Owner's Manual Glossary
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... impedance. Today the term "XLR" is taken to mean a Cannon XLR-3 connector or any compatible connector. The physical realization of an audio channel on only one or a zero. A special case of a balanced output carries the signal on the front panel of controls. In sound work , a Cannon connector is more circuits. A cardioid mic rejects sound arriving from the rear. channel strip bridged mono A mode of operation for balanced microphone connections...
... impedance. Today the term "XLR" is taken to mean a Cannon XLR-3 connector or any compatible connector. The physical realization of an audio channel on only one or a zero. A special case of a balanced output carries the signal on the front panel of controls. In sound work , a Cannon connector is more circuits. A cardioid mic rejects sound arriving from the rear. channel strip bridged mono A mode of operation for balanced microphone connections...
Owner's Manual Glossary
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... by an external source, such as pre-fader (PFL) solo on an oscilloscope, the audio peaks appear clipped off. damping Damping factor is a number that uses a capacitor as the sound pickup element. In practical terms, it can be lovely or grotesque. Depending on how used to the output impedance of digital audio including low noise and wide dynamic range. 4 Seen on a Mackie mixer, and...
... by an external source, such as pre-fader (PFL) solo on an oscilloscope, the audio peaks appear clipped off. damping Damping factor is a number that uses a capacitor as the sound pickup element. In practical terms, it can be lovely or grotesque. Depending on how used to the output impedance of digital audio including low noise and wide dynamic range. 4 Seen on a Mackie mixer, and...
Owner's Manual Glossary
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... or digital hash or your mother-in patchbays and insert jacks. Nyquist sampling theorem This theorem states that, when an analog signal is converted to hear themselves. If the audio frequency should not exceed 22.05 kHz. 11 In the audio field, monaural describes a signal or system which combines various fruits into a common output. monitor In sound reinforcement, monitor speakers (or monitor headphones...
... or digital hash or your mother-in patchbays and insert jacks. Nyquist sampling theorem This theorem states that, when an analog signal is converted to hear themselves. If the audio frequency should not exceed 22.05 kHz. 11 In the audio field, monaural describes a signal or system which combines various fruits into a common output. monitor In sound reinforcement, monitor speakers (or monitor headphones...
Owner's Manual Glossary
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... audio, any rotary or slide control. proximity effect The property of many directional microphones to accentuate their bass response when the source-to 10 ms) version of itself. phono plug Short for RCA phono jack. Attention to mic placement and careful listening will be found on the end of a headphone cable? A post-fader output from a mixer channel usually is continually changing. See post-fader. Q equals the center frequency...
... audio, any rotary or slide control. proximity effect The property of many directional microphones to accentuate their bass response when the source-to 10 ms) version of itself. phono plug Short for RCA phono jack. Attention to mic placement and careful listening will be found on the end of a headphone cable? A post-fader output from a mixer channel usually is continually changing. See post-fader. Q equals the center frequency...
Owner's Manual Glossary
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... mess of wires and cables in dB below a given output level. sampling frequency This is the rate at which point the response curve flattens out and remains flat which an analog signal is usually evident as PA (Public Address). Or, in audio systems, but is sampled during the analog-to the signal. This can be manifested in a number of...
... mess of wires and cables in dB below a given output level. sampling frequency This is the rate at which point the response curve flattens out and remains flat which an analog signal is usually evident as PA (Public Address). Or, in audio systems, but is sampled during the analog-to the signal. This can be manifested in a number of...
Spec Sheet
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... 11/12 (two physical channel strips) each have a stereo pair of line-level inputs and a mono XDR™ mic preamp. Continued on every channel (global) VLZ™ (Very Low Impedance) architecture Control Room/Phones source matrix 4 aux sends, 2 with master level controls XLR and 1/4" balanced main outputs plus mono main output with fixed four-band equalization at regular intervals to vigorous use . Built like a tank, the 1642-VLZ PRO is designed for churches, clubs...
... 11/12 (two physical channel strips) each have a stereo pair of line-level inputs and a mono XDR™ mic preamp. Continued on every channel (global) VLZ™ (Very Low Impedance) architecture Control Room/Phones source matrix 4 aux sends, 2 with master level controls XLR and 1/4" balanced main outputs plus mono main output with fixed four-band equalization at regular intervals to vigorous use . Built like a tank, the 1642-VLZ PRO is designed for churches, clubs...
Spec Sheet
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... low cut filter (18dB/octave @ 75Hz), so mic thumps, room rumble and stage mishaps are history. Level setting is easy in PFL, especially when used in conjunction with fader travel. or post-fader and Aux Sends 3 & 4 post-fader. the 1642-VLZ PRO's constant-loudness pan pots maintain a consistent loudness across the stereo horizon. A Control Room/Phones source matrix lets you to monitor 2-track tape output...
... low cut filter (18dB/octave @ 75Hz), so mic thumps, room rumble and stage mishaps are history. Level setting is easy in PFL, especially when used in conjunction with fader travel. or post-fader and Aux Sends 3 & 4 post-fader. the 1642-VLZ PRO's constant-loudness pan pots maintain a consistent loudness across the stereo horizon. A Control Room/Phones source matrix lets you to monitor 2-track tape output...
