The master of compact analog mixers
Featuring Mackie's Onyx mic preamps, the complete Mackie VLZ4 line offers a proven feature set, a high-headroom, low-noise design and "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction that created an industry ago is over 25 years old.
From every input to every output, VLZ4 is optimized to deliver professional-quality results every time.
Incomparable sound quality
VLZ (very low noise) mixers are designed to deliver the best audio quality regardless of the application you choose to use them for, with a dynamic range of 128.5 dB. The 60 dB gain range delivers the best sound quality from virtually any microphone. With signal levels of +22 dBu, you can rest assured connecting high output sources without distorting your inputs.
High ceiling height and low noise
Strict attention to component quality has led to innovations such as custom M80 operational amplifiers and the class-leading negative summing bus architecture.
Features
- 14-channel mixer with high installation height and low noise level
- 6 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
- Improved RF rejection, perfect for broadcast applications
- Phantom power for condenser microphones
- 3-band equalizer (80 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 12 kHz)
- Two AUX sends, level, pan and solo PFL on each channel
- Two stereo returns for connecting the effects processor or another stereo source
- ATL 3/4 stereo bus for more routing flexibility
- High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
- Waterproof rotary controls that resist dust and dirt
- High visibility, high contrast controls for convenient visual feedback
- Rack-mountable design
Technical characteristics
Noise: Main Mix Fader Down, Channel Faders Down: -101 dBu
Main Mix at Unity, Channel Faders Down: -91 dBu (95 dB signal-to-noise ratio, ref +4 dBu)
Main mix fader in Unity, Channel faders in Unity: -86 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Pre Microphone @ Insert: