Mackie 1604VLZ4 – 16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer

Description

The Mackie 1604VLZ4 is a 16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer. Now featuring Mackie’s flagship Onyx mic preamps, the comprehensive Mackie VLZ4 line 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.

VLZ4 Multi-Channel Compact Mixers
A legend in compact mixer design, performance, and durability, Mackie VLZ is the original no-nonsense mixer series. Offering more bang for your buck, the redesigned VLZ4 line now includes Mackie’s industry-proven Onyx preamps for crystal-clear sonic clarity. The comprehensive VLZ4 line delivers the proven feature set, high-headroom/low-noise design and “Built-Like-A-Tank” construction that created an industry more than 20 years ago. From every input to every output, VLZ4 is optimized to deliver professional-quality results each and every time.

Maximum Usability
The new VLZ4’s feature a sleek black powder coat finish and cockpit-inspired controls. Colorful high-contrast knobs optimizes the VLZ4’s usability in low-light scenarios as well as feature a radical, ergonomic taper that provides all the tactile control you need all while keeping the mixer footprint as small as possible.

Built Like A Tank
Show to show the VLZ4 is made to keep on working no matter what gets thrown at it. Features like a nearly indestructible steel wrap-around chassis and grime-resistant rotary sealed pots make the Mackie VLZ4 mixer a solid investment.

Comprehensive Lineup
The comprehensive VLZ4 line offers mixers of every channel count for every application. From the 402VLZ4 which is perfect for desktop applications to the tour-ready 3204VLZ4 there is a VLZ4 mixer ready for any situation.

Beyond sounding great, the Mackie 1604VLZ4 mixer is one piece of gear you can truly rely on. It continues the VLZ Series’ trend for rock-solid construction, while taking your sound quality to a new level. You’ve got an amazingly wide dynamic range, incredible 60dB gain range on the Onyx microphone preamplifiers, and ultra-low-noise performance. The 1604VLZ4 also boasts better-than-ever RF rejection for prime performance in broadcast situations. And with high-resolution meters, generous I/O, and sealed rotary controls that keep out dust and grime, the Mackie 1604VLZ4 is one of Mackie’s best mixers ever.

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
• 60mm 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