Mackie CR1604 Owner's Manual

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  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 -15 +15 EQ 0 CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER CLIP +8 +4 +2 0 -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 ALT PREVIEW MAIN OUTPUT MUTE SOLO TO MAIN LR PAN SOLO 1 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO 2 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO 3 MUTE ALT 3/4 LR PAN SOLO 4 MUTE
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 2
    , in case the unit needs to be returned for service. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the CR-1604 and in these operating instructions should be followed. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The CR-1604 should not be used near
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
    ON PG. 4 & FEATURES INPUT/OUTPUT "POD" INPUT OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION, PG. 11 POD CONNECTION TIPS & HOOK HOOKUP , PG. 15 UP DETAILED LEVEL-SETTING PROCEDURE, PG. 19 LEVEL SETTING STEPS POD ROTATION INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING PG. 20 THE POD SERVICE, BLOCK DIAGRAM, TECH AND SPECS PG. 21-26
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
    which will be used with that channel. VERY IMPORTANT All the knobs and buttons on the CR-1604's front panel can be broken down into sixteen identical input modules (channel strips) plus one Master Output section that's divided into Aux Return and General Output sections (see nifty diagram at right
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
    12 13 14 15 16 PHANTOM MAINS CR1604 16 CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER INPUT/OUTPUT "POD" LAMP 12 VAC AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U STEREO AUX RETURNS U C 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 00
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
    control positions a signal within the stereo sound field. Also a way to "assign" a channel to just left or right for sub-grouping to the mono or ALT-3/4 outputs. The Mackie CR-1604 incorporates constant- power pan pots which maintain constant acoustic power as you move the channel's sig- nal to left
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
    the HEADPHONE/ SOLO fader, not the master faders. WHAT CONSTANT POWER PAN POTS MEAN TO YOU When you sit between a pair of monitors and pan from side to side, the apparent loudness at your ears should stay the same no matter where the source is positioned. The CR-1604's constant power pan pots are so
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
    SENSI- Part 2 - THE MAIN OUTPUT SECTION TIVITY too high and compensate by pulling Now that you have become more familiar the faders down, the OL light will still flash with the CR-1604's channel strips, let's move our - even though you're seeing conservative guided tour on to the Master control
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
    MUTE son-type mini phones can also be used with an appropriate adaptor. This button mutes the main stereo and WARNING: mono outputs of the CR-1604. All other outputs are blissfully unaffected. When we say the headphone amp is 00 • A useful application for this control is to loud, we're
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
    the Master dealer for the gory details. MUTE Faders, you can use NOTE: When the CR-1604 has been "Roto- -8 it to preview your podded" (pod jack to the front) the BNC lamp -12 SOLO TO mix before fading up connector becomes inaccessable. -16 MAIN the main outputs. This concludes our guided
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
    CR-1604's Channels 1-6. The unit installs in minutes and forms an integral, structural part of the mixer (in pod-to-back or tabletop configuration, it doesn't take up any more rack space either). Plus, you can still use the line inputs on the CR-1604's Channel's 7-16! Such a deal. Ask your Mackie
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
    't hear anything. You can leave the CR-1604's remote possibility, always plug in ribbon mics MAINS power switch ON all the time since the before you turn the PHANTOM power switch mixer is conservatively designed so that heat on or off. buildup isn't a problem, even in 24-hour-a-day op- WARNING
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
    the way. See page 16 for a picture describing the plug and inserts. The CR-1604 is fused for your (and its own) protection. If you suspect a blown fuse, disconnect the 28 AUX RETURNS TO MASTER power cord, pull the fuse drawer just below the AC receptacle and replace the fuse with a 1-amp SLO BLO
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
