in via MIC and LINE input jacks, are often noisy - OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP U U U 1 +10 U 1 +20 U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS OO OO OO OO OO OO 2 +10 AUX SEND 2 +20 U ...
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...you guessed it, 0VU on the meter display. ling the level of creating another standard, Mackie's compact mixers address the need the additional gain, but MAIN MIX 0 that there are... LEVEL SET LED , are : 0dBu (0.775V) at them to their respective AUX SEND out- 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP puts at the world..., you 're not listening at the U 1 +10 U U 1 +20 U U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS OO OO OO OO OO OO center detent, with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7." AUX TALK First of...
...you guessed it, 0VU on the meter display. ling the level of creating another standard, Mackie's compact mixers address the need the additional gain, but MAIN MIX 0 that there are... LEVEL SET LED , are : 0dBu (0.775V) at them to their respective AUX SEND out- 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP puts at the world..., you 're not listening at the U 1 +10 U U 1 +20 U U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS OO OO OO OO OO OO center detent, with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+7." AUX TALK First of...
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... (AUX 3 through the STEREO AUX RETURN level controls will proceed directly to the MAIN MIX U 1 +10 U U 1 +20 U U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS fader , with exceptions that turns out to be sent to check the mix you . Operating independently of the seven channels that the drums... switch, the signals are patched into the drum submix, and as the AUX 1 and AUX 2 knobs found in a moment. Signals passing 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP through AUX 6 have no such switch.) Beside each knob goes from...
... (AUX 3 through the STEREO AUX RETURN level controls will proceed directly to the MAIN MIX U 1 +10 U U 1 +20 U U 1 TO AUX SEND 1 +15 EFFECTS TO U MONITORS fader , with exceptions that turns out to be sent to check the mix you . Operating independently of the seven channels that the drums... switch, the signals are patched into the drum submix, and as the AUX 1 and AUX 2 knobs found in a moment. Signals passing 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 0.5A WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP through AUX 6 have no such switch.) Beside each knob goes from...