Introduction
The 1202-VLZ PRO is the updated, upgraded version of Mackies classic 12-channel compact mic/line mixer. The unit incorporates Mackies new ultra-high quality XDR (Extended Dynamic Range) mic preamps with the best RFI rejection of any compact mixer design. Added benets include maximum freedom from ground loops and impeccable sonic performance that meets or exceeds the specs of esoteric, outboard mic preampliers. The XDR design is the only compact mixer mic preamp that is totally impedance independent: frequency response does not change even with extremely long cable runs or exceptionally high-impedance mic inputs. To greatly reduce the effects of wind noise and mic thumps, each of the four mic channels has a sharp, 18dB/octave, 75Hz Low Cut lter. Mute/Alt 3-4 effectively creates a second stereo bus. The Mute button on each channel mutes that channel in the Main Mix, but also acts as a router to the 3-4 stereo bus, greatly increasing signal routing exibility. The EFX to Monitor feature allows routing of reverb or other effects signals back into a monitor mix via Aux Send 1. Aux 1s Pre/Post switch can be set for pre-fader/post-EQ use, which is benecial for stage monitor mixes, or postfader/post-EQ for use with external effects. It also has a level control for added exibility. Control Room/Phones has its own level control, outputs and input matrix for selecting any combination of Main Mix, Tape In and Alt 3-4 to create custom headphone mixes, to monitor tape levels, and more. A separate switch routes this multi-source signal back into the Main Mix. Because of its many features and durability, the 1202-VLZ PRO can be used for extra studio-grade preamps, as aux inputs for a mixing console, or as an impedance- or level-matching audio toolkit.
12-Channel Mic/Line Mixer

Features

4 low noise, high headroom XDR (Extended Dynamic Range) XLR mic inputs with the best RF rejection of any compact mixer available and maximum freedom from ground loops 4 balanced/unbalanced mono line inputs 4 pairs of balanced/unbalanced stereo line inputs 48V global phantom power 3-Band EQ (12kHz, 2.5kHz, 80Hz) 75Hz, 18dB/octave Low Cut lters on Channels 14 PFL Solo on all channels Very Low Impedance (VLZ) architecture EFX to Monitor switch Alt 3-4 extra stereo bus Balanced inputs and outputs (except RCAs, phones and inserts) Balanced XLR Main L/R outputs with mic/line level switch, plus 1/4" (TRS) Main L/R outputs 60dB Gain on Channels 14 Global Aux 1 Pre/Post-Fader switch Level Set LED and marker

Applications

Live sound mixing: small churches, clubs, school auditoriums, school sports centers, conference centers, boardrooms, trade shows, presentations Studio and eld recording Multimedia applications: A/V presentations, video post production, CD authoring Broadcast: live remotes, ENG, ad production
RM1202-VLZ Rack-mount brackets (not included), 1402-VLZ PRO 14-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1604-VLZ PRO 16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1642-VLZ PRO 16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, SRM350/SRM450 Active 2-Way SR Loudspeakers, M800/M1400i/M1400 Power Ampliers, C200/C300z passive 2-way SR Loudspeakers

