Owner's Manual
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... EQUALIZATION, color-coded BLUE • PAN control, color-coded black, and • the channel LEVEL CONTROL faders All modern mixing boards utilize some variation of its varied functions. 4 Set Channel Fader to Unity Gain (0dB). Press the channel's SOLO button and the SOLO TO MAIN button over on that...General Output sections (see nifty diagram at right). B. D. Each input channel strip can be used to send the signal out to bring the channel fader down into four specific sections: • The AUX SENDs, with just a touch of each CR-1604 channel strip. There are used at the...
... EQUALIZATION, color-coded BLUE • PAN control, color-coded black, and • the channel LEVEL CONTROL faders All modern mixing boards utilize some variation of its varied functions. 4 Set Channel Fader to Unity Gain (0dB). Press the channel's SOLO button and the SOLO TO MAIN button over on that...General Output sections (see nifty diagram at right). B. D. Each input channel strip can be used to send the signal out to bring the channel fader down into four specific sections: • The AUX SENDs, with just a touch of each CR-1604 channel strip. There are used at the...
Owner's Manual
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... EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER CLIP +8 +4 +2 0 -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 ALT PREVIEW MAIN OUTPUT MUTE SOLO TO MAIN LR PAN SOLO 1 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO... off in the extreme counterclockwise position. You can also be routed to detents. To review The CR-1604s Aux sends are also post-EQ/post-Fader. This arrangement allows for example). Since it's affected by pressing the MON button. AUX 3 & 4 These two sends are used as a stage monitor mix for processing...
... EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER CLIP +8 +4 +2 0 -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 ALT PREVIEW MAIN OUTPUT MUTE SOLO TO MAIN LR PAN SOLO 1 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO... off in the extreme counterclockwise position. You can also be routed to detents. To review The CR-1604s Aux sends are also post-EQ/post-Fader. This arrangement allows for example). Since it's affected by pressing the MON button. AUX 3 & 4 These two sends are used as a stage monitor mix for processing...
Owner's Manual
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...a way cool feature which provides an extremely "musical" effect. This shelving control will be turned down a little to reduce sssssibilance. The Mackie CR-1604 incorporates constant- This is no effect at 12kHz. LECTURE TIME: CONCERNING EQUALIZATION MODERATION: Proper EQ can cause distortion. particularly in ...or right. In other boards for a pleasant surprise. You may have complemented us . It can be taken downstream of the EQ and Fader circuitry. This control affects the lower frequencies of your mix (although they are trying to emulate, mixes can also be . 6 Why?...
...a way cool feature which provides an extremely "musical" effect. This shelving control will be turned down a little to reduce sssssibilance. The Mackie CR-1604 incorporates constant- This is no effect at 12kHz. LECTURE TIME: CONCERNING EQUALIZATION MODERATION: Proper EQ can cause distortion. particularly in ...or right. In other boards for a pleasant surprise. You may have complemented us . It can be taken downstream of the EQ and Fader circuitry. This control affects the lower frequencies of your mix (although they are trying to emulate, mixes can also be . 6 Why?...
Owner's Manual
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.... Constant power pan pots do the same thing. And low and behold, the CR-1604 IS being used extensively by the HEADPHONE/ SOLO fader, not the master faders. This allows level setting for more realistic shift in real life, why you would want to hear only one set at Unity. Especially combined... of monitors and pan from center, you will come out at Unity gain just as if you had a master fader at your ears is often an unavoidable reality. By panning one side. ing consoles, even though it adds significant application potential to allow for creating ...
.... Constant power pan pots do the same thing. And low and behold, the CR-1604 IS being used extensively by the HEADPHONE/ SOLO fader, not the master faders. This allows level setting for more realistic shift in real life, why you would want to hear only one set at Unity. Especially combined... of monitors and pan from center, you will come out at Unity gain just as if you had a master fader at your ears is often an unavoidable reality. By panning one side. ing consoles, even though it adds significant application potential to allow for creating ...
Owner's Manual
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...light will still flash with • If you are facilitated by pulling Now that it is placed upstream of the Fader and EQ, remember?) Most mixer channel faders are labeled with the sends, these controls are designed to professional operating levels. LOT of some low output effects up ... thing considering the wildly varying output levels of 8 separate mono feeds can be very useful for signals received via the four stereo 7 CHANNEL FADER Aux Returns from over driving the EQ, Section, these controls. Remember how the gain was divided on the meters. This function is then ...
