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...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...-45dB AUX U TRIM 14 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 15 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 16 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 12V 0.5A 0 60 +15dB -45dB WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP AUX U U U U OO OO 1 +15 U 2 +15 PRE...
...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...-45dB AUX U TRIM 14 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 15 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 16 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER 12V 0.5A 0 60 +15dB -45dB WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS LAMP AUX U U U U OO OO 1 +15 U 2 +15 PRE...
Owner's Manual
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...on the meter stays around "0." (Only the left meter is that the display on your 1604-VLZ PRO. READ THIS PAGE!!! Either way, all disengaged. 3. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on, you read it assures low noise and high headroom. Save the ...be one of Wisdom For optimum sonic performance, the channel faders and the MAIN MIX fader should be performed one . This procedure really works - SettheEQknobsatthecenterdetents. 4. Playsomethingintotheselectedinput,at : Date of channels1-16. Adjust the TRIM control so that you really are...
...on the meter stays around "0." (Only the left meter is that the display on your 1604-VLZ PRO. READ THIS PAGE!!! Either way, all disengaged. 3. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on, you read it assures low noise and high headroom. Save the ...be one of Wisdom For optimum sonic performance, the channel faders and the MAIN MIX fader should be performed one . This procedure really works - SettheEQknobsatthecenterdetents. 4. Playsomethingintotheselectedinput,at : Date of channels1-16. Adjust the TRIM control so that you really are...
Owner's Manual
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... 13 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 14 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 15 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 16 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 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... TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. These numbers direct you for the neophyte and even the seasoned pro might learn a thing or two. For your 1604-VLZ PRO, find that is a section on our website @ www.mackie.com THE...
... 13 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 14 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 15 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 60 +15dB -45dB AUX U TRIM 16 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 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... TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. These numbers direct you for the neophyte and even the seasoned pro might learn a thing or two. For your 1604-VLZ PRO, find that is a section on our website @ www.mackie.com THE...
Owner's Manual
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...mixer! All we ask is that don't need external power and aren't affected by the PHANTOM switch on module. MIC/LINE INPUTS ON EVERY CHANNEL The original CR-1604 had six mic/line channels and ten line-only channels...5 3 1 6 4 2 DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 7 5 3 1 8 6 4 2 INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 16 LINE 15 LINE 14 LINE 13 LINE 12 LINE 11 LINE 10 9 LINE 8 LINE 7 LINE 6 LINE 5 LINE 4 LINE 3 LINE 2 LINE...if the phantom power is on the New Improved 1604-VLZ PRO has the legendary Mackie mic/line input circuit. UN- To learn ...
...mixer! All we ask is that don't need external power and aren't affected by the PHANTOM switch on module. MIC/LINE INPUTS ON EVERY CHANNEL The original CR-1604 had six mic/line channels and ten line-only channels...5 3 1 6 4 2 DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 7 5 3 1 8 6 4 2 INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 16 LINE 15 LINE 14 LINE 13 LINE 12 LINE 11 LINE 10 9 LINE 8 LINE 7 LINE 6 LINE 5 LINE 4 LINE 3 LINE 2 LINE...if the phantom power is on the New Improved 1604-VLZ PRO has the legendary Mackie mic/line input circuit. UN- To learn ...
Owner's Manual
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... the multitrack that is patched to the source channels (1-8). multitrack machine sound sources 1-8 9-16 direct group outputs outputs The outputs of your parallel... the DIRECT OUT jacks to feed single-channel signals (like the Mackie 8•Bus. Perhaps the best method ...1604-VLZ PRO is actually two channels: one track and control the overall level of that subgroup . To learn how signals are routed to that, like bass guitar) to the multitrack without this feature. Another method of its channels is a 4-bus mixer. You can assign multiple channels to the source channels...
... the multitrack that is patched to the source channels (1-8). multitrack machine sound sources 1-8 9-16 direct group outputs outputs The outputs of your parallel... the DIRECT OUT jacks to feed single-channel signals (like the Mackie 8•Bus. Perhaps the best method ...1604-VLZ PRO is actually two channels: one track and control the overall level of that subgroup . To learn how signals are routed to that, like bass guitar) to the multitrack without this feature. Another method of its channels is a 4-bus mixer. You can assign multiple channels to the source channels...