Specications

Mic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise (20Hz20kHz): 0 Frequency Response: 1dB 3dB IM Distortion (4 to 1 ratio SMPTE) 35dB gain Harmonic Distortion (20Hz20kHz) 35dB gain Gain Max Min Max Input Input Impedance Common Mode Rejection Common Mode Rejection Ratio Main Mix Noise1 Main Mix down, ch. Gain down: Main Mix @ unity, ch. Gain down: Main Mix knob @ unity, ch. Gain @ unity: Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)2 0.005% Attenuation Main Mix knob down: Channel Mute/Alt 3-4 switch engaged: Channel Gain knob down: Frequency Response4 20Hz to 60kHz: 20Hz to 100kHz: Maximum Levels Mic input: Tape input: All other inputs: Main Mix XLR outputs: All other outputs: Impedances Mic input: Channel Insert return: All other inputs: Tape output: All other outputs: (Crosstalk)3 85dBu 84dBu 83dBu +0dB/1dB +0dB/3dB +22dBu +16dBu +22dBu +28dBu +22dBu 1.3k 2.5k > 10k 1.1k 120 129.5dBu 131.0dBu 134.5dBu 5Hz100kHz 3Hz192kHz 0.0008% 0.0007% +60dB 0dB or Unity +22dB 1.3k > 90dB > 140dB 104dB 90.5dB 88.5dB EQ High Shelving: Mid Peaking: Low Shelving: Power Consumption 120VAC, 50/60Hz, 25 Watts Physical Weight: Dimensions: (300mm x 284mm x 66mm) 6 lbs. 8 oz. (3 kg) 11.8" x 11.2" x 2.6" 15db @ 12kHz 12dB @ 2.5kHz 15db @ 80Hz

11.8" (300mm)

6 rack spaces

11.2" (284mm) 19" (483mm) with optional rack ears (RM1202-VLZ) 2.6" (66mm) 11.2" (284mm) 2.6" (66mm) 11.8" (300mm)
Specications footnotes: 1) 20Hz20kHz bandwidth, 1/4" Main out, channels 14 Trim @ unity gain, channel EQs at, all channels assigned to Main Mix, channels 1 and 3 Pan left, 2 and 4 Pan right. Reference +4dBu. 2) 1kHz @ +14dBu, 20Hz20kHz. 3) 1kHz relative to 0dBu, 20Hz20kHz bandwidth, Line in, 14" Main Out, Trim @ unity. 4) Any input to any output.

PHANTOM POWER

LOGIC SOLO ALT R ALT L MAIN R MAIN L
INSERT GAIN MAIN / ALT LINE OUT L 3-BAND EQ 30dB PAD 2 AUX SENDS 3 3-BAND EQ
LO MID HI LO MID 2K5 12K HI

TAPE OUT L

AUX SEND 2 POST AUX SEND 1 POST AUX SEND 1 PRE

1 75Hz HPF

2 LO CUT MAIN MIX BAL OUT L 1

MIC IN

3 MONO CHANNEL (1 OF 4) MAIN LEVEL

LINE IN

BAL OUT R 1 LINE OUT R
SOLO (PFL) ALT MIX MAIN / ALT ALT OUT L

LINE IN L

80 2K5 12K

TAPE OUT R

ALT OUT R GAIN PAN METERING (0dBu = 0VU) AUX 2 TAPE IN +6dB L TAPE R ALT SOURCE

STEREO CHANNEL (1 OF 4)

LO 80 2K5 12K MID HI

LINE IN R

RUDE SOLO LED

AUX 1 SOLO (PFL)

