SoundCraft 1620LE - Manual (Page 7)

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DESCRIPTION
The UREI Model 1620LE Music Mixer is a multi-input stereo mixer which has been optimized for the heavy demands of fixed and mobile
sound installations. The outstanding features and reliability of the Model 1620LE make it useful where high quality is essential.
The Model 1620LE has six input positions, each with a level control and a balance control. In addition, the input positions labeled AUX
1 – AUX 4 have input source selector switches, allowing any of these four positions to control any of five auxiliary inputs (AUX A – E) or
the output of an optional internal preamplifier associated with that input position only. AUX 4 input is supplied with a microphone
preamplifier card, Part No. 1620-MC, and the selector switch position is labeled MIC. If no preamplifier card is installed in input positions
AUX 1, AUX 2 or AUX 3, the preamplifier input may be used with a line level source.
The output circuits of the Model 1620LE are quite versatile. Separate outputs for house and booth amplifiers are provided, each with
its own level control; the house output is transformer-isolated, so that remote amplifiers may be fed with minimum likelihood of grounding
problems or noise pickup in the interconnecting lines.
A separate headphone circuit has its own selector switch, allowing its source to come from any of the six input controls (pre-fader) or
from the program output; its level control feeds an internal headphone amplifier and front panel stereo 6.3mm (1/4 in) phone jack. For
convenience in attaching lighting controllers, an isolated mono (L + R) output is provided on a rear panel jack; this output is not affected
by any of the output level controls, so that lighting intensity will not be changed by overall level adjustments. Separate bass and treble
controls for left and right channels affect the house, booth, headphone and mono outputs. The inflection points of these controls have
been carefully selected for minimum midrange coloration and good adjustment range.
Additionally, two separate tape outputs are provided for making recordings, and an effects loop allows connection of equalizers, limiters,
expanders or other signal processing equipment.
To further customize the 1620LE Mixer for specific installations, you may select internal options to bypass the tone controls and/or
connect the standard mic input so that is does not appear on the tape outputs or effects loop and is not affected by the master gain or
tone controls.
The Model 1620LE has been designed for long life and reliability. All input and output level controls are quiet and smooth-acting.
Modular construction assures minimum down time for service – all preamplifiers, selector switches, level and balance controls are on
modular subassemblies which may be replaced in the field without soldering. Components have been selected to be over-rated to
assure reliability in continuous duty service. Additionally gold-plated connectors are used throughout. For audio signal accuracy and
good channel matching, tight-tolerance electronic and electro-mechanical parts have been specified.
Becoming the owner of a new Urei by Soundcraft 1620LE means you own a piece of DJ history – using the most upto date
engineering technology Soundcraft deliver the Classic 1620 with the most awesome audio characteristics for today’s demanding DJ.
UREI is a classic pro audio name and has been a member of the Harman group since the early 80’s. The UREI 1620 DJ mixer, originally
produced in the 1970’s, reached cult status and played a major part in shaping today’s international club scene. Famed for its unique
sound it was regularly selected as the ‘mixer of choice’ by most of the top clubs and installers including the renowned Richard Long.
Richard Long was famous for designing and installing large nightclub systems in the 70’s including Paradise Garage, Xenon, Regines,
Hippopotamus, 12 West and Studio 54.
Until today opportunities to buy the UREI 1620 have been rare and when second-hand units do become available they change hands
for a premium as DJ aficionados seek to obtain their own piece of history and bathe in the mystique that the unique ‘1620 sound’ is
famous for. Such is the popularity of the UREI 1620 it’s become the influence for countless products from many manufacturers around
the world - it’s been copied but never truly reproduced – until now.
Soundcraft, the world-leading mixer specialist and part of the Harman Pro Group, has re-launched the UREI series led by the UREI
1620LE, a limited edition version of the classic 1620.
The new unit retains its legendary performance and has been brought bang up to date with modern manufacturing techniques,
components and materials.
Soundcraft has caringly followed the ethos of the original electronic design and used its 30 years design and engineering expertise
to deliver an even better sounding mixer that has to be heard to be believed. Trials at high-end nightclubs with some of the most
renowned masters of club sound have demonstrated that not only the extraordinary sound quality of the original 1620 has been retained
– it’s been improved.
Now you can enjoy your own piece of DJ history, and help create the future.