Mackie's VLZ4 line is extremely comprehensive, offering mixers of every channel count for every application. From the ultra-compact 402VLZ4 for desktop applications to the venue-friendly 3204VLZ4, you can be sure there is a VLZ4 mixer with the right feature set for your needs.
Clean - High Headroom & Low Noise
Strict attention to component quality has led to innovations like our custom M80 op-amps and class-leading negative summing bus architecture. What that all means is your audio goes in pure and comes out sounding better.
The Original No-Nonsense Compact Mixer Series
Now featuring Mackie's flagship Onyx mic preamps, the comprehensive Mackie VLZ4 line delivers the proven feature set, high-headroom/low-noise design and "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction that created an industry more than 25 years ago. From every input to every output, VLZ4 is optimized to deliver professional-quality results each and every time.
VLZ4 Multi-Channel Compact Mixers
A legend in compact mixer design, performance, and durability, Mackie VLZ is the original no-nonsense mixer series. Offering more bang for your buck, the redesigned VLZ4 line now includes Mackie's industry-proven Onyx preamps for crystal-clear sonic clarity. The comprehensive VLZ4 line delivers the proven feature set, high-headroom/low-noise design and "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction that created an industry more than 20 years ago. From every input to every output, VLZ4 is optimized to deliver professional-quality results each and every time.
Maximum Usability
The new VLZ4's feature a sleek black powder coat finish and cockpit-inspired controls. Colorful high-contrast knobs optimizes the VLZ4's usability in low-light scenarios as well as feature a radical, ergonomic taper that provides all the tactile control you need all while keeping the mixer footprint as small as possible.
Built Like A Tank
Show to show the VLZ4 is made to keep on working no matter what gets thrown at it. Features like a nearly indestructible steel wrap-around chassis and grime-resistant rotary sealed pots make the Mackie VLZ4 mixer a solid investment.
Comprehensive Lineup
The comprehensive VLZ4 line offers mixers of every channel count for every application. From the 402VLZ4 which is perfect for desktop applications to the tour-ready 3204VLZ4 there is a VLZ4 mixer ready for any situation.
Features
- 4-bus mixer featuring high-headroom, low-noise design
- Boutique-quality Onyx microphone preamps
- Wide 60 dB gain range
- 128.5 dB dynamic range
- +22 dBu line input handling
- Extended frequency response
- Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz to 50 kHz)
- Improved RF rejection, suitable for broadcast applications
- Dedicated inline channel compression for critical inputs
- High-headroom line inputs with dedicated inserts
- 18 dB/octave 100 Hz low-cut filter on microphone input channels
- Level, pan, solo, and overload / mute LEDs on each channel
- Four subgroups featuring dedicated inline compressors for total dynamic control
- Six AUX sends with inserts, pre / post fader, and internal/external FX send options
- Two stereo returns and four group outs with inserts
- Dual 32-bit RMFX+ processors featuring 24 gig-ready reverbs, choruses, and tap delay for live applications
- Integrated 4×2 24-bit USB interface
- Stream subgroups or master L / R to your PC or Mac for recording
- Use your favorite plug-in live via AUXES 5 / 6
- Convenient stereo return to mains for music playback or return to channel to implement EQ, AUXES, and more
- Sealed rotary controls resist dust and grime
- Built-like-a-tank rugged steel chassis with powder-coat finish
- High-visibility, high-contrast controls deliver convenient at-a-glance visual feedback
- Universal power supply for worldwide use
- Applications: Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multi-track studio and field recording, video post-production, multimedia applications, broadcast, and many more
Specs
- Mackie 3204-VLZ4
- Noise Main Mix Noise:
- Main Mix Fader at Unity, Channel Faders Down: -84.5 dBu (-88.5 dB signal to noise ratio, ref +4 dBu)
- Main Mix Fader at Unity, Channel Faders at Unity: -80 dBu
- (20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel gains at unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels panned left, even channels panned right)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Microphone In to Insert Send: <0.001%
- Microphone In to Main Out: <0.005%
- (1 kHz at 15 dB gain, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth)
- Crosstalk / Attenuation Channel Mute Switch Engaged: -90 dBu
- Channel Fader Down: -88 dBu
- (1 kHz relative to +10 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, microphone in, 1/4" main out, gain at unity)
- Frequency Response Microphone input to main output (gain at unity)
- +0, -1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
- +0, -3 dB, 100 kHz
- Equivalent Input Noise 150 Ω Termination: -128.5 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Microphone input to insert send out, maximum gain
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio Better than -70 dB at 1 kHz
- Maximum Level Microphone In: +21 dBu
- All Other Inputs: +21 dBu
- Main Mix XLR Out: +27 dBu
- All Other Outputs: +21 dBu
- Impedance Microphone In: 2.7 kΩ
- Channel Insert Return: 2.5 kΩ
- All Other Inputs: 10 kΩ or greater
- Tape Out: <10 Ω
- All Other Outputs: 120 Ω
- Equalizer 3-Band EQ (Mono Channels):
- High Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz
- Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz to 8 kHz
- Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 80 Hz
- Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave, -3 dB at 100 Hz
- 4-Band EQ (Stereo Channels):
- High Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz
- Hi Mid Peaking: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz
- Low Mid Peaking: ±15 dB at 400 Hz
- Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 80 Hz
- USB Format: USB 1.1
- I / O: Stereo Input, 4-Channel Output
- A / D / A: 24 bit, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
- Power Consumption 65 W, 100 to 120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
- Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
- Dimensions Height:
- Front: 1.8" (46.3 mm)
- Rear: 6" (153 mm)
- W x D: 38.0 x 19.1" (964.0 x 486.0 mm)
- Weight 39.0 lb (17.7 kg)
- Packaging Info
- Package Weight 47.05 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 42 x 23 x 10.5"
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