Microseries1402-vlz mic/line mixer owner’s manual 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...
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3 we realize that you must be dying to try out your new microseries 1402-vlz. Or you might be one of those people that never read 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. Read this page...
4 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. Th...
5 level-setting procedure ............................ 3 hookup diagrams ....................................... 6 patchbay description ............................... 10 mic inputs ............................................ 10 phantom power .................................. 10 line inputs .........
6 hookup diagrams ms1402-vlz 4-track record / 2-track mix 5 6 4 14 13 12 11 10 9 6 5 4 3 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 l r l r l r channel inserts aux returns alt 3/4 out phones out inputs l mono r r r r l mono l mono l mono aux out l 7 1 2 8 channel r l r in-tape-out main out cntrl room outputs main out l r out ...
7 ms1402-vlz video setup compressor multi effect processor in in l r l r l r l l r r l r v/o mic audio out audio out audio out out out video deck #3 master video deck video deck #2 video deck #1 mackie designs: video setup scene #1 _ 23:94:10 time base note: aux return #2 can be used as an extra ste...
8 ms1402-vlz disc jockey setup org red red out (play) in (record) stereo compressor stereo compressor multi effect processor left pa speaker right pa speaker 2-track deck triggered lights stereo eq *note: aux return #2 can be used as an extra stereo input people dancing on the floor 4 3 1 1 2 l r l ...
9 ms1402-vlz stereo pa org org red red keyboard or other line-level input stereo guitar effects out (play) in (record) drum machine stereo compressor mono compressor vocal mics multi effect processor power amp stage monitors left pa speaker right pa speaker 2-track deck stereo eq this setup can be e...
10 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 ...
11 it out makes the low stuff you do want much more crisp and tasty. Not only that, but low cut can help reduce the possibility of feed- back in live situations and it helps to conserve the amplifier power. Another way to consider low cut’s func- tion is that it actually adds flexibility during live...
12 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 ...
13 serial number manufacturing date ing. 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 se...
14 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 ...
15 main output level engaging this switch pads the balanced xlr main outputs by 30db, so you can feed the microphone input of, say, another mixer. Perfect for sending a submix to another mic level input in boardroom or conference room applications. You can safely plug this output into an input that ...
16 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 ...
17 power connection just in case you lose the cord provided with the ms1402-vlz, its power jack accepts a stan- dard 3-prong iec cord like those found on most professional recorders, musical instru- ments, and computers. At the other end of our cord is — get this — a plug! Not a black cube or, as we...
18 u +15 -15 u +15 -15 u +12 -12 hi 12khz mid 2.5khz low 80hz eq aux 1 2 mon/ efx efx pan l r solo 1 mute alt 3 – 4 db 30 20 10 o o 40 50 5 5 u 60 10 u o o +15 u o o +15 channel strip description the ten channel strips look alike, and function identically. The only difference is that the six on the ...
19 and phones outputs. If you want the alt 3–4 signals to go back into the main mix, engage the assign to main mix switch , and the control room/phones fader becomes the one fader to control the levels of all channels as- signed to alt 3–4. Another way to do the same thing is to as- sign the channel...
20 aux 1 in post-mode and aux 2 are post- low cut, post-eq and post-fader. That is, the sends obey the settings of these controls. Aux 1 in pre mode follows the eq and low cut settings only. Pan and fader have no ef- fect on the pre send (see diagram below). All aux send levels range from off throug...
21 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 o o +10 aux 1 master u o o +20 u o o +20 aux returns 1 2 normalled efx to monitor alt 3–4 assign to main mix source tape solo mode main mix db 30 20 10 o o 40 50 5 5 u 60 10 db 30...
22 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 o o +10 aux 1 master u o o +20 u o o +20 aux returns 1 2 normalled efx to monitor alt 3–4 assign to main mix source tape solo mode main mix db 30 20 10 o o 40 50 5 5 u 60 10 db 30...
23 why? You want the meters to reflect what the engineer is listening to, and as we’ve cov- ered, the engineer is listening either to the control room outputs or the phones outputs. The only difference is that while the listening levels are controlled by the con- trol room / phones fader, the meters...
24 aux 1 select besides being used to work effects into your mix, aux sends serve another critical role — that of delivering cue mixes to stage monitors, so musicians can hear what they’re doing. On the ms1402-vlz, aux send 1 can play either role, depending on the position of this switch. With the a...
25 signals passing through the aux return level controls will proceed directly to main mix , with one exception (see next para- graph). The aux returns do not have mute/alt 3-4 switches, so if you want these signals to get to the alt 3-4 mix, you’ll have to patch the effects device’s outputs into on...
26 modifications ul warning caution! These modification instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electric shock, do not perform any ser- vicing other than changing the fuse unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing and modifying to qualified personnel. Mackie discl...
27 1. Pre-fader mod (aux to monitor) this modification changes aux send 2 to be pre-fader, pre-mute instead of post-fader, post-mute. (“mute” refers to the channel’s mute/alt 3–4 switch.) in order to convert the entire mixer, it must be done on each channel, and is slightly more involved for the ste...
28 2. Pre-mute mod this modification changes aux send 1 (in post mode) and aux send 2 to receive signal regardless of the channel’s mute/alt 3–4 switch position, but still be post-fader. In order to convert the entire mixer, it must be done on each channel, and is slightly more involved for the ster...
