1402-VLZ PRO
14-CHANNEL
MIC/LINE MIXER
OWNER'S MANUAL
L
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
LINE IN 78
RR
R
R
LINE IN 910
LINE IN 1112
LINE IN 1314
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 3
LINE IN 4
L
R
1
2
1
2
RIGHT
AUX SEND
STEREO AUX RETURN
MAIN OUT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 5
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 6
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
MIC
1
MIC
2
MIC
3
MIC
4
LEFT/MONO
BAL/UNBAL
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
ALL BAL/UNBAL
MIC
5
MIC
6
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
AUX
1
2
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
78910
1112
1314
MUTE
4
MUTE
3
MUTE
2
MUTE
1
MUTE
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
5
MUTE
6
MUTE
LEVEL
+4
-10
-10
-10
-10
LEVEL
+4
LEVEL
+4
LEVEL
+4
TRIM
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
30
20
O
O
40
50
60
30
20
O
O
40
50
60
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
TAPE
INPUT
TAPE
OUTPUT
L
R
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
60
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
0
0
60
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
0
U
U
U
U
U
U
60
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
dB
10
5
5
U
10
dB
10
5
5
U
10
U
O
O
+10
U
U
O
O
+20
O
O
+20
PHONES
28
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
LEVEL
SET
LEFT
RIGHT
MAIN MIX
SOLO
MODE
LEVEL SET (PFL)
NORMAL (AFL)
C-R/SOURCE
POWER
PHANTOM
RUDE
SOLO
LIGHT
AUX 1
SELECT
EFX TO
MONITOR
AUX 1 MASTER
AUX
RETURN
1
2
PRE
POST
MAIN MIX
CTL ROOM
/SUBMIX
NORMALLED
0dB=0dBu
ALT 34
TAPE
ASSIGN
TO MAIN MIX
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
1402-VLZ PRO
14-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER
WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
)
DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO
THE "SECOND CLICK"
MONO PLUG
TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE
RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS
STEREO
PLUG
FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP
(TIP= SEND, RING = RETURN)
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -- NE PAS OUVRIR
R
L
CONTROL
ROOM
MIC
+4
BAL/UNBAL
MAIN
OUTPUT
LEVEL
4
5
6
3
R/4
L/3
21
CHANNEL INSERT
BAL /UNBAL
ALT
OUTPUT
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
MAIN
LEFT
MAIN
RIGHT
POWER
ON
PHANTOM
ON
120 VAC 50/60 Hz 25W
500mA/250V SLO-BLO
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME
TYPE FUSE AND RATING
CAUTION:
BALANCED
BALANCED
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC · WOODINVILLE · WA · USA · MADE IN USA · FABRIQUE AU USA · COPYRIGHT ©1998 ·
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE · PATENT PENDING
XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC.
1402-VLZPRO
14-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER
WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operation
instructions should be read before this Mackie product is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating
instructions should be kept for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on this Mackie product and
in these operating instructions should be followed.
4. Follow Instructions -- All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture -- This Mackie product should not be
used near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, swamp or salivating St. Bernard dog, etc.
6. Heat -- This Mackie product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, or other devices which
produce heat.
7. Power Sources -- This Mackie product should be
connected to a power supply only of the type described in
these operation instructions or as marked on this Mackie
product.
8. Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit this Mackie product.
9. Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
inside of this Mackie product.
10. Damage Requiring Service -- This Mackie product
should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into
this Mackie product; or
C. This Mackie product has been exposed to rain;
or
D. This Mackie product does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. This Mackie product has been dropped, or its
chassis damaged.
11. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service this
Mackie product beyond those means described in this
operating manual. All other servicing should be referred to the
Mackie Service Department.
12. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug
with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the
blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche
polariseé avec un prolongateur, un prise de courant ou une
autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées
à fond sans laisser aucune pariie à découvert.
13. Grounding or Polarization -- Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of this
Mackie product is not defeated.
14. 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 règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.
15. To prevent hazard or damage, ensure that only
microphone cables and microphones designed to IEC 268-15A
are connected.
WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Errata
Please update the SPECIFICATIONS section of your owner's manual with the following:
· All three models in the VLZ PRO Series produce less than 0.0007% THD
(Total Harmonic Distortion, 20Hz-20kHz).
