Mackie CR1604 POD, INPUT, 26FUSE, OUTPUT, 29BUS INSERT, 28AUX RETURNS TO MASTER, 27CHANNEL ACCESS, TIP=OUT, RING=IN

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BAL MAIN OUT MONO AUX OUTPUTS ALT 3/4 OUT BUSS INSERT AUX RETURNS CHANNEL ACCESS TIP=OUT RING=IN

33				31				L
	LEFT	1	2		3	LEFT	LEFT	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4
								R
	RIGHT	MONITOR 4	5		6	RIGHT	RIGHT			28		5	6	7	8
		32				30 29								27

INPUT

fate befalls the cord, you can use any standard IEC cord like those found on most professional recorders, musical instruments and computers (for example Radio Shack #278-1257 {6-ft} or #278-1261 {12-ft.}). NOTE: Disconnecting the plug’s ground pin can be dangerous. Don’t do it.

26FUSE

The CR-1604 is fused for your (and its own) pro- tection. If you suspect a blown fuse, disconnect the power cord, pull the fuse drawer just below the AC receptacle and replace the fuse with a 1-amp SLO BLO fuse (or 1/2-amp SLO BLO fuse if the unit is a 230V model). 230V models have a bright red 230V sticker both on the shipping box and on the mixer itself. If two fuses blow in a row, something is very wrong. Call our toll-free number and find out what to do.

27CHANNEL ACCESS, TIP=OUT, RING=IN

This is where you connect series processors such as compressors, equalizer, de-essers, or filters. Since most people don’t have more than a few of these gadgets, we’ve included connections for just the first eight channels. If you want to use this kind of processing on Channels 9–16, simply plug into and out of the device before you plug into the CR-1604 channels. Connecting a processor here will affect only the associated channel.

•Tip=output (send to external device), Ring=input (return from external device)

•The insert points are after the mic preamps, channel faders and equalizers (Post-Fader/ Post-EQ). This can be modified with a little technical knowledge found on pages 33–34.

•CHANNEL ACCESS outputs are low-imped- ance (120-ohm) and are capable of driving all processors (except Cuisinart food processors).

•For best results the device should be capable of at least +18dB input/output (any profes- sional unit). Do not use “stomp box”-style devices. They simply can’t keep up with the operating level needed to match CR-1604 performance.

•The CR-1604’s CHANNEL ACCESS jacks are of a special design that gives more flexibility than regular jacks. What kind of plug you use and how far you plug it in varies the function of

CHANNEL ACCESS jacks For example, a mono plug inserted only to the first click does not interrupt the master (main outputs, headphone output, ALT-3/4 outputs). Plugged all the way in, it becomes a direct out and interrupts. This may seem weird at first, but it’s the way. See page 16 for a picture describing the plug and inserts.

28AUX RETURNS TO MASTER

This is where you connect the output of your effects devices or, in some cases, return the signal of a multitrack tape machine/mixdown deck.

Many mixers simply have a passive input circuit for AUX returns. We have active input gain circuitry which allows use of a wider range of external devices. The circuits will handle stereo or mono unbalanced signals at instrument level or –10dBV to +4dBu.

These eight inputs can be used for a variety of effects. (For more detailed information on functions and their relationships to practical application in the production of your music, see the Applications Guide in our In Your Face magazine.

29BUS INSERT

These are the send and receive jacks for inserting an effect such as final compression, limiting or EQ into the Main Left/Right Buses. Inserting a processor here will affect your entire mix. See page 16 for a picture describing the plug and inserts.

The BUS INSERTS can also be used as an output with no interuption to signal.

NOTE: The BUS INSERTS are pre-main faders. If you are using them for output, make sure the connecting device has some way to adjust incoming level.

•Tip=output (send to external device), Ring=input (return from external device)

•The BUS INSERT is before the Master fader controls and after the main L/R mix amps.

•Inputs and outputs are unbalanced and designed to work with pro devices with at least 18dB of input/output.

•The BUS INSERT can also be used as a tape out if plugged in the first “click”. Master adjustments will not affect level.

OUTPUT

POD

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