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R1604 & R2004 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an R1604/2004 Mixer from Wharfedale Professional. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure problem free operation and user satisfaction.The R Series of mixers from Wharfedale Professional are designed to offer a superior quality audio performance in an easy to use, great value package.
R Series Mixers R1604 & R2004 Getting Started 1. Power Supply The R Series mixer is supplied with an external power supply unit. Only use the power supply provided with your mixer. Connect the R Series mixer to the power supply unit and THEN connect the power supply unit to the Mains.
R1604: Each mono input channel feature a three band EQ section. The Hi EQ control has an upper shelf limit of 12kHz, the Mid EQ 2.5kHz and the Low EQ 80 Hz. Each control has a range of -15dB to +15dB cut and boost.
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R Series Mixers R1604 & R2004 A POST FADER auxiliary occurs in the signal chain after channel fader. This type of auxiliary is normally used to send to an effects unit, such as a reverb, where the level of reverb needs to follow the level of the main fader.
R1604 & R2004 Stereo Input Channel The R1604/2004 stereo channel features two unbalanced line level inputs with 1/4 jacks for left and right signals. These inputs can be used as both Stereo and Mono inputs. When using them with a mono source then the left input should be used.
20. EFX Return Jacks There are two additional Stereo AUX returns on the R1604/2004. The EFX Return act as mini Input Channels and are used to bring signals from Effect Unit back to the mixer via the EFX Return inputs on the top panel.
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R Series Mixers R1604 & R2004 25. The SOLO ON indicator This LED lights up when any of the channels are SOLO d, indicating that the Left meter are now functioning as SOLO meter. 26. Power ON LED: This LED is illuminated when Power is ON.
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R Series Mixers R1604 & R2004 Rear Panel R1604/2004 39. Inserts Point (R2004 only) The Channel Inserts: All mono input channels of R2004 are equipped with inserts. They are pre-fader, post-EQ and pre-aux send. The Insert Points are used to send the channel signal to processors (compressors, gate, EQ unit etc.) and to bring the processed signal back into the channel.
R Series Mixers R1604 & R2004 Connections The R series use 3 different types of connectors: 3 pin XLR, 1/4 jacks, and phone plugs. Some of these are balanced, some unbalanced, some are stereo and some have dual functions. These connectors are used in various ways as dhow in the following.
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For the best results whilst using balanced line level inputs, common grounding should be avoided. This BALANCED INPUT WIRING TO WHARFEDALE PRO UNIT WITH STEREO 1/4 JACK to XLR CONNECTORS means not connecting the ground on both the mixer input and output SIGNAL DIRECTION connectors.
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R Series Mixers .11. R1604 & R2004 BLOCK DIAGRAM R1604...
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R Series Mixers R1604 & R2004 .12. BLOCK DIAGRAM R2004...
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Peak indicator Input channel: turns on 3dB under pre-fader signal clip Phantom power +48V DC Power/ power consumption R1604/ 2004: AC 100V/ 120V/ 230V/ 240V, 50/ 60Hz Weights R1604: 5.9kg, R2004: 7.3kg Dimensions(mm) R1604: 80.3 x 225 x 280 R2004: 80.3 x 416 x 431...
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R Series Mixers R1604 & R2004 .14. Input Connector Input Impedance Regular Impedance Regular Input Level Connector Type Channel Mic 3k ohm 50~600 ohm -60dB XLR 3-31 Type Balanced Channel Line 20k ohm 600 ohm -30dB Phone Jack (TRS) T = Hot...
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