Overview

The Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer includes a combination of Onyx preamps and a high-headroom / low-noise design. All 16 channels feature an Onyx microphone preamplifier, line input and insert in a compact 4-bus design built for application flexibility and professional performance.

The mixer is built-like-a-tank with a rugged solid-steel chassis and high-contrast controls for tactile control. It is a band-friendly analog mixer used in professional broadcast and post facilities.

Features

• 16-Channel mixer featuring high-headroom, low-noise design
• 16 Boutique-Quality Onyx Microphone Preamps:
• Wide 60 dB gain range
• 128.5 dB dynamic range
• +22 dBu line input handling
• Extended frequency response
• Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz to 50 kHz)
• Improved RF rejection, suitable for broadcast applications
• Phantom power for condenser microphones
• 16 high-headroom line inputs with +4 / -10 operation control
• 16 balanced inserts suitable for integrating outboard gear
• 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
• 18 dB/octave 75 Hz low-cut filter on microphone input channels
• Four AUX sends, level, pan and solo and overload / mute LEDs on each channel
• Four stereo returns, eight direct outs and four group / bus outputs
• 60mm long-wearing log-taper faders
• Control room / phones multi-input source matrix
• High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
• Sealed rotary controls resist dust and grime
• Built-like-a-tank rugged steel chassis with powder-coat finish
• High-visibility, high-contrast controls deliver convenient at-a-glance visual feedback
• Rack-mountable design with 3 physical configurations via Rotopod accessory (sold separately)
• Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
• Applications: Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multi-track studio and field recording, video post-production, multimedia applications, broadcast, and many more

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