2-Track, Usb, Aux Masters And Meters; Lamp; Suck Knob; Track Return Level - Mackie VLZ4 Owner's Manual

24-/32-channel 4-bus fx mixer with usb
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47
25%
+20
2-TRACK RETURN
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FX 2
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49
SOLO
+20
USB
TO LR
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SOLO
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2
+15
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SOLO
+15
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+15
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SOLO
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+15
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SOLO
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SOLO
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FX
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2-Track, USB, Aux Masters
SIG/OL
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and Meters
FX
+15
FX MASTER
TO AUX 1
U
This section includes the 2-track returns, USB, aux
masters and stereo returns, and the meters. A 4x2 USB
TAP
+15
DELAY
recording and playback function is at your disposal.
TO AUX 2
U
This means up to four signals may be recorded
simultaneously and a stereo mix returned to the mixer
+15
MUTE
U
for playback.
The six auxes receive signals from the channels via
+15
the channel aux sends [27, 29]. Auxes 1-4 may also be
U
LOW
fed from stereo returns 1-2 [54] and talkback [70, 71]
80Hz
OFF
MAX
OFF
and aux 1-2 may get internal effects processor output
COMP
+15
via the FX to AUX controls [62]. Any or all of these
signals are mixed together, sautéed to a turn and sent
out the aux send jacks [13] after the optimum output
level is determined by the aux masters [52]. Aux sends
R
from the channels are pre-fader (aux 1-2), selectable
MUTE
ALT 3-4
pre- or post-fader (aux 3-4), and post-fader (aux 5-6).
1
All are post-EQ.
Post-fader aux sends may be fed to the inputs of an
dB
dB
10
10
external processor like a reverb or digital delay. From
5
5
there, the outputs of this external processor are fed
back to the mixer's stereo return jacks [5]. Then these
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U
signals are sent through the stereo return level controls
SOLO
5
5
[54], and finally delivered to the main mix or to auxes
10
10
1-4 to add effects to monitors if so desired by the talent
20
20
["More me! More reverb!"].
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60
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SUCK
50%
75%
0%
100%
USB OUT
CH 1-2
CH 3-4
50
51
TAPE
SUBS 1-2
SUBS 3-4
USB
MAIN
AUX 5-6
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AUX
1
+15
+15
U
U
AUX
2
+15
+15
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U
AUX
54
3
+15
+15
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U
AUX
4
+15
+15
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U
LR
+15
+15
1
2
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SOLO
SOLO
2
FX
U
U
U
SIG/OL
+15
+15
FX MASTER
TO AUX 1
U
U
TAP
+15
DELAY
TO AUX 2
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U
MUTE
+15
TO LR
TO LR
SUBGROUPS
MAX
OFF
MAX
OFF
COMP
COMP
COMP
2
3
4
dB
dB
10
10
5
5
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5
5
10
10
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So, the original unprocessed "dry" signals go from
the channels to the main mix, and the processed "wet"
signals go from the stereo returns to the main mix, and
once mixed together, the dry and wet signals combine to
create a glorious sound!
56
57
Pre-fader aux sends are typically used to provide
another mix for stage monitors. If no external effects
LEFT RIGHT
are being used, the stereo returns can be used as
additional stereo inputs, or not used at all.
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Read on to learn more about these features...

46. Lamp

This female BNC connector provides 12 volts DC with
the center pin positive. Connect any quality gooseneck
lamp here.
LEVEL
SET

47. Suck Knob

59
If the band performing asks you if you can make them
sound better, reply with a resounding "yes, indeed I can
make you sound better...I will turn down the Suck Knob
SOLO MODE
[47] which will do wonders for your band!"
60
As seen, it is broken down in percentages, from 0%
PFL
AFL
suck (turned fully counter-clockwise) to 100% suck
(turned fully clockwise). This way you get to determine
U
the 'Suck Factor Percentage' (SFP) of the band.
If they follow instructions, buy you beers, and are a
+15
+15
SOLO
swell bunch, turn the knob counter-clockwise. If the
U
drummer hits the snare drum or the guitarist does a
screaming harmonic dive-bomb while you're setting up
+15
+15
mics on their respective equipment (and thusly helping
MONITOR
to ruin your hearing...huh?), feel free to crank the knob
U
clockwise.
+15
+15
PHONES

48. 2-Track Return Level

TALKBACK
U
This knob controls the overall level to the mains of
the tape (RCA) or USB, depending on the position of
MAX
the 2-track return tape/USB switch [50]. This knob's
+15
LEVEL
level ranges from off, through unity (center detent
position), on up to 20 dB of extra gain (fully clockwise).
PUSH
TO TALK

49. 2-Track Return Solo

AUX 1-4
This switch sends the 2-track return (tape or USB,
MAIN
depending on the position of the switch[50]) to the
MAIN MIX
solo bus.
dB
10

50. 2-Track Return Tape/USB

5
This determines if the 2-track return gets its signal
U
from the RCA "tape" inputs (switch disengaged) or
5
USB (switch engaged).
10
20
30
40
50
60
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