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164-VLZ3

164

2-

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 1642-VLZ3

Page 1: ...1642 VLZ3 OWNER S MANUAL 16 Channel Mic Line Mixer...

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: ...LZ3 Or you might be one of those people who never reads manuals All we ask is that you read this page NOW and read the rest later you ll be glad you did WARNING Before you plug the AC power cord into...

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

Page 5: ...N 1 2 3 4 L R 14 27 SOLO 14 28 20 SOLO LED 15 29 OL MUTE LED 15 30 MUTE 15 31 PAN 15 STEREO SOURCES 15 CONSTANT LOUDNESS 16 32 3 BAND MID SWEEP EQ 16 33 4 BAND FIXED FREQUENCY EQ 17 34 LOW CUT 17 35 A...

Page 6: ...order 8 Track Recorder Out In From Mics Keys Drum machines etc Headphones EFX A Stereo Compressor EFX B CHANNEL INSERTS CHANNEL INPUTS AUX SENDS BAL UNBAL TAPE OUT TAPE IN PHONES OUT SUB OUTS BAL UNBA...

Page 7: ...al stereo source Stereo Compressors TAPE OUT TAPE IN PHONES OUT SUB OUTS C R OUT BAL UNBAL MAIN INSERT Headphones Digital Multitrack Recorder Stereo Processor CD Player Active PASpeaker Subwoofer comb...

Page 8: ...nput feeding each pair Channels 13 14 and 15 16 are stereo pairs with LINE inputs only 1 MIC INPUTS We use phantom powered balanced microphone inputs just like the big studio mega consoles for exactly...

Page 9: ...inputs for virtually any signal you ll come across from instru ment levels as low as 50 dB to operating levels of 10 dBV to 4 dBu as there is 45 dB of gain available via the GAIN 3 knob Note that cha...

Page 10: ...OUT 1 SUB OUT 1 s output is patched to multitrack input 1 From there the multitrack output goes to the mixer s channel 3 LINE input as we just discussed Double Busing How on earth do you get four bus...

Page 11: ...l you ve put the phones on Then turn it up slowly Why Engineers who fry their ears find themselves with short careers Another method of interfacing a multitrack is called in line monitoring and requir...

Page 12: ...ts device outputs Sleeve common ground connect shield to all three sleeves 14 MAIN OUTS Two sets of jacks are provided for the main out puts 1 4 TRS jacks and XLR jacks These are usually patched to th...

Page 13: ...mono mix is maxed just reach for this knob and turn it down a bit Just the thing for send ing mono signals to mic inputs like camcorders tele phone interface boxes even answering machines With the po...

Page 14: ...d that channel s 20 SOLO LED 28 will light constantly so you can easily catch any channels which have been soloed by those naughty SOLO pixies Using the MODE 44 switch the 1642 VLZ3 s solo system come...

Page 15: ...that channel s MUTE switch is engaged Here is a quick reference to these LEDs 30 MUTE Engaging a channel s MUTE switch provides the same results as turning the fader all the way down Any chan nel assi...

Page 16: ...frequency signals like kick drums and bass guitars The MID EQ or midrange has a fixed bandwidth of 1 octave The MID knob sets the amount of boost or cut up to 15 dB and is effectively bypassed at the...

Page 17: ...if you do The AUX SEND outputs can then be patched to paral lel effects processor inputs or stage monitor amp inputs AUX SENDS 1 and 2 levels are controlled not only by the channel s AUX knobs but al...

Page 18: ...n insert jack on their way to the subgroup faders That s no problem should you want to send these signals through a serial effects processor simply patch from the SUB OUTS to the effect s input and fr...

Page 19: ...These signals are tapped off as follows post MAIN MIX 37 fader post SUBGROUP 38 faders and post TAPE IN 40 knob With no switches engaged there will be no signal at these outputs and no meter indicatio...

Page 20: ...f the channel fader and that would be a big problem 46 SOLO LEVEL This knob controls the level of the signals coming from the SOLO system It s range is off when fully down unity at the center detent w...

Page 21: ...d 2 are sent to the AUX SENDS 1 and 2 49 master knobs before the AUX SEND outputs and AUX 3 through 6 are sent directly These outputs are fed to the inputs of a reverb or other device From there the o...

Page 22: ...ctive AUX SEND 6 outputs TO AUX 1 feeds STEREO RETURN 1 to AUX SEND 1 49 master and TO AUX 2 feeds STEREO RETURN 2 to AUX SEND 2 master They are off when turned fully down deliver unity gain at the ce...

Page 23: ...SOLO This switch operates just like the channel SOLO 27 switches engaging it sends signals to the control room headphones and meters and interrupts whatever happened to be there before you soloed It f...

Page 24: ...not the mixer If it s 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 left is still dead it s not the mixe...

Page 25: ...nected tip to signal high hot ring to signal low cold and sleeve to ground earth Unbalanced Send Return circuits When wired as send return Y connector a 1 4 TRS jack or plug is connected tip to signal...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...turn circuit 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 control Y cord splitter cable TIP SEND RING IN TIP OUT RING RETURN TO MIXER CH...

Page 28: ...5 kilohms All other inputs 10 kilohms or greater Tape out 1 1 kilohms All other outputs 120 ohms 3 Band EQ channels 1 8 High Shelving 15 db 12 kHz Mid Peaking 15 dB sweep 100 Hz 8 kHz Low Shelving 15...

Page 29: ...OUT METERS 0VU 0dBu TAPE IN L R TAPE LEVEL C R PHONES SOURCE MAIN TAPE 1 2 RUDE SOLO LED C R PHONES MIX C R LEVEL CONTROL ROOM OUT L R PHONES OUT A SIP PFL SOLO LEVEL SOLO MIX SUB 1 MIX FADER FADER AS...

Page 30: ...30 1642 VLZ3 1642 VLZ3 Track Sheet Session Notes Date...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA United States and Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail s...

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