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   VLZ3 4•Bus

Introduction

Awesomely unheard of features

USB Recording and Playback

The VLZ3 4•Bus Series Mixers feature a 4x2 USB 

recording and playback function. This means up to four 
signals may be recorded simultaneously and a stereo 
mix returned to the mixer for playback. 

There are two switches in the master section labeled 

"USB OUT" that allow for monstrous flexibility on the 
four recordable signals. The default switch  

 

configuration routes subgroups 1-4 over the USB    
connection to your favorite DAW software for a "mix it 
later" 4-track recording. The Subgroup 1-2 switch also 
allows the L-R mix to be recorded for convenient stereo 
mixes of the show. The Subgroup 3-4 switch allows aux 
5/6 to be sent to the DAW for a unique stereo recording 
or the use of DAW plug-ins as effects.

For playback, there are two switches in the master 

section labeled "2-TRACK RETURN". One switch [TAPE/
USB] changes the standard dual RCA inputs to main 
(tape, switch disengaged) to stereo USB to main (USB, 
switch engaged). This is an extremely convenient  
function for playing music over the main mix from a 
computer. We prefer to jam some Johnny 'The Man in 
Black' Cash in between bands at the local rock clubs. 
But feel free to play whatever you want, unless it's...  
ah, never mind, we won't go there!  

Another cool feature of the VLZ3 4•Bus is routing 

the stereo USB return to the last stereo channel of the 
mixer. This is a mighty fine tool for a number of live and 
recording uses. For example, playback through the   
stereo channel allows the "Greg Mackie designed" 
4-band EQ to be utilized to sweeten the sounds. It may 
also be used for overdubbing by sending music to the 
musicians' headphones through the auxes.

Last, but not least, it may be used to return plug-in 

effects from the DAW in a live mix scenario. One of our 
favorites is the CamelPhat VST that makes your    
average drummer sound like Bonham on How The West 
Was Won.

Powerful on-board dual FX engines and eight 

individual compressors

 In pursuit of the ultimate Mackie "do-it-all" Live 

Sound Mixer, we threw in the kitchen sink and packed 
this bad boy with a full set of processors allowing you 
to travel "rack free" while still making professional  
sounding mixes.

For starters, we added not one, but TWO, of our  

patented Running Man FX processors (RMFX+

)  

featuring 24 "gig-ready" effects right into the board. This 
does not include useless effects such as "the warbler" or 
the "insanity delay", but rather a suite of quickly  
accessible and useable reverbs, choruses and delays 
that make coloring your mix a breeze.

Additionally, both FX processors feature a tap delay, 

typically only available on an outboard rack. Delays may 
easily be sync'd with the song at the tap of a finger. And 
because we love flexible routing (hehe), the processed 
signal may be sent direct to the mains and monitors 
from the effects section or re-routed to the two stereo 
channels to bring them through the EQ and aux section, 
utilizing the 60mm fader to draw them into the mix.

But wait, there's more! The VLZ3 4•Bus has eight 

(yes, eight!) single knob compressors to stop the  
dynamic signals from poking out of the mix. Four 
compressors are located on the last four mic inputs 
so that the most critical signals (such as vocals, snare 
drum, the occasional jaw harp or mountain goats) may 
be addressed. Plus, there are single knob compressors 
on each of the four subgroups so that grouped signals 
(such as a drum set or a choir of didgeridoos) may be 
blended together for paramount smoothness.

Bottom line? You have an awesome mixer with Mackie 

VLZ3 sound quality, "built-like-a-tank" build quality and 
a recording and processing feature set that is  
unparalleled. Congratulations... and happy mixing!

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Страница 6: ...LOW MID EQ LEVEL 19 37 PAN 19 38 MUTE 19 39 OL LED 19 40 SIG LED 20 41 SOLO 20 42 ASSIGN 20 43 CHANNEL FADER 20 44 FX1 and FX2 20 45 USB Switch 20 2 TRACK USB AUX MASTERS and METERS 21 46 LAMP 21 47 S...

Страница 7: ...owered speakers to the main left and right outputs A laptop connects to the Mackie VLZ3 4 Bus mixer via the USB port allowing the 2 channel main mix to be recorded Any music iTunes mp3s or other pre r...

