Mackie 1642-VLZ PRO Owner's Manual

Mackie 1642-VLZ PRO Owner's Manual

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1642-VLZ PRO
16-CHANNEL
MIC/LINE MIXER
OWNER'S MANUAL
1642-VLZPRO
16-CHANNEL MIC / LINE MIXER
WITH PREMIUM XDR
TM
MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC •
WOODINVILLE WA • 98072 • USA • MADE IN USA • PATENTS PENDING •
COPYRIGHT ©1998• THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF
MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE •
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME
TYPE FUSE AND RATING
ON
ON
+4
MIC
POWER
PHANTOM
120 VAC 50/60 Hz 40W
1A/250V SLO-BLO
MIC
1
MIC
2
MIC
3
MIC
4
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
BAL
BAL
BAL
BAL
UN-
UN-
UN-
UN-
BAL
BAL
BAL
BAL
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
1
2
3
4
U
U
U
U
0
60
0
60
0
60
0
60
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
U
1
1
1
1
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
U
2
2
2
2
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
U
U
U
U
3
3
3
3
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
U
U
U
U
4
4
4
4
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
U
HI
HI
HI
HI
12k
12k
12k
12k
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
MID
MID
MID
MID
-
-
-
-
15
+15
15
+15
15
+15
15
+15
800
800
800
800
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
200
2k
200
2k
200
2k
200
2k
100
8k
100
8k
100
8k
100
8k
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
1
2
3
4
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OL
OL
OL
OL
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
-20
-20
-20
-20
U
U
U
U
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
20
20
20
20
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
L/R
L/R
L/R
L/R
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
REC
REC
TRACK
TRACK
1
2
1
2
STEREO
MONO PLUG
MONO PLUG
PLUG
TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE
INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO
INSERT ONLY INTO THE
RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS
THE "SECOND CLICK"
"FIRST CLICK"
FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP
DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL
DIRECT OUT WITH NO SIGNAL
(TIP = SEND, RING = RETURN)
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
AUX SENDS
MAIN OUTS
(BAL/UNBAL)
1
2
3
4
L
MONO
MAIN
MAIN
C-R OUTS
(BAL/UNBAL)
(BAL/UNBAL)
INSERT
(BAL/UNBAL)
U
R
L
L
L
+15
O O
LEVEL
R
R
R
MIC
5
MIC
6
MIC
7
MIC
8
MIC
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN 9
BAL
BAL
BAL
BAL
UN-
UN-
UN-
UN-
L
BAL
BAL
BAL
BAL
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
LINE IN 10
R
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
5
6
7
8
U
U
U
U
0
60
0
60
0
60
0
60
0
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
U
U
1
1
1
1
1
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
U
U
2
2
2
2
2
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
U
U
U
U
U
3
3
3
3
3
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
U
U
U
U
U
4
4
4
4
4
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
U
U
HI
HI
HI
HI
12k
12k
12k
12k
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
U
U
U
U
U
MID
MID
MID
MID
-
-
-
-
-
15
+15
15
+15
15
+15
15
+15
15
800
800
800
800
U
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
FREQ
200
2k
200
2k
200
2k
200
2k
100
8k
100
8k
100
8k
100
8k
-
15
U
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
5
6
7
8
9-10
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OL
OL
OL
OL
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
-20
-20
-20
-20
U
U
U
U
U
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
20
20
20
20
20
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
30
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
L/R
L/R
L/R
L/R
60
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
3
4
5
6
WARNING:
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
SERIAL NUMBER
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
TM
XDR
EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC.
DIRECT OUTS
(BAL/UNBAL)
8
7
6
5
4
3
SUB OUTS
AUX RETURN
(BAL/UNBAL)
(BAL/UNBAL)
1
2
3
4
1
2
L
(MONO)
(MONO)
5
6
7
8
R
TAPE
TAPE
9-10
MIC
11-12
IN
OUT
LAMP
LEFT
LEFT
12V
0.5A
RIGHT
RIGHT
LINE IN 11
LINE IN
LINE IN
PHONES
MONO
MONO
MONO
MONO
13
15
BAL
BAL
UN-
L
UN-
A
LEFT
LEFT
BAL
BAL
BAL /
BAL /
LINE IN 12
UNBAL
UNBAL
14
16
R
B
RIGHT
RIGHT
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
AUX SEND
9
11
U
13
U
15
U
10
12
14
16
1
60
0
60
-20
+20
-20
+20
+10
O O
U
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
2
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
O O
+10
1
1
1
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O
O
U
U
U
1
SOLO
2
2
2
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
PRE
PRE
PRE
2
U
U
U
SOLO
PHAN
PWR
3
3
3
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
U
U
U
4
4
4
MAX
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
+15
O O
PHONES
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
HI
HI
HI
HI
12k
12k
12k
12k
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
O O
MAX
CONTROL ROOM
U
U
U
HI
HI
HI
HI
MID
MID
MID
MID
3K
3K
3K
3K
TAPE
-
-
-
+15
15
+15
15
+15
15
+15
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
SUBS 1
2
MID
MID
MID
MID
800Hz
800Hz
800Hz
800Hz
+15
-
15
+15
-
15
+15
-
15
+15
SUBS 3
4
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
MAIN MIX
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
CR SOURCE
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
LEFT
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
RIGHT
11-12
13-14
15-16
1
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
5
OL
OL
OL
OL
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
-20
-20
-20
-20
U
U
U
U
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
20
20
20
20
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
L/R
L/R
L/R
L/R
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
TRACK
TRACK
EFX
EFX
7
8
A
B
MANUFACTURING DATE
2
1
3
4
L
L
L
(MONO)
(MONO)
R
R
R
1642-VLZ PRO
16-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER
WITH PREMIUM XDR
TM
MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
EFFECTS TO MONITORS
U
U
TO AUX
1
1
SEND 1
+20
+15
O O
O O
U
U
TO AUX
2
2
SEND 2
O O
+20
O O
+15
U
ASSIGN OPTIONS
3
MAIN MIX
1
2
O O
+20
TO SUBS
3
4
U
4
C - R / PHNS
RETURNS
O O
+20
ONLY
SOLO
STEREO AUX RETURN
U
LEFT RIGHT
0 dB=0 dBu
O O
+20
TAPE IN
28
10
7
TAPE TO
4
MAIN MIX
2
0
2
MAX
O O
4
SOLO
7
10
MODE
LEVEL
SET
20
NORMAL
(AFL)
30
LEVEL SET
(PFL)
RUDE SOLO LIGHT
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
2
3
4
MAIN
6
7
8
MIX
dB
10
5
U
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
O O

