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Mackie 1402-VLZ3 Owner's Manual

Mackie 14-channel mic / line mixer owner's manual 1402-vlz3
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MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
BAL
BAL
BAL
BAL
OR
OR
OR
OR
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
UNBAL
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
LINE IN 3
LINE IN 4
LINE IN 5
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
U
U
U
U
0
60
0
60
0
60
0
60
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
U
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
U
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
EQ
U
EQ
U
EQ
U
EQ
HI
HI
HI
HI
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
U
U
U
U
MID
MID
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
-15
+15
-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
PAN
PAN
PAN
L R
L R
L R
L R
1
2
3
4
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
ALT 3 – 4
ALT 3 – 4
ALT 3 – 4
ALT 3 – 4
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
10
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
U
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
40
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50
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60
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60
60
60
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
1402-VLZ3
14-Channel Mic/Line Mixer
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
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6
MIC
MIC
LEFT/
MONO
RIGHT
ALL BAL/UNBAL
1
1
L
2
2
R
AUX SEND
BAL
BAL
MONO
MONO
OR
OR
UNBAL
UNBAL
L
L
LINE IN 6
BAL
BAL
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
OR
OR
75 Hz
75 Hz
UNBAL
UNBAL
18dB/OCT
18dB/OCT
R
R
U
U
LEVEL
LEVEL
+4
+4
0
60
0
60
-
-
10
10
+15dB -45dB
+15dB -45dB
GAIN
GAIN
LINE IN 7-8
LINE IN 9-10
LINE IN 11-12
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
U
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
U
+15
+15
+15
+15
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
U
EQ
U
EQ
U
EQ
U
EQ
HI
HI
HI
HI
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
U
U
U
U
MID
MID
MID
MID
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
-15
+15
-15
+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
-15
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
L R
L R
L R
L R
5
6
7-8
9-10
11-12
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
ALT 3 – 4
ALT 3 – 4
ALT 3 – 4
ALT 3 – 4
ALT 3 – 4
dB
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
10
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
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
TAPE
TAPE
BAL/UNBAL
L
INPUT
OUTPUT
L
R
R
MAIN OUT
MONO
MONO
L
L
BAL
BAL
OR
OR
UNBAL
UNBAL
R
R
LEVEL
LEVEL
+4
+4
-
-
10
10
LINE IN 13-14
AUX
AUX
U
U
U
U
+15
+15
+10
+20
O O
O O
O O
U
U
U
+15
+15
+20
O O
O O
LEFT
RIGHT
U
EQ
U
EQ
C-R/SOURCE
0dB=0dBu
HI
HI
20
12kHz
12kHz
10
MAIN MIX
+15
-15
+15
U
U
7
MID
MID
4
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
ALT 3–4
2
+15
-15
+15
0
U
U
2
TAPE
LOW
LOW
80Hz
80Hz
4
+15
-15
+15
7
ASSIGN
PAN
PAN
TO MAIN MIX
10
20
NORMAL (AFL)
30
LEVEL SET (PFL)
L R
L R
SOLO
13-14
MODE
RUDE
SOLO
MUTE
LIGHT
ALT 3 – 4
48V
PO
WER
/SUBMIX
MAIN MIX
CTL ROOM
dB
dB
dB
10
10
10
SOLO
SOLO
5
5
5
U
U
U
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
LEVEL
SET

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  • Page 1 1402-VLZ3 14-Channel Mic/Line Mixer UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL LINE IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3 LINE IN 4 LINE IN 5 LINE IN 6 LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT...

  • 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 GAIN 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. We worked and slaved to come up with a better system, one that provides low noise and high headroom.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    XDR Extended Dynamic Range premium studio-grade mic preamp. Now that you have your 1402-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

    42. RETURN TO AUX 1 ... 19 JACK NORMALLING ... 19 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION ... 20 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS... 21 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION ... 24 SPECIFICATIONS ... 24 BLOCK DIAGRAM ... 25 TRACK SHEET... 26 1402-VLZ3 LIMITED WARRANTY ... 27 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Vocal Mics Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input (play) (record) Powered Studio Monitors 140-VLZ3 Direct Boxes MONO MONO MONO MONO Headphone Distribution Amp Recording System Mono Compressor Stereo Compressor Digital Delay Multi Effect Processor Headphones for Studio...
  • Page 7 Vocal Mics Direct Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Machine Keyboard or other line level input (play) (record) Headphones This setup can be easily reconfigured to become a Mono PA setup. Stereo sources should feed the left mono side of channel input only. Pan each channel hard left.

