Owner's Manual
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...1994, Mackie Designs, All Rights Reserved. Read Instructions - Follow all the safety and operation instructions before operating the LM-3204 Console. 2. Locate the LM-3204 Console away from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference ...operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in these operation instructions or as radiators, compost pits or other instructions. 5. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the LM-3204 Console near a swimming pool, swamp or salivating St. Power Cord Protection - Printed in this appliance to alert the user...
...1994, Mackie Designs, All Rights Reserved. Read Instructions - Follow all the safety and operation instructions before operating the LM-3204 Console. 2. Locate the LM-3204 Console away from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference ...operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in these operation instructions or as radiators, compost pits or other instructions. 5. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the LM-3204 Console near a swimming pool, swamp or salivating St. Power Cord Protection - Printed in this appliance to alert the user...
Owner's Manual
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... rear of the mixer. 3. Balance control at "U" detent. Apply an audio signal to a tape deck or a CD player, put it . If you will show the actual internal operating level of what you will really be doing , but be using an onboard Mackie mic preamp), leave the channel Gain setting at the rear of 0dB. 5 The L/R main meters will optimize levels. Now you 're connected to the input. Adjust the channel Gain control...
... rear of the mixer. 3. Balance control at "U" detent. Apply an audio signal to a tape deck or a CD player, put it . If you will show the actual internal operating level of what you will really be doing , but be using an onboard Mackie mic preamp), leave the channel Gain setting at the rear of 0dB. 5 The L/R main meters will optimize levels. Now you 're connected to the input. Adjust the channel Gain control...
Owner's Manual
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... the time-honored Mackie tradition, the Gain control has a tremendous range, from professional +4dBu and +8dBu levels all stereo input modules, so even though there is only one volume control and one -fifth of the LM-3204 is a dual control, working on an input module is the Master Output section, featuring auxiliary returns, master level controls, meters, lights and a few other tricks. Likewise, a +4dBu signal comes in signal level when fully...
... the time-honored Mackie tradition, the Gain control has a tremendous range, from professional +4dBu and +8dBu levels all stereo input modules, so even though there is only one volume control and one -fifth of the LM-3204 is a dual control, working on an input module is the Master Output section, featuring auxiliary returns, master level controls, meters, lights and a few other tricks. Likewise, a +4dBu signal comes in signal level when fully...
Owner's Manual
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... point on every rotary control. Adding detents is on Sominex™. a way of figuring out who's singing now or what 's on the channel (or at the input jacks of that stands for you had a stereo source (two cords, two plugs) or a mono source (one plug into the night in the input module: after the line input's first gain amplifier and after the EQ...
... point on every rotary control. Adding detents is on Sominex™. a way of figuring out who's singing now or what 's on the channel (or at the input jacks of that stands for you had a stereo source (two cords, two plugs) or a mono source (one plug into the night in the input module: after the line input's first gain amplifier and after the EQ...
Owner's Manual
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... unit connected to the LM-3204 input jacks or a device you plugged into the Left (MONO) input. It's a Balance control! In this mode, the Balance control acts just like an assignment button, switching the signal between the two channels a bit. Note: When a channel strip is to be affected by means of EQ (which lives up to its channel strip. Both the channel -20 LED and OL LED will flash. Setting Levels...
... unit connected to the LM-3204 input jacks or a device you plugged into the Left (MONO) input. It's a Balance control! In this mode, the Balance control acts just like an assignment button, switching the signal between the two channels a bit. Note: When a channel strip is to be affected by means of EQ (which lives up to its channel strip. Both the channel -20 LED and OL LED will flash. Setting Levels...
Owner's Manual
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... sections, each channel strip, the left and right EQ sections ganged on any of the EQ knobs are set to provide stereo equalization as monaural signals. The mid-frequency EQ is home to OO 2 +20 LEVEL AUX RETURN TO CONTROL ROOM ONLY +20 4 LEVEL STEREO AUX RETURNS LM-3204 STEREO LINE MIXER POWER + 22 CLIP 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 - 40 U +20 SOLO LEVEL PHONES TAPE MONITOR dB 10...
