VLZ3

Appendix C: Technical Information

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Specifications

Main Mix Noise

(20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" Main out, channels 1–6 Trim @ unity gain, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to Main Mix, channels 1, 3 and 5 Pan left, 2, 4 and 6 Pan right.)

Main Mix fader down, channel faders down: –101 dBu

Main Mix @ unity, channel faders down: –91 dBu (95 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)

Main Mix fader @ unity, channel faders @ unity: –86 dBu

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

(1 kHz @ +14 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth)

Mic pre @ insert:

0.0007%

Attenuation (Crosstalk)

(1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, Line in, 1⁄4" Main Out, Trim @ unity.)

Main Mix fader down:

–100 dBu

Channel Alt / Mute switch engaged:

–90 dBu

Channel fader down:

–90 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 kilohms

Channel Insert return:

2.5 kilohms

All other inputs:

10 kilohms or greater

Tape out:

1.1 kilohms

All other outputs:

120 ohms

EQ

High Shelving

±15 dB @ 12 kHz

Mid Peaking

±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz

Low Shelving

±15 dB @ 80 Hz

Power Consumption

25 watts

Frequency Response

(Mic input to any output.)

20

Hz to 60 kHz:

+0 dB/–1 dB

20

Hz to 100 kHz:

+0 dB/–3 dB

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)

(Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain.)

150 ohm termination:–129.5 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)

(Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain.)

1 kHz:

better than –70 dB

Fuse Rating

100-120V:

500 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm

220-240V:

250 mA slo blo, 5 x 20 mm

Weight

9.5 lb (4.5 kg)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

12.9" x 14.0" x 3.2" (329 mm x 356 mm x 81 mm)

LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.

“Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold- ers, and are hereby acknowledged.

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