Mackie 1642VLZ4 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Mackie Manuals
  4. Music Mixer
  5. 1642VLZ4
  6. Owner's manual

Mackie 1642VLZ4 Owner's Manual

16-channel 4-bus compact mixer
Hide thumbs Also See for 1642VLZ4:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

1642VLZ4
16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
STEREO
PLUG
TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE
RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS
FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP
(TIP= SEND, RING= RETURN)
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.
100-120V: 1A/250 V SLO-BLO
220-240V: 0.5A/250 V SLO-BLO
POWER
PHANTOM
ON
ON
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH CORRECT
TYPE FUSE. REMOVE POWER CORD BEFORE CHANGING VOLTAGE.
MIC 1
MIC 2
MIC 3
ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE
BAL /
BAL /
BAL /
BAL /
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
LINE IN 3
LINE IN 4
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
30
30
30
20
40
20
40
20
40
20
U
60
U
60
U
60
U
-20dB
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
-20dB
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
1
1
1
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
2
2
2
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
3
3
3
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
4
4
4
+15
+15
+15
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
U
U
U
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
800
800
800
200
2k
200
2k
200
2k
200
100
8k
100
8k
100
8k
100
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
PAN
PAN
PAN
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
1
2
3
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
MONO PLUG
MONO PLUG
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO
INSERT ONLY INTO THE
"FIRST CLICK"
THE "SECOND CLICK"
DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL
DIRECT OUT WITH NO SIGNAL
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
AUX SENDS
BAL / UNBAL
MAIN LEFT
1
2
BALANCED
MONO
MAIN
BAL / UNBAL
BAL / UNBAL
+ 4
U
MIC
MAIN RIGHT
BALANCED
MAIN
L
+6
OUT
LEVEL
LEVEL
R
MIC 4
MIC 5
MIC 6
MIC 7
ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE
BAL /
BAL /
BAL /
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
LINE IN 5
LINE IN 6
LINE IN 7
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
30
30
30
30
40
20
40
20
40
20
40
60
U
60
U
60
U
60
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
-20dB
+40dB
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
U
1
1
1
1
+15
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
U
2
2
2
2
+15
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
U
3
3
3
3
+15
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
U
4
4
4
4
+15
+15
+15
+15
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
U
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
800
800
800
800
2k
200
2k
200
2k
200
2k
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
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
4
5
6
7
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SERIAL NUMBER
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
3
4
8
7
6
MAIN INSERT
CR OUT
SUBGROUP OUTS
TIP SEND
BAL / UNBAL
BAL / UNBAL
RING RETURN
1
2
3
L
L
5
6
7
R
R
MIC 8
MIC 9-10
MIC 11-12
TAPE
IN
ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE
ONYX MIC PRE
L
UNBAL
R
BAL /
BAL /
BAL /
BAL /
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
L
L
L
MONO
MONO
MONO
LINE IN 8
R
R
R
LINE IN 9 -10
LINE IN 11-12
LINE IN 13-14
INSERT
GAIN
MIC GAIN
MIC GAIN
LINE GAIN
30
30
30
U
20
40
20
40
20
40
U
60
U
60
U
60
-20
+20
-20dB
+40dB
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
U
1
1
1
+15
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
U
2
2
2
+15
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
U
3
3
3
+15
+15
+15
+15
U
U
U
U
4
4
4
+15
+15
+15
+15
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
U
U
U
U
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
800
U
U
U
200
2k
100
8k
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
PAN
BAL
BAL
BAL
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
8
9-1 0
1 1-1 2
13-14
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
5
5
5
U
U
U
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
10
10
10
20
20
20
30
30
30
40
40
40
50
50
50
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
REVISION
DIRECT OUTS
BAL / UNBAL
5
4
3
2
1
STEREO RETURNS
BAL / UNBAL
4
1
2
3
4
L
L
L
MONO
MONO
MONO
8
R
R
R
TAPE
OUT
L
UNBAL
12V
0.5A
R
BAL /
UNBAL
L
A
MONO
R
B
LINE IN 15-16
PHONES
LINE GAIN
U
U
U
U
-20
+20
+10
+20
+15
U
U
U
AUX
U
+10
+20
+15
1
1
U
+15
U
2
2
+20
U
+15
U
+20
3
3
+15
U
U
4
4
LEFT
+15
MAX
+20
EQ
U
-15
+15
MAX
U
TAPE
-15
+15
MAX
U
SUBS 1-2
LEVEL
SET
-15
+15
U
SUBS 3-4
AFL
LOW
PFL
80Hz
MAIN MIX
RUDE SOLO
-15
+15
BAL
L
R
15-16
MUTE
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
U
U
SOLO
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
TO AUX
1
TO AUX
2
RIGHT

