Mackie 1402-VLZ PRO Owner's Manual - Introduction
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Thank you! There are a lot of makes and
models of compact mixers out there, all com-
peting for your bucks… but you have voted
with your wallet for the folks in Woodinville
who specialize in American-made mixers.
Now that you have your MicroSeries
1402-VLZ, 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 MS1402-VLZ 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 MS1402-VLZ 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 chap-
ters, just as your mixer is organized into three
distinct zones:
1. PATCHBAY: The patchbay along the top and
back.
2. CHANNEL STRIP: The ten channel strips
on the left.
3. OUTPUT SECTION: The output 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
MS1402-VLZ. For your own
good, read them and remem-
ber them. They will be on the final test. And
the final test score will go down on your Per-
manent Record.
This icon will lead you to
in-depth explanations of fea-
tures and practical tips.
While not mandatory, they
usually have some valuable
nuggets of information.
THE GLOSSARY: A HAVEN OF
NON-TECHINESS FOR THE NEOPHYTE
Since the MS1402-VLZ is often purchased by
folks who are new to the jargon of professional
audio, we’ve included a fairly comprehensive
dictionary of pro-audio terms. If terms like “clip-
ping,” “noise floor,” or “unbalanced” leave you
blank, flip to the glossary at the back of this
manual for a quick explanation.
A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTORS SECTION
Also at the back of this manual is a section
on connectors: XLR connectors, balanced con-
nectors, unbalanced connectors, special hybrid
connectors. Although we provide diagrams
throughout the manual, the Connections
appendix gives more of the why’s and
wherefore’s for beginners.
ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED
Finally, we’ve included an appendix titled
“Balanced Lines, Phantom Powering,
Grounding and Other Arcane Mysteries.”
This section 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
(AFL)
L
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
L
MONO
LINE IN 7–8
R
R
R
R
LINE IN 9–10
LINE IN 11–12
LINE IN 13–14
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 RETURNS
MAIN OUTS
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 (1/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
RUDE SOLO LIGHT
+28
CLIP
0dB
=0dBu
+10
LEFT
RIGHT
+7
+4
+2
0
-2
-4
-7
-10
-20
-30
POWER
PHANTOM
MAIN MIX
LEVEL
SET
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
U
O
O
+10
AUX
1
2
AUX 1 MASTER
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
U
O
O
+20
U
O
O
+20
AUX
RETURNS
1
2
PHONES
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
NORMALLED
EFX TO
MONITOR
TRIM
TRIM
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
PAN
L
R
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
7–8
9–10
11–12
13–14
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
ALT
3–4
ASSIGN
TO MAIN MIX
SOURCE
TAPE
SOLO
MODE
MAIN
MIX
TRIM
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
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
/ PHONES
CONTROL
ROOM
LEVEL SET (PFL)
NORMAL
AUX 1
SELECT
PRE
POST
MICRO SERIES 1402-VLZ
14-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER
TAPE
INPUT
TAPE
OUTPUT
L
R
MIC
GAIN
U
+10dB -40dB
-10dBV
10
60
MIC
GAIN
U
+10dB -40dB
-10dBV
10
60
MIC
GAIN
U
+10dB -40dB
-10dBV
10
60
MIC
GAIN
U
+10dB -40dB
-10dBV
10
60
MIC
GAIN
U
+10dB -40dB
-10dBV
10
60
MIC
GAIN
U
+10dB -40dB
-10dBV
10
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
PATCHBAY
CHANNEL STRIPS
OUTPUT SECTION