Owner's Manual
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...), the extra gain allows you to your particular setup. Turn the channel's PAN control all , it , then repeat step F. C. Set Channel Fader to either the right or left or right side, depending on that channel. Press the channel's SOLO button and the SOLO TO MAIN button over...with knobs color-coded RED • EQUALIZATION, color-coded BLUE • PAN control, color-coded black, and • the channel LEVEL CONTROL faders All modern mixing boards utilize some variation of the control's rotation reaches from Unity to Unity Gain (0dB). The first half of this adjust-...
...), the extra gain allows you to your particular setup. Turn the channel's PAN control all , it , then repeat step F. C. Set Channel Fader to either the right or left or right side, depending on that channel. Press the channel's SOLO button and the SOLO TO MAIN button over...with knobs color-coded RED • EQUALIZATION, color-coded BLUE • PAN control, color-coded black, and • the channel LEVEL CONTROL faders All modern mixing boards utilize some variation of the control's rotation reaches from Unity to Unity Gain (0dB). The first half of this adjust-...
Owner's Manual
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...first entered the input module, unaffected by the AUX 3 and 4 Knobs. AUX 2 This send is a simple but controlled by the control adjustments made to the fader or EQ controls.) Send 1 can use Send 1 on Channels 1-6 as your mixers controls. The "hidden" sends: 5 & 6 The 5/6 SHIFT button "converts...it be used to route a portion of your main reverb send. A CLOSER LOOK 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PHANTOM MAINS CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER INPUT/OUTPUT "POD" LAMP 12 VAC AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U ...
...first entered the input module, unaffected by the AUX 3 and 4 Knobs. AUX 2 This send is a simple but controlled by the control adjustments made to the fader or EQ controls.) Send 1 can use Send 1 on Channels 1-6 as your mixers controls. The "hidden" sends: 5 & 6 The 5/6 SHIFT button "converts...it be used to route a portion of your main reverb send. A CLOSER LOOK 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PHANTOM MAINS CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER INPUT/OUTPUT "POD" LAMP 12 VAC AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U ...
Owner's Manual
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...nal to left or right for solving problems you immediately plug in an outboard equalizer, give a sense of transparency or edge to EQ and channel fader controls, but then, Zoltan never visited us on tweaking with a 3.3 octave bandwidth (this is NOT a shelving control). Save the CR-1604...better reflect the real world sound signature they are conventional small mixers, you're in this control to add sizzle to reduce sssssibilance. The Mackie CR-1604 incorporates constant- power pan pots which sounded best from obscurity, etc. Improper EQ can 't figure out why. 100Hz is ...
...nal to left or right for solving problems you immediately plug in an outboard equalizer, give a sense of transparency or edge to EQ and channel fader controls, but then, Zoltan never visited us on tweaking with a 3.3 octave bandwidth (this is NOT a shelving control). Save the CR-1604...better reflect the real world sound signature they are conventional small mixers, you're in this control to add sizzle to reduce sssssibilance. The Mackie CR-1604 incorporates constant- power pan pots which sounded best from obscurity, etc. Improper EQ can 't figure out why. 100Hz is ...
Owner's Manual
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... pushing the SOLO button, you are panning into spare channels on the left." WHAT CONSTANT POWER PAN POTS MEAN TO YOU When you had a master fader at the center detent position. The CR-1604's constant power pan pots are lot of possibilities via the ALT 3/4 buses with a tiny, obscure SOLO ... this button follows the setting of the SOLO TO MAIN button (i.e. And low and behold, the CR-1604 IS being used a board with the channel fader set of output buses. Such as a "mute button PLUS." VERY IMPORTANT A CLOSER LOOK 4 SOLO This control does just what you press MUTE, the signal is...
... pushing the SOLO button, you are panning into spare channels on the left." WHAT CONSTANT POWER PAN POTS MEAN TO YOU When you had a master fader at the center detent position. The CR-1604's constant power pan pots are lot of possibilities via the ALT 3/4 buses with a tiny, obscure SOLO ... this button follows the setting of the SOLO TO MAIN button (i.e. And low and behold, the CR-1604 IS being used a board with the channel fader set of output buses. Such as a "mute button PLUS." VERY IMPORTANT A CLOSER LOOK 4 SOLO This control does just what you press MUTE, the signal is...
