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Mackie has announced two new mid-format analog consoles, each featuring dual internal FX processors, dedicated compression and 4-track recording via USB – the 24-channel 2404-VLZ3 and 32-channel 3204-VLZ3.

Debuting at the 2010 InfoComm show at booth C7390 and demo room N112, both the 2404-VLZ3 and 3204-VLZ3 offer low-noise, high-headroom XDR2 mic channels (20 and 28, respectively) and two dedicated channels for stereo inputs.

Inline compression is available on each of the four subgroups and on four select channels.

Dual 32-bit RMFX effects processors offer 16 extremely useable presets, including tap delay.

The integrated 4x2 USB interface offers multiple routing options to a DAW, with a convenient stereo return that’s assignable to the mains for background music or into a channel strip for mix integration.

With a very small footprint and rugged design, VLZ3 4-Bus mixers are designed for often cramped front of house areas and portable applications.

“VLZ is synonymous with high-headroom and low-noise,” remarks John Boudreau, music gear group VP, LOUD Technologies. “We are psyched to bring VLZ3 performance to mixers with higher channel count and real-world live sound tools like effects processing, channel compression and USB connectivity.

“Mackie has always been about professional features and performance at prices that are within the reach of the working musician,” he continues. “The new VLZ3 4-Bus mixers are a perfect example of this philosophy in action.”

The Mackie VLZ3 4-Bus Series Premium FX mixers with USB will be available worldwide in July 2010. 

The 2404-VLZ3 will have a U.S. MSRP of $1349.99, and the 3204-VLZ3 will have a U.S. MSRP of $1,699.99.

VLZ3 demos will be presented in demo room N112 at 10 am, noon, 2 pm and 4 pm during the show.

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