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Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact 4-Bus Mixer

Part #:
2060210-00
Model #:
1604VLZ4
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The Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-channel mixer, featuring Mackie’s flagship Onyx mix preamps, delivers the professional high-headroom/low-noise performance and "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction that created an industry more than 25 years ago.

Description

Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact Mixer Featuring Mackie's Flagship Onyx Mix Mic Preamps

A legend in compact mixer design, the Mackie 1604VLZ4 now combines the proven performance of Onyx preamps with the no-compromise high-headroom/low-noise design that made the 1604 an industry mainstay. All 16 channels feature an Onyx mic pre, line input and insert in a compact 4-bus design built for application flexibility and professional performance. Plus, it is truly "Built-Like-A-Tank" with a ridiculously rugged solid steel chassis that includes high-contrast controls for ultimate tactile control. Found in countless professional broadcast and post facilities and easily the most proven band-friendly analog mixer ever, the Mackie 1604 stands alone in the world of compact mixing.

Featuring Mackie's flagship Onyx mic preamps, the comprehensive Mackie 1604VLZ4 delivers the proven feature set, high-headroom/low-noise design and "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction that created an industry more than 25 years ago. From every input to every output, VLZ4 is optimized to deliver professional-quality results each and every time. 16 XLR ins, assignable sub-groups, inserts per channel.

Features

  • 16-channel mixer featuring Mackie signature high-headroom/low-noise design
  • 16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
    • Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
    • 128.5 dB dynamic range
    • +22 dBu line input handling
    • Extended frequency response
    • Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz – 50kHz)
    • Phantom power for studio condenser mics
  • Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast applications
  • Phantom power for condenser mics
  • 16 high-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 operation control
  • 16 balanced inserts perfect for integrating outboard gear
  • 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
  • 18 dB/oct 75Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels
  • 4 aux sends, level, pan, solo and overload/mute LEDs on each channel
  • 4 stereo returns, 8 direct outs and 4 group/bus outputs
  • 60 mm long-wearing log-taper faders
  • Control room / phones multi-input source matrix
  • High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
  • Sealed rotary control 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 three physical configurations via Rotopod accessory (sold separately)
  • Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use

Specifications

Main Mix Noise
Main Mix Fader Unity, Channel Faders Down –88.5 dBu
Main Mix Fader @ Unity, Channel Faders @ Unity –82.5 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Mic In To Insert Send
Mic In To Main Out
Attenuation / Crosstalk
Channel Mute Switch Engaged –84 dBu
Channel Gain Knob Down –84 dBu
Frequency Response
Mic Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity) +0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz,+0, –3 dB, 100 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
150Ω Termination –128.5 dBu20 Hz–20 kHz
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
1 kHz Better Than –70 dB
Maximum Levels
Mic In +22 dBu
All Other Inputs +22 dBu
Main Mix TRS Out +28 dBu
All Other Outputs +22 dBu
Impedances
Mic In 2.5 kΩ
Channel Insert Return 2.5 kΩ
All Other Inputs 10 kΩ or greater
Tape Out 1.1 kΩ
All Other Outputs 120 Ω
EQ
High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz – 8 kHz
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Low Cut Filter 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 75 Hz
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption 50W
US, JP 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
EU, UK, AU, CN 200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Operating Temperature 0˚ – 40˚C,32˚ – 104˚F
Fuse Rating
100-120V 1A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
220-240V 0.5A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Product 17" (433 mm) x 17.3" (440 mm) x 5.1" (129 mm)
Shipping 9.3" (236 mm) x 21.3" (541 mm) x 20.7" (526 mm)
Weight
Net 20.0 lbs (9.1 kg)
Shipping 24.0 lbs (10.9 kg)

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