The 32-channel Mackie 3204-VLZ3 combines VLZ3 low-noise,
high-headroom technology with increased channel count and
superior processing that’s perfect for real-world live gigs. 28
XDR2™ mic channels, each with 3-band, sweepable mid EQ, offer
more clean and useable gain than the competition. Create
great-sounding, professional mixes using dedicated channel and
subgroup compression, dual RMFX+™ effects processors and true
4-bus architecture. You can even connect to your laptop to record
the show, stream house music or use your favorite plug-in live
using the built-in 4x2 USB interface. Define your sound, create
your mix and record the whole show with the 3204-VLZ3.
Vastly Superior XDR2™ Mic Preamps
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Our XDR2 mic preamps offer incredibly low noise, with individual
mic pre THD below 0.0007%, and overall mixer THD less than
0.0025%. With 60dB of available gain per channel, the 3204-VLZ3
can handle inputs ranging from a whisper to a scream, and can
even take hot line-level signals up to +22db, without any added
coloration. You simply won’t find preamps this good on any other
mixer in this price range.
Optimized 3-Band EQ
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Tremendous resources went into optimizing the center points of
the channel EQ, giving VLZ3 mixers practical useful equalization,
providing not only sonic enhancement and correction, but also the
tone-shaping facility to actually improve the musical nature of
the original signal. The 3204-VLZ3 features 3-band EQ on all
channels, with a sweepable mid on channels 1-28.
More Headroom and Less Distortion
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High headroom and low noise have always been hallmarks of Mackie
mixers. Our VLZ3 mixers are a perfect example — we're able to get
even more headroom and less noise thanks to a better use of
negative summing architecture. We mix all signals in the summing
amp at -6dB, for lots of headroom right off the bat. Then we add
6dB of gain to the standard 10dB found in the fader gain stage.
The net result is the ability to mix more hot signals without
distortion.
“Gig Ready” Effects
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Dual (as in 2) RMFX+ effects processors bring “gig-ready,”
useable effects to your mixes, including an extremely useful tap
function for delay. Basically, we’ve delivered a full rack of
gear at your fingertips that is easy to master, allowing you to
look and sound really good at your next gig. Really, really good.
Dedicated In-Line Compressors
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Compressors are a critical tool for both live sound and
. The 3204-VLZ3 features eight dedicated in-line
compressors, delivering simple, sweet dynamic control with the
single twist of a knob. Use the compressors on channels 25-28 for
your most important vocals and instruments. There is also a
compressor on each of the four subgroups, which is great for
compressing common groups like drums for live or
applications.
Aux Sends with Inserts
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The 3204-VLZ3 houses six independent aux sends, perfect for many
standard live and applications. Each and every aux send
has an independent master level control and AFL (after fader
listen) solo button to quickly check what you’re sending to that
mix destination. And to top it off (and unlike the vast majority
of the competition), every aux send features a TRS insert,
allowing you to hook up a 31-band graphic EQ for each of your
monitor mixes.
4-TRACK VIA USB
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That’s right…the 3204-VLZ3 has a built-in 24-bit, 48kHz USB
interface that’s ideal for both live and studio . The
4x2 built-in 24-bit, 48 kHz USB system goes above and beyond what
the other guys can offer, providing out-of-the-box 4-track
straight to your Mac or PC. Perfect for and
archiving great live performances, true multi-track outputs
deliver real flexibility in post-production so you can create a
meaningful mix instead of being stuck with the exact stereo feed
from the show. With flexible routing, you can even route your
favorite DAW plug-in and use it live. The two-channel DAW return
can route to the mains for playback during breaks or feed into
channels 31/32 with access to EQ and aux sends.
SMALL FOOTPRINT, BIG TIME CONSTRUCTION
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VLZ3 4-Bus mixers offer the best footprint-to-channel count
ratio available, delivering more features in less square footage.
After all, it can get pretty crowded up at front of house…why
mess with bulky boards that have a ton of unnecessary real
estate? Taking the time and effort to design our boards with the
engineer in mind may not be the easiest or cheapest route, but we
know that compact is where it’s at. And in true Mackie tradition,
the 3204-VLZ3 is “Built-Like-A-Tank”. There is no doubt that
Mackie boards are road worthy, willing to take the abuse that
would simply destroy the competition.
Features:
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* 32-channel 4-bus mixer with proven VLZ3 low-noise,
high-headroom design
* 28 studio-grade XDR2™ mic preamps
* 130dB dynamic range
* Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz – 20kHz)
* Phantom power for studio condenser mics
* 4 subgroups, featuring dedicated compressors for total dynamic
control
* Dedicated inline channel compression for critical inputs (ch.
25-28)
* 3-band active EQ with carefully selected frequency ranges for
maximum flexibility
* Dual 32-bit RMFX+™ processors featuring 24 “Gig Ready”, useable
reverbs, choruses, and tap delay for live applications
* Integrated 4x2 24-bit USB interface * Stream subgroups or
master L/R to your PC or Mac for
* Use your favorite plug-in live via auxes 5/6
* Convenient stereo return to mains for music playback or return
to channel and implement EQ, auxes and more
* 6 aux sends with inserts, pre/post fader and internal/external
FX send options available
* 18dB/oct. 100Hz low cut filter
* 60mm long-wearing logarithmic-taper faders
* All steel, classic Mackie “Built-Like-A-Tank” chassis design
* Smallest footprint in class saves precious desk space
* Lightweight and portable ( 39 lbs / 17.7 kg )
* Includes Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC
- 32-channel 4-bus mixer with proven VLZ3 low-noise, high-headroom design.
- 28 studio-grade XDR2 mic preamps.
- Dual 32-bit RMFX+ processors featuring 24 “Gig Ready”, useable reverbs, choruses, and tap delay for live applications.
- Integrated 4x2 24-bit USB interface.
- 3-band active EQ with carefully selected frequency ranges for maximum flexibility.