READ THIS PAGE!!!
We realize that you must have a powerfulOther Nuggets of Wisdom
hankerinO to try out your new 1604-VLZ PRO. OrFor optimum sonic performance, the channel
you might be one of those people who neverfaders and the MAIN MIX fader should be set near
reads manuals. Either way, all we ask is thatthe OU� (unity gain) markings.
you read this page NOW, and the rest can waitAlways turn the MAIN MIX fader and CTL
until youOre good and ready. But do read it NROOM/PHONES knob down before making con-
youOll be glad you did.nections to and from your 1604-VLZ PRO.
If you shut down your equipment, turn off your
amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on your
LEVEL-SETTING PROCEDURE
amplifiers last.
Message to seasoned pros: do NOT set levels
Save the shipping box! You may need it
using the old OTurn the trim up until the clipsomeday, and you donOt want to have to pay for
light comes on, then back off a hair� trick. When aanother one.
Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on, you
really are about to clip.INSTANT MIXING
This procedure really works N it assuresHereOs how to get going
low noise and high headroom. Please read on.right away, assuming you own a
ItOs not even necessary to hear what youOre do-microphone and a keyboard:
ing to set optimal levels. But if youOd like to: Plug1. Plug your microphone into Channel 1Os MIC
headphones into the PHONES output jack,input.
then set the C-R PHONES knob about one-
2. Turn on the 1604-VLZ PRO.
quarter of the way up.
3. Perform the Level-Setting Procedure .
The following steps must be performed one
4. Connect cords from the MAIN OUT jacks to
channel at a time:
your amplifier.
1. Turn the TRIM, AUX send and fader
5. Hook up speakers to the amp and turn it on.
controls fully down.
6. Set channel 1Os fader to the OU� mark.
2. Be sure the 1�2, 3�4 and L�R channel
assignment switches are all disengaged.7. Engage (push in) Channel 1Os L-R switch.
3. Set the EQ knobs at the center detents.8. Set the MAIN MIX fader one-quarter of the
way up.
4. Connect the signal source to the MIC or
LINE channel input.9. Sing like a canary!
5. Engage (push in) the channelOs SOLO10. Plug your keyboard into channels 3 and 4.
switch.11. Turn channel 3Os PAN knob fully left and
6. Push in the MODE switch in the outputchannel 4Os PAN knob fully right.
section (LEVEL SET (PFL) mode) N the12. Set those faders to the OU� mark.
LEVEL SET LED will light.13. Perform the Level-Setting Procedure .
7. Play something into the selected input, at14. Engage the L-R switch on these channels.
real-world levels.
15. Play like a madman and sing like a canary!
8. Adjust the TRIM control so that theItOs your first mix!
display on the meter stays around O0.�
(Only the left meter is active in thePlease write your serial number here for
Level-Setting Procedure.)future reference (i.e. insurance claims, tech
support, return authorization, etc.):
9. If youOd like to apply some EQ, do so
now and return to the previous step.
10. Disengage that channelOs SOLO switch.
11. Repeat for each of channels 1�16.Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
Part No. 820-034-01 Rev. A 01/99
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