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Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer

BH #MA1604VLZ4 • MFR #1604-VLZ4
Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer
Key Features
  • For Sound Reinforcement Applications
  • 16x Onyx Preamps
  • 3-Band EQ
  • LED Meter
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.
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Mackie 1604-VLZ4 Overview

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. The 1604VLZ4 includes a pair of rack ears and a power cord.

16-Channel mixer featuring high-headroom, low-noise design
16 Boutique-Quality Onyx Microphone Preamps:
  • Wide 60 dB gain range
  • 128.5 dB dynamic range
  • +22 dBu line input handling
  • Extended frequency response
  • Distortion under 0.0007% (20 Hz to 50 kHz)
Improved RF rejection, suitable for broadcast applications
Phantom power for condenser microphones
16 high-headroom line inputs with +4 / -10 operation control
16 balanced inserts suitable for integrating outboard gear
3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
18 dB/octave 75 Hz low-cut filter on microphone input channels
Four AUX sends, level, pan, and solo and overload / mute LEDs on each channel
Four stereo returns, eight direct outs and four group / bus outputs
60mm long-wearing log-taper faders
Control room / phones multi-input 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, includes rack ears
Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
Applications: live-sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multi-track studio and field recording, video postproduction, multimedia applications, broadcast, and many more
UPC: 663961039818

Mackie 1604-VLZ4 Specs

NoiseMain 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 / AttenuationChannel 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 ResponseMicrophone Input to Main Output (Gain @ Unity):
+0, -1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
+0, -3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise150 Ω Termination: -128.5 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Microphone input to insert send out, maximum gain
Common Mode Rejection RatioBetter than -70 dB @ 1 kHz
Maximum LevelMicrophone In: +22 dBu
All Other Inputs: +22 dBu
Main Mix TRS Out: +28 dBu
All Other Outputs: +22 dBu
ImpedanceMicrophone 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
EqualizerHigh 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 Consumption50 W, 100 to 120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Operating Temperature32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Fuse Rating100 to 120V: 1 A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
220 to 240V: 0.5 A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Dimensions17.0 x 17.3 x 5.1" (433.0 x 440.0 x 129.0 mm)
Weight20.0 lb (9.1 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight29.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)21 x 21 x 10"

Mackie 1604-VLZ4 Reviews

I have purchased (4) 1604's and (2) 1402's since 2000

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-03-02

Tough and solid. Compact and clean. Over the years the newer-model pre-amps just keep getting better and better. Consistent channel-to-channel quality. Will I be purchasing Mackie in the near future? Is the Pope ... well, you know the rest.

Right size and design

By Don
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-10-26

This is the 3rd one of these that I've bought over the past 26 years as a full time musician. It fits perfectly in my rack, has more than I need for bussing etc., has a very well thought out design for those of us that are pretty much plugin and play. It's strength is the quality and versatility fitted into a compact mixer. This has always been the niche of this mixer. Before this entered the market, the only mixers that had all of it's features were MUCH bigger in size. With this in mind it is not intended for the sound man sitting at the back of the room needing to make adjustments constantly throughout the night. I say this because the faders are intentionally narrow and it can be easy to accidentally hit a channel assignment button. For most of us who only need to move chanell faders or make minor adjustments every now and then, you couldn't ask for better.

Back in Black

By El Jefe
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-04-28

Solid. Been using Mackie Mixers for years. Really dig the new sliders, away with the white and there's even a better feel with the black. The color pattern makes this arrangement of knobs the best visually and it's very easy on the eyes to discern. Quality is like always, top notch.

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Is there a light per input to show an input is muted?
Asked by: Brian S.
Each Mute LED light will glow when engaged.
Answered by: Andrea O.
Date published: 2022-01-17
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