1642-VLZ PRO
16-CHANNEL
MIC/LINE MIXER
OWNER'S MANUAL
1
MUTE
23
MUTE
MUTE
4
MUTE
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
1
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
2
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
3
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
4
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
5
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
6
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
7
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
8
BAL
UN-
BAL
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN 9
LINE IN 10
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
9-10
L
R
13
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
MONO
MONO
MONO
14
RIGHT
BAL /
UNBAL
BAL /
UNBAL
15
LEFT
MONO
16
RIGHT
TAPE
IN
TAPE
OUT
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN 11
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN 12
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
11-12
L
R
PHONES
A
B
LAMP
12V
0.5A
1642-VLZ PRO
16-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER
WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
U
O
O
+20
O
O
+20
U
O
O
+15
O
O
+15
STEREO AUX RETURN
EFFECTS TO MONITORS
TO AUX
SEND 2
TO AUX
SEND 1
1
2
1
2
3
4
C-R / PHNS
ONLY
RETURNS
SOLO
MAIN MIX
TO SUBS
ASSIGN OPTIONS
1
2
3
4
U
O
O
+20
U
O
O
+20
U
O
O
+10
U
O
O
+10
AUX SEND
1
2
PWR
PHAN
SOLO
SOLO
1
2
2
3
TRIM
15
16
U
O
O
+15
U
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
PRE
U
+20
-20
1
TRIM
13
14
O
O
U
+15
AUX
U
+20
-20
2
3
4
1
4
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
PRE
U
+15
-15
EQ
12k
HI
12k
HI
O
O
+15
O
PAN
PAN
HI
MID
3K
LOW
MID
800Hz
80Hz
LOW
LOW
MID
800Hz
80Hz
LOW
LR
U
+15
-15
LR
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
LOW
MID
800Hz
U
+15
-15
LOW
MID
800Hz
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
HI
MID
3K
SUBS 1
2
SUBS 3
4
MAIN MIX
CR SOURCE
TAPE
O
O
MAX
SOLO
RUDE SOLO LIGHT
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
LEVEL
SET
MODE
(AFL)
LEVEL SET
NORMAL
(PFL)
RIGHT
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
TRACK
8
EFX
A
EFX
B
MAIN
MIX
CONTROL ROOM
MAX
O
O
MAX
O
O
PHONES
U
0 dB=0 dBu
LEFT RIGHT
O
O
+20
TAPE IN
TAPE TO
MAIN MIX
28
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
U
U
5
MUTE
6
MUTE
7
MUTE
8
MUTE
9-10
MUTE
11-12
MUTE
13-14
MUTE
15-16
MUTE
TRACK
7
TRACK
6
TRACK
5
TRACK
4
TRACK
3
TRACK
2
TRACK
1
REC
1
REC
2
U
TRIM
1
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
MID
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
2
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
MID
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
3
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
MID
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
4
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
MID
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
5
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
MID
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
6
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
MID
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
7
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
MID
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
8
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
MID
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
9
10
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
TRIM
11
12
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
L
R
MONO
(BAL/UNBAL)
120 VAC 50/60 Hz 40W
1A/250V SLO-BLO
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME
TYPE FUSE AND RATING
CAUTION:
AUX RETURN
(BAL/UNBAL)
DIRECT OUTS
(BAL/UNBAL)
SUB OUTS
(BAL/UNBAL)
C-R OUTS
(BAL/UNBAL)
MAIN INSERT
(TIP SEND
RING RETURN)
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA
PATENTS PENDING
COPYRIGHT ©1998 · THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF
MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "XDR", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
1
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4
3
2
1
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5
2
6
3
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234
8
L
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MAIN
(BAL/UNBAL)
AUX SENDS
(BAL/UNBAL)
MAIN OUTS
L
R
L
R
L
R
U
O
O
+6
LEVEL
1642-VLZ PRO
16-CHANNEL MIC /LINE MIXER
WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
MIC
+4
MAIN
OUTPUT
LEVEL
TIP OUT TO EFFECTS DEVICE
RING RETURN FROM EFFECTS
DIRECT OUT WITH SIGNAL
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
FOR USE AS AN EFFECTS LOOP
(TIP= SEND, RING = RETURN)
INSERT ALL THE WAY IN TO
THE "SECOND CLICK"
MONO PLUG
XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC.
