Mackie 1604VLZ4 [6/36] Hookup diagrams

1604VLZ4

Hookup Diagrams

Recording System

Drum microphones

Vocal

mics

Headphone amp

(Connected to the

phones jack on the

front of the mixer)

Stereo Compressor

and Stereo EQ

Stereo Tape Deck

Vocal

mics

MR8mk3

studio monitors

Headphones

Stereo Guitar Effects

Synth

Stereo Compressor

Digital Reverb

Digital Delay

Multi-track

Digital Recorder

Laptop

The rhythm and lead guitars play through stereo effects processors plugged into the line inputs of

channels 1 and 2. Microphones are connected to the mic inputs of channels 3-14 with vocal compressors

connected to the channel 3-4 and 13-14 insert jacks. [Drums are mic'd on channels 5-12]. A bass guitar

is connected to the line input of channel 15, while a synth is connected to the line input of channel 16.

A stereo compressor and stereo graphic EQ are connected to the L/R main inserts. Digital reverb and

delay processors are connected to aux sends 1 and 3, with the aux sends set to post-level. Effects are

added to the main mix via the stereo return inputs, and adjusted with the stereo return level control.

There are a multitude of recording possibilities geared for both analog purists and digital hounds.

There are three examples listed here, but feel free to experiment! (1) the RCA tape inputs and outputs are

connected to a stereo tape deck. It's an easy way to get a stereo recording of the entire band, as well as

listening to playback (over tape), (2) the eight direct outputs are connected to the eight inputs of a multi-

track digital recorder, and (3) the four subgroup outs are connected to the laptop. Again, there are many

choices for recording. Do what works for you and your setup!

A pair of MR8mk3 studio monitors are connected to the control room outputs to listen to playback of

your latest masterpiece.