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10-VLZ3

1202-

VLZ3

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.

15.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

16.

 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no 

object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed 

on the apparatus.

17.

 This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must 

be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con-

nection (the third grounding prong).

18.

 This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power 

switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain 

readily accessible to the user.

19.  

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect 

device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

20.

 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 

more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•  Increase the separation between the equipment and the 

receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 

that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 

help.

  CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly 

approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to 

operate the equipment under FCC rules.

21.

 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is 

applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as 

set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department 

of Communications.

ATTENTION

 — 

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits 

radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils 

numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le 

réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des 

communications du Canada.

22.

 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 

loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced 

hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to 

sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified 

the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

  According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits 

could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger-

ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all 

persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres-

sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. 

Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn 

when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing 

loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

CAUTION    AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. 

AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. 

CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE 

A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous 
voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral 
est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de 
"voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque 
d'éléctrocution.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the 
user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (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.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Duration, 

per day in 

hours

Sound Level 

dBA, Slow 

Response

Typical Example 

8

90

Duo in small club

6

92

4

95

Subway Train

3

97

2

100

Very loud classical music

1.5

102

1

105

Dave screaming at Steve about 

deadlines

0.5 

110

0.25 or less 115

Loudest parts at a rock concert

Correct disposal of this product.

 This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product 

should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and 

human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural 

resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

Summary of Contents for 1202-VLZ3

Page 1: ...E XDR MIC PRE XDR MIC PRE GAIN 15dB 45dB M IC GAIN 0 U 60 10dBV GAIN 15dB 45dB M IC GAIN 0 U 60 10dBV GAIN 15dB 45dB M IC GAIN 0 U 60 10dBV O O 15 O O 15 AUX 15 15 15 15 15 15 HI 12kHz MID 2 5kHz LOW...

Page 2: ...dio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils n...

Page 3: ...SELECTOR switch is set to the same voltage as your local AC mains supply see page 12 Level Setting Procedure Message to seasoned pros do not set levels using the old Turn the GAIN up until the clip l...

Page 4: ...each channel Output Section The output section on the right Throughout these sections you ll find illustrations with each feature numbered If you re curious about a feature simply locate it on the ap...

Page 5: ...HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 PATCHBAY DESCRIPTION 8 1 MIC INPUTS CHANNELS 1 4 8 2 LINE INPUTS CHANNELS 1 4 8 3 LOW CUT CHANNELS 1 4 9 4 GAIN CHANNELS 1 4 9 5 STEREO LINE INPUTS 9 6 IMAGINARY CONTROL 9 EFFECTS S...

Page 6: ...Vocal Mics Multi Effect Processor Digital Delay Powered Studio Monitors for Studio Headphone Distribution Amp Headphones for Studio 3 4 2 12 11 10 9 8 7 4 4 3 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 2 L R L R L R CHANNEL INSE...

Page 7: ...can be easily reconfigured to become a Mono PA setup A Stereo sources should feed the left mono side of channel input only B Pan each channel hard left C Connect Mono PA system to Left main output SR...

Page 8: ...m power with the mic preamps and can be driven by balanced or unbalanced sources at almost any level You can use these inputs for virtually any signal you ll come across from instrument levels as low...

Page 9: ...tion on vocals Many times bass shelving EQ can really benefit voices Trouble is adding low EQ also boosts stage rumble mic handling clunks and breath pops Applying low cut removes all those problems s...

Page 10: ...er s inputs See also MAIN MIX 32 on page 16 Mono Out If you want to feed a mono signal to your tape deck or other device simply use an RCA Y cord to combine these outputs Do not attempt this with any...

Page 11: ...These 1 4 outputs are provided so you can listen to something other than the main mix The source is selected using the SOURCE MATRIX 33 switches see page 16 You can choose to listen to the main mix t...

Page 12: ...is perfectly normal Just like me Oh and my imagi nary friend Lazlo who helps me write all the manuals Say hello to the nice folks Lazlo POWER ON PHANTOM ON L MAIN MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL 4 3 R 4 L 3 CHANNE...

Page 13: ...up U LIKE UNITY GAIN Mackie mixers have a U symbol on almost every level control This U stands for unity gain meaning no change in signal level Once you have adjusted the input signal to line level y...

Page 14: ...u never heard Peaking means that certain frequencies form a hill around the center frequency 2 5 kHz in the case of the MID EQ 27 LOW EQ This control gives you up to 15 dB boost or cut below 80 Hz The...

Page 15: ...inde pendently of the channel s LEVEL control AUX 1 in post mode and AUX 2 are post LOW CUT post EQ and post LEVEL That is the sends obey the settings of these controls AUX 1 in PRE mode follows the E...

Page 16: ...es From there these signals all pass through the same level control 34 CONTROL ROOM SUBMIX This knob controls the levels of both the stereo CON TROL ROOM 15 and PHONES 12 outputs The con trol range is...

Page 17: ...monitors but your multitrack is playing back like mad 36 ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX Let s say you re doing a live show Intermission is near ing and you ll want to play a soothing CD for the crowd to prevent t...

Page 18: ...RN 7 to the main mix and once mixed together the dry and wet signals combine to create a glorious sound So armed with this knowledge let s visit the Auxiliary World 38 PRE or POST AUX 1 Besides being...

Page 19: ...at normalled connection is broken How does all this relate to the RETURN TO AUX 1 41 switch STEREO RETURN 1 s inputs are normalled to STEREO RETURN 2 If you have one effects device plug it into STEREO...

Page 20: ...a stereo pair try switching them around For example if a left output is presumed dead switch the left and right cords at the mixer end If the problem switches sides it s not the mixer Noise Turn the c...

Page 21: ...ed tip to signal high hot ring to signal low cold and sleeve to ground earth Unbalanced Send Return circuits When wired as a send return Y connector a 1 4 TRS jack or plug is connected tip to signal s...

Page 22: ...s and jacks are often used in home stereo and video equip ment and in many other applications Figure D They are unbalanced and electrically identical to a 1 4 TS phone plug or jack See Figure C Connec...

Page 23: ...rn cir cuit and will show up in the center of the stereo pair of buses it s assigned to or it can be panned with the PAN 26 control Y cord splitter cable TIP SEND RING IN TIP OUT RING RETURN TO MIXER...

Page 24: ...z Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR Mic in to Insert Send out max gain 1 kHz better than 70 dB Maximum Levels Mic in 22 dBu Tape in 16 dBu All other inputs 22 dBu Main Mix XLR out 28 dBu All other outp...

Page 25: ...ANNEL 1 OF 4 LINE IN L LINE IN R 3 BAND EQ LEVEL PAN MAIN ALT STEREO RETURN 1 L IN R IN STEREO RETURN 2 L IN MONO R IN GAIN GAIN RETURN TO AUX 1 MAIN MIX MAIN LEVEL 30dB PAD TAPE OUT L LINE OUT L BAL...

Page 26: ...MID 2 5kHz LOW 80Hz HI 12kHz MID 2 5kHz LOW 80Hz HI 12kHz MID 2 5kHz LOW 80Hz HI 12kHz MID 2 5kHz LOW 80Hz EQ L R 1 MUTE PAN AUX EQ PAN AUX EQ PAN AUX EQ PAN AUX EQ PAN AUX EQ PAN AUX EQ PAN AUX EQ P...

Page 27: ...ice representative will at its option either repair or replace any such nonconforming product provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www...

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