MODE (NORMAL (AFL)/LEVEL SET (PFL)) LEVEL SET LED
You may have already seen this, but in caseTo quote step 6 of the Level-Setting
you missed it: The 1604-VLZ PROOs solo systemProcedure , OPush in the MODE switch in
comes in two flavors: NORMAL (AFL) (sometimesthe output section (LEVEL SET (PFL) mode) N
called SIP, or solo-in-place) and LEVEL SET (PFL)the LEVEL SET LED will light.� When the solo
(sometimes called PFL, or pre-fader-listen).MODE switch is engaged, itOs in LEVEL SET
ULEFT RIGHTIn NORMAL (AFL), the soloed(PFL) mode, the mode you must be in to set
0 dB=0 dBu
channelOs signal is sent directly tolevels. Now, when you engage any solo switch,28
OOMAXOO+2010the C-R OUTS, PHONES outputthis LED will be a Ogreen light� to set levels. If
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and meter display just as it wouldyou tried to set levels during NORMAL (AFL)
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TAPETAPE TO2sound to the channelOs assign-mode, the meter display would be at the
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ment switches: post-EQ,mercy of the channel fader, and that would be
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4post-fader and post-PAN. Thea big problem.
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SOLO (LEVEL)
20works regardless of the channelOs
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CTL ROOMNORMAL (AFL)RUDEassignment positions, and thatThis knob controls the level of the signalsSOLO
SOURCELEVEL SET(PFL)LIGHT
makes it really handy N you cancoming from the SOLO system. ItOs range is off
check out a channel before you assign it.when fully down, unity at the center detent,
NORMAL (AFL) is the preferred mode dur-with 10dB additional gain turned fully up. After
ing mixdown: If the channel has somethe SOLO level is determined, the SOLO signals
midrange boost at 4.236kHz, is panned a smid-will proceed to take over the C-R OUTS,
gen to the left, and its fader is at �5.385dB,PHONES output and meter display .
thatOs exactly what youOll hear if you SOLO dur-Once again, LEVEL SET (PFL) SOLO taps
ing NORMAL (AFL) mode. ItOs just as if youthe channel signal before the fader. If you
took the time to MUTE all the other channels.have a channelOs fader set way below OU�
LEVEL SET (PFL) solo is the key player in the(unity gain), LEVEL SET (PFL) SOLO wonOt
all-important Level-Setting Procedure . ItOllknow that and will send a unity gain signal to
send the channelOs actual internal levels to thethe C-R OUTS, PHONES output and meter
meters so youOll know just whatOs going on, level-display. That may result in a startling level
wise. This procedure should be performed everyboost at these outputs, depending on the
time a new sound source is patched into aposition of the SOLO level knob.
channelOs MIC or LINE input jacks.
RUDE SOLO LIGHT
LEVEL SET (PFL) is also the preferred mode
for SR (sound reinforcement, or live sound), toThis flashing LED (light emitting diode)
preview channels before they are let into theserves two purposes N to remind you that
mix. It wonOt give you stereo placement, but willyouOre in SOLO, and to let you know that
give you signal even if the fader is turned down.youOre mixing on a Mackie. No other company
Remember, LEVEL SET (PFL) taps the chan-is so concerned about your level of SOLO
nel signal before the fader. If you have aawareness. We even force the soloed chan-
channelOs fader set way below OU� (unity gain),nelOs �20 LED to play along, so you can find
SOLO wonOt know that and will send a unitythat rogue switch fast.
gain signal to the C-R OUTS, PHONES outputIf you work on a mixer that has a SOLO
and meter display. That may result in a star-function with no indicator lights, and you
tling level boost at these outputs, dependinghappen to forget youOre in SOLO, you can eas-
on the position of the SOLO level knob .ily be tricked into thinking that something is
wrong with your mixer. Hence the RUDE
SOLO LIGHT. ItOs especially handy at about
3:00 in the morning, when no sound is coming
out of your monitors, even though your multi-
track is playing back like mad.
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