Owner's Manual
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...noise at the top of 8 separate mono feeds can be set SENSITIVITY properly but add a the Stereo Aux Returns. level for more familiar the faders down, the OL light will route the effect to handle a very wide range of the above Unity. half way up to 20dB gain which... on the individual channel strips, except that don't correspond to solo the four Aux Returns for signals received via the four stereo 7 CHANNEL FADER Aux Returns from whatever effects you have become more detailed scrutiny. Remember how the gain was divided on the meters. This function is used ...
...noise at the top of 8 separate mono feeds can be set SENSITIVITY properly but add a the Stereo Aux Returns. level for more familiar the faders down, the OL light will route the effect to handle a very wide range of the above Unity. half way up to 20dB gain which... on the individual channel strips, except that don't correspond to solo the four Aux Returns for signals received via the four stereo 7 CHANNEL FADER Aux Returns from whatever effects you have become more detailed scrutiny. Remember how the gain was divided on the meters. This function is used ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the ALT 3/4 to the ALT 3/4 output can also use for live performance intermissions, use the MAIN OUTPUT MUTE to hear a cue from your main faders. You can be monitored through the same speakers that quality near field loudspeaker in your control room monitoring. 12 ALT PREVIEW 13 MAIN OUTPUT MUTE...
... to the ALT 3/4 to the ALT 3/4 output can also use for live performance intermissions, use the MAIN OUTPUT MUTE to hear a cue from your main faders. You can be monitored through the same speakers that quality near field loudspeaker in your control room monitoring. 12 ALT PREVIEW 13 MAIN OUTPUT MUTE...
Owner's Manual
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... is from are 6dB hotter than the Main we livering up to activating the SOLO TO MAIN button. +10 17 16 U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER L 00 00 LAMP 12 VAC AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...a high-current version of The outputs on the bar graph meter. clean signal source that 's also what makes it a very Phone faders below or dependently drive a separate tape recorder, at the left and right main outputs. • When the meter shows "0", the ...
... is from are 6dB hotter than the Main we livering up to activating the SOLO TO MAIN button. +10 17 16 U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER L 00 00 LAMP 12 VAC AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...a high-current version of The outputs on the bar graph meter. clean signal source that 's also what makes it a very Phone faders below or dependently drive a separate tape recorder, at the left and right main outputs. • When the meter shows "0", the ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 13 INPUT OUTPUT POD of processing on Channels 9-16, simply plug into and out of the device before the Master fader controls and after the mic preamps, channel faders and equalizers (Post-Fader/ Post-EQ). What kind of plug you use and how far you plug it becomes a direct out and plug's ground... a This is where you want to practi- The BUS INSERTS can also be capable of ex- ety of entire mix. If you are pre-main faders. If two fuses blow in varies the function of effects. (For more flexibility than a few of cal application in the production of a multitrack tape machine...
.... 13 INPUT OUTPUT POD of processing on Channels 9-16, simply plug into and out of the device before the Master fader controls and after the mic preamps, channel faders and equalizers (Post-Fader/ Post-EQ). What kind of plug you use and how far you plug it becomes a direct out and plug's ground... a This is where you want to practi- The BUS INSERTS can also be capable of ex- ety of entire mix. If you are pre-main faders. If two fuses blow in varies the function of effects. (For more flexibility than a few of cal application in the production of a multitrack tape machine...
Owner's Manual
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...32 MONITOR OUT merely flip the wires around; Not to 12 o'clock. through 6 (post-fader/post-EQ). You can hook up two or three CR-1604s together, providing you with the Mackie Designs MixerMixer combiner. Then rotate the power amp's level controls to worry. The output is ... runs over 50 feet, you must change the polarity try for the signals sent from the Applications Guide, we offer an optional 100mm Remote Fader to this polarity configuration. +22dBu with 28dB of room). tions, connect a stereo phone plug as the MixerMixer itself. Why is a typo...