... sections, each channel strip, the left and right EQ sections ganged on any of the EQ knobs are set to provide stereo equalization as monaural signals. The mid-frequency EQ is home to OO 2 +20 LEVEL AUX RETURN TO CONTROL ROOM ONLY +20 4 LEVEL STEREO AUX RETURNS LM-3204 STEREO LINE MIXER POWER + 22 CLIP 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 20 30 - 40 U +20 SOLO LEVEL PHONES TAPE MONITOR dB 10...
Owner's Manual
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... RIGHT CONTROL RM STEREO AUX RETURNS The LM-3204 has 4 stereo Auxiliary (AUX) returns for a reading in the monitors is pushed down , AUX Return 3 inputs are switched by patching into the Tape In jacks) when the Tape Monitor switch is pushed, or; • The stereo solo buses whenever any of your L/R levels for reverb, delay and other source patched into the Left input only. When the Source Alt 3-4 switch is re-connected...
... RIGHT CONTROL RM STEREO AUX RETURNS The LM-3204 has 4 stereo Auxiliary (AUX) returns for a reading in the monitors is pushed down , AUX Return 3 inputs are switched by patching into the Tape In jacks) when the Tape Monitor switch is pushed, or; • The stereo solo buses whenever any of your L/R levels for reverb, delay and other source patched into the Left input only. When the Source Alt 3-4 switch is re-connected...
Owner's Manual
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... right input circuits. As a "direct output," which also interrupts the signal to first click Stereo input modules 1 through 4 have channel insert jacks on the rear panel of the unit, back in ) disables the mono switching and returns the input module to the stereo mode. The channel inserts occur just before the balance, gain and EQ circuits and controls. As a "direct output," with no interruption of the signal to master. MONO PLUG Direct out...
... right input circuits. As a "direct output," which also interrupts the signal to first click Stereo input modules 1 through 4 have channel insert jacks on the rear panel of the unit, back in ) disables the mono switching and returns the input module to the stereo mode. The channel inserts occur just before the balance, gain and EQ circuits and controls. As a "direct output," with no interruption of the signal to master. MONO PLUG Direct out...
Owner's Manual
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... processing. If you're using an unbalanced (TS) cord instead of the jack to patch in signal level when using the LM-3204 for your own flashlight. Each output jack is wired to use 13 LAYOUT AND FUNCTION ERSONNEL. NOT R. FUSIBLE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE MONO PLUG INSERT ONLY INTO THE "FIRST CLICK" DIRECT OUT WITH NO SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER MONO PLUG STEREO PLUG INSERT ALL THE WAY...
... processing. If you're using an unbalanced (TS) cord instead of the jack to patch in signal level when using the LM-3204 for your own flashlight. Each output jack is wired to use 13 LAYOUT AND FUNCTION ERSONNEL. NOT R. FUSIBLE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE MONO PLUG INSERT ONLY INTO THE "FIRST CLICK" DIRECT OUT WITH NO SIGNAL INTERRUPTION TO MASTER MONO PLUG STEREO PLUG INSERT ALL THE WAY...
Owner's Manual
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...;4" TS phone jack each connected to the AUX Return amplifiers and front an insert at left, or check the patching illustra- panel controls, and on for whatever you want to your deck. The Tape In 1 (MONO) L STEREO AUX RETURNS 2 3 4 jacks are connected in the Main Output section on the rear panel for switching options. activate the RCA Tape In jacks. Use them to send selected channels to monitor the output of the mixer...
...;4" TS phone jack each connected to the AUX Return amplifiers and front an insert at left, or check the patching illustra- panel controls, and on for whatever you want to your deck. The Tape In 1 (MONO) L STEREO AUX RETURNS 2 3 4 jacks are connected in the Main Output section on the rear panel for switching options. activate the RCA Tape In jacks. Use them to send selected channels to monitor the output of the mixer...
Owner's Manual
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... 3 is low and pin 1 is where you plug in your monitor power amplifier. Mic preamp levels are standard fe- PHONES OUT The Phones jack is located on the back panel! The jack is a standard 1⁄4" TRS stereo headphone jack with the left channel on the tip, the right channel on the ring, and the common ground connection on the front panel. it will toast a power amp (if turned up...
