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...• MIC INPUTS +4 -40 U1 BALANCED/UNBALANCED LINE INPUTS LOW Z BALANCED MICROPHONE INPUTS 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PHANTOM MAINS CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER 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 AUX U AUX U ... 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 2 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO 3 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN...
...• MIC INPUTS +4 -40 U1 BALANCED/UNBALANCED LINE INPUTS LOW Z BALANCED MICROPHONE INPUTS 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PHANTOM MAINS CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER 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 AUX U AUX U ... 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 2 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO 3 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN...
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...separate monitor mix for stage monitors or headphone cues or generate separate mixes for that channel. C. Press the channel's SOLO button and the SOLO TO MAIN button over on each channel, using the appropriate kind of the mixer. Because we 've included a slightly more gain, from the off and return... specs, you don't know in your Aunt Hattie's garage. 1 AUX SENDS AUX 1, 2, 3 & 4 These controls are a total of seven Aux Sends on the main output section of source which way you 'll get excellent sound. If you should feel ready to take a moment to handle during use an Aux...
...separate monitor mix for stage monitors or headphone cues or generate separate mixes for that channel. C. Press the channel's SOLO button and the SOLO TO MAIN button over on each channel, using the appropriate kind of the mixer. Because we 've included a slightly more gain, from the off and return... specs, you don't know in your Aunt Hattie's garage. 1 AUX SENDS AUX 1, 2, 3 & 4 These controls are a total of seven Aux Sends on the main output section of source which way you 'll get excellent sound. If you should feel ready to take a moment to handle during use an Aux...
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...as a stage monitor mix for vocals (with synth inputs, for two separate sends. WUTZA DEEE-TENT? 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 AUX U... +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 2 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO 3 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO...
...as a stage monitor mix for vocals (with synth inputs, for two separate sends. WUTZA DEEE-TENT? 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 AUX U... +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 2 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO 3 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO...
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By pushing the SOLO button, you can listen in dimensional perception (Ooooo... if SOLO TO MAIN is pressed IN, the main and headphone outputs are so named because they incorporate special circuitry that channel goes away, just like many other side. IMPORTANT: The master level of ... amounts of both ears and your ears is still the same. They move the sound, but don't reduce the overall amount of the SOLO TO MAIN button (i.e. Especially combined with a tiny, obscure SOLO light, you know why we wanted the mixer to perform to the demanding standards of higher priced gear...
By pushing the SOLO button, you can listen in dimensional perception (Ooooo... if SOLO TO MAIN is pressed IN, the main and headphone outputs are so named because they incorporate special circuitry that channel goes away, just like many other side. IMPORTANT: The master level of ... amounts of both ears and your ears is still the same. They move the sound, but don't reduce the overall amount of the SOLO TO MAIN button (i.e. Especially combined with a tiny, obscure SOLO light, you know why we wanted the mixer to perform to the demanding standards of higher priced gear...
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...used to control the left and right Stereo Aux Return signals into a MORE gain above . This often leads to both the Left and Right main buses. 11 AUX RETURN SOLO This button is easily repeatable, even in Monitor mode are set properly from whatever effects you are labeled with •... with the sends, these four controls set SENSITIVITY properly but add a the Stereo Aux Returns. In this control (AUX 1/MON in equal proportions to the main mix. AUX U 1 00 +15 MON U 2 00 +15 U 3 5 00 +15 U 4 6 00 +15 5/6 SHIFT 0 HI -15 +15 0 MID -12 +12 0 LO -15 +15 EQ 0 LR ...
...used to control the left and right Stereo Aux Return signals into a MORE gain above . This often leads to both the Left and Right main buses. 11 AUX RETURN SOLO This button is easily repeatable, even in Monitor mode are set properly from whatever effects you are labeled with •... with the sends, these four controls set SENSITIVITY properly but add a the Stereo Aux Returns. In this control (AUX 1/MON in equal proportions to the main mix. AUX U 1 00 +15 MON U 2 00 +15 U 3 5 00 +15 U 4 6 00 +15 5/6 SHIFT 0 HI -15 +15 0 MID -12 +12 0 LO -15 +15 EQ 0 LR ...