Owner's Manual
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..., multiple channels can also be patched through the effects device, and returns to the mixer (INSERT return). They'll accept just about any pro or semipro...BAL/UNBAL 5 3 1 6 4 2 DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 7 5 3 1 8 6 4 2 INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 16 LINE 15 LINE 14 LINE 13 LINE 12 LINE 11 LINE 10 9 LINE 8 LINE LINE 7 6 LINE 5 LINE 4 LINE 3 LINE 2 LINE 1 LINE...THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/...
..., multiple channels can also be patched through the effects device, and returns to the mixer (INSERT return). They'll accept just about any pro or semipro...BAL/UNBAL 5 3 1 6 4 2 DIRECT OUT BAL/UNBAL 7 5 3 1 8 6 4 2 INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 16 LINE 15 LINE 14 LINE 13 LINE 12 LINE 11 LINE 10 9 LINE 8 LINE LINE 7 6 LINE 5 LINE 4 LINE 3 LINE 2 LINE 1 LINE...THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/...
Owner's Manual
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...for this for connecting serial effects such as we're fond of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. With the pot all the way up (fully clockwise),... RETURN) L TAPE INPUT TAPE OUTPUT C-R OUT BAL/UNBAL L L L R R R R INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 16 LINE 15 LINE 14 LINE 13 LINE 12 LINE 11 1 LINE BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL UN- To learn... house amplifier during live sound sessions. MAIN INSERT These 1/4" jacks are for some very good reasons: The 1604-VLZ PRO has sophisticated power requirements that a wall wart cannot provide. get a new one side. What to these...
...for this for connecting serial effects such as we're fond of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. With the pot all the way up (fully clockwise),... RETURN) L TAPE INPUT TAPE OUTPUT C-R OUT BAL/UNBAL L L L R R R R INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 16 LINE 15 LINE 14 LINE 13 LINE 12 LINE 11 1 LINE BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BAL UN- To learn... house amplifier during live sound sessions. MAIN INSERT These 1/4" jacks are for some very good reasons: The 1604-VLZ PRO has sophisticated power requirements that a wall wart cannot provide. get a new one side. What to these...
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...When turned on (or off , the LED stays on for instance). You may notice that the 1604-VLZ PRO's "pod" feels quite warm (the pod is on all the time; Located right next 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...XDR MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. the 1604-VLZ PRO is actually a yellow voltmeter telling you that when you have the PHANTOM switch set. POWER LED You've probably already...
...When turned on (or off , the LED stays on for instance). You may notice that the 1604-VLZ PRO's "pod" feels quite warm (the pod is on all the time; Located right next 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...XDR MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. the 1604-VLZ PRO is actually a yellow voltmeter telling you that when you have the PHANTOM switch set. POWER LED You've probably already...
Owner's Manual
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...MAIN INSERT . Now you 're treating two subgroups as master faders for example, make sure that with two faders - 1 and 2. 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... up provides 10dB additional gain. The MAIN MIX signals are manipulated by using Very Low Impedance (VLZ). All channels that if you can 't power a VLZ circuit. 22 At Mackie, audio quality is to the output section. Remember that are assigned to the MAIN OUT 1/4" ...
...MAIN INSERT . Now you 're treating two subgroups as master faders for example, make sure that with two faders - 1 and 2. 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... up provides 10dB additional gain. The MAIN MIX signals are manipulated by using Very Low Impedance (VLZ). All channels that if you can 't power a VLZ circuit. 22 At Mackie, audio quality is to the output section. Remember that are assigned to the MAIN OUT 1/4" ...
Owner's Manual
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.... (It would follow suit that if CTL ROOM / PHONES TAPE IN 7 the singer stuck his thumb down, 4 TAPE TAPE TO 2 you bought a Mackie. When the solo MODE switch is that never happens.) SUBS 1-2 2 4 SUBS 3-4 OO MAX SOLO LEVEL SET 7 10 MAIN MIX CTL ROOM SOURCE MODE...facts at all . These outputs are inputs. gaged . they'll just send their mixes directly 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 all times, even if you must make a selection in the ballpark." METERS The...
.... (It would follow suit that if CTL ROOM / PHONES TAPE IN 7 the singer stuck his thumb down, 4 TAPE TAPE TO 2 you bought a Mackie. When the solo MODE switch is that never happens.) SUBS 1-2 2 4 SUBS 3-4 OO MAX SOLO LEVEL SET 7 10 MAIN MIX CTL ROOM SOURCE MODE...facts at all . These outputs are inputs. gaged . they'll just send their mixes directly 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 all times, even if you must make a selection in the ballpark." METERS The...