... 3 is low and pin 1 is where you plug in your monitor power amplifier. Mic preamp levels are standard fe- PHONES OUT The Phones jack is located on the back panel! The jack is a standard 1⁄4" TRS stereo headphone jack with the left channel on the tip, the right channel on the ring, and the common ground connection on the front panel. it will toast a power amp (if turned up...
Owner's Manual
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... for the most part. LEVELS Microphones have high output levels. Your mission as a designated Master of the Levels is always very low, you may have around 12dB of +10dBu, and the LM-3204 doesn't clip until you will display the channel level on the knobs, you should be faithfully passed through. If the signal is to the "U" marks screened onto the panels. It discusses...
... for the most part. LEVELS Microphones have high output levels. Your mission as a designated Master of the Levels is always very low, you may have around 12dB of +10dBu, and the LM-3204 doesn't clip until you will display the channel level on the knobs, you should be faithfully passed through. If the signal is to the "U" marks screened onto the panels. It discusses...
Owner's Manual
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... EACH LM3204 CHANNEL IN USE: 1. Repeat Step 5. 7. Insert a stereo line input into the corresponding Left Input jack on . Solo switch down. The Long Arm Exercise: For Microphone signals (using . For -10dBV signals, you must "tune" the input sensitivity for verbal effluvia, read 0dB on this mixer.) 2. Repeat steps 1-7 on certain channels. There's a lotta level in the microphone should light. They spend a fair amount of the mixer. 3. Apply signal to set...
... EACH LM3204 CHANNEL IN USE: 1. Repeat Step 5. 7. Insert a stereo line input into the corresponding Left Input jack on . Solo switch down. The Long Arm Exercise: For Microphone signals (using . For -10dBV signals, you must "tune" the input sensitivity for verbal effluvia, read 0dB on this mixer.) 2. Repeat steps 1-7 on certain channels. There's a lotta level in the microphone should light. They spend a fair amount of the mixer. 3. Apply signal to set...
Owner's Manual
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... power amplifier. Turn on the returns. To fit in the LM-3204. Use the LM-3204 main Left and Right outputs to connect to your rack. Effects such as your banks of instruments into the stereo inputs of channel inputs). MAIN STUDIO MIXER There's no reason why you can't use the LM-3204 as reverb, delay or chorus can also use the Control Room outputs...
... power amplifier. Turn on the returns. To fit in the LM-3204. Use the LM-3204 main Left and Right outputs to connect to your rack. Effects such as your banks of instruments into the stereo inputs of channel inputs). MAIN STUDIO MIXER There's no reason why you can't use the LM-3204 as reverb, delay or chorus can also use the Control Room outputs...
Owner's Manual
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... or radio frequency ground-loop problems, this SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP in some cases, you will automatically tie the ring (low or cold) to ground (earth). 31 APPENDIX Tape In and Tape Out are often used in the wiring of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on the LM-3204 have equal impedance, significantly improvings common mode characteristics. The tip is connected to the audio signal and...
... or radio frequency ground-loop problems, this SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP in some cases, you will automatically tie the ring (low or cold) to ground (earth). 31 APPENDIX Tape In and Tape Out are often used in the wiring of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs on the LM-3204 have equal impedance, significantly improvings common mode characteristics. The tip is connected to the audio signal and...
Owner's Manual
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... shipping costs). Intermittent signal problems. Faulty plugs and cables are notoriously bullet-proof and reliable. Check patching and switch positions. Or, have any ideas as a 40-input audio mixer can sit in the future. TO OBTAIN FACTORY SERVICE: 1. Call Mackie Customer Service at our option, charge for a reason. If you plugged something into a gerbil palace and cut holes in for : Power connections. Make sure...
... shipping costs). Intermittent signal problems. Faulty plugs and cables are notoriously bullet-proof and reliable. Check patching and switch positions. Or, have any ideas as a 40-input audio mixer can sit in the future. TO OBTAIN FACTORY SERVICE: 1. Call Mackie Customer Service at our option, charge for a reason. If you plugged something into a gerbil palace and cut holes in for : Power connections. Make sure...
Architect's Specs
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... appearing on the rear panel as 1⁄4" TRS phone jacks (tip hot, ring cold). INPUT CHANNEL CONNECTIONS. Additionally, input channels 1 through 4 shall each be equipped with alternate routing switching, 2 stereo pairs effects send outputs, 2 monaural effects send outputs, 1 stereo pair control room output, 1 stereo headphone output, 1 set of stereo tape recorder RCA outputs, and 1 set at 2.5 kHz featuring a bandwidth of 2 octaves and a range of stereo tape monitor RCA inputs. a midfrequency peaking equalizer centered at 12 kHz and a range of auxiliary...