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  • Page 1 DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE (TIP = SEND, RING = RETURN) INTERRUPTION TO MASTER INTERRUPTION TO MASTER EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • AUX SENDS DIRECT OUTS MAIN OUTS WOODINVILLE WA •...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on this Mackie product and Mackie product is not defeated. in these operating instructions should be followed.
  • Page 3: Level-Setting Procedure

    READ THIS PAGE!!! Other Nuggets of Wisdom We realize that you must have a powerful hankerin’ to try out your new 1642-VLZ PRO. For optimum sonic performance, the channel faders and the MAIN MIX fader should be set Or you might be one of those people who never reads manuals.
  • Page 4: Channel Strips

    INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE IN 10 LINE IN 12 UNBAL UNBAL RIGHT RIGHT the 1642-VLZ PRO to be fitted in a standard 19" TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM AUX SEND...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MAIN INSERT C-R/PHNS ONLY (AUX RET 4) ..........14 ......27 MAIN OUTS RETURNS SOLO ........... 14 ..........27 MONO OUTPUT 1642-VLZ PRO BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........15 ....... 28 MONO LEVEL GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM ..........15 ........29 POWER CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS ........
  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    This is an insert plug, used to send and receive on the same TRS connector SEND to processor ring “tip” (TRS plug) sleeve This plug connects to one of the “ring” mixer’s Channel Insert jacks. RETURN from processor 1642-VLZ PRO 8-Track Tracking...
  • Page 7 Keyboard Stereo Compressor Video Decks CD Player Video Master Multi-VCR Video Switcher Powered Monitors Headphones Computer with Audio Card 1642-VLZ PRO Video setup...
  • Page 8 Phono preamp Turntable Mono EQs, M-1400i Amps, Additional and (C300) Passive Stage Monitors stereo source Active PA Speaker/ Processor Subwoofer combination (Pole-mounted SRM450s and Processor SRS1500 active Subwoofers pictured) Stereo Processor CD Player Digital Multitrack Recorder Headphones 1642-VLZ PRO Stereo P.A.
  • Page 9 SRM 450s or other and (C300) Passive Stage Monitors powered monitors Keyboard Processor 70 Volt Line Amp Assistive Listening Transmitter Stereo Processor HR824s or other Cassette Recorder powered monitors Monitors on distributed system throughout building Multitrack Recorder Headphones 1642-VLZ PRO Church Installation...
  • Page 10: Patchbay Description

