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802-VLZ3 8-Channel Premium Mic/Line Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL POWER ON POWER 802 MIC 1 XDR2 MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR2 MIC PRE MIC 3 XDR2 MIC PRE MAIN OUT BALANCED L BAL/UNBAL R L R 802 BAL OR UNBAL BAL OR UNBAL MONO L LINE IN 1 LINE IN 2 BAL LINE IN 3 OR UNBAL R +4 MIC MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL L L R R TAPE IN TAPE OUT INSERT...
802-VLZ3 8-Channel Premium Mic/Line Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL POWER ON POWER 802 MIC 1 XDR2 MIC PRE MIC 2 XDR2 MIC PRE MIC 3 XDR2 MIC PRE MAIN OUT BALANCED L BAL/UNBAL R L R 802 BAL OR UNBAL BAL OR UNBAL MONO L LINE IN 1 LINE IN 2 BAL LINE IN 3 OR UNBAL R +4 MIC MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL L L R R TAPE IN TAPE OUT INSERT...
Owner's Manual
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... tape recorder output. Level-Setting Procedure Instant Mixing Here's how to : Plug headphones into channel 1's mic input. 2. When a Mackie mixer clip light comes on a true story.) Owner's Manual 3 Adjusting input levels (Chs. 1-3 only) 3. On the first three channels, it isn't, then you might have a microphone ...'s Manual Read This Page! We realize that you really are about one channel at a time: 1. you read it would be during the middle of the way up until you shut down (counterclockwise). 2. Plug your keyboard into the selected input. Turn up the 802-VLZ3's ...
... tape recorder output. Level-Setting Procedure Instant Mixing Here's how to : Plug headphones into channel 1's mic input. 2. When a Mackie mixer clip light comes on a true story.) Owner's Manual 3 Adjusting input levels (Chs. 1-3 only) 3. On the first three channels, it isn't, then you might have a microphone ...'s Manual Read This Page! We realize that you really are about one channel at a time: 1. you read it would be during the middle of the way up until you shut down (counterclockwise). 2. Plug your keyboard into the selected input. Turn up the 802-VLZ3's ...
Owner's Manual
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... you're curious about a feature, simply locate it on troubleshooting and service information. The Mackie VLZ3 series of mixers consist of the 402, 802, 1202, 1402, 1642, and 1604-VLZ3. Some of the features of the 802-VLZ3 include: • Ultra-compact 8-channel mixer • 3 studio-grade XDR2™ Extended Dynamic Range...Sleek, rugged steel chassis • Optional mic stand adapter (see p.24) How To Use This Manual Since many as many of you folks will want to hook up your 802-VLZ3 immediately, the first pages you will encounter after the table of contents are the ever-popular hookup ...
... you're curious about a feature, simply locate it on troubleshooting and service information. The Mackie VLZ3 series of mixers consist of the 402, 802, 1202, 1402, 1642, and 1604-VLZ3. Some of the features of the 802-VLZ3 include: • Ultra-compact 8-channel mixer • 3 studio-grade XDR2™ Extended Dynamic Range...Sleek, rugged steel chassis • Optional mic stand adapter (see p.24) How To Use This Manual Since many as many of you folks will want to hook up your 802-VLZ3 immediately, the first pages you will encounter after the table of contents are the ever-popular hookup ...
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...26. PRE OR POST (AUX 21 37. POWER LED 21 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION 22 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 23 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 25 802-VLZ3 LIMITED WARRANTY 27 Owner's Manual 5 ALT 3-4 OUTPUT 13 10. AUX SEND 15 16. 1⁄4" MAIN OUTS 15 17. ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX 20 34. STEREO... 15 19. AUX 18 OUTPUT SECTION 19 29. LEVEL 16 22. MID EQ 17 27. MAIN MIX 19 30. RUDE SOLO 20 35. Owner's Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 READ THIS PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION 4 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 PATCHBAY DESCRIPTION 11 1. XLR MAIN OUTS 15 18. MUTE/ALT 3-4 16 24...
