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1202-VLZ3 PROFESSIONAL
COMPACT MIXER
FEATURES:
■Ultra-compact 12-channel mixer featuring Mackie
VLZ3’s signature low noise, high-headroom design
■Four studio-grade XDR2™ Extended Dynamic Range
mic preamps with:
 •Ultra-wide60dBgainrange
 •130dBdynamicrange
 •+22dBulineinputhandling
 •Extendedlow-frequencyresponse
 •Distortionunder0.0007%(20Hz–20kHz)
 •Phantompowerforstudiocondensermics
■12 high-headroom line inputs
■Advanced DC pulse transformer RF rejection
■ Twoauxsends,level,pan,andPFLsolooneach 
channel
■Two stereo aux returns with EFX to Monitor switch
■ 3-bandactiveEQ(80Hz,2.5kHz,12kHz)
■
18dB/octave,75Hzlow-cutlteronmicinputchannels
■Alt 3-4 stereo bus for added versatility
■ Controlroom/phonessourcematrix
■Rack-mountable design using optional rack ears
■Sealed rotary controls to resist dust and grime
■Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
■Rugged steel chassis
1202-VLZ3
The 1202-VLZ3 continues the evolution of the Mackie VLZ
mixers. With improved XDR2™ mic preamps, a re-designed
mix bus, and optimized active EQ on every channel, the
1202-VLZ3 is packed with premium features and maximum
flexibility.
The 1202-VLZ3 is equipped with four mono mic/line
channels and four stereo line-input channels, for a total of
12 input channels. Each channel has a 3-band EQ, Aux 1
and 2 sends, Pan, Mute/Alt, Solo and a Level control.
In
addition, the mic/line channels have phantom power, an
input Gain control with 60 dB of gain, a sharp 18 dB/octave,
75 Hz Low Cut filter and a Channel Insert jack for connecting
an external processor.
The Mute/Alt 3-4 switch effectively creates a second stereo
bus. The Mute button on each channel mutes that channel in
the Main Mix, but also acts as a router to the 3-4 stereo bus,
greatly increasing signal routing flexibility.
The Control Room/Phones section has its own level control,
outputs and input matrix for selecting any combination of
Main Mix, Tape In and Alt 3-4 to create custom headphone
mixes, to monitor tape levels and more. A separate switch
routes this multi-source signal back into the Main Mix.
Aux Send 1 has a master level control and a switch for
selecting pre- or post-fader send, whereas Aux Send 2 is a
fixed post-fader send, perfect for effects loops. There are two
stereo returns, with a switch to route Stereo Return 2 to Aux
Send 1 (to include reverb in the monitors, for example).
Other features include a stereo tape input and output, a
1/4-inch stereo headphone jack, stereo 12-segment LED
meters, and TRS and XLR stereo output jacks, with a
mic/line level switch on the XLR outs.
Because of its many features and versatility, the 1202-VLZ3
may be used for extra studio-grade preamps, as aux inputs
for a mixing console, or as an impedance- or level-matching
audio toolkit.
APPLICATIONS
Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums,
banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, studio and
field recording, multimedia applications, broadcast, and
many, many more.
