Mackie 1202-VLZ4 Owners Manual
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- Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 1
1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL 100-120V: 500mA/250 V SLO-BLO 220-240V: 250mA/250 V SLO-BLO POWER ON PHANTOM ON MAIN RIGHT BALANCED MAIN LEFT BALANCED CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE. REMOVE POWER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 2
. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears to rain or moisture. 2 1202VLZ4 Correct disposal of this product - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 3
LEVEL SWITCH 11 15. CONTROL ROOM OUTS 11 16. ALT 3-4 OUTS 11 17. CHANNEL INSERT (CHANNELS 1-4 )......... 11 18. POWER CONNECTION 12 19. FUSE 12 20. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 12 21. POWER SWITCH 12 22. PHANTOM SWITCH 12 CHANNEL STRIP DESCRIPTION 13 "U" LIKE UNITY GAIN 13 23. LEVEL 13 24. PRE-FADER - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 4
Rack-mountable design using an optional rack ear kit • Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use Introduction The 12-channel 1202VLZ4 delivers the outstanding quality of our flagship Onyx preamps in a compact mixer your mixer? • Visit www.720trees.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals and - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 5
the safety instructions on page 2, then have a look through some of the features and details in this manual. Setup Use the mixer in a nice clean and dry environment, free from dryer lint and dust bunnies. Zero the controls 1. Fully turn down all the knobs to minimum, except for the channel EQ and - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 6
1202VLZ4 Hookup Diagrams Condenser microphones Direct Boxes Stereo Guitar Effects Electronic Drum Kit channels 5 and 6. An electronic drum kit is connected to channels 7 and 8, while a synth is connected to the line inputs of channels while a pair of MR8mk3 powered studio monitors are connected to - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 7
Monitors Direct Boxes Mono EQ Mono Power Amplifier Electronic Drum Kit DLM8 loudspeakers iPodTM Docking Station effects processor plugged into channels 5 and 6. An electronic drum kit is connected to channels 7 and 8, while a synth is connected to the line inputs of channels 9 and 10. An - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 8
Ins (Channels 1-4) This is a female XLR connector that accepts a balanced mic or line level input from almost any type of source. These Onyx mic DI box. 8 1202VLZ4 Phantom Power Most modern professional condenser mics are equipped for phantom power, which lets the mixer send low-current DC - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 9
situations, and it helps to conserve amplifier power. 5. Stereo Line Ins (Channels 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 And 11-12) These fully balanced inputs are designed for . Trouble is, adding low EQ also boosts stage rumble, mic handling clunks and breath pops. Applying low-cut removes all those problems, so - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 10
1202VLZ4 7 8 9 10 11 12 send [31] knobs tap a portion of each channel's signal to provide an output here to feed external review a mix and then rewind and try another pass without repatching or disturbing the mixer to work with semipro as well as pro recorders. To compensate for typically low levels - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 11
on. Then turn it up slowly. Why? "Engineers who fry their ears find themselves with short careers." 13. XLR Main Outs Use these to send the main mix out into the line-level balanced inputs of your amplifier or powered speakers. These low-impedance outputs are fully balanced and capable of driving - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 12
, but the circuits are still live. To remove AC power, either turn off the AC mains supply, or unplug the power cord from the mixer and the AC mains supply. As a general guide, you should turn the mixer on first, before the power amplifier or powered speakers, and turn it off last. This will reduce - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 13
or mono line-level sources. (Each of the stereo channel strips is actually two complete circuits. The controls are linked together to preserve stereo.) We'll start at the bottom and work our way up... "U" Like Unity Gain VLZ4 mixers have a "U" symbol on almost every level control. This "U" stands - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 14
channel panned hard left (or right) and reading 0 dB, it must dip down about 4 dB on the left (or right) when panned center. To do otherwise (the way Brand X compact mixers do) would make the sound appear much louder when panned center. 3-Band EQ The 1202VLZ4 - 2.5 kHz in the case of the mid EQ. 27 - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 15
