Mackie 1202-VLZ4 Owners Manual - Page 10
Stereo Returns, 8. Aux Send 1&2, 9. Tape In, 10. Tape Out - review
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1202VLZ4 7 8 9 10 11 12 7. Stereo Returns This is where to connect the outputs of parallel effects devices (or extra audio sources). These balanced inputs are similar to the stereo line in [2] inputs (without EQ, aux sends, pan, mute, and solo). The circuits will handle stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced signals, either instrument level, -10 dBV or +4 dBu. They can be used with just about any pro or semipro effects device on the market. The signals coming into these inputs can be adjusted using the stereo return [40] knobs before passing onto the main mix bus, see page 19. One device: if you have just one parallel effects device (two cords), use stereo return 1 and leave stereo return 2 unplugged. that way, the unused stereo return 2 level control can be used to feed stereo return 1 to your stage monitors, via the return to aux 1 [41] switch. Mono device: if you have an effects device with a mono output (one cord), plug that into stereo return 1, l/mono, and leave stereo return 1, right, unplugged. This way the signal will be sent to both sides, magically appearing in the center as a mono signal. This won't work with stereo return 2 - you'll need a Y-cord. 8. Aux Send 1&2 The aux send [31] knobs tap a portion of each channel's signal to provide an output here to feed external parallel effects processors or stage monitoring. See the aux send details on page 15. These 1⁄4" jacks are balanced outputs capable of delivering 22 dBu into a 600 ohm balanced or unbalanced load. Use these jacks for convenient tape playback of your mixes. You'll be able to review a mix and then rewind and try another pass without repatching or disturbing the mixer levels. You can also use these jacks with a portable CD player to feed m usic to a PA system between sets. WARNING: Engaging both the tape and assign to main mix b uttons in the control room source [33] matrix can create a feedback path between tape input and tape output. Make sure your tape deck is not in record, record-pause, or input monitor mode, when you engage these switches, or make sure the control room / submix [34] level knob is fully counterclockwise (off). 10. Tape Out These unbalanced RCA connections tap the main mix output to make simultaneous recording and PA work more convenient. Connect these to your recorder's inputs. (See also main mix [32] on page 16.) Mono out: If you want to feed a mono signal to your tape deck or other device, simply use an RCA Y-cord to combine these outputs. Do not attempt this with any other outputs on the 1202VLZ4. 11. 1/4" Main Outs The 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals. Connect these to the next device in the signal chain like an external processor (compressor/limiter), or directly to the inputs of the main amplifier. These are the same signal that appears at the XLR main outputs [13], but 6 dB lower when the XLR is used balanced. 9. Tape In These RCA jacks are designed to work with semipro as well as pro recorders. To compensate for typically low levels, signals coming in here will be automatically boosted by 6 dB. Connect your tape recorder's outputs here, using standard hi-fi (RCA) cables. To connect balanced lines to these inputs, use a 1⁄4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug, wired as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Ring = Negative (- or cold) Sleeve = Shield or ground To connect unbalanced lines to these inputs, use a 1⁄4" mono (TS) phone plug, wired as follows: Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Sleeve = Shield or ground 10 1202VLZ4