Need a power transformer for a Mackie 1202-VLZ mixer

Upon opening the mixer, you might find that the preamp boards are

similar , use the running board as a guide in troubleshooting .

On most are the XLR inputs with phantom supply.

The LEAST expensive thing to do is to buy an external stepdown transformer.
Here is a link:

http://www.world-import.com/transformers.htm

The 100 Watt would be adequate... If you think you might need more you could have a reserve for other equipment... At around $8 USD I don't think you can beat that. The labor cost to change the internal transformer would cost many times what the external transformer costs, not to mention the cost on a new internal transformer.

You should be able to get this directly from Mackie service. Please see the link below for the contact information. Please note that the exact model number adn serial number will be required to insure that the correct transformer is obtained. There are a few variants of the 1604,

Dan

Link: http://www.mackie.com/support/service/index.html

Use the main left and right... the CR outputs are INTENDED for running control room monitors.

Transformers are VERY reliable. Look for another problem... rectifier, filter caps, fuses, regulators. There is a main fuse and if it is blown, repair the unit before applying full power. To test the unit, put a 40 watt light bulb in series with the hot side of the power cord. The light will act as a resetable fuse and will light when there is a short within the mixer, thus absorbing most of the voltage. Enough current will flow to diagnose the problem.

The best way is to use a two-way crossover between the mixer and the amplifiers. In your case, the low output from teh crossover would go to the powered subs, the highs to the QSC. Use the crossover adjustment to set the frequency crossover point to get the sound quality you require.

Dan

Mackie 1604 ---> Crossover --- Highs ---> QSC --->Speakers
'
-----> Crossover --- Lows ---> Powered Subs.

get in contact with this company, i am sure they can help you

http://www.mackie.com/products/1604vlz3/

Your best bet is to contact Mackie directly for a distributor in the UK.

The contact information is listed below.

Dan

LOUD Technologies Europe PLC GENERAL CONTACT Unit 1 Century Point, Halifax Road. Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe, BUCKS, HP12 3SL, UK
Phone: + 44 (0) 1494 557 398
SALES Email: [email protected]
SERVICE Email: [email protected]

I need it as well ... [email protected] ... NOT the VLZ the original

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