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10-30-2012, 07:32 PM
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Anyway to connect Mackie to PC?
Hey Guys, Anyone here know if it is possible to connect a Mackie model 402-VLZ3 mixer to a PC? Does anyone make an interface device to convert the audio output to a USB type that can plug into a PC? Thanks for your replies. glee
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10-30-2012, 08:07 PM
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Something like this?http://www.altoedge.com/usbaudio/input.html
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11-03-2012, 08:24 PM
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11-13-2012, 12:02 PM
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I use one of these.  I run stereo from my Mackie 1202 into this. It comes with a cable that goes from the interface into standard USB. I think I paid $50 for mine used.
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11-15-2012, 02:40 PM
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Vince Vaughan said to Frank The Tank at his wedding...."
...(with a cough) Don't Do It!
Aloha Glee, Of course you can hook up that mixer to your computer. Many threads here tell you how to do that simple task - visit Radio Shack as Fran suggested. The question is, "Why would you want to?" You don't need a mixer for recording on your PC. It's all ITB now. If you don't intend to use another preamp in front of it, then don't use a Mackie VLZ series mixer alone in a recording signal chain. The VLZ series' onboard entry-level mic preamps are NOT very good at all. I tried hooking up a VLZ 1203 to a decent quality digital signal chain many years ago w/ the VLZ series & the results were mid-rangey & un-detailed for acoustic guitar to my ears. And, it was noisy relative to what's out there today. I could not achieve an open, natural acoustic guitar track with the VLZ series. Please be advised that there is a warning on that one, based on lots of experience. Of course, it all depends on your goals & ears for recording. For OTB mixer recording, try the Soundcraft EFX's or A&H ZED's: affordable, quiet & much better electronics, controls & EQ. Again, you don't need an external mixer in a recording signal chain these days. For ITB, if you were a Mac user, then that Apogee Duet2 has the best onboard mic preamps for under $1500 - a good reason alone to switch to Mac for recording. If you're looking for a cheap interface to hook up to your PC (without the VLZ - not recommended), then look at the Tascam US series. Affordable & not as bad a sound as other entry-level interfaces (in terms of mic pre's & noise) or the VLZ's (which you really don't need at all). More info about interfaces: http://www.sweetwater.com/shop/compu...ying_guide.php Good Luck. alohachris Last edited by alohachris; 11-15-2012 at 03:26 PM.
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