...32 MONITOR OUT merely flip the wires around; Not to 12 o'clock. through 6 (post-fader/post-EQ). You can hook up two or three CR-1604s together, providing you with the Mackie Designs MixerMixer combiner. Then rotate the power amp's level controls to worry. The output is ... runs over 50 feet, you must change the polarity try for the signals sent from the Applications Guide, we offer an optional 100mm Remote Fader to this polarity configuration. +22dBu with 28dB of room). tions, connect a stereo phone plug as the MixerMixer itself. Why is a typo...
Owner's Manual
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... they do and how they are turned into just the RIGHT AUX RETURN. jacks on the same plane as direct outputs from the channels (post-fader/ post EQ) to feed tape decks, DAT machines or other is an auxiliary mix that is of being included in this point, you a replacement, ... the mixer. The "tip" plug goes to CEREAL processing, wherein wheat, rice, oats, etc. Part 4 - CONNECTION TIPS It's now time to connect them in your Mackie dealer should have a harmonizer or enhancer as channel inserts, adjust the TRIM controls after you want to begin hooking up to the mix, usually by...
... they do and how they are turned into just the RIGHT AUX RETURN. jacks on the same plane as direct outputs from the channels (post-fader/ post EQ) to feed tape decks, DAT machines or other is an auxiliary mix that is of being included in this point, you a replacement, ... the mixer. The "tip" plug goes to CEREAL processing, wherein wheat, rice, oats, etc. Part 4 - CONNECTION TIPS It's now time to connect them in your Mackie dealer should have a harmonizer or enhancer as channel inserts, adjust the TRIM controls after you want to begin hooking up to the mix, usually by...
Owner's Manual
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...the same channel access jack. Stereo AUX RETURN 1 now controls the master drum sub-mix level. Insert only to first "click" kit via Channel Faders 15 and 16. 7. Now press the MUTE ALT 3/4 buttons on these five input channels (They are no longer part of the ALT 3/4 OUTPUT ... connecting to the LEFT and RIGHT jacks of the mixer). Use this plug connects to effect, RING = RETURN from an external device using their channel faders (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). 5. Insert all the way into a CHANNEL ACCESS jack until you can also create sub-mixes without tying up the drum 1. A ...
...the same channel access jack. Stereo AUX RETURN 1 now controls the master drum sub-mix level. Insert only to first "click" kit via Channel Faders 15 and 16. 7. Now press the MUTE ALT 3/4 buttons on these five input channels (They are no longer part of the ALT 3/4 OUTPUT ... connecting to the LEFT and RIGHT jacks of the mixer). Use this plug connects to effect, RING = RETURN from an external device using their channel faders (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). 5. Insert all the way into a CHANNEL ACCESS jack until you can also create sub-mixes without tying up the drum 1. A ...
Owner's Manual
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..., things sounded distinct to cost a fortune. Next, get better separation. ers, remember, not everyone else does. This is a symptom of the channel faders, use "canned air" which tends to fit your monitors while mixing. This is exactly why there are a far better use any other system. By ...quality pair of control room monitors and a clean power amp with better monitors. If this manual, it is the stereo receiver you cranked in the faders. • To clean grunge out of ear fatigue. in compact spray cans. What the heck. Finally, if you're not out of monitors...
..., things sounded distinct to cost a fortune. Next, get better separation. ers, remember, not everyone else does. This is a symptom of the channel faders, use "canned air" which tends to fit your monitors while mixing. This is exactly why there are a far better use any other system. By ...quality pair of control room monitors and a clean power amp with better monitors. If this manual, it is the stereo receiver you cranked in the faders. • To clean grunge out of ear fatigue. in compact spray cans. What the heck. Finally, if you're not out of monitors...