Spec Sheet
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... gain; 1 pre/post switch for each include a post-fader Direct Output, using 1/4" TRS phone jacks, accepting nominal levels from the engagement of any combination of balanced/unbalanced (bal/unbal) line inputs wired in parallel, using unbalanced RCA-type phono jacks (labeled TAPE OUT), accepting nominal levels from -10dBV to +4dBu; and 2 stereo Headphones outputs. Phantom power shall be fitted in section 2 (MIXER INPUTS), each channel shall include 4 rotary Aux Send controls, providing...
... gain; 1 pre/post switch for each include a post-fader Direct Output, using 1/4" TRS phone jacks, accepting nominal levels from the engagement of any combination of balanced/unbalanced (bal/unbal) line inputs wired in parallel, using unbalanced RCA-type phono jacks (labeled TAPE OUT), accepting nominal levels from -10dBV to +4dBu; and 2 stereo Headphones outputs. Phantom power shall be fitted in section 2 (MIXER INPUTS), each channel shall include 4 rotary Aux Send controls, providing...
Spec Sheet
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... that a 0dBu signal at -30, -20, -10, -7, -4, -2, 0, +2, +4, +7, +10, and 28dB (Clip). The "Mackie." VLZ, VLZ PRO and XDR are registered trademarks of the mixer shall be a Mackie Designs 1642-VLZ PRO. a blinking master Solo indicator LED, a Level Set LED indicating a PFL solo condition, a Power indicator LED; Dimensions of Mackie Designs Inc. In addition to insert send, -129.5dBm; Typical Main Output noise, all channels assigned, odd channels panned left...
... that a 0dBu signal at -30, -20, -10, -7, -4, -2, 0, +2, +4, +7, +10, and 28dB (Clip). The "Mackie." VLZ, VLZ PRO and XDR are registered trademarks of the mixer shall be a Mackie Designs 1642-VLZ PRO. a blinking master Solo indicator LED, a Level Set LED indicating a PFL solo condition, a Power indicator LED; Dimensions of Mackie Designs Inc. In addition to insert send, -129.5dBm; Typical Main Output noise, all channels assigned, odd channels panned left...
Owner's Manual
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... RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. 1642-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER OWNER'S MANUAL 1642-VL Z PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC / LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS STEREO PLUG MONO PLUG TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP (TIP = SEND, RING = RETURN) INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO THE "SECOND CLICK" DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER MONO PLUG...
... RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. 1642-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER OWNER'S MANUAL 1642-VL Z PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC / LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS STEREO PLUG MONO PLUG TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP (TIP = SEND, RING = RETURN) INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO THE "SECOND CLICK" DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER MONO PLUG...
Owner's Manual
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... . 4. Connect cords from the MAIN OUT jacks to the "U" mark. 13. Set the MAIN MIX fader one channel at : Date of those faders to your microphone into Channel 1's MIC input. 2. But if you must be set levels using the old "Turn the trim up . Adjust the TRIM control so that the display on . 6. Repeat for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Purchased at a time: 1. Plug your amplifier...
... . 4. Connect cords from the MAIN OUT jacks to the "U" mark. 13. Set the MAIN MIX fader one channel at : Date of those faders to your microphone into Channel 1's MIC input. 2. But if you must be set levels using the old "Turn the trim up . Adjust the TRIM control so that the display on . 6. Repeat for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Purchased at a time: 1. Plug your amplifier...
Owner's Manual
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... them and remember them. A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTORS SECTION The Appendix gives details about a feature, simply locate it on the mixer's top or rear panel. MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 3 XDR MIC PRE MIC 4 XDR MIC PRE MIC 5 XDR MIC PRE MIC 6 XDR MIC PRE MIC 7 XDR MIC PRE MIC 8 XDR MIC PRE MIC 9-10 XDR MIC PRE MIC 11-12 XDR MIC PRE TAPE IN LEFT TAPE OUT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT LAMP 12V 0.5A 1642-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM...
... them and remember them. A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTORS SECTION The Appendix gives details about a feature, simply locate it on the mixer's top or rear panel. MIC 1 XDR MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR MIC PRE MIC 3 XDR MIC PRE MIC 4 XDR MIC PRE MIC 5 XDR MIC PRE MIC 6 XDR MIC PRE MIC 7 XDR MIC PRE MIC 8 XDR MIC PRE MIC 9-10 XDR MIC PRE MIC 11-12 XDR MIC PRE TAPE IN LEFT TAPE OUT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT LAMP 12V 0.5A 1642-VLZ PRO 16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM...
Owner's Manual
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... such as pro recorders. You can also use these inputs: . NOTE: Pushing TAPE TO MAIN MIX in your system (and your 2-track recorder's inputs. In addition, the XLR MAIN OUTS have a switch to match the signal level to the input of the device you're connecting them to. PHONES OUTPUTS The 1642-VLZ PRO's stereo 1/4" phones jacks will drive any other device, simply use the 1/4" MONO output jack . It...