...26. PRE OR POST (AUX 21 37. POWER LED 21 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION 22 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 23 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 25 802-VLZ3 LIMITED WARRANTY 27 Owner's Manual 5 ALT 3-4 OUTPUT 13 10. AUX SEND 15 16. 1⁄4" MAIN OUTS 15 17. ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX 20 34. STEREO... 15 19. AUX 18 OUTPUT SECTION 19 29. LEVEL 16 22. MID EQ 17 27. MAIN MIX 19 30. RUDE SOLO 20 35. Owner's Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 READ THIS PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION 4 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 PATCHBAY DESCRIPTION 11 1. XLR MAIN OUTS 15 18. MUTE/ALT 3-4 16 24...
Owner's Manual
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...your recordings made using the DAW of headphones. Home Studio Owner's Manual 7 A headphone amplifier is feeding the computer (through an amplifier modeler into channels 3 and 4. Owner's Manual Condenser microphone Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Amplifier modeler HR624mkII studio monitors ...Synth Electronic Drum Kit MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MAIN OUT BALANCED L BAL/UNBAL R L R 802 BAL OR UNBAL BAL OR UNBAL MONO L LINE...
...your recordings made using the DAW of headphones. Home Studio Owner's Manual 7 A headphone amplifier is feeding the computer (through an amplifier modeler into channels 3 and 4. Owner's Manual Condenser microphone Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Amplifier modeler HR624mkII studio monitors ...Synth Electronic Drum Kit MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MAIN OUT BALANCED L BAL/UNBAL R L R 802 BAL OR UNBAL BAL OR UNBAL MONO L LINE...
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... the line-level audio inputs of a desktop computer running Final CutTM Video Monitor MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MAIN OUT BALANCED L BAL/UNBAL R L R 802 BAL OR UNBAL BAL OR UNBAL MONO L LINE IN 1 LINE IN 2 BAL LINE IN 3 OR UNBAL R INSERT U M-1IC0GdABIVN INSERT U M-1IC0GdABIVN LINE IN...You will probably need a dual RCA to 1/8" adapter, or cable to connect to the line inputs of channels 1 and 2. Owner's Manual Broadcast Microphones Desktop computer running Final CutTM software. A stereo sound effects hard disk player is connected to your computer's audio input. The stereo...
... the line-level audio inputs of a desktop computer running Final CutTM Video Monitor MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MAIN OUT BALANCED L BAL/UNBAL R L R 802 BAL OR UNBAL BAL OR UNBAL MONO L LINE IN 1 LINE IN 2 BAL LINE IN 3 OR UNBAL R INSERT U M-1IC0GdABIVN INSERT U M-1IC0GdABIVN LINE IN...You will probably need a dual RCA to 1/8" adapter, or cable to connect to the line inputs of channels 1 and 2. Owner's Manual Broadcast Microphones Desktop computer running Final CutTM software. A stereo sound effects hard disk player is connected to your computer's audio input. The stereo...
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...fo+r10cdeBrtain it anyway. 3 80Hz ALT 3-4 0 We-1u5se+1p5 hantom--1p5 o+w15ered, bala-15nc+e15d microph-15on+e15 -15 T+h15e 802-VLZ3's phantom power is globall2y c ontrolled inputs just lPikAeNthe big stuPdAiNo mega-conPsAoNles, for PAN by dynamic mics (Shure SM571/0SM58, ... is phantom power for the mic inputs of channels 1-3SEiTs 10 excelleLntR at rejectinLg hR um and noLiseR . Owner's Manual 11 OO OO LEVEL CTL ROOM/SUBMIX MAIN MIX Channel 3-4 is made to connect directly to the mic's electronics through12HktHIhze same CwOirNeTsROthL at...
...fo+r10cdeBrtain it anyway. 3 80Hz ALT 3-4 0 We-1u5se+1p5 hantom--1p5 o+w15ered, bala-15nc+e15d microph-15on+e15 -15 T+h15e 802-VLZ3's phantom power is globall2y c ontrolled inputs just lPikAeNthe big stuPdAiNo mega-conPsAoNles, for PAN by dynamic mics (Shure SM571/0SM58, ... is phantom power for the mic inputs of channels 1-3SEiTs 10 excelleLntR at rejectinLg hR um and noLiseR . Owner's Manual 11 OO OO LEVEL CTL ROOM/SUBMIX MAIN MIX Channel 3-4 is made to connect directly to the mic's electronics through12HktHIhze same CwOirNeTsROthL at...
