30 ALT 3/4 OUT33 BAL/UNBAL MAIN OUT � STEREO
This is where the outputs appear from theThese outputs are electronically balanced
channels that have been assigned via the(since they have both polarities available and are
MUTE/ALT switch. The post-EQ/post-fader/capable of driving +4dBu lines with 28dB of head-
post-panpot/pre-aux send signals from all ofroom). TheyOre also low impedance.
the muted channels appear at these outputs.Y For most music recording and PA applica-
INPUTOutput is low impedance unbalanced and istions, unbalanced outputs are perfectly
OUTPUTdesigned to drive any input from low to highacceptable. Use standard cables. For
PODimpedance. Maximum output level is +22dBucables runs over 50 feet, you may need a
with a nominal operating level of +4dBu.balanced line to reject noise.
NOTE: Engaging a channelOs MUTE/ALT
Y Balanced output is 6dB hotter than the
switch will deactivate its AUX sends. See the
unbalanced outputs.
next section for several nifty ALT-3/4 OUT
Y To use these outputs in balanced applica-
applications.
tions, connect a stereo phone plug as follows:
31 AUX OUTPUTS
Tip= � (cold)
a typo!
These are low impedance unbalanced out-Ring = + (hot)
NOT
puts for the signals sent from AUX sends 1Sleeve = GroundThis is
through 6 (post-fader/post-EQ). Output is low im-Why is the tip cold and the ring hot?! Well
pedance and is designed to drive ANY input fromif you must know there are quite a few manu-
low to high impedance. Maximum output level isfacturers that use this polarity configuration.
+22dBu with a nominal operating level of +4dBu. No, you cannot go inside the CR-1604 and
merely flip the wires around; doing so would
32 MONITOR OUT
short out your meters and void your warranty.
This is a low impedance unbalanced outputIf you absolutely must change the polarity try
for the signals sent from the MON SEND (AUX1internally modifying a TRS adaptor or use an
pre fader/pre EQ). The output is designed toexternal phase reverser.
drive ANY input from low to high impedance.
34 MONO MAIN OUT
Maximum output level is +22dBu with a nominal
operating level of +4dBu.Same characteristics as the stereo MAIN
OUTs except that the signal combines Right
and Left Main Channels and the polarity is
reversed (tip = hot, ring = cold).
ONE FINAL NOT-SO-OBVIOUS OUTPUT
A CLOSER LOOK
The CR-1604Os stereo
NEED MORE OF A GOOD THING?
PHONE jack. As youOll see
from the Applications
Guide, we recommend con-
necting 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 power
ampOs level controls to 12 oOclock. Now bring up
You can create a 32 or 48-channel mixer with
the PHONES fader gently.
the Mackie Designs MixerMixer combiner. It con-
nects all the outputs of up to three mixers withoutIf in the past youOve had to put up with conven-
losing channels via Ocascading.� You can hook up
tional, grungy-sounding headphone amps, you
two or three CR-1604s together, providing you
with more of everything you love about our mixermay initially be reluctant to Otrust� the CR-1604Os
as your budget and/or needs grow. The 1/LEFT
headphone output. Not to worry. The sound qual-
and 2/RIGHT faders on each mixer become sub-
mix faders. And we offer an optional 100mmity is exactly the same as the main outputs and
Remote Fader to control the combined Main L/R
will not degrade your audio in any way.
outputs. Not satisfied with this stroke of flexibility,
weOve put together an ultra-affordable CordPack
that includes all the cables necessary to intercon-
nect three CR-1604s. This way, you wonOt go broke
buying 36 mono and three stereo cables piece-
meal, which could add up to almost as much as
the MixerMixer itself.
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