Mackie 1642-VLZ3 User Manual

1642-VLZ3OWNER’S MANUAL16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer

101642-VLZ31642-VLZ35. DIRECT OUTOnly on channels 1–8, these 1/4" balanced jacks deliver the signal from the very end of the channel path; post-G

11Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualDry Signal(s)Dry Signal(s)AuxSendAuxReturnWet SignalChannel PathMixStageOutputSectionProcessedSignalSignal Processor(e.g

121642-VLZ31642-VLZ311. TAPE OUTPUTThese unbalanced RCA jacks tap the main mix outputs to make simultaneous record-ing and PA work more convenient. Co

13Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualAs a general guide, you should turn on your mixer fi rst, before the power amplifi er or powered speakers, and turn it off

141642-VLZ31642-VLZ3Channel Strip Description26. ASSIGN (1–2, 3–4, L/R)Alongside each channel fader are four buttons, labeled SOLO, 1–2, 3–4 and L/R.

15Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualLEVEL SET (PFL) taps the channel signal before the fader. If you have a channel’s fader set way below “U” (unity gain),

161642-VLZ31642-VLZ3CONSTANT LOUDNESS ! ! !The 1642-VLZ3’s PAN [31] controls employ a design called “Constant Loudness.” It has nothing to do with liv

17Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual33. 4-BAND FIXED-FREQUENCY EQThe stereo channels (9-16) have a 4-band, fi xed-fre-quency equalization: LOW shelving at 8

181642-VLZ31642-VLZ3Output Section DescriptionYou’ve just learned about the input channels and how the signals get in and out. The signals come in via

19Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual40. TAPE IN (LEVEL)This knob controls the level of the stereo signal com-ing from the TAPE [12] INPUT RCA jacks. Its ra

21642-VLZ31642-VLZ31. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this app

201642-VLZ31642-VLZ344. MODE (NORMAL (AFL)/LEVEL SET (PFL))You may have already seen some of this in the SOLO discussion, but in case you missed it:

21Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualMeters vs. RealityYou may already be an expert at the world of “+4” (+4 dBu=1.23 V) and “–10” (–10 dBV=0.32 V) operatin

221642-VLZ31642-VLZ350. AUX SENDS SOLO and LEDIn live sound situations, AUX SEND [6] outputs 1 and 2 are likely to feed your stage monitors. You’ll w

23Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual55. C-R/PHNS ONLY (for RETURN 4)Once again, the default for all the STEREO RETURNS [7] is to feed them directly into th

241642-VLZ31642-VLZ3Appendix A: Service InformationWarranty ServiceDetails concerning the Limited Warranty are spelled out on page 31 of this manual.I

25Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual“XLR” ConnectorsMackie mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” connectors on all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the ground

261642-VLZ31642-VLZ3Special Mackie ConnectionsThe balanced-to-unbalanced connection has been anticipated in the wiring of Mackie jacks. A 1⁄4" TS

27Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualDirect out with no signal interruption to master.Insert only to first “click.”Channel Insert jackChannel Insert jackChan

281642-VLZ31642-VLZ3Appendix C: Technical InformationSpecifi cationsMain Mix Noise(20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" Main out, channel gains @ unity ga

29Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualBlock DiagramMAIN LSUB 3MAIN RSUB 2SUB 1SUB 4AUX 1AUX 2AUX 3AUX 4SIP LSIP RPFLLOGIC75HzHPFMID HI80 100?8K 12KLOLR1234SIP

3Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualOther Nuggets of WisdomFor optimum sonic performance, the channel fad-ers and the MAIN MIX fader should be set near the “

301642-VLZ31642-VLZ3Track SheetSession:Notes:Date:

31Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualA. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of three

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41642-VLZ31642-VLZ3IntroductionThank you for choosing a Mackie professional com-pact mixer. The 1642-VLZ3 is equipped with our precision-engineered X

5Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualContents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2INTRODUCTION ...

61642-VLZ31642-VLZ3HOOKUP DIAGRAMSRecording SystemStereo ProcessorPowered MonitorsCassette Recorder8 Track RecorderOutInFrom Mics, Keys,Drum machinese

7Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualLive Stereo PA SystemMic 1-5ProcessorProcessorDrumMachineMono EQs, M-1400i Amps,and (C300) Passive Stage MonitorsKeyboard

81642-VLZ31642-VLZ3Patchbay DescriptionAt the risk of stating the obvious, this is where you plug everything in: microphones, line-level instruments

9Owner’s ManualOwner’s ManualThis 15 dB of attenuation can be very handy when you are inserting a signal that is very hot, or you want to add a lot of