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Key Features
- 16-Channel, 4-Bus Mixer
- 10 Onyx Mic Preamps
- 16 Line Inputs
- RF Rejection for Broadcast Use
The Mackie 1642VLZ4 16-Channel Mixer and Mixer Bag Kit from B&H includes a 16-channel 1642VLZ4 mixer and a padded bag that can be used for transport and storage. The 1642VLZ4 features 10 of Mackie's Onyx preamps in addition to 16 line inputs. The mic and line inputs have a 3-band EQ, while the mixer has 4 Aux sends and returns for integrating external effects and processors. The mixer is designed for high RF rejection, allowing it to be used in broadcast applications.
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china?
Yes, this product is manufactured in China.
Date published: 2023-01-04
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How do the VLZ4s compare to the original VLZs in terms of performance? When they stopped making the VLZs in USA, there was a sharp decline in quality.
I don't agree that there has been a sharp decline in quality since manufacturing was moved to China. The VLZ4 mixers have slightly better mic pre-amps than the older USA-built VLZ mixers. And in my experience, the build quality of the Chinese-made VLZ4 (I have a Mackie 1402 VLZ4, as well as an older US-built one) is equivalent. The older mixers could have problems with the pots after awhile--I have experienced that. The newer VLZ4 mixers may have the same weakness, but that is true for just about any analog mixer you care to name (I've seen Studer portable mixers with problematic pots...). The basic design of these classic Mackie mixers has not changed, and they are not that hard to build, so getting one that is a lemon is unlikely.
Date published: 2023-08-09