1202-VLZ3 PROFESSIONAL
COMPACT MIXER
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1202-VLZ3 SPECIFICATIONS
Noise Characteristics
(Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain)
150 termination –129.5 dBu
(20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4” Main Out, channels 1-4 Gain
@ unity gain, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to Main Mix,
channels 1 and 3 panned left, 2 and 4 panned right)
Main Mix knob down, channel Level knobs down –100 dBu
Main Mix knob @ unity, channel Level knobs down –86.5 dBu
Main Mix knob @ unity, channel Level knobs @ unity –84.5 dBu
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, ref. +4 dBu 90 dBu
Frequency Response
(Mic input to any output)
20 Hz to 60 kHz +0 dB / –1 dB
20 Hz to 200 kHz +0 dB / –3 dB
Distortion (THD+N)
(1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth)
Mic pre @ insert 0.0007%
Attenuation and Crosstalk
(1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, Line In,
1/4” Main Out, Gain @ unity)
Main Mix knob down –75 dBu
Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged –85 dBu
Channel Level knob down –87 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
(Mic In to Insert Send out, max gain)
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
EQ
High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 75 Hz
Input and Output Impedance
Mic In 2.5 k
Channel Insert Return 2.5 k
All other inputs 10 k or greater
Tape Out 1.1 k
All other outputs 120
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption 25 watts
US, JP 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Fuse rating 500 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
EU 200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Fuse rating 250 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C
32˚ – 104˚F
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height 14.0 in / 356 mm
Width 14.0 in / 356 mm
Depth 7.0 in / 178 mm
Shipping Weight 11.5 lb / 5.2 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height 11.2 in / 284 mm
Width 11.9 in / 303 mm
Depth 3.0 in / 75 mm
Net Weight 6.5 lb / 3.0 kg
Options
Rackmount Bracket Set 090-046-90
Mixer Bag 093-004-00
Ordering Information
1202-VLZ3 12-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, US
P/N 0018452-00
1202-VLZ3 12-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, EU
P/N 0018452-01
1202-VLZ3 12-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, JP
P/N 0018452-02
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1202-VLZ3 PROFESSIONAL
COMPACT MIXER
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 6.5 lb [3.0 kg].
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 11.5 lb [5.2 kg].
1202-VLZ3 DIMENSIONS
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1202-VLZ3 PROFESSIONAL
COMPACT MIXER
75Hz
HPF
MID HI
80 2K5 12K
LO
MID HI
80 2K5 12K
LO
MID HI
80 2K5 12K
LO
SOLO
RELAY
20
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
MAIN L
MAIN R
ALT L
ALT R
AUX SEND 1 PRE
AUX SEND 1 POST
A
UX SEND 2 POST
SOLO
LOGIC
PHANTOM POWER
MIC IN
LINE IN
GAIN
INSERT
LO CUT
3-BAND EQ
LEVEL PA NMAIN / ALT
AUX
SENDS
SOLO (PFL)
MONO CHANNEL
(1 OF 4)
2
1
3
STEREO CHANNEL
(1 OF 4)
LINE IN L
LINE IN R
3-BAND EQ
LEVEL PA N
MAIN / ALT
STEREO RETURN 1
L IN
R IN
STEREO RETURN 2
L IN
(MONO)
R IN
GAIN
GAIN
RETURN TO
AUX 1
MAIN MIX MAIN
LEVEL 30dB PAD
TA PE OUT L
LINE OUT L
BAL OUT L
BAL OUT R
LINE OUT R
ALT MIX
ALT OUT L
ALT OUT R
ALT
TA PE
MAIN
SOURCE
CONTROL ROOM &
PHONES LEVEL
METERING
(0dBu = 0VU)
LEFT
RIGHT
CONTROL ROOM OUT
PHONES OUT
AUX MIX
AUX 1
PRE / POST
AUX SEND 2
AUX SEND 1
MACKIE 1202-VLZ3
BLOCK DIAGRAM
5/06
SOLO MIX
ASSIGN TO MAIN
TA PE IN+6dB
L
RCONTROL ROOM &
PHONES MIX
2
31
2
31
RUDE SOLO LED
SOLO (PFL)
AUX 2
AUX 1
AUX 1 LEVEL
TA PE OUT R
1202-VLZ3 BLOCK DIAGRAM
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1202-VLZ3 PROFESSIONAL
COMPACT MIXER
Part No. SW0771 Rev. B 12/10
POWER
ON
PHANTOM
ON
L MAIN
MAIN
OUTPUT
LEVEL
4 3
R/4L/3
CHANNEL INSERT
BAL/UNBALBALANCEDBAL /UNBAL
ALT
OUTPUT
R L
CONTROL
ROOM
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PART S INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
AVIS:
RISQUEDE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
2 1
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )
XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC.
