Mackie 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Analog with 4 Onyx

The Mackie 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer features high-quality Onyx preamps in a compact mixer design with the high-headroom / low-noise performance your professional applications demand.

The mixer is built-like-a-tank with a rugged solid-steel chassis and high-contrast controls for discernible tactile control. With features like a dedicated control room section, it offers a step up in flexibility and performance that is suitable for your professional applications.

Key Features

• 12-Channel mixer featuring high-headroom, low-noise design
• 4 Boutique-Quality Onyx Microphone Preamps:
  Wide 60 dB gain range
  128.5 dB dynamic range
  +22 dBu line input handling
  Extended frequency response
  Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz to 50 kHz)
• Improved RF rejection, suitable for broadcast applications
• Phantom power for condenser microphones
• 12 high-headroom line inputs
• 3-band EQ (80 Hz and 12 kHz)
• 18 dB/octave 100 Hz low-cut filter on microphone input channels
• AUX send, level, pan, and PFL solo on each channel
• Stereo return for connecting FX processor or other stereo source
• ALT 3/4 stereo bus for added routing flexibility
• Control room / phones source matrix
• High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
• Sealed rotary controls 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
• Rack-mountable design using a rack ear kit (sold separately)
• Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
• Applications: Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, studio and field recording, multimedia
• applications, broadcast, and many more

Technical Specifications

Noise
Main Mix Noise:
Main Mix Knob Down, Channel Gain Knobs Down: -100 dBu
Main Mix Knob @ Unity, Channel Gain Knobs Down: -86.5 dBu (90 dB signal to noise ratio, ref +4 dBu)
Main Mix Knob @ Unity, Channel Gain Knobs @ Unity: -84.5 dBu
(20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channels 1 to 4, gain @ unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, channels 1 and 3 panned left, 2 and 4 panned right)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Microphone Pre at Insert: <0.007%
(1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth)

Crosstalk / Attenuation
Main Mix Knob Down: -75 dBu
Channel Alt / Mute Switch Engaged: -85 dBu
Channel Level Knob Down: -87 dBu
(1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, line in, 1/4" main out, gain at unity)

Frequency Response
Microphone Input to Main Output (Gain at Unity):
+0, -1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
+0, -3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz

Equivalent Input Noise
150 Termination: -128.5 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Microphone in to main out, maximum gain

Common Mode Rejection Ratio
Better than -70 dB at 1 kHz

Maximum Level
Microphone In: +22 dBu
Tape In: +16 dBu
All Other Inputs: +22 dBu
Main Mix XLR Out: +28 dBu
All Other Outputs: +22 dBu

Impedance
Microphone In: 2.5 k
Instrument Input: 2.5 M?
All Other Inputs: 10 k or greater
Tape Out: 1.1 k
All Other Outputs: 120

Equalizer
High Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz
Mid Peaking ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz
Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 80 Hz

Power Consumption
25 W, 100 to 120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz

Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Dimensions
10.7 x 11.9 x 3.0" (273.0 x 303.0 x 75.0 mm)

Weight
6.5 lb (3.0 kg)