Mackie 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Ultra Compact Mixer

Description

12-CHANNEL COMPACT ANALOG MIXER

VLZ4 ups the level of sonic quality at every level, featuring Mackie’s flagship Onyx mic preamps and premium components from front to back. The result is the most rock solid, the most easy to use and, yes, the best sounding compact mixer ever created.

BIG MIXER CAPABILITY IN A SMALL PORTABLE SIZE

A favorite among small bands, home studios, and small venues, the 1202VLZ4 packs a ton of pro capabbility into its easily portable form factor. Great for home studios, podcasting, broadcast, and more where sound quality, small size, and versatility is a must.

12-channel mixer featuring our signature high-headroom, low-noise design

4 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

12 high-headroom line inputs

3-band EQ (80 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 12 kHz)

18 dB/oct 75 Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels

Aux send, level, pan and PFL solo on each channel

Stereo return for connecting FX processor or other stereo source

ALT 3/4 stereo bus for added routing flexibility

Control room / phones source matrix

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

Rack-mountable design using an optional rack ear kit

Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use

Specifications

Main Mix Noise
Main mix knob down, channel gain knobs down	-100 dBu
Main mix knob @ unity, channel gain knobs down	-86.5 dBu
Main mix knob @ unity, channel gain knobs @ unity	-84.5 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
(1 kHz @ 30 dB gain, 20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth)Mic pre @ insert	<0.0007%
Attenuation / Crosstalk
Main mix knob down	-75 dBu
Channel Alt / Mute switch engaged	-85 dBu
Channel gain knob down	-87 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)
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	+22 dBu
Tape in	+16 dBu
All other inputs	+22 dBu
Main mix XLR out	+28 dBu
All other outputs	+22 dBu
Impedances
Mic in	2.5 kΩ
Channel insert return	2.5 kΩ
All other inputs	10 kΩ or greater
Tape out	1.1 kΩ
All other outputs	120 Ω
EQ
High Shelving	±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking	±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Shelving	±15 dB @ 80 Hz
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption	25 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
Fuse Rating
100-120V	500 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
220-240V	250 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Physical Properties
Height	10.7 in / 273 mm
Depth	3.0 in / 75 mm
Width	11.9 in / 303 mm
Weight	6.5 lb / 3.0 kg
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height	6.1 in / 155 mm
Depth	14.0 in / 356 mm
Width	13.2 in / 335 mm
Weight	8.0 lb / 3.6 kg
Options
1202VLZ4 Mixer Bag	P/N 093-004-00