· The 1604-VLZ PRO joins the other two models in providing better than 90 dB CMR
(Common Mode Rejection, Mic In to Insert Send Out, maximum gain at 1kHz).
VLZ PRO SERIES
Mackie Designs Inc. · 16220 Wood-Red Road N.E.
Woodinville · WA · 98072 · 800/258-6883 · www.mackie.com
Outside the U.S. call 425/487-4333 · FAX 425/487-4337
© 1999 Mackie Designs Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in the USA.
Part No. 820-034-02 Rev. A 4/99
Since this manual was produced, we
have improved the performance of
the VLZ PRO SERIES mixers.
3
We realize that you must be dying to try out
your new Mackie 1402-VLZ PRO. Or you might be
one of those people that never read manuals.
Either way, 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.
READTHISPAGE!!!
LEVEL-SETTING PROCEDURE
Message to seasoned pros:
do not set lev-
els using the old "Turn the trim up until the
clip light comes on, then back off a hair"
trick. When a Mackie Designs mixer clip
light comes on, you really are about to clip.
We worked and slaved to come up with a
better system, one that provides low noise
and high headroom.
Adjusting input levels (Channels 16
only)
On the first six channels, 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
CTL ROOM/SUBMIX fader about one
quarter of the way up.
The following steps must be performed
one channel at a time:
1. Turn the
TRIM, AUX SEND and FADER
controls fully down.
2. Set the
EQ knobs at the center detent.
3. Connect the signal source to the input.
4. Engage (push in) the
SOLO switch.
5. Engage the
AFL/PFL switch in the
master section. A green
LEVEL SET
light will congratulate you.
6. Play something into the selected input.
This could be an instrument, a singing
or speaking voice, or a line input such as
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.
7. Adjust the channel's
TRIM control so
that the display on the LED meters
stays around "0" and never goes higher
than "+7."
8. If you'd like to apply some EQ, do so now
and return to step 7.
9. Disengage that channel's
SOLO switch.
10. Repeat for each of Channels 16.
Other Nuggets of Wisdom
For optimum sonic performance, the chan-
nel and
MAIN MIX FADERS should be set near
the "
U" (unity gain) markings.
Always turn the
MAIN MIX and CTL
ROOM/SUBMIX faders down before making
connections to and from your 1402-VLZ PRO.
If you shut down your equipment, turn off
your amplifier(s) first. When powering up,
turn on your amplifier(s) last.
Save the shipping box! You may need it
someday, and you don't want to have to pay for
another one.
INSTANT MIXING
Here's how to get going
right away, assuming you
own a microphone and a
keyboard:
1. Plug your microphone into Channel 1's
MIC IN.
2. Turn on the 1402-VLZ PRO.
3. Perform the Level Setting Procedure
.
4. Connect cords from the
MAIN OUTPUTS
(XLR, 1/4" or RCA, your choice) to your
amplifier.
5. Hook up speakers to the amp and turn it on.
6. Turn up the 1402-VLZ PRO's Channel 1
FADER to the "U" marking and the MAIN
MIX fader one quarter of the way up.
7. Sing like a canary!
8. Plug your keyboard into stereo channel 78.
9. Slide that channel's
FADER to the "U"
marking.
10. Play like a madman and sing like a
canary! It's your first mix!