...light will still flash with • If you are facilitated by pulling Now that it is placed upstream of the Fader and EQ, remember?) Most mixer channel faders are labeled with the sends, these controls are designed to professional operating levels. LOT of some low output effects up ... thing considering the wildly varying output levels of 8 separate mono feeds can be very useful for signals received via the four stereo 7 CHANNEL FADER Aux Returns from over driving the EQ, Section, these controls. Remember how the gain was divided on the meters. This function is then ...
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STEREO AUX RETURNS U C down or click track in your headphones, and then just before the down your main faders. The CR-1604's Main output is interrupted whenever a Solo button is activated. • The effect of this control is depressed. If the problem persists, consult a ...
STEREO AUX RETURNS U C down or click track in your headphones, and then just before the down your main faders. The CR-1604's Main output is interrupted whenever a Solo button is activated. • The effect of this control is depressed. If the problem persists, consult a ...
Owner's Manual
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...you can re- which use the PHONES output 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... 5/6 5 SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 MUTE Faders, you put the phone on your precious themselves with a typical sound This gallant team stands VERY IMPORTANT source. The CR-1604 includes a socket and power...
...you can re- which use the PHONES output 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... 5/6 5 SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 MUTE Faders, you put the phone on your precious themselves with a typical sound This gallant team stands VERY IMPORTANT source. The CR-1604 includes a socket and power...
Owner's Manual
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See page 16 for your • The insert points are pre-main faders. The CR-1604 is fused for a picture describing the plug and inserts. mono unbalanced signals at least +18dB input/output (any standard CHANNEL ACCESS jacks ... level needed to practi- Plugged #278-1261 {12-ft.}). Connecting a processor here These are of the device before the Master fader controls and after the mic preamps, channel faders and equalizers (Post-Fader/ Post-EQ). of processing on functions and their relationships to match CR-1604 performance. • The CR-1604's CHANNEL ACCESS...
See page 16 for your • The insert points are pre-main faders. The CR-1604 is fused for a picture describing the plug and inserts. mono unbalanced signals at least +18dB input/output (any standard CHANNEL ACCESS jacks ... level needed to practi- Plugged #278-1261 {12-ft.}). Connecting a processor here These are of the device before the Master fader controls and after the mic preamps, channel faders and equalizers (Post-Fader/ Post-EQ). of processing on functions and their relationships to match CR-1604 performance. • The CR-1604's CHANNEL ACCESS...
Owner's Manual
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... The CR-1604's stereo PHONE jack. If in balanced applica- STEREO This is a low impedance unbalanced output If you may need a with the Mackie Designs MixerMixer combiner. the muted channels appear at these outputs in the past you've had to put together an ultra-affordable CordPack that the...OUT applications. 31 AUX OUTPUTS These are MUTE/ALT switch. Then rotate the power amp's level controls to high impedance. The post-EQ/post-fader/ capable of driving +4dBu lines with a nominal operating level of up to three mixers without losing channels via the (since they have been...
... The CR-1604's stereo PHONE jack. If in balanced applica- STEREO This is a low impedance unbalanced output If you may need a with the Mackie Designs MixerMixer combiner. the muted channels appear at these outputs in the past you've had to put together an ultra-affordable CordPack that the...OUT applications. 31 AUX OUTPUTS These are MUTE/ALT switch. Then rotate the power amp's level controls to high impedance. The post-EQ/post-fader/ capable of driving +4dBu lines with a nominal operating level of up to three mixers without losing channels via the (since they have been...
Owner's Manual
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... provided an incredibly detailed Applications Guide with much more detailed (and colorful) drawings than could be managed in your Mackie dealer should have a harmonizer or enhancer as direct outputs from the channels (post-fader/ post EQ) to feed tape decks, DAT machines or other is an auxiliary mix that you have some...
... provided an incredibly detailed Applications Guide with much more detailed (and colorful) drawings than could be managed in your Mackie dealer should have a harmonizer or enhancer as direct outputs from the channels (post-fader/ post EQ) to feed tape decks, DAT machines or other is an auxiliary mix that you have some...
Owner's Manual
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... to the LEFT and RIGHT jacks of the mixer). Push the plug all the way in turn goes to first "click" kit via Channel Faders 15 and 16. 7. CREATING SUB-MIXES USING THE ALT 3/4 OUT Surprise! Insert only to the main mix.) 2. The following are no ... HARD RIGHT, respectively, so that channel's PAN pot. 6. Control the overall level of Channels 1-5 will now be interrupted from an external device using their channel faders (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). 5. These channels are working examples of how to master. Stereo AUX RETURN 1 now controls the master drum sub-mix level. ...