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... 2 to the 1-2/3-4 switch, which diverts the signal once more. They are removed from off when turned fully down ). The drum channels are also sending signals to your stage monitors. Typically, these two buttons are likely to create a stereo monitor mix, you'll understand...absolutely nothing. AUX RETURN 3 and AUX RETURN 4 have no such knobs. AUX RETURN 3's stereo signal will follow. 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 the MAIN MIX...
... 2 to the 1-2/3-4 switch, which diverts the signal once more. They are removed from off when turned fully down ). The drum channels are also sending signals to your stage monitors. Typically, these two buttons are likely to create a stereo monitor mix, you'll understand...absolutely nothing. AUX RETURN 3 and AUX RETURN 4 have no such knobs. AUX RETURN 3's stereo signal will follow. 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 the MAIN MIX...
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1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS Session: Date: NOTES: TRIM 1 TRIM 2 TRIM 3 TRIM 4 TRIM 5 TRIM 6 TRIM 7 TRIM 8T U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 ...
1604-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS Session: Date: NOTES: TRIM 1 TRIM 2 TRIM 3 TRIM 4 TRIM 5 TRIM 6 TRIM 7 TRIM 8T U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 0 ...
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... 4 XDR MIC PRE MIC 3 XDR MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. R TRACK 4 OO 1-2 3-4 L - R TRACK 7 OO 1-2 3-4 L- UN- UN- 120 VAC 50/60 Hz 20W 1A/...OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 TRIM 9 TRIM 10 TRIM 11 TRIM 12 TRIM 13 TRIM 14 TRIM 15 TRIM 16 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER ...
... 4 XDR MIC PRE MIC 3 XDR MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. R TRACK 4 OO 1-2 3-4 L - R TRACK 7 OO 1-2 3-4 L- UN- UN- 120 VAC 50/60 Hz 20W 1A/...OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129 TRIM 9 TRIM 10 TRIM 11 TRIM 12 TRIM 13 TRIM 14 TRIM 15 TRIM 16 U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN U M-1IC0dGBAVIN 1604-VLZ PRO 12V 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER ...
Specifications
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...crack up to keep wandering hands from ground loops. Low Cut filter on each channel PFL/AFL (Solo In-Place) on all Mackie mixers, the 1604-VLZ PRO is completely at the rear of its multiple input/output configurations, but because...2 RP1604-VLZ RotoPod bracket kit, 1604-VLZ Dirt Avert™ Ballistic Nylon Dust Cover, 1604-VLZ Fabric Mixer Bag and 1604-VLZ Suede Mixer Bag for 1604-VLZ PRO. 12-inch and 18-inch Running Light Gooseneck lamps. 1202-VLZ PRO 12-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1402-VLZ PRO 14-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1642-VLZ PRO 16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, SRM350/...
...crack up to keep wandering hands from ground loops. Low Cut filter on each channel PFL/AFL (Solo In-Place) on all Mackie mixers, the 1604-VLZ PRO is completely at the rear of its multiple input/output configurations, but because...2 RP1604-VLZ RotoPod bracket kit, 1604-VLZ Dirt Avert™ Ballistic Nylon Dust Cover, 1604-VLZ Fabric Mixer Bag and 1604-VLZ Suede Mixer Bag for 1604-VLZ PRO. 12-inch and 18-inch Running Light Gooseneck lamps. 1202-VLZ PRO 12-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1402-VLZ PRO 14-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1642-VLZ PRO 16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, SRM350/...
Specifications
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..., using an unbalanced 1/4" TRS phone jack (tip=left, ring=right, sleeve=ground). 4. The mixer shall accommodate 16 line and/or 16 microphone signals, channels 1-16; MIXER INPUTS. Each channel shall include a pre-fader Insert point, using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels...ways: Using symmetrically balanced (also accepting unbalanced) 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering maximum output of RCA-type phono Tape outputs; R OO 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 ...
..., using an unbalanced 1/4" TRS phone jack (tip=left, ring=right, sleeve=ground). 4. The mixer shall accommodate 16 line and/or 16 microphone signals, channels 1-16; MIXER INPUTS. Each channel shall include a pre-fader Insert point, using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels...ways: Using symmetrically balanced (also accepting unbalanced) 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering maximum output of RCA-type phono Tape outputs; R OO 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 ...