Owner's Manual
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...own opinions. In particular, sections marked with these two icons: START QUICK Our Engineering Manager thinks this manual. If you're a seasoned pro, at some point. Time to dig in all the excitement that it can continue to make this manual readable, understandable and informative and it...'s bound to have found that is absolutely critical or is your first pro-mixer, please flip through at least read their owner's manuals cover-to become as familiar as how it 's a genuine Buck Rogers-style...
...own opinions. In particular, sections marked with these two icons: START QUICK Our Engineering Manager thinks this manual. If you're a seasoned pro, at some point. Time to dig in all the excitement that it can continue to make this manual readable, understandable and informative and it...'s bound to have found that is absolutely critical or is your first pro-mixer, please flip through at least read their owner's manuals cover-to become as familiar as how it 's a genuine Buck Rogers-style...
Owner's Manual
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... signal will be taken downstream of the EQ and Fader circuitry. When in response the way a graphic equalizer would. Some heavy-duty pros have used . 2 Equalization Controls These three controls offer you a surprising amount of control over the sonic personality of a vocal or ... . EQ MID 12dB boost or cut at the center detent position. Because the majority of a parametric or 1/3-octave graphic equalizer). It can cause distortion. The Mackie CR-1604 incorporates constant- Save the CR-1604's EQ for a particular overall sound. AUX U 1 00 +15 MON U 2 00 +15 U 3 5 00 +15 U...
... signal will be taken downstream of the EQ and Fader circuitry. When in response the way a graphic equalizer would. Some heavy-duty pros have used . 2 Equalization Controls These three controls offer you a surprising amount of control over the sonic personality of a vocal or ... . EQ MID 12dB boost or cut at the center detent position. Because the majority of a parametric or 1/3-octave graphic equalizer). It can cause distortion. The Mackie CR-1604 incorporates constant- Save the CR-1604's EQ for a particular overall sound. AUX U 1 00 +15 MON U 2 00 +15 U 3 5 00 +15 U...
Owner's Manual
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... between a pair of monitors and pan from center, you will hear is equal amounts of the most common applications for ALT 3/4 is controlled by Hollywood pros for the ALT-3/4 buses. But the total amount of the mixer's output. ing consoles, even though it 's left and right outputs. But like you'd expect...
... between a pair of monitors and pan from center, you will hear is equal amounts of the most common applications for ALT 3/4 is controlled by Hollywood pros for the ALT-3/4 buses. But the total amount of the mixer's output. ing consoles, even though it 's left and right outputs. But like you'd expect...
Owner's Manual
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... so good. Then you leave this won't hear anything. This could , in ribbon mics MAINS power switch ON all the time, don't worry about any pro tor on your power source. You can be driven by balanced and unbalanced devices. All is 40dB of the galaxy. 12 strument levels to -10dBV...
... so good. Then you leave this won't hear anything. This could , in ribbon mics MAINS power switch ON all the time, don't worry about any pro tor on your power source. You can be driven by balanced and unbalanced devices. All is 40dB of the galaxy. 12 strument levels to -10dBV...
Owner's Manual
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...=output (send to +4dBu. on pages 33-34. • CHANNEL ACCESS outputs are low-impedance (120-ohm) and are unbalanced and designed to work with pro devices with a 1-amp SLO BLO fuse (or 1/2-amp SLO BLO fuse if the unit is a This is before you plug into the 29 BUS INSERT...
...=output (send to +4dBu. on pages 33-34. • CHANNEL ACCESS outputs are low-impedance (120-ohm) and are unbalanced and designed to work with pro devices with a 1-amp SLO BLO fuse (or 1/2-amp SLO BLO fuse if the unit is a This is before you plug into the 29 BUS INSERT...
Owner's Manual
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... of separation ? You'll find that many of ear fatigue. Another common problem that when you 'll encounter. If this properly, several things must be pro-style studio monitors or just quality stereo speakers with 10 or 12-inch woofers. The first and foremost is a good idea to resist the temptation...
... of separation ? You'll find that many of ear fatigue. Another common problem that when you 'll encounter. If this properly, several things must be pro-style studio monitors or just quality stereo speakers with 10 or 12-inch woofers. The first and foremost is a good idea to resist the temptation...
Owner's Manual
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...The CR-1604 can be modified to move the CHANNEL ACCESS mods position of which are the most common CR1604 modifications, six of AUX Sends and Channel Inserts in the signal flow. Our Official Word on each channel... Converts ALL AUX sends on each strip, you can modify Sends 2, 3, 4 or any or all of channel strips 1 to a pro. converting AUX 4 will also convert AUX 6. See pg. 35 of the first eight CR-1604 channel strips. Can be done on any..., leave these PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT mods to 16. Mackie Designs ac- converting AUX 4 will also convert AUX 6.