    up to almost as much as the MixerMixer itself. A CLOSER LOOK The CR-1604's stereo PHONE jack. As you'll see from the Applications Guide, we recommend connecting your monitor power amp to this output in several cases. Its output is HOT. First turn the PHONES fader all the way off. Then rotate the
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
    manual. NOTE: If you somehow lost the Applications Guide in the frenzied heat of unpacking your CR-1604, your Mackie dealer should have some extras stashed someplace. Or call 1-800-898-3211 and we'll send you a replacement, pronto. EFFECTS AND PROCESSORS Most recording and PA setups use external
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
    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
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
    ADDS 8dB 100 ADDITIONAL GAIN SUBMIX HOOKUP EXAMPLE 2 sub-mix level set here SUB-MIX STEREO AUX RETURNS U C 1 1 1 00 +15 LR U C 2 2 2 00 +15 LR 3 U C 3 00 +15 U 3 LR C 4 MONO 4 00 +15 LEVEL 4 LR 16 BALANCE AUX SOLO 15 CHANNELS TO BE SUB-MIXED 0 0 0 0 0 MUTE these
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
    big recording studios. CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR CR-1604 • If you're going to use the CR-1604 in a horizontal position (the mixer, not YOU!), cover it when not in use to prevent dust for settling in the faders. • To clean grunge out of the channel faders, use "canned air" which is available at photo
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
    Set the channel's Fader to the detent Unity position. 4. Turn the channel's SENSITIVITY control fully counter clockwise (+4 UNITY). That's the small knob just above the channel line input on the CR-1604's input/output pod. 5. Press the SOLO TO MAIN button on the CR-1604's output section. (Optional
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
    You can also rotate the pod so that the inputs and outputs are on the same plane as the main CR-1604 controls. This requires our handy dandy RotoPod bracket. It comes with its own set of extended rack rails so that the mixer can be rack mounted in this configuration. Consult your dealer for exciting
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    checking for noise at each connection. Power Check the CR-1604 fuse (see page 12). REPAIR Service for the CR-1604 is only available from the Mackie Designs factory in scenic Woodinville, Washington. If there is a problem with your mixer: 1. Review the troubleshooting suggestions at left. 2. Call us
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
    b. A brief description of the CR-1604's problem 7. Write the RA number in BIG PRINT on the outside of the shipping carton. 8. Send us the mixer. We recommend U.P.S. Remember to insure the mixer. U.P.S. will help you with this. Ship your CR-1604 to: Mackie Designs, attn: Service 16220 Wood-Red Rd. NE
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
    .8" 12.7" CR-1604 DIMENSIONS (including XLR10 & MixerMixer add-ons, RotoPod bracket) 19.0" CR-1604 with pod to top 16.1" 0.7" 3.8" 5.9" pod to top, FLUSH rack mount, with XLR-10 5.9" 4.8" 4.5" 6.6" pod to top, RECESS rack mount, with XLR-10 6.6" 5.5" Note: RotoPod rack rail places mixer flush
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    CR-1604 BLOCK DIAGRAM CHANNELS 1-6 PHANTOM POWER GAIN TRIM: MIC GAIN +10dB to +50dB LINE GAIN - UNITY TO +40dB 1 2 3 4 5 6 MIC INPUT 2 3 1 2 (HOT) 3 1 LINE INPUT 10dB PAD POINT A DISCRETE MIC AMP CHANNEL ACCESS FIRST CLICK= DIRECT OUT (NO SIGNAL INTERUPTION) RING IN TIP OUT 3-BAND
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    MAX UNBALANCED L TIP STEREO HEADPHONES OUTPUT RING R OUTPUT METER +22 CLIP +8 +4 +2 METER READS 0 INPUT CHANNEL LEVEL WHEN -4 CHANNEL IS -8 SOLOED. -12 -16 -20 NOTES: 1. SWITCHES SHOWN IN "NORMAL" POSITION. CR-1604 BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. ©1995 Mackie Designs TECH STUFF MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT ALT
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    set up a monitor or auxiliary send master? 4. What modifications can be done to the mixer? 5. How do I perform the modifications to my mixer? 6. Can I use the Bal./Unbal. Main Outputs and Mono Output at the same time? 7. Can I split the Main Outputs with a Y-cord? 8. Can I use the XLR Mic Inputs for
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    plug all the way into the access jack on the mixer so the signal will not go to the main L/R outputs. Either of these 2 ways will allow you to control the overall level of the auxiliary or monitor sends by using the channel fader as your master. Treat it as if it were any signal but be
