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... L/3 4 3 2 1 MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL 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 • PATENT PENDING MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 3 XDR MIC PRE MIC 4 XDR... LINE IN 7-8 TAPE TAPE INPUT OUTPUT MONO L BAL OR UNBAL R MAIN OUT MONO L BAL OR UNBAL R LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12 1202-VLZ PRO 12-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS PHONES OO OO U +15 U +15 U -15 +15 U -12 +12 U -15 +15 AUX 1 MON/ EFX...
... L/3 4 3 2 1 MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL 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 • PATENT PENDING MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 3 XDR MIC PRE MIC 4 XDR... LINE IN 7-8 TAPE TAPE INPUT OUTPUT MONO L BAL OR UNBAL R MAIN OUT MONO L BAL OR UNBAL R LINE IN 9-10 LINE IN 11-12 1202-VLZ PRO 12-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS PHONES OO OO U +15 U +15 U -15 +15 U -12 +12 U -15 +15 AUX 1 MON/ EFX...
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... provides low noise and high headroom. But do read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until the clip light comes on the 1202-VLZ PRO. 3. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on the right LED meter stays around "0" and never goes higher than "+7." 7. Play something into channel 1's MIC input. 2....6. 8. Turn up speakers to try out your new 1202-VLZ PRO. Turn that the display on , you don't want to have to the center detent and the MAIN MIX knob one channel at a time: 1. It's your amplifier. 5. A1 6/03 ©2003 Mackie Designs Inc. Either way, all we ask is the ...
... provides low noise and high headroom. But do read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until the clip light comes on the 1202-VLZ PRO. 3. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on the right LED meter stays around "0" and never goes higher than "+7." 7. Play something into channel 1's MIC input. 2....6. 8. Turn up speakers to try out your new 1202-VLZ PRO. Turn that the display on , you don't want to have to the center detent and the MAIN MIX knob one channel at a time: 1. It's your amplifier. 5. A1 6/03 ©2003 Mackie Designs Inc. Either way, all we ask is the ...
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... 60dB • +22 dBu line signal handling capability • 130 dB dynamic range • Distortion less than 0.0007%, 20Hz to the 1202-VLZ PRO. It's a goldmine for choosing a Mackie Designs professional compact mixer. Throughout these chapters you to these numbered features within a paragraph. This icon marks information that number in order of microphones, fixed installations...
... 60dB • +22 dBu line signal handling capability • 130 dB dynamic range • Distortion less than 0.0007%, 20Hz to the 1202-VLZ PRO. It's a goldmine for choosing a Mackie Designs professional compact mixer. Throughout these chapters you to these numbered features within a paragraph. This icon marks information that number in order of microphones, fixed installations...
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... instance), which don't need external power and aren't affected by dynamic mics (Shure SM57/SM58, for Phantom Power, which lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to the mic's electronics through these inputs for channels 1-4 is turned on and off together.) Never plug single... , without overloading. Do not plug instrument outputs into the MIC input jacks if the PHANTOM power is on. You can toss at almost any level. 1202-VLZ PRO PATCHBAY DESCRIPTION At the risk of stating the obvious, this : SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT Pin 1 = Ground...
... instance), which don't need external power and aren't affected by dynamic mics (Shure SM57/SM58, for Phantom Power, which lets the mixer send low-current DC voltage to the mic's electronics through these inputs for channels 1-4 is turned on and off together.) Never plug single... , without overloading. Do not plug instrument outputs into the MIC input jacks if the PHANTOM power is on. You can toss at almost any level. 1202-VLZ PRO PATCHBAY DESCRIPTION At the risk of stating the obvious, this : SHIELD 2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT Pin 1 = Ground...
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...stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced signals, from these inputs: . Linelevel sources can be patched through a serial effects device before or after the mixer, or preferably through the effects device. This way, multiple channels can be used with the original "dry" signal. This trick is routed through... 5 jack, and its right output plug into the RIGHT input (LINE IN jacks 6, 8, 10 or 12)- For example, you would feed the 1202-VLZ PRO's line inputs 5-6 a stereo signal by them. this way the signal will appear on the rear panel (CHANNEL INSERT send/return). To wire your ...
...stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced signals, from these inputs: . Linelevel sources can be patched through a serial effects device before or after the mixer, or preferably through the effects device. This way, multiple channels can be used with the original "dry" signal. This trick is routed through... 5 jack, and its right output plug into the RIGHT input (LINE IN jacks 6, 8, 10 or 12)- For example, you would feed the 1202-VLZ PRO's line inputs 5-6 a stereo signal by them. this way the signal will appear on the rear panel (CHANNEL INSERT send/return). To wire your ...
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... In fact, Mackie mic preamps have become so famous that into the 1202-VLZ PRO. N WOODINVILLE, WA, USA RADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS D THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with a mono output (one cord), plug that people buy these mixers just to effect..., RING = RETURN from these jacks can be used for just the first four channels. CHANNEL INSERT (Channels 1-4 ) These jacks, on the back of the 1202-VLZ PRO, are where you have just one parallel effects ...
... In fact, Mackie mic preamps have become so famous that into the 1202-VLZ PRO. N WOODINVILLE, WA, USA RADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS D THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with a mono output (one cord), plug that people buy these mixers just to effect..., RING = RETURN from these jacks can be used for just the first four channels. CHANNEL INSERT (Channels 1-4 ) These jacks, on the back of the 1202-VLZ PRO, are where you have just one parallel effects ...
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... ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX buttons in here will be able to review a mix and then rewind and try another pass without repatching or disturbing the mixer levels. Outputs? The 1202-VLZ PRO has plenty of headroom. To learn how signals are routed to these jacks with semipro as well as... pro recorders. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Use these switches, or make sure the CONTROL ROOM / SUBMIX level knob is fully counterclockwise (off). Make sure your tape ...
... ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX buttons in here will be able to review a mix and then rewind and try another pass without repatching or disturbing the mixer levels. Outputs? The 1202-VLZ PRO has plenty of headroom. To learn how signals are routed to these jacks with semipro as well as... pro recorders. SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Use these switches, or make sure the CONTROL ROOM / SUBMIX level knob is fully counterclockwise (off). Make sure your tape ...
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... Tip = + (hot) Sleeve = Ground TAPE OUTPUT These unbalanced RCA connections tap the main output to your tape deck or other outputs on the 1202-VLZ PRO. See the Glossary and Connections appendices if you can safely connect this : RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP Tip = + (hot) Ring = -... (cold) Sleeve = Ground RING TIP SLEEVE For most music recording and PA applications, unbalanced lines are balanced outputs capable of , say, another mixer. You can feed the microphone input of delivering 22dBu into a 600 ohm balanced or unbalanced load. (Okay, we admit it .) To learn how ...
... Tip = + (hot) Sleeve = Ground TAPE OUTPUT These unbalanced RCA connections tap the main output to your tape deck or other outputs on the 1202-VLZ PRO. See the Glossary and Connections appendices if you can safely connect this : RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP Tip = + (hot) Ring = -... (cold) Sleeve = Ground RING TIP SLEEVE For most music recording and PA applications, unbalanced lines are balanced outputs capable of , say, another mixer. You can feed the microphone input of delivering 22dBu into a 600 ohm balanced or unbalanced load. (Okay, we admit it .) To learn how ...
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... MIC XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. a plug! You can get used up (or down). Please call our toll-free number 1-800-258-6883 from within the U.S. (or the distributor in your 1202-VLZ PRO is perfectly normal. ("Perfectly normal." There's nothing that will... CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE .5A-250V FUSE POWER ON PHANTOM ON 1202-VLZPRO 12-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS MAIN RIGHT BALANCED MAIN LEFT BALANCED CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING...
... MIC XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. a plug! You can get used up (or down). Please call our toll-free number 1-800-258-6883 from within the U.S. (or the distributor in your 1202-VLZ PRO is perfectly normal. ("Perfectly normal." There's nothing that will... CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE .5A-250V FUSE POWER ON PHANTOM ON 1202-VLZPRO 12-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS MAIN RIGHT BALANCED MAIN LEFT BALANCED CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING...
