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- Page 1 1642-VLZ3 16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 13. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. -
Page 3: Read This Page
Message to seasoned pros: do NOT set levels using the old “Turn the trim up until the clip light comes on, then back off a hair” trick. When a Mackie mixer clip light comes on, you really are about to clip. -
Page 4: Introduction
XDR2 Extended Dynamic Range premium studio-grade mic preamps Now that you have your 1642-VLZ3, find out how to get the most from it. That’s where this manual comes in. How To Use This Manual Since many of you folks will want to hook up your... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
55. C-R/PHNS ONLY (FOR RETURN 4) ... 23 56. RETURNS SOLO ... 23 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION ... 24 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS... 25 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION ... 28 SPECIFICATIONS ... 28 BLOCK DIAGRAM ... 29 TRACK SHEET... 30 1642-VLZ3 LIMITED WARRANTY ... 31 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 6: Hookup Diagrams
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS From Mics, Keys, Drum machines etc. Stereo Compressor 8 Track Recorder EFX A EFX B Stereo Processor Cassette Recorder Powered Monitors Headphones Recording System 164-VLZ3... - Page 7 Guitar Bass Mono Effects Guitar Keyboard Drum Machine Stereo Effects Turntable Phono preamp Additional stereo source Active PA Speaker/ Subwoofer combination (Pole-mounted SRM450s and SRS1500 active Subwoofers pictured) Stereo Processor CD Player Mic 1-5 Headphones Live Stereo PA System Stereo Compressors Mono EQs, M-1400i Amps, and (C300) Passive Stage Monitors Processor...
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Page 8: Patchbay Description
See Appendix B for further details and drawings of the connectors you can use with the 1642-VLZ3. Also see the Channel Strip description on page 14 for details of the signal routing from the XLR and Line inputs. -
Page 9: Line Inputs
Unless you know for certain it is safe to do so, never plug single-ended (unbalanced) microphones, instruments, ribbon mics, or electronic devices into the MIC [1] input jacks if the phantom power is on. 2. LINE INPUTS These 1/4" jacks share circuitry (but not phantom power) with the mic preamps. -
Page 10: Direct Out (On Rear Panel)
Once the tracking is completed, the outputs of the multitrack are then patched to channels 3-12 LINE [2] inputs on the 1642-VLZ3 (multitrack out 1 to LINE input 3, 2 to 4, 3 to 5, etc.). Aha! That’s why it says “TRACK 1”... -
Page 11: Aux Send Outputs
Another method of interfacing a multitrack is called in-line monitoring, and requires a mixing console dedicated to that, like the Mackie 8•Bus. Each of its channels is actually two channels: one carrying the mic/ line sound source and the other carrying the multitrack output. -
Page 12: Tape Output
20 22 11. TAPE OUTPUT These unbalanced RCA jacks tap the main mix outputs to make simultaneous record- ing and PA work more convenient. Connect these to your 2-track recorder’s inputs. See MAIN MIX FADER [37] on page 18 for details of the signal routing to these outputs. -
Page 13: Mono Level
1 A SLO BLO, 5x20mm, available at electronics stores or your dealer (or a 0.5 A SLO BLO 5x20mm if your 1642-VLZ3 is set to 220V-240V). If two fuses blow in a row, something is very wrong. -
Page 14: Channel Strip Description
DIRECT OUT [5] jacks, all the channel assign switches should be disengaged (up). The 1642-VLZ3 is what we call a “true 4-bus mixer.” Each channel can be assigned or unassigned to any of the subgroups without affecting the other subgroups or settings within the channel, and each subgroup has its own master fader and dedicated output. -
Page 15: 20 (Solo) Led
LEVEL SET (PFL) taps the channel signal before the fader. If you have a channel’s fader set way below “U” (unity gain), SOLO won’t know that and will send a unity gain signal to the con- trol room, headphones, and meters. That may result in a startling level boost at these outputs, depending on the position of the SOLO [46] level knob. -
Page 16: Constant Loudness
(Shelving means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all frequen- cies past the specified frequency. For example, the 1642-VLZ3’s LOW EQ boosts bass frequencies starting at 80 Hz and continuing down to the lowest note you never heard. Peaking means that certain frequencies form a “hill”... -
Page 17: Band Fixed-Frequency Eq
33. 4-BAND FIXED-FREQUENCY EQ The stereo channels (9-16) have a 4-band, fixed-fre- quency equalization: LOW shelving at 80 Hz, LOW MID peaking at 400 Hz, HI MID peaking at 2.5 kHz, and HI shelving at 12 kHz. Each of these filters provides up to 15 dB of boost or cut. -
Page 18: Output Section Description
Output Section Description You’ve just learned about the input channels and how the signals get in and out. The signals come in via MIC [1] and LINE [2] input jacks, are manipulated by the channels, and then sent to the output section. In the output section, things get a bit more complicated, so put on your thinking caps. -
Page 19: Tape In (Level)
(if recording). But what if the engineer needs to hear something other than the main mix? With the 1642-VLZ3, the engineer has several choices of what to listen to. Via 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)
This flashing LED (light emitting diode) serves two purposes — to remind you that you’re in SOLO, and to let you know that you’re mixing on a Mackie. No other company is so concerned about your level of SOLO awareness. We even force the soloed channel’s –20 LED to play along, so you can find that rogue switch fast. -
Page 21: Meters Vs. Reality
By the way, the most wonderful thing about stan- dards is that there are so many to choose from. Thanks to the 1642-VLZ3’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... -
Page 22: Aux Sends Solo And Led
50. AUX SENDS SOLO and LED In live sound situations, AUX SEND [6] outputs 1 and 2 are likely to feed your stage monitors. You’ll want to check the mix you’re sending them, and that’s what these two buttons are for. (AUX 3 and 4 have no such switch.) Beside each switch is a green LED that, just like the channel’s –20 LED, helps you find the rogue SOLO switch. -
Page 23: C-R/Phns Only (For Return 4)
[30] the channels feeding the unwanted signal to the effects device you do want to hear. Congratulations! You’ve just read about all the fea- tures of your 1642-VLZ3. You’re probably ready for a nice cup of tea. Go ahead. The rest of the manual can wait. Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Appendix A: Service Information
Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and documentation. -
Page 25: Appendix B: Connections
These switch- es may open an insert loop in a circuit, change the input routing of the signal or serve other functions. Mackie uses switches in the channel insert and bus insert jacks, input jacks and AUX returns. -
Page 26: Unbalancing A Line
Using the Send Only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer). - Page 27 Mackie Stereo Inputs and Returns: Mono, Stereo, Whatever Stereo line inputs and stereo returns are a fine example of the Mackie philosophy (which we just made up) of Maximum Flexibility with Minimum Headache. The inputs and returns will automatically be mono or stereo, depending upon how you use the jacks.
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Page 28: Appendix C: Technical Information
Therefore, we reserve the right to –82 dBu change these specifications at any time without notice. “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold- +0 dB/–1 dB... -
Page 29: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Owner’s Manual... -
Page 30: Track Sheet
Track Sheet 164-VLZ3... -
Page 31: 1642-Vlz3 Limited Warranty
The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market. - Page 32 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...