Mackie Mixer CR 1604 User Manual

7/1/95  
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2 RACK MOUNT MIC/ LINE MIXER  
Up to three  
CR-1604s can  
be combined with  
RELATED PRODUCTS  
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MIXER MIXER • CORDPACK  
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THE BEST  
PRICE-TO-  
PERFORMANCE  
RATIO EVER  
no loss of inputs and  
full use of combined head-  
phone and AUX outputs.  
And it can be automated with  
full-fader and muting of all  
inputs, four AUX returns, ALT  
3/4 bus and main outputs.  
Our CR-1604 16-channel  
mic/line mixer has proven  
itself to be rugged, versatile  
and quiet in a wide range of  
applications. It is cur-  
MORE INFORMATION  
CR-1604 ARCHITECTS’ AND  
ENGINEERS’ SPECIFICATIONS  
No other compact mixer  
on the market offers this  
range of problem-solving  
possibilities. Our imitators  
are also hard-pressed to  
match Mackies proven track  
record of reliability and  
product support.  
“IN YOUR FACE”  
ALL-PRODUCT BROCHURE  
rently in use in high-  
quality church, school  
and commercial installa-  
tions, broadcasting studios,  
video post suites and large  
recording studios. The  
CR-1604s durability has  
also made it a favorite of  
touring systems and  
FEATURES  
7 AUX sends per channel  
via 4 knobs  
4 stereo (8 mono)  
AUX returns  
6 studio-quality mic  
preamps with  
DURABILITY,  
NOT CALLBACKS  
The 1604 is a built-like-  
a-tank, professional tool  
designed for non-stop,  
–129.5dBm E.I.N.  
rental houses.  
Bal/ unbal main outputs  
A COMPLETE,  
EXPANDABLE SYSTEM  
3-band EQ at musical  
points  
24-hour-a-day professional  
duty. In church, school and  
business sound systems. In  
TV and radio stations and  
post-editing suites. Any job  
where nothing must ever  
go wrong. This isnt just a  
hollow claim. Its backed  
up by how weve built this  
mixer. For example, the  
CR-1604 uses sealed con-  
trols rather than open  
While the CR-1604s  
overall sound,  
Stereo in-place solo  
Constant power pan pots  
specifications  
and features  
are in themselves outstand-  
ing, it is also unique because  
its part of a six-com-  
ponent  
system. The  
CR-1604 may  
be physically configured in  
a variety of ways. Ten extra  
mic inputs can be added.  
Individual channel signal  
metering via solo function  
UnityPlus gain structure  
Alternate 3/4 bus  
Built-in power supply  
BNC lamp connector &  
internal power supply  
Steel main chassis  
Gold-plated internal  
frame, second-generation  
interconnects  
3-Year Limited Warranty  
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major-label CDs have been  
mastered on 1604s. The  
CR-1604 is also regularly  
used for TV scoring (The  
Simpsons, Night Shade,  
Beverly Hills 90210, and  
many others) and live TV  
show music mixing (Arsenio  
Hall, Tonight Show and  
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Saturday Night Live). Lucas-  
Films Skywalker Ranch uses  
over twenty of them on a  
daily basis. As does a very  
famous theme park.  
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CR1604  
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One explanation is the  
CR-1604s specifications.  
Real world specs that we in-  
vite you to confirm on your  
test bench. Youll find that  
the CR-1604 delivers 90dB  
ALT 3/4  
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RING IN  
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FIRST CLICK=  
DIRECT OUTPUT  
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RING IN  
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MAIN  
MIX AMPS  
FIRST CLICK=  
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METER  
NOTES:  
1. SWITCHES SHOWN IN  
"NORMAL" POSITION.  
AUX 3  
OUTPUT  
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AUX 4  
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LEVEL WHEN  
CHANNEL IS  
SOLOED.  
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Max. Output:  
working S/N and 108dB  
dynamic range. In the field,  
this translates into two times  
more headroom than old-style who are specifying the  
mixers — where it counts in  
the critical mix amp stage.  
Instead of afterthought  
XLRs stuck on the back, we  
provide real phantom-pow-  
ered mic inputs with  
discrete, balanced micro-  
phone preamps as good as  
large consoles. Four conju-  
gate-pair transistors with  
large-emitter geometry re-  
duce distortion at all levels,  
while delivering extremely  
low noise (our published  
spec of –129.5dBm @150  
ohms is real and verifiable)  
and ultra-wide, 10Hz–  
installed every day. Join the  
growing roster of system  
designers and contractors  
+28 dBu main output bal.  
+22 dBu all outputs unbal.  
Dynamic Range: 108dB  
Max Gain  
Mic: 50 dB  
Lines 1-6: 40 dB  
Lines 7-16: 25 dB  
Mic in to balanced line out:  
86dB  
Mic in to unbalanced line out:  
80dB  
Channel faders 1-16: 20 dB  
AUX return: 20 dB  
L/R master: 10 dB  
Headphone Impedance:  
20-2000 ohms.  
Equalization:  
Hi: Shelving, ±15 dB @ 12kHz  
Mid: Peaking, ±12dB @ 2.5kHz  
Lo: Shelving, ±15 dB @ 80Hz  
CR-1604 on the basis of its  
features, sound, and —  
above all — its undispu-  
table, rock-solid reliability.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Frequency Response:  
20Hz-20kHz ±1dB  
Distortion:  
less than 0.025%, 20Hz-20kHz  
Noise:  
Mic E.I.N.  
–129.5 dBm, 150-ohm source  
–131.2 dBv,150-ohm source  
–131.5 dBm, input shorted  
–133.7 dBv, input shorted  
Main output noise:  
–90 dBu  
Weight: 18 lbs.  
Power consumption:  
35 watts  
300kHz bandwidth.  
Working S/N ratio:  
90 dBu (ref: +4 dBu)  
A WEALTH OF  
INNOVATIVE FEATURES  
0.7"  
3.8"  
5.9"  
4.5"  
6.6"  
Constant-power pan pots  
maintain consistent acoustic  
power while panning center  
to side. In-place stereo solo  
maintains stereo perspective  
when the user solos a chan-  
nel — and the same button  
provides individual channel  
metering! An additional ALT  
3/4 Bus provides an extra  
stereo output mix for broad-  
cast or recording. AUX sends  
provide an extra 15dB of gain  
above unity to maximize  
19.0"  
JACKS TO TOP  
5.9"  
4.8"  
6.6"  
5.5"  
effects at low volume levels,  
allowing you to monitor  
selected channels without  
having to give up send capa-  
bilities on other channels.  
Equalization is at 80Hz,  
N:PRodkpamcrexfluswith  
mkw,gtpfocreabl.s  
ROTOPOD (jacks on cont rol plane)  
2.3"  
3.05"  
including screw heads  
17.34"  
7.1"  
6.4"  
2.5kHz and 12kHz… points  
that prove to be more musi-  
cally useful than those used  
by most compact mixers.  
The ultimate proof that  
the CR-1604 stands above  
other compact mixers is the  
sheer number that are being  
JACKS TO BACK  
3.05"  
2.3"  
Note: Dimensional drawings are shown with optional XLR10 and RotoPod assembly.  
®
Mackie Designs Inc. is engaged in a  
continuous program of product evaluation and  
improvement and reserves the right to change  
product specifications at any time without  
notice. ©1995-1998 Mackie Designs Inc. All  
rights reserved. “Mackie.” is a registered  
trademark of Mackie Designs Inc.  
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WOODINVILLE • WA • USA • PHONE TOLLFREE 800/ 258-6883  
FAX 425/487-4337 • OUTSIDE THE U.S., PHONE 425/487-4333  
 

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