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802VLZ4

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802VLZ4

Features

•  8-channel mixer featuring our 

 

signature high-headroom, low-noise design

•  3 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
 

•   Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range

 

•   128.5 dB dynamic range

 

•   +22 dBu line input handling

 

•   Extended frequency response

 

•   Distortion under 0.0007% 

 

     [20 Hz – 50 kHz]

•  Improved RF rejection, perfect for broadcast 

applications

•  Phantom power for condenser mics
•  8 high-headroom line inputs
•  Selectable instrument inputs on first two 

 

channels – no DI box needed

•  3-band EQ (80 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 12 kHz)
•  18 dB/oct 100 Hz low-cut filter on 

 

mic 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

Introduction

The 8-channel 802VLZ4 features the proven 

 

performance of our flagship Onyx mic preamps in 

 

a desk-friendly, ultra-compact design, perfect for 

 

professional applications with a lower input need.

From every input to every output, the 802VLZ4 is 

designed to provide the highest headroom and lowest 
noise possible for maximum signal integrity. 

Plus, it truly is “Built-Like-A-Tank” with a ridiculously 

rugged solid steel chassis and high-contrast controls for 
ultimate tactile control. 

And with features like instrument level inputs, 

 

phantom power and level metering, the 802VLZ4 offers 

 

a true step-up performance and durability that's ideal 
for your professional application.

How To Use This Manual

After this introduction, a getting started guide will 

help you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams 
show some typical setups, while the remaining sections 
provide details of the 802VLZ4 mixer.

This icon marks infor mation that is critically 
 important or unique to the 802VLZ4. 

 

For your own good, read and remember them.

This icon will lead you to    in-depth  
explanations of  features and some practical 
tips. They usually have some valuable nuggets 
of information.

This icon draws attention to certain features 
and functions relating to the usage of the 
802VLZ4.

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Summary of Contents for 802VLZ4

Page 1: ...802VLZ4 OWNER S MANUAL 8 Channel Ultra Compact Mixer...

Page 2: ...presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter...

Page 3: ...GAIN CHANNELS 1 3 13 8 STEREO RETURN 13 9 ALT 3 4 OUTS 13 10 CONTROL ROOM OUTS 14 11 PHONES 14 12 PHANTOM SWITCH AND LED 14 13 TAPE IN 14 14 TAPE OUT 15 15 AUX SEND 15 16 1 4 MAIN OUTS 15 17 XLR MAIN...

Page 4: ...a lower input need From every input to every output the 802VLZ4 is designed to provide the highest headroom and lowest noise possible for maximum signal integrity Plus it truly is Built Like A Tank w...

Page 5: ...n the speakers on 9 Start the signal source and raise the main mix knob up until audio may be heard through the speakers 10 Adjust the gain control so that the meter display stays around 0 Level Set a...

Page 6: ...guitar is connected to channel 3 s mic input via a DI box and another guitar plays through an amplifier modeler into channels 5 and 6 Keyboards are connected to the line inputs of channels 7 and 8 An...

Page 7: ...ice The Alt 3 4 outputs are used to feed the inputs to your computer s sound card By pressing a mute alt 3 4 switch it is easy to set up a channel to record onto your computer A headphone amplifier is...

Page 8: ...e mixer Here the keyboard submix is added to main mix with the other instruments and vocals of your legendary all star band The snake returns a stage monitor feed from the FOH mixer into channel 3 s l...

Page 9: ...uts from two digital video players connect to the line inputs of channels 3 4 and 5 6 A stereo sound effects hard disk player is connected to the line inputs of channels 7 and 8 The tape outputs conne...

Page 10: ...ected to channels 5 and 6 and a cable box s audio output is connected to channels 7 and 8 The video output from the cable box and DVD player connect directly to the TV monitor An external effects proc...

Page 11: ...ld Not every instrument is made to connect directly to a mixer Guitars commonly need a Direct Injection DI box to connect to the mixer s mic inputs Channels 1 and 2 have an instrument switch 6 so you...

Page 12: ...ome of these preamps in their arsenal tip This plug connects to one of the mixer s Channel Insert jacks ring tip ring sleeve SEND to processor RETURN from processor TRS plug 2 Line Ins Channels 1 2 Th...

Page 13: ...ects Serial or Parallel The next sections toss the terms serial and parallel around like hacky sacks Here s what we mean by them Serial means that the entire signal is routed through the effects devic...

Page 14: ...knob is fully counterclockwise off 10 Control Room Outs These TRS 1 4 balanced unbalanced outputs allow you to listen to something other than the main mix These outputs are often used to run a nice pa...

Page 15: ...inputs connect 1 4 TS Tip Sleeve phone plugs like this Tip hot Sleeve Ground 17 XLR Main Outs Use these to send the main mix out into the line level balanced inputs of your amplifier or powered speake...

Page 16: ...3 4 9 outputs Then whenever you press this switch you will assign a channel to these unused outputs disconnecting it from the main mix and effectively muting the channel To use this as an alt 3 4 swi...

Page 17: ...ing next to an all night disco As you turn the pan 24 knob from left to right thereby causing the sound to move from the left to the center to the right the sound will appear to remain at the same vol...

Page 18: ...are more than just effects and monitor sends They can be used to generate separate mixes for recording or mix minuses for broadcast By using aux in the pre mode these mix levels can be obtained indepe...

Page 19: ...ubmix This knob controls the level of the stereo control room outputs 10 The control range is from off through unity gain at the center with 10 dB of extra gain when turned fully clockwise When main m...

Page 20: ...these outputs 33 Assign to Main Mix Let s say you re doing a live show Intermission is nearing and you ll want to play a soothing CD for the crowd to prevent them from eating the furniture Then you th...

Page 21: ...ur audience The levels of each are independent of each other With the switch in the aux send becomes an ordinary effects send post fader level and post mute alt 3 4 This is a must for effects sends si...

Page 22: ...ttached 2 3 1 SHIELD COLD HOT SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 Balanced XLR Input Connector Appendix B Connections If you think your 802VLZ4 has a problem please check out the following troubleshooting tips and...

Page 23: ...one for the left 2 1 SHIELD COLD HOT 3 SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 Balanced XLR Output Connector SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING RING TIP SLEEVE RING Balanced 1 4 TRS Connector Unbalanced send return circuits Wh...

Page 24: ...age the circuit boards Do not use any shorter screws or the adapter will not be securely fixed to the mixer bottom panel Holes for mic stand adapter TRSSend ReceiveInsertJacks Single jack inserts are...

Page 25: ...max gain 150 termination 128 5 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR Mic in to insert send out max gain 1 kHz better than 70 dB Maximum Levels Mic in 21 dBu Tape in 22 dBu All other inputs 22 dBu Main...

Page 26: ...n L R RUDE SOLO LED Line Line Bal Bal Alt3 4 CD Tape Main C R Source 3 Band EQ Alt 3 4 Main L R Alt 3 4 Main L R post pre C R to Main off Low Cut bypass NOTE Switches are shown in the default out posi...

Page 27: ...ated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it to obtain any warranty service For full terms and conditions as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product p...

Page 28: ...16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA Phone 425 487 4333 Toll free 800 898 3211 Fax 425 487 4337 www 720trees com...

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