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VLZ4 4•Bus

1.

  Read these instructions.  

2.

  Keep these instructions.

3.

  Heed all warnings.

4.

  Follow all instructions.

5.

  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

  Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 

A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 

apparatus.

11.

 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.

 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 

avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 

when unused for long periods of time.

14.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no 

object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed 

on the apparatus.

16.

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a 

risk of fire or electric shock.

17.

 This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must 

be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing  

connection (the third grounding prong).

18.

 This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power 

switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain 

readily accessible to the user.

19.  

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect 

device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

20.

 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply  

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15  

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•  Increase the separation between the equipment and the 

receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 

that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 

help.

  CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly 

approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to 

operate the equipment under FCC rules.

21.

 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is 

applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as 

set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department 

of Communications.

ATTENTION

 — 

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits 

radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils 

numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le 

réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des 

communications du Canada.

22.

 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 

loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced 

hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to 

sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified 

the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

  According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits 

could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially   

dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended 

that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high 

sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment 

is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the 

ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent 

permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth 

here:

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION    AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. 

AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. 

CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE 

A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is 

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous 

voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude 

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral 

est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de 

"voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque 

d'éléctrocution.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the 

user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) 

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé 

pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le 

fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction 

accompagnant l'appareil.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Duration, 

per day in 

hours

Sound Level 

dBA, Slow 

Response

Typical Example 

8

90

Duo in small club

6

92

4

95

Subway Train

3

97

2

100

Very loud classical music

1.5

102

1

105

Matt screaming at Troy about 

deadlines

0.5 

110

0.25 or less 115

Loudest parts at a rock concert

Correct disposal of this product.

 This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product 

should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and 

human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural 

resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

Summary of Contents for VLZ4

Page 1: ...4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 ONYX MIC PREAMPS LINE BAL UNBAL INSERTS TIP SEND RING RETURN LINE BAL UNBAL INSERTS TIP SEND RING RETURN ONYX MIC PREAMPS UNBALANCE...

Page 2: ...rence regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques d...

Page 3: ...equency 19 34 Low EQ 19 35 High Mid EQ Level 19 36 Low Mid EQ Level 19 37 Pan 19 38 Mute 19 39 OL LED 19 40 Sig LED 20 41 Solo 20 42 Assign 20 43 Channel Fader 20 44 FX1 And FX2 20 45 USB Switch 20 2...

Page 4: ...5 6 Convenient stereo return to mains for music playback or return to channel to implement EQ auxes and more PFL AFL solo modes 60mm long wearing log taper faders High resolution 12 segment stereo me...

Page 5: ...upporttofind FAQs manualsandotherusefulinformation Emailusat techmail loudtechinc com Telephone1 800 898 3211tospeakwithoneofoursplendidtechnicalsupportchaps MondaythroughFriday normalbusinesshours Pa...

Page 6: ...x level and monitor level when making connections to the mixer Better yet turn off the power When shutting down turn off any power amplifiers or powered speakers first When powering up turn them on la...

Page 7: ...AL UNBAL 21 22 23 24 BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL MONITOR MONO MONITOR L R 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 55W TALKBACK MIC RIGHT MAIN OUT INSERT LINE LEFT MAIN OUT INSERT LINE MONO MAIN OUT INSERT LINE LEVEL OUTPUT L USB...

Page 8: ...through a pair of MR8mk3 s and nod their collective heads to the beat POWER ON PHANTOM ON 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 SUBGROUP OUTS BAL UNBAL SUBGROUP INSERTS TIP SEND RINGRETURN AUX INSER...

Page 9: ...instance which don t need external power and aren t affected by it anyway Phantom power may be selected by pressing up on the mixer s phantom 21 switch Never plug single ended unbalanced micro phones...

Page 10: ...annel signal can go out of the insert jack to an external device be processed and come back in on the same insert jack To do this requires a standard insert cable that must be wired thusly Tip Send ou...

Page 11: ...nserts These 1 4 TRS jacks are for connecting serial effects such as compressors equalizers de essers or filters The insert point is after the mix amps but before the group send masters 74 and after t...

Page 12: ...e channel level or main level except in AFL mode therefore turn down the phones level first as soloed channels may be loud The phones output follows standard conventions Tip Left channel Ring Right ch...

Page 13: ...is set to L and subgroup 2 is set to R Any adjustments made to the subgroup drum levels during the show only pertain to the live show itself recording levels are not adjusted in the DAW unless they a...

Page 14: ...o the mic input jacks if phantom power is on Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic XLR input jacks with phantom power on unless you know for certain it is safe to do so Be sure the main level 75...

Page 15: ...15 15 U 15 15 U 20 20 U 20 20 U AUXMASTER LR STEREO RETURNS EQ HI 12k 15 15 U 15 15 U LOW 80Hz 15 15 U FREQ MID 200 2k 800 100 8k EQ HI 12k 15 15 U 15 15 U LOW 80Hz 15 15 U FREQ MID 200 2k 800 100 8k...

Page 16: ...Applying low cut removes all those problems so you can add low EQ without blowing your subwoofers 25 Pad 20 dB Switch In most cases the pad switch will be disengaged However microphones and balanced...

Page 17: ...e chance of distortion due to overloading the input signals Dynamic range is the difference in level between the quietest and loudest parts of a song A compressor squeezes the dynamic range resulting...

