Mackie CR1604 - VLZ owner manual CR1604-VLZ Source Mod

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UL Warning

CR1604-VLZ Source Mod

CAUTION! These modi-

fication instructions are

for use by qualified per- sonnel only. To avoid

electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than changing the fuse unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing and modifying to qualified personnel.

Mackie Disclaimer

Any modification of any Mackie Designs prod- uct must be performed by a competent electronic technician. Mackie Designs accepts no responsi- bility for any damages or injuries caused by any modification, regardless of the source of the modi- fication instructions or the qualifications of the technician performing them. In the case of such damages, Mackie Designs may declare warranty privileges void. BE CAREFUL!

About Jumpers

We recommend solid (non-stranded) wire, 26–28 gauge (wire-wrapping variety). When in- stalling jumpers, do not run their ends through holes in the circuit board. Rather, solder them flat against the desired pad (the flat silver area, possi- bly with a hole in the middle). Make sure the ends of these flat wires do not extend beyond the pad.

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This changes the C-R/PHONES level control in the SOURCE matrix to receive the main mix stereo signal pre-MAIN L-R MIX fader instead of post-MAIN L-R MIX fader.

You can accomplish the same result that this modification provides by using two standard 14" tip-sleeve “jumper cables” plugged into the MAIN INSERT (L and R) to the first click and the other end plugged into STEREO AUX RETURN 4, assigned to C-R/PHNS ONLY. STEREO AUX RETURN 4 level will control the volume as well as C-R/PHONES level control.

You can also use the TAPE INPUT (L and R) RCA jacks (you will need 14" to RCA cables or adapters) and assign the TAPE source button in the SOURCE matrix.

1.Remove all cords, including the power cable, from the CR1604-VLZ.

2.Place the mixer upside-down on a dry, non- marring surface.

3.If you have converted your mixer to the rack- mount position or have installed a RotoPod, undo those changes and temporarily configure the mixer in the original desktop mode. You do not have to install the pod, just get it out of the way of the bottom cover.

4.Remove the screws that attach the bottom cover. Keep track of what screws go where. Remove the bottom cover.

5.Cut the conductor at points ZL and ZR, between the square and round pads. Be careful to cut all the way through the conduc- tor, and do no cut any nearby traces.

6.Add a jumper from the square pad at point YL to the square pad at point ZL and another from the square pad at point YR to the square pad at point ZR.

7.Check your work very carefully, then put the bottom cover back the way you found it. You’re done!

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Contents MIC/LINE Mixer Safety Instructions Read this LEVEL-SETTING ProcedureInstant Mixing Other Nuggets of WisdomPlug for the Connectors Section HOW to USE this ManualIntroduction Arcane Mysteries IlluminatedContents Hookup Diagrams Stereo EQ Video Setup Switching Positions Converting to Rackmount ModePatchbay Description Phantom PowerInterface MIC InputsTrim Line InputsInsert Direct OUTOutputs of the multitrack are then Split MonitoringAUX Send Outputs SUB Outs AUX Return InputsTape Input Phones OutputTape Output Main Insert Power ConnectionMain Outs Mono OutputPower LED Power SwitchPhantom Switch Phantom LEDChannel Strip Description Clean FadeFader Assign 1-2, 3-4, L-RSolo LED SoloOL Mute LED During Normal AFL mode, the soloedPAN MuteStereo Sources Constant LoudnessAUX 1, 2, 3 LOW CUTShift PREVLZ MIX Architecture Output Section DescriptionSubgroup Faders Assign to Main MIXTape to Main MIX Tape in LevelSource PhonesLevel SET LED Ment switches post-EQSolo Level Rude Solo LightAUX Talk MetersAUX Sends Master Meters vs. RealityAUX Returns Level AUX Sends SoloEffects to Monitors Main MIX to Subs AUX RETReturns Solo Phns only AUX RETMackie Disclaimer UL WarningAbout Jumpers Place the mixer upside-down on a dry, non- marring surfaceCR1604-VLZ Source Mod OL Flicker CR1604-VLZ Block DiagramLOW MID High GainSpecifications Repair Service InfoTroubleshooting Assign ChorusingAttenuate AuxConsole DelayCueing DBmEffects devices EchoEQ curve EqualizationGain stage GainGraphic EQ GroundKnee Input moduleLevel Line levelPan, pan pot Phantom powerParametric EQ PeakingRCA phono plug RCA phono jack-orRCA jack or phono jackRegeneration ReturnXLR connector VolumeStereo Sweep EQAppendix B Connections XLR Connectors⁄4 TS Phone Plugs and Jacks ⁄4 TRS Phone Plugs and JacksRCA Plugs and Jacks Switched 1⁄4 Phone JacksUnbalancing a Line Special Mackie ConnectionsTRS Send/Receive Insert Jacks Using the Send Only on an Insert JackMults and Ys Balanced Lines DON’T Phantom Power do & DON’T ChartDon’t use hardware-store light dimmers Do’s and Don’ts of Fixed InstallationsHere are some guidelines Free T-SHIRT OfferSession Date CR1604-VLZ0.5A