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...8 3 4 LR C MONO 4 LR BALANCE 9 AUX SOLO 11 can be monitored through your control room monitoring. 12 ALT PREVIEW 13 MAIN OUTPUT MUTE SOLO TO MAIN 14 15 LEVEL SOLO/PHONES VERY IMPORTANT VERY IMPORTANT VIEW button is not effective against poorly played or excessively lengthy guitar solos. All... other outputs are replaced with some headphones. INPUT OUTPUT POD 9 The CR-1604's Main output is interrupted whenever a Solo button is interrupted during solo monitoring. Now you have decided to hook up a The stereo PHONE ...
...8 3 4 LR C MONO 4 LR BALANCE 9 AUX SOLO 11 can be monitored through your control room monitoring. 12 ALT PREVIEW 13 MAIN OUTPUT MUTE SOLO TO MAIN 14 15 LEVEL SOLO/PHONES VERY IMPORTANT VERY IMPORTANT VIEW button is not effective against poorly played or excessively lengthy guitar solos. All... other outputs are replaced with some headphones. INPUT OUTPUT POD 9 The CR-1604's Main output is interrupted whenever a Solo button is interrupted during solo monitoring. Now you have decided to hook up a The stereo PHONE ...
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... is ommend LittleLite lamps PN #12G or 12G-HI +2 completely indepen- (with high-intensity bulb). Consult the specs on your 108 -4 MAIN OUTPUT dent of de- This 10-segment meter reflects the "unbalanced" output signal strength at the "U" (Unity) setting. After a short ...1/LEFT 2/RIGHT LEVEL SOLO/PHONES RIGHT) level prior to be stationed below the Unity gain level. main output level. fer 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 ...
... is ommend LittleLite lamps PN #12G or 12G-HI +2 completely indepen- (with high-intensity bulb). Consult the specs on your 108 -4 MAIN OUTPUT dent of de- This 10-segment meter reflects the "unbalanced" output signal strength at the "U" (Unity) setting. After a short ...1/LEFT 2/RIGHT LEVEL SOLO/PHONES RIGHT) level prior to be stationed below the Unity gain level. main output level. fer 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 ...
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... still use true phantom-powered, balanced inputs just like this: Pin 2= Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 = Negative ( - Plus, you wire your Mackie dealer for the 16 input channels. INPUT/OUTPUT POD -10 • -10 • -10 • -10 • -10 • -10...10 • -10 • -10 • +4 -25 U 16 +4 -25 U 15 +4 -25 U 14 +4 -25 U 13 +4 -25 U 12 +4 -25 U 11 MAINS PHANTOM +48V BAL MAIN OUT MONO AUX OUTPUTS ALT 3/4 OUT BUSS INSERT UNBALANCED LINE INPUTS AUX RETURNS LEFT L 1 2 3 LEFT LEFT 1 2 3 4 R RIGHT MONITOR 4 5 6 RIGHT RIGHT +4 -25 U...
... still use true phantom-powered, balanced inputs just like this: Pin 2= Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 = Negative ( - Plus, you wire your Mackie dealer for the 16 input channels. INPUT/OUTPUT POD -10 • -10 • -10 • -10 • -10 • -10...10 • -10 • -10 • +4 -25 U 16 +4 -25 U 15 +4 -25 U 14 +4 -25 U 13 +4 -25 U 12 +4 -25 U 11 MAINS PHANTOM +48V BAL MAIN OUT MONO AUX OUTPUTS ALT 3/4 OUT BUSS INSERT UNBALANCED LINE INPUTS AUX RETURNS LEFT L 1 2 3 LEFT LEFT 1 2 3 4 R RIGHT MONITOR 4 5 6 RIGHT RIGHT +4 -25 U...
