mackie 1202vlz question

[OnTheBlackRock]

how many mics can you hook into the mackie vlz1202 pro mixer? will I be able to mic an 8-piece drum set then from the mackie run it into my digi 001 to record? or should i invest in a mixer with alot of inputs? (I'm using this to record drum tracks and stuff)

 

[DJL]

how many mics can you hook into the mackie vlz1202 pro mixer? will I be able to mic an 8-piece drum set then from the mackie run it into my digi 001 to record? or should i invest in a mixer with alot of inputs? (I'm using this to record drum tracks and stuff)

I think that mixer only has 4 XLR inputs........... so if you only mic the kick, snare, and use two overheads you could get by with it, otherwise, you'll need a board with more XLR inputs.

 

[Treeline]

A better bet might be the Mackie 1604 VLZ. You could also utilize the extra inputs by running mic lines through a small preamp like the DMP-3. There are better deals available on the DMP-3. The VLZ preamps are pretty nice for this price.

 

[invisiblemute]

Technically the 1202 can handle way more mics -- 12 to be exact. The key is it can only deliver 4 channels of phantom power. I don't record drums at all but from what I've read most of them use a lot of dynamics that don't require phantom powering anyway. So the answer is yes a 1202 might work perfectly fine but you'd be cutting it close if you want flexibility down the road to use with more than 4 powered condensers for example. But at that point you could always get an Audio Buddy for $80 for every 2 channels you wanted to add. Hope this info is right :/

 

[gordone]

I believe this is incorrect (my mixer is at home so I'm going by memory). The 1202 hs 4 microphone inputs. By microphone input, I mean an XLR connection, phantom power, AND a preamp. All mics need a preamp, even dynamic mics. The line inputs do not have a preamp, as they are designed to accept line inputs such as keyboards, tapedecks, or outboard pres. You might be able to jerry-rig a dynamic mic into the line input, but it will probably sound like a*s. Additionally, the line inputs are stereo pairs, so you'll really only have a total of 8 inputs - the 4 mic/line inputs, and then 4 stereo line inputs.

Technically the 1202 can handle way more mics -- 12 to be exact. The key is it can only deliver 4 channels of phantom power. I don't record drums at all but from what I've read most of them use a lot of dynamics that don't require phantom powering anyway. So the answer is yes a 1202 might work perfectly fine but you'd be cutting it close if you want flexibility down the road to use with more than 4 powered condensers for example. But at that point you could always get an Audio Buddy for $80 for every 2 channels you wanted to add. Hope this info is right :/

 

[NoiseFactory]

how many mics can you hook into the mackie vlz1202 pro mixer?

Isn't that the board that your friend Chris stole from Mars music? (See the "Stolen Stuff" thread in Studio Building Forum)

 

[OnTheBlackRock]

no.

yes and no. the board he stole is still in his possestion as i gave it back... but i keep hearing that the mackie vlz1202 is a good mixer to record with... why is this when it has so little input and no direct outs or ins? this is mind boggling... personally I think the Alesis 8 input rackmount mixer is a better deal for recording...

 

[Track Rat]

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