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40-VLZ3

402-

VLZ3

We realize that you must 
be anxious to try out 
your new 402-VLZ3. All 
we ask is that you read 
this page now, and the 

rest can wait until you’re good and ready. But 
do read it — you’ll be glad you did.

Adjusting input levels

It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re 

 doing to set optimal levels. But if you’d like 
to: Plug headphones into the phones jack, 
then set the phones knob just a little bit up.

The following steps must be performed for 

channel 1 and 2: 

1.  Turn the gain and level knobs fully 

down (counterclockwise).

2.  Set the EQ knobs at the center. 
3.  Connect the signal source to the input 

of channel 1. 

4.  Play something into channel 1. This 

could be an instrument, a singing or 
speaking voice, or a line input such 
as from a CD player or tape recorder 
output. Be sure that the volume of the 
input is the same as it would be during 
normal use. If it isn’t, you might have 
to readjust these levels during the 
middle of the set. 

5.  Adjust the gain control so that the OL 

LED does not come on very often, if at 
all, even during the loudest parts of 
your program.

6.  If you’d like to apply some EQ, do so 

now and repeat step 5. 

7.  Repeat for channel 2 if required.

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Instant Mixing 

Here’s how to get going right away, assum-

ing you have a microphone and a keyboard: 

1.   Plug your microphone into channel 1’s 

mic input.

2.  Turn on the 402-VLZ3.
3.   Adjust the input levels. 
4.   Connect cords from the main outputs 

to the inputs of your amplifier. 

5.   Hook up speakers to the amplifier and 

turn it on. 

6.   Turn up the channel 1 level knob to 

the center and the main mix knob one 
quarter of the way up.

7.   Sing like a canary! 
8.  Turn down the channel 3-4 level knob.
9.  Plug your keyboard into stereo channel 

3-4.

10. Play the keyboards and sing a little, 

and adjust the channel 3-4 level knob 
to add the keyboard to the vocals.

11. Play like a madman and sing like a 

canary!  It’s your first mix! 

Other Notes

For optimum sonic performance, the 

channel level knobs and the main mix knob 
should be set near the “U” (unity gain) 
markings.

Always turn the main mix control down 

before making connections to and from your 
mixer.

If you shut down your equipment, turn 

off your amplifier or powered speakers first. 
When powering up, turn them on last.

Save the shipping box! You may need it 

someday. 

Summary of Contents for 402-VLZ3

Page 1: ...402 VLZ3 OWNER S MANUAL 4 Channel Premium Mic Line Mixer...

Page 2: ...protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc...

Page 3: ...s not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emis sions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communi...

Page 4: ...ng the loudest parts of your program 6 If you d like to apply some EQ do so now and repeat step 5 7 Repeat for channel 2 if required Read This Page InstantMixing Here s how to get going right away ass...

Page 5: ...the ever popular hookup diagrams These show typical mixer setups for various applications After this section is a detailed tour of the entire mixer where you will find illustrations with each feature...

Page 6: ...to RCA adapters to make these connections The tape outputs are connected to the line level stereo inputs of a laptop s sound card This allows you to record the entire performance with Tracktion softw...

Page 7: ...ectly through the headphones Tracktion can be set so there is no playback of the track as you record If you are recording through the mic listen through the head phones only and turn off power to your...

Page 8: ...is connected to a location recording device with a set of head phones attached It is best to keep the headphones on the last device in your record ing chain the recording device Many flash based digi...

Page 9: ...mpler is connected to the tape input and tape output The assign to main switch is pressed in during playback so the output from the effects sampler will appear in the main mix Leave the switch out whe...

Page 10: ...e mic inputs of channels 1 and 2 The stereo line level output from a digital video player connects to the line inputs of channels 3 and 4 A laptop running sound effect software is connected to the tap...

Page 11: ...put so you can record channels 1 and 2 The stereo line level audio output from a cable box is connected to the tape inputs and the video output from the cable box connects to the TV monitor If you pre...

Page 12: ...12 402 VLZ3 402 VLZ3 Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 16 12...

Page 13: ...er for both channels 1 and 2 is turned on and off together using the phantom 20 switch Never plug single ended unbalanced micro phones or instruments into the mic input jacks if the phantom power is o...

Page 14: ...t or cut at the center position This frequency 6 INSTRUMENT SWITCH Ch 1 2 When this switch is pressed in chan nel 1 or 2 s line input can accept direct instrument level signals from guitars or other i...

Page 15: ...annels 1 and 2 use mono level controls and channels 3 and 4 uses a stereo control 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 Low EQ with Low Cut Low EQ...

Page 16: ...e the tape level knob 16 to adjust its level 18 TAPE OUTPUT These unbalanced RCA connections tap the main mix output to make simultaneous recording and PA work more convenient Connect these to your re...

Page 17: ...there This is the knob to turn down at the end of the song to achieve The Great Fade Out 23 POWER LED This LED will illuminate when the mixer is turned on It shows a general readiness of the mixer to...

Page 18: ...nel level knobs down one by one If the sound disappears it s either that channel or whatever is plugged into it so unplug whatever that is If the noise disappears it s from your whatever Power The pow...

Page 19: ...separated into a left cord and a right cord which are plugged into the two mic preamps You can cook up your own adapter for a stereo microphone Y two cables out of a female 1 4 TRS jack to two male XL...

Page 20: ...ucts by incorporat ing new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods Therefore we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running M...

Page 21: ...l NOTE Switches are shown in their default out position Main out Gain Mic 0 60dB Line 15 45dB Stereo Channels 3 4 L R LO 80 12K HI OL tape assign to main Right Left Tape out Hi Z Line Mic Ch 1 Mono Lo...

Page 22: ...x set of preferences 1 Order the Atlas AD 11B mic stand adapter available from many a fine music store It is made and distrib uted by Atlas Sound 2 Use three self tapping machine screws 6 32 x 1 4 lon...

Page 23: ...pair or replace any such nonconforming product provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com support or by calling LOUD technical...

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