Mackie 3204-VLZ3 Spec Sheet - Page 1

VLZ3 4•Bus PREMIUMFXMIXER WITH USB 2404 and 3204 VLZ3 4•Bus The VLZ3 4•Bus takes the world-renowned Mackie 4•Bus Series mixers to a whole new level, inluding the addition of improved XDR2™ mic preamps, a redesigned mix bus, and optimized active EQ on every channel. Additionally, USB Recording and Playback, onboard dual RMFX+™ engines and eight individual compressors come standard on every VLZ3 4•Bus mixer. The 2404-VLZ3 is equipped with 20 mono mic/line channels while the 3204-VLZ3 comes standard with 28 mono mic/line channels. Both mixers have two stereo channels with 4-band equalization, four group outputs and inserts, and XLR and TRS stereo and mono main outputs and inserts. Each mono channel has an input Gain control with 60 dB of gain, a sharp 18 dB/octave, 100 Hz Low Cut filter, a 3-band EQ with sweepable mid, six Aux Sends, Pan, Mute, Solo, assign switches, a 60mm fader and a Channel Insert jack for connecting an external processor. Other features include phantom power, mono and stereo monitor outputs, a stereo tape input and output, a ¼-inch stereo headphone jack, a dedicated talkback XLR jack, stereo 12-segment LED meters, a BNC lamp socket, and six Aux Sends and Inserts. Aux Sends 1-2 are pre-fader. Aux Sends 3-4 have a switch on each channel for selecting pre- or post-fader send, whereas Aux Sends 5-6 are a fixed post-fader send, perfect for effects loops. Auxes 1-6 have a master level control and all six Auxes are post-EQ. There are four stereo returns with various routing options for each return. The VLZ3 4•Bus packs a unique 4x2 USB recording and playback function, 2-Track Return selection, and features two of Mackie's patented Running Man FX processors (RMFX+™) featuring 24 "gig-ready" effects, the returns of which may be routed into the last two stereo channels for maximum flexibility. APPLICATIONS Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multitrack studio and field recording, video post-production, multimedia applications, broadcast, and many, many more. FEATURES: ■ Premium 4•Bus FX Mixer with USB ■ Studio-grade XDR2™ Extended Dynamic Range mic preamps with: • 130 dB dynamic range • Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz - 20 kHz) • Phantom power for studio condenser mics ■ 4 subgroups, each with dedicated compressors ■ Dedicated in-line channel compression for critical inputs ■ 3-band active EQ with swept mid-frequency ■ Dual 32-bit RMFX+™ processsors featuring 24 "gig ready" effects including reverb, delay, and chorus ■ Integrated 4x2 24-bit USB interface • Stream subgroups or master L/R to your laptop for recording • Use your favorite plug-in live via auxes 5/6 • Convenient stereo return for music playback from laptop during breaks ■ 6 aux sends with inserts, 1-2 pre, 3-4 pre/post switchable, 5-6 switchable to internal effects ■ 18 dB/octave, 100 Hz low-cut filter on every mic input ■ 60mm long-wearing logarithmic-taper faders ■ All-steel, classic Mackie "Built-Like-A-Tank" chassis design ■ Smallest footprint in class saves precious space ■ Lightweight and portable • 2404-VLZ3: 31 lb / 14.1 kg • 3204-VLZ3: 39 lb / 17.7 kg 1/6 PAGES