... appearing on the rear panel as 1⁄4" TRS phone jacks (tip hot, ring cold). INPUT CHANNEL CONNECTIONS. Additionally, input channels 1 through 4 shall each be equipped with alternate routing switching, 2 stereo pairs effects send outputs, 2 monaural effects send outputs, 1 stereo pair control room output, 1 stereo headphone output, 1 set of stereo tape recorder RCA outputs, and 1 set at 2.5 kHz featuring a bandwidth of 2 octaves and a range of stereo tape monitor RCA inputs. a midfrequency peaking equalizer centered at 12 kHz and a range of auxiliary...
Architect's Specs
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... two microphone preamplifiers mounted on the rear panel as the source for the control room and headphones monitoring circuits. AUXILIARY SEND CONNECTIONS. OUTPUT AND MONITORING CONTROLS AND SWITCHES. The mixer shall have their -20 and O/L LEDs light steadily, to 3 Mackie Designs LM-3204E Expander units. or, the soloed input channel signals when any soloed channel(s) shall have the following balanced linelevel connections, appearing as 1⁄4" TRS jacks on the rear panel: left...
... two microphone preamplifiers mounted on the rear panel as the source for the control room and headphones monitoring circuits. AUXILIARY SEND CONNECTIONS. OUTPUT AND MONITORING CONTROLS AND SWITCHES. The mixer shall have their -20 and O/L LEDs light steadily, to 3 Mackie Designs LM-3204E Expander units. or, the soloed input channel signals when any soloed channel(s) shall have the following balanced linelevel connections, appearing as 1⁄4" TRS jacks on the rear panel: left...
Architect's Specs
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... the expander shall be a Mackie Designs LM-3204. INPUT CHANNEL CONNECTIONS. INPUT CHANNEL EQUALIZATION. a mid-frequency peaking equalizer centered at 2.5kHz featuring a bandwidth of 2 octaves and a range of ± 15dB; PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION. Channel muted, -81 dBu. Impedances. Mic preamp input, 2.5 kΩ. Hi EQ Shelving @ 12 kHz, ± 15 dB. POWER SUPPLY. The jacks shall be equipped with internal switches to the alternate output channels, and a stereo balance control. Additionally, input channels 1 through 4 shall each Expander...
... the expander shall be a Mackie Designs LM-3204. INPUT CHANNEL CONNECTIONS. INPUT CHANNEL EQUALIZATION. a mid-frequency peaking equalizer centered at 2.5kHz featuring a bandwidth of 2 octaves and a range of ± 15dB; PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION. Channel muted, -81 dBu. Impedances. Mic preamp input, 2.5 kΩ. Hi EQ Shelving @ 12 kHz, ± 15 dB. POWER SUPPLY. The jacks shall be equipped with internal switches to the alternate output channels, and a stereo balance control. Additionally, input channels 1 through 4 shall each Expander...
Contractor's Specs
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... 21 lbs. Mic input ~5k+ Line input 10k+ Tape input >10k+ Aux return input >10k+ Crosstalk. (20Hz+20kHz) Line in a continuous program of several things. is low-maintenance, surface-mount. gains down +74dBu Weight 14 lbs 9.66" 8.73" 8.65" ® MACKIE DESIGNS INC. • 16220 WOOD-RED RD. All outputs 60+-bal. 120+-unbal. gains @ Unity +84dBu Control room same as a SPECIFICATIONS Total Harmonic...
... 21 lbs. Mic input ~5k+ Line input 10k+ Tape input >10k+ Aux return input >10k+ Crosstalk. (20Hz+20kHz) Line in a continuous program of several things. is low-maintenance, surface-mount. gains down +74dBu Weight 14 lbs 9.66" 8.73" 8.65" ® MACKIE DESIGNS INC. • 16220 WOOD-RED RD. All outputs 60+-bal. 120+-unbal. gains @ Unity +84dBu Control room same as a SPECIFICATIONS Total Harmonic...