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Mackie 1642VLZ4

Summary of Contents for Mackie 1642VLZ4

  • Page 1 1642VLZ4 16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SERIAL NUMBER REVISION STEREO SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR...

  • 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 1642VLZ4 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

    APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....28 SPECIFICATIONS ..........28 BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........29 Purchased at: TRACK SHEET..........30 1642VLZ4 LIMITED WARRANTY ......31 Like us Date of purchase: Follow us Watch our dang videos Part No. SW0973 Rev. A 06/13 ©2013 LOUD Technologies Inc.

  • Page 4: Features / Introduction

    • 10 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps • Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range From every input to every output, the 1642VLZ4 is • 128.5 dB dynamic range designed to provide the highest headroom and lowest • +22 dBu line input handling noise possible for maximum signal integrity.

  • 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 2, then have a look through some of the features and CR/phones knob just a little.

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    (3) the eight subgroup outs are connected to the laptop. Again, there are many choices for recording. Do what works for you and your setup! A pair of MR8mk3 studio monitors are connected to the control room outputs to listen to playback of your latest masterpiece. Recording System 1642VLZ4...
  • Page 7 Synth Vocal mics Drum microphones Laptop Stereo Guitar Effects Headphones Stereo Guitar Effects Stereo Compressor Digital Reverb DLM8 loudspeakers Digital Delay DLM8 Stage Monitors Stereo Compressor and Stereo EQ DLM12S subwoofers Stereo EQ The rhythm and lead guitars play through stereo effects processors plugged into the line inputs of channels 1 and 2.

  • Page 8: Patchbay Description

    See Appendix B for further details and drawings of the connectors you can use with the 1642VLZ4. Also see The XLR inputs are wired as follows: the channel strip description on page 14 for details of Pin 1 = Shield or ground the signal routing from the XLR and line inputs.

  • Page 9: Line Ins

    Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) The GAIN controls for stereo channels 9-10 and 11-12 microphones, or ribbon mics into the mic are only used to adjust the Mic inputs. The line inputs input jacks if the phantom power is on. are set to unity gain. Do not plug instrument outputs into the The GAIN controls for channels 13-14 and 15-16 only mic input jacks with phantom power on...

  • Page 10: Direct Outs (On Rear Panel)

    2-track, control room system, or headphones. of both approaches: Use the sub outs to feed But let’s not forget that the 1642VLZ4 is a 4-bus mixer. multichannel submixes (like a drum kit) to some These buses lead to the sub outs [8], and are designed...

  • Page 11: Aux Sends

    “serial” and “parallel.” Here’s what we mean by them: 10. Phones Out (On Front Panel) “Serial” means that the entire signal leaves the mixer The 1642VLZ4’s stereo 1/4" phones jack will [insert send], is routed through the effects device, and drive any standard headphone to very loud levels.

  • Page 12: Tape In

    This plug connects to one of the ring mixer’s Channel Insert jacks. RETURN from processor his mono mix and you’ve still got your stereo mix. The mono output is nothing more than a mix of the left and right main mix. 1642VLZ4...

  • Page 13: Mono Level

    19. Fuse This is perfectly normal. Make sure that you pull down the master fader, and headphone/control room volume The 1642VLZ4 is fused for your (and its own) before engaging the phantom switch. protection. If you suspect a blown fuse, disconnect the power cord, pop out the fuse drawer with a small 23.

