New Mackie 3204VLZ4 32-channel 4-Bus FX Mixer w/ USB 3204-VLZ4

Description:

Each generation of VLZ mixers benefits from a reinvestment in performance, all without raising prices. By continuing to ignore the “race to the bottom,” VLZ4 benefits from generations of performance improvements like transparent EQ, class-leading negative summing bus architecture and custom-designed op-amps to ensure signal integrity from every input to every output. The result is a mixer that is at the peak of performance and is the obvious go-to compact analog mixer for engineers who demand professional results.

ONYX PREAMPS

The performance of Mackie’s Onyx mic preamps is more than proven. Just check all the amazing reviews and customer testimonials. Their boutique quality sound and unmatched performance rival any high-priced, boutique preamp on the market. Adding these flagship preamps to our VLZ4 Series compact mixers underlines our commitment to continually improving the performance of the VLZ line with each generation.

HIGH HEADROOM / LOW NOISE

The VLZ4 design goal was simple: every VLZ4 mixer must have the highest headroom and lowest noise possible. Strict attention to component quality and tolerances has led to innovations like our custom M80 op-amps and class-leading negative summing bus architecture that add yet another level of assurance that a Mackie VLZ4 mixer is the right choice for your professional audio application.

BUILT LIKE A TANK

Mackie VLZ mixers are truly “Built-Like-A-Tank.” From beer spills to drops from moving vehicles, the testimonials are as endless as the applications Mackie mixers serve. The VLZ4 series is certainly no exception. With a nearly indestructible steel wrap-around chassis and features like grime-resistant rotary sealed pots, you can be sure that buying a Mackie VLZ4 mixer is a solid investment.

VLZ4’s new black powder coat finish, cockpit-inspired controls and high-contrast knobs not only optimize your mixer’s usability in low-light scenarios, it also means your mixer looks as good as it performs.

COMPREHENSIVE AND PROVEN

Mackie’s VLZ4 line is extremely comprehensive, offering mixers of every channel count, every price point, for every application. From the ultra-compact 402VLZ4 for desktop applications to the tour-friendly 3204VLZ4, you can be sure there is a VLZ4 mixer with the right feature set for your needs.

 Features:

• Mackie 3204VLZ4 32-channel Mixer
• 32-channel 4-bus mixer featuring Mackie signature high-headroom/low-noise design
• 28 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
  • Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
  • 128.5 dB dynamic range
  • +22 dBu line input handling
  • Extended frequency response
  • Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz – 50kHz)
• Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast applications
• Phantom power for condenser mics
• Dedicated inline channel compression for critical inputs (ch. 25-28)
• 28 high-headroom line inputs with dedicated inserts
• Level, pan, solo and overload/mute LEDs on each channel
• 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
• 18 dB/oct 100Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels
• 4 subgroups featuring dedicated inline compressors for total dynamic control
• 6 aux sends with inserts, pre/post fader and internal/external FX send options
• 2 stereo returns and 4 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
• PFL/AFL solo modes
• 60mm long-wearing log-taper faders
• High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
• Sealed rotary control 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

Details:

• Main Mix Noise:  (20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel  gains @ 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:  –84.5 dBu (–88.5 dB  Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)
• Main mix fader @ unity, channel faders @ unity: –80.0 dBu
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (1 kHz @ 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 @ unity)
  • Channel mute switch engaged: –90 dBu
  • Channel fader down: –88 dBu
• Frequency Response
  • Mic input to main output (gain @ 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 Ohm 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 k Ohm
  • Channel insert return: 2.5 k Ohm
  • All other inputs: 10 k Ohm or greater
  • Tape out: <10 Ohm
  • All other outputs: 120 Ohm
• 3-Band EQ (mono channels)
  • High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
  • Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz – 8 kHz
  • Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
  • Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 100 Hz
• 4-Band EQ (stereo channels)
  • High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
  • Hi Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
  • Low Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 400 Hz
  • Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 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: 65 watts
  • US, JP: 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
  • EU, UK, AU, CN: 200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0° – 40°C/32° – 104°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: 38.0 in / 964 mm
  • Weight: 39.0 lb / 17.7 kg
• Physical Properties (packaged product)
  • Height: 10.6 in / 269 mm
  • Depth: 23.0 in / 584 mm
  • Width: 42.5 in / 1080 mm
  • Weight: 44.0 lb / 20.0 kg