Features - Mackie VLZ4 Owner's Manual

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+
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
• 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
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How To Use This Manual
After the introduction, a getting started guide will
help you get things set up fast. These are followed by
hookup diagrams which show some typical setups.
Next is a detailed tour of the entire mixer.
The descriptions are divided into sections, just
as your mixer is organized into distinct zones:
• Rear Panel / Connections
• Channel Controls
• 2-Track, USB, Aux Masters, Meters
• Stereo Effects Processors, Headphones,
Talkback, Main and Groups Mix
Throughout these sections you'll find illustrations
with each feature numbered and described in nearby
paragraphs.
This icon marks infor mation that is critically
important or unique to the mixer. For your own
good, read them and remember them.
This icon will lead you to some explanations
of features and practical tips. They usually
have some valuable nuggets of information.