Mackie Launches New and Improved VLZ4 Mixer Line + MRmk3 Studio Monitor Line
One of the steadiest workhorses in audio gear has stepped up performance from their previous VLZ3 mixer line and MRmk2 monitor line.
Mackie’s new VLZ4 line of mixers now includes their highly acclaimed Onyx preamps and newly designed interface. The new line of eight VLZ4 mixers have been rebuilt to be more rugged and versatile.
The new MRmk3 line of monitors expands upon the original MRmk2 line by not only adding new features but by also adding a 6.5” full-range monitor option and MR10Smk3 studio subwoofer option. The new features include a newly designed waveguide, new I/O options and are now rear ported.
A look at the new design of the VLZ4 mixer lineup.
Both the Mackie VLZ4 line of mixers and MRmk3 line of studio monitors are available now. The VLZ4 line ranges from the $129.99 MSRP($99 street) 4-channel mixer to the $1,699.99 MSRP($1,349.99 street) 32-channel mixer.
The MRmk3 line of studio monitors ranges from the $199.99 MSRP ea. ($149.99 street) MR5mk3 to the $329.99 ea. MSRP ($249.99 street) MR8mk3 studio and the MR10Smk3 subwoofer is available for $449.99 MSRP ($349.99 street). Now – more details from Mackie:
Mackie VLZ4 Series Mixers
In addition to Onyx preamps, VLZ4 features other key technologies that emphasize the broadcast-quality performance of the mixers, including custom op-amps and class-leading negative summing bus architecture. For maximum signal integrity, from every input to every output, VLZ4 is designed for the highest headroom and lowest noise possible. Plus, features like a solid steel wraparound chassis and grime-resistant sealed rotary pots ensure that VLZ4 is “Built-Like-A-Tank” and more than ready for the road.
The new VLZ4 mixers also deliver a new high-contrast, ergonomic work surface that’s great for low-light applications like clubs and studios. The bold new knobs and fader caps sit against a cockpit-inspired work surface with a black powder-coat finish providing the contrast needed for easy control identification.
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Mackie MRmk3 Studio Monitors
The complete line of the new MRmk3 studio monitor series.
A newly-designed minimum-diffraction waveguide not only provides seamless transition from highs to lows, but also creates a wider sweet spot and an open feel that better connects the user to the music. The power amplifiers and transducers are also custom-matched for increased performance. All MRmk3 cabinets are rear ported, providing added punch and bass extension and packed with acoustic absorption material for the tight sound you expect from a professional studio monitor. A range of I/O options deliver the connection types needed for easy studio integration. There are even customizable acoustic controls to get the exact sound needed for the space. The low frequencies can be boosted by up to 4dB and the highs can be both cut and boosted depending on the user’s needs.
The MRmk3 Series also includes the powerful, MR10Smk3 Powered Subwoofer, providing the powerful, deep low end needed for genres like hip-hop and EDM. The low-profile enclosure is rear-ported to provide smooth, even bass and features vibration-absorbing rubber feet to minimize unwanted resonances. Optimizing features include an adjustable crossover to dial in the right amount of low end for the application plus a polarity switch to make sure the mix is always in phase. Adding an MR10Smk3 studio subwoofer to an MRmk3 system not only delivers the added bass modern music demands, it is perfectly matched to MRmk3 studio monitors to enrich a full range mix.
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