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...the input signal to the CONTROL ROOM, PHONES and meter display. "U" LIKE UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a "U" symbol on the left are sent to the MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 mix. The GAIN knob is a Mackie signature. Not a problem. Solo is actually two complete circuits. So MUTE/ALT 3-4 really...HI 12kHz MID 2.5kHz You won 't know what a waste," Greg reasoned. you choose to change in the LevelSetting Procedure . In fact, some other mixers. You were smart - Folks use solo in live show), and signal routing (for either stereo or mono line-level sources. (Each of Measurement), and...
...the input signal to the CONTROL ROOM, PHONES and meter display. "U" LIKE UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a "U" symbol on the left are sent to the MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 mix. The GAIN knob is a Mackie signature. Not a problem. Solo is actually two complete circuits. So MUTE/ALT 3-4 really...HI 12kHz MID 2.5kHz You won 't know what a waste," Greg reasoned. you choose to change in the LevelSetting Procedure . In fact, some other mixers. You were smart - Folks use solo in live show), and signal routing (for either stereo or mono line-level sources. (Each of Measurement), and...
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...Once you've got it down, you never heard. To do otherwise (the way Brand X compact mixers do) would make the sound appear much louder when panned center. 3-BAND EQ The 1202-VLZ PRO has 3band equalization at 80Hz and continuing down about 4dB on the position of the ALT 3-4 feature ... hundred uses for it from the MAIN MIX, effectively muting the channel. To use this as pan pots. So, take your feedback loop. The 1202-VLZ PRO's PAN controls employ a design called subgrouping. LOW shelving at 80Hz, MID peaking at 2.5kHz, and HI shelving at your time and play around ...
...Once you've got it down, you never heard. To do otherwise (the way Brand X compact mixers do) would make the sound appear much louder when panned center. 3-BAND EQ The 1202-VLZ PRO has 3band equalization at 80Hz and continuing down about 4dB on the position of the ALT 3-4 feature ... hundred uses for it from the MAIN MIX, effectively muting the channel. To use this as pan pots. So, take your feedback loop. The 1202-VLZ PRO's PAN controls employ a design called subgrouping. LOW shelving at 80Hz, MID peaking at 2.5kHz, and HI shelving at your time and play around ...
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... our mixers employ VLZ and built-in the SOURCE matrix deliver stereo signals to know what if the engineer needs to hear something other than enough current, resulting in sonic specifications that rival consoles upwards of MAIN MIX, ALT 3-4 and TAPE. With the New Improved 1202-VLZ PRO, the... (if recording). SOURCE MATRIX Typically, the engineer sends the MAIN MIX to deliver plenty of those "wall wart" mixers are achieved by using Very Low Impedance (VLZ). To implement VLZ in the MAIN MIX. At Mackie, audio quality is the stereo signal coming in the SOURCE matrix can 't power...
... our mixers employ VLZ and built-in the SOURCE matrix deliver stereo signals to know what if the engineer needs to hear something other than enough current, resulting in sonic specifications that rival consoles upwards of MAIN MIX, ALT 3-4 and TAPE. With the New Improved 1202-VLZ PRO, the... (if recording). SOURCE MATRIX Typically, the engineer sends the MAIN MIX to deliver plenty of those "wall wart" mixers are achieved by using Very Low Impedance (VLZ). To implement VLZ in the MAIN MIX. At Mackie, audio quality is the stereo signal coming in the SOURCE matrix can 't power...
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...to enable the ALT 3-4 mix to stare at them (unless you 're doing a live show. Remember, audio meters are just tools to the 1202-VLZ PRO's wide dynamic range, you that control, giving you the real facts at all . So when is that there are in SOLO, the METERS ...assign the MAIN MIX to reflect what makes a mixer one channel is selected in the SOURCE matrix (or engage a SOLO switch). Oh, but your SOURCE matrix selection, after going through the CONTROL ROOM / SUBMIX knob, will read 0VU on a Mackie. The 1202-VLZ PRO's peak metering system is listening either . Deceptively simple...
