Subject
Best sounding mixer period
By: Bill V. from Dover, NH USA, bvendasi@comcast.net
Submitted: 4/29/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Built like a tank.
Don't waste your time with cheaper Mackie models that tout more features .. the 1402 (VLZ3 Series) have the best components by far.
Features
What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could?
Great feel on the faders, tight I/O jacks, stellar sound.
Nothing to add .. it's all here.
Ease of Use
How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be?
Easy as pie. From the box to the stage.
Sound
How is the tone?
Top notch. This unit makes you sound like a big-time producer is at the helm. All frequencies are smooth as silk. Tons of headroom. The 3-band EQ on each channel gives a perfect transition of low-mid-high.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
It's brand new .. but feels like it will last forever.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
Couldn't be better.
Whatever you've heard about Mackie mixers sounding superior .. it's all true. I'm a 50 year professional with
a dozen other mixer brands on the shelf. None come close to
sounding like this.
Subject
Best Bang for the Buck!
By: Frank Beacham from New York City, beacham@gmail.com
Submitted: 2/12/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
I've used Yamaha, Behringer and other brands. I keep coming back to Mackie. It offers better sound, higher build quality and a better feature set than any competitors.
Features
What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could?
Sound quality vs. size and price.
Ease of Use
How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be?
Very easy to use.
Sound
How is the tone?
Excellent. A major strong point.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Built like a tank! It heavier than its competitors, but there's a reason.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
Best in class for the price.