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Aaron McQueen

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Mackie 1604 VLZ Post Mute and Post Eq
« on: December 13, 2005, 10:55:45 AM »

I have a Mackie CR1604 VLZ (not PRO version) where Aux 1 and 2 (used for monitors) are pre mute and pre eq (this seems pretty usless to me, when I press mute, I'd like the channel to mute, not just in the mains).  I can make the mute work if use post fader but then I loose seperate control of the monitor mix.  I found on the Mackie website a way to modify to board to make it post eq, but there is no post mute mod.

http://www.mackie.com/pdf/compactmixer_mods.pdf

Has anyone done the post eq mod, and does anyone have any information on the post mute mod?  I'm an electronics technician by trade so I shouldn't have problems soldering or cutting traces.

We are getting a new board soon, so this one will be used for remote events, or maybe the youth.

Thanks in advance.  
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Ron Riedel

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Re: Mackie 1604 VLZ Post Mute and Post Eq
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2005, 11:06:34 AM »

The SR32-4 comes from the factory with the same poor choice of mute/eq routing. I was able to modify both the mute and eq so that all AUX's would be post eq/mute, but it's been about 5 years, so I don't remember a lot about it. I know Mackie provided some info, but it seems like I had to invent part of the mod on my own. I'll dig around and see if I can turn up any documentation.

I would guess if it's possible on an SR32, it would be possible on the 1604. I think the channel circuitry is pretty similar on the two boards.

Ron
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Re: Mackie 1604 VLZ Post Mute and Post Eq
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2005, 02:46:04 PM »

If I remeber correctly I've got that the mod on disc in PDF format...I'll try to forward it to you tonight...PM me to remind me if you don't mind...
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Re: Mackie 1604 VLZ Post Mute and Post Eq
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2005, 10:28:16 AM »

Please share your findings here as I can use the same information and I'm sure there are others in the same boat.
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Re: Mackie 1604 VLZ Post Mute and Post Eq
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2005, 10:51:22 AM »

Jason sent me the service manual, so I can trace out the right path.  Once I make the mod I will post some pictures, but it may be a while because currently it is in service, so I have to wait for the new board before I do anything.  We are replacing this with a Yamaha MG32/FX.
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Re: Mackie 1604 VLZ Post Mute and Post Eq
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2005, 08:37:45 AM »

This board must go, one of the faders starting acting up last night. Crying or Very Sad
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