System Features

“PL” stands for “Program/Line” and the name describes the broad range of signals which can be handled by this powerful stereo mixer. In fact, the com- pact design of the PL 1602 belies an extraordinary versatility. Add excellent sound quality to the equation, and you’ve got a product which is equally useful as a live performance mixer, onstage monitor mixer, or keyboard submixer (you’ll find descriptions of each of these applications at the conclusion of this manual). Here are some of the PL 1602’s main features:

•Sixteen input channels, which can be used as eight stereo channels. All channels provide electronically balanced line-level inputs, and are ideal for line-level sources such as outboard signal processors; CD players; tape or cassette recorders; stereo drum machines; and keyboards and MIDI tone modules. In addition, channels 1 and 3 provide electronically balanced mic inputs so that you can connect up to two microphones to the PL 1602.

•An electronically balanced main stereo output for connection to a power amplifier.

•Two auxiliary sends and two stereo auxiliary returns (which can be used as four monophonic returns). Both sends are pre-fader but post-equalizer.

•Independent 2-band equalization for each channel, with 15 dB of cut or boost for low (100 Hz) and high (10 kHz) frequencies.

•Balance controls for each channel and Aux return that allow you to blend the relative levels of stereo inputs.

•Channel inserts are provided for channels 1 - 6, enabling you to use outboard signal processors such as equalizers, compressor/ limiters, or noise gates in a standard “effect loop.”

•Input trims for the mic inputs of channels 1 and 3 are continuously adjustable from +4 to -40 dB, making it possible to use the PL 1602 with a wide variety of microphone types.

•Center detents for all balance and EQ controls, making it easy to use the PL 1602 even in low-light situations such as live performance.

•Main left/right out faders for easy control of overall output levels.

•An independent front-panel headphone jack with dedicated volume control.

•The PL 1602 can be mounted in any standard 19" rack (taking just two rack spaces), making it easy to integrate into any existing system.

•Last but certainly not least, affordability. The PL 1602 has been designed from the ground up to provide versatility and excellent sound quality at a cost-conscious price.