MACKIE CR1604 - VLZ - Manuel (Page 21)

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We recommend going into a stereo reverb in
mono and returning in stereo. We have found
that on most “stereo” reverbs, the second input
just ties up an extra aux send and adds nothing
to the sound. There are exceptions, so feel free
to try it both ways. Should you choose to use two
aux sends, use the “odd”
AUX (1, 3 or 5) to feed
its left input and the “even” AUX (2, 4 or 6) to
feed the right input. Remember, if you’re also
dealing with a stereo source signal, you’ll want
to follow the sides — use the odd
AUX on the
channel carrying the left side and the even AUX
on the channel carrying the right.
PRE
This switch determines the tap point of
AUX 1 and 2. Generally, “post” sends are used
to feed effects devices, and “pre” sends are
used to feed your stage monitors. See the “Pre
vs. Post” diagram below.
AUX 3 through 6 are
always in post mode.
In post mode (switch up), AUX 1 and 2 will
follow the EQ, LOW CUT, fader and MUTE set-
tings. If you fade the channel, you fade the
send. This is a must for effects sends, since you
want the levels of your “wet” signals to follow
the level of the “dry.”
PAN
AUX
3
1
2
EQ
5
4 6
5/6
SHIFT
PRE
TRIM 1
SOLO
L - R
3–4
1–2
OL
-20
U
O O +15
U
O O +15
U
O O +15
U
+15 -15
U
+15 -15
800
2k 200
8k
U
+15 -15
12k
HI
MID
80Hz
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB/OCT
LOW
100
U
O O +15
1
MUTE
MI C GAIN
10
U
60
+10dB -40dB
-10dBV
L R
O O
Pre Vs. Post
In PRE mode (switch down), AUX 1 and 2
follow the TRIM and LOW CUT settings only.
EQ, PAN, fader and MUTE settings have no ef-
fect on the
PRE sends. This is the preferred
method for setting up stage monitor feeds —
they’ll be controlled independently of the fader
and mute moves.
5/6 SHIFT
Don’t let the fact that there’s only four AUX
knobs per channel fool you — the CR1604-VLZ
has six
AUX SENDs. With the 5/6 SHIFT switch
up, the knobs labeled AUX 3 and AUX 4 deliver
their signals to AUX SEND 3 and 4 outputs.
With the shift switch down, the signals appear
at the
AUX SEND 5 and 6 outputs.
We recommend that AUX SEND 3 and 4 be
patched into your “utility” effects, like a short re-
verb and slap delay; effects you use all the time.
Use
AUX SEND 5 and 6 for “exotic” effects, like
harmonizers and multi-tap delays; they are not
likely to be used as often.
INPUT TRIM INSERT
LOW
CUT
EQ
PAN ASSIGN
MUTE
FADER
'POST' SIGNAL 'PRE' SIGNAL
PRE SWITCH
AUX 1
AUX 2