Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-Channel Compact Mixer

16-Channel Compact Analog Mixer with 16 Onyx Preamps

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 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

Specifications:

• Noise:
  Main Mix Noise:
  Main Mix Fader @ Unity, Channel Faders Down: -88.5 dBu (92 dB signal-to-noise ratio, ref +4 dBu)
  Main Mix Fader @ Unity, Channel Faders @ Unity: -82.5 dBu
  (20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel gains at unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels panned left, even channels panned right)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):
  Microphone In to Insert Send: <0.0007%
  Microphone In to Main Out: <0.005%
  (1 kHz @ 35 dB gain, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth)
• Crosstalk / Attenuation:
  Channel Mute Switch Engaged: -84 dBu
  Channel Gain Knob Down: -84 dBu
  (1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, line in, 1/4" main out, gain @ unity)
• Frequency Response:
  Microphone Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity):
  +0, -1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
  +0, -3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz
• Equivalent Input Noise:
  150 Ω Termination: -128.5 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  Microphone input to insert send out, maximum gain
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio: Better than -70 dB @ 1 kHz
• Maximum Level:
  Microphone In: +22 dBu
  All Other Inputs: +22 dBu
  Main Mix TRS Out: +28 dBu
  All Other Outputs: +22 dBu
• Impedance:
  Microphone 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
• Equalizer:
  High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
  Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz to 8 kHz
  Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
  Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave, -3 dB @ 75 Hz
• Power Consumption: 50 W, 100 to 120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
• Fuse Rating:
  100 to 120V: 1 A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
  220 to 240V: 0.5 A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 17.0 x 17.3 x 5.1" (433.0 x 440.0 x 129.0 mm)
• Weight: 20.0 lb (9.1 kg)