Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro 14-Channel Mixer
14 line inputs (6 mono, 4 stereo pairs).
Overall User Ratings (based on 79 ratings)
Submitted January 26, 2006 by a customer from rotarydial.com
"It's served me well for 8 years."
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Overall, I'm extremely happy with this product. If it broke I would definitely replace it with the same model unless I had upgraded to a pro mixer. I've used it for recording, rehearsal, and live applications and it's done the job exceedingly well for all of these. The only "complaint" I have--and it's a very minor one--is that the rackmount brackets don't come bundled with the mixer. Would it be that much of an expense to throw them in, Mackie? But again, this is very minor and nitpicky, which speaks to how great the mixer is if that's all I can find to complain about. :)
Sound
Sure, this does not compare to pro gear, but for my purposes (demo recording), and at this price point it's top notch. I like the sound of the mic pres; they're not harsh like they seem to be in many other low-priced mixers. The best thing I can say about it is that I find the quality of my sound limited by my room and/or my microphones, not by the mixer or its mic pres.
Features
It's got all the features (and more) one could expect for the price. And I bought it years ago when it was much more expensive.
Quality
I've been using one as my main mixer for both recording and rehearsing for 8 years now, and it's still going strong and shows no signs of crapping out anytime soon. Works great, even though I don't take the best care of it. A hot water pipe once broke in my rehearsal room, and all my equipment was exposed to hot steam for *a couple days*. (What a nightmare!) The 1402 was unaffected sound and function-wise! Rust spots even formed on the outside, but there was no degradation of sound quality. What more can I say?
Value
I bought this years ago at almost twice the price. If it broke I would replace it for the price it's available at now.
Manufacturer Support
My favorite kind of support: the kind you never need!
The Wow Factor
Doesn't look exceptionally cool or anything, but who cares? It's functional. I don't need spinners and ground effects on my mixer; gimme good sound! This does.
Musical Background:
Active musician, amateur recordist
Musical Style:
Indie rock, shoegazer
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Submitted June 30, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Mackie is the mixer for online radio stations"
Overall suitible for studio or band purposes and even private monitoring.Its gr8 for small online radio stations aswell !!
Sound
Sound Is Fantastic ! Its reduces the "hisses" particulaly when no music and the TAPE IN / TAPE OUT
Features
Has brilliant faders and a brill Channel Control Unit
Ease of Use
East to access the Jack Inputs and XLR Inputs
Quality
Built for studio/band purposes !! Brill !
Value
Its very cheap for the quality it is !! Fantasic Value !!
Manufacturer Support
V.Good !!
The Wow Factor
Very Attractive
Musical Background:
Radio Station Producer & Director - Active Musician
Musical Style:
Pop,Dance,Rock,Top40
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Submitted August 15, 2004 by a customer from soundparkstudio.it
Mackie 1402 VLZ Pro Mixer Customer Review
Sound
well, good sound, but not pro sound.
The preamps are clean, but not so beatiful as "I don
Features
Nothing more than other consoles.
Quality
Not pro.
Value
Has the right price
Musical Style:
various
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Submitted June 19, 2004
"Mackie, still the best."
Sound
Extremely clean sound. I went through 4 mixer, all from different manufacturers before settling down with this one.
Quality
Built very sturdy, All metal casing, heavy and solid.
Value
It's a great deal. I don't have any idea what the "remeber you get what you pay for" reveiw is about. Nobody questions Mackie's ability, they build a superior product, always.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know, never needed Makcie support.
The Wow Factor
Got one.
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