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Mackie VLZ3 4BUS Owner's Manual

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24/32-Channel Premium FX Mixer with USB
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  • Page 1 VLZ3 4•Bus 24/32-Channel Premium FX Mixer with USB O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 2. Keep these instructions. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 3.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Set the levels It’s not even necessary to hear what you’re doing to We realize that you must be really keen set optimal levels. But if you’d like to: Plug headphones to try out your new mixer. Please read the into the phones output jack, then turn up the phones safety instructions on page 2, then have knob just a little.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Bottom line? You have an awesome mixer with Mackie Last, but not least, it may be used to return plug-in VLZ3 sound quality, "built-like-a-tank" build quality and effects from the DAW in a live mix scenario.

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    • Troubleshooting • Repair • 60mm long-wearing logarithmic-taper faders • All steel, classic Mackie "Built-Like-A-Tank" Appendix B: Connections chassis design • XLR Connectors • 1/4" TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks • Smallest footprint in class saves precious desk •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......2 39. OL LED ........... 19 QUICK START ............3 40. SIG LED ..........20 INTRODUCTION ............4 41. SOLO ............. 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........6 42. ASSIGN ..........20 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS..........7 43. CHANNEL FADER ........20 FEATURES ...............

  • Page 7: Hookup Diagrams

    Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers are used as stage monitors for the band; they are connected to the aux 1-4 send jacks. A Mackie SRM150 powered speaker receives a mono input from the aux 5 send, and is used as a monitor for Chris (the keyboard player). Graphic EQs are connected to aux inserts 1-4 to help prevent feedback.
  • Page 8 Once the band has played a few shows and feel that the songs are up to par, then it's time to record them for posterity and all three adoring fans. The good thing is that the Mackie VLZ3 4•Bus mixer functions great in both environments...

  • Page 9: Features

    VLZ3 4•Bus Features 23/24 21/22 PHONES MONITOR GROUP INSERTS (TIP=SEND, RING=RETURN) (BAL/UNBAL) (BAL/UNBAL) (MONO) MONITOR GROUP OUTS INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT (MONO) (BAL/UNBAL) LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN...

  • Page 10: Insert

    23/24 21/22 PHONES MONITOR GROUP INSERTS (TIP=SEND, RING=RETURN) (BAL/UNBAL) (BAL/UNBAL) (MONO) MONITOR GROUP OUTS INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT (MONO) (BAL/UNBAL) LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN...

  • Page 11: L/R Main Outputs: Xlr & 1/4

    23/24 21/22 PHONES MONITOR GROUP INSERTS (TIP=SEND, RING=RETURN) (BAL/UNBAL) (BAL/UNBAL) (MONO) MONITOR GROUP OUTS INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT (MONO) (BAL/UNBAL) LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN...

  • Page 12: Aux Inserts

    To recording device. use this feature with a PC, first download the PC ASIO driver from www.mackie.com. If connecting to a Mac, 17. HEADPHONE OUTPUT the mixer will show up as a 4x2 device with no driver This 1/4"...
  • Page 13 1-2. The second switch (to the right) feeds...a truly powerful feature! Be sure to review the will select either Groups 3-4 or Aux 5-6 to feed USB software requirements on www.mackie.com to confirm output channels 3-4. that the latest device drivers are currently in use.

  • Page 14: Talkback Mic

    23/24 21/22 PHONES MONITOR GROUP INSERTS (TIP=SEND, RING=RETURN) (BAL/UNBAL) (BAL/UNBAL) (MONO) MONITOR GROUP OUTS INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT (MONO) (BAL/UNBAL) LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN...

  • Page 15: Front Panel - Knob Twiddlin' Section

    VLZ3 4•Bus Features Front Panel - Channel Strip 21/22 23/24 GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN 2404 100% SUCK +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB 2-TRACK RETURN USB OUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT...

  • Page 16: Gain Control

    “U” like Unity gain down there that you want to hear, and filtering it out Mackie mixers have a “U” symbol on almost every level makes the low stuff you do want much more crisp and control. It stands for “unity gain,” meaning no change in tasty.

  • Page 17: Compressor

    26. COMPRESSOR Each of the last four mono channels in the VLZ3 4•Bus mixer has an in-line compressor circuit with a variable threshold. This is very useful for compression of vocals, and snare drums, for example, so you might consider connecting your microphones and drum mics to these channels, rather than other channels.

  • Page 18: Aux Sends 1-6

    27. AUX SENDS 1-6 29. INT FX 1-2 / AUX SENDS 5-6 These controls allow you to set up These controls have dual functions depending on to six independent mixes, typically what your needs are at any given time. They allow you for running stage monitors or to send signal either to internal effects FX1 and FX2, or external effects processors.

  • Page 19: High Eq

    31. HIGH EQ 37. PAN The high EQ provides up to This control allows you to adjust 15 dB of boost or cut above how much of the channel signal is sent 12 kHz, and it is also flat (no to the left versus the right outputs.