    SHIELD balancing, impedances, po- larity, or other interface COLD goblins? Don’t be. On your 1642-VLZ PRO, you can patch anything almost SHIELD COLD anywhere, with nary a care. Here’s why: • Every input and output is balanced Pin 1 = ground or shield (except inserts, phones and RCA jacks).
  • Page 11: Line Inputs

    LINE INPUTS Without this “virtual pad,” a scenario like that might lead to channel clipping. TRIM These " jacks share circuitry (but not The TRIM controls for phantom power) with the mic preamps. You stereo channels 9-10 and can use these inputs for virtually any signal +15dB -45dB 11-12 are only used to ad- you’ll come across, from instrument levels as...
  • Page 12: Direct Out

    2-track, your control the other carrying the multitrack output. room system, or your headphones. But let’s not forget that the 1642-VLZ PRO is AUX SEND OUTPUTS a 4-bus mixer. These buses lead to the SUB OUTS These "...
  • Page 13: Effects: Serial Or Parallel

    DIRECT OUTS AUX SENDS MAIN OUTS (BAL/UNBAL) (BAL/UNBAL) MONO MAIN MAIN C-R OUTS SUB OUTS AUX RETURN (BAL/UNBAL) (BAL/UNBAL) INSERT (BAL/UNBAL) (BAL/UNBAL) (BAL/UNBAL) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) LEVEL EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL? Mono: If you have an effects device with a mono output (one cord), plug that into L in- You’ve heard us carelessly toss around the put of an AUX RETURN and leave the right...
  • Page 14: C-R Outs (Control Room Outputs)

    Do not attempt this with any other outputs on PHONES OUTPUTS the 1642-VLZ PRO. The 1642-VLZ PRO’s stereo " phones jacks TAPE INPUT will drive any standard headphone to very loud These unbalanced RCA jacks are designed levels.
  • Page 15: Mono Output

    WOODINVILLE WA • 98072 • USA • MADE IN USA • PATENTS PENDING • (BAL/UNBAL) COPYRIGHT ©1998• THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...
  • Page 16: Power Led

    POWER LED AUX SEND EFFECTS TO MONITORS You’ve probably already figured this out, but TO AUX if the POWER switch is on, this LED (light- SEND 1 emitting diode), located in the output section, TO AUX SEND 2 will light. If the switch is off, well, you get the idea.
  • Page 17: Channel Strip Description

    Should that happen, “U” LIKE UNITY GAIN you may hear scratchy noises or signal drop- Mackie mixers have a “U” outs as the wiper stumbles over the crud. Do symbol on almost every level all you can to keep airborne crud out of your control.
  • Page 18: Solo

    SOLO won’t know that and will send a unity should be disengaged (up). gain signal to the C-R OUTS, PHONES output The 1642-VLZ PRO is what we call a “true and meter display. That may result in a startling 4-bus mixer.” Each channel can be assigned or...
  • Page 19: Mute

    - 15 guitar). LOW CUT eliminates subsonic de- The 1642-VLZ PRO mono channels have a 3- bris, which causes the pop, and its effect is band, mid-sweep equalization: LOW shelving at usually transparent.
  • Page 20: 4-Band Fixed Frequency Eq

    Used in conjunction with the LOW CUT With too much EQ, you can screw things up TRIM , you can boost the LOW EQ without switch royally. We’ve designed a lot of boost and cut injecting a ton of subsonic debris into the mix. into each equalizer circuit because we know We recommend using the LOW CUT feature on everyone will occasionally need that.
  • Page 21: Aux 1, 2, 3, 4

