Mackie 402-VLZ3 User manual

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FEATURES:
■Ultra-compact 4-channel mixer featuring Mackie
VLZ3’s signature low noise, high-headroom design
■2 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
■Four high-headroom line inputs
■Two selectable DI inputs
■ 2-bandactiveEQ(80Hz,12kHz)
■ 18dB/octave,100Hzlow-cutlteronmicinputchannels
■Dedicated Stereo Line Input and Tape Input channels
■ High-resolution8-segmentstereometers
■Sealed rotary controls to resist dust and grime
■ IncludesTracktion3BasicBundleforMac/PC
 (downloadrequired)
402-VLZ3
The 402-VLZ3 is an ultra-compact model in the VLZ3 line
of compact mixers, specially designed for applications that
require fewer inputs but demand professional sound.
The 402-VLZ3 is equipped with two mono mic/line channels
and one stereo line-input channel, for a total of four input
channels. The mic/line channels feature Mackie’s XDR2 mic
preamps, which deliver pure, clean, studio-grade sound with
an incredibly wide frequency range, especially in the low
end, and even at extremely high gain settings. They offer
incredibly low noise, amazing RFI rejection, and 60dB of
available gain per channel.
Each mic/line channel also has phantom power, an input
Gain control, a Hi-Z instrument switch, a sharp 18 dB/octave,
100 Hz Low Cut filter, 2-band EQ, stereo pan switch and a
Level control. The stereo line-input channel simply has a
Level control.
There is a stereo tape input with its own input Level control,
and a stereo tape output for recording.
Other features include a 1/4-inch stereo headphone jack
with Level control, stereo 8-segment LED meters and TRS
stereo output jacks.
The 402-VLZ3 is the best sounding, most professional
ultra-compact mixer in its class. Thanks to its versatile,
professional design, you can now get exceptional sound
quality and performance in an amazingly small footprint.
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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402-VLZ3 SPECIFICATIONS
Main Mix Noise
(20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4” Main Out, channels 1-2 Gain @
unity gain, channel EQs flat, Stereo Pan button in)
Main Mix knob down, channel Level knobs down –103 dBu
Main Mix knob @ unity, channel Level knobs down –98 dBu
Main Mix knob @ unity, channel Level knobs @ unity –92 dBu
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, ref. +4 dBu 102 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
(1 kHz @ 35 dB gain)
20 Hz to 80 kHz bandwidth <0.005%
20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth <0.003%
Attenuation / 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 –70 dBu
Channel Level knob down –94 dBu
Frequency Response
(Mic In to any output)
20 Hz to 50 kHz +0 dB / –1 dB
20 Hz to 90 kHz +0 dB / –3 dB
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(Mic In to Main Out, max gain)
150 termination, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth –129.5 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
Mic In, max gain @ 1 kHz better than –70 dB
Maximum Levels
Mic In +21 dBu
Tape In +24 dBu
All other inputs +22 dBu
All outputs +22 dBu
Impedances
Mic In 3.4 k
Alll other inputs 10 k or greater
Tape Out 1.0 k
Phones Out 60
All other outputs 120
EQ
High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption 8 watts
US, JP 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
EU, UK, AU, CN 200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
External Power Supply AC Connecter 2-pin IEC 250 VAC
Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C
32˚ – 104˚F
External Power Supply
US Adapter (18.5 VAC x 2, 350 mA, US) P/N 0028090-00
EU Adapter (18.5 VAC x 2, 350 mA, EU) P/N 0028090-01
JP Adapter (18.5 VAC x 2, 350 mA, JP) P/N 0028090-02
UK Adapter (18.5 VAC x 2, 350 mA, UK) P/N 0028090-03
AU Adapter (18.5 VAC x 2, 350 mA, AU) P/N 0028090-04
CN Adapter (18.5 VAC x 2, 350 mA, CN) P/N 0028090-05
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height 12.5 in / 318 mm
Width 8.8 in / 222 mm
Depth 4.3 in / 108 mm
Shipping Weight 3.8 lb / 1.7 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height 7.3 in / 186 mm
Width 5.8 in / 147 mm
Depth 1.6 in / 41 mm
Net Weight (without power supply) 2.5 lb / 1.1 kg
Net Weight (with power supply) 3.0 lb / 1.4 kg
Ordering Information
402-VLZ3 4-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, US P/N 0027489-00
402-VLZ3 4-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, EU P/N 0027489-01
402-VLZ3 4-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, JP P/N 0027489-02
402-VLZ3 4-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, UK P/N 0027489-03
402-VLZ3 4-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, AU P/N 0027489-04
402-VLZ3 4-Ch. Compact Recording/SR Mixer, CN P/N 0027489-05

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1.6 in /
40.7 mm
7.3 in /
185.5 mm
5.8 in / 146.9 mm
Holes for
microphone
stand adapter
402-VLZ3 DIMENSIONS
MICROPHONE STAND
The bottom panel of the 402-VLZ3 has three non-threaded
holes that allow it to be fitted with an optional microphone
stand adapter. This lets you support the mixer on a standard
mic stand, and adjust its height and level to whatever suits
your preferences.
The Atlas AD-11B mic stand adapter is available at many
music stores. It is made and distributed by Atlas Sound.
Use three self-tapping machine screws 6-32 x 1/4" long to
secure the adapter to the bottom of the 402-VLZ3.
Do not use screws longer than 1/4" as these could damage
the circuit boards. Do not use screws shorter than 1/4", or
the adapter will not be securely fixed to the mixer.

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L RMain
L R
Main
Main level
Low-cut
Level
Level
Left
Right
Phones
L sum
R sum
Meter
Tape in
L
R
2-bandEQ
Phones level
NOTE: Switches are shown in their default (out) position.
Main out
Gain
Mic: 0 ~ +60dB
Line: -15 ~ +45dB
Stereo Channels 3-4
L
R
LO
80 12K
HI
OL
tape
assign to main
Right
Left
Tape out
Hi-Z
Line
+
-
Mic
Ch 1
(Mono)
Low-cut
Level
2-bandEQ
48V
Gain
Mic: 0 ~ +60dB
Line: -15 ~ +45dB
LO
80 12K
HI
OL
+
-
Mic
Ch 2
(Mono)
Level
Stereo
Pan
Button
Hi-Z
Line
Phantom
Phantom
Phantom
Global Phantom Power
402-VLZ3 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Part No. SW0769 Rev. B 12/10
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