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1202VLZ4
12-Channel Compact Mixer
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
100-120V: 500mA/250 V SLO-BLO
POWER ON
PHANTOM ON
220-240V: 250mA/250 V SLO-BLO
BALANCED
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE. REMOVE
POWER CORD BEFORE CHANGING VOLTAGE.
100VAC
120VAC
240VAC
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. AND THE ICES-003 FOR CANADA.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
MAIN
MAIN
RIGHT
LEFT
BALANCED
R
+ 4
MIC
MAIN
OUT LEVEL
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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
CONTROL
ALT
ROOM
OUT
BAL / UNBAL
BAL / UNBAL
PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN
L
4 / R
3 / L
4
SERIAL NUMBER
REVISION
CHANNEL INSERT
3
2
1
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- Page 1 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L 100-120V: 500mA/250 V SLO-BLO POWER ON PHANTOM ON WARNING: 220-240V: 250mA/250 V SLO-BLO TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SERIAL NUMBER...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural 1202VLZ4 resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
22. PHANTOM SWITCH ........ 12 SPECIFICATIONS ..........24 BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........25 TRACK SHEET..........26 1202VLZ4 LIMITED WARRANTY ......27 Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, make dad proud, etc.) -
Page 4: Features
And with features like a dedicated control room • Phantom power for condenser mics section, the 1202VLZ4 offers a true step up in flexibility • 12 high-headroom line inputs and performance that's ideal for your professional application. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Set the levels It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing to We realize that you must be really keen to try out set optimal levels. But if you’d like to: Plug headphones the mixer. Please read the safety instructions on page into the phones output jack, then turn up the phones 2, then have a look through some of the features and knob just a little. -
Page 6: Hookup Diagrams
4. The control room/phones is fed by a mixture of alt 3-4 (currently recorded track) and tape in (output of your DAW playing back previously-recorded tracks). Recording System 1202VLZ4... - Page 7 Condenser microphones DLM8 Stage Monitors Multi Effects Processor Direct Stereo Boxes Guitar Effects Mono EQ Mono Power Amplifier iPod Electronic Drum Kit Docking Station DLM8 loudspeakers Headphones Synth Stereo Compressor Mono Compressor DLM12S subwoofers Stereo This diagram shows microphones connected to the mic inputs of channels 1 and 2, and a vocal compressor connected to the channel 1 insert jack.
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Page 8: Patchbay Description
See Appendix B for further details and drawings of condenser mics often have batteries to accomplish the the connectors you can use with the 1202VLZ4. Also see same thing.) “Phantom” owes its name to an ability to the channel strip description on page 13 for details of be “unseen”... -
Page 9: Low Cut (Channels 1-4)
“left signal.” For example, makes the low stuff you do want much more crisp and you would feed the 1202VLZ4’s line inputs 5-6 a stereo tasty. Not only that, but low-cut can help reduce the signal by inserting the device’s left output plug into... -
Page 10: Stereo Returns
RCA Y-cord to work with stereo return 2 — you’ll need a Y-cord. combine these outputs. Do not attempt this with any other outputs on the 1202VLZ4. 8. Aux Send 1&2 11. 1/4" Main Outs... -
Page 11: Phones
5 through 12, simply patch themselves with short careers.” through the processor before you plug into the 1202VLZ4. 13. XLR Main Outs The channel insert points are after the gain [4] Use these to send the main mix out into the line-level and low cut [3] controls, but before the channel’s... -
Page 12: Power Connection
This will reduce the possibilities of any 19. Fuse turn-on, or turn-off thumps in your speakers. The 1202VLZ4 is fused for your (and its own) 22. Phantom Switch protection. If you suspect a blown fuse, disconnect... -
Page 13: Channel Strip Description
They turn off the at all! You were smart — you're signal by “routing” it into oblivion. “Gee, what a waste,” using a 1202VLZ4. Greg reasoned. “Why not have the mute button route the signal somewhere else useful… like a separate stereo 23. -
Page 14: Pan
[15] and phones [12] outputs. If you want the alt 3–4 signals to go back into the main mix, engage the assign The 1202VLZ4’s pan controls employ a design called to main mix [36] switch, and the control room/submix “Constant Loudness.” It has nothing to do with living [34] level control becomes the one knob to control the next to an all-night disco. -
Page 15: Hi Eq
29. Hi EQ Each aux send level ranges from off through unity (the center detent position) on up to 15 dB of extra gain This control gives you up (when turned fully clockwise). Chances are you’ll never to 15 dB boost or cut above need this extra gain, but it’s nice to know it’s there if 12 kHz, and it is also flat you do. -
Page 16: Output Section
(if live) or a mixdown deck (if recording). But what if the engineer in the control room needs to hear something other than the main mix? With the 1202VLZ4, the engineer has several choices of what to listen to. -
Page 17: A Word About Pre-Fader Solo (Pfl)
–20 and +10 dB on the meters. Most a 1202VLZ4. No other company is so concerned about amplifiers clip at about +10 dB, and some recorders your level of solo awareness. If you work on a mixer aren’t so forgiving either. -
Page 18: Pre Or Post (Aux 1)
[8] outputs. Aux 1 signal is they’re doing. On the 1202VLZ4, aux send 1 can play sent to the aux 1 master [39] knob before going to the either role, depending on the position of this switch. -
Page 19: Return To Aux 1
Once again, aux return 1 will behave normally, as comes in: always. Congratulations! You’ve just read about all the features of your 1202VLZ4. You’re probably ready for a cold one. Go ahead. The rest of the manual can wait. Owner’s Manual... -
Page 20: Appendix A: Service Information
Appendix A: Service Information Repair If you think your 1202VLZ4 has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support For warranty service, refer to the warranty section of our website (www.720trees.com) where information on page 27. - Page 21 TRS jacks and plugs are used in several different the input routing of the signal or serve other functions. applications: The 1202VLZ4 uses switches in the channel insert and • Balanced mono circuits. When wired as a bus insert jacks, input jacks and stereo returns. It also balanced connector, a 1⁄4"...
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Page 22: Unbalancing A Line
The balanced-to-unbalanced connection has been an- In most studio, stage and sound reinforcement situ- ticipated in the wiring of 1202VLZ4 jacks. A 1⁄4" TS plug ations, there is a combination of balanced and unbal- inserted into a 1⁄4" TRS balanced input, for example,... - Page 23 VLZ4 Stereo Inputs and Returns: NOTE: Do not overload or short-circuit the signal you are tapping from the mixer. That will affect the internal Mono, Stereo, Whatever signal. Stereo line inputs and stereo returns are a fine example of our philosophy (which we just made up) MONO PLUG of Maximum Flexibility with Minimum Headache.
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Page 24: Appendix C: Technical Information
©2013 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. WEIGHT 6.5 lb 3.0 kg 11.9 in / 303 mm 10.7 in / 272 mm 19.0 in / 483 mm (optional Rack Mount Kit) 1202VLZ4... -
Page 25: Block Diagram
Block Diagram LOGIC SOLO AUX SEND 2 POST AUX SEND 1 POST AUX SEND 1 PRE ALT R ALT L MAIN R MAIN L Owner’s Manual... -
Page 26: Track Sheet
Track Sheet 1202VLZ4... -
Page 27: 1202Vlz4 Limited Warranty
1202VLZ4 Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. - Page 28 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.720trees.com...