Mackie's 802-VLZ3 is an incredibly affordable eight-channel mixer
boasting Mackie's premium, no-compromise design that audio
professionals around the world have learned to rely on.
Ideal for
on-the-go, and home studio applications, this rugged mixer features
three of Mackie's acclaimed, studio-grade XDR2 mic preamps for great
sound, as well as a host of line inputs to accommodate nearly any
setup. A 3-band musical EQ section with excellent mid-frequency control
helps you dial in the sound that's right, while you keep an eye on your
level with the 802-VLZ3's 12-segment stereo meters. With the same
rugged chassis, and low noise, high-headroom design that's brought
Mackie's VLZ3 series to fame, you get high-end control at a price that
won't break your budget when you take home Mackie's 802-VLZ3!
Tremendous XDR2 Preamps
If you want excellent, professional sound, you need great mic pres -
that's why Mackie put a lot of heart into the design of the 802-VLZ3's
XDR2 (Extended Dynamic Range) mic preamps. Delivering pure, clean,
studio-grade sound, these pres have an impressively wide frequency
range, especially in the low end, and even at extremely high gain
settings. Switchable phantom power means you can use any of your
favorite microphones with your 802-VLZ3 and expect incredible,
high-quality sound. While it's true that the VLZ3 mixers have gained an
excellent reputation for more than just their mic pres, we can't help
but attribute some of that fame to the XDR2's superb design.
Premium musical EQ section
The 802-VLZ3 features an ultra-musical 3-band active EQ for tweaking
and sculpting your signature sound. Mackie spent time optimizing the
center frequencies of these EQs, and it shows on the 802-VLZ3: enjoy
low shelving at 80Hz, mid-peaking at 2.5kHz, and high shelving at 12kHz
to shape your sound in any direction. Plus, up to 15dB boost/cut per
band gives you a lot of flexibility, and the useful 100Hz low cut/high
pass switch on each mic input can save you from that dreaded
low-frequency muddiness.
Ultra-compact, yet ultra-versatile
Weighing five and a half pounds with its power supply, the Mackie
802-VLZ3 is light enough to fit in your backpack, yet delivers a host
of ins and outs to accommodate nearly any configuration! Two switchable
Hi-Z instrument inputs on channels 1 and 2 mean you can plug your
electric guitar or bass in directly, or, when disengaged, connect
keyboards, CD, or MP3 players - anything line level. Plug a stereo
microphone into the mic inputs, and record with amazing clarity onto
your location recording device. You can even run the tape outputs into
your laptop's stereo inputs and use the included Tracktion software to
capture your sound for later tweaking and editing. You also get
essential engineering features including separate control room volume
and phones knobs. Another handy feature on Mackie's 802-VLZ3 is its
clever "mute" function - signals from muted channels are secretly
routed to the Alt 3-4 outputs and also into the Control Room section -
ideal for creating submixes, previewing channels, or creating a "mix
minus" for broadcast applications!
Sleek, rugged design
Professionals around the world choose Mackie mixers for their
road-proven, time-tested design. These VLZ3 Mixers are the same Mackie
workhorses we've come to expect, designed to take some serious abuse,
yet keep on sounding their best. With Mackie's legendary solid-steel
chassis that protects it from any tough knocks, your 802-VLZ3's control
knobs even ride just above the surface of the chassis, transferring
potential impact to the chassis - and not to the vital circuit board.
Thick, horizontally mounted fiberglass PC boards add to the 802-VLZ3's
brick-like construction, giving it a shock-absorbing support structure
that's truly built to last.
Features:
- Ultra-compact 8-channel mixer with low noise, high-headroom VLZ3 design
- 3 studio-grade XDR2 Extended Dynamic Range mic preamps
- 130dB dynamic range
- Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
- Extended low frequency response
- Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Phantom power for studio condenser mics
- 8 high-headroom line inputs
- Aux send, level, pan and PFL solo on each channel
- Selectable Instrument inputs on first two channels - no DI box needed
- Stereo Return for connecting FX processor or other stereo source
- 3-band Active EQ (80Hz, 2.5kHz, 12kHz)
- 18dB/oct. 75Hz Lo-Cut filter on Mic input channels
- ALT 3/4 stereo bus for added versatility
- Control Room/Phones source matrix
- High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
- Sealed rotary controls to resist dust and grime
- Rugged steel chassis
- Includes Tracktion 3 Project Bundle software
