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Direct out

 with no signal interruption to

mains. Push a MONO plug into a CHANNEL
ACCESS jack until you feel it click once. In
this configuration the channel access is acting
as an independent direct out with no signal
interruption to the master.

Direct out

 with signal interruption to master.

Push the plug all the way into the CHANNEL
ACCESS jack. The signal will now be inter-
rupted from the master and be available at the
direct out only. Use this mode when connect-
ing to the inputs of multi-track recorders.

Effects Loop.

 A stereo plug wired as shown

in the drawing above turns the CHANNEL
ACCESS into a loop that will send and receive
to and from an external device using the same
channel access jack. Use this mode when
connecting to the inputs of multi-track
recorders.

CREATING SUB-MIXES

USING THE ALT 3/4 OUT

Surprise! The CR-1604 really has FOUR buses,

not just two! The following are working examples
of how to effectively use the flexibility of the
ALT 3/4 OUTPUT buses. In the first example, let’s
imagine that you want to create a separate drum
sub-mix. This setup is used to control the level of
all of the various channels that make up the drum

kit via two “sub master faders” (actually input
channels 15 & 16 of the mixer). For purposes of
this example, let’s assume that you have already
hooked up your drum mics or machine inputs to
Channels 1 through 5.

EXAMPLE 1

1.

Now press the MUTE ALT 3/4 buttons on these
five input channels (They are no longer part of
your main mix but are now destined for the
sub-mix which in turn goes to the main mix.)

2.

Next connect the rear panel ALT 3/4 outputs
back into two other channels of the CR-1604,
for example, Channels 15 and 16. These two
channels become your sub-mix level controls.

3.

Pan Channel 15 HARD LEFT and Channel 16
HARD RIGHT, respectively, so that the
panning of Channels 1–5 will be reflected in
your stereo sub-mix. DO NOT engage the
mute/alt on these channels.

4.

Adjust individual levels of the five drum
channels that are part of the sub-mix by using
their channel faders (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5).

5

. Adjust the pan position of each drum channel

with that channel’s PAN pot.

6.

Control the overall level of this drum sub-mix
within the main mix via Channel Faders
15 and 16.

7.

Add effects and EQ to the submix channels
if desired.

EXAMPLE 2

You can also create sub-mixes without tying up

additional CR-1604 channels.

1.

As before, press the MUTE ALT 3/4 buttons on
the five drum Channels (1–5). These channels
are no longer part of your main mix.

2.

Connect the CR-1604’s ALT 3/4 Outputs to the
LEFT and RIGHT jacks of an AUX return,. In
our diagram we’ve used AUX 1, LEFT. Stereo
AUX RETURN 1 now controls the master drum
sub-mix level.

In either of these two setups, you can

instantly solo your sub-mix into your head-
phones (or monitor speakers if they are
connected to the headphone output) by
pressing the CR-1604’s ALT/PREVIEW but-
ton or soloing the submaster channels.

Direct out with no signal interruption to master.

Insert only to first “click”

Channel Insert jack

Channel Insert jack

Channel Insert jack

Direct out with signal interruption to master.

Insert all the way in to the second “click”

For use as an effects loop.

(TIP = SEND to effect, RING = RETURN from effects)

MONO PLUG

MONO PLUG

STEREO 

PLUG

“tip”

this plug connects to one of the 
CR-1604’s Channel Insert jacks.

“ring”

tip

ring

sleeve

SEND to processor

RETURN from processor

(TRS plug)

HOOK

UP

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Страница 1: ...MID 0 LO EQ 0 R L PAN SOLO MUTE ALT 3 4 OL 20 U 00 12 MON AUX U 1 2 3 4 5 6 U U U 15 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 5 6 SHIFT 15 15 0 HI 0 MID 0 LO EQ 0 R L PAN SOLO MUTE ALT 3 4 OL 20 U 00 13 MON AUX U 1 2 3 4...

Страница 2: ...he 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 clair avec poin...

Страница 3: ...T icons next to them However we ve found that truly expe rienced engineers usually read their owner s manuals cover to cover anyway so they can continue to make those big bucks The following chapters...

Страница 4: ...d as the King of Sends because of its varied functions IMPORTANT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE To fully achieve the CR 1604 s impressive noise and headroom specs you should tune chan nel sensitivit...

