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–15 +15 –15 +15 –15 +15 –15 +15 –15 +15 7 -8 9-10 GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN MICRO SERIES 1202 12-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER MAIN OUTS MONO PHONES TAPE IN AUX 2 STEREO AUX RETURN TO MASTER TRIM LINE IN CLIP 1-12 INPUT CH.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the MicroSeries 1202 and in these operating instructions should be followed. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions should be followed.
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There are only two other things we ask: First, now that you’ve got a MicroSeries 1202, find out how to get the most from it. That’s where this manual comes in. • If this is your first pro mixer, flip through the whole book: you’ll find it full of actual...
• And an output section on the right. Note that four patchbay jacks overflowed the top panel, and are on the rear of the MS 1202. The following pictures will help you find everything; the next few pages will help you use it all.
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–10dBV or +4dBu. They can be used with just about any pro or semi-pro effect on the market. Additional information on connecting effects to the MS 1202 starts on page 11. TAPE TAPE MAIN OUTS OUTPUT...
DO NOT REMOVE BOTTOM COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC. • WOODINVILLE WASHINGTON CHANNEL INSERTS DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP...
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WARNING: Disconnecting the plug’s ground pin can be dangerous. Please don’t do it. Fuse The MS 1202 is fused for your (and its own) protection. If you suspect a blown fuse discon- nect the cord, pull the FUSE drawer out and replace the fuse with a 315mA slo blo, 5x20mm (Littlefuse #218.315), available at...
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For example, rotat- ing the MS 1202’s LO EQ knob 15dB to the right boosts bass starting at 80 Hz and con- tinuing down to the lowest octave.
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1 thru 4. (3) Cut trace here. POST (4) Add jumper here. Any internal modification of the MS 1202 must be performed by a competent electronic technician. Mackie Designs accepts no responsibility in the event of improperly performed modifications or other damages and, in such cases, may declare warranty privileges void.
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TAPE IN AUX 2 STEREO AUX RETURN TO MASTER TRIM LINE IN CLIP 1-12 INPUT CH. METERING 0dBu BAL. MASTER PHONES overall level of your mix. If the red CLIP lights are flashing, your levels are way too high. Do one of the following: •...
The most common effects are echo or reverb, and digital delay. Effects de- vices can be connected to the MS 1202 via the AUX SENDS and AUX RETURNS. Processors These modify the original signal and com- pletely replace it with the processed version.
96dB. More realistically, it’s under 90dB. (We challenge you to find one with even that dynamic range.) The MS 1202 not only has a working dynamic range of 90dB but TEN more dB of headroom above that, thus exceeding...
Still, there are some simple tests you can make before you call to determine if your MS 1202 is really the culprit. This saves time all around and prevents you from feeling sheepish when it turns out that it’s really your Blort-Tronics...
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If there is a problem with your mixer: 1. Review the troubleshooting suggestions on the previous page. 2. Call us to confirm that the MS 1202 needs repair and to get an RA number. You must have a Return Authorization Number (RA).
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MicroSeries 1202 Block Diagram AUX 2 AUX 1 MAIN RIGHT MAIN LEFT LINE BUS TECH MIC BUS STUFF...