CONTROL ROOM & PHONES MIX MAIN
CONTROL ROOM & PHONES LEVEL
L IN (MONO) SOLO RELAY AUX RETURN 1 GAIN SOLO MIX R IN ASSIGN TO MAIN L IN AUX 1 PRE / POST AUX 1 LEVEL R IN AUX MIX AUX SEND 1 EFX TO MONITOR AUX SEND 2 RIGHT CONTROL ROOM OUT PHONES OUT LEFT AUX RETURN 2 GAIN
Architect and Engineers Specications 1. GENERAL CONFIGURATION. The mixer shall accommodate 4 microphone signals: mono channels 14; 12 line signals: mono channels 14 and stereo channels 512; 2 stereo pairs of Aux Return inputs; 4 Send/Return channel Inserts; 2 stereo pairs of Main Mix outputs; 1 stereo pair of RCA-type Tape Inputs; 1 stereo pair of RCA-type Tape Outputs; 1 stereo pair of Control Room outputs; 1 stereo pair of Alt 3-4 outputs; 2 Aux Send outputs; and 1 stereo headphone output. The mixer shall be capable of placement on a table or installation in a standard 19-inch rack mount (using optional rack rail brackets) and shall be entirely self-contained. 2. MIXER INPUTS. MONO CHANNELS 14: The mixer shall include 4 XDR electronically balanced mic inputs, using XLR3-F-type connectors, accepting nominal levels from 60dBu to +4dBu via 4 rotary Trim controls. 48V phantom power shall be available via a globally-controlled rocker-type switch. 4 balanced or unbalanced line inputs shall be wired in parallel, using 1/4" TRS phone jacks, accepting nominal levels from 45dBu to +4dBu. The mixer shall include 4 channel Inserts using 1/4" TRS phone jacks (tip=send, ring=return, sleeve=ground), delivering and accepting nominal levels from 10dBV to +4dBu. STEREO CHANNELS 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12: The mixer shall include 8 bal/unbal line inputs, forming 4 stereo input pairs, using 1/4" TRS phone jacks and accepting nominal levels from 10dBV to +4dBu. OTHER INPUTS: The mixer shall include 4 bal/unbal Aux Return inputs, forming two stereo pairs, using 1/4" TRS phone jacks and accepting nominal levels from 10dBV to +4dBu. The mixer shall include 1 stereo pair of Tape In jacks, using unbalanced RCAtype phono jacks, accepting nominal levels from 20dBV to +4dBu. 3. MIXER OUTPUTS. MAIN OUTPUTS: The mixers Main Output stereo pairs shall be tted in three ways: Using balanced XLR-3-M-type connectors, maximum output of +28dBu, including 1 Main Output Level switch to provide 30dB attenuation (XLR outputs only); using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10dBV to +4dBu; and using unbalanced RCA-type phono jacks (labeled TAPE OUT) delivering nominal levels from 10dBV to +4dBu. OTHER OUTPUTS: The mixer shall include 1 stereo pair of Alt 3-4 outputs using bal/unbal 1/4"

TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10dBV to +4dBu; 1 stereo pair of Control Room outputs using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10dBV to +4dBu; 2 Aux Send outputs using bal/unbal 1/4" TRS phone jacks, delivering nominal levels from 10dBV to +4dBu; and 1 stereo Headphones output using an unbalanced 1/4" TRS phone jack (tip=left, ring=right, sleeve=ground). 4. MIXER INPUT SECTION. Each channel shall include 1 rotary Trim control; 1 Low Cut lter (HPF), providing an 18dB per octave curve starting at 75Hz; 2 rotary Aux Send controls, providing up to 15dB above unity gain; 3 rotary equalization (EQ) controls: +15dB @ 12kHz shelving, +12dB @ 2.5kHz peaking and +15dB @ 80kHz shelving; 1 rotary Pan control, 4dB attenuation panned center; 1 Mute/Alt 3-4 switch, to be used as a channel mute or to route the signal to the alternate stereo bus (Alt 3-4); 1 PFL (Pre-Fader Listen solo) switch; and 1 rotary channel Gain control, providing up to 20dB above unity gain. Note: The stereo channels (5/6, 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12) shall not include the Trim or Low Cut controls. 5. MIXER OUTPUT SECTION. The mixer shall have 1 rotary Main Mix control, providing up to 10dB above unity gain; 1 rotary Control Room/Phones control, providing up to 10dB above unity gain; 1 Source Matrix including 3 switches to deliver any combination of stereo signals to the Control Room, Phones and Meters, including Main Mix, Alt 3-4 and Tape, which shall be replaced by any solo signals resulting from the engagement of any channels PFL switch; 1 Assign to Main Mix switch to deliver the Source Matrix signals to the Main Mix; 2 rotary Aux Return level controls, providing up to 20dB above unity gain; 1 rotary Aux Send 1 Master control, providing up to 10dB above unity gain; 1 Aux Send 1 global Pre/Post switch; 1 EFX to Monitor switch, allowing Aux Return 1 signals to be delivered to Aux Send 1 via the Aux Return 2 level control; and 1 blinking red Solo LED, to indicate a solo condition. 6. METERING. The mixer shall include 1 stereo 12-segment LED meter with points at 30, 20, 10, 7, 4, 2, 0, +2, +4, +7, +10 and 28dB (clip). The source signals for the meters shall be the same signals selected in the Source Matrix, and a solo condition shall replace the Source selection with the soloed channel(s). The meters shall be calibrated so that a 0dBu signal at the Control Room output shall be indicated as 0dB on the meters, 1dB.

7. PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION. The mixer shall be made of steel, painted dark gray with light gray graphics. The mixers dimensions shall be 2.6" (66mm) in height, 11.8" (300mm) in width and 11.2" (284mm) in depth, as viewed horizontally. The mixer shall weigh 6 lbs, 8 oz (14.3 kg). Optional RM1202-VLZ rack-mount brackets shall allow the mixer to be mounted in a rack system, with either the chassis top or the control knobs tops to be ush with the rack rail. 8. SPECIFICATIONS. In addition to specications already cited, the mixer shall meet or exceed the following specications: Frequency response: microphone input to any output, 20Hz to 60kHz, +0dB/1dB; Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 1Khz @ +14dBu, 0.0007%; Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): microphone input to insert send, 129.5dBm: Common Mode Rejection (CMR): microphone input to insert send, maximum gain, 1kHz, better than 90dB; Typical Main Output noise: all channels assigned, channels 1 and 3 panned left, channels 2 and 4 panned right, main mix @ unity, channel gain @ unity, 86dBu; Signal to Noise ratio: ref +4dBu operating level, 90dB; Attenuation: ref. 0dB @ 1kHz, Main Mix level control down, 85dBu; channel Mute engaged, 84dBu; channel Gain control down, 83dBu; Input impedance: microphones input, 1.3k; channel Insert return, 2.5k; all other inputs, greater than 10k; Output impedance: Tape Out, 1.1k; all other outputs, 120. The mixer shall be a Mackie 1202-VLZ PRO.
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MIXER SPECIFICATIONS: CHAPTER 1: 1202-VLZ PRO
MIXER SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
1202-VLZ PRO Specications

Main Mix Noise

20Hz20kHz bandwidth, 1/4" Main out, channels 14 Trim @ unity gain, channel EQs at, all channels assigned to Main Mix, channels 1 and 3 Pan left, 2 and 4 Pan right. Main Mix knob down, channel Gain knobs down: 100 dBu Main Mix knob unity, channel Gain knobs down: 86.5 dBu (90dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu) Main Mix knob @ unity, channel Gain knobs @ unity: 84.5 dBu

Impedances

Mic in: Channel Insert return: All other inputs: Tape out: All other outputs: 1.3 kilohms 2.5 kilohms 10 kilohms or greater 1.1 kilohms 120 ohms
High Shelving 15 db @ 12 kHz 12 dB @ 2.5 kHz 15 db @ 80 Hz Mid Peaking
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
1kHz @ +14 dBu, 20 Hz20 kHz. Mic Pre @ insert : 0.0007 %

Low Shelving

Attenuation (Crosstalk)
1kHz relative to 0dBu, 20Hz20kHz bandwidth, Line in, 14" Main Out, Trim @ unity Main Mix knob down: Channel Alt / Mute switch engaged: Channel Gain knob down: 85 dBu 84 dBu 83 dBu

Power Consumption

120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25 W

Frequency Response

Any input to any output 20Hz to 60kHz: 20Hz to 100kHz: +0 dB/1 dB +0 dB/3 dB
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain 150 ohm termination: 129.5 dBm unweighted
Common Mode Rejection (CMR)
Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain 1kHz: better than 90 dB

Maximum Levels

Mic in: Tape in: All other inputs: Main Mix XLR out: All other outputs: +22 dBu +16 dBu +22 dBu +28 dBu +22 dBu
Compact Mixer Reference Guide