  • Page 14: Channel Strip Description

    The 1642VLZ4 is what we call a “true 4-bus mixer.” you’ll want to confirm the setting by Each channel may be assigned or unassigned to any of...

  • Page 15: 20 (Solo) Led

    30. Mute Level set (PFL) taps the channel signal before the fader. If you have a channel’s fader set way Engaging this switch provides the same results below “U” (unity gain), solo won’t know that as turning the channel's fader all the way down: and will send a unity gain signal to the control room, Any channel assignment to L-R, 1-2 or 3-4 will be headphones, and meter display.

  • Page 16: Constant Loudness

    Most of the root and lower harmonics that define a sound are located in the 100 Hz–8 kHz frequency range, The 1642VLZ4’s pan controls employ a design and you can create drastic changes with these two called “Constant Loudness.” It has nothing to knobs.

  • Page 17: Low Cut

    34. Low Cut Aux sends can also be used to generate separate mixes for recording The low cut switch (not present on channels 13-16), or “mix-minuses” for broadcast. often referred to as a high pass filter, cuts bass frequen- By using aux 1 or 2 in the pre [35] cies below 75 Hz at a rate of 18 dB per octave.

  • Page 18: Output Section Description

    All channels and stereo returns that are assigned to the main mix, not muted and not turned fully down will appear at the main outs. Before the main mix gets to this fader, the signals pass through the main insert [13]. 1642VLZ4...

  • Page 19: Tape In (Level)

    (if recording). But what if the engineer needs to hear something other than the main mix? With the 1642VLZ4, the engineer has several choices of what to listen to. Using these switches, you can choose to listen to any combination of main mix, subs 1-2, subs 3-4 and tape.

  • Page 20: Mode (Solo Afl/Pfl)

    — to remind you that you’re in solo, during AFL mode. It’s just as if you took the time to and to let you know that you’re mixing on a 1642VLZ4. mute all the other channels. No other company is so concerned about your level of solo awareness.

  • Page 21: Meters Vs. Reality

    Thanks to the 1642VLZ4’s wide dynamic range, you can get a good mix with peaks flashing anywhere be- tween –20 and +10 dB on the meter display. Most ampli- fiers clip at about +10 dB, and some recorders aren’t so forgiving either.

  • Page 22: Aux Sends Solo And Led

    To aux send 2 feeds stereo return 2 to aux send 2 master. They are off when turned fully down, deliver unity gain at the center detent, and can provide up to 15 dB of gain turned fully up. Stereo return 3 and 4 have no such knobs. 1642VLZ4...

  • Page 23: Cr/Ph Only (For Return 4)

    Congratulations! You’ve just read about all the features of your 1642VLZ4. You’re probably ready for a cold one. Go ahead. The rest of the manual can wait. 55. CR/PH Only (Stereo Return 4) Once again, the default for all the stereo returns is to feed them directly into the main mix.

  • Page 24: Appendix A: Service Information

    Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Repair If you think your 1642VLZ4 has a problem, please For warranty service, refer to the warranty check out the following troubleshooting tips and do information on page 31. your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support Non-warranty service is available at a factory- section of our website (www.720trees.com) where...
  • Page 25 TRS jacks and plugs are used in several different the input routing of the signal or serve other functions. applications: The 1642VLZ4 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"...

  • Page 26: Unbalancing A Line

    The balanced-to-unbalanced connection has been In most studio, stage and sound reinforcement situ- anticipated in the wiring of 1642VLZ4 jacks. A 1⁄4" TS ations, there is a combination of balanced and unbal- plug inserted into a 1⁄4" TRS balanced input, for...
  • Page 27 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.

  • Page 28: Appendix C: Technical Information

    3 Band EQ (channels 1 – 8) High Shelving ±15 db @ 12 kHz Mid Peaking ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz–8 kHz Low Shelving ±15 db @ 80 Hz Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 75 Hz 1642VLZ4...

  • Page 29: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Track Sheet

    Track Sheet 1642VLZ4...

  • Page 31: 1642Vlz4 Limited Warranty

    1642VLZ4 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 32 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...

Table of Contents