UREI 1620LE ROTARY CLUB DJ MIXER - LIMITED EDITION
PRESS RELEASE:
Mixing console maker Soundcraft has reintroduced the UREI name on a range of DJ mixers designed for both the traditional house market and turntablist performance sector.
The UREI legend was born in the 1970s with the 1620, a rotary-based mixer for the house mixing sector, initially establishing its reputation for great sound and smooth control on the New York scene, at the heart of the control center that was Larry Levan's DJ booth at The Paradise Garage.
First out of the new stable is an updated version, the limited edition UREI 1620LE. Tempting though it was to totally re-engineer this classic mixer, Soundcraft has remained loyal to the original circuits and traditional components that delivered the UREI sound, while engineering for enhanced reliability. Only slight modifications to the circuit layout have been made in order to further minimize noise with no detriment to the sound. With all the sonic qualities retained, users of the new mixer will also experience the reassuringly positive and authentic rotary feel of the 1620, while the panel layout remains as inspiring and intuitive today as it was in the 1970s. All this gives the DJ unrivalled control in the mix.
Features of the 1620LE include six input channels--two phono and four aux inputs (three line and one mic, each with phono options available)--headphone monitoring of any input, House and Booth master output volume controls, and two-band EQ on the output. Furthermore, the unit has been given gold-plated connectors on the rear.
For the Hip-Hop & Scratch DJ, the new 1601 and 1601S are two-channel digital mixers.
Designed with the hip-hop DJ in mind, sporting a clear battle area around the faders, the 1601 features selectable line or phono inputs and three-band EQ on each channel, high-pass filters for removing turntable rumble or stage noise, an FX send and return loop with selectable signal feed locations, and an independent mic/line input with two-band EQ. Each input fader has selectable response curves, as does the cross-fader. The headphone outputs (both 1/4-inch and mini-jack connectors are provided) have an EQ control that allows the DJ to tune the phones to his own ears. Two independent sets of dual 10-segment LED meters show the input and output levels. Outputs are on both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA-phono connectors. A specially designed Exciter section has a variable frequency control, and a mix control to allow the excited program to be added to the main mix. The 1601 is powered by an integral universal voltage power supply.
The 1601S is a true multi-genre mixer, expanding its use to cover house, techno, breaks, drum & bass, R&B and more. It is identical to the 1601, but has the added feature of a high-performance, two-bank, 32-beat, 96kHz/24-bit auto-looping sampler with one-shot and reverse functions. The playback from either sample bank is assignable to channel one and/or channel two. A BPM lock indicator shows that the BPM engine is ready to sample, and a footswitch connector allows control while the DJ's hands remain focused on creating the mix.
To aid in field servicing, the input faders, cross-fader, CF monitor fader, sampler controls, input select switches and EQ pots on the 1601 Series are all user-replaceable.
After careful consideration, highly respected mixing technology specialist Soundcraft has re-created the 1620 for the 21st Century. Remaining faithful to every detail of the original design, a limited edition of new 1620LEs enables a new generation of DJs to enjoy the unique sound, feel and facilities of this legendary mixer.
Louie Vega used the new UREI 1620LE at Soul Heaven on January 29th 2005. The first Dj to use the new 1620 LE re-make of the classic 1620 rotary mixer! No other mixer sounds as good as the 1620 which became popular in the New York club scene during late 1970's. Frequently used in many of the ground breaking and influential clubs of the time such as Paradise Garage its high quality components complement dance music perfectly. It is only fitting therefore that Little Louie Vega from Masters at work was the man with the privilige of being the first Dj to use the new 1620LE while performing live in London.
1620: THE LEGEND IS REBORN
With six channels and flexible routing, the 1620LE has more than enough connectivity to handle sophisticated system configurations or installations. And when the dancefloor is packed, you'll love the instant, spontaneous and intuitive feel of the 1620LE's controls.
One look at the feature set will tell you that the 1620LE is all about the music. Classic rotary level & balance controls, great source flexibility, separate House and Booth outputs, a beautifully elegant headphone section and true balanced connections put performance where it really counts.
And we've ensured that today's 1620LE continues Urei's hard-earned tradition for reliability. Ruggedly engineered and manufactured to exacting tolerances, this mixer will keep you working, night after night, in the most demanding of environments. Welcome to the new Urei 1620LE. The legend is reborn.