Page 18: ...ts or cuts all frequencies past the specified frequency For example the low EQ boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continuing down to the lowest note you never heard Peaking means that certain fre...

Page 19: ...5 U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 U AUXMASTER EQ HI 12k 15 15 U 15 15 U LOW 80Hz 15 15 U FREQ MID 200 2k 800 100 8k EQ HI 12k 15 15 U 15 15 U LOW 80Hz 15 15 U FREQ MID 200 2k 800 100 8k EQ HI 12k 15 15 U 15 1...

Page 20: ...37 they are used to determine the destination of the channel s signal With the pan knob at the center detent the left and right sides receive equal signal levels main mix L R group 1 2 and group 3 4...

Page 21: ...four signals may be recorded simultaneously and a stereo mix returned to the mixer for playback The six auxes receive signals from the channels via the channel aux sends 27 29 Auxes 1 4 may also be f...

Page 22: ...phantom power which lets the mixer send low current DC voltage to the mic s electronics through the same wires that carry audio Semi pro condenser mics often have batteries to accomplish the same thi...

Page 23: ...ase forgive its rudeness it is only trying to help and wants to be your friend 60 Solo Mode Engaging a channel s solo switch 41 will cause this dramatic turn of events Any existing source selection is...

Page 24: ...1 to aux 2 and to main knobs 62 fully counter clockwise to avoid double bussing The talkback feature allows the engineer to communicate with the talent either through the phones output 17 or the aux 1...

Page 25: ...1 Wrm 300ms 7 Warm Theater 19 Delay 2 Brt 250ms 8 Bright Stage 20 Delay 2 Wrm 200ms 9 Warm Hall 21 Delay 3 Brt 175ms 10 Concert Hall 22 Delay 3 Wrm 150ms 11 Cathedral 23 Chorus Dly 300ms 12 Gated Reve...

Page 26: ...e is no need to hold down the switch es when using the talkback feature Simply engage the switch es and begin talking But don t forget to disengage the switch when you re done talking to them or they...

Page 27: ...for example make sure that both group faders ride together to maintain the left right balance 75 Main Mix This stereo fader allows you to adjust the levels of the main mix signals sent to the XLR and...

Page 28: ...ise Turn the channel gains down one by one If the sound disappears it s either that channel or whatever is plugged into it so unplug whatever that is If the noise disappears it s from your whatever Po...

Page 29: ...two mic preamps 2 1 SHIELD COLD HOT 3 SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 Balanced XLR Output Connector SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING RING TIP SLEEVE RING Balanced 1 4 TRS Connector You can cook up your own adapter fo...

Page 30: ...ll not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer This allows you to tap out the chann...

Page 31: ...15 dB sweep 100 Hz 8 kHz High 15 dB 12 kHz Low Cut Filter 18 dB octave 3 dB 100 Hz 4 Band Equalization stereo channels Low 15 dB 80 Hz Low Mid 15 dB 400 Hz High Mid 15 dB 2 5 kHz High 15 dB 12 kHz USB...

Page 32: ...ch LED To Aux 2 Aux 6 Aux 3 Aux 4 Aux 5 Aux 6 Aux 1 Aux 2 HPF In bypass MID Phantom Power To All Mics Phantom Power L R Int FX 1 Out L FX 1 Line LO MID MID 80 400 2 5K 12K HI LO MID MID 80 400 2 5K 12...

Page 33: ...ect Aux 1 Level Preset select FX Preset Display 1 2 Solo Logic Solo USB Out FX 1 Bypass Logic In FX 1 Out L Out R R L Tap FX Mute Active L R Tape Out Main level Aux 3 pre post Aux 4 pre post 3 4 Aux 3...

Page 34: ...5 5 U 60 dB OO SOLO 1 2 3 4 LR OL 20 30 20 10 10 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB OO SOLO 1 2 3 4 LR OL 20 30 20 10 10 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB OO SOLO 1 2 3 4 LR OL 20 30 20 10 10 40 50 5 5 U 60 dB OO SOLO 1 2 3 4 LR OL 2...

Page 35: ...15 15 U FREQ MID 200 2k 800 100 8k EQ HI 12k 15 15 U 15 15 U LOW 80Hz 15 15 U FREQ MID 200 2k 800 100 8k EQ HI 12k 15 15 U 15 15 U LOW 80Hz 15 15 U FREQ MID 200 2k 800 100 8k EQ EQ EQ HI 12k 15 15 U...

Page 36: ...4 Bus Dimensions 6 U 6 0 in 153 mm 1 8 in 46 mm 29 4 in 748 mm 19 1 in 486 mm 6 0 in 153 mm WEIGHT 31 0 lb 14 1kg 6 0 in 153 mm 1 8 in 46 mm 38 0 in 964 mm 19 1 in 486 mm 6 0 in 153 mm WEIGHT 39 0 lb...

Page 37: ...tch to the right will select either Groups 3 4 or Aux 5 6 to feed USB output channels 3 4 For example with both USB ouput switches in the default position up true 4 track recording may be accomplished...

Page 38: ...eflections that would be found in a very large stone walled house of worship Gives amazing depth to choirs wind instruments organs and soft acoustic guitars 12 Gated Reverb This preset incorporates an...

Page 39: ...vice representative will at its option either repair or replace any such nonconforming product provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www...

Page 40: ...16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA Phone 425 487 4333 Toll free 800 898 3211 Fax 425 487 4337 www 720trees com...

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