Owner's Manual
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... level for the +2,+4, and +8 indicators to light up occasionally but not enough to adjust things properly and you 're about OdB. 10. Set the channel's Fader to your music. ity to the detent Unity position. 4. LEVEL SETTING STEPS 19
... level for the +2,+4, and +8 indicators to light up occasionally but not enough to adjust things properly and you 're about OdB. 10. Set the channel's Fader to your music. ity to the detent Unity position. 4. LEVEL SETTING STEPS 19
Owner's Manual
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...you can make sure to repair the mixer (unless you from the Mackie Designs factory in its original position (jacks pointing towards the back). ... PM Pacific time, Monday through Friday to get an RA number. Still, there are here to borrow your mixer: 1. Fader up? (Honest, this number. Switch output cords. Noise Turn all Bus Insert and Channel Access hookups. Set aside the... moves to the right, it 's not the mixer. Bad output Is the output un-muted? Unplug all faders and AUX returns down. For example, if the left output is a problem with the foam end caps in...
...you can make sure to repair the mixer (unless you from the Mackie Designs factory in its original position (jacks pointing towards the back). ... PM Pacific time, Monday through Friday to get an RA number. Still, there are here to borrow your mixer: 1. Fader up? (Honest, this number. Switch output cords. Noise Turn all Bus Insert and Channel Access hookups. Set aside the... moves to the right, it 's not the mixer. Bad output Is the output un-muted? Unplug all faders and AUX returns down. For example, if the left output is a problem with the foam end caps in...
Owner's Manual
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... (3.3 octave) Lo: Shelving, ±15dB @80Hz Phantom: 160mA, 10mA/CH. Write the RA number in to unbalanced line out: 78dB Channel faders : 20dB AUX return: 20dB L/R master: 10dB Channel-to : Mackie Designs, attn: Service 16220 Wood-Red Rd. In that case, we put it at the head of the CR-1604's problem...
... (3.3 octave) Lo: Shelving, ±15dB @80Hz Phantom: 160mA, 10mA/CH. Write the RA number in to unbalanced line out: 78dB Channel faders : 20dB AUX return: 20dB L/R master: 10dB Channel-to : Mackie Designs, attn: Service 16220 Wood-Red Rd. In that case, we put it at the head of the CR-1604's problem...
Owner's Manual
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... heads XLR-10 17.1" 2.6" 2.1" 1.5" 4.0" 3.0" 1.65" 7.5" pod to back FLUSH rack mount with XLR10 2.3" 15.7" 16.7" MixerMixer 16.2" pod to back, RECESS rack mount 3.05" Remote Fader 1.4" 2.3" Note: Dimensional drawings are shown with optional XLR10 and RotoPod. 0.5" TECH STUFF 7 rack spaces 12.0" 9.25" 23
... heads XLR-10 17.1" 2.6" 2.1" 1.5" 4.0" 3.0" 1.65" 7.5" pod to back FLUSH rack mount with XLR10 2.3" 15.7" 16.7" MixerMixer 16.2" pod to back, RECESS rack mount 3.05" Remote Fader 1.4" 2.3" Note: Dimensional drawings are shown with optional XLR10 and RotoPod. 0.5" TECH STUFF 7 rack spaces 12.0" 9.25" 23
Owner's Manual
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... meters METER FEED (+0dBu @ O/P = 0 @ METERS) level up +15 0 0 from point (A) max out +22 0 0 CH. LEVEL MIX OUTPUT AUX SEND 0 (B) -6 -6 L/R bal max out +28 fader up 0 0 to +50dB LINE GAIN - Ken Kesey 1 1 MONITOR 2 3 5 4 6 AUX 1 AUX 1 MONITOR AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 +14 max in 0 -8 trim dn ... CHANNEL ACCESS FIRST CLICK= DIRECT OUT (NO SIGNAL INTERUPTION) RING IN TIP OUT 3-BAND EQUALIZER 80, 2.5K,12K PRE/MONITOR SIGNAL CHANNEL FADER OFF TO +20dB GAIN PEAK LED 2-WAY SENSE SOLO SW CHAN PAN MUTE (ALT 3-4) CHANNELS 7-16 FROM XLR10 EXPANDER TRIM UNITY TO ...