    AUX 1, 2, 3, & 4 its left input and the “even” AUX (2 or 4) to TRIM feed the right input. Remember, if you’re also These four knobs tap a portion of each dealing with a stereo source signal, you’ll want channel’s signal, mix them together and send to follow the sides —...
  • Page 22: Output Section Description

    — they can’t power a VLZ circuit. serve constant loudness, just like the channel At Mackie, audio quality is much more im- knobs when set in the center. portant than the price of wall warts. All of our...
  • Page 23: Tape To Main Mix

    SOURCE matrix selections will be replaced by With the 1642-VLZ PRO, the engineer has sev- the SOLO signals, appearing at the C-R OUTS, eral choices of what to listen to. This is one of PHONES output and at the meter display.
  • Page 24: Mode (Normal (Afl)/Level Set (Pfl))

    Procedure , “Push in the MODE switch in discussion, but in case you missed it: The the output section (LEVEL SET (PFL) mode) — 1642-VLZ PRO’s solo system comes in two flavors: the LEVEL SET LED will light.” When the solo NORMAL (AFL) (sometimes MODE switch is engaged, it’s in LEVEL SET...
  • Page 25: Meters

    METERS AUX DISCUSSION The 1642-VLZ PRO’s peak metering system is First of all, there is no particular alliance between AUX SEND 1 and AUX RETURN 1. made up of two columns of twelve LEDs. Decep- tively simple, considering the multitude of signals They’re just numbers.
  • Page 26: Aux Send Solo

    AUX SENDS SOLO EFFECTS TO MONITORS Once again, in a live sound situations AUX If you want to add reverb or delay to the SEND 1 and 2 are likely to feed your stage stage monitor mixes, these are the knobs for monitors.
  • Page 27: C-R/Phns Only (Aux Ret 4)

    Congratulations! You’ve just read about all but you don’t want the mixdown deck and/or the features of your 1642-VLZ PRO. You’re prob- audience to hear it. By gum, this is the switch ably ready for a nice cup of tea. Go ahead. The for you.
  • Page 28: 1642-Vlz Pro Block Diagram

    1642-VLZ PRO BLOCK DIAGRAM...
  • Page 29: Gain Structure Diagram

    GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    18.2 lbs. (8.3kg) Rack mounting Optional rack ears are available which will allow the 1642-VLZ PRO to be mounted in a standard 19" rack. Allow ten rack spaces for the unit, and allow two empty 16.63" (422mm) rack spaces on top (for room to plug anything in).
  • Page 31: Service Info

    PRO is only available from Mackie Designs, lo- rush one to you). cated in sunny Woodinville, Washington. (Service If you think your 1642-VLZ PRO has a prob- for mixers living outside the United States can lem, please do everything you can to confirm it be obtained through local dealers or distribu- before calling for service.
  • Page 32: Appendix : Connections

    APPENDIX : CONNECTIONS “XLR” CONNECTORS sleeve to ground (earth). Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo Mackie mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” microphones. They must be separated into a connectors on all microphone inputs, with left cord and a right cord, which are plugged pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) shield, into the two mic preamps.
  • Page 33 The balanced-to-unbalanced connection has inputs when nothing is plugged into them. been anticipated in the wiring of Mackie jacks. In most cases, the plug must be inserted ⁄ " TS plug inserted into a ⁄...
  • Page 34 Using the Send Only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) ⁄ " plug only partially (to the first click) into a Mackie MONO PLUG insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack Channel Insert jack...
  • Page 35 MULTS AND “Y”s A mult or “Y” connector allows you to route one output to two or more inputs by simply providing parallel wiring connections. You can make “Y”s and mults for the outputs of both unbalanced and balanced circuits. Remember: Only mult or “Y”...
  • Page 36 1642-VLZPRO Session: Date: NOTES: TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT 75 Hz...
  • Page 37 TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM AUX SEND EFFECTS TO MONITORS TO AUX SEND 1 LOW CUT LOW CUT 75 Hz 75 Hz TO AUX 18dB/OCT 18dB/OCT SEND 2 ASSIGN OPTIONS – SOLO MAIN MIX – TO SUBS C - R / PHNS SOLO RETURNS ONLY...
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