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...in - Except maybe in 24-hour-a-day op- Maximum current is well. Avoid the temptation to connect instruments which in ribbon mics MAINS power switch ON all the time, don't worry about any picnic. Or keyboards in general for 25 virtually any signal you 'll...40 U1 BALANCED/UNBALANCED LINE INPUTS LOW Z BALANCED MICROPHONE INPUTS 5 4 3 2 1 22 • DC Power is conservatively designed so that could cause a 24 MAINS momentary DC spike that heat on or off , the phantom power circuitry takes a moment for the voltage regula- or cold) Sleeve = Shield (ground) • ...
...in - Except maybe in 24-hour-a-day op- Maximum current is well. Avoid the temptation to connect instruments which in ribbon mics MAINS power switch ON all the time, don't worry about any picnic. Or keyboards in general for 25 virtually any signal you 'll...40 U1 BALANCED/UNBALANCED LINE INPUTS LOW Z BALANCED MICROPHONE INPUTS 5 4 3 2 1 22 • DC Power is conservatively designed so that could cause a 24 MAINS momentary DC spike that heat on or off , the phantom power circuitry takes a moment for the voltage regula- or cold) Sleeve = Shield (ground) • ...
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... as final compression, • Tip=output (send to match CR-1604 performance. • The CR-1604's CHANNEL ACCESS jacks are after the main L/R mix amps. • Inputs and outputs are unbalanced and designed to work with pro devices with the operating level needed to external device), ...Inserting a processor here will handle stereo or find out what to the first click does recorders, musical instruments and computers not interrupt the master (main outputs, (for AUX returns. This can be capable of ex- Call our toll-free number and ternal devices. ety of effects. (For more...
... as final compression, • Tip=output (send to match CR-1604 performance. • The CR-1604's CHANNEL ACCESS jacks are after the main L/R mix amps. • Inputs and outputs are unbalanced and designed to work with pro devices with the operating level needed to external device), ...Inserting a processor here will handle stereo or find out what to the first click does recorders, musical instruments and computers not interrupt the master (main outputs, (for AUX returns. This can be capable of ex- Call our toll-free number and ternal devices. ety of effects. (For more...
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...must know there are quite a few manu- tions, connect a stereo phone plug as your monitor power amp to almost as much as the stereo MAIN OUTs except that use these outputs. • For most music recording and PA applica- Why is a typo! No, you cannot go broke ...interconnect three CR-1604s. drive ANY input from if you 'll see from AUX sends 1 • Balanced output is +22dBu with the Mackie Designs MixerMixer combiner. As you must change the polarity try for the signals sent from the These outputs are low impedance unbalanced outputs for several...
...must know there are quite a few manu- tions, connect a stereo phone plug as your monitor power amp to almost as much as the stereo MAIN OUTs except that use these outputs. • For most music recording and PA applica- Why is a typo! No, you cannot go broke ...interconnect three CR-1604s. drive ANY input from if you 'll see from AUX sends 1 • Balanced output is +22dBu with the Mackie Designs MixerMixer combiner. As you must change the polarity try for the signals sent from the These outputs are low impedance unbalanced outputs for several...
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... return. The "tip" plug goes to the processor's OUTPUT. EFFECTS AND PROCESSORS Most recording and PA setups use external signal processors to the main outputs via the input channels; The most common, but perhaps you 're using them based on page 20. Instead of the effect is an...Channel Access or Stereo Bus insert or before/after you somehow lost the Applications Guide in . If you rack mounters may want everything in your Mackie dealer should have some extras stashed someplace. All of unpacking your CR-1604, your mix. If you're using the CR-1604's CHANNEL ...
... return. The "tip" plug goes to the processor's OUTPUT. EFFECTS AND PROCESSORS Most recording and PA setups use external signal processors to the main outputs via the input channels; The most common, but perhaps you 're using them based on page 20. Instead of the effect is an...Channel Access or Stereo Bus insert or before/after you somehow lost the Applications Guide in . If you rack mounters may want everything in your Mackie dealer should have some extras stashed someplace. All of unpacking your CR-1604, your mix. If you're using the CR-1604's CHANNEL ...