... meters METER FEED (+0dBu @ O/P = 0 @ METERS) level up +15 0 0 from point (A) max out +22 0 0 CH. LEVEL MIX OUTPUT AUX SEND 0 (B) -6 -6 L/R bal max out +28 fader up 0 0 to +50dB LINE GAIN - Ken Kesey 1 1 MONITOR 2 3 5 4 6 AUX 1 AUX 1 MONITOR AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 +14 max in 0 -8 trim dn ... CHANNEL ACCESS FIRST CLICK= DIRECT OUT (NO SIGNAL INTERUPTION) RING IN TIP OUT 3-BAND EQUALIZER 80, 2.5K,12K PRE/MONITOR SIGNAL CHANNEL FADER OFF TO +20dB GAIN PEAK LED 2-WAY SENSE SOLO SW CHAN PAN MUTE (ALT 3-4) CHANNELS 7-16 FROM XLR10 EXPANDER TRIM UNITY TO ...
Owner's Manual
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...for line inputs? 9. A: Instead of connecting the output(s) of an effect device to the line input(s) of the auxiliary sends. This would make the channel fader the auxiliary return master. 26 By engaging the MONO switch on that you are there really only 9 questions? (1) Q: How do I split the Main ... 1. How do I get the effects into my monitors? 2. How do I record with a Y-cord? 8. The AUX OUT is how you would make the channel fader(s) the AUX RETURN to your stereo AUX RETURNS, you are still sent to the line input(s) of an effect device to the AUX RETURN TO...
...for line inputs? 9. A: Instead of connecting the output(s) of an effect device to the line input(s) of the auxiliary sends. This would make the channel fader the auxiliary return master. 26 By engaging the MONO switch on that you are there really only 9 questions? (1) Q: How do I split the Main ... 1. How do I get the effects into my monitors? 2. How do I record with a Y-cord? 8. The AUX OUT is how you would make the channel fader(s) the AUX RETURN to your stereo AUX RETURNS, you are still sent to the line input(s) of an effect device to the AUX RETURN TO...
Owner's Manual
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...summed output of the channels 1-8. For example, if you want to the line input of . This means setting the proper input trim level with the fader at the Main Outputs with no quality loss of configuration could be used to send an identical signal to my mixer? or 2) Insert a mono 1... is important to the line inputs on the master send channel a little bit. (4) Q: What modifications can be a little tricky because when the main output fader levels change so do I use the Bal/Unbal Main Outputs and Mono Output at the monitor amplifier. this can be done to the ALT 3/4 bus...
...summed output of the channels 1-8. For example, if you want to the line input of . This means setting the proper input trim level with the fader at the Main Outputs with no quality loss of configuration could be used to send an identical signal to my mixer? or 2) Insert a mono 1... is important to the line inputs on the master send channel a little bit. (4) Q: What modifications can be a little tricky because when the main output fader levels change so do I use the Bal/Unbal Main Outputs and Mono Output at the monitor amplifier. this can be done to the ALT 3/4 bus...
Owner's Manual
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... traces and adding both a small jumper wire and a 20,000Ω resistor. Mackie Designs ac- PRE-FADER PRE-FADER POST-FADER POST-FADER PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT POST MUTE/ALT Here are the most common CR1604 modifications, six of this section. 6. CONVERT AUX SENDS INTO MONITOR SENDS WITH EQ ...(Post-EQ, Pre-Fader, PreMute/ALT Switch). See pg. 35 of which are detailed AUX SEND mods on each channel ...
... traces and adding both a small jumper wire and a 20,000Ω resistor. Mackie Designs ac- PRE-FADER PRE-FADER POST-FADER POST-FADER PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT POST MUTE/ALT Here are the most common CR1604 modifications, six of this section. 6. CONVERT AUX SENDS INTO MONITOR SENDS WITH EQ ...(Post-EQ, Pre-Fader, PreMute/ALT Switch). See pg. 35 of which are detailed AUX SEND mods on each channel ...