Mackie 1402-VLZ3 User manual

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1402-VLZ3 PROFESSIONAL
COMPACT MIXER
FEATURES:
■Ultra-compact 14-channel mixer featuring Mackie
VLZ3’s signature low noise, high-headroom design
■Six 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
■14 high-headroom line inputs
■Advanced DC pulse transformer RF rejection
■ Twoauxsends,level,pan,andPFLsolooneach 
channel
■ 60mmlong-wearinglogarithmictaperfaders
■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
1402-VLZ3
The 1402-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
1402-VLZ3 is packed with premium features and maximum
flexibility. Plus, it is the smallest mixer in the series to boast
channel faders for a decidedly professional look and feel.
The 1402-VLZ3 is equipped with six mono mic/line channels
and four stereo line-input channels, for a total of 14 input
channels. Each channel has a 3-band EQ, Aux 1 and 2
sends, Pan, Mute/Alt, Solo and a 60mm fader. 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 both TRS and XLR stereo output jacks, with a
mic/line level switch on the XLR outs.
Because of its many features and versatility, the 1402-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. And the mix will surely benefit from the tactile
interaction with the channel faders.
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.

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1402-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 1-6 Gain
@ unity gain, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to Main Mix,
channels 1, 3, and 5 panned left, 2, 4, and 6 panned right)
Main Mix fader down, channel faders down –101 dBu
Main Mix fader @ unity, channel faders down –91 dBu
Main Mix fader @ unity, channel faders @ unity –86 dBu
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, ref. +4 dBu 95 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 fader down –100 dBu
Channel Alt/Mute switch engaged –90 dBu
Channel fader down –90 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
Alll 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 16.0 in / 406 mm
Width 16.1 in / 410 mm
Depth 7.0 in / 178 mm
Shipping Weight 14.2 lb / 6.4 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height 12.9 in / 329 mm
Width 14.0 in / 356 mm
Depth 3.2 in / 81 mm
Net Weight 9.5 lb / 4.5 kg
Options
Rackmount Bracket Set 090-049-90
Mixer Bag 093-004-01
Ordering Information
1402-VLZ3 14-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, US P/N 0018453-00
1402-VLZ3 14-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, EU P/N 0018453-01
1402-VLZ3 14-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, JP P/N 0018453-02

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1. WEIGHT APPROX. 9.5 lb [4.5 kg].
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 14.2 lb [6.4 kg].
1402-VLZ3 DIMENSIONS

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MAIN MIX MAIN FADERS 30dB PA D
TA PE OUT L LINE OUT L BAL OUT L
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MACKIE 1402-VLZ3 SIGNAL FLOW 5/06
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