Manual 29. Hi EQ This control gives you up +15 to 15 dB boost or cut above +10 12 Channel 5-12 aux knobs control the mono sum of the channel's stereo signals for each aux send. For instance, channel 5 (L) and 6 (R) mix together to feed that channel CUT INSERT EQ "Pre vs. Post" Signal Flow Diagram - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 16
channels and stereo returns [7] that are not muted or turned fully down will wind up in the main mix. Fully counterclockwise is off, the center detent is unity gain, and fully clockwise p rovides 12 something other than the main mix? With the 1202VLZ4, the engineer has several choices of what to - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 17
Manual channel signal is being tapped before the channel's level [23] knob (not really a fader in this case the phones [12] outputs. The channel is in solo, and to let you know that you're mixing on a 1202VLZ4. No other company is so concerned about your level of solo awareness. If you work on a mixer - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 18
risk of creating another standard, 1202VLZ4 mixers address the need of both crowds by calling things as they those controls as they feed the main mix, the aux send will continue to belt out that channel's signal. This is the preferred method for setting up stage monitor feeds. EQ settings will - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 19
manual). If that turns out to be too loud or too quiet, adjust the effects device's outputs, not the mixer. That way, the mixer device's outputs into one of the stereo channels, and mute/alt those channels. 41. Return To Aux 1 If you 1202VLZ4. You're probably ready for a cold one. Go ahead. The - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 20
1202VLZ4 Appendix A: Service Information If you think your 1202VLZ4 has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.720trees.com) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 21
Owner's Manual Balanced XLR Output Connector The male XLR connectors provide a balanced linelevel signal that represents the end of the mixer, where the fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. Connect these to the left and right line-level inputs of powered speakers or to the left and - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 22
one of the mixer's Channel Insert jacks. cases, the balanced ground (earth) will also be connected to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. If there are ground-loop problems the wiring of 1202VLZ4 jacks. A (to the first click) into a VLZ4 insert jack, the plug will not activate the - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 23
Owner's Manual NOTE: Do not overload or short-circuit the signal you are tapping from the mixer. That will affect the internal signal. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with no signal interruption to master. Insert only to first click. MONO PLUG Channel Insert jack Direct out with signal - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 24
Channel Insert return: All other inputs: Tape out: All other outputs: EQ High Shelving Mid Peaking Low Shelving Power slo blo, 5 x 20 mm 250 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm Dimensions (H x W x D) 10.7" x 11.9" x 3.0" (272 mm x (optional Rack Mount Kit) 24 1202VLZ4 11.9 in / 303 mm - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 25
SOLO AUX SEND 2 POST AUX SEND 1 POST AUX SEND 1 PRE ALT R ALT L MAIN R MAIN L Owner's Manual 25 PHANTOM POWER 2 1 MIC IN 3 LINE IN GAIN INSERT 75Hz HPF LO CUT LEVEL LO MID HI 80 2K5 12K MONO CHANNEL (1 OF 4) 3-BAND EQ LINE IN L 3-BAND EQ LO MID HI 80 2K5 12K PAN MAIN - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 26
1202VLZ4 26 SESSION: DATE: # Cups of Tea: 1202VLZ4 Track Sheet - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 27
Owner's Manual 1202VLZ4 Limited Warranty the Company at: www.720trees.com or by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (toll-free in the U.S. and the date of purchase. You will need it to obtain any warranty service. For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of - Mackie 1202-VLZ4 | Owners Manual - Page 28
16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.720trees.com
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1202VLZ4
OWNER’S MANUAL
12-Channel Compact Mixer
POWER ON
PHANTOM ON
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
REPLACE WITH CORRECT TYPE FUSE. REMOVE
POWER CORD BEFORE CHANGING VOLTAGE.
100VAC
120VAC
240VAC
MIC
+ 4
4
3
4 / R
3 / L
CHANNEL INSERT
BAL / UNBAL
R
L
CONTROL
ROOM
BAL / UNBAL
ALT
OUT
2
1
PRE-FADER / PRE EQ
TIP SEND / RING RETURN
100-120V: 500mA/250 V SLO-BLO
220-240V: 250mA/250 V SLO-BLO
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
MAIN
OUT LEVEL
MAIN
RIGHT
BALANCED
MAIN
LEFT
BALANCED
REVISION
SERIAL NUMBER
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.
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. AND THE ICES-003 FOR CANADA.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.