  • Page 20: Sig Led

    The OL (overload) LED will come on when the With the pan knob at the center detent, the left and channel’s input signal is too high. This should be right sides receive equal signal levels (main mix L-R, avoided, as distortion will occur. If the OL LED comes group 1-2, and group 3-4).

  • Page 21: 2-Track, Usb, Aux Masters And Meters

    So, the original unprocessed “dry” signals go from 2404 the channels to the main mix, and the processed “wet” signals go from the stereo returns to the main mix, and 100% SUCK once mixed together, the dry and wet signals combine to 2-TRACK RETURN USB OUT create a glorious sound!

  • Page 22: Usb Out

    53. MASTER AUX SENDS SOLO 2404 This button allows you to solo an individual aux send. If you are using the aux sends to feed your stage 100% SUCK monitors, you may use these buttons to check your 2-TRACK RETURN USB OUT CH 1-2 CH 3-4...

  • Page 23: Left/Right Level Meters

    58. LEFT/RIGHT Level Meters 60. SOLO MODE These peak meters are made up of two columns of Engaging a channel's solo switch [41] will cause this twelve LEDs, with three colors to indicate different dramatic turn of events: Any existing source selection ranges of signal level, traffic light style.

  • Page 24: Stereo Effects Processors, Headphones, Talkback, Main And Groups Mix

    Groups Mix* EQ [31-36], and channel faders [43], as well as the FX Send Master [61]. There are two identical Mackie Running-Man 32-bit 64. PRESET DISPLAY internal effects processors. They are mono-in, stereo-out effects processors, with 24 presets each. Signals to these...

  • Page 25: Preset Selector, Tap Delay And Led

    Plate Reverb Chorus Vocal Plate Chorus + Reverb SIG/OL SIG/OL Warm Room Doubler SEND MASTER TO AUX 1 SEND MASTER TO AUX 1 SOLO Bright Room Tape Slap Warm Lounge Delay 1 Brt 350ms Small Stage Delay 1 Wrm 300ms DELAY DELAY TO AUX 2...

  • Page 26: Monitor Level

    68. MONITOR LEVEL NOTE: The talkback destination switches are latching switches, not momentary. In This knob is used to adjust the volume at the monitor other words, there is no need to hold down output [15, 16], from off to maximum gain (max). the switch(es) when using the talkback feature.

  • Page 27: Group 1-4 Faders

    75. MAIN MIX Afl is a stereo solo bus, so in afl mode, soloing Group 1 by itself places the signal on the left, Group 2 shows up This stereo fader allows you to adjust the levels of the on the right, and soloing both yields a stereo image, with main mix signals sent to the XLR and 1/4"...

  • Page 28: Appendix A: Service Information

    Visit the Support section of our • Turn the channel gains down, one by one. If the website (www.mackie.com) where you will find lots of sound disappears, it’s either that channel or useful information such as FAQs, documentation and whatever is plugged into it, so unplug whatever any updated PC drivers etc.

  • Page 29: Appendix B: Connections

    “XLR” Connectors • Unbalanced Send/Return circuits. When wired Mackie mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” connectors on as send/return “Y” connector, a 1⁄4" TRS jack all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded or plug is connected tip to signal send (output (earthed) shield, pin 2 wired to the “high”...
  • Page 30 Using the Send-only on an Insert Jack If you insert a TS (mono) 1⁄4" plug only partially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the mixer).

  • Page 31: Appendix C: Technical Information

    All other outputs: +21 dBu “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks 3-Band Equalization (mono channels) or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz...
  • Page 32 Dimensions WEIGHT 39.0 lb 17.7 kg PHONES MONITOR GROUP INSERTS 31/32 29/30 MONITOR GROUP OUTS INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT...

  • Page 33: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram M ain Main Aux 1 Aux 1 (pre) Aux 2 Aux 2 (pre) Aux 3 Aux 3 (pre/post) Aux 4 Aux 4 (pre/post) Aux 5 Aux 5 (post) Aux 6 Aux 6 (post) FX 1 FX 2 FX 2 PFL solo PFL Solo AFL solo L...
  • Page 34 Track Sheet - Mono Channels GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45d LOW CUT LOW CUT...
  • Page 35 Track Sheet - Comp & Stereo Channels and Master Section XX/XX XX/XX GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN XX04 100% SUCK +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB 2-TRACK RETURN USB OUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT CH 1-2...

  • Page 36: Appendix D: Usb And You

    PC, first download the PC ASIO output channels 1-2. The second switch (to the right) driver from www.mackie.com. If connecting to a Mac, will select either Groups 3-4 or Aux 5-6 to feed USB the mixer will show up as a 4x2 device with no driver output channels 3-4.

  • Page 37: Appendix E: Table Of Effects Presets

    Appendix E: Table of Effects Presets No. Title Description Example of its use 01 Plate Reverb This preset emulates vintage mechanical reverberation Perfect for thickening percussive instruments, such that was generated with a metal plate. Its sound is char- as a snare drum, or tight vocal arrangements. acterized by lots of early reflections and no pre-delay.

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    Need help with your new mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other useful information. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, PST).
  • Page 39 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...

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