Product Description
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The ultra-compact 402-VLZ3 Premium 4-Channel Mic/Line Mixer
builds on the legacy of Mackie?s top-selling VLZ mixers. Two
studio-grade XDR2? (Extended Dynamic Range) mic preamps and
proprietary Active EQ give the 402-VLZ3 its high-headroom,
low-noise functionality. Its super-sleek, extra-rugged steel
chassis is packed with useful features like 2 switchable Hi-Z
instrument inputs, assignable stereo RCA input, phantom power for
condenser mics, and bright 8-segment stereo meters. Thanks to the
402-VLZ3, you can now get exceptional sound quality and
performance in an amazingly small footprint?at an astonishingly
low price.
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Until now, mixers built for low-input, two-mic or
one-mic-and-a-guitar applications really skimped on quality. With
their flimsy construction and dismal sound, they resembled and
performed like children’s toys. So we created the 402-VLZ3, the
perfect ultra-compact mixer for applications that require few
inputs, but demand full-on professional sound.
The 4-channel 402-VLZ3 delivers pure VLZ3 quality in our
smallest form factor ever, making it ideal when your input counts
are low, or when space is at a premium. In a sleek, small
package, you get the signature VLZ3 high headroom, low noise
design, complete with 2 XDR2 preamps, premium EQ, and modern mix
bus architecture, for the best-sounding, mini-est pro mixer on
the planet. And the price is mini, too—in fact, it’s our lowest
price in recorded history for a VLZ3 mixer. At last, you no
longer need to buy more mixer than you need just to get the
quality you deserve.
XDR2 preamps
Extended Dynamic Range=Extended Sonic Possibilities XDR2Among
the features that have earned the VLZ3 mixers their stellar
reputation are the XDR2 "Extended Dynamic Range" mic preamps.
That’s because serious as of time and energy went into their
design, and the result is phenomenal. You simply won’t find
preamps this good on any other mixer in this price range. The
XDR2 preamps deliver pure, clean, studio-grade sound—the kind of
quality you’d expect to find in pricey boutique mic pres. They
have an incredibly wide frequency range, especially in the low
end, and even at extremely high gain settings. They offer
incredibly low noise, amazing RFI rejection, and with 60dB of
available gain per channel, the 402-VLZ3 can handle inputs
ranging from a whisper to a scream. With the superior sound of
the 402-VLZ3’s two XDR2 preamps, rest assured you will always get
optimum performance out of your professional ribbon, dynamic, and
condenser mics.
Musical EQ for Your Tweaking Pleasure
EQ Knobs The 402-VLZ3’s ultra-musical 2-band Active EQ provides
just the right a of sound shaping flexibility. We invested
tremendous resources into optimizing the center frequencies of
our EQs, and improved the interaction of the separate EQ bands,
so your tracks can be molded and tweaked for the perfect result.
The 402-VLZ3’s low shelving at 80Hz and high shelving at 12kHz
mean you can quickly and effectively sculpt your tone for the
ultimate in punch and brilliance—and with up to 15dB boost/cut
capability per band, you get loads of latitude. There’s also a
100Hz low cut/high pass switch for each mic input, so you can
keep the ultra-low frequency muddiness out of your sound—and give
your bass that extra punch if used in conjunction with the Low
EQ.
Small Yet Powerfully Flexible
Though small in stature, the 402-VLZ3 provides an incredible
abundance of professional features and mission-critical tools to
enhance your mixing experience—and your creativity. In addition
to essential features like phantom power for your condenser mics,
you get a variety of user options that make the 402-VLZ3 a
surprisingly versatile mixing machine. Two switchable Hi-Z
instrument inputs allow you to plug instruments like electric
guitar or bass in direct—no external gear required—or, disengage
the switch to connect line level sources such as keyboards, or CD
or mp3 players. Use the high pass filters on channels 1 and 2 to
cut the rumble with the touch of a button. Connect line level
stereo gear like DJ decks using the assignable stereo RCA input,
and either route to your phones for queuing up, or to your main
mix for overdubbing while monitoring back from your computer on
phones. Flexibly monitor and record mono and stereo sources using
the stereo pan function—when the switch is out, a mono source
will be split between the left and right of the main mix equally,
and when the switch is in, channels 1 and 2 are hard-panned left
and right (perfect for stereo mics). Keep an eye on
your levels with the bright 8-segment stereo meters, as well as
the responsive overload LEDs that warn you when you’re overdoing
it with the gain and/or EQ. No matter how you use it, the
402-VLZ3 supplies everything you need to get the job done.
Ultra-compact, sleek, rugged chassis
ProfileNow you can have your pro mixer, and take it with you,
too. The 402-VLZ3 features a tight, low-profile design that fits
the most modest—or congested—areas perfectly, including your
backpack or laptop case. Like all VLZ3 mixers, the 402-VLZ3 is
built like a tank, too. Our legendary solid-steel chassis can
take the kind of abuse that would turn our competitors’ flimsy
boxes into twisted chunks of debris. Instead of cheap, unsealed
potentiometers, we use co-molded pots, which offer substantial
strain and impact . By design, our control knobs ‘ride’
just above the surface of the chassis, so if something falls onto
the mixer, the impact is transferred from the knobs to the
chassis—not to the potentiometers or circuit board. Finally, we
use thick, horizontally ed fiberglass PC boards to eliminate
the potential for damage and brace them with a shock-absorbing
support structure. And not only is the 402-VLZ3 tough, but it can
be flexibly positioned, thanks to a bottom panel that lets you
easily an optional mic stand adapter with just a few
screws. Attach your 402-VLZ3 to a mic stand, and you can adjust
its height and angle to suit your unique—or weird—work style.
Applications A-Plenty
With its professional features and ultra-compact footprint, the
402-VLZ3 is ideal for a variety of applications, including home
studio and on-the-go , multimedia projects, field
mixing, broadcast use, and post-production work. (Check out our
hookup guide to see how you can put it all together.)
Less Really Is More
The best-sounding, most professional ultra-compact in its class,
the 402-VLZ3 gives new meaning to the old adage, less is more.
While there are other ultra-compact mixers out in the world these
days, none provide the performance or sound quality of the
402-VLZ3. Thanks to its ultra-flexible, super-versatile,
professional design, you get the low input count you want, the
extra space you need, and the quality you deserve—all at an
unbelievably low price. Put simply, the 402-VLZ3 is the
go-anywhere, fit-anywhere professional mixer, delivering superior
sound quality—and unbeatable value.
Features
* Ultra-compact 4-channel mixer featuring Mackie VLZ3’s signature
low noise, high-headroom design
* 2 studio-grade XDR2™ Extended Dynamic Range mic preamps with: *
Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
* 130dB dynamic range
* +22dBu line input handling
* Extended low frequency response
* Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz - 20kHz)
* Phantom power for studio condenser mics
* 4 high-headroom line inputs
* 2 selectable Instrument inputs – no DI box needed
* 2-Band Active EQ (80Hz, 12kHz) and Lo-Cut filter on mic
channels
* Phantom power for studio condenser mics
* Dedicated Stereo Line Input and Tape Input channels
* High-resolution 8-segment stereo meters
* Sealed rotary controls to resist dust and grime
* Sleek, rugged steel chassis
- Sleek, rugged steel chassis.
- Sealed rotary controls to resist dust and grime.
- 4 high-headroom line inputs.