  • Page 8: Patchbay Description

    PA system, etc. 12kHz 12kHz See Appendix B for further details and drawings of the connectors you can use with the 1402-VLZ3. Also see 2.5kHz 2.5kHz the Channel Strip description on page 13 for details of the signal routing from the XLR and Line inputs.

  • Page 9: Low Cut (Channels 1-6)

    In the stereo audio world, an odd-numbered chan- nel usually receives the “left signal.” For example, you would feed the 1402-VLZ3’s line inputs 7-8 a stereo signal by inserting the device’s left output plug into the channel 7 jack, and its right output plug into the chan- nel 8 jack.

  • Page 10: Stereo Returns

    RCA Y-cord to combine these outputs. Do not attempt this with any other outputs on the 1402-VLZ3. These outputs feed the main mix out into the waiting world. You can feed your amplifiers this way, or through the XLR MAIN OUTS [13].

  • Page 11: Phones

    Besides being used for inserting external devices, these jacks can also be used as channel direct outputs; post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT, and pre EQ. In fact, Mackie mic preamps have become so famous, that people buy these mixers just to have six of these in their arsenal.

  • Page 12: Power Connection

    WARNING: Disconnecting the AC mains plug’s GAIN GAIN ground pin can be dangerous. Please don’t do 19. FUSE The 1402-VLZ3 is fused for your (and its own) protec- 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz tion. If you suspect a blown fuse, disconnect the AC mains power cord, pull the fuse drawer out (located just 2.5kHz...

  • Page 13: Channel Strip Description

    The controls are linked together to preserve stereo.) We’ll start at the bottom and work our way up… “U” LIKE UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every UNBAL UNBAL level control. This “U” stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in signal level.

  • Page 14: Pan

    SOLO 140-VLZ3 CONSTANT LOUDNESS ! ! ! The 1402-VLZ3’s PAN controls employ a design called “Constant Loudness.” It has nothing to do with living next to a freeway. As you turn the PAN knob from left to right (thereby causing the sound to move from the left to the center to the right), the sound will appear to remain at the same volume (or loudness).

  • Page 15: Hi Eq

    29. HI EQ This control gives you up to 15 dB boost or cut above 12 kHz, and it is also flat at the detent. Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, and an –5 overall sense of transpar- –10 ency, or edge to keyboards, –15 vocals, guitar and bacon...

  • Page 16: Output Section

    (if mixing live) or a mixdown deck (if recording). But what if the engineer needs to hear something other than the main mix? With the 1402-VLZ3, the engineer has several choices of what to listen to. This is one of those tricky parts, so buckle up.

  • Page 17: Solo Mode (Afl/Pfl)

    38. METERS – MANY DISPLAYS IN ONE! The 1402-VLZ3’s peak metering system is made up of two columns of twelve LEDs. Deceptively simple, consid- ering the multitude of signals that can be monitored by...

  • Page 18: A Word About Aux

    Sends serve another critical role — that of delivering cue mixes to stage monitors, so musicians can hear what they’re doing. On the 1402-VLZ3, AUX SEND 1 can play either role, depending on the position of this switch. With the AUX 1 SELECT switch up (disengaged),...

  • Page 19: Return To Aux 1

    Say that ten times! Once again, STEREO RETURN 1 will behave normally, as always. Congratulations! You’ve just read about all the fea- tures of your 1402-VLZ3. 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 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, documentation, and user forums.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23 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.

  • Page 24: Appendix C: Technical Information

    Therefore, we reserve the right to better than –70 dB 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- ers, and are hereby acknowledged.

  • Page 25: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram LOGIC SOLO/PFL POST POST MAIN MAIN Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Track Sheet

    Track Sheet 140-VLZ3...

  • Page 27: 1402-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 28 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...

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