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
Specs
| Type | Analog |
|---|---|
| Channels | 16 |
| Inputs - Mic Preamps | 16 x XLR |
| Inputs - Line | 16 x TRS |
| Inputs - Other | 2 x RCA (Tape) |
| Outputs - Main | 2 x TRS, 1 x TRS (Mono) |
| Outputs - Direct | 8 x TRS |
| Outputs - Other | 2 x RCA (Tape), 4 x TRS (Bus), 2 x TRS (Control) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4" |
| Send/Return I/O | 6 x TRS (Send), 8 x TRS (Stereo Returns) |
| Phantom Power | 16 |
| EQ Bands | 3-band, Sweepable Mid |
| Aux Sends | 2 x Pre/Post, 2 x Post |
| Busses/Groups | 4 x Bus |
| Faders | 22 x 60mm Throw |
| Channel Inserts | Yes |
| Rackmountable | Yes (Rotopod Accessory Sold Separately) |
| Height | 5.1" |
| Width | 17.3" |
| Depth | 17" |
| Weight | 20 lbs. |
