I'm pretty sure my Mackie 1202 VLZ is starting to give out. I've noticed a buzz with headphone monitoring along with having to continually increase the gain in the master channel to monitor mixes (HR824's). The gain is about 3/4 clockwise now where as before was near or just under unity. Wasnt like this several months ago.
Why fix this when all I use the 1202VLZ for is a headphone amp and a controller for main monitors? I mix completely in the box. A small Eurorack seems ideal but I question their QC. Getting the 1202 repaired may be too costly.......any suggestions?
Thanks
Theron D
Mackie 1202 VLZ fix or replace?
the 1202vlz sells new for $299, even cheaper used. See what it would cost to fix and go from there.
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Re: Mackie 1202 VLZ fix or replace?
Heh, you'd be right on that.Theron D wrote: A small Eurorack seems ideal but I question their QC.
In a (verrry) previous life at our GC-A-Like down here I was working in hi-tech / PA dept and I saw 10-12 behringers come through for repair in the same period _one_ mackie came through. Just wiggle the pots on a behringer and you'll know what I'm getting at, heh.
I'd try to track down a pal to look at it - could be as simple as the power supply leaking caps or going wierd.
Have you looked at that terribly named Mackie thing or something in that ilk? http://www.mackie.com/products/bigknob/
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