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
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
STEREO
PLUG
DIRECT OUT WITH NO SIGNAL
INTERRUPTION TO MASTER
INSERT ONLY INTO THE
"FIRST CLICK"
MONO PLUG
POWER
ON
PHANTOM
ON
2
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.
Duration Per Day
Sound Level dBA,
Typical
In Hours
Slow Response
Example
8
90
Duo in small club
692
4
95
Subway Train
397
2
100
Very loud classical music
1.5
102
1
105
Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines
0.5
110
0.25 or less
115
Loudest parts at a rock concert
WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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 prévenir 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.
15. Grounding or Polarization -- Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization means of this Mackie product is not defeated.
16. Power Precautions -- Unplug this Mackie product during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time. Note that this Mackie product is not
completely disconnected from the AC mains service when the power switch is
in the OFF position.
17. 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.
18. 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 dangerous exposure to
high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equip-
ment capable of producing high sound pressure 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
a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here.
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. Cleaning -- Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Ventilation -- This Mackie product should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the Component should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block any ventilation openings, or placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through ventilation openings.
8. Heat -- This Mackie product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, or other devices which produce heat.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall on, and liquids are not spilled into, this Mackie product.
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Part No. 0006983-90 Rev. A1 06/03
©2003 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved.
We realize that you must have a powerful
hankerin' to try out your new 1642-VLZ PRO.
Or you might be one of those people who
never reads 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.
Other Nuggets of Wisdom
For optimum sonic performance, the channel
faders and the
MAIN MIX fader should be set
near the "
U" (unity gain) markings.
Always turn down the
MAIN MIX fader and
CONTROL ROOM and PHONES knobs before
making connections to your 1642-VLZ PRO.
If you shut down your equipment, turn off
your amplifiers first. When powering up, turn
on your amplifiers 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 input.
2. Turn on the 1642-VLZ PRO.
3. Perform the Level-Setting Procedure
.
4. Connect cords from the
MAIN OUT jacks
to your amplifier.
5. Hook up speakers to the amp and turn it on.
6. Set channel 1's fader to the "
U" mark.
7. Engage (push in) Channel 1's
L/R switch.
8. Set the
MAIN MIX fader one-quarter of
the way up.
9. Sing like a canary!
10. Plug your keyboard into channels 3 and 4.
11. Turn channel 3's
PAN knob fully left and
channel 4's
PAN knob fully right.
12. Set those faders to the "
U" mark.
13. Perform the Level-Setting Procedure
.
14. Engage the
L/R switch on these channels.
15. Play like a madman and sing like a canary!
It's your first mix!
READ THIS PAGE!!!
Please write your serial number here for
future reference (i.e., insurance claims,
tech support, return authorization, etc.):
LEVEL-SETTING PROCEDURE
Message to seasoned pros:
do NOT set levels
using the old "Turn the trim up until the clip
lightcomeson,thenbackoffahair"trick. When a
Mackie Designs mixer clip light comes on, you
really are about to clip.
This procedure really works -- it assures
low noise and high headroom. Please read on.
It's not even necessary to hear what you're do-
ing to set optimal levels. But if you'd like to: Plug
headphones into the
PHONES output jack,
then set the
PHONES knob about one-quar-
ter of the way up.
The following steps must be performed
one
channel at a time:
1. Turn the
TRIM, AUX send and fader
controlsfullydown.
2. Be sure the
12, 34 and L/R channel
assignmentswitchesarealldisengaged.
3. Setthe
EQknobsatthecenterdetents.
4. Connectthesignalsourcetothe
MICor
LINEchannelinput.
5. Engage(pushin)thechannel's
SOLO
switch.
6. Pushinthe
MODEswitchintheoutput
section (
LEVEL SET (PFL) mode) -- the
LEVEL SET LED will light.
7. Playsomethingintotheselectedinput,at
real-worldlevels.
8. Adjust the
TRIM control so that the
display on the meter stays around "0."
(Onlytheleftmeterisactiveinthe
Level-SettingProcedure.)
9. If you'd like to apply some
EQ, do so
nowand returntothepreviousstep.
10. Disengagethatchannel's
SOLOswitch.