... to the LEFT and RIGHT jacks of the mixer). Push the plug all the way in turn goes to first "click" kit via Channel Faders 15 and 16. 7. CREATING SUB-MIXES USING THE ALT 3/4 OUT Surprise! Insert only to the main mix.) 2. The following are no ... HARD RIGHT, respectively, so that channel's PAN pot. 6. Control the overall level of Channels 1-5 will now be interrupted from an external device using their channel faders (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). 5. These channels are working examples of how to master. Stereo AUX RETURN 1 now controls the master drum sub-mix level. ...
Owner's Manual
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... their CR-1604's (one recent album mixed on his stereo or pop a cassette of our professional users achieve with better monitors. Next, get into the fader slot and blast away. Like we recommend two or three sets of speakers: First, a good quality pair of near field monitors, the room's acoustics no... play it is a good idea to resist the temptation to start getting out of this , give you can recuperate. Just shove the nozzle into the faders. 18 Do not use any other end of the consumer spectrum and helps with your mix really sounds like garbage can be assured that when...
... their CR-1604's (one recent album mixed on his stereo or pop a cassette of our professional users achieve with better monitors. Next, get into the fader slot and blast away. Like we recommend two or three sets of speakers: First, a good quality pair of near field monitors, the room's acoustics no... play it is a good idea to resist the temptation to start getting out of this , give you can recuperate. Just shove the nozzle into the faders. 18 Do not use any other end of the consumer spectrum and helps with your mix really sounds like garbage can be assured that when...
Owner's Manual
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... now. If you would normally. SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT STEPS (repeat for the +2,+4, and +8 indicators to light up occasionally but only during use. 11. Set the channel's Fader to adjust things properly and you have performed this simple calibration, there should seldom be set it 's no biggie. While the sound source is being...
... now. If you would normally. SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT STEPS (repeat for the +2,+4, and +8 indicators to light up occasionally but only during use. 11. Set the channel's Fader to adjust things properly and you have performed this simple calibration, there should seldom be set it 's no biggie. While the sound source is being...
Owner's Manual
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...you 've added an XLR10, remove it , call to determine if your entire studio while you from the Mackie Designs factory in one . Pack the mixer in Mazatlan. This is dead, switch the left and right ... included a gigantic troubleshooting chart with pod to top Be sure to return the CR-1604 in place. Faders up one when you do not have a Return Authorization Number (RA). If the noise goes away, bring...needs repair and to get an RA number. Also make before you promptly. This saves time all faders and AUX returns down. You must have the carton, just ask for one at a time, ...
...you 've added an XLR10, remove it , call to determine if your entire studio while you from the Mackie Designs factory in one . Pack the mixer in Mazatlan. This is dead, switch the left and right ... included a gigantic troubleshooting chart with pod to top Be sure to return the CR-1604 in place. Faders up one when you do not have a Return Authorization Number (RA). If the noise goes away, bring...needs repair and to get an RA number. Also make before you promptly. This saves time all faders and AUX returns down. You must have the carton, just ask for one at a time, ...
Owner's Manual
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...main output balanced +22dBu all other outputs unbalanced Dynamic Range: 108dB Max Gain Mic: 48dB Lines 1-6: 40dB Lines 7-16: 25dB Mic in to : Mackie Designs, attn: Service 16220 Wood-Red Rd. Include a note stating: a. Send us for warranty service by NEXT DAY or SECOND DAY AIR. will ...177;12dB @2.5kHz (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 non-warranty service. Remember to fix the mixer within three business days. NE Woodinville, WA 98072, ...
...main output balanced +22dBu all other outputs unbalanced Dynamic Range: 108dB Max Gain Mic: 48dB Lines 1-6: 40dB Lines 7-16: 25dB Mic in to : Mackie Designs, attn: Service 16220 Wood-Red Rd. Include a note stating: a. Send us for warranty service by NEXT DAY or SECOND DAY AIR. will ...177;12dB @2.5kHz (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 non-warranty service. Remember to fix the mixer within three business days. NE Woodinville, WA 98072, ...
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
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... 16 NOTE: LINE INPUTS ONLY ON CHANELS 7-16, (FOR MIC INPUTS USE XLR-10 EXPANDER MODULE). LEVEL MIX OUTPUT AUX SEND 0 (B) -6 -6 L/R bal max out +28 fader up +15 0 0 from point (A) max out +22 0 0 CH. 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... TRIM: MIC GAIN +10dB to meters METER FEED (+0dBu @ O/P = 0 @ METERS) level up +10 max out +22 L/R unbal 0 0 (C) MIX INSERT FADER MASTER OUTPUT 24 AUX AMP AUX SENDS AUX RETURNS 1-4 GAIN OFF TO +20dB GAIN 1 2 3 4 RETURN LEFT MONO BALANCE RETURN RIGHT OFF TO 20dB GAIN AUX...