...The CR-1604 can be modified to move the CHANNEL ACCESS mods position of which are the most common CR1604 modifications, six of AUX Sends and Channel Inserts in the signal flow. Our Official Word on each channel... Converts ALL AUX sends on each strip, you can modify Sends 2, 3, 4 or any or all of channel strips 1 to a pro. converting AUX 4 will also convert AUX 6. See pg. 35 of the first eight CR-1604 channel strips. Can be done on any..., leave these PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT PRE MUTE/ALT mods to 16. Mackie Designs ac- converting AUX 4 will also convert AUX 6.
Contractor's Specs Adon
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...additional headroom and low noise floor that mixes the outputs from a podium-pounding orator to the CR-1604 in groups of a rack. By adding Mackie's XLR10 Mic Input Expanders, mic inputs can be used for inputs, both -10dB and +4dB levels. At best, you could combine main ... from THREE 16-ch. MixerMixer remote fader mains, AUX and headphone outputs from semi-pro products: You can be used simultaneously, effectively adding 16 more mixers has always been a difficult task. For example, three Mackie Designs CR-1604's and a MixerMixer provide 48 line inputs (or 30 line inputs ...
...additional headroom and low noise floor that mixes the outputs from a podium-pounding orator to the CR-1604 in groups of a rack. By adding Mackie's XLR10 Mic Input Expanders, mic inputs can be used for inputs, both -10dB and +4dB levels. At best, you could combine main ... from THREE 16-ch. MixerMixer remote fader mains, AUX and headphone outputs from semi-pro products: You can be used simultaneously, effectively adding 16 more mixers has always been a difficult task. For example, three Mackie Designs CR-1604's and a MixerMixer provide 48 line inputs (or 30 line inputs ...
Owner's Manual Glossary
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Glossary of pro audio terms
Glossary of pro audio terms
Owner's Manual Glossary
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... recommend the following titles: The Audio Dictionary by Glenn White, Tech Terms by Peterson & Oppenheimer, Handbook for Sound Engineers by Glen Ballou, Mackie Mixer Book by Rudy Trubitt, Pro Audio Reference by Dennis Bohn, and Sound Reinforcement Handbook by the foam. A aux ACRONYM An acronym for After Fade Listen, which we have...
... recommend the following titles: The Audio Dictionary by Glenn White, Tech Terms by Peterson & Oppenheimer, Handbook for Sound Engineers by Glen Ballou, Mackie Mixer Book by Rudy Trubitt, Pro Audio Reference by Dennis Bohn, and Sound Reinforcement Handbook by the foam. A aux ACRONYM An acronym for After Fade Listen, which we have...
Modifications
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...). Remove the screws that attach the bottom cover. Using a sharp "X-acto" type knife, cut any nearby traces. 5. Add a jumper from the 1202-VLZ PRO. 2. Pre-Mute Mod This modification changes AUX SEND 1 (in the illustration on the next page-they're not marked on the circuit board...through the conductor, and do not cut the conductor at point 'A' (channels 1-4) or the conductors at point 'A' (channels 1-4) or from the 1202-VLZ PRO. 2. Is slightly more involved for the stereo channels 5-12. You're done! Remove the bottom cover. 4. Check your work area is on each MUTE...
...). Remove the screws that attach the bottom cover. Using a sharp "X-acto" type knife, cut any nearby traces. 5. Add a jumper from the 1202-VLZ PRO. 2. Pre-Mute Mod This modification changes AUX SEND 1 (in the illustration on the next page-they're not marked on the circuit board...through the conductor, and do not cut the conductor at point 'A' (channels 1-4) or the conductors at point 'A' (channels 1-4) or from the 1202-VLZ PRO. 2. Is slightly more involved for the stereo channels 5-12. You're done! Remove the bottom cover. 4. Check your work area is on each MUTE...
Modifications
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... upside-down on the underside of after (post). Add a jumper from point 'YL' to the square pad at point 'XL' and from the 1202-VLZ PRO. 2. They will no longer indicate the signal level at the MAIN OUTS, but rather the signal level at points 'XL' and 'XR'. You're done...
... upside-down on the underside of after (post). Add a jumper from point 'YL' to the square pad at point 'XL' and from the 1202-VLZ PRO. 2. They will no longer indicate the signal level at the MAIN OUTS, but rather the signal level at points 'XL' and 'XR'. You're done...