11. Repeat for each channel.
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
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MUTE
MUTE
4
MUTE
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
1
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
2
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
3
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
4
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
5
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
6
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
7
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN
INSERT
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
8
BAL
UN-
BAL
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN 9
LINE IN 10
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
9-10
L
R
13
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
MONO
14
RIGHT
BAL /
UNBAL
BAL /
UNBAL
15
LEFT
MONO
16
RIGHT
TAPE
IN
TAPE
OUT
BAL
UN-
BAL
LINE IN 11
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN 12
XDR
MIC PRE
MIC
11-12
L
R
PHONES
A
B
LAMP
12V
0.5A
1642-VLZ PRO
16-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER
WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
U
O
O
+20
O
O
+20
U
O
O
+15
O
O
+15
STEREO AUX RETURN
EFFECTS TO MONITORS
TO AUX
SEND 2
TO AUX
SEND 1
1
2
1
2
3
4
C-R / PHNS
ONLY
RETURNS
SOLO
MAIN MIX
TO SUBS
ASSIGN OPTIONS
1
2
3
4
U
O
O
+20
U
O
O
+20
U
O
O
+10
U
O
O
+10
AUX SEND
1
2
PWR
PHAN
SOLO
SOLO
1
2
2
3
TRIM
15
16
U
O
O
+15
U
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
PRE
U
+20
-20
1
TRIM
13
14
O
O
U
+15
AUX
U
+20
-20
2
3
4
1
4
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
U
O
O
+15
PRE
U
+15
-15
EQ
12k
HI
12k
HI
O
O
+15
O
PAN
PAN
HI
MID
3K
LOW
MID
800Hz
80Hz
LOW
LOW
MID
800Hz
80Hz
LOW
LR
U
+15
-15
LR
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
U
+15
-15
LOW
MID
800Hz
U
+15
-15
LOW
MID
800Hz
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
+15
-15
HI
MID
3K
SUBS 1
2
SUBS 3
4
MAIN MIX
SOURCE
TAPE
O
O
MAX
SOLO
RUDE SOLO LIGHT
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
LEVEL
SET
MODE
(AFL)
LEVEL SET
NORMAL
(PFL)
RIGHT
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
TRACK
8
EFX
A
EFX
B
MAIN
MIX
CONTROL ROOM
MAX
O
O
MAX
O
O
PHONES
U
0 dB=0 dBu
LEFT RIGHT
O
O
+20
TAPE IN
TAPE TO
MAIN MIX
28
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
U
U
5
MUTE
6
MUTE
7
MUTE
8
MUTE
9-10
MUTE
11-12
MUTE
13-14
MUTE
15-16
MUTE
TRACK
7
TRACK
6
TRACK
5
TRACK
4
TRACK
3
TRACK
2
TRACK
1
U
TRIM
1
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
2
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
3
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
4
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
5
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
6
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
7
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
8
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
FREQ
800
2k
200
8k
100
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
9
10
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
TRIM
11
12
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
+15dB -45dB
U
U
O
O
+15
O
O
U
+15
U
O
O
+15
AUX
1
PRE
U
+15
-15
HI
MID
3K
PAN
LR
U
+15
-15
80Hz
LOW
0
60
2
3
U
+15
-15
EQ
U
O
O
+15
4
12k
HI
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
MI
C GAIN
-10dBV
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
dB
30
20
10
O
O
40
50
5
5
U
60
10
SOLO
1-2
3-4
L/R
OL
-20
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Designs
professional compact mixer. The 1642-VLZ PRO
is equipped with our new precision-engineered
XDRTM Extended Dynamic Range premium mic
preamps featuring:
· Full gain range from 0 to 60dB
· +22 dBu line signal handling capability
· 130 dB dynamic range
· Distortion less than 0.0007%, 20Hz to 20kHz
· Bullet-proof RF rejection using DC pulse
transformer circuitry
Now that you have your 1642-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 1642-VLZ PRO immediately, the first pages
you will encounter after the table of contents are
the ever popular hookup diagrams. These show
typical mixer setups for Record/Mixdown, Video,
Stereo PA and a fixed installation. After this sec-
tion is a detailed tour of the entire mixer.
Every feature of the 1642-VLZ PRO will be
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: The zillion jacks along on the
top edge and the rear panel
2. CHANNEL STRIP: The channel strips on
the left.
3. OUTPUT SECTION: The output section on
the right.
Whenever a specific 1642-VLZ PRO compo-
nent is mentioned, it'll be in all capital letters
sans-serif type. That can help you find refer-
ences to specific controls much faster, without
slowing you down as you read normally. For ex-
ample: The quick brown fader jumped over the
RUDE SOLO LIGHT.
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, note the number at-
tached to it, and find that number in the nearby
paragraphs or refer to the table of contents.
