Mackie 1604VLZ4 16-Channel 4-Bus Compact Mixer
A legend in compact mixer design, the 1604VLZ4 now combines the proven performance of Onyx preamps with the no-compromise high-headroom/low-noise design that has made the 1604 an industry mainstay.
All 16 channels feature an Onyx mic pre, line input and insert in a compact 4-bus design built for application flexibility and professional performance. Plus, it is truly "Built-Like-A-Tank" with a ridiculously rugged solid-steel chasis that includes high-contrast controls for ultimate tactile control.
Found in countless professional broadcast and post facilities and easily the most proven band-friendly analog mixer ever, the 1604 stands alone in the world of compact mixing.
Product Features:
16-channel mixer featuring our signature high-headroom, low-noise design
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% (20 Hz - 50 kHz)
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 ear
3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
18 dB/oct 75 Hz low-cut filter on mic 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
60 mm 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 with three physical configurations via Rotopod accessory (sold separately)
Multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
Product Specifications:
Main Mix Noise
(20 Hz–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.)
Main Mix Fader at Unity, Channel Faders Down: -88.5 dBu (92 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)
Main Mix Fader at Unity, Channel Faders at Unity: -82.5 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
(1 kHz at 35 dB gain, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth)
Mic In to Insert Send: <0.0007%
Mic In to Main Out: <0.005%
Attenuation / Crosstalk
(1 kHz relative to 0 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, line in, 1/4" main out, gain at unity)
Channel Mute Switch Engaged: -84 dBu
Channel Gain Knob Down: -84 dBu
Frequency Response
Mic Input to Main Output (gain at unity):
+0, -1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
+0, -3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
(Mic input to insert send out, max gain)
150 Ω Termination:
-128.5 dBu
20 Hz–20 kHz
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
1 kHz: Better than -70 dB
Maximum 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: 120Ω
EQ
High Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz
Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz - 8 kHz
Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 80 Hz
Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave, -3 dB at 75 Hz
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption: 50 watts
US, JP: 100 - 120 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
EU, UK, AU, CN: 200 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Operating Temperature:
0 - 40 degrees C
32 - 104 degrees F
Fuse Rating
100-120V: 1A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
220-240V: 0.5A slo blo, 5 x 20 mm
Physical Properties (product)
Height: 17.0 in / 433 mm
Depth: 5.1 in / 129 mm
Width: 17.3 in / 440 mm
Weight: 20.0 lb / 9.1 kg
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height: 9.3 in / 236 mm
Depth: 20.7 in / 526 mm
Width: 21.3 in / 541 mm
Weight: 24.0 lb / 10.9 kg