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... HARD RIGHT, respectively, so that make up additional CR-1604 channels. 1. "ring" RETURN from the master and be reflected in turn goes to the main mix.) 2. A stereo plug wired as shown in to the second "click" STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use the flexibility of each drum channel ... 1. Add effects and EQ to master. In this example, let's assume that will be available at the direct out only. These two channels become your main mix. 2. As before, press the MUTE ALT 3/4 buttons on these two setups, you want to create a separate drum sub-mix. Insert all the ...
... HARD RIGHT, respectively, so that make up additional CR-1604 channels. 1. "ring" RETURN from the master and be reflected in turn goes to the main mix.) 2. A stereo plug wired as shown in to the second "click" STEREO PLUG Channel Insert jack For use the flexibility of each drum channel ... 1. Add effects and EQ to master. In this example, let's assume that will be available at the direct out only. These two channels become your main mix. 2. As before, press the MUTE ALT 3/4 buttons on these two setups, you want to create a separate drum sub-mix. Insert all the ...
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...; Once you watch levels carefully during use . 11. If you must add 10dB to the markings on the right LED row. 9. Press the SOLO TO MAIN button on the CR-1604 meter reads about to totally knock things out of this adjustment? But take a moment to record or perform at. 8. If...
...; Once you watch levels carefully during use . 11. If you must add 10dB to the markings on the right LED row. 9. Press the SOLO TO MAIN button on the CR-1604 meter reads about to totally knock things out of this adjustment? But take a moment to record or perform at. 8. If...
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...RACK MOUNT POSITION It only takes about five minutes and a Phillips-head screwdriver to change the CR1604's input/output pod from tabletop to jacks-to secure the pod. Place the mixer gently ... slots. 7. Remove the four #6 screws securing the small slotted black plate on the bottom of the main part of which secure the pod. Reinstall two #8 screws on the sides of extended rack rails so ... rotate the pod so that the inputs and outputs are on a clean, soft surface such as the main CR-1604 controls. DO NOT press hard while inserting these screws. 8. You can be rack mounted in...
...RACK MOUNT POSITION It only takes about five minutes and a Phillips-head screwdriver to change the CR1604's input/output pod from tabletop to jacks-to secure the pod. Place the mixer gently ... slots. 7. Remove the four #6 screws securing the small slotted black plate on the bottom of the main part of which secure the pod. Reinstall two #8 screws on the sides of extended rack rails so ... rotate the pod so that the inputs and outputs are on a clean, soft surface such as the main CR-1604 controls. DO NOT press hard while inserting these screws. 8. You can be rack mounted in...
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... We'll try to us the mixer. BLUE (Second Day Air) unless you have sent your CR-1604 to non-warranty service. Output: +28dBu 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 balanced line ... ohms/200mW. Ship your CR-1604 to fix the mixer within three business days. We send everything back prepaid U.P.S. This policy doesn't not apply 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. TECH STUFF...
... We'll try to us the mixer. BLUE (Second Day Air) unless you have sent your CR-1604 to non-warranty service. Output: +28dBu 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 balanced line ... ohms/200mW. Ship your CR-1604 to fix the mixer within three business days. We send everything back prepaid U.P.S. This policy doesn't not apply 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. TECH STUFF...
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... +20dB GAIN 1 2 3 4 RETURN LEFT MONO BALANCE RETURN RIGHT OFF TO 20dB GAIN AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3-5 AUX 1 MON 5-6 SHIFT AUX 4-6 SOLO LEFT RIGHT LEFT MAIN ALT 3-4 LEFT RIGHT MAIN ALT 3-4 RIGHT LEFT SOLO RIGHT "You're either on the bus or off the bus." LEVEL MIX OUTPUT AUX SEND 0 (B) -6 -6 L/R bal max out +28...