You'll also find cross-references to these num-
bered 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. (These are not page numbers.)
You'll also notice feature numbers just float-
ing in space, like this
. These numbers
direct you to relevant information.
This icon marks information
that is critically important or
unique to the 1642-VLZ PRO.
For your own good, read them
and remember them. They will
be on the final test.
This icon will lead you to in-
depth explanations of features
and practical tips. While not
mandatory, they'll have some
valuable information.
A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTORS SECTION
The Appendix gives details about connectors:
XLR connectors, balanced connectors, unbal-
anced connectors and special hybrid
connectors.
RACK MOUNTING
Optional rack ears are available which allow
the 1642-VLZ PRO to be fitted in a standard 19"
rack. This will take up a height of 12 rack
spaces (including enough room to make the
connections). Contact your Mackie dealer for
more details.
INTRODUCTION
PATCHBAY
CHANNEL STRIPS
OUTPUT
SECTION
5
CONTENTS
OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION ..................... 22
MAIN MIX FADER .................................. 22
VLZ MIX ARCHITECTURE ........................ 22
SUB FADERS .......................................... 22
ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX ........................... 22
TAPE IN (LEVEL) ..................................... 23
TAPE TO MAIN MIX ............................... 23
CR SOURCE ........................................... 23
CONTROL ROOM AND PHONES CONTROLS . 23
MODE (NORMAL (AFL)/LEVEL SET (PFL)).. 24
LEVEL SET LED ....................................... 24
SOLO (LEVEL) ........................................ 24
RUDE SOLO LIGHT ................................. 24
METERS ................................................. 25
AUX DISCUSSION .................................. 25
AUX SEND (MASTER) ............................. 25
AUX SENDS SOLO .................................. 26
AUX RETURNS (LEVEL) ........................... 26
EFFECTS TO MONITORS .......................... 26
MAIN MIX TO SUBS (AUX RET 3) ........... 26
1-2/3-4 (AUX RET 3) ............................ 26
C-R/PHNS ONLY (AUX RET 4) ................ 27
RETURNS SOLO ..................................... 27
1642-VLZ PRO BLOCK DIAGRAM .......................... 28
GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM ................................. 29
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 30
SERVICE INFO....................................................... 31
APPENDIX A: CONNECTIONS ................................. 32
TRACK SHEET ....................................................... 36
COLOPHON .......................................................... 38
1642-VLZ PRO LIMITED WARRANTY ..................... 39
LEVEL-SETTING PROCEDURE ............................ 3
INSTANT MIXING ............................................ 3
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ....................................... 6
PATCHBAY DESCRIPTION ............................... 10
E-Z INTERFACING .................................. 10
MIC/LINE INPUT FLEXIBILITY ................. 10
MIC INPUTS .......................................... 10
PHANTOM POWER DISCUSSION ............. 10
LINE INPUTS .......................................... 11
TRIM ..................................................... 11
INSERT .................................................. 11
DIRECT OUT ........................................... 12
RECORDING .......................................... 12
AUX SEND OUTPUTS .............................. 12
EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL? ............. 13
AUX RETURN INPUTS ............................. 13
SUB OUTS ............................................. 13
C-R OUTS (CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS) .. 14
PHONES OUTPUT ................................... 14
TAPE OUTPUT ........................................ 14
TAPE INPUT ........................................... 14
MAIN INSERT ........................................ 14
MAIN OUTS ........................................... 14
MONO OUTPUT ..................................... 15
MONO LEVEL ......................................... 15
POWER CONNECTION ............................ 15
FUSE ..................................................... 15
POWER SWITCH .................................... 15
POWER LED ........................................... 16
PHANTOM SWITCH ................................ 16
PHANTOM LED ...................................... 16
BNC LAMP SOCKET ................................ 16
CHANNEL STRIP DESCRIPTION ....................... 17
"U" LIKE UNITY GAIN ............................ 17
FADER ................................................... 17
ASSIGN (1-2, 3-4, L/R) ......................... 17
SOLO .................................................... 18
20 (SOLO) LED ..................................... 18
OL (MUTE) LED ...................................... 18
MUTE .................................................... 19
PAN ...................................................... 19
3-BAND MID-SWEEP EQ ......................... 19
4-BAND FIXED FREQUENCY EQ ............... 20
LOW CUT............................................... 20
AUX 1, 2, 3, 4 ....................................... 21
PRE ....................................................... 21