PHANTOM POWER

LOGIC SOLO
ALT R ALT L MAIN R MAIN L
AUX SEND 2 POST AUX SEND 1 POST AUX SEND 1 PRE
INSERT GAIN MAIN / ALT LINE OUT L 2 BAL OUT L 3 3-BAND EQ 30dB PAD 2 AUX SENDS 3 3-BAND EQ

LO MID HI LO MID HI

TAPE OUT L

1 75Hz HPF

80 2K5 12K

2 LO CUT 1 MAIN MIX

MIC IN

3 MAIN LEVEL

LINE IN

MONO CHANNEL (1 OF 4)

BAL OUT R 1 LINE OUT R
SOLO (PFL) ALT MIX MAIN / ALT ALT OUT L

LINE IN L

TAPE OUT R
ALT OUT R GAIN PAN METERING (0dBu = 0VU) AUX 2 ALT SOURCE

LO 80 2K5 12K MID HI

STEREO CHANNEL (1 OF 4)

LINE IN R

AUX 1 SOLO (PFL)

TAPE IN +6dB L TAPE R

RUDE SOLO LED CONTROL ROOM & PHONES MIX MAIN
CONTROL ROOM & PHONES LEVEL
L IN (MONO) SOLO RELAY AUX RETURN 1 GAIN SOLO MIX R IN ASSIGN TO MAIN L IN AUX 1 PRE / POST GAIN AUX 1 LEVEL R IN AUX MIX AUX SEND 1 EFX TO MONITOR AUX SEND 2 RIGHT CONTROL ROOM OUT PHONES OUT LEFT AUX RETURN 2
MACKIE MS1202-VLZ PRO BLOCK DIAGRAM 1/99
6 rack spaces with optional rack ears (RM1202-VLZ) 11.8" (300mm) 11.8" (300mm) 2.6" (66mm) 11.2" 6 rack spaces (284mm)
1202-VLZ PRO WEIGHT 6.5 lbs. (3 kg)

11.2" (284mm)

2.6" (66mm)

MIC PR E

MIC 2 M

IC PR E

MIC 3 M

MIC 4 M

LEFT/MONO

ALL BAL/UNBAL

BAL/UNBAL

1202-VLZPRO

12-CHANNEL MIC/ LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDRTM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
2 R TAPE INPUT TAPE OUTPUT

BAL OR UNBAL

STEREO AUX RETURN

AUX SEND

MAIN OUT

LINE IN 1

LOW CUT 75 Hz 18dB/OCT -10dBV

C GAIN

LINE IN 2

LINE IN 3

LINE IN 4
+15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB +15dB -45dB

LINE IN 5-6

LINE IN 7-8

LINE IN 9-10

LINE IN 11-12

PHONES

MON/ EFX +15

AUX 1 MASTER

NORMALLED

PRE POST

AUX 1 SELECT EFX TO MONITOR

AUX RETURN

CONTROL ROOM SOURCE

LEFT RIGHT

0dB=0dBu CLIP

2.5kHz -12

MAIN MIX

80Hz -15 +15 -15 +15

80Hz -15 +15

ALT 3 4

10 LEVEL SET

ALT 3-4

PRE FADER
ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX RUDE SOLO LIGHT

CTL ROOM /SUBMIX

POWER ON

PHANTOM ON

CAUTION
12-CHANNEL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH PREMIUM XDR TM MIC PREAMPLIFIERS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

AVIS: RISCQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MME TYPE. DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
XDRTM EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE MIC PREAMPLIFIERS ARE PROPRIETARY TO MACKIE DESIGNS, INC.
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE

MAIN RIGHT

BALANCED

MAIN LEFT

CONTROL ROOM

ALT OUTPUT

CHANNEL INSERTS
( PRE-FADER / PRE EQ TIP SEND / RING RETURN )

+4 MIC

120 VAC 50/60 Hz 25W 500mA/250V SLO-BLO

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE.5A-250V FUSE

MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL

DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA COPYRIGHT 1998 THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "VLZ","XDR" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE PATENT PENDING