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1402-VLZ3 14-Channel Mic/Line Mixer O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L LEFT/ MONO RIGHT ALL BAL/UNBAL TAPE TAPE BAL/UNBAL INPUT OUTPUT AUX SEND MAIN OUT MONO MONO MONO MONO UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL...
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. 1402-VLZ3...
“Turn the GAIN up until the clip light comes on, Here’s how to get going right away, assuming you have then back off a hair” trick. When a Mackie mixer clip a microphone and a keyboard: light comes on, you really are about to clip. We worked 1.
fi nal test. Now that you have your 1402-VLZ3, fi nd out how to get This icon will lead you to in-depth explana- the most from it. That’s where this manual comes in.
Stereo Compressor MONO Stereo Guitar Effects Drum Digital Delay Machine MONO Keyboard or other line level input Multi Effect Processor MONO MONO (play) (record) Headphones for Studio Powered Powered Studio Monitors Headphone Distribution Amp Studio Monitors for Studio Recording System 1402-VLZ3...
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Vocal Mics Mono Compressor Direct Boxes Stereo Compressor Stereo Guitar Effects MONO Drum Machine MONO Keyboard or other line level input Multi Effect MONO Processor MONO Stage Monitors Mono EQ Mono Power Amplifier (play) (record) Stereo Headphones SRM450 SRM450 Powered Powered Speaker Speaker...
See Appendix B for further details and drawings of by the PHANTOM switch on the rear panel. (This means the connectors you can use with the 1402-VLZ3. Also see the phantom power for channels 1-6 is turned on and off the Channel Strip description on page 13 for details of together.)
“left signal.” For example, you to hear, and fi ltering it out makes the low stuff you do would feed the 1402-VLZ3’s line inputs 7-8 a stereo want much more crisp and tasty. Not only that, but LOW signal by inserting the device’s left output plug into the...
The signal will be sent to both sides, magically appear- combine these outputs. Do not attempt this with any ing in the center as a mono signal. This won’t work with other outputs on the 1402-VLZ3. STEREO RETURN 2 — you’ll need a Y-cord. ⁄...
15. CONTROL ROOM these jacks can also be used as channel direct outputs; post-GAIN, post-LOW CUT, and pre EQ. In fact, Mackie These outputs are provided so you can listen to some- mic preamps have become so famous, that people buy thing other than the main mix.
19. FUSE 22. PHANTOM SWITCH The 1402-VLZ3 is fused for your (and its own) protec- tion. If you suspect a blown fuse, disconnect the cord, This global rocker switch controls the phantom power...
“U” LIKE UNITY GAIN Whenever SOLO is engaged, all SOURCE selections Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every (MAIN MIX, ALT 3-4 and TAPE) are defeated, to allow level control. This “U” stands for “unity gain,” meaning the soloed signal to do just that —...
Another way to do the same thing is assign the chan- nels to the ALT 3–4 mix, then patch out of the ALT The 1402-VLZ3’s PAN controls employ a design called OUTPUT L and R back into an unused stereo channel “Constant Loudness.”...
29. HI EQ Each AUX send level ranges from off through unity (the center detent position) on up to 15 dB of extra gain This control gives you up (when turned fully clockwise). Chances are you’ll never to 15 dB boost or cut above need this extra gain, but it’s nice to know it’s there if 12 kHz, and it is also fl...
(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.
GAIN, EQ, FADER and PAN settings. It's similar to muting all the other channels, but without the hassle. The 1402-VLZ3’s peak metering system is made up of Use AFL mode during mixdown. two columns of twelve LEDs. Deceptively simple, consid-...
A WORD ABOUT AUX cue mixes to stage monitors, so musicians can hear what they’re doing. On the 1402-VLZ3, AUX SEND 1 can play Sends are outputs, Returns are inputs. The AUX [30] either role, depending on the position of this switch.
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...
27 of this manual. authorized service center. Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through If you think your 1402-VLZ3 has a problem, please local dealers or distributors. check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confi...
TRS jacks and plugs are used in several different ap- es may open an insert loop in a circuit, change the input plications: routing of the signal or serve other functions. Mackie uses switches in the channel insert and bus insert jacks, •...
If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to (earth) at the unbalanced input. If there are the fi rst click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will ground-loop problems, this connection may be not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert left disconnected at the balanced end.
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Mackie Stereo Inputs and Returns: Mono, Stereo, Whatever Stereo line inputs and stereo returns are a fi ne 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.
1 kHz: better than –70 dB change these specifi cations 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.
USA. C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be G. LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed performed only at a factory-authorized facility (see D below).
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