29 3. Main mix source mod this modification changes the source matrix’s main mix selection to tap the stereo signal before the main mix level control ( pre) instead of after (post). This could be especially handy for live work where the engi- neer wants to be able to control the main mix level (sent...
30 ms1402 block diagram mid hi 80 2k5 12k lo main l main r alt l alt r aux 1 pre aux 1 post aux 2 post solo/pfl sip l phantom power (global switch) mic in line in trim insert low cut 3-band eq fader pan mute / alt mono channel (1 of 6) 2 1 3 stereo channel (1 of 4) line in l line in r 3-band eq fade...
31 main l main r alt l alt r aux 1 pre aux 1 post aux 2 post solo/pfl logic main mix main faders 30db pad tape out l line out l bal out l bal out r line out r alt mix alt out l alt out r alt tape main source control room & phones fader metering (0dbu = 0vu) control room left control room right phone...
32 gain structure diagram +22dbu max in 10db loss, trim down 40db gain, trim up +22dbu max in unity gain line in, channels 5–12 line in, channels 1–4 mic in, channels 1–4 60db gain, trim up 10db gain, trim down +14dbu max in +15db up –15db down low +12db up –12db down mid +15db up –15db down high +1...
33 specifications mackie designs is always striving to improve our mixers by incorporating new and improved materials, components and manufacturing methods. Because we’re always trying to make things better, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time, without notice. Main mix no...
34 service info details concerning warranty service are spelled out on the warranty card included with your mixer (if it’s missing, let us know and we’ll rush one to you). If you think your ms1402-vlz has a prob- lem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service. Doing so mi...
35 this glossary contains brief definitions of many of the audio and electronic terms used in discussions of sound mixing and recording. Many of the terms have other meanings or nuances or very rigorous technical definitions which we have sidestepped here because we figure you already have a lot on ...
36 condenser another term for the electronic component generally known as a capacitor. In audio, condenser usually refers to a type of micro- phone that uses a capacitor as the sound pickup element. Condenser microphones require electrical power to run internal ampli- fiers and maintain an electrica...
37 dynamic in sound work, dynamic refers to the class of microphones that generate electrical signals by the movement of a coil in a magnetic field. Dynamic microphones are rugged, relatively inexpensive, capable of very good performance and do not require external power. Dynamic range the range bet...
38 filter a simple equalizer designed to remove cer- tain ranges of frequencies. A low-cut filter (also called a high-pass filter) reduces or eliminates frequencies below its cutoff fre- quency. There are also high-cut (low-pass) filters, bandpass filters, which cut both high and low frequencies but...
39 haas effect a psychoacoustic effect in which the time of arrival of a sound to the left and right ears af- fects our perception of direction. If a signal is presented to both ears at the same time at the same volume, it appears to be directly in front of us. But if the signal to one ear, still at...
40 mixer an electronic device used to combine various audio signals into a common output. Different from a blender, which combines vari- ous fruits into a common libation. Monaural literally, pertaining to or having the use of only one ear. In sound work, monaural has to do with a signal which, for ...
41 as some wireless microphone receivers) and some ribbon microphones can short out the phantom power and be severely damaged. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations and be careful! Phasing a delay effect, where the original signal is mixed with a short (0 to 10 msec) delay. The time of the delay ...
42 return a return is a mixer line input dedicated to the task of returning processed or added sound from reverb, echo and other effects de- vices. Depending on the internal routing of your mixer and your own inclination, you could use returns as additional line inputs, or you could route your rever...
43 trim in audio mixers, the gain adjustment for the first amplification stage of the mixer. The trim control helps the mixer cope with the widely varying range of input signals that come from real-world sources. It is important to set the trim control correctly; its setting determines the overall n...
44 appendix b: connections plug is connected tip to left, ring to right and sleeve to ground (earth). Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. They must be sepa- rated into a left cord and a right cord, which are plugged into the two mic preamps. You can cook up your own ...
45 balanced ground (earth) will also be connected to the ground (earth) at the unbalanced input. If there are ground-loop problems, this connection may be left disconnected at the balanced end. • when connecting an unbalanced output to a balanced input, be sure that the signal high (hot) connections...
46 using the send only on an insert jack if you insert a ts (mono) 1 ⁄ 4 " plug only partially (to the first click) into a mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way...
47 appendix c: balanced lines, phantom powering, grounding and other arcane mysteries what is it, exactly? The obvious external power source for any modern microphone is a battery. About the only electronic advantage that a battery has is that its output is pure dc. The only other ad- vantage is to ...
48 microphones that do not require power sim- ply ignore the dc present between pin 2/pin 3 and pin 1. If you measure with a voltmeter between pin 2 and pin 3, you will read 0 volts dc. This is what your dynamic microphone sees. Measuring between pin 2 and pin 1, or between pin 3 and pin 1, you will...
49 do’s and don’ts of fixed installations if you install sound systems into fixed in- stallations, there are a number of things that you can do to make your life easier and that in- crease the likelihood of the sound system operating in a predictable manner. Even if you don’t do fixed installations,...
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51 u o o +10 u o o +20 u o o +20 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 u o o +1 5 (afl) l mono l mono l mono l mono line in 7 – 8 rr r r line in 9 – 10...
