VLZ4 Series Mixers

PERFECTION
OF COMPACT ANALOG MIXER DESIGN

Mackie relentlessly pursues the perfection of the compact mixer. 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, yes, the best sounding compact mixer ever created. 

THE ORIGINAL

No-nonsense

compact mixer series

Now featuring Mackie's flagship Onyx mic preamps, the comprehensive Mackie VLZ4 line delivers the proven feature set, high-headroom/low-noise design and "Built-Like-A-Tank" construction that created an industry more than 25 years ago.

From every input to every output, VLZ4 is optimized to deliver professional-quality results each and every time.

1642VLZ4

The 16-channel 1642VLZ4 delivers the proven performance of Onyx preamps in a compact 4-bus mixer design, perfect for bands, clubs and more.

From every input to every output, the 1642VLZ4 is designed to provide the highest headroom and lowest noise possible for maximum signal integrity.

Plus, it is truly “Built-Like-A-Tank” with a ridiculously rugged solid-steel chasis that includes high-contrast controls for ultimate tactile control.

And with features like an expanded return section for no-hassle system integration, plus a dedicated control room section, the 1642VLZ4 is the go-to mixer choice for any application that demands flexibility and professional performance.

APPLICATIONS:

Live sound mixing, houses of worship, clubs, gymnasiums, banquet halls, conference rooms, boardrooms, multitrack studio and field recording, video post-production, multimedia applications, broadcast and many, many more.

FEATURES:

■ 16-channel mixer featuring our signature high-headroom, low-noise design

■ 10 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

■3-band EQ (80 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 12 kHz)

■18 dB/oct 75 Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels

■ Four aux sends, level, pan and PFL solo on each channel

■ Four stereo returns for connecting FX processor or other stereo source

■ 60 mm long-wearing log-taper faders

■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

Tech Specs

• Type: Analog
• Channels: 16
• Faders: 17 x 60mm Throw
• Inputs - Mic Preamps: 10 x XLR
• Phantom Power: 10
• Inputs - Line: 16 x TRS (8 x Mono, 4 x Stereo Pairs)
• Inputs - Other: 2 x RCA (Tape)
• Outputs - Main: 2 x XLR, 2 x TRS (Main), 1 x TRS (Main Mono)
• Outputs - Direct: 8 x TRS
• Outputs - Other: 2 x RCA (Tape), 8 x TRS (Bus), 2 x TRS (Control Room)
• Aux Sends: 2 x Pre/Post, 2 x Post
• Send/Return I/O: 4 x TRS (Send), 8 x TRS (Stereo Return)
• Busses/Groups: 4 x Bus
• Channel Inserts: Yes
• Headphones: 2 x 1/4"
• EQ Bands: 3-band
• Rackmountable: Yes (Rack Kit Sold Separately)
• Height: 5.2"
• Width: 16.6"
• Depth: 16.7"
• Weight: 18.2 lbs.