Mackie VLZ4 4-Bus 24-Channel 4 Bus FX Mixer with USB
In pursuit of the ultimate "do-it-all" Live Sound Mixer, we threw in the kitchen sink and packed this bad boy with a full set of processors allowing you to travel "rack free" while still making professional sounding mixes.
For starters, we added not one, but TWO, of our patented Running Man FX processors (RMFX+) featuring 24 "gig-ready" effects right into the board. This does not include useless effects such as "the warbler" or the "insanity delay", but rather a suite of quickly accessible and useable reverbs, choruses and delays that make coloring your mix a breeze.
Additionally, both FX processors feature a tap delay, typically only available on an outboard rack. Delays may easily be sync'd with the song at the tap of a finger. And because we love flexible routing (hehe), the processed signal may be sent direct to the mains and monitors from the effects section or re-routed to the two stereo channels to bring them through the EQ and aux section, utilizing the 60mm fader to draw them into the mix.
But wait, there's more! The VLZ4 4-Bus has eight (yes, eight!) single knob compressors to stop the dynamic signals from poking out of the mix. Four compressors are located on the last four mic inputs so that the most critical signals (such as vocals, snare drum, the occasional jaw harp or mountain goats) may be addressed. Plus, there are single knob compressors on each of the four subgroups so that grouped signals (such as a drum set or a choir of didgeridoos) may be blended together for paramount smoothness.
The VLZ4 4-Bus Series Mixers also feature a 4x2 USB recording and playback function. This means that up to four signals may be recorded simultaneously and a stereo mix returned to the mixer for playback. Bottom line? You have an awesome mixer with VLZ4 sound quality, "built-like-a-tank" build quality and a recording and processing feature set that is unparalleled. Congratulations... and happy mixing!
Product Features:
4 Bus mixer featuring our signature high-headroom, low-noise design
Boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range
128.5 dB dynamic range
+22 dBu line input handling
Extended frequency response
Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz - 50 kHz)
Improved RF rejection, perfect for broadcast applications
Phantom power for condenser mics
Dedicated inline channel compression for critical inputs
High-headroom line inputs with dedicated inserts
3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
18 dB/oct 100 Hz low-cut filter on mic 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 4x2 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
PFL/AFL solo modes
60 mm long-wearing log-taper faders
High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
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
Product Specifications:
Main Mix Noise
(20 Hz-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.)
Main Mix Fader Unity, Channel Faders Down: -87.0 dBu (-91.0 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)
Main Mix Fader at Unity, Channel Faders at Unity: -81.5 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
(1 kHz at 15 dB gain, 20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth)
Mic In to Insert Send: <0.001%
Mic In to Main Out: <0.005%
Attenuation / Crosstalk
(1 kHz relative to +10 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth, mic in, 1/4" main out, gain at unity)
Channel Mute Switch Engaged: -90 dBu
Channel Fader Down: -88 dBu
Frequency Response
Mic Input to Main Output (gain at unity):
+0, -1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
+0, -3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(Mic input to insert send out, max gain)
150 Ω Termination:
-128.5 dBu
20 Hz-20 kHz
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
1 kHz: Better than -70 dB
Maximum Levels
Mic In: +21 dBu
All Other Inputs: +21 dBu
Main Mix XLR Out: +27 dBu
All Other Outputs: +21 dBu
Impedances
Mic 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
3-Band EQ (mono channels)
High Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz
Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz - 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
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption: 55 watts
US, JP: 100 - 120 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
EU, UK, AU, CN: 200 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Operating Temperature:
0 - 40 degrees C
32 - 104 degrees F
Physical Properties (product)
Front Height: 1.8 in / 46.3 mm
Rear Height: 6.0 in / 153 mm
Depth: 19.1 in / 486 mm
Width: 29.4 in / 748 mm
Weight: 31.0 lb / 14.1 kg
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height: 10.6 in / 269 mm
Depth: 23.0 in / 584 mm
Width: 33.9 in / 861 mm
Weight: 37.0 lb / 16.8 kg
