802-
VLZ3
80-VLZ3
• Includes Tracktion 3 Project Bundle, music
production software for Mac/PC
• Optional mic stand adapter (see p.24)
How To Use This Manual
Since many of you folks will want to hook up your
802-VLZ3 immediately, the first pages you will encounter
after the table of contents are the ever-popular hookup
diagrams. These show typical mixer setups for various
applications.
After this section is a detailed tour of the entire
mixer, where you will find illustrations with each feature
numbered. If you’re curious about a feature, simply
locate it on the appropriate illustration, notice the num-
ber attached to it, and find that number in the nearby
paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is critically
important or unique to the 802-VLZ3. We recom-
mended that you read these important notes.
This icon will lead you to in-depth explana-
tions of features and some practical tips. It is
possible these may even be helpful.
Appendix A is a section on troubleshooting and
service information.
Appendix B is a section on connectors.
Appendix C shows the technical specifications, and a
handy block diagram.
Tracktion
Not only do you get a shiny new 802-VLZ3 mixer, but
you also get a copy of our wonderful Tracktion 3 soft-
ware. Tracktion is not required to run the mixer, but
once you start using it, you will just love it.
Tracktion is a powerful audio production and MIDI
sequencing application, designed with simplicity and
ease of use in mind. It can be easily loaded onto your PC
or Mac, and configured for your system. It is capable of
delivering professional results that only a few years ago
would have required a significant investment in ex-
pensive hardware. When you open Tracktion, you have
at your disposal all of the tools necessary to turn your
musical ideas into great sounding mixes.
The Tracktion authorization code is supplied with
your 802-VLZ3. See www.mackie.com for system require-
ments and more Tracktion details.
Entire audio civilizations have grown up around
Tracktion, so we hope that you will enjoy it and your
new 802-VLZ3 mixer.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Mackie professional com-
pact mixer. The 802-VLZ3 is equipped with three of our
precision-engineered XDR2
TM
Extended Dynamic Range
premium studio-grade microphone preamplifiers.
The small size of this mixer and the quality of its
design make it an ideal choice for recording, sound re-
inforcement, multimedia use, or post-production work.
Tuck it away in your home studio and use the included
Tracktion software to record your wonderful talent.
The Mackie VLZ3 series of mixers consist of the 402,
802, 1202, 1402, 1642, and 1604-VLZ3. The 802-VLZ3
mixer has more channels than a four channel mixer, but
not as many as a 12 channel mixer. Some of the features
of the 802-VLZ3 include:
• Ultra-compact 8-channel mixer
• 3 studio-grade XDR2™ Extended Dynamic
Range mic preamps
• 8 high-headroom line inputs
• 2 mono mic/line channels
• 1 mono-mic/stereo-line hybrid channel
• 2 stereo line-level channels
• Tape input and output with RCA connectors
• XLR main output with switchable mic-level
output for direct connection to stage snake
• 1/4" TRS main outputs
• 3-band active EQ on each channel
• Aux send per channel, with master pre/post
switch and dedicated stereo aux return
• Instrument input switches on channels 1 and 2
– no DI box is needed
• Inserts on channels 1 and 2
• Pan control on each channel
• Low-cut filter on mic input channels
• Phantom power for studio condenser mics
• Separate main, control room, and phones out-
puts with independent volume controls
• Control room/phones source matrix allows
monitoring of any combination of main mix and
tape input
• Pre-Fader solo on each channel
• ALT 3/4 stereo bus for added versatility
• High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
• Sealed rotary controls to resist dust, grime and
anchovies
• Sleek, rugged steel chassis