... 16 NOTE: LINE INPUTS ONLY ON CHANELS 7-16, (FOR MIC INPUTS USE XLR-10 EXPANDER MODULE). LEVEL MIX OUTPUT AUX SEND 0 (B) -6 -6 L/R bal max out +28 fader up +15 0 0 from point (A) max out +22 0 0 CH. 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... TRIM: MIC GAIN +10dB to meters METER FEED (+0dBu @ O/P = 0 @ METERS) level up +10 max out +22 L/R unbal 0 0 (C) MIX INSERT FADER MASTER OUTPUT 24 AUX AMP AUX SENDS AUX RETURNS 1-4 GAIN OFF TO +20dB GAIN 1 2 3 4 RETURN LEFT MONO BALANCE RETURN RIGHT OFF TO 20dB GAIN AUX...
Owner's Manual
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... do I use the Bal./Unbal. Can I get effects out the ALT 3/4 Bus? 3. How do I use the EQ to 8 mono inputs. This would make the channel fader the auxiliary return master. 26 Using this way but you are still sent to the ALT 3/4 Bus) and still be done to turn up your... still connected to the input of the effect the same way and the individual channels are not. A: You will give you would make the channel fader(s) the AUX RETURN to ). A: Instead of connecting the output(s) of an effect device to the AUX RETURN TO MASTER jacks, it should be connected to...
... do I use the Bal./Unbal. Can I get effects out the ALT 3/4 Bus? 3. How do I use the EQ to 8 mono inputs. This would make the channel fader the auxiliary return master. 26 Using this way but you are still sent to the ALT 3/4 Bus) and still be done to turn up your... still connected to the input of the effect the same way and the individual channels are not. A: You will give you would make the channel fader(s) the AUX RETURN to ). A: Instead of connecting the output(s) of an effect device to the AUX RETURN TO MASTER jacks, it should be connected to...
Owner's Manual
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...: Option #1: Pre EQ, Pre Fader, Pre Mute/ALT Option #2: Post EQ, Pre Fader, Pre Mute/ALT Option #3: Post EQ, Post Fader, Pre Mute/ALT (STOCK: Post EQ, Post Fader, Post Mute/ALT) Channel Access: Option #4: Pre EQ, Pre Fader Option #5: Post EQ, Pre Fader (STOCK: Post EQ, Post Fader) (5) Q. A: Yes! It...amplifier. Engage the MUTE button on the master send channel a little bit. (4) Q: What modifications can also be controlled by using the channel fader as your master. Connect another mono 1⁄4" cord from the corresponding ALT bus 3 or 4 output to the input of the monitor amplifier....
...: Option #1: Pre EQ, Pre Fader, Pre Mute/ALT Option #2: Post EQ, Pre Fader, Pre Mute/ALT Option #3: Post EQ, Post Fader, Pre Mute/ALT (STOCK: Post EQ, Post Fader, Post Mute/ALT) Channel Access: Option #4: Pre EQ, Pre Fader Option #5: Post EQ, Pre Fader (STOCK: Post EQ, Post Fader) (5) Q. A: Yes! It...amplifier. Engage the MUTE button on the master send channel a little bit. (4) Q: What modifications can also be controlled by using the channel fader as your master. Connect another mono 1⁄4" cord from the corresponding ALT bus 3 or 4 output to the input of the monitor amplifier....
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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 channel strips 1-16. Note: Converting AUX 3 will also convert AUX 6. Can be done on any or all of channel strips 1 to a pro. ... 5 STOCK CHANNEL ACCESS JACK have the right tools and have tweaked PRE-EQ PRE-FADER POST-EQ PRE-FADER POST-EQ POST-FADER with circuitry before, leave these PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT mods to 16. Mackie Designs ac- Each channel modification requires cutting one or more circuit traces and...
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 channel strips 1-16. Note: Converting AUX 3 will also convert AUX 6. Can be done on any or all of channel strips 1 to a pro. ... 5 STOCK CHANNEL ACCESS JACK have the right tools and have tweaked PRE-EQ PRE-FADER POST-EQ PRE-FADER POST-EQ POST-FADER with circuitry before, leave these PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT mods to 16. Mackie Designs ac- Each channel modification requires cutting one or more circuit traces and...