CHANNEL INSERT AUX RETURNS
(Channels 1�4 )
This is where you connect the outputs of
These jacks, on the backyour parallel effects devices (or extra audio
of the MicroSeries 1202-VLZ,sources). These balanced inputs are similar to
are where you connect serialthe stereo LINE IN inputs (without EQ, Aux
effects such as compressors, equalizers, de-Sends, Pan, Mute, and Solo). The circuits will
essers, or filters . Since most people donOthandle stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced
have more than a few of these gadgets, weOvesignals, either instrument level, �10dBV or
included inserts for just the first four chan-+4dBu. They can be used with just about any
nels. If you want to use this kind of processingpro or semipro effects device on the market.
on channels 5 through 12, simply patchTo learn how signals are routed from these
through the processor before you plug into theinputs, see .
MS1202-VLZ.One Device: If you have
The CHANNEL INSERT points are after thejust one parallel effects
TRIM and LOW CUT controls, but before thedevice, use STEREO AUX
channelOs EQ and GAIN controls. The sendRETURN 1 and leave STE-
(tip) is low-impedance (120 ohms), capable ofREO AUX RETURN 2
driving any line-level device. The return (ring) unplugged. That way, the unused AUX RE-
is high-impedance (over 2.5k ohms) and canTURN 2 level control can be used to feed
be driven by almost any device.AUX RETURN 1 to your stage monitors, via
Insert cables must be wired thusly:the EFX TO MONITOR switch .
SEND to processorMono Device: If you have an effects de-
ringOtip�
tipsleeve(TRS plug)vice with a mono output (one cord), plug
that into STEREO AUX RETURN 1, LEFT/
This plug connects to one of the Oring�MONO, and leave AUX RETURN 1, RIGHT,
mixerOs Channel Insert jacks.RETURN from processor
unplugged. That way the signal will be sent
Tip = Send (output to effects device)to both sides, magically appearing in the
Ring = Return (input from effects device)center as a mono signal. This wonOt work
Sleeve = Common ground (connect shield towith AUX RETURN 2 N youOll need a Y-cord.
all three sleeves)
Besides being used for inserting externalSERIAL NUMBERMANUFACTURING DATE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
NOT REMOVE COVER.
devices, these jacks can also be used as chan-NG TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
S OUVRIR
nel direct outputs; post-TRIM, post-LOW CUT,
ECHANGE DE MaME TYPE.
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
and pre EQ. In fact, Mackie mic preamps have
(PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
become so famous that people buy these mix-CHANNEL INSERTS
ers just to have four of these preamps in their4321
arsenal. HereOs three ways you can use the
CHANNEL INSERT jacks:
MONO PLUG
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Channel Insert jack
Direct out with no signal interruption to master.
Insert only to first Oclick.�
MONO PLUG
Channel Insert jack
Direct out with signal interruption to master.
Insert all the way in to the second Oclick.�
STEREO
PLUG
Channel Insert jack
For use as an effects loop.
(TIP = SEND to effect, RING = RETURN from effect.)
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