Mackie has unveiled two mid-format analogue consoles – the 24-channel 2404-VLZ3 and 32-channel 3204-VLZ3.
Compact and rugged in design with the channel count needed for SR applications the news desks feature each featuring dual internal FX processors, dedicated compression and 4-track recording via USB.
‘VLZ is synonymous with high-headroom and low-noise,’ says John Boudreau, SVP of Product Life Cycle Management, Mackie’s Music Gear Group. ‘We are psyched to bring VLZ3 performance to mixers with higher channel count and real-world live sound tools like effects processing, channel compression and USB connectivity.’
The 2404-VLZ3 and 3204-VLZ3 feature low-noise, high-headroom XDR2 mic channels (20 and 28, respectively) and two dedicated channels for stereo inputs. Inline compression is available on each of the four subgroups and on four select channels. Dual 32-bit RMFX effects processors offer 16 extremely useable presets, including tap delay. The integrated 4x2 USB interface offers multiple routing options to a DAW, with a stereo return that’s assignable to the mains for background music or into a channel strip for mix integration.
‘Mackie has always been about professional features and performance at prices that are within the reach of the working musician. The new VLZ3 4-Bus mixers are a perfect example of this philosophy in action,’ says Boudreau.
The Mackie VLZ3 4-Bus Series Premium FX Mixers with USB are available worldwide. The 2404-VLZ3 has a U.S. MSRP of $1,429.99 and is £1049 including VAT. The 3204-VLZ3 has a U.S. MSRP of US$1,699.99/£1249 inc. VAT.
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