The Mackie 3204-VLZ4 Mixing Console is a 32-Channel 4-bus FX Mixer with USB. Featuring a suite of quickly accessible and useable reverbs, choruses and delays that make coloring your mix a breeze, the 3204-VLZ4 is the ultimate do-it-all Live Sound Mixer.
The Mackie 3204-VLZ4 Mixing Console is a premium mixing console with two of Mackie's patented Running Man FX processors (RMFX+) featuring 32 "gig- ready" effects right into the board. In pursuit of the ultimate "do-it-all" Live Sound Mixer, Mackie threw in the kitchen sink and packed this bad boy with a full set of processors allowing you to travel "rack free" while still making professional sounding mixes.
Both FX processors feature a tap delay, typically only available on an outboard rack. Delays may easily be sync'd with the song at the tap of a finger. And because Mackie loves flexible routing (hehe), the processed signal may be sent direct to the mains and monitors from the effects section or re-routed to the two stereo channels to bring them through the EQ and aux section, utilizing the 60mm fader to draw them into the mix.
But wait, there's more! The VLZ4 4-Bus has eight (yes, eight!) single knob compressors to stop the dynamic signals from poking out of the mix. Four compressors are located on the last four mic inputs so that the most critical signals (such as vocals, snare drum, the occasional jaw harp or mountain goats) may be addressed. Plus, there are single knob compressors on each of the four subgroups so that grouped signals (such as a drum set or a choir of didgeridoos) may be blended together for paramount smoothness.
The Mackie 3204-VLZ4 4-Bus Mixer also features a 4x2 USB recording and playback function. This means that up to four signals may be recorded simultaneously and a stereo mix returned to the mixer for playback. Bottom line? You have an awesome mixer with VLZ4 sound quality, "built-like-a-tank" build quality and a recording and processing feature set that is unparalleled. Congratulations... and happy mixing.
Mackie 3204-VLZ4 Mixing Console Features
- 32-Channel 4-bus mixer featuring Mackie's signature high-headroom/low-noise design
- 28 Boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
- Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
- 128.5 dB Dynamic range
- +22 dBu Line input handling
- Extended frequency response
- Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz - 50kHz)
- Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast applications
- Phantom power for condenser mics
- Dedicated inline channel compression for critical inputs (ch. 17-20)
- 28 High-headroom line inputs with dedicated inserts
- 3-Band EQ with sweepable midrange
- 18 dB/oct 100Hz Low-cut filter on mic input channels
- Level, pan, solo and overload/mute LEDs on each channel
- 4 Subgroups featuring dedicated inline compressors for total dynamic control
- 6 Aux sends with inserts, pre/post fader and internal/external FX send options
- 2 Stereo returns and 4 group outs with inserts
- Dual 32-bit RMFX+ processors featuring 24 "Gig Ready" reverbs, choruses and tap delay for live applications
- Integrated 4-2 24-bit USB interface
- Stream subgroups or master L/R to your PC or Mac for recording
- Use your favorite plug-in live via auxes 5/6
- Convenient stereo return to mains for music playback or return to channel to implement EQ, auxes and more
- PFL/AFL solo modes
- 60mm Long-wearing log-taper faders
- High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
- Sealed rotary control 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
- Universal power supply for worldwide use
Mackie 3204-VLZ4 Mixing Console Specifications
- Main Mix Noise:
- Reference: 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channels 1-4 gain @ unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels panned left, even channels panned right.
- Main Mix Main Fader Unity, Channel Faders Down: –84.5 dBu (–91.0 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)
- Main Mix Fader @ Unity, Channel Gain Fader @ Unity: –80.0 dBu
- Reference: 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channels 1-4 gain @ unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels panned left, even channels panned right.
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):
- Reference: 1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth
- Mic In to Insert Send: <0.0007%
- Mic In to Main Out: <0.005%
- Reference: 1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth
- Attenuation / Crosstalk:
- Reference: 1 kHz relative to 10 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, line in, 1/4" main out, gain @ unity
- Channel Mute Switch Engaged: –90 dBu
- Channel Fader Down: –88 dBu
- Reference: 1 kHz relative to 10 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, line in, 1/4" main out, gain @ unity
- Frequency Response:
- Reference: Mic input to main output (gain @ unity)
- +0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
- +0, –3 dB, 100 kHz
- Reference: Mic input to main output (gain @ unity)
- Equivalent Input Noise (EIN):
- Reference: Mic input to insert send out, max gain
- 150 Ohm Termination: –128.5 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Reference: Mic input to insert send out, max gain
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR):
- 1 kHz: Better than –70 dB
- Maximum Levels:
- Mic In: +21 dBu
- All Other Inputs: +21 dBu
- Main Mix XLR Out: +27 dBu
- All Other Outputs: +21 dBu
- Impedances:
- Mic In: 2.7 k ohm
- Channel Insert Return: 2.5 k ohm
- All Other Inputs: 10 k ohm or greater
- Tape Out: < 10 ohm
- All Other Outputs: 120 ohm
- 3-Band Equalization (Mono Channels):
- High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
- Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz – 8 kHz
- Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
- Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 75 Hz
- 4-Band Equalization (Stereo Channels):
- High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
- Hi Mid Peaking: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
- Low Mid Peaking: ±15 dB @ 400 Hz
- Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
- USB:
- Format: USB 1.1
- Input/Output: Stereo Input, 4 Channel Output
- A/D/A: 24 bit, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
- AC Power Requirements:
- Power Consumption: 65 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
- Physical Properties:
- Front Height: 1.8 in / 46.3 mm
- Rear Height: 6.0 in / 153 mm
- Depth: 19.1 in / 486 mm
- Width: 38.0 in / 964 mm
- Weight: 39.0 lb / 17.7 kg
Mackie 3204-VLZ4 Mixing Console Includes
- Mackie 3204-VLZ4 Mixing Console
- Owners Manual
- 1 Year Warranty