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The New & Improved version of the popular & world famous 1202VLZ featuring the new XDR Ultra-Premium Microphone Preamp that delivers pristine sonics and awesome specs you would expect from high-end, esoteric, outboard mic preamps. Features Include:

• Ultra-low noise, highest headroom in its class
• 4 new precision-engineered XDR(tm) Extended Dynamic Range premium studio-grade mic preamps with: Ultra-wide 0-60dB gain range; 130dB dynamic range; +22dBu line input handling; Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz-20kHz)
• Advanced DC pulse transformer RF rejection
• 6 high-headroom line inputs
• Separate RCA-type tape/CD inputs and tape outputs (unbalanced)
• 2 aux sends with 15dB of extra gain above Unity
• Constant-loudness pan pots
• PFL Stereo in-place Solo on each channel
• 2 stereo aux returns w/EFX to Monitor
• Aux 1 master w/ Monitor/Post assign
• 3-band active EQ (80Hz, 2.5kHz, 12kHz)
• 18dB/oct. 75Hz Lo Cut filter eliminates stage rumble, wind noise, P-pops and low frequency recording studio room resonances
• Extra ALT 3-4 stereo bus for submixes, separate recording, monitor and 'mix minus' feeds
• Control Room/Phones multi-input source matrix
• Phantom power for premium condenser mics
• Rugged steel chassis, sealed rotary controls
• Built-in power supply-no wall wart!

Studio Quality Preamps in a Compact Package

As the smallest mixer in the VLZ Pro compact mixer line, the Mackie 1202-VLZ Pro packs the same legendary punch as Mackie’s other VLZ-Pro compact mixers. The 1202-VLZ Pro is the ideal compact mixer for home and project studios looking for an economical solution for their audio needs. Thanks to its compact size and durability, the 1202-VLZ Pro can be used both in the studio and on the road.

Since we're always striving to make our stuff better by incorporating new and improved materials, components and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.

The 1202-VLZ PRO is the updated, upgraded version of Mackie’s classic 12-channel compact mic/line mixer. The unit incorporates Mackie’s new ultra-high quality XDR™ (Extended Dynamic Range) mic preamps with the best RFI rejection of any compact mixer design. Added benefi ts include maximum freedom from ground loops and impeccable sonic performance that meets or exceeds the specs of esoteric, outboard mic preamplifi ers. The XDR design is the only compact mixer mic preamp that is totally impedance independent: frequency response does not change even with extremely long cable runs or exceptionally high-impedance mic inputs.

To greatly reduce the effects of wind noise and mic thumps, each of the four mic channels has a sharp, 18dB/octave, 75Hz Low Cut fi lter. Mute/Alt 3-4 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 fl exibility. The EFX to Monitor feature allows routing of reverb or other effects signals back into a monitor mix via Aux Send 1. Aux 1’s Pre/Post switch can be set for pre-fader/post-EQ use, which is benefi cial for stage monitor mixes, or postfader/ post-EQ for use with external effects. It also has a
level control for added fl exibility.

To greatly reduce the effects of wind noise and mic thumps, each of the four mic channels has a sharp, 18dB/octave, 75Hz Low Cut fi lter. Mute/Alt 3-4 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 fl exibility. The EFX to Monitor feature allows routing of reverb or other effects signals back into a monitor mix via Aux Send 1. Aux 1’s Pre/Post switch can be set for pre-fader/post-EQ use, which is benefi cial for stage monitor mixes, or postfader/ post-EQ for use with external effects. It also has a level control for added fl exibility.

Control Room/Phones 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.

Because of its many features and durability, the 1202-VLZ PRO can be used for extra studio-grade preamps, as aux inputs for a mixing console, or as an impedance- or level-matching audio toolkit.

Features

• 4 low noise, high headroom XDR™ (Extended
• Dynamic Range) XLR mic inputs with the best
• RF rejection of any compact mixer available and
• maximum freedom from ground loops
• 4 balanced/unbalanced mono line inputs
• 4 pairs of balanced/unbalanced stereo line inputs
• 48V global phantom power
• 3-Band EQ (12kHz, 2.5kHz, 80Hz)
• 75Hz, 18dB/octave Low Cut fi lters on Channels 1–4
• PFL Solo on all channels
• Very Low Impedance (VLZ) architecture
• EFX to Monitor switch
• Alt 3-4 extra stereo bus
• Balanced inputs and outputs (except RCAs,
• phones and inserts)
• Balanced XLR Main L/R outputs with mic/line
• level switch, plus 1/4" (TRS) Main L/R outputs
• 60dB Gain on Channels 1–4
• Global Aux 1 Pre/Post-Fader switch
• Level Set LED and marker

Applications Live sound mixing: small churches, clubs, school auditoriums, school sports centers, conference centers, boardrooms, trade shows, presentations Studio and fi eld recording Multimedia applications: A/V presentations, video post production, CD authoring Broadcast: live remotes, ENG, ad production

Specifications

Mic Preamp

Equivalent Input Noise (20Hz–20kHz):

150Ω –129.5dBu

50Ω –131.0dBu

0Ω –134.5dBu

EQ High Shelving: ±15db @ 12kHz Mid Peaking: ±12dB @ 2.5kHz Low Shelving: ±15db @ 80Hz Power Consumption 120VAC, 50/60Hz, 25 Watts

Frequency Response: –1dB 5Hz–100kHz –3dB 3Hz–192kHz IM Distortion (4 to 1 ratio SMPTE) 35dB gain 0.0008% Harmonic Distortion (20Hz–20kHz) 35dB gain 0.0007% Gain Max +60dB Min 0dB or Unity Max Input +22dB Input Impedance 1.3kΩ Common Mode Rejection > 90dB Common Mode Rejection Ratio > 140dB Impedances Mic input: 1.3kΩ Channel Insert return: 2.5kΩ All other inputs: > 10kΩ Tape output: 1.1kΩ All other outputs: 120Ω

Main Mix Noise1 Main Mix down, ch. Gain down: –104dB Main Mix @ unity, ch. Gain down: –90.5dB Main Mix knob @ unity, ch. Gain @ unity: –88.5dB Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)2 0.005% Attenuation (Crosstalk)3 Main Mix knob down: –85dBu Channel Mute/Alt 3-4 switch engaged: –84dBu Channel Gain knob down: –83dBu Frequency Response4 20Hz to 60kHz: +0dB/–1dB 20Hz to 100kHz: +0dB/–3dB

Maximum Levels

Mic input: +22dBu

Tape input: +16dBu

All other inputs: +22dBu

Main Mix XLR outputs: +28dBu

All other outputs: +22dBu

Physical

Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. (3 kg)

Dimensions: 11.8" x 11.2" x 2.6"