When was the last time you worked with a DJ mixer that truly inspired you? A mixer that actually made dance music sound the way you always knew it could? The Urei 1620 was born in a golden age when great sound really mattered, and where an uncluttered, intuitive control surface freed up the DJ to really connect with both the music and the dancefloor. The new, limited edition 1620LE holds true to all those Urei traditions, using the same circuit designs and components as the original to deliver the fat, smooth and detailed sound that no other DJ mixer has ever come close to.
Becoming the owner of a new Urei by Soundcraft 1620LE means you own a piece of DJ history – using the most up to 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.
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.
UREI 1620LE TECHNICAL SUMMARY
CHANNEL INPUTS
Phono 1 & 2: Stereo RCA phono inputs for direct turntable connection.
Auxes 1 - 3: Stereo RCA inputs for connection of line level sources such as CD,MP-3, tape etc. Optional preamp cards for Phono/Mic level connections.
Aux 4: Balanced XLR input for connection of mic level source. Optional preamp cards for Phono/Line level connections.
AUXES
Auxes A - E : Stereo RCA inputs for connection of external line level sources. These can be routed to any of the Aux inputs 1-4 (channels 3-6), allowing an extra level of input flexibility.
BOOTH OUTPUT
Stereo output, supplied on both isolated balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors. Controlled by the master Booth level setting.
HOUSE OUTPUT
Stereo output, supplied on both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA phono connectors. Controlled by the master House level setting. For lighting controllers, a mono summed House output is also provided on unbalanced jack, and is independent of the Master house level control.
TAPE OUTS
For recording purposes, two stereo tape outs are supplied on unbalanced RCA connectors.
FX LOOP
A stereo FX loop is provided on unbalanced RCA connectors, in a ‘Send & Return’ format. This allows an external FX device to be patched into the main House& Booth signal paths.
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Accessed via the front panel, the illuminated headphone output is supplied on a 1/4" stereo jack.
POWER SUPPLY
The high quality internal power supply is an integral part of the 1620LE’s sound. An IEC power inlet is provided, along with a mains voltage selector switch - meaning that wherever you travel, your 1620LE can go with you.
UREI 1620LE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Headphone Output 20Hz-20kHz (+/-1.5dB)
All Other Outputs 20Hz-20kHz (+0/-1dB)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
Balanced House Output <0.1%, 30Hz-20kHz, +20dBu, 10k Ohms
Unbalanced House Output <0.05%, 20Hz-20kHz, +20dBu, 10k Ohms
Booth Output <0.05%, 20Hz-20kHz, +20dBu, 10k Ohms
Tape & FX Loop Outputs <0.05%, 20Hz-20kHz, +20dBu, 10k Ohms
Headphone Output <0.3%, 20Hz-20kHz, +20dBu, 200 Ohm load
IMPEDANCES (INPUT AND OUTPUT)
Phono 1&2 Input 47k Ohms
Microphone Input Optimised for 150 Ohm sources
Aux Input 10k Ohm nominal
FX Loop Input 10k Ohms
Balanced House Output <50 Ohms
Unbalanced House Output 75 Ohms
Booth Output 75 Ohms
Headphone Output <50 Ohms
Mono Output 5k Ohms
Tape & FX Loop Outputs 75 Ohms
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVELS
Balanced House Output +25dBu into 600 Ohms
Unbalanced House Output +20dBu into 600 Ohms
Booth Output +22dBu into 10k Ohms
Mono Output +14dBu into 5k Ohms
Tape & FX Loop Outputs +22dBu into 10k Ohms
POWER SUPPLY
Selectable 100-125/200-250V AC, 50/60Hz. Power consumption 20W max.
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
133(H)x483(W)x203(D)mm / 5.25(H)x19(W)x8(D) inches 6kg/13.2lbs
SHIPPING INFO: 21X13X11 18 LBS
WARRANTY
1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation. Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor. Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.
2 If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty materials and/or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and/or usability thereof is materially affected the Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components. Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.
3 Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit (both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid. 4 This warranty shall only be available if:
a) the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft's manual; and
b) the End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect appearing; and
c) no persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment; and
d) the End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft recommends, with only such operating supplies as meet Soundcraft's specifications and otherwise in all respects in
accordance Soundcraft's recommendations.
5 Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty or negligent handling, chemical or electro-chemical or electrical influences, accidental damage, Acts of God,
neglect, deficiency in electrical power, air-conditioning or humidity control.
6. The benefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User.
7. End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty are in addition to and do not affect any other rights to which they may be entitled against the seller of the Equipment.
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