Страница 5: ...EQ 0 R L PAN SOLO MUTE ALT 3 4 OL 20 U 00 2 MON AUX U 1 2 3 4 5 6 U U U 15 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 5 6 SHIFT 15 15 0 HI 0 MID 0 LO EQ 0 R L PAN SOLO MUTE ALT 3 4 OL 20 U 00 3 MON AUX U 1 2 3 4 5 6 U U U...

Страница 6: ...nse the way a graphic equalizer would Use this control to add sizzle to cymbals and vocals and give a sense of transparency or edge to keyboards and guitars It can also be turned down a little to redu...

Страница 7: ...lications for ALT 3 4 is for creating submixes from various combinations of channels By panning one set of channels hard left and another hard right you can create two submixes one from the LEFT ALT a...

Страница 8: ...ETURN SOLO This button is used to solo the four Aux Re turns for more detailed scrutiny This function is the same as that of the Solo control on the individual channel strips except that it solos all...

Страница 9: ...then just before the down beat UN mute the CR 1604 For live performance intermissions use the MAIN OUTPUT MUTE to kill hum and noise from the room and prevent drunken head bangers from mounting the s...

Страница 10: ...w the Unity gain level LEVEL This 10 segment meter reflects the unbal anced output signal strength at the left and right main outputs When the meter shows 0 the unbalanced output level is 0dBu 0 775 V...

Страница 11: ...ichletsthe mixer send DC power tothemic selectronics overthesamewires thatcarry audio hence phantom sincetheDCvoltageis unseen bydy namicandribbonmicswhichdon tneedexternal powerandareunaffectedbyitan...

Страница 12: ...adaptors and then turn on the PHANTOM switch If you do the microphone will be toast Also don t connect electronically balanced com ponents such as CD players or the output of a tape deck to the XLR i...

Страница 13: ...invariesthefunctionof CHANNELACCESSjacksForexample a monopluginsertedonlytothefirstclickdoes notinterruptthemaster mainoutputs headphoneoutput ALT 3 4outputs Plugged allthewayin itbecomesadirectoutand...

Страница 14: ...yway ALT 3 4 OUT This is where the outputs appear from the channels that have been assigned via the MUTE ALT switch The post EQ post fader post panpot pre aux send signals from all of the muted channe...

Страница 15: ...ationinstructionsstartonpage20 Ifyouwant everythinginyo face i e jacksonthesameplane asthecontrols getourRotoPodbracket see detailsonpage20 Instead of being included in this manual we have provided an...

Страница 16: ...oftheCR 1604 forexample Channels15and16 Thesetwo channelsbecomeyoursub mixlevelcontrols 3 PanChannel15HARDLEFTandChannel16 HARDRIGHT respectively sothatthe panningofChannels1 5willbereflectedin yourst...

Страница 17: ...NPUT ADDS 8dB ADDITIONAL GAIN 13 ALT 3 4 OUT Press AUX SOLO to solo sub mix ALT 3 4 OUT AUX RETURNS TO MASTER MIC or line inputs for submix 0 R L PAN SOLO MUTE ALT 3 4 OL 20 U 00 0 R L PAN SOLO MUTE A...

Страница 18: ...n power amp with plenty of dynamic headroom These two components are indispensable if you are to achieve the album quality product that many of our professional users achieve with their CR 1604 s one...

Страница 19: ...as you would normally If you re adjusting the level for a channel connected to a microphone have the performer s sing blow strike play at the level they re going to record or perform at 8 If you ve s...

Страница 20: ...lace the slotted plate but install it turned around 180 with the ribbon cables in the slot 6 Lower the pod back onto the slots 7 Reinstall two 8 screws on each side to secure the pod DO NOT press hard...

Страница 21: ...he right it s not the mixer Noise Turn all faders and AUX returns down If the noise goes away bring levels back up one at a time checking for noise at each step Unplug everything except the output whe...

Страница 22: ...put it at the head of the line and ship the unit back U P S RED Next Day Air This policy doesn t not apply to non warranty service SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 20Hz 40kHz 1dB Distortion less tha...

Страница 23: ...od rack rail places mixer flush with bottom rack space allows gap at top for cables 0 5 0 5 Remote Fader XLR 10 CR 1604 with pod to back pod to back FLUSH rack mount with XLR10 pod to back RECESS rack...

Страница 24: ...NSE PAN SOLO SW AUX AMP LEFT SOLO RIGHT LEFT MAIN ALT 3 4 LEFT RIGHT MAIN ALT 3 4 RIGHT AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 5 AUX 4 6 AUX 1 MON 1 1 2 3 5 4 6 5 6 SHIFT OFF TO 20dB GAIN AUX SENDS AUX 1 AUX 1 MONITOR AUX...

