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Mackie 1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer

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1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer

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1202VLZ4 12-Channel Compact Mixer
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The original no-nonsense compact mixer. Mackies flagship Onyx mic preamps, the comprehensive Mackie VLZ4 line delivers the proven feature set, high-headroom/low-noise design and "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction that created an industry more than 25 years ago.

Features
• Boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps with ultra-wide 60dB gain range
• Phantom power for condenser mics
• 3-band EQ (80Hz, 2.5kHz, 12kHz)
• 18 dB/oct 75Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels
• High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
• "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 optional rack ear kit

Specifications
Main Mix Noise
Main mix knob down, channel gain knobs down: -100 dBu
Main mix knob @ unity, channel gain knobs down: -86.5 dBu
Main mix knob @ unity, channel gain knobs @ unity: -84.5 dBu
Maximum Levels
Mic in: +22 dBu
Tape in: +16 dBu
All other inputs: +22 dBu
Main mix XLR out: +28 dBu
All other outputs: +22 dBu
Impedances
Mic in: 2.5 kΩ
Channel insert return: 2.5 kΩ
All other inputs: 10 kΩ or greater
Tape out: 1.1 kΩ
All other outputs: 120Ω
EQ
High Shelving: +15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking: +15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Low Shelving: +15 dB @ 80 Hz

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My brand new 1202 has a KNOWN problem. Not a sentence I should have to type or say. In recent years many seem to have 2dB hotter in the R over L, (or similar) regardless of the channel or source. I now see others online complaining the exact same issue. I contacted Mackie who confirmed it. FOR THE RECORD they did offer to replace it with a properly balanced Master Signal, IF I send it back on my own dime. They have brand new tested models for anyone who is not happy. I do appreciate that on some level but on another level, shouldn't this just be fixed rather than telling people this is acceptable and within spec? 2dB off balance is hardly spec., let alone acceptable. Also, I paid good money for one that works properly, not one I have to spend even more on, to get it replaced with a perfect one. So I am definitely disappointed. I think these should be good out of the box. I don't expect everything to be perfect but I do think this is a bit much. Some units are fine supposedly but many others seem to have this issue. So be aware. I don't want to trash Mackie or this mixer. I have other products I'm extremely happy with. This is my second 1202VLZ4. My first one is much older and did not have this issue! But I am very disappointed that my replacement starts out with a defect that I have to fix, MacGyver or spend even more to get one that doesn't have a problem.
Posted by Mike on Feb 26, 2025
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