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    ON THE PHANTOM POWER unless you put use the Main 1/2 outputs to feed your multitrack and keep the effects returns connected to the Aux Returns to Master jacks. This way the multitrack will get effects. Use Main 1/2 Outputs to the amp for monitoring the mix. 2) When using direct outputs from the mixer
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    Official Word on EQ CH. FADER MUTE ALT 3/4 TO modifications is: "Any internal 0 HI +20 ALT 3/4 BUS modification of the -15 +15 CR-1604 MUST be per- 0 MID INPUT PREAMP 1 U MUTE ALT 3/4 formed by a competent -12 +12 0 technician. Mackie Designs ac- LO TO MAIN 00 cepts no
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    modification of the CR-1604 must be performed by a competent electronic technician. Mackie Designs accepts no responsibility in the event of improperly performed modifications or other damages and, in such cases, may declare warranty privileges void. * Note: Traces on different channels may vary
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    modification of the CR-1604 must be performed by a competent electronic technician. Mackie Designs accepts no responsibility in the event of improperly performed modifications or other damages and, in such cases, may declare warranty privileges void. * Note: Traces on different channels may vary
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    MAIN CHASSIS POD MAIN CHASSIS POD Modification 3 - AUX SEND POST-EQ • POST-FADER • PRE-ALT/MUTE This modification converts AUX Sends into post-EQ/post-fader/pre-ALT mute Monitor Sends. You can modify any or all of the CR-1604's 16 channels. NOTE: The conversion affects ALL AUX Sends per channel
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 33
    modification of the CR-1604 must be performed by a competent electronic technician. Mackie Designs accepts no responsibility in the event of improperly performed modifications or other damages and, in such cases, may declare warranty privileges void. * Note: Traces on different channels may vary
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
    modification of the CR-1604 must be performed by a competent electronic technician. Mackie Designs accepts no responsibility in the event of improperly performed modifications or other damages and, in such cases, may declare warranty privileges void. * Note: Traces on different channels may vary
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
    a competent electronic technician. Mackie Designs accepts no responsibility in the event of improperly performed modifications or other damages and, in such cases, may declare warranty privileges void. TECH STUFF To same point on other CR-1604 POD b b a MAIN CHASSIS POD MAIN CHASSIS POD 35
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 36
    to the rack of the mixing console. Additionally, the mixer shall accommodate the RotoPod Bracket Set which shall allow the Input/Output Pod to be rotated in such a way the input/outputs are on the same plane with the Main Mixing Board controls. The mixer's dimensions shall be 16.1" tall by 17
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 37
    CR-1604 TRACK Ch # Ch # Ch # Ch # Ch # Ch # MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 MUTE ALT 3/4 OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL +20 + 20 +20 +20 +20 +20 +20 +20 U U U U U U U U 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 37 MACKIE
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 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, 38
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 39
    CR-1604 OUTPUT, INPUTS, TRIM LEVELS Session Date___/___/___ STEREO AUX RETURNS U C 1 1 1 00 +15 LR U C 2 2 2 00 +15 LR 3 U C 3 00 +15 U 3 LR C 4 MONO 4 00 +15 LEVEL 4 LR AUX SOLO BALANCE CLIP +8 +4 +2 0 -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 ALT PREVIEW MAIN OUTPUT MUTE SOLO TO MAIN POWER
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 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, 40
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 41
    SEMIOFFICIAL LAST PAGE 41
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    users who take the time to write us with suggestions and corrections to this manual. It is in a steady state of revision and we DO read and listen to the comments. Send them to the Mackie Communications Department, c/o James Fowler, Minister of Propaganda (yes, that's really his title), 16220 Wood
  • Mackie CR1604 | Owner's Manual - Page 43
    16220 Wood-Red Rd. NE • Woodinville • WA • 98072 • USA Phone 800/258-6883 • FAX 206/487-4337 • Outside the U.S. call 206/487-4333 For literature requests only, 800/898-3211 43
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CR-1604 OWNER’S MANUAL