Mackie 802-VLZ3 Ultra Compact 8-Channel Mixer

The ultra-compact 802 VLZ3 Premium 8-Channel Mic/Line Mixer builds on the legacy of Mackie’s top-selling VLZ mixers. Three studio-grade XDR2 (Extended Dynamic Range) mic preamps and proprietary 3-band Active EQ give the 802 VLZ3 its high-headroom, low-noise functionality. Its super-sleek, extra-rugged steel chassis is packed with an extensive feature set, including 5 full channel strips, a dedicated Stereo Return channel, a comprehensive control room section, phantom power for condenser mics, and bright 12-segment stereo meters. The 802 VLZ3 delivers the same phenomenal sound and performance that makes the makes the 1604VLZ3 prized in studios and on stages around the globe.

Features

Ultra-compact 8-channel mixer featuring Mackie VLZ3’s signature low-noise, high-headroom design

3 studio-grade XDR2 Extended Dynamic Range mic preamps with:
Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
- 130dB dynamic range
- +22dBu line input handling
- Extended low frequency response
- Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Phantom power for studio condenser mics

8 high-headroom line inputs

Advanced DC pulse transformer RF rejection

Aux send, level, pan and PFL solo on each channel

Selectable Instrument inputs on first two channels – no DI box needed

Stereo Return for connecting effects processor or other stereo source

3-Band Active EQ (80Hz, 2.5kHz, 12kHz)

18dB/oct. 100Hz Lo-Cut filter on Mic input channels

ALT 3/4 stereo bus for added versatility

Control Room/Phones source matrix

High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters

Sealed rotary controls to resist dust and grime

Sleek, rugged steel chassis

Includes Tracktion 3 Project Bundle, music production software for Mac/PC

If you're looking for a home-studio mixer, you may not need lots of input tracks and a bunch of routing options. Or, maybe you do! Mackie's VLZ-series mixers come in a wide range of sizes, so you can find the perfect fit for your studio. From the smallest to the biggest, you can count on superior Mackie quality throughout. Super-quiet XLR mic preamps give you 130dB of dynamic range to capture every detail, and the musical per-channel EQ offers total control when shaping your sound. A modern summing bus blends all your tracks, letting each sound live and breathe in its own space inside the mix. With the included Tracktion 3 production software, you and your custom-tailored VLZ3 mixer are free to explore all your creative ideas! 8-channel mixer with 3 XLR mic preamps; 1/4" line inputs per channel, phantom power. Three-band EQ, stereo Aux bus, pre-fader solo per channel. XLR main output, TRS outs for control room and monitor mix.