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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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CAUTION:
1604-VL ZPRO
16-CH ANNEL MIC/ LINE MIX ER
WITH PREMIUM XDR
TM
MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • COPYRIGHT ©1998 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • US PATENT NUMBER 29/049,129
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Thank you for choosing a Mackie Designs pro-
fessional compact mixer. The 1604-VLZ PRO is
equipped with our new precision-engineered
XDR
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Extended Dynamic Range premium
studio-grade mic preamp featuring:
• Full gain range from 0 to 60dB
• +22 dBu line signal handling capability
• 130 dB dynamic range
• Distortion less than 0.0007%, 20Hz to 20kHz
• Bullet-proof RF rejection using DC pulse
transformer circuitry
Now that you have your 1604-VLZ PRO, find
out how to get the most from it. That’s where
this manual comes in.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Since many of you folks will want to hook up
your 1604-VLZ
PRO immediately, the first pages
you will encounter after the table of contents are
the ever popular hookup diagrams. These show
typical mixer setups for Record/Mixdown, Video,
Disc Jockey and Stereo PA. After this section is a
detailed tour of the entire mixer.
Every feature of the 1604-VLZ
PRO will be
described “geographically;” in other words, in
order of where it is physically placed on the
mixer’s top or rear panel. These descriptions are
divided into the first three manual chapters, just
as your mixer is organized into three distinct
zones:
1. PATCHBAY: The zillion jacks on the back
of the “pod.”
2. CHANNEL STRIP: The sixteen channel
strips on the left.
3. OUTPUT SECTION: The output section on
the right.
Whenever a specific 1604-VLZ
PRO compo-
nent is mentioned, it’ll be in all capital letters
sans-serif type. That can help you find refer-
ences to specific controls much faster, without
slowing you down as you read normally. For ex-
ample: The quick brown fader jumped over the
RUDE SOLO LIGHT
.
Throughout these chapters you’ll find illus-
trations, with each feature numbered. If you’re
curious about a feature, simply locate it on the
appropriate illustration, note the number at-
tached to it, and find that number in the nearby
paragraphs or refer to the table of contents.
You’ll also find cross-references to these num-
bered features within a paragraph. For instance, if
you see “To wire your own cables:
,” simply find
that number in the manual and you’ve found your
answer. (These are not page numbers.)
You’ll also notice feature numbers just float-
ing in space, like this
. These numbers
direct you to relevant information.
This icon marks infor-
mation that is critically
important or unique to the
1604-VLZ
PRO. For your
own good, read them and
remember them. They will be on the final test.
This icon will lead you to
in-depth explanations of fea-
tures and practical tips. While
not mandatory, they’ll have
some valuable information.
A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTORS SECTION
Appendix is a section on connectors:
XLR connectors, balanced connectors, unbal-
anced connectors, special hybrid connectors.
More resources on our website @
www.mackie.com
THE GLOSSARY: A Haven of Non-Techiness For
The Neophyte
The "Glossary of Terms" is a fairly compre-
hensive dictionary of pro-audio terms. If terms
like “clipping,” “noise floor,” or “unbalanced”
leave you blank, refer to this glossary for a
quick explanation.
ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED
"Arcane Mysteries" discusses some of the down ’n’
dirty practical realities of microphones, fixed installa-
tions, grounding, and balanced versus unbalanced
lines. It’s a goldmine for the neophyte and even the
seasoned pro might learn a thing or two.
INTRODUCTION
PATCHBAY
CHANNEL STRIPS
OUTPUT
SECTION
