From every input to every output, VLZ4 is optimized to deliver professional-quality results each and every time. VLZ4 ups the level of sonic quality at every level, featuring Mackie's flagship Onyx mic preamps and premium components from front to back. The result is the most rock solid, the most easy to use and the best sounding compact mixer ever created.
Mackie 1604VLZ4 Features
- 16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
- Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range
- 128.5 dB dynamic range
- +22 dBu line input handling
- Extended frequency response
- Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz - 20 kHz)
- Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast applications
- Phantom power for condenser mics
- 16 high-headroom line inputs
- 16 balanced inserts perfect for integrating outboard gear
- 3-band EQ (80Hz, 2.5 kHz, 12kHz)
- 18 dB/oct 100Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels
- 4 aux sends, level, pan and PFL solo on each channel
- 60mm long-wearing log-taper faders
- 4 stereo returns for connecting FX processor or other stereo source
- ALT 3/4 stereo bus for added routing flexibility
- Control room / phones 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 using optional rack ear kit
- Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
- 1604VLZ4 16-channel 4-bus compact analog mixer1
- Main Mix Noise
- (20Hz - 20kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel gains @ unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels panned left, even channels panned right.)
- Main mix fader unity, channel faders down: -88.5 dBu
- (92dB signal to noise ratio, ref +4 dBu)
- Main mix fader @ unity, channel faders @ unity: -82.5 dBu
- THD
- (1kHz @ 35dB gain, 20Hz - 20kHz bandwidth)
- Mic in to insert send: <0.0007%
- Mic in to main out: <0.005%
- Attenuation/Crosstalk
- (1kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20Hz - 20kHz bandwidth, line in, 1/4" main out, gain @ unity)
- Channel mute switch engaged: -84 dBu
- Channel gain knob down: -84 dBu
- Frequency Response
- Mic input to main output (gain @ unity)
- +0, -1 dB, 20Hz to 50kHz
- +0, -3 dB, <10Hz to >100kHz
- EIN
- (Mic input to insert send out, max gain)
- 150 Ω termination
- -128.5 dBu
- 20Hz - 20kHz
- CMRR @ 1kHzbetter than -70 dB
- Max. 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 @ 12kHz
- Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100Hz - 8kHz
- Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
- Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave, -3 dB @ 75 Hz
- AC Power Requirements
- Power Consumption: 50 watts
- US, JP: 100-120 VAC, 50-60Hz
- EU, UK, AU, CN: 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
- Operating Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
- Fuse Rating
- 100-120V: 1A slo blo, 5x20mm
- 220-240V: 0.5A slo blo, 5x20mm
- Dimensions (HxDxW)17" x 5.1" x 17.3"
- Weight20 pounds