Part No. 820-033-01 Rev. A 01/99
©1999 Mackie Designs Inc., All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Please write your serial number here for
future reference (i.e. insurance claims,
tech support, return authorization, etc.):
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
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L
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
LINE IN 78
RR
R
R
LINE IN 910
LINE IN 1112
LINE IN 1314
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 3
LINE IN 4
L
R
1
2
1
2
RIGHT
AUX SEND
STEREO AUX RETURN
MAIN OUT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 5
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 6
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
MIC
1
MIC
2
MIC
3
MIC
4
LEFT/MONO
BAL/UNBAL
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
ALL BAL/UNBAL
MIC
5
MIC
6
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+12
-12
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
EQ
AUX
1
2
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
1
MON/
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
AUX
2
EFX
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
PAN
LR
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
78910
1112
1314
MUTE
4
MUTE
3
MUTE
2
MUTE
1
MUTE
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
5
MUTE
6
MUTE
LEVEL
+4
-10
-10
-10
-10
LEVEL
+4
LEVEL
+4
LEVEL
+4
TRIM
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
30
20
O
O
40
50
60
30
20
O
O
40
50
60
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
ALT 3
4
ALT 3
4
TAPE
INPUT
TAPE
OUTPUT
L
R
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
MIC
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
-10dBV
060
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
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+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
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+15
U
O
O
+15
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O
+15
U
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+15
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+15
U
O
O
+15
dB
10
5
5
U
10
dB
10
5
5
U
10
U
O
O
+10
U
U
O
O
+20
O
O
+20
PHONES
28
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
LEVEL
SET
LEFT
RIGHT
MAIN MIX
SOLO
MODE
LEVEL SET (PFL)
NORMAL (AFL)
C-R/SOURCE
POWER
PHANTOM
RUDE
SOLO
LIGHT
AUX 1
SELECT
EFX TO
MONITOR
AUX 1 MASTER
AUX
RETURN
1
2
PRE
POST
MAIN MIX
CTL ROOM
/SUBMIX
NORMALLED
0dB=0dBu
ALT 34
TAPE
ASSIGN
TO MAIN MIX
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
XDR
MIC PRE
1402-VLZ PRO
14-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER
WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
U
U
U
U
U
U
PATCHBAY
CHANNEL STRIPS
OUTPUT SECTION
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Designs
professional compact mixer. The 1402-VLZ PRO
is equipped with our new precision-engineered
XDRTM Extended Dynamic Range premium
studio-grade mic preamp featuring:
· Full gain range from 0 to 60dB
· +22 dBu line signal handling capability
· 130 dB dynamic range
· Distortion less than 0.005%, 20Hz to 20kHz
· Bullet-proof RF rejection using DC pulse
transformer circuitry
· Made in Woodinville, Washington, USA
Now that you have your 1402-VLZ PRO, find
out how to get the most from it. That's where
this manual comes in.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Since many of you folks will want to hook up
your 1402-VLZ PRO immediately, the first pages
you will encounter after the table of contents
are the everpopular hookup diagrams. These
show typical mixer setups for Record/Mixdown,
Video, Disc Jockey and Stereo PA. After this
section is a detailed tour of the entire mixer.
Every feature of the 1402-VLZ PRO is described
"geographically;" in other words, in order of where
it is physically placed on the mixer's top or rear
panel. These descriptions are divided into the first
three manual chapters, just as your mixer is
organized into three distinct zones:
1. PATCHBAY: Along the top and back.
2. CHANNEL STRIP: The ten channel strips
on the left.
3. OUTPUT SECTION: The section on the right.
Throughout these chapters you'll find illus-
trations, with each feature numbered. If you're
curious about a feature, simply locate it on the
appropriate illustration, notice the number at-
tached to it, and find that number in the
nearby paragraphs.
You'll also find cross-references to these
numbered features within a paragraph. For
instance, if you see "
To wire your own
cables:
," simply find that number in the
manual and you've found your answer.
Finally, you'll notice feature numbers like
this:
. These numbers direct you to relevant
information.
This icon marks informa-
tion that is critically
important or unique to the
1402-VLZ PRO. For your
own good, read them and
remember them. They will be on the final test.
And the final test score will go down on your
Permanent Record.
This icon will lead you
to in-depth explanations of
features and practical tips.
While not mandatory, they
usually have some valuable
nuggets of information.
THE GLOSSARY: A HAVEN OF
NON-TECHINESS FOR THE NEOPHYTE
Appendix
is a fairly comprehensive
dictionary of pro-audio terms. If terms like "clip-
ping," "noise floor," or "unbalanced" leave you
blank, flip to this glossary for a quick explanation.
A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTORS SECTION
Appendix
is a section on connectors:
XLR connectors, balanced connectors, unbal-
anced connectors and special hybrid
connectors.
ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED
Appendix
discusses some of the down 'n'
dirty practical realities of microphones, fixed
installations, grounding, and balanced versus
unbalanced lines. It's a goldmine for the neo-
phyte and even the seasoned pro might learn a
thing or two.
INTRODUCTION