Mackie CR-1604 Manual
AUX 1
COMBINED
OUT
INPUTS
1
2
3
+22
MAX
MIXER MIXER
UNITY GAIN COMBINER
POWER
MONITOR
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OUT
INPUTS
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2
3
+22
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AUX 2
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INPUTS
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2
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AUX 3
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INPUTS
1
2
3
+22
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AUX 4
COMBINED
OUT
INPUTS
1
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+22
MAX
AUX 5
COMBINED
OUT
INPUTS
1
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AUX 6
COMBINED
OUT
INPUTS
1
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ALT 3
COMBINED
OUT
INPUTS
1
2
3
+22
MAX
ALT 4
COMBINED
OUT
INPUTS
1
2
3
+22
MAX
COMBINED
PHONES OUT
TIP= LEFT RING=RIGHT
PHONE INPUTS
1
2
3
+22
MAX
FROM
PHONES
OUT
(TRX)
FROM
PHONES
OUT
(TRX)
FROM
PHONES
OUT
(TRX)
L INPUTS
1
2
3
+22
MAX
R INPUTS
1
2
3
+22
MAX
REMOTE MASTER
1
L
R
+22
MAX
A
LIGNMENT
NOTCH
DEPRESS FOR USE WITH
REMOITE MASTER FADER
MAIN INSERT
MADE IN THE USA
LEFT
RIGHT
MONO
MAIN COMBINED BALANCED OUTPUTS
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5
U
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+dB
dB
REMOTE MASTER
OO
Mixer
Mixer
Unity Gain Active Combiner
What it is
We called it the MixerMixer because that’s
what it does... it mixes the outputs from up to
three mixers so you can use them as if they
were one bigger mixer.
Combining the outputs of two or more
mixers has always been a difficult task. At best
you could combine main outputs by giving up
two inputs on one of the mixers. However,
none of the AUX sends or headphone monitor-
ing functions could be combined .
The Mixer Mixer solves this problem,
combining ALL outputs from up to three
mixers and providing a new set of outputs for
up to three mixers. For example, three Mackie
Designs CR-1604's and a MixerMixer gives
you 48 line inputs, 18 MIC inputs, 12 stereo
effects returns and 24 direct outs!
Since all combining is at unity gain, you lose
no level or head room — and gain no additional
noise. In fact, the MixerMixer's noise level is so
low that you can use it at
–10dB or +4dB levels.
Remote Fader
With the addition of the
optional remote fader, you
can control the main L/R
output level of all the mixers
that are plugged into the
MixerMixer. The remote
fader comes with its own
connecting cable. Bolt it to
the side of one of your
CR-1604’s, hold it in your
hand, stand it on a table, or
use double-backed tape to
mount it anywhere that’s
convenient to use.
CordPack
Use the available cord pack to interconnect
CR-1604’s and MixerMixers. CordPacks
include all the cables needed to connect up to
three CR-1604’s to a MixerMixer.
Connections
MixerMixer is really, really easy to hook up.
Just connect all the various outputs from your
mixers to the inputs of the MixerMixer. The
new, combined outputs from your system are
taken from the Mixer Mixer.
If you are using the remote fader, be sure to
position the plug correctly when you plug into
the Mixer Mixer. The alignment notch is clearly
marked on the MixerMixer to correspond with
the “dent” in the end casing of the DIN plug
on the cable supplied.
NOTE:The reason it’s even possible to
insert the plug incorrectly is because we put a
seven- pin DIN connector in the MixerMixer
that allows us to give you some specialized
control functions at a later date (the other pins
supply power).
Enabling the Remote Fader
To use the remote fader you must depress
the switch that lurks behind the MixerMixer’s
front panel, right along
side the DIN plug
socket. It’s recessed for
security, so you have to
very deliberately insert a
pencil (or non-conduc-
tive pen) through the
small hole to depress
the switch. MixerMixers
are shipped from the
factory with the switch
in the “remote-off”
position.
Sub-mixing With the
Remote Fader
With the remote fader
you can use the existing
master output sliders for
sub-masters. Use the pan controls to assign
each channel to the appropriate output sub-
master, then use the remote fader to set the
overall output level.
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CordPack: The economical patch cord solution. It
takes a lot of cables to link three CR-1604s. So we
offer thirty-six mono and three stereo patch cords for
a VERY reasonable price. These are high quality
cables with molded construction, plated contact
surfaces, flexible insulation and different colored ends
to make identifying inputs and outputs easy.
Optional
Remote
Fader