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1
0
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B
V
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
M
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G
A
I
N
0
U
60
LINE IN 1
MIC 1
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB /OCT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB /OCT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB /OCT
LOW CUT
75 Hz
18dB /OCT
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 2
MIC2
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 3
MIC 3
BAL
OR
UNBAL
LINE IN 4
MIC 4
BAL
OR
UNBALAUX SEND
1
2
1
2
R
R
L
L /MONO ALL BAL/UNBAL TAPE
INPUT
TAPE
OUTPUT L
R
L
R
L
R
MAIN OUT
BAL/UNBAL
L
MONO MONO MONO MONO
LINE IN 5–6
R
LINE IN 7–8 LINE IN 9–10 LINE IN 11–12
BAL
OR
UNBAL
L
R
BAL
OR
UNBAL
L
R
BAL
OR
UNBAL
L
R
BAL
OR
UNBAL
X
D
R
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P
R
E
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P
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D
R
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R
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X
D
R
M
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P
R
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GAIN
+15dB -45dB
M
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C
G
A
I
N
0
U
60
-
1
0
d
B
V
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
M
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G
A
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N
0
U
60
-
1
0
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B
V
GAIN
+15dB -45dB
M
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C
G
A
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N
0
U
60
-
1
0
d
B
V
OO
+15
OO
+15
AUX
+15-15
+15-15
+15-15
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
HI
12kH z
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
HI
12kH z
MID
2.5kH z
LOW
80Hz
HI
12kH z
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
HI
12kH z
MID
2.5kH z
LOW
80Hz
HI
12kH z
MID
2.5kH z
LOW
80Hz
HI
12kH z
MID
2.5kH z
LOW
80Hz
EQ
L R
1
MUTE
PAN
AUX
EQ
PAN
AUX
EQ
PAN
AUX
EQ
PAN
AUX
EQ
PAN
AUX
EQ
PAN
AUX
EQ
PAN
AUX
EQ
PAN
ALT 3–4MUTE
ALT 3–4MUTE
ALT 3–4MUTE
ALT 3–4MUTE
ALT 3–4MUTE
ALT 3–4MUTE
ALT 3–4MUTE
ALT 3–4
PRE FA DER
SOLO
LEVEL
2
PRE FA DER
SOLO
LEVEL
3
PRE FA DER
SOLO
LEVEL
4
PRE FA DER
SOLO
LEVEL
5/6
PRE FA DER
SOLO
LEVEL
7/8
PRE FA DER
SOLO
LEVEL
9/10
PRE FA DER
SOLO
LEVEL
11/12
PRE FA DER
SOLO
LEVEL
POWER
RUDE
SOLO
LIGHT
LEVEL
SET
CONTROL
ROOM
SOURCE
ALT 3–4
TAPE
MAIN MIX
CLIP
LEFT RIGHT
0dB=0dBu
ASSIGN
TO MAIN MIX
MAIN MIX
/SUBMIX
CTL ROOM
+12dB
OO
U
+12dB
OO
U
+12dB
OO
U
+12dB
OO
U
+12dB
OO
U
+12dB
OO
U
+12dB
OO
U
+12dB
OO
U
MAX
OO
U
+12dB
OO
U
U
U
OO
+15
OO
+15
U
U
OO
+15
OO
+15
U
U
OO
+15
OO
+15
U
U
U
U
U
+15-15
+15-15
+15-15
L R
U
U
U
+15-15
+15-15
+15-15
L R
U
U
U
+15-15
+15-15
+15-15
L R
U
U
U
+15-15
+15-15
+15-15
L R
U
U
U
+15-15
+15-15
+15-15
L R
U
U
U
+15-15
+15-15
+15-15
L R
U
U
U
+15-15
+15-15
+15-15
L R
U
U
U
OO
+15
OO
+15
U
U
OO
+15
OO
+15
U
U
OO
+15
OO
+15
U
U
OO
+15
OO
+15
U
U
20
10
7
4
2
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
Since we are always striving to make our products better by
incorporating new and improved materials, components, and
manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these
specications at any time without notice. “Mackie” and the “Running
Man” gure are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.
All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
©2010 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Electronic les for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet 1202VLZ3_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual 1202VLZ3_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
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1202-VLZ3 FRONT AND REAR PANELS