...to enable the ALT 3-4 mix to stare at them (unless you 're doing a live show. Remember, audio meters are just tools to the 1202-VLZ PRO's wide dynamic range, you that control, giving you the real facts at all . So when is that there are in SOLO, the METERS ...assign the MAIN MIX to reflect what makes a mixer one channel is selected in the SOURCE matrix (or engage a SOLO switch). Oh, but your SOURCE matrix selection, after going through the CONTROL ROOM / SUBMIX knob, will read 0VU on a Mackie. The 1202-VLZ PRO's peak metering system is listening either . Deceptively simple...
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... go from the channels to the MAIN MIX and the affected "wet" signals go from off the channel and sends it to the mixer's AUX RETURN jacks . On the 1202-VLZ PRO, AUX SEND 1 can hear what they feed the MAIN MIX, the AUX SEND will affect all , there is a must for setting up... to the AUX SEND 2 output. They're like two complete strangers, both named Fred. This is the preferred method for effects sends, since you bought a Mackie. AUX 1 MASTER The AUX 1 MASTER provides overall level control of AUX SEND 1, just before going to the AUX SEND 1 output and the AUX 2 signal goes...
... go from the channels to the MAIN MIX and the affected "wet" signals go from off the channel and sends it to the mixer's AUX RETURN jacks . On the 1202-VLZ PRO, AUX SEND 1 can hear what they feed the MAIN MIX, the AUX SEND will affect all , there is a must for setting up... to the AUX SEND 2 output. They're like two complete strangers, both named Fred. This is the preferred method for effects sends, since you bought a Mackie. AUX 1 MASTER The AUX 1 MASTER provides overall level control of AUX SEND 1, just before going to the AUX SEND 1 output and the AUX 2 signal goes...
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...you plug a signal into AUX RETURN 2. Go ahead. MODIFICATIONS For most folks, the 1202-VLZ PRO works just fine the way it to be too loud or too quiet, adjust the effects device's outputs, not the mixer. AUX RETURNS These two controls set at whatever they deliver their manual). These controls are... Mod B changes AUX SEND 1 (in the RIGHT side, that can wait. But for someone with 20dB gain fully clockwise, to relocate at www.mackie.com (click on our website at the center detent. Easy for special applications, there are easy to compensate for assistance. 25 This is NOT a ...
...you plug a signal into AUX RETURN 2. Go ahead. MODIFICATIONS For most folks, the 1202-VLZ PRO works just fine the way it to be too loud or too quiet, adjust the effects device's outputs, not the mixer. AUX RETURNS These two controls set at whatever they deliver their manual). These controls are... Mod B changes AUX SEND 1 (in the RIGHT side, that can wait. But for someone with 20dB gain fully clockwise, to relocate at www.mackie.com (click on our website at the center detent. Easy for special applications, there are easy to compensate for assistance. 25 This is NOT a ...
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... Alt / Mute switch engaged: Channel Gain knob down : -86.5dBu (90dB Signal to improve our mixers by incorporating new and improved materials, components and manufacturing methods. Mic pre @ insert : 0.0007% Attenuation...Dimensions 11.8" x 11.2" x 2.6" (300mm x 284mm 66mm) 6 rack spaces with optional rack ears (RM1202-VLZ) 11.8" (300mm) Mackie Designs is always striving to Noise Ratio, ref +4dBu) Main Mix knob @ unity, channel Gain knobs @ ...time, without notice. 11.8" (300mm) 1202-VLZ PRO WEIGHT 6.5 lbs. (3 kg) 2.6" (66mm) 11.2" - 6 rack spaces (284mm) 2.6" (66mm) 11.2" (284mm) 28
... Alt / Mute switch engaged: Channel Gain knob down : -86.5dBu (90dB Signal to improve our mixers by incorporating new and improved materials, components and manufacturing methods. Mic pre @ insert : 0.0007% Attenuation...Dimensions 11.8" x 11.2" x 2.6" (300mm x 284mm 66mm) 6 rack spaces with optional rack ears (RM1202-VLZ) 11.8" (300mm) Mackie Designs is always striving to Noise Ratio, ref +4dBu) Main Mix knob @ unity, channel Gain knobs @ ...time, without notice. 11.8" (300mm) 1202-VLZ PRO WEIGHT 6.5 lbs. (3 kg) 2.6" (66mm) 11.2" - 6 rack spaces (284mm) 2.6" (66mm) 11.2" (284mm) 28
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... it's missing, let us know if you rush your mixer needs service, follow these instructions: 1. REPAIR Service for service. Mackie is hardly any damage that you ). We'll try unplug- ging all ), roughly 50% are coded "CND" - Have your 1202-VLZ PRO has a problem, please do everything back prepaid using three-day shipping. We suggest...
... it's missing, let us know if you rush your mixer needs service, follow these instructions: 1. REPAIR Service for service. Mackie is hardly any damage that you ). We'll try unplug- ging all ), roughly 50% are coded "CND" - Have your 1202-VLZ PRO has a problem, please do everything back prepaid using three-day shipping. We suggest...
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... (earth). 1⁄4" TS PHONE PLUGS AND JACKS "TS" stands for a stereo microphone adapter. Mackie takes advantage of a female 1⁄4" TRS jack to activate the switch. Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. The tip is connected tip to signal high (...microphones and stereo line connections. TRS jacks and plugs are used in many different applications, always unbalanced. APPENDIX A: CONNECTIONS "XLR" CONNECTORS Mackie mixers use these switches to the "low" ("cold" or negative polarity) side of the audio signal and pin 3 wired to ground ...
... (earth). 1⁄4" TS PHONE PLUGS AND JACKS "TS" stands for a stereo microphone adapter. Mackie takes advantage of a female 1⁄4" TRS jack to activate the switch. Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. The tip is connected tip to signal high (...microphones and stereo line connections. TRS jacks and plugs are used in many different applications, always unbalanced. APPENDIX A: CONNECTIONS "XLR" CONNECTORS Mackie mixers use these switches to the "low" ("cold" or negative polarity) side of the audio signal and pin 3 wired to ground ...
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...earth) will have both signals. In some cases, you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not be connected to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. RCA PLUGS... plug inserted into a 1⁄4" ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) TRS balanced in the wiring of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. This usually will not open the insert loop in one of Mackie jacks. If there are wired to the ground (earth) connection at the unbalanced input. The unbalanced ground ...
...earth) will have both signals. In some cases, you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not be connected to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. RCA PLUGS... plug inserted into a 1⁄4" ring tip sleeve (TRS plug) TRS balanced in the wiring of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. This usually will not open the insert loop in one of Mackie jacks. If there are wired to the ground (earth) connection at the unbalanced input. The unbalanced ground ...
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...(RETURN) TIP (SEND) FROM PROCESSOR OUTPUT TO PROCESSOR INPUT Y-cord insert cable RING (IN) TIP (OUT) RING TIP (RETURN) (SEND) TO MIXER CHANNEL INSERT Y-cord splitter cable 32 Remember: Only mult or "Y" an output into several outputs into the LEFT (MONO) and the RIGHT input or ... a direct out, which we just made up) of Maximum Flexibility with the Balance control. MACKIE STEREO INPUTS AND RETURNS: Mono, Stereo, Whatever Stereo line inputs and stereo AUX returns are tapping from the mixer. That will affect the internal signal. A stereo signal, having two plugs, should be "...
...(RETURN) TIP (SEND) FROM PROCESSOR OUTPUT TO PROCESSOR INPUT Y-cord insert cable RING (IN) TIP (OUT) RING TIP (RETURN) (SEND) TO MIXER CHANNEL INSERT Y-cord splitter cable 32 Remember: Only mult or "Y" an output into several outputs into the LEFT (MONO) and the RIGHT input or ... a direct out, which we just made up) of Maximum Flexibility with the Balance control. MACKIE STEREO INPUTS AND RETURNS: Mono, Stereo, Whatever Stereo line inputs and stereo AUX returns are tapping from the mixer. That will affect the internal signal. A stereo signal, having two plugs, should be "...