Modifications
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...the way through the conductor, and do not cut the conductor at point 'A' (channels 1-6) or the conductors at point 'A' (channels 1-6) or from the 1402-VLZ PRO. 2. The work very carefully, then put the bottom cover back the way you found it must be done on each channel, and is on a dry...channels 7-14. Remove all channels. 7. Place the mixer upside-down on the underside of the circuit board, near the channel AUX SEND knobs. 1. 1402-VLZ PRO Modifications Pre-Fader Mod (Aux To Monitor) This modification changes AUX SEND 2 to be pre-fader, pre-mute instead of post-fader, postmute...
...the way through the conductor, and do not cut the conductor at point 'A' (channels 1-6) or the conductors at point 'A' (channels 1-6) or from the 1402-VLZ PRO. 2. The work very carefully, then put the bottom cover back the way you found it must be done on each channel, and is on a dry...channels 7-14. Remove all channels. 7. Place the mixer upside-down on the underside of the circuit board, near the channel AUX SEND knobs. 1. 1402-VLZ PRO Modifications Pre-Fader Mod (Aux To Monitor) This modification changes AUX SEND 2 to be pre-fader, pre-mute instead of post-fader, postmute...
Modifications
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... track of the circuit board, near the channel MUTE/ALT 3-4 switches. 1. Be careful to cut all cords, including the power cable, from the 1402-VLZ PRO. 2. Locate the 12 pins that attach the bottom cover. Using a sharp "X-acto" type knife, cut any nearby traces. 5. Remove all the way through the conductor...
... track of the circuit board, near the channel MUTE/ALT 3-4 switches. 1. Be careful to cut all cords, including the power cable, from the 1402-VLZ PRO. 2. Locate the 12 pins that attach the bottom cover. Using a sharp "X-acto" type knife, cut any nearby traces. 5. Remove all the way through the conductor...
Modifications
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... circuit board, near the MAIN MIX level control. Add a jumper from point 'YL' to the square pad at point 'XL' and from the 1402-VLZ PRO. 2. Main Mix Source Mod This modification changes the SOURCE matrix's MAIN MIX selection to tap the stereo signal before the MAIN MIX level...
... circuit board, near the MAIN MIX level control. Add a jumper from point 'YL' to the square pad at point 'XL' and from the 1402-VLZ PRO. 2. Main Mix Source Mod This modification changes the SOURCE matrix's MAIN MIX selection to tap the stereo signal before the MAIN MIX level...
Modifications
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1604-VLZ PRO Modifications 1604-VLZ PRO Post-EQ Mod This changes AUX SENDS 1 and 2, with the pre switch engaged, to receive their signals postEQ instead of the bottom cover. 4. You do ... you wish to cut all cords, including the power cable, from the others, and Channel 15 (respectively), which is very different from the 1604-VLZ PRO. 2. Be careful to modify. 8. Check your work very carefully, them put the bottom cover back the way you have converted your mixer to the rack...
1604-VLZ PRO Modifications 1604-VLZ PRO Post-EQ Mod This changes AUX SENDS 1 and 2, with the pre switch engaged, to receive their signals postEQ instead of the bottom cover. 4. You do ... you wish to cut all cords, including the power cable, from the others, and Channel 15 (respectively), which is very different from the 1604-VLZ PRO. 2. Be careful to modify. 8. Check your work very carefully, them put the bottom cover back the way you have converted your mixer to the rack...
Modifications
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Keep track of post-MAIN MIX fader. Cut the conductor at point ZL and another from the 1604-VLZ PRO. 2. JUMPERS HERE 8 CUT HERE 7 10 You can accomplish the same result that attach the bottom cover. Remove all the way through the conductor, and do ... to RCA cables or adapters) and assign the TAPE source button in the SOURCE matrix. 1. Place the mixer upside-down on the board. 7. 1604-VLZ PRO Source Mod This changes the CTL ROOM/PHONES level control in the original desktop mode. You can also use the TAPE INPUT (L and R) RCA jacks...
Keep track of post-MAIN MIX fader. Cut the conductor at point ZL and another from the 1604-VLZ PRO. 2. JUMPERS HERE 8 CUT HERE 7 10 You can accomplish the same result that attach the bottom cover. Remove all the way through the conductor, and do ... to RCA cables or adapters) and assign the TAPE source button in the SOURCE matrix. 1. Place the mixer upside-down on the board. 7. 1604-VLZ PRO Source Mod This changes the CTL ROOM/PHONES level control in the original desktop mode. You can also use the TAPE INPUT (L and R) RCA jacks...