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... OUTPUT These 1⁄4" outputs are TRS 1/4" and can help reduce the possibility of synths for channel 3 just affects the channel 3 mic input only. Owner's Manual 13 We recommend that it actually adds flexibility during live situations, and it ), cuts bass frequencies below 100 Hz at a rate of gain fully up... of 18 dB per octave. Trouble is that you can use of your guitar will handle stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced signals. Owner's Manual 5. The circuits will perform flawlessly (well, as long as an extra pair of stereo line inputs if you have the mute/alt 3-4 [23...
... OUTPUT These 1⁄4" outputs are TRS 1/4" and can help reduce the possibility of synths for channel 3 just affects the channel 3 mic input only. Owner's Manual 13 We recommend that it actually adds flexibility during live situations, and it ), cuts bass frequencies below 100 Hz at a rate of gain fully up... of 18 dB per octave. Trouble is that you can use of your guitar will handle stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced signals. Owner's Manual 5. The circuits will perform flawlessly (well, as long as an extra pair of stereo line inputs if you have the mute/alt 3-4 [23...
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... power.) 19. GAIN GAIN GAIN LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 As a general guide, you should turn on the 802-VLZ3. XLR MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL SWITCH Engaging this switch to your mixer first, befUore tAhUeXpowerUampAlUifiXer or pUoweAreUdXspeakUers,AUX and turn off last...UNBAL UNBAL Press the top of each channel's signal to provide an output here, allowing you plXMuDRgI2CMiI2CnPREthe connXMDeRI2CcMtIC3oPRrE from different channels. Owner's Manual 14. POWER CONNECTION This is a TRS 1⁄4" balanced/unbalanced output, commonly used to feed stage monitors (with aux set to...
... power.) 19. GAIN GAIN GAIN LINE IN 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 As a general guide, you should turn on the 802-VLZ3. XLR MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL SWITCH Engaging this switch to your mixer first, befUore tAhUeXpowerUampAlUifiXer or pUoweAreUdXspeakUers,AUX and turn off last...UNBAL UNBAL Press the top of each channel's signal to provide an output here, allowing you plXMuDRgI2CMiI2CnPREthe connXMDeRI2CcMtIC3oPRrE from different channels. Owner's Manual 14. POWER CONNECTION This is a TRS 1⁄4" balanced/unbalanced output, commonly used to feed stage monitors (with aux set to...
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...outputs. For example, rotating the low EQ knob 15 dB to the right will appear at the 0 -5 center detent. Owner's Manual 17 Owner's Manual When doing live sound or mixdown, it's often handy to control the level of several channels with connections to the left input only) ...most dynamic, because the 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz frequencies that stereo channel, or you want the alt 3-4 signals to hide tape hiss. The 802-VLZ3's pan controls employ a design called subgrouping. To do otherwise (the way brand X compact mixers do the same thing is often thought...
...outputs. For example, rotating the low EQ knob 15 dB to the right will appear at the 0 -5 center detent. Owner's Manual 17 Owner's Manual When doing live sound or mixdown, it's often handy to control the level of several channels with connections to the left input only) ...most dynamic, because the 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz frequencies that stereo channel, or you want the alt 3-4 signals to hide tape hiss. The 802-VLZ3's pan controls employ a design called subgrouping. To do otherwise (the way brand X compact mixers do the same thing is often thought...
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...listen just with the solo signal, also sent to your system, or putting on the way to the control room, phones and meters. Owner's Manual 19 All channels and stereo returns [8] that are making connections in the source matrix deliver stereo signals to an audience (if live) or a ...knob makes it 's there. With these switches, or make sure the control room / submix [32] level knob is from the tape input [13] jacks. Owner's Manual L L PHANTOM BAL BAL POWER OR UNBAL OR UNBAL R R4 R R OR utput Section N 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 ST RETURN ALT OUTPUT CR OUTPUT PHONES 37 38...