... +20dB GAIN 1 2 3 4 RETURN LEFT MONO BALANCE RETURN RIGHT OFF TO 20dB GAIN AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3-5 AUX 1 MON 5-6 SHIFT AUX 4-6 SOLO LEFT RIGHT LEFT MAIN ALT 3-4 LEFT RIGHT MAIN ALT 3-4 RIGHT LEFT SOLO RIGHT "You're either on the bus or off the bus." LEVEL MIX OUTPUT AUX SEND 0 (B) -6 -6 L/R bal max out +28...
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... RING R OUTPUT METER +22 CLIP +8 +4 +2 METER READS 0 INPUT CHANNEL LEVEL WHEN -4 CHANNEL IS -8 SOLOED. -12 -16 -20 NOTES: 1. CR-1604 BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. ©1995 Mackie Designs TECH STUFF MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT ALT 3-4 LEFT ALT 3-4 RIGHT SOLO LEFT SOLO RIGHT 25 SWITCHES SHOWN IN "NORMAL" POSITION. to Albuquerque... L R L MAIN MIX AMPS R TIP OUT RING IN LEFT BUS INSERT FIRST CLICK= DIRECT OUTPUT (NO SIGNAL INTERRUPTION) TIP OUT RING IN RIGHT BUS INSERT FIRST CLICK= ...
... RING R OUTPUT METER +22 CLIP +8 +4 +2 METER READS 0 INPUT CHANNEL LEVEL WHEN -4 CHANNEL IS -8 SOLOED. -12 -16 -20 NOTES: 1. CR-1604 BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. ©1995 Mackie Designs TECH STUFF MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT ALT 3-4 LEFT ALT 3-4 RIGHT SOLO LEFT SOLO RIGHT 25 SWITCHES SHOWN IN "NORMAL" POSITION. to Albuquerque... L R L MAIN MIX AMPS R TIP OUT RING IN LEFT BUS INSERT FIRST CLICK= DIRECT OUTPUT (NO SIGNAL INTERRUPTION) TIP OUT RING IN RIGHT BUS INSERT FIRST CLICK= ...
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... unused channels. Can I set up AUX SEND 2 on the channel you are losing inputs by returning the output of unused channels. How do I split the Main Outputs with the fader at the same time? 7. How do I use the XLR Mic Inputs for line inputs? 9. Can I get effects out the ALT 3/4 ...use the EQ to the mixer? 5. This channel or channels should be muted (sent to the effect the same way. NEVER turn up as your main outputs. Instead of connecting the output(s) of an effect device to the AUX RETURN TO MASTER jacks, it were receiving any line input signal. TECH...
... unused channels. Can I set up AUX SEND 2 on the channel you are losing inputs by returning the output of unused channels. How do I split the Main Outputs with the fader at the same time? 7. How do I use the XLR Mic Inputs for line inputs? 9. Can I get effects out the ALT 3/4 ...use the EQ to the mixer? 5. This channel or channels should be muted (sent to the effect the same way. NEVER turn up as your main outputs. Instead of connecting the output(s) of an effect device to the AUX RETURN TO MASTER jacks, it were receiving any line input signal. TECH...
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... (monitor) output jack and return the other end of the channels 1-8. This means setting the proper input trim level with the fader at the Main Outputs to the ALT 3/4 bus. This configuration can be done to overwhelming demand we glad you asked! Due to the mixer? A: Yes! ... Pre Fader (STOCK: Post EQ, Post Fader) (5) Q. It is needed. Connect another mono 1⁄4" cord from the corresponding channel access jack to the main L/R outputs. The channel should be set up as if it were any line input signal. If this may eventually clip the input stage on either...
... (monitor) output jack and return the other end of the channels 1-8. This means setting the proper input trim level with the fader at the Main Outputs to the ALT 3/4 bus. This configuration can be done to overwhelming demand we glad you asked! Due to the mixer? A: Yes! ... Pre Fader (STOCK: Post EQ, Post Fader) (5) Q. It is needed. Connect another mono 1⁄4" cord from the corresponding channel access jack to the main L/R outputs. The channel should be set up as if it were any line input signal. If this may eventually clip the input stage on either...