Страница 8: ...e bass DI panned right to subgroup 2 and input 2 to track 6 of the DAW Finally engage the subgroup assign 1 and 2 Left Right switches to hear the bass in mono Congratulations you are overdubbing with...

Страница 9: ...ngle ended unbalanced micro phones or ribbon mics into the mic input jacks if phantom power is on Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic XLR input jacks with phantom power on unless you are certa...

Страница 10: ...ono signals will appear on both sides of the main mix 6 TAPE INPUTS OUTPUTS The stereo unbalanced RCA inputs allow you to play a tape CD player iPod dock or other line level source The tape in jacks a...

Страница 11: ...pressor 72 Refer to the description of the channel insert on the previous page to see how to make this connection 13 AUX SENDS 1 6 These 1 4 TRS connectors allow you to send balanced or unbalanced lin...

Страница 12: ...NO MONITOR OUTPUT This 1 4 TRS output connector provides a balanced line level signal that is a combination of the left and right monitor out 15 signals L R You may use this for a separate mix that do...

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Страница 17: ...e and reduces the chance of distortion due to overloading the input signals Dynamic range is the difference in level between the quietest and loudest parts of a song A compressor squeezes the dynamic...

Страница 18: ...re switch disengaged up aux 3 and 4 deliver signals post insert post low cut post mute post EQ and post fader Any changes made to the channel controls will affect the aux send signal 29 INT FX 1 2 AUX...

Страница 19: ...0kHz 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 37 PAN This control allows you to adjust how much of the channel signal is sent to the left versus the right outputs With the knob panned hard left the signal feeds the main lef...

Страница 20: ...ob 37 they are used to determine the destination of the channel s signal With the pan knob at the center detent the left and right sides receive equal signal levels main mix L R group 1 2 and group 3...

Страница 21: ...to the solo bus 50 2 TRACK RETURN TAPE USB This determines if the 2 track return gets its signal from the RCA tape inputs switch disengaged or USB switch engaged 2 Track USB Aux Masters and Meters Th...

Страница 22: ...es where they are combined with signals from the channels 55 STEREO RETURNS SOLO This button allows you to solo a stereo return The rude solo LED 59 will flash to let you know that the solo system is...

Страница 23: ...lease forgive its rudeness it is only trying to help and wants to be your friend 60 SOLO MODE Engaging a channel s solo switch 41 will cause this dramatic turn of events Any existing source selection...

Страница 24: ...double bussing The talkback feature allows the engineer to communicate with the talent either through the phones output 17 or the aux 1 4 send outputs 13 using an external talkback microphone This sav...

Страница 25: ...ge 20 Delay 2 Wrm 200ms 9 Warm Hall 21 Delay 3 Brt 175ms 10 Concert Hall 22 Delay 3 Wrm 150ms 11 Cathedral 23 Chorus Dly 300ms 12 Gated Reverb 24 Reverb Dly 200ms The knob also offers a tap delay func...

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Страница 27: ...or example make sure that both group faders ride together to maintain the left right balance 75 MAIN MIX This stereo fader allows you to adjust the levels of the main mix signals sent to the XLR and 1...

Страница 28: ...g your amplifiers Check the loudspeaker average load impedance is not less than the minimum your amplifier can handle Check the speaker wiring Noise Turn the channel gains down one by one If the sound...

Страница 29: ...ug is connected tip to signal send output from mixer ring to signal return input back into mixer and sleeve to ground earth 1 4 TS Phone Plugs and Jacks TS stands for Tip Sleeve the two connections av...

Страница 30: ...on its merry way through the mixer This allows you to tap out the channel signal without interrupting normal operation If you push the 1 4 TS plug in to the second click you will open the jack switch...

Страница 31: ...00 Hz 8 kHz High 15 dB 12 kHz Low Cut Filter 18 dB octave 3 dB 100 Hz 4 Band Equalization stereo channels Low 15 dB 80 Hz Low Mid 15 dB 400 Hz High Mid 15 dB 2 5 kHz High 15 dB 12 kHz USB Format USB 1...

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