Mackie 1642-VLZ4 16 Channel Mixer

Main Features

• Amazingly rugged analogue mixer with ten microphone preamplifiers
• Onyx mic preamps offer up to 60dB of gain for great performance with any mic
• Ultra-low-noise performance gives you clean, clear sound
• High-resolution stereo meters give you fast, easy visual indication of your signal levels
• Sealed rotary controls resist dirt build-up and ensure long-term reliability
• Four-bus design and intuitive routing make it easy to create submixes for easier, faster mixing
• Premium-quality mixer with proven components

The Mackie 1642-VLZ4 Mixer is a 16-channel analogue mixer with 10 Onyx mic preamps, 4 x Aux Sends per channel, 4 x Mix buses, and 8 x direct outputs.

The Mackie 1642VLZ4 mixer continues the VLZ Series' trend for rock-solid construction, while taking sound quality to a new level. Along with an amazingly wide dynamic range, incredible 60dB gain range on the Onyx microphone preamplifiers, and ultra-low-noise performance the 1642VLZ4 also boasts better-than-ever RF rejection for prime performance in broadcast situations. Add to all these features some high-resolution meters, generous I/O, and sealed rotary controls that keep out the dirt, the Mackie 1642VLZ4 is another great mixer from Mackie.

The Mackie 1642VLZ4 contains ten of Mackie's premium-quality Onyx mic preamps for natural, transparent sound. The first eight mic/line channels are equipped with 3-band EQ with sweepable mids (non-sweepable on the last four channels). Signal routing is easy and flexible. On top of all that, the Mackie 1642VLZ4 is built Mackie-tough - this mixer will perform even in the most harrowing situations.

The 1642VLZ4 boasts sealed rotary controls that resist grime, dust, and anything else that may spill onto your mixer. It's not designed to be fully waterproof, but it's an extra level of protection you'll be glad of when running live sound in a hectic environment.

VLZ stands for 'very low noise', and that's just part of the appeal of the Mackie 1642VLZ4 mixer. In all you've got a 128.5dB dynamic range, making it easy to achieve full, punchy mixes. The Onyx mic preamps have a 60dB gain range, so you can get the best out of virtually any microphone. Also, the 1642VLZ4's line inputs handle +22 dBu signal levels, so you can connect high-output sound sources without worrying about distorting your inputs.


Main features of the 1642VLZ4 include:

16-channel mixer featuring Mackie signature high-headroom/low-noise design
10 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast applications
Phantom power for condenser mics
16 high-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 operation control
4 aux sends, level, pan and PFL solo on each channel
3-band EQ (80Hz, 2.5kHz, 12kHz)
18 dB/oct 75Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels
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
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