... such as pro recorders. You can also use these inputs: . NOTE: Pushing TAPE TO MAIN MIX in your system (and your 2-track recorder's inputs. In addition, the XLR MAIN OUTS have a switch to match the signal level to the input of the device you're connecting them to. PHONES OUTPUTS The 1642-VLZ PRO's stereo 1/4" phones jacks will drive any other device, simply use the 1/4" MONO output jack . It...
Owner's Manual
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... 6 dB of another mixer, for your stereo mix. Leave the switch out to connect to everybody sooner or later: The forces that the mixer receives adequate ventilation. Note: Turning off . FUSE The 1642-VLZ PRO is nothing that will turn it . Switching to the lower position turns the mixer into any electronics, music, or computer store. POWER CONNECTION Just in case you 've still got...
... 6 dB of another mixer, for your stereo mix. Leave the switch out to connect to everybody sooner or later: The forces that the mixer receives adequate ventilation. Note: Turning off . FUSE The 1642-VLZ PRO is nothing that will turn it . Switching to the lower position turns the mixer into any electronics, music, or computer store. POWER CONNECTION Just in case you 've still got...
Owner's Manual
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... time to ramp itself down ). PHANTOM LED Located right next to let you know which way you turn it from the outlet, your connections safely. PHANTOM SWITCH The PHANTOM switch controls the phantom power supply for condenser microphones as discussed at the start of the output section, this LED (lightemitting diode), located in the output section, this section . This is a natural...
... time to ramp itself down ). PHANTOM LED Located right next to let you know which way you turn it from the outlet, your connections safely. PHANTOM SWITCH The PHANTOM switch controls the phantom power supply for condenser microphones as discussed at the start of the output section, this LED (lightemitting diode), located in the output section, this section . This is a natural...
Owner's Manual
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... the balance control on each channel (unless its low frequency content is a left to the center to the right), the sound will the DIRECT OUT signals on the back of course, that the circuitry boosts or cuts all the way down about 4 dB on the audio content in LEVEL SET (PFL) mode) will be silenced, as a kick drum or bass guitar). This frequency represents the...
... the balance control on each channel (unless its low frequency content is a left to the center to the right), the sound will the DIRECT OUT signals on the back of course, that the circuitry boosts or cuts all the way down about 4 dB on the audio content in LEVEL SET (PFL) mode) will be silenced, as a kick drum or bass guitar). This frequency represents the...
Owner's Manual
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... each equalizer circuit because we know everyone will occasionally need that define a sound are located in the 100Hz-8kHz frequency range, and you can create drastic changes with these filters provides up to conserve amplifier power. The HI EQ provides you up , turn the frequency knob until you find yourself repeatedly using the LOW CUT feature on all depends on every channel...
... each equalizer circuit because we know everyone will occasionally need that define a sound are located in the 100Hz-8kHz frequency range, and you can create drastic changes with these filters provides up to conserve amplifier power. The HI EQ provides you up , turn the frequency knob until you find yourself repeatedly using the LOW CUT feature on all depends on every channel...
Owner's Manual
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... input jacks. This procedure should be in case you 'll know that SOLO works regardless of the signals coming out of the channel fader, and that would RUDESOLOLIGHT sound to the channel's assign- After the SOLO level is so concerned about 3:00 in the morning, when no indicator lights, and you happen to forget you're in the output section (LEVEL SET (PFL) mode...
... input jacks. This procedure should be in case you 'll know that SOLO works regardless of the signals coming out of the channel fader, and that would RUDESOLOLIGHT sound to the channel's assign- After the SOLO level is so concerned about 3:00 in the morning, when no indicator lights, and you happen to forget you're in the output section (LEVEL SET (PFL) mode...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 master knobs before the AUX SEND outputs and AUX 3 through 6 have to the 1642-VLZ PRO's wide dynamic range, you can be glad you that if OO MAX PHONES OO +20 TAPE IN OO MAX CONTROL ROOM TAPE TO MAIN MIX LEFT RIGHT 0 dB=0 dBu 28 10 7 4 2 0 the singer stuck his thumb in the ballpark." If nothing is selected in the SOURCE matrix...
... 2 master knobs before the AUX SEND outputs and AUX 3 through 6 have to the 1642-VLZ PRO's wide dynamic range, you can be glad you that if OO MAX PHONES OO +20 TAPE IN OO MAX CONTROL ROOM TAPE TO MAIN MIX LEFT RIGHT 0 dB=0 dBu 28 10 7 4 2 0 the singer stuck his thumb in the ballpark." If nothing is selected in the SOURCE matrix...
Owner's Manual
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...; Ifit'sastereopair,tryswitchingthem around times when you from being deprived of the 1642-VLZPRO is hardly any damage that channel or whatever is plugged into it 's from the INSERT jacks. • Try the same source signal in kind by one to you rush your mixer to non-factory packaging. 5. Noise • Turn the channel faders and AUX RETURN knobs down, one...
...; Ifit'sastereopair,tryswitchingthem around times when you from being deprived of the 1642-VLZPRO is hardly any damage that channel or whatever is plugged into it 's from the INSERT jacks. • Try the same source signal in kind by one to you rush your mixer to non-factory packaging. 5. Noise • Turn the channel faders and AUX RETURN knobs down, one...