...listen just with the solo signal, also sent to your system, or putting on the way to the control room, phones and meters. Owner's Manual 19 All channels and stereo returns [8] that are making connections in the source matrix deliver stereo signals to an audience (if live) or a ...knob makes it 's there. With these switches, or make sure the control room / submix [32] level knob is from the tape input [13] jacks. Owner's Manual L L PHANTOM BAL BAL POWER OR UNBAL OR UNBAL R R4 R R OR utput Section N 5-6 LINE IN 7-8 ST RETURN ALT OUTPUT CR OUTPUT PHONES 37 38...
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...meters. post-fader (level) and post-mute/alt Owner's Manual 21 The channel aux [28] knobs taps the signal off the power switch will continue to ). EQ settings will This LED will go from the stereo return [8] to your 802-VLZ3. you that never happens.) channel. You don't have ...to the main mix, and the affected "wet" signals go down ; to stare at them at you 'd turn up in the ballpark." effects send - Owner's Manual the engineer is listening either to create ...
...meters. post-fader (level) and post-mute/alt Owner's Manual 21 The channel aux [28] knobs taps the signal off the power switch will continue to ). EQ settings will This LED will go from the stereo return [8] to your 802-VLZ3. you that never happens.) channel. You don't have ...to the main mix, and the affected "wet" signals go down ; to stare at them at you 'd turn up in the ballpark." effects send - Owner's Manual the engineer is listening either to create ...
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... for Mackie products living outside the United States can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service. 22 802-VLZ3 If the left outputs. 802-VLZ3 Appendix A: Service Information If you think your 802-VLZ3 has ... the support section of useful information such as FAQs, documentation and user forums. You may find : FAQs, manuals, addendums, and user forums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to a live AC outlet. Noise • Turn the channel ...
... for Mackie products living outside the United States can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service. 22 802-VLZ3 If the left outputs. 802-VLZ3 Appendix A: Service Information If you think your 802-VLZ3 has ... the support section of useful information such as FAQs, documentation and user forums. You may find : FAQs, manuals, addendums, and user forums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to a live AC outlet. Noise • Turn the channel ...
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... do not Figure C: TS Plug TS jacks and plugs areRINuGseSdLEEiVnE maSLnEEyVEdRiINffGerTIeP nt applications, always unbalanced. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Mackie mixers use 3-pin female XLR connectors on all totally aboveboard and in full accord with pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) ...with the hallowed standards dictated by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Owner's Manual 23 This is connected to the audio signal and the sTlIeP eve to two male XLR plugs, one for the Right signal and one ...
... do not Figure C: TS Plug TS jacks and plugs areRINuGseSdLEEiVnE maSLnEEyVEdRiINffGerTIeP nt applications, always unbalanced. Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Mackie mixers use 3-pin female XLR connectors on all totally aboveboard and in full accord with pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) ...with the hallowed standards dictated by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Owner's Manual 23 This is connected to the audio signal and the sTlIeP eve to two male XLR plugs, one for the Right signal and one ...
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"Mackie," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Main Mix Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth, channels 1-3 gain @ unity gain, channel EQ flat, all channels assigned to main mix, ... insert send out, max gain.) 150 ohm termination: -129.5 dBu 1.8 in/ 47 mm Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) (Mic in /227 mm holes for Owner's Manual 25
"Mackie," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner's Manual Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Main Mix Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth, channels 1-3 gain @ unity gain, channel EQ flat, all channels assigned to main mix, ... insert send out, max gain.) 150 ohm termination: -129.5 dBu 1.8 in/ 47 mm Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) (Mic in /227 mm holes for Owner's Manual 25
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or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for this Product Warranty will not extend to the subject matter hereof. Owner's Manual 27 and Canada) during the Warranty Period. For products purchased outside the U.S. Please retain the original dated sales ... to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any warranty service. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at 1.800.898.3211 (tollfree in the U.S. ...
or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for this Product Warranty will not extend to the subject matter hereof. Owner's Manual 27 and Canada) during the Warranty Period. For products purchased outside the U.S. Please retain the original dated sales ... to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any warranty service. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at 1.800.898.3211 (tollfree in the U.S. ...