Страница 25: ...LANCED MAIN LEFT OUTPUT 28dBu MAX BALANCED 22dBu MAX UNBALANCED BALANCED MAIN RIGHT OUTPUT OUTPUT MAIN MONO BALANCED STEREO HEADPHONES OUTPUT PHONES AND SOLO LEVEL L R TIP RING NOTES 1 SWITCHES SHOWN...

Страница 26: ...way and the individual channels are still sent to the effect the same way The only differ ence is how you are controlling the return level of the effect Using this configuration you must remem ber one...

Страница 27: ...Q What modifications can be done to the mixer Auxiliaries Option 1 Pre EQ Pre Fader Pre Mute ALT Option 2 Post EQ Pre Fader Pre Mute ALT Option 3 PostEQ PostFader PreMute ALT STOCK PostEQ PostFader Po...

Страница 28: ...4 to feed the amp and speakers for monitoring purposes by muting ALT 3 4 the multitrack returns When it is time to mix simply con nect the Main 1 2 Outputs to the amp for monitoring the mix 2 When usi...

Страница 29: ...dify Sends 2 3 4 or any combination thereof Note Converting AUX 3 will also con vert AUX 5 converting AUX 4 will also convert AUX 6 See pg 31 3 CONVERT AUX SENDS TO IGNORE MUTE ALT STATUS Post EQ Post...

Страница 30: ...ected AUX Sends c 7 Add jumper wires shown as grey lines d in illustration for those AUX Sends with cut traces Don t smash the wires down tight onto the circuit board Let them arch above if possible 8...

Страница 31: ...se AUX Sends with cut traces Don t smash the wires down tight onto the circuit board Let them arch above if possible Modification 1 2 Modification 3 4 POD MAINCHASSIS MAINCHASSIS a b b POD POD Note Tr...

Страница 32: ...Let it arch above if possible POD MAINCHASSIS MAINCHASSIS a b b POD POD Note Traces on different channels may vary slightly from the drawing Engineering sez channel strips are like snowflakes 8 Add 20...

Страница 33: ...arch above 4 Add a 22 microfarad 25 volt electrolytic capacitor as shown f polarity doesn t matter You will need to solder a wire onto one or both ends 5 Follow steps 9 to 11 at the bottom of page 31...

Страница 34: ...tic capacitor as shown f polarity doesn t matter You ll need to solder a wire onto one or both ends 5 Follow steps 9 to 11 at the bottom of page 31 POD MAINCHASSIS MAINCHASSIS a b b POD POD Modificati...

Страница 35: ...11 at the bottom of page 31 POD MAINCHASSIS MAINCHASSIS a b b POD POD Modification 6 Main PCB solder side Any internal modification of the CR 1604 must be performed by a competent electronic technicia...

Страница 36: ...Main Outputs ThemixershallbeaMackieDesignsCR 1604 What the heck You might run into an inquisitive musical architect or engineer some day 1 The mixing console shall have a 2 part main frame which accom...

Страница 37: ...2 3 4 5 6 U U U 15 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 5 6 SHIFT 15 15 0 HI 0 MID 0 LO EQ 0 R L PAN SOLO MUTE ALT 3 4 OL 20 U 00 MON AUX U 1 2 3 4 5 6 U U U 15 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 5 6 SHIFT 15 15 0 HI 0 MID 0 LO E...

Страница 38: ...38 This is the back of a master track sheet which came in the Mackie CR 1604 Manual If you find this sheet in a copy machine please return it to the engineer owner of the console...

Страница 39: ...I T Y 4 40dB 3 U 10 SENSITIV I T Y 4 40dB 2 U 10 SENSITIV I T Y CR 1604 OUTPUT INPUTS TRIM LEVELS Session_______________ Date___ ___ ___ 4 8 3 7 2 6 1 5 4 3 2 1 LEFT 2 1 LEFT RIGHT RIGHT 6 5 4 MONITOR...

Страница 40: ...40 This is the back of a master track sheet which came in the Mackie CR 1604 Manual If you find this sheet in a copy machine please return it to the engineer owner of the console...

Страница 41: ...41 SEMIOFFICIALLASTPAGE...

Страница 42: ...Adobe Illustrator 5 5 technical drawings by Bobby Hougham Bruce Yunker Ron Koliha Sara Drake and Gene Endicott Additional help from P D the Mackie Corporate Chihuahua who shredded several drawings at...

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